A goalie has to trust his instincts, even when taking a shot to the heartβ¦
Mike Beacon is a champion at defending the net, but off the ice, heβs not so lucky. A widower and a single father, heβs never forgotten Lauren Williams, the ex who gave him the best year of his life. When Lauren reappears in the Bruisers office during the playoffs, Beacon sees his chance to make things right.
Lauren hates that sheβs forced to travel with the team she used to work for and the man who broke her heart. Thereβs still undeniable sexual tension running between her and Mike, but she wonβt go down that road again. Sheβs focused on her plans for the futureβshe doesnβt need a man to make her dreams of motherhood come true.
Lauren plays her best defensive game, but sheβs no match for the dark-eyed goalie. When the field of play moves to Florida, things heat up on the beach.
One of Mikeβs biggest fans doesnβt approveβhis teenage daughter. But a true competitor knows not to waste the perfect shot at love.
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