Emily is about to start college in Arizona, a state where she doesn’t know a single person. But she has her parents and her dog and firm plans for her future, which include school and basketball. Love will have to wait. However, when their new neighbors pop over to introduce themselves, Emily is rendered speechless by the attractive and flirtatious Charlie. From the second Charlie meets Emily, she cannot deny their chemistry. And though Emily is very focused on her studies and basketball, it does not discourage Charlie from showing her interest openly. Sparks fly between the two, but when a new acquaintance warns Emily that Charlie is a player with a reputation, Emily puts her guard up, leaving Charlie to desperately try to win her trust back. What will Charlie have to do to convince Emily that she is a changed woman?

Girl Next Door

“Where are you—” I started but was cut off. She had one hand on my waist and the other on the side of my face. I didn’t have time to react. She pushed her body against mine and the moment finally came—she kissed me. She kissed me with passion and I responded feverishly. I had my hands in her hair and pushed my body against hers. I felt like if I stopped kissing her, I would die.


It didn’t matter, because whenever I heard a soft moan escape her lips and into my mouth, I was pretty sure I died anyways.


Both of her hands moved down to my hips, pulling me into her, and I couldn’t help but groan. My knees were close to buckling, but luckily for me, she had a tight grip on me.


I didn’t know how long we kissed, but I knew it wasn’t long enough. “I’ve wanted to do that for so long,” she whispered against my lips.


“God, me too.” I was practically panting. “What took you so long?”


She laughed lightly before responding. “You made me nervous, too.”


Chapter 6