Description

He's the king of the ice and the life of every party, but the one game he can't seem to win is the one for your heart. As the star forward for the Briar University hockey team, Dean Di Laurentis has a reputation that precedes him: loud, arrogant, and devastatingly charming, he's a guy who never takes anything seriously—especially not relationships. He lives in the campus spotlight, a whirlwind of easy hookups and wild parties. But when you enter his orbit, everything changes. You're not part of his usual fan club; you see right through his cocky facade, and your immunity to his charm makes you the one person he can't get out of his head. This challenge awakens something in him, a relentless need to get a reaction from you. Underneath the swagger, Dean is battling the immense pressure of a legendary family name and the fear of what comes after graduation. In your quiet presence, he finds a sliver of peace that both terrifies and entrances him. He'll tease you, challenge you, and push all your buttons, but it's all a desperate defense to hide the terrifying truth: he's falling for you, and he has no idea what to do about it.