He plays for the win. She was never part of the game plan. When she flies to Calgary for a low-key winter break, the last thing she expects is to fall for one of her brother's loud, reckless teammates. But from the moment Matthew Tkachuk flashes that signature grin across the Gaudreau living room, she knows she's in trouble. He's off-limits. Her brother's teammate. A walking headline with a smirk that could melt the Alberta snow. But fate doesn't care about boundaries. Not when they keep running into each other - in kitchens at midnight, in crowded arenas, in stolen moments where neither of them says what they're really thinking. As her quiet visit turns into something deeper, their chemistry becomes impossible to ignore. From Calgary to Florida, through trades, distance, and long nights apart, one thing remains constant: it's always him. Years later, when the final buzzer sounds and the Cup is won, he doesn't go looking for the trophy. He comes running to her. A story about forbidden beginnings, unforgettable connections, and the kind of love that knows exactly where home is.

Everyone knows the number one rule in the locker room: Don't even look at the coach's daughter. But Maddie Blake has never been great at following rules. After years of living in her dad's shadow, legendary head coach of the NHL's top team, she's finally back in town, older, bolder, and completely over hockey... or so she tells herself. Then she meets Levi Hunter. Captain of the team. League MVP. NHL's golden boy. And the one guy her dad has literally warned every player about. He's cocky, charming, and stupidly gorgeous. And for some reason, he won't stay out of her way, or her thoughts. What starts as innocent flirting turns into stolen glances at practice, late night texts, and a spark that threatens to become something deeper. In a world where the game comes first, falling for him might just be the riskiest play Maddie's ever made. And in hockey, one wrong move can cost you everything. *closed door romance*

Auston Matthews has everything he's ever wanted - captain of the Toronto Maple Leafs, one of the league's best players, one of the highest-paid athletes, and a face recognized everywhere he goes. He's charming, confident, and has a reputation for getting what he wants - on and off the ice. But when the team's new head coach arrives in Toronto with his daughter, Auston meets someone who doesn't give a damn about him, his fame, or his smile. Olivia Murphy. At twenty-six, Olivia is running three successful dance studios across New York, California, and now Toronto. Her life is packed - managing dancers, handling expansion plans, and keeping her brand thriving. She doesn't have time for distractions, especially not the kind that wear skates and think they own the world. Her last relationship with NHL defenseman Brandon Montour left her heart in pieces and her faith in men buried somewhere deep. He's married now - to the woman he cheated on her with - and Olivia has no intention of ever stepping back into that world again. She's 5'1" with long dark brown hair, sharp wit, and a presence that turns heads without trying. To most, she's beautiful and intimidating all at once. To Auston Matthews? She's a challenge - one he can't resist. But Olivia's walls are high, and she's learned that even the most confident man can fall when he's skating on thin emotional ice. I used chat gpt to help with grammar and punctuation as well as help with some prompts*