Page 126 of Penalty Shot

“I know, Randall. I know you value me and my work.”

“This is the only rule that matters: We treat this asourplace,ourhome,ourlife. Everything is ours. Together.”

“Yes. Ours together,” I repeat, swooning.

He kisses me while walking into the hallway. Randall swings open a door he had left unlocked.

“Welcome home, baby. Now take these clothes off so I can eat you out till you come.”

“Yes, sir.”

THE END

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Dear Bookish Friends,

As you probably already know, a penalty shot is a chance to score unimpeded by the opponent’s defense. It is a rare opportunity awarded to an individual in lieu of a team’s power play.

Elise and Randall seized the rare opportunities that changed the course of their lives. By providing each other love and support as best friends, they flourished throughout the journey.

The friends-to-lovers trope is popular in romance because it’s thrilling to watch the development of passionate love right before our eyes. The metamorphosis from care to love, from affection to lust, from comfort to ecstasy—it’s mesmerizing. And sexy!

This book is an experiment on the trope.

Is there as much gratification in watching one-night stands become best friends? Can two people who live such different lives nonetheless be exactly what the other needs? Is unconditional friendship as important as unconditional love?

Since you’ve read this far, I hope your answer is yes! If so, please leave a review and help others find Randall and Elise.

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With gratitude and affection,

Laura

PS: Randall and Elise are part of a sizzling hot series of interconnected hockey romances: The Columbus Mavericks.

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Lance

I’m surprised to get a text from Gordon Tomsky, first rate defenseman and party animal.

Unsurprisingly, he’s out with a couple of other teammates. Few things are as satisfying as winning a game and heading to your town’s bar where, as clichés would have it, everyone knows your name. Adrenaline is usually spiked after playing hockey. I’ve learned to channel it in ways that don’t involve the temptation of women throwing themselves at me.

After the game, I had gotten into my suit, blazed through the screaming fans and eager puck bunnies, and dove into my car. While driving home, I compulsively scanned around the arena and my condo building. The only thing worse than Xavier showing up at my game is me not knowing why.

Instead of my past, however, it’s the present that demands my attention. The text from Gordon reads:Hanging out with your girls. You should come out and meet us at Lexi’s.

I know he means the dance club down the street from the arena. Although, what does he mean,my girls? Gordon clarifies the message by adding a group picture of him, Sergei, and Sean with Cassie and her three friends.

I do a double take. The last time I saw Cassie an hour ago, she was in a hoodie with her hair in a ponytail. Now? Her hair is seductively slung over one shoulder and her top is so low, I don’t think it’s legal. Or it shouldn’t be. I had felt the fullness of her breasts when she lay on top of me, but I neverlookedat them. Fuck, they’re glorious to look at.