Conrad

In "Conrad," the second installment of Susan May Warren's Minnesota Kingston series, hockey star Conrad Kingston unexpectedly becomes the bodyguard to Penelope Pepper, a billionaire heiress and mystery podcaster determined to uncover the truth about her sister’s fiancé's death. As a threat from an unknown stalker grows closer, their fake dating arrangement turns into something more complicated, challenging Conrad’s own fears and protective instincts. With danger closing in and the line between pretense and reality blurring, the two must navigate their evolving feelings while keeping Penelope safe from harm. This clean, suspenseful romance weaves together elements of fake dating and real danger amidst the backdrop of celebrity culture and hockey fandom.