Lane “Gavin” Knight is the hottest new defenseman for the LA Champions hockey team.
He’s my cousin Maverick’s best friend, and by trick of fate, my new roommate.
But just because he caught me when I fell off the “Welcome Back” parade float in my International Princess crown doesn’t mean he’s a hero. I know him better than that.
Hayden “Haddy” Bradford is the most beautiful woman I’ve ever seen.
She’s a princess, a brilliant scientist… And she hates me.
Until a purple-drink-fueled Halloween hook-up changes both of our lives. It’s something I’ve wanted a long time, but I never dreamed I’d have it with her. Still, I’m the master of high-risk, high-reward plays, and I’ll do what it takes to show her I’m not the man she thinks I am.
I’m there for her every step of the way, supporting, holding her hand, doing my best to show her my true self. I told her I’d catch her when she falls, but no one is catching me—and I’m falling fast. I’m headed straight into the offensive zone.
Everything I want is at stake, but I’m committed to this puck battle, and I intend to win.
(Pinch is a hockey romance with enemies to lovers, roommates to lovers, a cocky bad-boy Hero, a sassy STEM/pageant-princess FMC, an accidental pregnancy, foster dogs, family, and loads of spicy fun. No cheating, no cliffhanger, and no third-act breakup.)
Haddy is living her best life, house-sharing with her cousins while finishing a masters’ program. She’s not surprised when her cousin drops a new temporary roommate on the house without warning, but she’s shocked to see it’s the hot hockey star who broke her friend’s heart in college. She has no use for cheaters, so Haddy is determined to be utterly immune to Gavin’s charms, but he makes that impossible. Gavin is sweet and kind and funny, and all that good boy energy breaks down her defenses until Haddy finally gives in. It’s just one night of being reckless for once in her life, but then it happens again and again and brings life-altering consequences.
I loved these characters so much, from the very first page. Haddy’s scientist-slash-princess energy and sunny optimism pulled me right in and Gavin’s determination to win Haddy over was everything. This is low-angst and fun, with a lot of heart and plenty of heat. This is an amazing start to a new series, and I loved every minute of it. I’d like to thank the author and The Author Agency for providing an ARC in exchange for an honest review.
