He’s the captain of the ice. She’s the sister of the man who hates him. Falling for her could cost him everything. Finn “Frostbite” McAdams is used to leading—his NHL team, the locker room, the scoreboard. As captain, he thrives under pressure. But nothing prepares him for the fight off the ice: a custody battle for his late brother’s daughter that could shatter the fragile family he’s trying to rebuild. The last thing he needs is another headline. Then Lauren Erickson walks back into his life. Sharp-witted food writer. Cupcake perfectionist. And sister to the teammate whose broken engagement still stains Finn’s reputation. Lauren knows she should despise him. She’s tried. But the cocky, laser-focused captain she meets behind closed doors isn’t the scandal the tabloids painted. He’s steady. Protective. Devoted to the little girl who already calls him hers. And when he looks at Lauren like she’s the only thing in the room, it’s impossible not to melt. Stolen dinners turn into heated nights. Playoff adrenaline bleeds into breathless kisses. And the chemistry between them? Definitely not safe for public consumption. But with the media watching, old rumors circling, and a custody hearing looming, one wrong move could cost Finn his daughter—and prove everyone right about the kind of man they think he is. Lauren has spent her life protecting her family. Finn is fighting to build his own. When loyalty collides with desire, will they choose safety… or risk their hearts for a love that refuses to stay frozen?