When a devastating car accident costs hockey superstar Riley Mitchell his leg, his entire identity crumbles along with his NHL dreams—until Lexi Armstrong, a witty and compassionate athletic trainer, enters his life determined to help him heal in every way that matters. What starts as a strictly physical arrangement between two people who swear they're not looking for complications quickly becomes something neither of them expected, forcing them to confront feelings that go way deeper than their late-night encounters. Watching these two fiercely independent people slowly let their walls down and realize they might be exactly what each other needs is absolutely swoon-worthy. This is a beautifully spicy romance about finding yourself when everything changes and discovering that sometimes the best love stories start with a player who's ready to fight for something that actually lasts.

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A contemporary romance of vulnerability and desire—raw indie rock meets sultry R&B, intimate acoustic moments bleeding into intense, sensual beats. Capture the tension of two people colliding, their walls crumbling, passion igniting. Grumpy and sunshine clashing then merging into something unshakeable.