Blank Space by Kate Tilney

He used to set the world ablaze.

She’s caught up in the smoke.

They add fuel to the fire when she has a blank space for a date, and he fills in.

My high school sweetheart is getting married. For some reason, he’s invited me and a generic “plus one” to attend the wedding back in my small Alaskan hometown.

With a new life in New York City, it would be easy to RSVP no. But when rumors created by my ex start flying about the possible reasons I might not attend, my hands are tied. I have to go.

I just need a date. Luckily, I have the perfect man in mind. Justin, my brother’s best friend, used to play hockey with my ex and there’s lots of bad blood between them. Especially after a scuffle on ice ended Justin’s pro prospects.