C.W. Farnsworth

Famous Last Words

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This should feel strange, climbing into bed with a girl and having no intention of having sex. Just like being in her room should be weird. But… it’s not.

I’m acting like a boyfriend, and she’s not my girlfriend. I just… wanted to see her. And it’s been less than two days. Fuck.

He kisses me. It’s like downing a shot of espresso. Jumping into a cold pool.

I allow myself to study Harlow Hayes—the girl I’ve never talked to and never will. She’s hot. Gorgeous. Stunning. Whatever.

I might act like she doesn’t exist, but I always notice her.

Mary Carmona

“Harlow tries to go for a lay-up, and I snag my arm around her waist and spin her around, away from the net.”

“Foul!” Harlow shouts, shoving at my chest. I don’t let her go. “Want to cheat your way to a win, Hart?”

      “If I wanted to cheat, I’d do this.” I ghost my lips across her cheek, and Harlow’s breath catches.

      “Don’t forget I can make things hard for you,” she whispers, purposefully rubbing against me.

      I let her go. Because, yeah, she sure can.

      She laughs and takes the shot she was aiming for previously. It misses, and I smirk at her.

      A flock of butterflies takes off in my chest. “Really?” Even hearing the words and watching his face, I have trouble believing it.

      “I mean, Aidan said that you were crazy about me, but—”

      “Fucking Phillips,” Conor mutters, then pulls my mouth to his.

      I swallow and look away. “Yes,” I whisper.

      “Things between me and Hugh—me and Landon—they’ll always be messy. Too much has happened. I didn’t choose them as my family. I’m choosing you, though.”

“Harlow.” Her name is a tortured whisper.

      “Will you fuck me against the wall, Hart?”

      She’s a vixen in faded cotton. I grab her wrist, because I’d much rather come inside her than in my shorts.

“I told myself I’d never, ever fall in love with Conor Hart.

      “You look good. Really fucking good.”

      “You’re talking about my jump shot form, right?”

      Despite the layers we’re both wearing, I can feel the chuckle vibrate in his chest. “Absolutely.”

      “How many books could you fill now?”

      I’m done. This is the last moment I’ll ever be able to look at Conor Hart the way I should.

      He doesn’t wait for a response, heading back to his car. I certainly don’t call the two words that come to mind out after him.

“Not the yellow one,” Conor groans. “Terrible choice.”

      “Shut up,” I retort. “You’re supposed to tell me I look nice, not share your Project Runway impression.”

      “They would have been far harsher.”

      I zip up my coat and roll my eyes. “Let’s go, Tim Gunn.”

“The truth is, I’m crazy nervous about tonight. I told Conor it’s not a date. He doesn’t consider it a date. It’s a favor I’m still stunned he agreed to. I asked him partly because I didn’t think he would agree. Something I need to stop assuming when it comes to him, clearly.

“You lie to your bestie?” The question comes out more mocking than I mean it to.

      “You can be friends with someone and not agree with everything they do.”

      “True. Aidan only does laundry once a month.”

      Excitement bolts through me like lightning. He texted me. Not a Hi or an It’s Conor. He’s teasing me, I think? Conor is difficult to read in person. Black and white words are even harder.

      I reply, Buy an air freshener, then roll over and try to fall asleep.”

“How was it?” I ask when she reaches me.

      I barely manage to tamp down the smirk that desperately wants to form. “The ugly raincoat competition you obviously just came from. Did you win?”

      She flips me off, but I catch a lip twitch. 

Probably one of the best hockey romances I’ve ever read -and I’ve read A LOT of them. 

Alyssa deRaad

Caitlin 

If you’re looking for a good enemies to lovers sports romance, then definitely pick this up! I was sucked in from the beginning, I had so many questions about them. 

I really liked both Conor and Harlow’s characters. They had such great chemistry and sexual tension. I loved the push and pull between them. The spice was great too! I also really enjoyed the side characters. This book has so many great characters!

I was so happy with the ending and their HEA. 

I received an ARC of this book in exchange for an honest review.

Famous Last Words

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