Hating Him Wanting Him : A Contemporary Romance Collection

by Summer Brooks

  She started taking my advice seriously, focusing her gaze on matters that weren’t just hot gossip. She even got commended by the school for her work in exposing a group of international students who were bringing illegal cigars from Cuba and selling them online on the dark net.

  Fiona would never really be a friend of mine, but at least I was glad to know that I could make a difference in journalism somewhere.

  Life as a journalist for me once I graduate was not going to be easy, I knew that. Lots of people wanted the few jobs there were in the industry. Bryant could probably pull strings, but in these three years, he had finally come to understand why I disliked him doing that. I wanted to earn the accomplishments I made myself.

  “I get it,” Bryant told me, a year ago. “You’re a strong woman. You’ve always been a strong woman. I’m with you, but that doesn’t mean I have to solve everything for you. There are lots of things you’re perfectly capable of handling.”

  “Don’t forget, I’m actually way more capable of handling them than you.”

  The door opened. I went to see who it was.

  Sergio Howard arrived, bearing gift bags and a case of his own beer. Well, since the reconciliation began, this household started stocking its fridge with Ward Beer anyway, so there was no risk of us running out of his booze.

  “Mia, I’m glad to see you,” he said. Even after he started to reconnect with Bryant, he was still embarrassed around me — I was the only person who could make the domineering billionaire feel sheepish about anything.

  I knew this could only be because I stood up to him the first time I met him.

  It pleased me to know that having a backbone and standing up for myself was the core of my philosophy to everything. I wouldn’t be who I was if I didn’t do that.

  Cheering from the TV room dragged me out of the kitchen.

  There were whoops of excitement, so I quickly asked, “What happened?”

  My dad was hugging Bryant, while Sergio screamed at the top of his lungs, pumping his fist in the air.

  “Hell yes!”

  Amid the noise, nobody could actually tell me anything — until Eugene slunk up next to me. “They just announced Bryant was a first round trade… picked by the first franchise and then immediately traded to Tampa Bay.”

  “Oh my God, Bryant, I’m so proud of you!” I said, rushing to him. It felt like a big football huddle, all of us congratulating our football prodigy.

  Bryant stood up straight and pulled me to him, giving me a big kiss.

  “It’s all you, baby. You’re the one who made me understand everything I needed. I love you. I love you more than anything…”

  THE END

  PREQUEL to ‘Perfectly Wrong’

  Star athlete.

  Popular with the ladies.

  Rich as sin.

  The world might love him...

  But Bryant Howard is my sworn enemy.

  Always has been. Always will be.

  So, when he gets into Florida University and I don't,

  I know that I'll never have to see him again.

  Turns out, fate has another plan for us.

  A much deadlier one.

  Do me a favor?

  Don't tell him that I'm showing up to class.

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  Ex-Lover New Boss - I used to date my billionaire boss. He's also my brother's best friend, and the hottest single dad alive. He's the devil that has me under his spell and I'm determined to not give into his charms... again.

  Best Friend Hot Roommate - Moving in with my best friend was the worst idea ever. He's a billionaire, and I'm a cautious single mom. Our plan to keep our hands off each other will go down in flames. And then, there will more more drama than I'm prepared for.

  Single Dad Fake Fiancé - He's a hot single dad, and I'm a hot mess. My sister has been with him, with makes him utterly forbidden and totally off limits. But when he asked for a huge favor, I recklessly said yes. Now, I have to live with the consequences.

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  About the Author

  Summer Brooks is a diehard fan of books that drip with emotion and drama. The kind that would make you squirm under the blankets and set your heart on fire.

  A steamy love story with a dash of tenderness and a whole lot of passion really gets her going. When Summer isn't ragingly typing away on her laptop, she's usually found listening to music and thinking of scenes that would make your toes curl.