Behind the Net (Vancouver Storm, #1)
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Read between January 26 - February 3, 2025
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I’m struck by the way he moves with power and grace. His back muscles ripple under his shirt. His shoulders are so broad. He’s so, so freaking tall.
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can you stop lusting after him when he hates you
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“Good.” His tone is sharp. Wow. Mr. Personality, right here. I swallow with difficulty. He’s so bossy. A shiver rolls over me, and my skin tingles. I bet he’s bossy in bed, too.
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can you stand tf up please
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“Because it’s your job,” he adds. A sick feeling moves up my throat but I shove it down.
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ok, why is he such a pos LIKE LMAO?!
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He grunts. That’s probably his version of crying tears of joy.
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LMAO
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Grown up, though, she’s fucking gorgeous. A knockout.
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you really know how to show it my guy
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She makes a pleased, humming noise. “Pretty name. How old is she?” She smells blood in the water.
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LMAOO
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His eyebrow goes up. “That’s your question?” “I had zero warning you were going to want to talk today, or I would have prepared a list of questions.”
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She's so funny lmao
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“Christmas dinner,” he says, still watching me in that unnerving way that makes my stomach flutter. “Turkey, mashed potatoes, gravy, broccoli casserole.” “Cranberry sauce?”
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now, I know it's confusing, but what you've just described is actually called Thanksgiving 🤦‍♀️
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“Your ex is a fucking loser to let you go,” he bites out.
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hello
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“The last time I played for someone, they laughed at me.” Her voice is quiet. Rage surges through my veins. I’ll kill them. “Who?” I demand in a low, lethal voice. “Tell me. Names. Now.”
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jesus he really gets riled up
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“That guy was never good enough for you. Not in high school and not now. I hope you fucking see that.”
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HA OMG HE LET IT SLIP
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“Wha—” I start. His eyes flash with heat. “That was fucking amazing.” His hand comes to the back of my neck and he drags my mouth to his.
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OH OH
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I’m speechless. I don’t know whether to laugh or punch him in the face.
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im dead 😭
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In one sentence, he’s solidified the impression I make tonight as well as implied that Zach wasn’t the right guy for me. Give this guy an Academy Award.
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honestly
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He’s wearing a fluorescent yellow hoodie with reflective strips, what people on construction sites wear as safety gear, and I kind of hate him for it.
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ew, i also hate him
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My mouth curves into a smile, and I don’t even recognize myself right now. “The ultimate revenge would be fucking you.”
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OKAY I DID NOT SEE THAT COMING
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“You really want to drive the stake into his chest?” I murmur, leaning in and letting my mouth brush her ear. She shudders against me. I wait until she meets my eyes. Christ, her eyes are pretty. “Kiss me,” I tell her.
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let us not pretend this is all about revenge 🙄
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I kiss Pippa like I mean it. Like she’s air and I’m about to suffocate.
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yeah, that's what i thought
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I can’t tell her the truth—that tonight wasn’t a favor to anyone but myself.
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THATS WHAT I THOUGHT
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On my phone, I search for a sex toy I’ve heard about. My pulse beats in my ears and I’m rock hard as I put the toy in my cart, address it to Pippa at the apartment, and pay for it.
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omfg this is gonna be hilarious
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(1) Satisfyer - personal toy with clitoral suction for her toe-curling pleasure! My heart stops. I fucking forgot.
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HAHA
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A tiny old lady gets off on the tenth floor, and I have to hold back from shoving her out of the elevator to get her to move faster.
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JESUS 😭😭
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A fast, rhythmic tapping sound, like a whir, followed by a breathy moan.
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the walls in this house must be paper thin
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“just keep it casual with him. Guys are only as faithful as their options, especially these guys.” She shrugs. “Don’t forget who he is. And leave your emotions out of it.”
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on a real note, this is such shit advice
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“Did I do something wrong?” “No.” I hate myself.
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he's so dramatic lmao
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I’m so fucking gone for this girl.
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Tis evident
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I shake my head, feeling sick with nerves.
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he's so babygirl
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“This place isn’t soundproof.”
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clearly
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“About fucking time—” Rory stops when he sees Jamie, and he breaks into a cocky grin. “You going to crash our date, Streicher?” “Yeah. I am.”
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HEHEHE 🤭
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It’s a speakeasy with a secret entrance disguised like a seventies accountant’s office, but the inside is all lush maroon velvet, bizarre and fascinating artwork, and a bright, hedonistic mural of people lounging around naked in nature.
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what does this even mean lmao? am i supposed to know what that is??
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my pretty assistant.
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this was cute the first 200 times you said it…now stop
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“What about my parents?” His jaw tenses like he’s upset. “What about you?”
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“Okay.” I nod. “I’m going to Silver Falls.”
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THATS MY MAN
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I pull the navy and white jersey out of the box, turning it to read the back. STREICHER is stitched in bold white lettering, and my body hums with something pleased, proud, and possessive. “You don’t have to wear my name on your back,” he says quietly, watching me carefully. “We can take that part off.” “Don’t you dare.”
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AWWW
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I don’t know how, but we’re going to figure this out. All the stuff with my mom, my concerns about hurting Pippa like I hurt Erin, I’m going to deal with it. I’m going to fix it.
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YEAH RAGHHHHH ‼️‼️‼️
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Telling Pippa how I feel was the best idea I ever had,
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lmao 😭
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“I want to reach out to Erin.”
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i saw this coming from chapter one
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“Jamie, a professional massage therapist isn’t going to give you a happy ending,” I blurt out. He stares at me, equally confused. “I fucking hope not.” His eyebrows knit. “The massage is for you.”
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LMAOOO
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“I never want to leave this place.” I’m buying a place in Whistler, I decide, for weekends.
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lol he's so cute
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Oh, yeah. She’s getting a ring. A big one. Loud and flashy. Disgustingly over-the-top. She’ll hate it, I’m sure, but I want people seeing it from a mile away. From space.
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Pippa and I are driving home on the winding Sea to Sky Highway, listening to music, talking, and admiring the forested mountains and clear blue lakes. I’ve never been so fucking happy.
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oh i just love them