Hayes: Reformed playboy with golden retriever energy, loves his mom, his teammates, and his secret spicy side hustle.
Ava: Coach’s daughter, black cat vibes, Olympic-level figure skater with enough emotional baggage to rival an airport carousel.

This is your classic college romance: star hockey player falls for the mysterious new girl—who just happens to be his coach’s daughter. Sparks fly, tensions rise, and it takes Ava a hot minute (and a lot of convincing) to realize that Hayes might actually be her knight in shining hockey pads. Once she lets him in, though, the man shows up like it’s Game 7 of the finals.

Quick, fun read with good banter and decent spice. Is it groundbreaking literature? No. But sometimes you just need a cute college romcom with all the vibes to hit reset on your brain.