Face Off

by Chelsea Curto · 2024

Emerson "Emmy" Hartwell finally lands a spot on the struggling D.C. Stars, hoping to prove herself in the NHL. Maverick Miller, the league’s top talent and team captain, has never tasted a winning season. When the fiery left‑winger and the charismatic star collide on the ice, their rivalry sparks an unexpected night of passion. Both swear it’s a one‑time, no‑strings‑attached fling—she won’t date hockey players, he’s a notorious playboy. Yet the chemistry is undeniable, and what should have been a single, secret encounter keeps repeating, blurring the line between teammates and lovers. As they navigate a friends‑with‑benefits pact that threatens to derail their careers, Emmy and Maverick must decide if the heat they share off the rink can become the winning formula they need on it, leading to a fiery, high‑stakes romance that promises a guaranteed happily ever after.