Romancing the Grump (Appies, #4)

by Jenny Proctor

“He totally just looked up here. Also significant: Nathan is a defender. That kind of hotshot scoring move isn’t exactly his M.O.” “Which means what?” She gives me a pointed look. “Which means I think he was trying to impress someone.”

Summer Callahan does not find me the least bit intimidating. Instead, she seems to find joy in sparring with me, even provoking me. I like it way too much. Pretty sure that means I’m in serious trouble.

“I don’t doubt it,” he responds. “But just because you can doesn’t mean you should have to.”

Am I a strong, independent woman? Absolutely. Does it feel amazing to know this man has made an effort to protect me? To demand better behavior from his teammate? Hell, yes.

I guess it’s good one of us isn’t scared—because she scares the hell out of me.

“Can we have some respect, please?” A familiar and very commanding voice says from behind me. “Hands off.”

“Kiss me,” she repeats. “If you want them to know you’re spoken for, then show them you belong to me.”

Unless you’re sharing a bed with a man who is not your boyfriend, pretending that you are not falling in love with him. In which case, yeah. Definitely put on some pants.