He lost his best friend. His reputation. His team.
All he has left is a feral cat…and a chance at something real.
When defenseman Jax Malone refuses to throw a playoff game, he goes from hockey’s golden boy to its most hated villain overnight. Betrayed and broken, he finds unlikely allies in a battle-scarred tomcat, a teammate who won’t abandon him, and Molly Finch—the sunshine kindergarten teacher who sees past his bad-boy reputation.
This isn’t just a hockey romance. It’s brotherhood betrayed, redemption earned, and a love story that proves sometimes you have to lose everything to find what really matters.
Betrayal
Redemption
Psychological
Newadult
Protective
Antihero
Healing
Identity
Thriller
Audiobook details
GenreRomance
Length1 hr 52 mins
Narrated bySelect Your Own
FormateBook with Audio
Publish dateSep 3, 2025
LanguageEnglish
Table of contents
1Introduction
54. Broken Bonds on Thin Ice
21. The Puck Drops
65. Victory’s Price
32. Penalties, Pucks, and Playground Promises
76. Caffeinated Confessions
43. Cross-Checks & Crumbling Trust
87. Trade Winds and New Beginnings
About the author
Sloane Everly
Sloane Everly is the author of heartwarming sports romances, specializing in small-town charm and unexpected happily-ever-afters. Her debut novella, Puck, Love & Pumpkin Spice, invites readers to Maple Falls, Vermont, where the scent of coffee and pumpkin spice meets the thrill of the hockey rink.
When not crafting stories about athletes falling for charming locals, Sloane can be found (perhaps) enjoying a perfectly brewed latte or cheering from the sidelines for her favorite teams. She’s not on social media as she’s busy writing the next book.View all by Sloane Everly
