The Defenseman's Toy

Aurelia Thee thought seven days of anonymous passion in a secluded mountain cabin would be enough to last a lifetime.

No names, no regrets, just the calloused grip of a stranger who knew exactly how to handle her.

But when she returns to the high-stakes world of professional hockey, the anonymity vanishes. The man who owned her body in the pines is Roscoe Thomas, the star defenseman and the heart of the Storm Center. Now, the heat they shared in the mountains is threatening to melt the ice. Between the roar of the home opener and the shadows of the equipment room, Aurelia and Roscoe are playing a dangerous game. With trade rumors swirling and a ruthless GM watching every move, their secret affair is a PR nightmare waiting to happen.

In a league where every check is brutal and every play is scrutinized, they must decide if their connection is a breakaway success or a devastating penalty.