A charming hockey rookie meets his match in a no-nonsense softball pitcher who sees right through his playboy act—and he's completely smitten. When Robbie convinces Skylar to let him be her fake boyfriend for a family wilderness competition (to help her win over her actual crush, naturally), their pretend romance quickly becomes dangerously real through trust-building challenges and steamy late-night lessons. What starts as a scheme to redeem himself in her eyes spirals into something neither of them expected, and suddenly the line between fake and real gets very, very blurry. If you love banter-filled banter, second-chance chemistry, and watching a cocky guy get humbled by the one woman he can't charm his way past, this is your next obsession!

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Capture the tension of rivals learning to trust each other—upbeat indie pop and feel-good R&B that's flirty yet grounded. Think witty banter set to catchy hooks, playful chemistry, and moments of genuine vulnerability. Energy shifts from competitive fire to romantic warmth.