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

After my shower, I collapsed onto my bed. My mind was still reeling, but I was a bit more relaxed. I grabbed my remote, clicking through channels. Nothing appealed to me. I turned off the television and placed my remote back onto my nightstand. But something caught my eye. Was there something on my door?


I put my glasses back on and trudged over to my door, throwing the curtain back. There was a folded-up piece of paper taped to the outside of my door. I opened it and grabbed the paper, glancing around the backyard. Nothing and no one there.


I nestled back into my bed and unfolded the paper.


Not sure what’s going on, but I hope you’re okay.


My heart fluttered at the note. Maybe Rachel was wrong about her. Would a player write a note like that? Maybe, actually.


Chapter 9