Break the Ice

<p><strong>He's the cocky celebrity goalie who wants a fresh start. She's the ruthless assistant coach who wants him off her team. Working together to win a championship will be no easy score.</strong></p><p>Why would star goaltender Daniel Evans join the struggling Toronto Towers? Assistant coach Lauryn Jackson is skeptical of his motives and overrated skillset.</p><p>Daniel just wants to get on the good side of Lauryn's skirt-suit and stilettos but she doesn't have time for his smug perfectly scruffy face. She's determined to lead the Towers to victory in her own way but the men in power have different plans. Lauryn soon realizes she could use Daniel's influence to her advantage.</p><p>As the Towers chase an elusive championship title the tension and attraction build between Daniel and Lauryn. Their undeniable connection forces them to confront their deepest fears and desires.</p><p><em>Break the Ice</em> is a pro-hockey contemporary romance written by a former sports journalist. The banter is as sharp as skates. The steamy scenes are more intense than power plays. And the laughs hit like unexpected slap shots.</p><p>This heartwarming long-form novel is the first book in the <em>Game Over</em> series and can be read as a standalone.</p><p><strong>What makes this hockey romance unique?</strong></p><p>- <strong>The female protagonist is a member of the hockey team</strong> - not a figure skater a public relations manager or a player's sister. <em>Break the Ice</em>'s female lead is a coach!</p><p>- In this universe <strong>the NHL doesn't exist</strong>. Instead the fictional North American Hockey League is the pinnacle of pro-hockey and is more progressive about employing women and people of colour.</p><p>- <strong>It's not just about love and dating</strong>. It's about how to land your dream job. It's about how to communicate effectively. It's about how to manage anxiety.</p><p><strong>Additionally <em>Break the Ice</em> explores these key concepts: </strong></p><p>- Ambitious women navigating a <strong>male-dominated industry</strong>.</p><p>- Building a <strong>chosen family</strong>.</p><p>- Challenging <strong>white privilege</strong> in Canadian hockey culture.</p><p><strong>Not a hockey fan? Not a problem!</strong></p><p>This novel includes footnotes to empower readers with relevant hockey knowledge!</p><p><strong>Content warning: </strong></p><p>This novel contains mature themes and content that may be distressing to some readers including but not limited to: explicit language sexual scenes descriptions of violence and injury psychological trauma alcohol use and references to mental health struggles. Reader discretion is strongly advised. For more information visit the author's website: <strong>jestongio.com</strong></p>