Brand new release in the erotic romance small town series by NYT and USA Today bestselling author Zoe York!

It started with a kiss...

Mari Beadie needed a boyfriend, and former NHL hockey star Chase Miller happened to be in the right place at the right time. The kiss that followed wasn't necessary, strictly speaking, but it sure was hot.

Hot enough that when the tables are turned, Chase knows just the pretty bartender to ask to be his pretend girlfriend. Only this time, it's not a one-time deal.

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The pub was slammed, strange for a Sunday night, but it was one of the last weekends of the summer. The tips would make up for the sore feet.

Mari was pouring a tray of pints when the phone rang. She hopped over and stuck the ancient handset under her ear, pinning it in place as she pulled the long cord back to the taps with her.

“Danny’s.”

“You sound busy.”

Her heart didn’t leap a little at the sound of his voice. No, it didn’t. “Yep.”

“What time do you get off?”

“We close at ten tonight, then I need to do some clean up. Probably ten thirty, but I’m not sure.”

“Okay. See you later.”

She frowned as she hung up the phone. Two hours later, she was still confused when he sauntered in after last call. Instead of taking his regular stool, he started straightening chairs.

“What are you doing?”

“Helping you.”

“Why?”

“Because that’s what boyfriends do?”

She looked around. They were alone. “Uhm…”

“Because that’s what friends do?” He shrugged. “Don’t overthink it. I actually just wanted to give you my cell phone number, but when I called you sounded swamped, so I thought it would be easier to stop by. And I’m not going to watch you sweep, that would be a dick move.”

“You watch me tend bar almost every day.”

“That’s different.”

“How?”

“I don’t know. Give me that.” He took the broom from her hand, and she ignored the little thrill she got at the brief, hot press of his fingers against hers.

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The Wardham Series:

Between Then and Now

What Once Was Perfect

Where Their Hearts Collide

When They Weren't Looking

Beyond Love and Hate

Perfect No Matter What

No Time Like Forever

Beneath These Bright Stars (February 2015)

If you like Wardham, you'll love Pine Harbour! Check out Zoe's other small town contemporary romance series that begins with Love in a Small Town.

Keywords: hockey romance, millionaire, vacation, musician, younger woman, older man, NHL, small town romance, sexy romance, Canadian romance