He wants out of the friend zone…she doesn’t believe in happily ever after.

When Lauren starts a no-strings-attached fling with sexy hockey player Dave, she tells him that she’s not looking for love. But Dave can’t stop himself from falling for Lauren — and he’s determined to convince her they’re meant to be… A fun, steamy romance!

He wants forever with Lauren. Now he just has to convince her.

Can Lauren risk everything for the man she’s secretly been falling for? Or will her past stop her from taking a chance on love?

Healthy Scratch—book #1 of the Tampa Suns Hockey Series—is a standalone romance whose main characters’ lives are intertwined with those introduced in The Clearing the Ice Trilogy. You don’t need to read the trilogy to enjoy Healthy Scratch. The book stands on its own, promises HEA, and no cliffhangers! To heighten your enjoyment of the Tampa Suns Hockey Series, you may wish to read The Clearing the Ice Trilogy.