The Girlfriend Zone (Love and Hockey Book 4)

Leighton meets Miles, a tattooed, glasses-wearing man, during a perfect day and night out. Neither realizes Miles is a hockey player on her father's team—the whole point of their "no-work-talk" date. Once she becomes the team photographer, they agree to stay professional, though they struggle when attraction pulls them together after a game. When Leighton moves into Miles's place to care for his rescue dogs, professional boundaries dissolve. Late nights become stolen moments, and she discovers a thoughtful, genuine side of him she hadn't expected. He shows her affection and listens to her hopes and fears, making her heart increasingly attached. But pursuing this connection risks her father's team and both their dreams. Leighton must decide whether to follow her heart or protect what matters most.