
"In the French dynasty, perfection isn't a goal-it's a survival tactic." Isabella French is the crown jewel of Peak State University. As the daughter of a legendary hockey coach and a world-champion figure skater, her life is a choreographed masterpiece of gold medals and high expectations. To the public, she is the "Ice Princess", stoic, elegant, and untouchable. But behind the scenes, Isabella is drowning in the weight of a legacy she never asked for, finding her only escape in books, even in her late night hockey sessions alone in the dark and the "Slapshot" grit she inherited from her father's rinks. When a public meltdown threatens her career, her father orchestrates the ultimate "stability measure": a Pairs partnership with Bradley Calloway. Bradley is the "Ice King", safe, supportive, and the perfect Golden Boy. He offers her the stability she needs to quiet her anxiety and the future her family demands. But then there's Ryder Evans. The Peak State hockey captain is everything Isabella is taught to avoid: loud, rebellious, and dangerously observant. He doesn't see the polished French heiress; he sees the girl who can out-skate any man on his team. Ryder doesn't want her to be perfect, he wants her to be real. As the season heats up, Isabella finds herself caught between two edges. One path leads to the safety of the life she's always known with Bradley, and the other leads to the beautiful, terrifying chaos of a life with Ryder. On the ice, one wrong move can break you. But off the ice, the friction might be the only thing that makes Isabella feel alive.Tous Droits Réservés
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