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Epilogue 4

Author: E L Simon
last update publish date: 2025-08-08 04:09:24
The wedding was over, the reception a blur of laughter and champagne, the goodbyes just the right amount of tearful. And now, Noah and Sterling were alone.

Still on the island, but far from the main resort, they were nestled in a secluded villa built out into the sea. The kind of place where the walls folded open, the air smelled like salt and exotic flowers, and no one but the ocean could see them.

Sterling had arranged everything. Of course.

A private chef who came and went silently. A pool th
E L Simon

Thank you so much for reading Owned on the Ice! I hope you enjoyed Noah and Sterling’s story. The next chapters are the beginning of Enforced on the Ice, the second book in the Deep Play Series. It starts back at the pre-season game where Noah broke his ribs and follows the story of Milo Laskey the rookie who took Noah’s place with Blackmoor, and his love story with a Stormriders’ player. So travel back in time with me where we will also see new angles to some familiar scenes ❤️

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Swenska Flika
If you ever decide to update Noah and Sterling please ... please have them happy and still madly in love!!!
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Donna Hollinger
Thank you!, EL. I love these guys, and your writing is clever, and warm, and heart-feelings
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