The Graham Effect

Gigi Graham has three objectives in mind: winning an Olympic gold medal, breaking out from her well-known father's shadow, and earning a spot on the women's national hockey team. All is OK thus far, save two little issues. Alright, a little and a large, grumpy creature. Luke Ryder can assist her in strengthening her play behind the net.

Ryder is a six-five, well-built, obnoxious, impolite, and very attractive. He remains the adversary, however.

But Briar's new co-captain in hockey has his reasons. The men's squad just amalgamated with a competing program, leaving Ryder with a resentful roster full of people who despise each other deeply. To make things worse, he makes the worst possible first impression on his idol, which puts him out of the running for the summer coaching position he's aiming for with the great Garrett Graham. This deal with Gigi is thus genuinely win-win. She puts in a good word with her dad and he helps her get on the national squad.

The lone possible hitch? They're attempting to ignore this mind-boggling, bone-deep, body-numbing chemistry. They are engaged in a risky game, but the rewards might outweigh the dangers.