Isabella Castillo has always played by the rules. A straight-A student and the most organized manager her high school hockey team has ever seen, she’s now on the verge of realizing her dream as a sports journalist. But when she’s assigned to profile the Tampa Bay Lightning’s star center, Elliot Adler—a man she thought she’d left in her past—her perfectly ordered life gets a little chaotic.
Elliot Adler has always been the life of the party. A prankster with a devil-may-care attitude, he’s known for his charm on and off the ice. But behind the playful persona is a man grappling with the loss of his father and the expectations of a demanding career. When Isabella reappears in his life, he sees a chance to right the wrongs of their past—starting with the prom night misunderstanding that drove them apart.
As Isabella digs into Elliot’s life for her article, she uncovers more than just his impressive stats. But old wounds run deep, and as the two navigate the murky waters of their shared history, they must decide whether to let the past define their future—or take a shot at something more.
Set against the backdrop of Florida’s vibrant sports scene, this is a story about second chances, unexpected romance, and the thrill of the game—both on the ice and in the heart.
This is the prequel novella for the Sports in the Sunshine State RomCom series: a collection of interconnected, clean sports romances, each featuring its own unique love story. While all books are linked, they can be enjoyed as standalones. You’ll enjoy high-action sports sequences, sizzling chemistry, with no cursing or smut. Download it for free today and join Tiffany’s newsletter!