Contemporary Fiction

Single mum Blair Pendergrass guards her heart fiercely – especially against notorious playboys like her new boss, Dr Oz Manning. Heart-healer? Heartbreaker, more like! But might this beautiful nurse and her adorable little girl be the ones to turn this lovable rogue into a family man for ever…?

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He calls me perfect.

His flawless pet.

His good girl.

Broken down and wounded by my emotionally neglectful ex, I wanted someone to tell me I was good enough.

Then, I stumbled into a new job with a boss who brings me to my knees—literally. He has me do things a real secretary would never do.

Emerson Grant tells me I’m more than just good enough.

I’m worthy of his praise.

There are a million reasons why I should stay away. The owner of the Salacious Players’ Club is not just my new boss, he’s twice my age.

And my ex-boyfriend’s father.

With him, I am treasured. I am adored. I am his.

I’m a good girl, but I’m falling for the wrong man.

Emerson Grant knows what he wants—

And he wants me.

So how far will I go to hear his approval?

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I’m trying to be a good girl.

Every day, I lie and pretend I’m not a threat. I swallow insults and avoid the electric fence, crossing fingers I can fake my way to freedom before I snap and end up permanently caged.

Borrowing my sister’s identity is my last chance at escape.

But Serafina Redfang isn’t just a cartel heiress. She’s the reason I can never mate the pack of my childhood dreams.

Su Jin, Bishop, Dutch, and Reese already belong to her.

Now I have to pretend to be theirs. To smile, hide my scars, and let them close before I let them go forever.

I’m not really Redfang royalty.

I might not even be a real omega.

But if the guys keep bulldozing my lies, you’re about to meet the real me.

I’m Marisol Redfang, and I’m done hiding my claws.

Redfang Royal is a whychoose omegaverse that includes profanity, consensual spice (with MM pairings), and a mix of darker themes and humor. It is technically a standalone novel, but you’ll have more fun if you’ve already read Pack Darling.
Please check the triggers and tags before sinking your teeth into Marisol’s story!

THE PACK DARLING SERIES reading order:

1. Pack Darling Part One
2. Pack Darling Part Two
3. Pack Darling Extended Ending
4. Redfang Royal

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Ruth Cardello, the New York Times and USA Today bestselling author of Up for Heir, turns a fairy-tale romance into a sizzling bedtime story.

Rachelle Westerly needs a break. After years of acting as the family peacekeeper, she’s finally ready to take a step back. Her movie-star brother has offered her the perfect escape. But on the very first day of her vacation, she steps onto a red carpet and straight into the arms of a real-life prince—and the promise of just the kind of flash and fortune that tore her own family apart.

As the soon-to-be leader of Vandorra, Prince Magnus de Bartelebon always gets what he wants—and the regal bad boy wants the sweet American schoolteacher. Although he should be announcing his engagement of convenience to a neighboring princess, Rachelle is the one he desires in his bed and by his side.

While the drop-dead gorgeous Magnus might be almost everything she craves, Rachelle can’t help but think that falling for him would be a royal mistake. He may be ruling a kingdom one day, but she’s in charge of her heart. And he’ll have to win it with more than a lap of luxury—as inviting as it is.

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Blaise North

The aftermath of my parent’s death was the toughest time in my life, but at least I had him. He was there every step of the way, wiped the tears I shed, and made me smile when I’d forgotten how to.

Until he became the reason why I had to protect my heart with one simple rule—no more kissing.

Six years later, because life had a great sense of humor, I found myself having to use that same rule on the man who inspired it.

It’s no surprise it didn’t work. After all, my heart was never my own to protect—it belonged to Ares Hart the entire time.

Ares Hart

Growing up, I didn’t have a perfect example of what love should look like. My parents were the definition of a disaster, and I didn’t intend to end up the same way.

So, I made myself a promise. To this day, I’ve followed it blindly, even if in the process I had to hurt the one I cared about the most.

But what I hadn’t realized was that the key to keeping my promise was right next to me the entire time.

