This is book two in the Lakes Hockey series. This is Rhys and Freya's (Micky) story. Rhys is a rookie to the Lakes, and looking at focusing on his career and being signed to a longer contract. He has no time to be distracted, especially by women. Everything is fine until he discovers the woman he subscribes to online is also his neighbour. Freya is using her online account to make extra money to save for the retail space she wants. Her neighbour is infuriating her, she tries to be nice, and he is grumpy. What happens when he can't seem to stay away from the girl next door? 

Rhys and Freya's banter was top-notch, with the tension between them building so well. When they finally come together, they are perfectly matched. Rhys is a caring guy outside of the bedroom, but dominant in the bedroom. 

I loved Freya and how hard she was working toward her dream. She has a painful history but has determined her limits and how to come out of it healthier and better. She is strong-willed and works hard for what she wants. Rhys carries a lot of the world on his shoulders, wanting to ensure the people he loves are provided for. When things get spicy, that man has a mouth on him. It was so, so good. 

This is a bit of a darker romance and does contain some potential triggers. Please be mindful of this and proceed with caution. 

read if you like: hockey romance, enemies to lovers,