Neutral Zone — Jennifer Lazaris

Getting stranded in a blizzard with a hot, famous hockey player wasn't exactly on my to-do list, but it sure is fun. Kissing under a winter sky, snowball fights, and talking long into the night—I mean, what could possibly go wrong? Absolutely nothing… except I'm afraid he may just be Mr. Right.It's been almost a year since my ex-boyfriend broke my heart, and I'd sworn off dating completely while trying to put the shattered pieces back together.Until he walks into the pet shop.Six-foot-five, golden blonde curls, and the brightest blue eyes I've ever seen.But wait, I've seen those eyes before…It's Wes Reid, the cute guy who'd lived across the street from me ten years ago. Now, he's all grown up, and a hot-as-hell professional hockey player.A hot-as-hell professional hockey player who wants to take me out for dinner while he's in the city for Christmas break.Yes, please!When a fierce winter storm blows into the city, I end up stranded at his place, and we reconnect… in all the right ways. He's had his heart broken too, and we find out we have more in common than we ever thought possible.Wes is only in town for a few days, but what we've shared during our short time together? It doesn't feel like a whirlwind romance.It feels like this could be the start of something real. Something lasting.It feels like forever.But unless there's a miracle with my name on it, when he gets on that plane to go home, my heart's going to get broken all over again. Because all I want is him.