I’m the most hated player in the NHL. I’m famous for fighting dirty, and it’s earned me a nickname: Dirty Del.

When I get traded to the Denver Bashers, I’m told to clean up my act.

The team’s social media girl, Ingrid, is helping me sweeten my public image. She’s everything I’m not: bubbly and likable with a sunshine smile.

She’s also stunningly beautiful—and totally off limits. Her cousin—my teammate—hates my guts and warned me to stay away from her.

But the more time we spend working together, the more I like Ingrid. When I open up to her about my darkest secret, she makes me feel comforted and supported. And when she tells me about the terrible way her ex treated her, I’m determined to spoil her in every way… in and out of the bedroom.

It’s not long before I start to catch feels.

I need to focus on my career. I don’t need any distractions, especially not a relationship.

But I’m falling hard for this beautiful sunshine girl.

June deBorahae