Two childhood best friends, one last chance at love, everything to lose. Nathan Sharpe’s path in life was clear from the moment he first picked up a baseball. He never thought anything would rival his love of the game… until he fell for Brenna Quinn—the girl next door, his high school teammate, his best friend. They were the couple everyone expected to last. Then a scandalous affair hit too close to home and upended their world. After high school, Brenna and Nathan each left their hometown, never expecting to see it—or each other—again. Six years later, Nathan’s father leaves them an inheritance—his house, his business, and four cats—but only if they accept it together. Neither of them can afford to walk away from the opportunity to flip these properties. Brenna needs the money to support a custody fight for her sister. And Nathan, fearing his baseball career might be cut short by a shoulder injury, needs a safety net. But working and living together proves their history may not be in the past at all. It isn’t long before Nathan and Brenna remember why they fell in love all those years ago. Resisting the blazing attraction between them is almost as impossible as overcoming their painful past. But maybe it will be okay… they’re only stuck together for the time being. Fans of Mariana Zapata and C.W. Farnsworth will enjoy this dual-POV steamy small-town romance featuring second chance, friends to lovers, and forced proximity tropes, with Highly Sensitive Person (HSP) representation.

Two driven athletes, an undeniable connection, the chance to have it all. Zach Briggs blazed onto the Palmer City Wolves professional hockey team, winning over legions of fans with his carefree demeanor and remarkable skill on the ice. After surviving the sophomore slump, he’s determined to prove his worth and land a long-term contract with the Wolves. Finley Harris was in contention for a spot on the U.S. Olympic gymnastics team. When she pushed herself too far and suffered a medical emergency, her parents forced her to step back and focus on her mental health. Now she’s fighting for a comeback. During the opening game of the most important season of his career, Zach is smashed into the ice and sustains a severe concussion. When he wakes up in his captain’s house, he’s stunned to see Finley—the girl he hooked up with two years ago. His captain’s sister. She can't afford any distractions while trying to revive her career, and he doesn't want to complicate his relationship with her brother. But neither can resist the attraction growing with every shared moment. Surrendering yourself to love is risky… especially when you’re keeping secrets. Fans of Mariana Zapata, Elle Kennedy, and C.W. Farnsworth will enjoy this dual-POV steamy black cat–golden retriever hockey romance, featuring brother’s teammate, secret relationship, and forced proximity tropes with bipolar II disorder representation.