Palpable Chemistry – The chemistry between these two characters is astounding.Mental Health – Mental health themes are tackled sensitively and honestly throughout the novel.The forced proximity, the developing feelings, it’s all there. Faux Dating – This trope is always a fan favorite.Will this player end up getting played? Or can this hockey star score the girl?

But with the reputation of breaking hearts left, right, and center, Sugar won’t go willingly. The only rule? No falling in love.Īnd to this bad-boy serial dater’s surprise, it’s he who cannot stick to the rules. She’s at frat parties, his favorite bars, and now she’s at his door. Sugar strikes her deal and the couple agrees to put up the pretenses of dating. But that world is turned upside down when Sugar just seemingly pops up wherever he is. Zach Morgan thinks he’s not only king of the ice but the whole entire world. So even though she detests nothing more than arrogant bad-boy athletes who think they run the world, she plans to strike a bargain with the worst of them all – Zach Morgan.

More Character Development Needed – The character’s actions or dialogue can sometimes seem out of place which makes the story as a whole a little less believable.

Dual POV – Get glimpses and a better understanding of the mindsets of both characters.

Hilarious – With tons of laugh-out-loud moments this story is sure to have you in stitches.

Enemies To Lovers – If you’re a fan of this trope you’ll adore the tension-building and slow-burn of this book.

She’ll rehab Bishop and get him back on his feet, and skates, and in return, she’ll finally have an unrelated professional athlete to add to her client list. Simple enough, right? It’s not like there are any feelings to get in the way… Despite the obvious distaste for each other, the pair decide to strike up a deal. It’s actually his team captain’s sister…oops. When a surprise injury puts Bishop on the bench for several weeks, it is none other than his captain’s sister who comes to his aid. This was made all the more surprising considering the team captain had a wife…and she certainly wasn’t her. Only, it turns out she isn’t quite the mystery mistress Bishop thought she was. Take his introduction to his new neighbor for example.Īt a ridiculously late time of 12 am, she came stumbling and sneaking into his team captain’s apartment, making a horrendous racket while doing so. But he should have realized that nothing ever goes to plan. Bishop has just joined Seattle’s NHL expansion team and he could not be more thrilled about it.

Heated rivalry a gay sports romance