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The Stud Next Door

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by Kendall Ryan


  I’D HAD ENOUGH OF THE MINDLESS GAMES

  THEN YOU APPEARED

  WITH EYES SO BLUE AND HAIR SO SOFT

  I’LL NEVER BE THE SAME

  Song lyrics? Poetry? I’m not sure, but I don’t want to snoop. The sound of approaching footsteps pulls me away from the desk and whatever private thoughts are hidden away in Holt’s journal.

  Holt bursts into the room, breathing hard. He’s holding his fist near his side, and his normally stoic expression is twisted into a scowl.

  “Fucking frat boys,” he mutters under his breath as I cross the room to him.

  “What happened?”

  He doesn’t answer. Instead, he swallows hard, looking pissed off.

  “You’re bleeding,” I say, appraising him with concern.

  His knuckles are scraped, and there’s a drop of blood on the corner of his lower lip.

  “I’m fine, Eden. You should probably go.” Holt’s tone is flat, and he won’t meet my eyes.

  “I’m not leaving you like this.”

  I touch the pad of my finger to his lip. I have no idea why I do it . . . I’ve never touched him before. Maybe it’s because I’ve never noticed his mouth before. His lips are full and soft, and I don’t like the sight of blood on his mouth.

  When he speaks again, his voice is softer. “Believe me, I’m fine.”

  I wave him toward the bed. “You’re not fine. Sit down.”

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  Thank you so much, lovely readers! You are the reason I get to continue bringing my stories to life, and I truly hope you enjoyed this series as much as I did. I’m starting a brand-new series and returning to the world of sports romance. I sincerely hope you’ll take this journey with me. The series is called Looking to Score, and Book One is titled The Rebel.

  A huge amount of gratitude is owed to my lovely assistant, Alyssa; to my editors Rachel and Pam; to my agent, Jane; and to my audio production team. You’re all truly outstanding at what you do. And to my sweet little family . . . I couldn’t do it without you.

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