He’s the grumpy MVP with a reputation to repair, but when Santa Claus collides with his face, this hockey star might just score the most unexpected goal of his life.
Tessa:
As a freelance illustrator who fled the city to escape the spotlight, I’m perfectly content creating watercolor cards in my cozy Blue Ridge studio. That is, until a gust of wind sends my artwork flying—right into the face of Leo Dickinson, the Buffaloes’ brooding left wing with a reputation for avoiding both the press…and relationships.
When we’re paired to run the team’s “Letters to Santa” charity booth, I expect awkward silence from the notoriously quiet hockey star. Instead, I discover a secret bookworm who discusses watercolor techniques and notices details in my paintings that others miss. Between late-night cocoa conversations and snowflake kisses in the town square, our connection feels magical—until a viral photo threatens everything I’ve rebuilt.
With my private world suddenly exposed and old insecurities resurfacing, I have to decide if I’m brave enough to step into the spotlight for love. Leo might be shooting to get Santa to bring me everything I want for Christmas, but my nerves aren’t as strong as his.
Can I trust that he didn’t just get caught up in holiday magic, or will fear send me skating away from the most beautiful connection I’ve ever known?
Laney Kate is a sweet romcom author who loves crafting heartwarming stories of instalove, charming hockey players, and the small-town heroines who steal their hearts.
With a knack for blending laugh-out-loud moments, swoon-worthy romance, and just the right amount of drama, Laney’s books are the perfect escape for anyone craving happily-ever-afters on and off the ice.
When she’s not writing, you can find Laney binge-watching hockey games, experimenting with new dessert recipes, or curling up with her pups, a cozy blanket, and a crime drama.
Her stories are sweet, fun, and guaranteed to leave you smiling!
See her other books and pen names here: https://feelgoodfictionbooks.
USA Today bestseller Elana Johnson writes adult contemporary beach romance. She is the author of over 130 books across two names, and there's nothing better than sun, sand, and swoon-worthy kisses! Unless it's a sweet-and-sexy cowboy - read those under her pen name of Liz Isaacson. Learn more about her sweet beach romances at www.elanajohnson.com. Join her texting group by sending the word SAND to 474747 and get exclusive sales, freebies, and more.