Two years. That’s how long it’s been since Riley Carter vanished from Ethan Cole’s life without explanation. Two years since their last night together—promises whispered, love confessed—before she was gone. Ethan tried to move on, throwing himself into hockey, into college, into anything that would dull the ache. But every game, every night out, every fleeting distraction just reminded him of the one girl he couldn’t forget. Now Riley is back... moreTwo years. That’s how long it’s been since Riley Carter vanished from Ethan Cole’s life without explanation. Two years since their last night together—promises whispered, love confessed—before she was gone. Ethan tried to move on, throwing himself into hockey, into college, into anything that would dull the ache. But every game, every night out, every fleeting distraction just reminded him of the one girl he couldn’t forget. Now Riley is back. Not just on campus—but on his team, in his house, and in his space. The chemistry is still there. So is the hurt. And the secrets she’s carrying could change everything Ethan thought he knew about the girl who once owned his heart. Second chances don’t come easy. And if they want one, they’ll have to fight for it—on and off the ice. less
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