Hard Hitter

Description

After ending a long-term relationship, Ari Bettini is determined to find peace of mind by focusing on her work—but her plans are complicated by a powerful attraction to a veteran NHL enforcer. Behind his tough reputation, he carries the physical and emotional consequences of years spent on the ice, along with a past he is reluctant to confront. As their connection deepens, Ari and her guarded hockey star must decide whether trust, intimacy, and love can help them move beyond old wounds. Heartfelt, sexy, and ultimately uplifting, this romance explores healing, second chances, and the courage to let someone in.