Slap Shot

I’ve had a crush on my brother’s best friend for years. Jamie O’Brien is the star left winger for the Boston Bruins. He’s charming, handsome, and has a world-famous smile. He’s also my biggest nightmare. Because when he’s not busy scoring goals and being a hockey god, he’s teasing me. Relentlessly. He calls me a brat. Pulls my hair. Steals my food. He even goads me into verbal sparring matches, knowing I’ll never back down from a challenge. It’s infuriating. And if the fluttering in my stomach whenever he’s near is any indication, I might actually like it. After a disastrous date, Jamie offers to help me forget my woes by teaching me how to ice skate. One innocent lesson turns into two. Then three. Soon, we’re spending every free moment together. The playful teasing turns into lingering touches. The heated banter morphs into whispered promises. And the man I once considered a pest is now consuming my every thought. I know it’s a bad idea. He’s my brother’s teammate. His best friend. Not to mention the fact he’s a professional athlete with groupies falling at his skates. But when he looks at me like I’m the only woman in the world, I can’t help but wonder if this thing between us is just a fling… or the real deal.