Bleacher Report: Fake Dating Hockey Romance (Rookie Hawkeyes Series Book 2)

A podcast host needs an interview to secure her syndication deal, and that opportunity hinges on Hunter Reed, an NHL player known for his playboy reputation. Their first meeting at a bar goes poorly when he mistakes her for a puck bunny. Despite their rocky start, a Date-A-Player charity auction, his manipulative ex, and a public kiss force them into a fake relationship. As Hunter moves into her apartment and inserts himself into her daily life—with texts, notes, and family dinners—the line between pretend and real blurs. She struggles to maintain emotional distance as he becomes increasingly present in her world. Complications mount as his ex-girlfriend pursues him, trade rumors circulate, her career remains uncertain, and unexpected feelings develop. She must decide whether to stay safely on the sidelines or fully commit to what's becoming real.