Blaise North gave my vow purpose, and when I was finally ready to make up for my mistakes, the unexpected happened.

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My world was rocked the night I collided with a stranger.
A scarred Bratva Prince.
He left me with a taste of submission AND his baby.
Now Leo’s back, and he vows never to let me out of his sight.

Our saga began when he came to my rescue.
And ended in a night of passion. Thrilling and intense.
I was certain I’d never see him again.

Until today…

“I’d like you to meet our institution’s most generous benefactor.”

Then a familiar Russian accent takes my breath away, “Good evening, Nikita.”

My whole body freezes.

Apparently my dark prince comes from a powerful Bratva dynasty.
And the guy he’s been wanting to put underground this whole time? My father.

Will Leo change his ways when he learns I have a secret of my own?…

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Some say it’s magic, some say it’s love. Others credit the sea, sun and sand as the healing power behind Sea View House. Does the truth really matter for the temporary residents of this special place? In the coastal town of Pilgrim Cove, strangers are welcomed, and everyone else takes a front seat as a love story unfolds.

Her Long Walk Home
Injured in the Boston Marathon, Rebecca will not allow herself to become a victim. (Bk.1)

Her Picture-Perfect Family
Kindergarten teacher Joy MacKenzie cannot have children of her own. Have her dreams of family disappeared? (Bk.2)

Her Second-Chance Hero
Single mom and police officer’s widow, Alison searched for a safe place to call home, but got more than she ever wanted. (Bk.3)

Her Roadside Rescues
Writer Kathy Russo wanted peace, quiet and privacy to work on her novel. Her extroverted neighbor and a litter of rescue pups had other ideas. (Bk.4)

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My attraction to the older mafia boss is undeniable…
He says he’s stealing my youth, but I want him to have it.
Until a baby bump ruins all my plans…

I never wanted to strip for money… but a job is a job, and one check later, I’ve spent the night with a gorgeous, loaded mafia boss and paid off my mom’s hospital bills.

Four years later, the handsome stranger comes back into my life… Except Maksim Federov has no idea I had our baby girl years ago after the night we spent together.

I’ll keep the secret until I can make sure Maksim has a place in my daughter’s life…

Until then, our relationship will be governed by my boundaries.

Even if it does mean I end up in his bed every night, begging for more of his sensual touch. Now I just have to keep my mouth shut about the baby he gave me.

But life has other plans.

SEASON OF WRATH is a full-length, standalone, spicy bratva romance. Can’t get enough dominant billionaires? Jump into this dirty, dark, mafia series now!

★ Are you ready for Maksim, the last Federov brother? Meet him in this final series installment!★

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An Unputdownable College Hockey Brother’s Teammate Romance.

He’s the tall, tattooed stranger I hooked up with on Halloween… and now he’s my new roommate.

After a sudden cross-country move, I’m stuck crashing with my older brother and two of his hockey teammates for sophomore year. I’m not thrilled about shacking up with three athletes and their stinky gear, rotating door of hookups, and tendency to inhale every snack in the house. Just one reason of many that hockey players aren’t my type.

When I walk in the front door with an armload of boxes, however, I’m faced with another problem.

My anonymous fling from two months ago is Tyler Donahue, the superstar goalie for my brother’s team.

We both agree to pretend it never happened, but it quickly becomes clear neither of us can forget. Before I know it, we’re exchanging heated glances from across the room, sending spicy texts at all hours of the night, and stealing kisses behind closed doors.

Since my overprotective brother would freak out, we decide to keep things between us a secret. There’s no point in rocking the boat when I don’t want a boyfriend, and Tyler doesn’t have time for a girlfriend with his grueling hockey schedule. But as our no-strings arrangement turns into something deeper and more meaningful, I begin to see a softer side of the broody, closed-off goalie. He’s gentle, protective, and giving in every sense of the word. Despite what I told myself going in, I’m falling hard and falling fast.

We said we’d keep things casual, but hearts have a way of breaking all the rules.

Shutout is a college hockey romance with lots of spice, swoon, and a happily ever after. It’s the second book in the Rules of the Game series and can be read as a standalone.

