Just Playing for Keeps

In this engaging hockey romance by #1 NYT Bestseller Lauren Blakely, a dating coach experiences public humiliation when her ex dumps her on a jumbotron, only to be rescued by the brooding hockey star, Lake Axelrod. To save face at her sister's wedding, they embark on a fake dating scheme, where they must convince everyone of their chemistry with swoony touches and passionate kisses. As their playful deception blurs the lines between reality and pretense, they confront unexpected feelings that could change everything. With themes of grumpy/sunshine dynamics and workplace romance, this story promises heartfelt twists and alluring tension.