He’s the hottest player in the league. She’s the shy girl he’s never forgotten. When NHL star Maddox Mercer asks his best friend’s little sister to be his personal assistant, shy, rule-following Callie can’t say no—even if working for her brother's best friend and longtime crush feels like a very bad idea. Especially when he needs a fake girlfriend to fix his PR mess… and she’s the only one he trusts. Now they’re sharing hotel rooms, holding hands in public, and trying not to cross the line between pretend and very real feelings. He’s a player on and off the ice. She’s never been anyone’s fantasy. But under all that slow-burn tension? One spark is all it takes. Brother’s Best Friend, Fake Dating, One Bed, Slow Burn, Instalove, Romcom Vibes Perfect for fans Heart-melting tension, awkward heroines, and heroes who fall hard.