Tropes:

• forced proximity / roommates
• broody tattooed goalie hero
• sunshine party girl heroine
• sneaking around
• ADHD and anxiety rep
• dual POV

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“No single mom left behind, not on our watch.”
“Huh?” I stammer, caught off-guard.
“Pack your bags. Our home is your sanctuary, for as long as you need.”

First day as a maid, and I’m a floundering mess…
My Mom and babysitter ditches my kids for a date.

Could it get any worse? A resounding YES!
Enter my enigmatic twin billionaire bosses in the middle of my meltdown.

They step up and offer my kids and I a refuge.
And their two charming best friends are also ready to chip away at my defenses.

Four dreamy men rallying around a single mom, asking nothing in return? Yah right!
Maybe I can keep up this act long enough to save up and move out on my own.

But it’s hard to ignore the smoldering heat in their eyes when we’re alone…
Or how they turn into adorable piles of mush for my toddlers, completely stealing my heart.

Are happily ever afters even a thing?
Or is this tapped out single mom facing yet another serious letdown?

This is a sexy, stand-alone reverse harem romance filled with humor, danger, and generous amounts of love. It also contains blistering hot MFMMM, ménage fun times, in single and multiple partner scenes so HOT they’re bound to melt your kindle! HEA guaranteed.

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James Campbell’s love life is complicated. He chose the university he went to because he was following a girl—only to get dumped by her. Now he’s in love again, and this time it’s the real deal. Except for two problems.

Mia loves James. But the spectre of her broken marriage hangs over her when her ex gets a job in the same place she works. And where she works is the other problem.

She never meant to fall in love with a student.

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He’s everything she hates… So, why can’t she say no to him?

Introducing Book 1 in the Warner University Bulldog series…

Kenna

West Brooks stands for everything I despise. He’s a meathead jock whose silence says it all: He only cares about himself and his football season.

So, why can’t I say no when he offers me his help?

I should run the other way. I should tell him exactly what I think of him for ruining my life. Instead, I agree to his terms because he might be the only person who can get me what I want.

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West

The closer we work together, the better chance I have at breaking down Kenna Knowles’ impossibly thick walls.

She has to see that we’re perfect for each other, that I’m not the person she thinks I am. Because the more time I spend with her, the more I realize she might be the only one to see the real me, the me I keep hidden behind this Bulldog jersey.

However, just when I think I’m getting somewhere, my past decides to make things worse, and all hope may be lost.

I might be the best player on the field, but I have zero chance of winning this pact…and most importantly, this girl.

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THE COMEBACK PACT is a spicy sports romance novel with all the feels!

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Two loyal pals. One heartbreaking misunderstanding. When dreams bring them back together, will their kisses help them soar?

Abby McCloud loathes her crippling stage fright. So the creative songwriter is determined to win her college’s annual competition and earn a coveted internship. But when the handsome hockey star who betrayed her in high school offers to coach her through her fears, she’s not sure it’s worth the risk.

Sebastian Fleet knows he’s only got one more chance. But his plans might melt into memories if he can’t work with the curvy girl who got away and help her overcome her terror of the spotlight. But after spending time in her company helps the injured skater regain his own mojo, he starts hoping their tentative truce can become something more.

Finding it hard to open up when the scars of the past still sting, Abby keeps searching for inspiration for the love song she’s writing. And as a broody Sebastian’s old demons return, he’s worried their passion has put them on thin ice.

Will they get thrown in the sin bin before they can slide between the sheets?

Paperback is also available in a Discreet version. Check out The Comeback: Special Edition if you’d prefer this edition.

The Comeback is the spicy first book in the Lakeview Lightning contemporary sports romance series. If you like lighthearted steam, emotional moments, and falling for fictional boyfriends, then you’ll adore Nikki Jewell’s sexy semester.

Buy The Comeback to hit a high note today!

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Guess who gets cut off from her family’s inheritance because she decided to dump her cheating ex?
Me.
Which led me to be on the lookout for a fake fiancé who is filthy rich so he can impress my mother.

