Wow, what a heartbreaker at the end and a cliffhanger. I feel for both of these two right now. So much hanging up in the air. Book 2 of The Minnesota Ice series, called Puck Love Reunited will be available during February 2024. Please keep an eye out for it to continue reading what will happen to Cody and Imogen, and also is there love on the cards for her bestie Autumn and Callaghan. There'll be a wedding for Atlas and Fallon, so much to look forward to. Thank you all so much for reading Book 1, your support and amazing comments mean so much to me. See you for book 2 xoxo
Cody“What the fuck, man.” I’m not impressed. Atlas is standing in front of me, his bare chest on full display. We’ve just come off the ice and the game was hard, the opposition almost kicked our asses but I managed to score in the last two minutes. Way. To. Go, me.“Don’t be like that, Cody.” Atlas starts drying himself off and pulls on his boxer shorts. Good, because I sure don’t like having a conversation with a man with his tackle on display. “You need someone in to help keep your place in condition and to cook for you. It’s Imogen or someone you don’t know that will be assigned you.”FFS, I don’t need anyone around my place fluffing up damn pillows, cleaning and taking care of me. I’m a frigging adult already. I’m twenty-four, a centre player for the best ice-hockey team here in Minnesota and definitely not someone who needs a wet nurse.“Imogen is just a kid, man. The last time I saw her she had pigtails still.” Okay, maybe she didn’t but that’s how I’ll always remember her. The
ImogenI’m not impressed to say the least. Here I am back at my folks home in Minnesota with my mom clucking around me like a mother hen. Anybody would think that I’ve never been back since I left to work in a restaurant in New York City. That didn’t work out too well for me and I set up on my own as a nutrionist to some seriously wealthy people. Er, that didn’t work out too great either. “Oh, my it’s so good to have you home sweetie.” She says wrapping me in her arms and almost suffocating me. I glance over my shoulder and see dad standing behind her with the broadest smile on his face you could possibly imagine. “Good to see you, honey.” He says, naturally waiting his turn to squeeze the living daylights out of me too. This is what happens every time I come home. It’s always the same. They fuss and pamper me like they haven’t seen me for years. Jeez. I come home every Thanksgiving holiday, Christmas and New Year and Easter. I’ll always travel back for their birthdays and I’ve been
ImogenWe had a lovely evening despite the fact that I am mad as hell at Atlas for deciding for me, that I was going to be Cody’s nutrionist. Inside I’m all churned up and wanting to get right back on a flight to where I came from. Only, I can’t. There’s no way I can afford to live in New York. At the moment. But, I am hell bent on getting back there at some point. I love the vibrancy of the city, the different quarters and the diversity of people.Don’t get me wrong it’s nice here where I grew up in Minnesota, there’s a bundle of stuff to do and as a kid we’d travel from here into Canada and took trips across to Alaska. That’s another place on my list to roam to and stay for a year or two. I’m young, I can afford to travel some.Mom couldn’t stop fussing around, it was cute. Secretly, I think she’s kind of pleased that I’ll be sticking around a while. My dad certainly is, he couldn’t stop telling me last night how much it meant to him to have his little girl back home. Sure, it would
CodyAs I stand leaning against the door frame I’m completely taken back by the woman who is with Atlas as she trails reluctantly behind him. If I didn’t know any better that’s the Imogen of old, the one that sulks, huffs and puffs and can create a drama out of nothing.Only, I’m also not entirely sure it’s the one and same person. This woman is so fucking damn hot that I feel a stir in my pants. Her hips are narrow and taper down to some very fine long legs, encased in those spray on black jeans of hers and damn she isn’t even wearing any heels. An image of them wrapped around my neck flashes in front of my eyes. Shit. I feel blood rushing to my cock. Thank god I’m wearing tight denims that can keep it contained and not my sweat pants that I favour most of the time. Only I thought I’d better make a bit of an impression even though I don’t get along with Atlas’ sister.She comes closer and I notice how luscious and soft her dark hair looks as it hangs down her back and some over her s
ImogenWow this place is huge, it has vaulted ceilings and floor to ceiling windows. The front look onto the gardens which I'm betting Cody has a gardener or two. His Porsche and his black Range Rover are parked out the front. He's standing right behind me, I can feel his breath on me, it makes me tingle. Fuck it, I can't feel like this about him. He's my enemy and I'm really pissed that my body is having some kind of betrayal going on right now.I turn furious at him for being so close and at me for having this reaction. "Do you mind, you're in my fucking space. Back off." Too much? I don't really care, we need boundaries but before I can open my mouth, I hear my brother's voice cutting in. Again."Imogen, stop with the shitty attitude." I pull a face and stick my tongue out. at my brother. "So adult of you." He's clearly not impressed but Cody has a smirk on his face, one I'd like to slap off his face. "You ready to see your room." Cody says as he grabs my bag from my shoulder. I qu
