When Violet Hall meets Alex Waters, the legendary (and legendarily cocky) captain of the local NHL team, she's determined to resist his charms—especially since she's already seen firsthand how hockey players treat romance like just another game. But one unforgettable night shatters every assumption she's made about him, and suddenly Alex isn't content to let her walk away. What starts as relentless texting, quirky gifts, and surprisingly genuine connection forces Violet to question everything she thought she knew about the playboy reputation that precedes him. As the line between a one-night stand and something real begins to blur, Violet has to decide if she's brave enough to risk her heart on a guy the tabloids have already written off as a player.

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