Its always been just me and my girl, Stanley Puck.

Now Im fake engaged to a fierce vet who hates me, to win a team dog contest.

And winning isnt about the $100,000 prize anymore. Its about her.

Everyone knows me as the hockey star with the Instagram-famous golden retriever.

They see the matching sunglasses, the cocky smile, the perfect life.

They think they know my story.

They dont.

When I enter dog show competitions, its not for the cameras.

I have my reasons.

What I dont have is time for distractions—especially not a sexy small-town vet.

Morgan Bailey. With her rescue dog, she’s all heart.

With me? Instant enemies.

Which is...

Its always been just me and my girl, Stanley Puck.

Now Im fake engaged to a fierce vet who hates me, to win a team dog contest.

And winning isnt about the $100,000 prize anymore. Its about her.

Everyone knows me as the hockey star with the Instagram-famous golden retriever.

They see the matching sunglasses, the cocky smile, the perfect life.

They think they know my story.

They dont.

When I enter dog show competitions, its not for the cameras.

I have my reasons.

What I dont have is time for distractions—especially not a sexy small-town vet.

Morgan Bailey. With her rescue dog, she’s all heart.

With me? Instant enemies.

Which is fine, really.

Except for the part where I’m falling for her.

So, suddenly, the games pucking on for real.

And trying to ignore this heat while we train?

Damn near impossible—like teaching Stanley to parallel park.

The more I see the way she fights for the animals no one else will, the more I want to stay.

Ive already lost one girl I couldnt save.

I wont lose another.