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When Allie desperately needs a rebound after a painful breakup, the charming hockey star Dean seems like the perfect one-night-only solution—except their chemistry is so explosive that Dean refuses to accept the "just once" rule. As he pursues her with the same intensity he brings to the ice, Allie has to decide if the infuriatingly charming player is capable of actually changing his ways, or if she's just setting herself up for heartbreak round two. With witty banter, sizzling tension, and a hero determined to prove he's more than just his reputation, this is the perfect blend of swoon-worthy sports romance that'll have you rooting for them both.
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Magnetic tension, witty banter, and sizzling chemistry. Blend confident indie-pop energy with sensual R&B and sultry alt-rock. Think confident swagger meets vulnerable moments—playful, flirty, intensely passionate. Artists like The Weeknd, SZA, Arctic Monkeys, and Khalid capture this electric push-pull of desire and defiance.
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