Victoria Lum

I can’t do that. The vulnerability. The never ending loss when they inevitably leave, and they always do. The Anderson men aren’t lucky in love. Plus, I can never put a woman’s needs first, and if I ever love someone, that’s what they would deserve, isn’t it?

So, no. Love is the last thing I need.

My jaw clenches. A flash of wispy blonde hair and beguiling, innocent eyes rises to the forefront.

Fake. All of it. The cheating snake. But I’ll take that secret to the grave.

Ryland

No woman. Hell will freeze over before I fall for any of them

It’s only the first day of class. Nothing’s going to happen other than introductions and reading the syllabus. Not to mention the weather doesn’t look so great, so everyone will probably be late. We Angelenos can’t drive in the rain. Plus, you’re only here one year, so you’re just like an exchange student. You can treat this as
a vacation.”

“Yep, I see you know who I’m talking about. He’s the face of the family, the one most often featured in the press other than his playboy younger brother, Rex. And more importantly, he’s hot, like movie-star hot.”

Her eyes take on a dreamy, faraway look as she lets out a wistful sigh. “I’ve seen him from afar before and I’ll never forget those cheekbones, that jawline, and those broody eyes. A man has no business looking that good. He’s not even human