Excerpt!
Yup, first day of my job and this is my life now.
"No, man, it's like this," Asher is saying to the other two as he lifts his foot and taps it with his gloved hand, then does the same to the other foot before spinning around, his arms above his head.
I applaud him from my spot at the team bench as I lean over the boards for a clear shot. "That was awesome, Asher!"
He smiles at me before he returns to the lesson, and I watch once more as Cade and Weston do their best to copy Asher's moves.
I try not to laugh. Really, I do. But they look so dang funny next to Asher's sleek, honed dance skills, even the looks on their faces showing they're completely flummoxed by this new way of moving on the ice.
"Come on, man. I look like I'm having a seizure," Weston complains.
"Nah, you're doing great, Smith!" Asher says, not missing a beat. "It's all in the hips. It's just like you're trying to dodge a check, but make it sexy, eh?"
I snort laugh and am glad the guys are too engrossed in their dance routine to notice.
"Make it sexy? Dude, I'm wearing thirty pounds of protective gear and sweating like I just did suicide drills," Cade complains.
"No one wants to hear about your sweat, Lennox," Weston says, and he receives a shove from Cade.
"Yeah, sweat isn't sexy," Asher says before he transitions into the next move. "This is the move that gets all the likes. Just watch, okay?"
There really is something so endearing about watching some of the NHL's top players trying to nail a dance move that's probably meant for lithe teenagers with very different builds than these guys.
Author bio:
Kate O’Keeffe is a USA Today bestselling author known for her fun, feel-good romantic comedies brimming with humor, heart, and happily ever afters. A native of New Zealand, Kate has crafted numerous popular series, garnering a devoted international readership.
With a flair for witty banter and irresistible heroines navigating the ups and downs of modern dating, Kate’s novels showcase strong friendships, comedic entanglements, and the of course sometimes bumpy but always hopeful road to love.
When she’s not writing, Kate can often be found reading romcoms, binging her favourite shows, or spending time with her friends and family in the beautiful Hawke’s Bay region of New Zealand.
I survived chronic illness and a cheating ex. Surely I can resist one charming hockey player…right?
Clara
Working as the social media manager for a pro hockey team is all fun and games—until you trip into the arms of their biggest flirt during a livestream. Now the fans are shipping us, my boss is thrilled with the engagement, and I’m stuck dodging feelings for Cade Lennox, aka the certified charmer. The problem? My contract says he’s off-limits. My heart, unfortunately, didn’t get the memo.
Cade
I came to this small town to turn over a new leaf. But you know what they say about the best laid plans. All bets are off the second Clara Johnson literally stumbles into my arms and straight into my heart. She’s focused, loyal, and the most beautiful challenge I’ve ever met. All I have to do is prove I’m worth the risk.
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Kate O’Keeffe is a USA Today bestselling author known for her fun, feel-good romantic comedies brimming with humor, heart, and happily ever afters. A native of New Zealand, Kate has crafted numerous popular series, garnering a devoted international readership.
With a flair for witty banter and irresistible heroines navigating the ups and downs of modern dating, Kate’s novels showcase strong friendships, comedic entanglements, and the of course sometimes bumpy but always hopeful road to love.
When she’s not writing, Kate can often be found reading romcoms, binging her favourite shows, or spending time with her friends and family in the beautiful Hawke’s Bay region of New Zealand.
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