A USA TODAY BESTSELLER! She’s an honors student with ambitious graduate school plans and he’s a jock with only hockey on his mind, but once their worlds collide, their connection is hot enough to melt an ice rink. An ultimatum from Summer Preston’s thesis advisor thrusts her into an unexpected collision with the hockey team’s captain, Aiden Crawford. She’s caught between conflicting desires of fulfilling her lifelong dream of becoming a sport psychologist and staying as far away as possible from the god-awful sport. And once she meets Aiden—well, let’s just say he confirms all her worst assumptions about hockey players. Being the captain of the college hockey team has its perks, except when a reckless mistake by Aiden’s team threatens to jeopardize their entire season. As punishment, Aiden’s coach nominates him as the subject of a student research project. Participating is the last thing he wants to do, especially since the girl leading the project looks like she could wield his skates as a weapon. Summer can’t stand Aiden’s blasé approach to life, and Aiden doesn’t understand why she’s twenty years old with a twenty-five-year plan. But their bickering soon turns to bantering—and once they let their guards down, there’s nothing to check their feelings.
Beyond the Ice Series
This series dives into passionate and often unexpected romances blossoming between university students. Follow the journeys of young individuals navigating personal ambitions, academic pressures, and, most importantly, their burgeoning feelings. The stark contrasts between the protagonists—often between the meticulously planned academic and the free-spirited athlete—create electrifying tension and unforgettable moments. These stories promise not only sweet romance but also the discovery of hidden desires and the finding of true love in the most unlikely of circumstances.
Recommended Reading Order
Spiral
- 368 pages
- 13 hours of reading
The story revolves around Elias Westbrook, a rookie hockey player grappling with fame and media pressure, and Sage Beaumont, an aspiring ballerina seeking recognition. Their paths cross when Sage proposes a fake-dating arrangement to boost her visibility and help Elias escape the spotlight. As they navigate this charade, their initial boundaries blur, leading to a powerful connection. Both must confront their feelings and decide whether to embrace their relationship or end it before it becomes too complicated.