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  1. Cover
  2. BLURB
  3. TANNER
  4. SYDNEY
  5. TANNER
  6. SYDNEY
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  28. TANNER
  29. SYDNEY
  30. TANNER
  31. EPILOGUE
  32. PLAYLIST
  33. ALSO BY REBECCA JENSHAK
  34. SECRET PUCK SNEAK PEEK
  35. BLURB
  36. CHAPTER 1
  37. ACKNOWLEDGMENTS

We’re still standing in the middle of the boat swaying gently under the moonlight. It’s quiet except for the occasional boat going by.

I’m almost positive I know what the next date is. He thinks he’s hard to read, but he isn’t. Not to me.

Date one was traditional and romantic. Dinner, dancing, the boat ride. Whatever he has planned next will be lighter and more us. Our best times together are silly, fun, and playful, and I guarantee that worked its way into his dates, even if only subconsciously.

“Mini golf?”

“Nope,” he says a little too proudly.

“Jet skis or something water related.”

He shakes his head, a super smug smile pulling his lips so high I can now see his gums in addition to those pearly whites. “Wrong again.”

Crap. I was so certain it was one of those. I really don’t think I’m wrong about it being something athletic and fun, though. I’m at a slight disadvantage not knowing everything the lake has to offer, but I think back to everything he’s told me and the little bit I saw when I went out on my own.

Or maybe all five dates are like date one. Maybe he assumed we’d do playful and fun all on our own and kept the theme of the dates super romantic. I really want to guess right for reasons that really have nothing to do with the date count. Stupid competitive nature. Okay, think, Sydney.

“A tiny hint?” I plead.

“Oh no, no way.”

I growl deep in my throat which just makes him laugh.

“Oooh, I’ve got it. Bowling!” I saw an adorable bowling place in the strip mall. Bright neon lights. It looked super fun and Tanner and I actually went bowling once with the guys. It was a great night that ended with me sleeping over and us talking half the night. We learned so much about each other and it was when I finally felt like we’d worked past whatever could have been and become real friends.

I’m so sure of my choice and excited too, but Tanner shakes his head. “Damn, that would have been a good idea. Remember that time we went years ago with Nathan and Chloe? I think even Joel and Katrina came. That was a good night, but that’s not what we’re doing for date three.” His big smile falls. “Shit, having you guess just makes me realize how many dates I want to take you on. We’re gonna do it all, babe. Just you wait.”

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SYDNEY