Cody Damn it. I walk back to the open plan lounge area all the while running my hands through my hair. My dick has had a life of its own as I stood right behind her inhaling her intoxicating shampoo, coconut. It took all my power not to grab her round the waist and turn her to me and plant kisses on her lips. Fuck this. I can’t be having an attraction to Immi. It’s just not on. My memories of her are a spoilt little brat who got her own way from her daddy and her big brother, my best friend Atlas. I’m blaming her spoiltness directly on those two. He never went anywhere without her and nobody was allowed to date or touch his little princess. It perhaps wasn’t nice of me to have taken the piss out of her so much, but you know we were fucking kids what can I say? Now what’s the problem is that she’s all grown up. Little annoying Immi has grown into a sexy, hot woman and my dick wants to get right inside her and fuck her senseless. This isn’t going to work out, her living here in my hous
ImogenHe’s such a jerk sitting there watching television, he hasn’t even turned round once to acknowledge me. I’m cutting up lettuce as if I’m slicing his fingers off one by one. Because how mad I am, I could easily do this to Cody fucking Brannigan.He’s watching a hockey game and I’m trying my damndest not to stare at his broad shoulders and those tattoos that are running down his arm from his white tee. He’s not evening tensing his arms and I can see the form of his bicep muscles, the ones that in between thinking of cutting his fingers off, I want to run my hands down and trace the patterns of. I’m hot and flustered and I feel a warmth rush up from my pussy to my stomach. Holy Fuck. I chop harder. He doesn’t seem to notice or he’s really good at ignoring people.I add some bell tomatoes, feta cheese and red onion to the salad and sprinkle it with basil before drizzling olive oil over it. The chicken I was grilling is finished, I slice it in thick chunks and lay it on his plate be
Cody Right, well I wasn’t expecting that. I thought the last thing she’d want to do is come out with a rowdy group of hockey players tonight. Damn it. Now I’m going to watching her all night, I won’t be able to keep my eyes off her. Why the fuck does she have to be so damn hot? I mean HOT. Her eyes are flaming as she smacks my plate down on the counter. I know I’m riling her up and it’s amusing me. It’s childish I know, but I can’t help myself. She’s in my space. I could kill Atlas for putting me in this position. I don’t need a woman around, especially not this one. She’s driving me to distraction and I’ve got a serious game at the weekend. All our games are serious, we are top in the country right now and none of us can let that slide. The practice sessions, the training, the endless drills are hard work. But it’s worth it. I love being there right at the top. It was my dream since I was a kid and knowing my folks have always been right behind me, means that I can’t ever let them d
Imogen I’m whistling as I rifle through my journal that I’m about to write in. My hair is in a messy bun atop my head, and I’ve changed into my yellow with daisies on, pj shorts and a black vest top, to be comfortable. I’ve got so much to write about and so much to write also in my gratitude journal. I’ve been journalling for years now, and it used to be my therapy, not that I need any therapy now. Everything in my life is pretty perfect. Autumn is coming over in an hour and we’re having a girl’s night in with some wine, pizza and movie snacks. More than likely, we’ll watch some of our favorite movies, something like How to lose a guy in ten days with Kate Hudson. I absolutely love her as does Autumn. I wanted to be just like her until I realized I was never going to have her hair, her looks or that damn cute, quirky smile she has. But I’m happy with who I am and what’s more, Cody adores me and thinks I’m sexy. That makes me giggle as I sit down cross legged on the bed, propping a c
Cody The guys are raucous on board, we’re all looking for a great game in Vegas and I’m especially looking forward to seeing one of my old buddies again, Franklin H. He isn’t in NHL but used to be and has since retired. He decided to get married to his sweetheart that he met on his last draft right here in Vegas, and stayed right here where he now coaches the little kids. His life seems to be pretty sewn up and it’s been a while since we’ve hooked up. I can’t stop grinning because I know when I get back home my girl, Immi is going to be waiting for me and I am dying to hear her news about the unit. “You are grinning like the cat that got the cream.” Calli says. I grin my goofy grin. “Yeah, could say the same about you, you douchebag. How was your night?” “You know I never spill the beans, bad boy. Suffice to say Autumn and I had a good evening.” He winks. “She’s going back to NYC you know that, right?” I tell him as I shift in my seat and pop my seatbelt on since our steward has
Imogen I hear the car horn outside, it’s dad. We changed our plans and for him to collect me. Autumn said she wanted a lay in and would meet us at the unit on Main Street. I am betting that just like me, my bestie has orgasm hang over. It makes me chuckle. We’re such a pair and fancy both of us being with hockey players and from the same team. I tell you; we always do things together. I’m not dreaming of us both in white wedding gowns walking down the aisle together to meet our husbands to be. Honestly. Checking I’ve turned the coffee machine off and have my black throw over my shoulder bag, I grab the house keys from the side table by the door, slip into my black ballet pumps and head out the door locking it behind me. “Excited?” Dad asks as I jump in the car on the passenger side. “Oh. My. God. Dad. So excited.” I can see he has a glint in his eye and is smiling. “Good. I’m excited for you too. Your mom and I are so proud of you darling. We thought you’d give up on your dream o
