One reckless night with her brother’s teammate was never part of the plan. But some lines were meant to be crossed. Leslie Brooks never planned to sleep with a professional hockey player. Especially not her brother’s teammate. After years of playing it safe—earning two degrees, chasing a career that refuses to materialize, and trying to build a life that makes sense—Leslie decides to do something reckless for once. One night. No expectations. No complications. But the moment she locks eyes with Rowan Masters in the arena tunnel, something shifts. The connection between them is immediate, overwhelming… and impossible to explain. Rowan has spent his entire life chasing discipline and control. As one of the league’s most respected players, he doesn’t take risks off the ice—especially ones that could damage his career or his relationship with his teammates. Sleeping with Landon Brooks’s little sister definitely qualifies as a risk. But from the moment Rowan meets Leslie, walking away isn’t an option. One impulsive night changes everything. When Leslie shows up weeks later with news neither of them expected, their lives collide in ways neither of them planned. Suddenly they’re navigating media scrutiny, family tension, and the uncertain reality of building a relationship that began in a single unforgettable moment. And as Rowan prepares for the opportunity of a lifetime—the chance to compete on the world’s biggest stage—they must decide whether the connection between them is strong enough to survive the spotlight. Because sometimes the line you swore you’d never cross is the one that leads exactly where you’re meant to be. Readers can Professional hockey romanceBrother’s teammate / off-limits heroInstant chemistrySurprise pregnancyProtective hero energyLong-distance loveEmotionally mature relationshipLow-drama, high-devotion romanceGuaranteed HEA / Happily Ever After