Iโm Maddox Ledger, all-star winger and the reason the Charlotte Strikers killed it in the playoffs. Yeah, the tabloids like to call me arrogant. A real hothead. All I see is a guy who plays to win. Wreaking havoc on the ice, breaking a few heartsโthatโs all just part of the game. And Iโm sure as hell not sitting on the bench.
When my teammate asks me to be in his wedding party, I canโt refuse. Lucky for me, the bridesmaid Iโm paired with is the definition of eye candy, but sheโs so much more than that. Lacey Easton is totally irresistible and she makes me want to be a better man. A glimpse of bare shoulder takes me back to a steamy, two-week Vegas tryst I canโt forget. One Iโm eager to repeat.
Suddenly our one-night stand is turning into the sequel. Still, Laceyโs keeping secrets. She doesnโt trust me. And maybe I deserve it. But I know more than she thinks I do and thereโs no chance Iโm letting her get awayโor letting another guy take what is mine. This time, Iโm playing for keeps.
New York Times and USA Today bestselling author L. P. Dover is a southern belle living in North Carolina with her husband and two beautiful girls. Everythingโs sweeter in the South has always been her mantra and she lives by it, whether itโs with her writing or in her everyday life. Maybe thatโs why sheโs seriously addicted to chocolate.ย
Dover has written countless novels in several different genres, including a childrenโs book with her daughter. Her favorite to write is romantic suspense, but sheโs also found a passion in romantic comedy. She loves to make people laugh which is why youโll never see her without a smile on her face.