Just Playing for Keeps

A grumpy/sunshine fake dating hockey romance from #1 NYT Bestseller Lauren Blakely!

Ever hear the story about the dating coach who got dumped on the hockey arenas jumbotron?

Everyone did. But I lived it. Including the moment when the teams broody, tattooed star Lake Axelrod swooped in on skates to rescue me from public humiliation.

Even more surprising? When the famously grumpy (and ridiculously sexy) hockey player insists on being my fake boyfriend for my sisters high-profile wedding. Its the perfect sweet revenge plan since my ex is the best man. Bonus – I might even salvage my professional reputation.

We need rules though.

To pull this off, everyone from his teammates to my boss has to believe were a real couple. That means swoony touches and knee-weakening kisses are required. When it ends, we walk away.

But the intensity in Lakes eyes after every post-game kiss makes me wonder if hes pretending. With each whispered secret, the line between fake and real bends. Until it shatters one night in a hotel room.

Soon, he isnt just playing the protective boyfriend—hes the only one who truly sees me.

If Im not careful, Im going to break the most important rule of all: dont fall for your fake date.

This is Lake and Remys romance. Tropes include: grumpy/sunshine hockey romance, fake dating, workplace romance, best friends brother, obsessed hero