Face Off: A Must-Read Sports Romance with NHL's First Female Player and Swoony Team Captain

If you’re into sports romance, let me tell you—Chelsea nailed it with this one. Emmy’s breaking barriers as the first female hockey player in the NHL, and Maverick? Oh, he’s her team’s captain. Naturally, they don’t exactly hit it off at first (cue the icy stares), but soon enough, their not-so-friendly vibes melt into something much warmer. What starts as a rivalry quickly turns into love, and honestly? They’re a match made in hockey heaven. Their chemistry is so obvious it might as well be wearing a jersey. And the best part? We get ALL the scenes—steamy, sweet, playful, and heartfelt.

Now, let’s talk tropes: a reformed playboy? Check. A badass, athletic FMC? Double check. Throw in hockey, banter that’ll have you cackling (seriously, I reread some lines way too many times), and sexual tension so thick you could cut it with a hockey stick? Chef’s kiss. Oh, and the spice? WHEW. 🔥 Let’s just say you’re gonna need a fan, because it is that good.

Also, can we take a moment to appreciate their nicknames? “Emmy girl” and “pretty boy” had me weak in the knees. Ugh, my heart. And speaking of heart—Maverick’s moment with Emmy’s dad? Wholesome doesn’t even begin to cover it. When her dad hit him with the casual “So, how long have you been in love with my daughter?” I got full-on goosebumps. The realization! The emotions! THE IMPACT!

Did I mention he wears her jersey? I'm just gonna let y'all read about it!!!!

This book has everything: spice, emotional growth, and a relationship that’s equal parts love, acceptance, and respect. Emmy and Maverick get each other in ways that heal old wounds and uncover new layers of themselves, and it’s so deeply satisfying to watch them grow together.

Tropes on the roster:

⇛ Dual POV

⇛ He Falls First (and hard)

⇛ Sports Romance

⇛ Forced Proximity

⇛ Friends with Benefits

⇛ Dislike to Love

⇛ Black Cat FMC x Golden Retriever MMC

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Fair warning: your standards are about to hit the stratosphere, because this ball of sunshine and his trailblazing queen deliver everything you didn’t know you needed.