She’s escaping the city. He’s chasing a fresh start. In a town full of surprises, love might be the biggest one. Fiona I’m a city girl turned temporary small-town resident—yes, I know, sounds cliché. But I needed this. A break from Manhattan... and from the near-collapse of the life I thought I had figured out. When my aunt invited me to Maple Falls, I didn’t hesitate. I packed my suitcase and left the city lights behind for something quieter. Life moves slower here, and maybe that’s exactly what my overworked brain needs. I’ve even made a few new friends—one of them being Weston Smith, a new player for the Ice Breakers hockey team. He happens to be there for me at a pivotal moment, no questions asked. Meanwhile, there’s a major crisis unfolding in town, and I feel pulled to get involved. Maybe it’s the fresh air or maybe it’s Weston. I came here planning to leave, but the longer I stay, the harder it is to imagine walking away from this town... and from the people who are starting to feel like home. Weston New team, new town—Maple Falls is my fresh start. Everything I’ve heard makes me think I’m exactly where I’m meant to be. Joining the Ice Breakers is a chance to prove myself, both on and off the ice. What I didn’t expect was how much this team means to the town or how fast a certain city girl would get under my skin. Fiona is bold, energetic, with a softer side she doesn’t show. Before I even realize what’s happening, I’m pulled into a personal crisis she’s going through and a plan to help Maple Falls through a crisis. Not that I mind. The more time I spend with her, the deeper I fall. Maple Falls isn’t just where I play hockey anymore—it’s starting to feel like where my future begins. *** Soulmates and Slapshots is part of the Love in Maple Falls sweet hockey romcom multi-author series. In this slow burn, soulmate romance, a charming city girl meets a nice guy who falls first. It's set in a small town with all the sizzle and chemistry, but none of the spice. Welcome back to Maple Falls—the small town where hockey players fall in love! This is a multi-author series of seven full-length books that could be read as standalones, but we think you'll enjoy them best in order. Fake-Off with Fate by Whitney Dineen Offside and Off-Limits by Kate O’Keefe Checking Mr. Wrong by Anne Kemp Skating and Fake Dating by Ellie Hall Goalie and the Girl Next Door by Elsie Woods Soulmates and Slapshots by Melissa Baldwin The Icing on the Cake by Grace Worthington