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Defensive Hearts
2023
First Published
3.85
Average Rating
316
Number of Pages

Chance The day I saw Gemma Steele’s delicious body wearing nothing but a few scraps of lace, I knew being traded was the least of my problems. Her sexy text may not have been meant for me, but that image is not something a warm-blooded man could ever forget—no matter how badly he wants to. I’ve tried to resist her, but I can’t seem to escape Little Miss Suzy Sunshine. Every interaction is rife with tension and animosity, until it boils over, and we cross the point of no return. That’s when I know I’m screwed, because now when I look at her, all I think Mine . Who knew a simple selfie could be such a recipe for disaster? Gemma The first time I met Chance Jenson, I was into the whole broody-bad-boy thing. But then he opened his mouth and I quickly realized he’s not just a little moody—he’s the grumpiest jerk to ever lace up a pair of hockey skates. I wasn’t having any part of it. I agreed to cook for his dogs, but promised myself that the only thing he would ever eat are his words. I spent more than a year doing my best to hate him, but when Chance’s lips land on mine, I feel… conflicted . I don’t want to want the jackass. I certainly don’t want to have feelings for him. Unfortunately for me, my heart seems to have other plans. What the hell am I going to do?

Avg Rating
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Number of Ratings
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Author

Alley Ciz
Alley Ciz
Author · 26 books

I'm Alley. I'm an Indie author and I write Contemporary/New Adult, Rom-Com, Sports Romances with fierce heroines and their swoony Alpha partners with heart. There's a heavy dose of witty banter and sarcasm in my characters. I'm a stay at home mom to 3 amazing and crazy minis all under 4yo, a 95lb lab, and let's face it on some days my hubby is my 4th kids... But to be fair I totally love him a a lot. When I'm not corralling my crazy minis I can be found writing the stories the voices in my head tell me at naptime and when the rest of my house goes to sleep at night. I'm a complete romance junkie. Pizza and mac and cheese are major food groups to me. WEBSITE (Sign up for my newsletter): https://www.alleyciz.com FACEBOOK PAGE: https://www.facebook.com/AlleyCizAuthor/ FACEBOOK READER GROUP: https://www.facebook.com/groups/Alley... INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/alley.ciz PINTEREST: https://www.pinterest.com/alleyciz

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