Slapshots & Secret Admirers
The only thing more dangerous than a slapshot is the secret identity of the woman he’s falling for.
At thirty-four, Dalton Brooks is the stoic heart of the Nashville Nighthawks, holding a fracturing team together while hiding a career-ending injury. He doesn't have time for Gwendolyn Hughes, the hyper-competent nutritionist hired to overhaul the team's health protocols. Their professional relationship is a war of attrition, fueled by sharp banter and a mutual refusal to back down.
To survive the pressure, Dalton turns to SafeSpace, an anonymous app where he finds solace in the wit and empathy of a user named Crimson_Fox. Little does he know, his digital soulmate is the same 'tyrannical blender-wielding menace' who makes his life a living hell every day at the arena. When a slip of the tongue reveals her identity, Dalton must decide if he can bridge the gap between their workplace friction and digital intimacy.
As the General Manager moves to scapegoat Gwendolyn for the team’s struggles, Dalton faces a choice: protect his stoic, unbreakable persona or risk his career to publicly fight for the woman who has already captured his heart. It’s a high-stakes game where the truth is the most dangerous play on the ice.
The Blurb
At thirty-four, Dalton Brooks is the stoic heart of the Nashville Nighthawks, holding a fracturing team together while hiding a career-ending injury. He doesn't have time for Gwendolyn Hughes, the hyper-competent nutritionist hired to overhaul the team's health protocols. Their professional relationship is a war of attrition, fueled by sharp banter and a mutual refusal to back down.
To survive the pressure, Dalton turns to SafeSpace, an anonymous app where he finds solace in the wit and empathy of a user named Crimson_Fox. Little does he know, his digital soulmate is the same 'tyrannical blender-wielding menace' who makes his life a living hell every day at the arena. When a slip of the tongue reveals her identity, Dalton must decide if he can bridge the gap between their workplace friction and digital intimacy.
As the General Manager moves to scapegoat Gwendolyn for the team’s struggles, Dalton faces a choice: protect his stoic, unbreakable persona or risk his career to publicly fight for the woman who has already captured his heart. It’s a high-stakes game where the truth is the most dangerous play on the ice.