Cody My alarm goes off and I am tired. Being up with Immi most of the night has tired me out. That girl is insatiable and I fucking love it. I never thought I’d meet a woman who had the same sex drive as me but seriously, my baby is like a tiger in the bedroom and her mouth can be so dirty, not to mention her energy. In one way it’s a good job I’m going to be in Vegas on my own because I’m not sure how I could get through a grueling game after an all-night sex session with my darlin’. We must have got to sleep around two a.m when she told me her pussy couldn’t take anymore. It’s now five thirty and my driver will be here in thirty minutes. Immi stirs next to me. “You leaving, baby?” She asks, her voice all sleep husky, it’s so damn sexy. “Yeah, sorry for waking you. I’ve got thirty minutes to get ready.” Immi sits up in bed, her hair falls around her shoulders and she definitely looks like a woman who had a good seeing to last night. I grin, kiss her on the lips. Man, I love those
Imogen I let myself back in to Cody’s house and just breathe in. This is really happening. My life, the one I thought was over and in a pity party about not that long ago, having to move back to my folks and come work for Cody – is finally happening and I cannot believe the major turn in events. The sun is streaming through the windows, seriously, you need shades in here as it bounces off the wood floor and turns it a golden color. Beautiful. Laying my keys down on the island I grab a glass from the cupboard and pour myself some water from the cooler on the fridge. I’m just so happy, did I already tell you that? I am over the moon; my insides constantly feel like they’re fizzing and I have this perma-grin on my face. I must look like a total dork walking around like this. Cody Brannigan and I, we’re together and it still hasn’t really hit me. But being back here in his house, I think it just has. This will be my life well except for when he has to go to Dallas. I’m confident we’re
CodyMy folk’s house is bedlam. Holly, my sister is already here with my niece, Riley and nephew Jacob. I’ve not seen them for a week or more, so I am happy to know they’re here today. I love them so much; they make my heart melt.There is noise coming from inside as I slip my trainers off in the hallway, mom has a no shoes policy in the house, and we’ve been trained well since childhood.“Uncle Cody. Uncle Cody.” Riley is the first to greet me as she runs towards me, her pigtails flying and wearing a pink tutu skirt and a pink leotard. She’s obviously just come from her ballet class. I pick her up and swing her around then give her a big hug and sloppy kiss.“You are here. Fantastic.” Jacob who is six says. I ruffle his head with my one hand as he swings his arms around my legs and grabs me.“Hey guys. I am here. It’s been a while huh?” I know in a kid’s life just a few days can feel like weeks. Don’t you remember how when you were a kid, and were excited for something, the days drag
ImogenDragging myself away from Cody was so difficult, I never want to be apart from him, but I do need to visit with my folks and catch up with Autumn. As tired as I am and all I want to do is flop into bed with Cody, have awesome orgasms then sleep curled up into his strong arms, that isn’t going to happen today. And, I do have to catch up with dad so we can discuss the unit. I’m so excited and have so many ideas.I pull up at my folk’s house and see that Atlas is already here since his black BMW convertible is on the drive. Getting out of my car I notice that the air is already much cooler, we’re practically at Thanksgiving and I love the season. It’s that time of year for woolly socks, beanie bobble hats, snuggly jumpers and hot chocolate. My all-time favorite season.“Hey, I’m here.” I shout out as I slip my Vans off in the hallway by Atlas’ trainers. Boy, has he got big feet. It makes me smile, he’s like a giant but then so is Cody. He makes me feel like a China doll when he ho
Imogen It feels so good to be back in Minnesota. I am so tired from sexing with Cody literally all night and had so many orgasms that after the fifth one I stopped counting. I ache between my legs, but it’s that kind of ache that lets you know what an amazing night you had. Seriously though, Cody Brannigan needs to come with a health warning. He’s fatal to a girl with his amazing looks, huge dick, and the way he makes you lose yourself is lethal. He is my addiction and there’s not a damn thing I can go about it. Nothing at all and you know what? I don’t want to do anything about it. “It feels good, right?” I hear him say as he brings in the last of our bags. I know we’ve only been travelling between Dallas and Vancouver for a couple of days or so, but it feels like I’ve been away for weeks. I’m so excited to show Autumn around where I live, to meet my folks and to chill out some more. I can’t believe this girl of mine has taken some vacation. She never takes vacation. This VP posit
Cody I watch as Immi steps out of the lift, her ass is swaying, it’s literally begging me to slap it and my hand is literally itching to do so. Only, I’m not entirely sure how she feels about slapping. There is still so much about Immi that I do not know. I mean I know she’s pretty much open to anything but there must be some boundaries. The fun will be in finding out. Our brief night out with the guys and her bestie was fun. And yes, the girls did beat us at pool. I had no idea that Autumn was such a hustler, it was funny to watch Calli as he swayed from being upset, he didn’t win and being in total admiration from the woman he has an eye on. “What you thinking, Stud?” She turns and asks me as she slips off her footwear and throws herself on the bed. “Whether I should slap that firm ass of yours.” “Oo, I like the sound of that, big boy. C’mon over here and see what you can do.” She teases me as she begins to undress herself. “Leave your bra and panties on.” I command. “I bet you