The Game of Us

Joelle Morrow has always been a fighter. As a rising lingerie designer, she has battled her way through setbacks, doubts, and late-night sewing marathons, determined to turn her dream of owning a boutique into reality. She's sacrificed too much to get here-love, relationships, and any semblance of a social life. Romance? That's a luxury she can't afford.That is, until Sebastian Brookes walks into the pub where she bartends and shatters her carefully laid plans.Sebastian isn't just another charming customer. He's the newest star of the Boston Knights hockey team, a hometown hero with everything to prove. Back in Boston to claim his rightful place in the big leagues, he's laser-focused on his career. Distractions-especially the kind that come with irresistible smiles and eyes that see right through him-are not on his agenda.But from the moment their paths collide, sparks fly. Their first encounters are anything but smooth-misunderstandings, clumsy moments, and undeniable tension. Yet, despite it all, their chemistry is impossible to ignore.What starts as a slow burn quickly ignites into something neither of them saw coming. Late-night conversations turn into stolen kisses, and suddenly, keeping their eyes on the prize isn't so easy. With Joelle standing at the brink of everything she's worked for and Sebastian unexpectedly sidelined from the ice, they're faced with a choice: put love on hold and chase their dreams separately, or take the ultimate risk and fight for a future together.Will they play it safe and walk away, or is this the kind of love worth skating through the storm for?Perfect for fans of steamy sports romance, fierce heroines, and swoon-worthy athletes, this book will keep you hooked from the first page to the last. If you love passion, ambition, and love stories that defy the odds, this is the one for you.