As the semester progresses, the chemistry between them becomes impossible to ignore. The "friend zone" starts feeling more like a pressure cooker. Hunter is terrified that if he breaks his vow, he’ll lose his focus on hockey; Demi is terrified of being just another notch on a hockey player's bedpost.
Hunter Davenport is a changed man. After a disastrous season fueled by a hard-partying lifestyle, he’s sworn off women to ensure he leads the Briar hockey team to a championship. He’s living in a house with his teammates, focused entirely on pucks and plays. But when he is paired up with Demi Davis for a class project, his resolve begins to crumble. Demi is sharp, funny, and recently single after a devastating breakup with her long-term boyfriend. The "Just Friends" Trap 03_The_Play_-_Elle_Kennedy.epub
The tension finally snaps during a heated moment where the lines between friendship and attraction blur past the point of no return. Hunter has to decide if the "play" he’s been running on the ice is more important than the girl who has redefined his world off of it. The End Game As the semester progresses, the chemistry between them
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Ultimately, Hunter learns that discipline isn't just about deprivation—it’s about knowing what is worth fighting for. To win Demi’s heart, he has to prove he’s more than just a talented athlete with a bad reputation. He has to show her that he’s ready for a real relationship, even if it means risking the very thing he thought would save his season.