Roughing

In this gripping tale, the star defenseman of the Portland Icehawks grapples with his personal demons while harboring deep feelings for Michella, the one woman he cannot forget. Their connection is tumultuous, fraught with the danger of addiction, as he fears that being together could lead to more heartbreak. Complicating things further, Michella's new job with a private investigative agency puts her in peril, drawing the attention of a cryptic serial killer. He must wrestle with the stakes of love and his responsibility to protect her, even as the shadows of his past loom large.