Her Heart-stopping Rookie: River City Kings Hockey Romance

She's sworn off hockey players. He's the rookie determined to change her mind. After two heartbreaks courtesy of hockey players, Bailey Brandt has made a firm rule: never again. She's strong, determined, and fiercely protective of her heart. But Trevor Johanson, her brother's newest teammate with ice-blue eyes and a quiet, earnest charm, isn't deterred. Not by her walls, not by the unspoken "player code," and definitely not by her overprotective brother. Trevor knows what it's like to be judged on appearances, and Bailey's guarded strength only makes him more certain she's worth the risk. Their chemistry sparks in small-town streets, at the ice cream shop with cherry stems and laughter, and in stolen moments where Bailey's defenses slip just enough for hope to shine through. But when loyalty, fear, and old wounds collide, Bailey must decide whether trust is worth the leap - and whether love can win when her past tries to pull them apart. A heartwarming, slowburn, small-town romance about trust, forgiveness, and choosing the person who chooses you.