I can reach around any defense but she’s the one I can’t let go.

Everyone in Sorrowville thinks they know me—the class clown, the youngest Foster brother, the guy who keeps the locker room light even when he’s dying inside. But what nobody knows? I’ve been in love with Joely Parnell since I was old enough to throw a punch.

She’s my best friend, my safe place, the heart of this gritty Minnesota hockey town. Only problem? She’s been off-limits since forever—everyone’s little sister, the one girl I can’t risk losing if I screw this up.

Now my hockey career’s circling the drain,...

I can reach around any defense but she’s the one I can’t let go.

Everyone in Sorrowville thinks they know me—the class clown, the youngest Foster brother, the guy who keeps the locker room light even when he’s dying inside. But what nobody knows? I’ve been in love with Joely Parnell since I was old enough to throw a punch.

She’s my best friend, my safe place, the heart of this gritty Minnesota hockey town. Only problem? She’s been off-limits since forever—everyone’s little sister, the one girl I can’t risk losing if I screw this up.

Now my hockey career’s circling the drain, the team’s on my back, and I’m two bad games away from being benched for good. When Joely gets hurt, I’m the only one she’ll let help her—and suddenly, our lines are blurring faster than I can lace my skates.

But small towns have big mouths. The whole crew’s watching, waiting for me to finally pull my head out and make a move. Only, I’m terrified to risk the friendship I can’t live without for the love I’ve always wanted.

All I know? When it’s Joely, I’ll do whatever it takes to keep her—on the ice, off the ice, and everywhere in between.