Luckily for me, I attended an exclusive masquerade ball hosted by the infamous American Billionaire Club and landed hot-as-sin billionaire mogul Jasper Barrett.

He buys me as his date for the night and offers me a deal I can’t refuse.

Be his wife in order for him to inherit his uncle’s business.

But he has two rules for our marriage of convenience to work:
Look pretty on his arm.
Play the happy wife in public.

We both get to use each other—sounds easy, right?

But every kiss sends a shiver down my spine, and every touch ignites passion inside of me.

We should stop this before I fall in love.

The only problem is… I can’t stop, no matter how hard I try.

My heart is on the line, and I’m afraid he’ll smash it into pieces.

This book is a complete STANDALONE and part of The New York Night Series. Every book in the series will be different characters in the same world.

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*The Top 5 Bestseller*

The new chilling and captivating novel from the bestselling author of Richard & Judy pick The Secrets Between Us.

When Edie’s mother-in-law, Anna DeLuca, dies, she is relieved. Edie blames Anna for the accident that destroyed her family. So, when her will lures Edie to Sicily and the long-abandoned Villa della Madonna del Mare, she sees through Anna’s games.

Suspecting Anna is meddling from beyond the grave to try to reunite her and her ex-husband Joe, Edie is determined to leave Italy as soon as possible. But before she can, the villa starts to shed its mysterious secrets.

Who are the girls beside Anna in her childhood photos, and why has one of them been scratched out? Why does someone, or something, want them to leave the past untouched? The villa is a place where old ghosts feel at home, but does their legacy need to be laid to rest before Edie and Joe can move on…

Bestselling author Louise Douglas returns with a captivating, chilling and unforgettable tale of betrayal, jealousy and the mysteries hidden in every family history.

Praise for Louise Douglas

‘Louise Douglas achieves the impossible and gets better with every book.’ Milly Johnson

‘A brilliantly written, gripping, clever, compelling story, that I struggled to put down. The vivid descriptions, the evocative plot and the intrigue that Louise created, which had me constantly asking questions, made it a highly enjoyable, absolute treasure of a read.’ Kim Nash on The Scarlet Dress

‘Another stunning read from the exceptionally talented Louise Douglas! I love the way in which Louise creates such an atmospheric mystery, building the intrigue and suspense brick by brick. Her writing is always beautiful and multi-layered, her characters warm and relatable and the intriguing nature of the mystery makes this unputdownable.’ Nicola Cornick on The Scarlet Dress

‘A tender, heart-breaking, page-turning read’Rachel Hore on The House by the Sea

‘The perfect combination of page-turning thriller and deeply emotional family story. Superb’ Nicola Cornick on The House by the Sea

‘Kept me guessing until the last few pages and the explosive ending took my breath away.’ C.L. Taylor, author of The Accident on Your Beautiful Lies

‘Beautifully written, chillingly atmospheric and utterly compelling, The Secret by the Lake is Louise Douglas at her brilliant best’ Tammy Cohen, author of The Broken

‘A master of her craft, Louise Douglas ratchets up the tension in this haunting and exquisitely written tale of buried secrets and past tragedy.’ Amanda Jennings, author of Sworn Secret

‘A clammy, atmospheric and suspenseful novel, it builds in tension all the way through to the startling final pages.’ Sunday Express, S Magazine

‘A chilling, unputdownable new novel from the bestselling author of The House By The Sea.

‘A brilliantly written, gripping, clever, compelling story, that I struggled to put down.’

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When Lexi Blake was twelve years old, a fortune teller gave her the following cryptic message: In your thirtieth year, once the dog jumps over you, your life will change in the most unexpected ways.

Lexi is thirty now and the following unexpected things have occurred:

* While walking through Central Park enjoying a beautiful fall day, Lexi eats dirt when a careless dog owner throws a frisbee at her head. A dog jumps over her.
* Lexi gets a promotion that pays less than her current job.
* Her crush announces that he’s engaged.
* Her apartment turns condo and she can’t afford the down payment.

