A hockey star’s mission: fix his new team. The problem? He’s falling for the coach’s off-limits daughter in this spicy, heartfelt romance from Wall Street Journal and USA Today bestselling author Lauren Landish.

NHL defenseman Dominic Lee is traded mid-season with one job: save a struggling team from itself. The complication? Briar Johns—a guarded single mom, zookeeper, and his new coach’s daughter. She’s strictly off-limits, but one look at her and Dominic knows some rules are meant to be broken. Too bad hockey players—and relationships—are a firm never again for Briar.

Between surviving a toxic marriage, managing an emotionally absent father, and raising her son Harley, Briar only has room for things that bring joy. A cocky defenseman should never make that list. Dominic isn’t like the men from her past, though. He shows up for Harley’s practices. He listens. He does the dishes. And he’s patient enough to wait for her walls to come down.

When her father forbids their relationship and threatens Dominic’s career, the choice should be simple. Except Briar’s tired of letting fear win. And walking away from her and Harley? That’s the one play Dominic refuses to make.

Lauren Landish is a Wall Street Journal and USA Today bestselling author who captivates readers with irresistibly steamy contemporary romance. Her stories feature alpha heroes who meet their match in bold, unforgettable heroines, delivering all the swoon-worthy tension romance readers crave. Whether crafting tales of grumpy billionaires, protective bad boys, or dominant athletes with a secret soft side, Lauren’s stories always promise heat, heart, and a satisfying happily ever after.

Her sexy contemporary romances have garnered a legion of devoted readers who know that when they pick up a Lauren Landish book, they’re in for a wild, wickedly fun ride. When she’s not writing steamy scenes or dreaming up new book boyfriends, Lauren can be found enjoying oversize mugs of coffee and plotting fresh ways to make readers blush.

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