{"product_id":"break-the-ice-a-heartwarming-hockey-romance-paperback","title":"Break the Ice: A Heartwarming Hockey Romance - Paperback","description":"\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cp style=\"text-align: right;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/reportcopyrightinfringement.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eReport copyright infringement\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eJes Tongio\u003c\/b\u003e (Author)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHe's the cocky celebrity goalie who wants a fresh start. She's the ruthless assistant coach who wants him off her team. Working together to win a championship will be no easy score.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eWhy would star goaltender Daniel Evans join the struggling Toronto Towers? Assistant coach Lauryn Jackson is skeptical of his motives and overrated skillset.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eDaniel just wants to get on the good side of Lauryn's skirt-suit and stilettos, but she doesn't have time for his smug, perfectly scruffy face. She's determined to lead the Towers to victory in her own way, but the men in power have different plans. Lauryn soon realizes she could use Daniel's influence to her advantage.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAs the Towers chase an elusive championship title, the tension and attraction build between Daniel and Lauryn. Their undeniable connection forces them to confront their deepest fears and desires.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eBreak the Ice\u003c\/em\u003e is a pro-hockey contemporary romance, written by a former sports journalist. The banter is as sharp as skates. The steamy scenes are more intense than power plays. And the laughs hit like unexpected slap shots.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis heartwarming, long-form novel is the first book in the \u003cem\u003eGame Over\u003c\/em\u003e series, and can be read as a standalone.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat makes this hockey romance unique?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e- \u003cstrong\u003eThe female protagonist is a member of the hockey team\u003c\/strong\u003e - not a figure skater, a public relations manager, or a player's sister. \u003cem\u003eBreak the Ice\u003c\/em\u003e's female lead is a coach!\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e- In this universe, \u003cstrong\u003ethe NHL doesn't exist\u003c\/strong\u003e. Instead, the fictional North American Hockey League is the pinnacle of pro-hockey, and is more progressive about employing women and people of colour.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e- \u003cstrong\u003eIt's not just about love and dating\u003c\/strong\u003e. It's about how to land your dream job. It's about how to communicate effectively. It's about how to manage anxiety.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAdditionally, \u003cem\u003eBreak the Ice\u003c\/em\u003e explores these key concepts: \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e- Ambitious women navigating a \u003cstrong\u003emale-dominated industry\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e- Building a \u003cstrong\u003echosen family\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e- Challenging \u003cstrong\u003ewhite privilege\u003c\/strong\u003e in Canadian hockey culture.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNot a hockey fan? Not a problem!\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis novel includes footnotes to empower readers with relevant hockey knowledge!\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eContent warning: \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis novel contains mature themes and content that may be distressing to some readers, including but not limited to: explicit language, sexual scenes, descriptions of violence and injury, psychological trauma, alcohol use, and references to mental health struggles. Reader discretion is strongly advised. For more information, visit the author's website: \u003cstrong\u003ejestongio.com\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 536\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1.19 x 9 x 6 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e October 01, 2024\u003c\/div\u003e\n            ","brand":"BooksCloud","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52583159955763,"sku":"9781068867903","price":35.78,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0300\/5595\/6612\/files\/WN_WRs6tK29781068867903.webp?v=1761558787","url":"https:\/\/www.vysn.com\/en-ca\/products\/break-the-ice-a-heartwarming-hockey-romance-paperback","provider":"VYSN","version":"1.0","type":"link"}