That Damn Canadian
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  • Reads 118,697
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  • Parts 26
  • Time 3h 38m
Complete, First published Aug 15, 2015
Why do his eyes have to be so blue? Why does his smile have to be so sweet? Why is his accent so attractive? Why the heck did I let myself fall for that darn Canadian? My name is Natalie Jane Simmons and I'm in love with that damn Canadian. 

Hockey players Natalie and Ian have known each other since they were 12. Now, at 17, Natalie is head over heels for her hockey playing friend, even though she swore that she would never fall for anyone, she finds herself falling for a her sparkling blue eyed Canadian friend. 
But when Ian moves back to Canada to play hockey, Natalie realizes that it's now or never. Will she tell Ian  how she feels? And will Ian feel the same?
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