
He might be tall, brooding and handsome - and he might be my best friend’s brother. But Declan Kennedy has been my nemesis ever since he stood me up for the homecoming dance in high school. And I’ve been waiting eight years for revenge… His hockey team’s charity auction is the perfect opportunity. He’s the hottest item up for bid, and I’m going to win. It’s payback time: I’m taking him on a Hate Date weekend away. If it makes him furious? Perfect. What’s the worst that could happen? I’ve got zero pucks left to give. But when I wave the winning paddle in the air and Declan catches my eye, heat creeps up my neck. I have a feeling I’m about to find out just how thin the line between hate and lust really is…