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A physiotherapist in a previous life, she now divides her time between raising two dashing heroes, whipping up delish meals, cheering on her footy team and writing—her dream job. And she chats on social media. A lot. Come say hi! Instagram, Twitter, Facebook—she’s there! Also find her at [nicolamarsh.com](nicolamarsh.com).  \n[OceanofPDF.com](OceanofPDF.com)  \nIf you liked Her Playboy Crush, why not try  \nThe Fiancé by Stefanie London Masquerade by Cara Lockwood Dating the Rebel by Lisa Childs  \nAlso by Nicola Marsh  \nSweet Thing  \nWild Thing  \nPlay Thing  \nStripped  \nUnder His Skin  \nOne Wicked Week Discover more [at](at Harlequin.com)[ ](at Harlequin.com)[Harlequin.com](at Harlequin.com)  \n[OceanofPDF.com](OceanofPDF.com)  \nHER PLAYBOY CRUSH  \nNICOLA MARSH  \n[OceanofPDF.com](OceanofPDF.com)  \nFor my mum, who instilled her love for fashion in me, and never goes  \nanywhere without a fab lippy!  \n[OceanofPDF.com](OceanofPDF.com)  \nContents  \nChapter One  \nChapter Two  \nChapter Three  \nChapter Four  \nChapter Five  \nChapter Six  \nChapter Seven  \nChapter Eight  \nChapter Nine  \nChapter Ten  \nChapter Eleven  \nChapter Twelve  \nChapter Thirteen  \nChapter Fourteen  \nChapter Fifteen  \nChapter Sixteen  \nChapter Seventeen  \nChapter Eighteen  \nChapter Nineteen  \nChapter Twenty  \nChapter Twenty-One  \nChapter Twenty-Two  \nChapter Twenty-Three  \nChapter Twenty-Four  \nChapter Twenty-Five  \nChapter Twenty-Six  \nChapter Twenty-Seven  \nChapter Twenty-Eight  \nChapter Twenty-Nine  \nChapter Thirty  \nExcerpt from Masquerade by Cara Lockwood  \n[OceanofPDF.com](OceanofPDF.com)  \nCHAPTER ONE  \n‘RYDER’S BACK IN TOWN.’  \nFour words designed to strike fear into Polly Scanlon’s guarded heart as she glared at her brother Archie, smirking knowingly at her from his perch atop the stepladder.  \n‘So?’  \nShe shrugged, well aware that Archie of all people wouldn’t buy her forced nonchalance for a second as she handed him a hammer.  \n‘Just thought you’d like to know.’ He grinned, well aware of her neverending mortification at the hands of his charming friend.  \nRyder Beale had been born to make her life a misery. A fact he’d never let her forget during her painful teenage years and beyond. He’d teased her about everything, from training bras to geeky grades, his sole aim being to make her blush.  \nGod help her if Archie knew the rest.  \n‘You should’ve defended me all those years,’ she said, propping herself against a sheet-covered armoire.‘Encouraging a guy like Ryder is like giving a kid red cordial and letting him loose in a lolly shop.’  \nArchie chuckled.‘You’re the only little sis I have. Par for the course I’d get a laugh out of seeing you squirm.’  \n‘Bastard.’  \n‘Love you too.’ He winked and blew her a kiss.‘Now pass me the pack of hooks, please.’  \nShe wondered why Ryder was back in town. It had been over five years since he’d last come home. She’d initially been glad when he’d left Sydney after high school; at least that’s what she kept telling herself. She’d been apining sixteen-year-old at the time, her crush on her older, sexier next-door neighbour a secret she’d shielded behind clever quips and constant sparring.  \nRyder had never failed to get a rise out of her, but it had been their thing and she’d missed it after he’d left. He’d returned to Sydney intermittently since then and their banter had only intensified: lots of smartass word play, too much sexual tension on her part. He’d never treated her as anything other than an annoying friend.","cbCaimcXKcjMGlOe","https://ap.wps.com/l/cbCaimcXKcjMGlOe","pdf",1592505,175,"English","# Chapter One\n## ‘RYDER’S BACK IN TOWN.’\n# Chapter Two\n# Chapter Three\n# Chapter Four\n# Chapter Five\n# Chapter Six\n# Chapter Seven\n# Chapter Eight\n# Chapter Nine\n# Chapter Ten\n# Chapter Eleven\n# Chapter Twelve\n# Chapter Thirteen\n# Chapter Fourteen\n# Chapter Fifteen\n# Chapter Sixteen\n# Chapter Seventeen\n# Chapter Eighteen\n# Chapter Nineteen\n# Chapter Twenty\n# Chapter Twenty-One\n# Chapter Twenty-Two\n# Chapter Twenty-Three\n# Chapter Twenty-Four\n# Chapter Twenty-Five\n# Chapter Twenty-Six\n# Chapter Twenty-Seven\n# Chapter Twenty-Eight\n# Chapter Twenty-Nine\n# Chapter Thirty\n# Excerpt from Masquerade by Cara Lockwood","[{\"question\":\"Who is Ryder Beale and why is his return unsettling for Polly Scanlon?\",\"answer\":\"Ryder Beale is the person who once tormented Polly during her teenage years. 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