In order to escape her bad luck, she takes a vacation to visit a good friend in Creek Water, Missouri. But as it turns out, fate has a lot more in store for Lexi Blake.

Will a good friend, an unexpected love interest, and a historic house have her scrapping her plans and moving to a small town on the banks of the Mississippi River?

Find out in the delightfully funny rom-com that’s sure to make you believe in happy endings!

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In this modern Cinderella story, New York Times bestselling author Susan Stoker weaves a tale of stepfamilies, stalkers, and a suspenseful, sweeping romance that proves true love can conquer all.

Former military man and member of a royal family Callum Redmon can’t deny his sense of responsibility. So when his cousin’s latest love interest claims to have a stalker, Cal reluctantly meets with the young woman and her mother. He wants to write off the situation as a complete farce—if only his feelings for another member of the household could be as easily dismissed.

Since her father’s death seventeen years ago, Juniper Rose has been at the cruel beck and call of her stepmother and stepsister. Her fantasies of escape mean leaving behind her father’s beloved home, but enough is enough: when Cal offers her a way out sooner rather than later, June takes the leap.

Cal’s home in Maine with his military brothers seems like the safest place to start fresh. But as Cal and June’s fairy-tale romance blossoms into something real, they find that the dangers stalking them may have been real all along.

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Reese Witherspoon, Oprah and Roxane Gay LOVE her! Readers love her!

Have you discovered New York Times bestseller and Reese’s Book Club pick Jasmine Guillory yet?

‘The queen of contemporary romance’ OprahMag.com
‘She writes the sexiest and smartest romances’ Red Magazine
‘Just as essential to a good summer holiday as SPF’ Grazia

A feel-good romance to warm your heart! A groomsman and his last-minute guest are about to discover if a fake date can go the distance.

‘A sweet, funny, realistic, grown up . . . romantic tale’ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐

‘Love love loved this book!!! The tension and build made had me turning the pages not wanting it to end’ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐

‘A perfect romantic comedy!’ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐

‘The Wedding Date has everything one would look for in a romance novel – and more’ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐
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Love wasn’t part of the deal . . .

On the eve of his ex’s wedding festivities, Drew Nichols is minus a plus one. Until a power outage strands him with the perfect candidate for a fake girlfriend . . .

Agreeing to go to a wedding with a guy she gets stuck with in an elevator is not something Alexa Monroe would normally do. But Drew’s proposal proves hard to resist.

After their wedding date turns into a whole weekend of fun in San Francisco, Drew and Alexa return to their all-consuming careers – his in LA and hers in Berkeley. Too bad they can’t stop thinking about each other . . .

It could be the long-distance dating disaster of the century – or Drew and Alexa could be just a flight away from what each of them truly wants.
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PERFECT FOR FANS OF EMILY HENRY, CHRISTINA LAUREN AND TESSA BAILEY!

‘A charming, warm, sexy gem’ ROXANE GAY

‘The undisputed queen of the modern-day romance’ Vogue

‘Juicy yet meaningful, like every Guillory classic’ Elle

‘Steamy and swoonworthy’ PopSugar

‘When Jasmine Guillory comes out with a book, buy it’ Refinery29

If you love this, be sure to check out all of Jasmine’s smart and sexy rom-coms:
The Wedding Date
The Proposal
The Wedding Party
Royal Holiday
Party of Two
While We Were Dating
Drunk on Love

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USA Today bestselling author Meghan Quinn’s latest bauble is the charming story of a crafting queen battling a jaded divorce lawyer on a wedding reality show.

Luna Rossi is a veritable crafting genius—she can bedazzle and bead so hard her Etsy site is one of the hottest in the world. So it’s only natural that Luna would convince her brother and his husband-to-be to compete on The Wedding Game, a “do-it-yourself” TV show, for the title of Top DIY Wedding Expert.

As a jaded divorce lawyer, Alec Baxter scoffs at weddings and romance. But when his recently engaged brother begs him to participate in The Wedding Game, Alec grudgingly picks up a glue gun and prepares for some family bonding.

