Absolutely Not in Love (Sweater Weather, #7; Appies, #2)

by Jenny Proctor

In fact, the sight of her in skates is doing strange things to my heart.

I’ll follow her anywhere. Whatever it takes. Whatever she wants. I’m hers.

I can’t promise I won’t ever screw up again. But I can promise I will live every day trying my hardest to put you first—to love you like you deserve.

“What are you hurrying for, Jamison?” Alec asks. “It’s almost like you think there’s someone here to see you.” “Pretty sure she’s here to see me,” Eli says. “I always knew she’d come around.”

I cut off her words with another kiss. Because honestly, if she’s going to talk hockey like she’s some kind of professional sports analyst, what choice does she give me?

Despite his joking, he walks over and pulls us both into a crushing group hug. “I’m really happy for you both,” he says, his tone genuine. “Your music sucks, but I’m still happy for you.”