Both fierce competitors, Luna and Alec clash on national TV as harsh words and glitter fly with abandon. But as they bicker over color swatches and mood boards, they find themselves fighting something else: their growing mutual attraction. While Luna is torn between family loyalty and her own feelings, Alec wonders if he might have been wrong about love and marriage all along…

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First rule of a marriage of convenience?
Don’t get knocked up.

When I tell off my new boss after he cuts in line,
I think he’s about to fire me.
Instead, CEO Harry O’Donnell proposes.

He wants me to marry him and move in for six months.
See, Harry needs a wife to inherit his family business.
I need a windfall to pay for my mom’s medical bills.

How hard could playing wifey be?
Answer: very.
From Harry’s touching vows at our sham wedding,
To the sly glances he sneaks when he thinks I’m not looking,
One thing’s clear.
Our no funny business agreement won’t last long.
Neither will the ten-foot wall I built around my heart.

Now, against all odds, I’m pregnant.
And I want Harry to love me—and our baby—for real.

Rule number two?
Never, ever, fall for your temporary husband.

The Wedding Hoax is a steamy standalone with a swoony HEA! No cheating or cliffhangers. 18+.

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‘A lovely, sparkling romantic read!’
Trisha Ashley

‘Heartwarming and romantic’
Heidi Swain

‘Christmas in Paris? Count me in! . . . A slow-burning love story that kept me turning the pages to the end.’
Sue Moorcroft

*****

What could be more magical than Christmas in Paris?

When Carys is offered the chance to run a little French café, she leaps at the chance to discover an exciting city where she can dream big.

Meanwhile, struggling journalist Mat is living in the City of Love – but he’s never found romance himself.

Then, a chance encounter changes everything, and it feels like the start of something wonderful. But Carys and Mat are both keeping secrets . . .

Can they open their hearts to one another – and maybe even find love, just in time for Christmas?

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Sunday Times bestseller April 2022
Irish Times bestseller March 2022

At the first wedding, there’s a shock

The second wedding is unexpected

By the third, Delphie thinks nothing could surprise her. But she’s wrong . . .

Delphie is enjoying her brother’s wedding. Her surprise last-minute Plus One has stunned her family – and it’s also stopped any of them asking again why she’s still single. But when she sees all the missed calls that evening, she knows it can’t be good news. And she’s right.

Delphie has been living her best life, loving her job, her friends, her no-strings relationships and her dream house by the sea. Now she has to question everything she believed about who she is and what she wants. Is her mum right – is it time to settle down? Or does she want to keep on trying to have it all?

Each wedding of a glorious summer brings a new surprise. And as everything Delphie thought she had is threatened, she has the chance to reshape her future . . .

‘One of my favourite authors’ Marian Keyes

‘Sheila’s books always make you feel as if you’ve spent time with a good friend’ Carole Matthews

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Rhys Koteskiy is back — at least, he’s supposed to be.

During last year’s Frozen Four, the Waterfell University hockey captain, and NHL legacy, took a brutal hit that left him with a concussion and a new discomfort on the ice. Plagued by nightmares and panic attacks every time he attempts to skate, Rhys wonders if he’ll ever play again — if he’ll ever want to.

Sadie Brown is staying focused this semester — no matter what.

Currently drowning in debt, custody hearings for her younger brothers and skating practices, she’s just trying to make it to the next day. A spitfire figure skater known for her bad attitude and frequent disappearing acts, she has a reputation on campus. And it’s not a pretty one.

When she accidentally witnesses one of the golden boy hockey captain’s panic attacks and attempts to help him, a strange sort of understanding strikes up between them.

No questions asked. Just comfort.

But Rhys finds himself drawn to Sadie. Where he feels empty, a shell of the man and player he was before, Sadie is so full of everything it bursts from her; every emotion she feels seems like it’s blasted at max. Rhys is desperate to feel anything, Sadie wants to stop feeling so much.

But healing doesn’t mix with secrets, and they’re both skating a thin line, unsteady.

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