by Emily Rath
First published 2025
Dr. Teddy O'Connor signs a Swedish marriage license with Henrik Karlsson, the Jacksonville Rays forward he has loved from afar for six years. Henrik needs a spouse to gain custody of his orphaned niece after his sister dies tragically. Teddy convinces himself he's helping out of compassion, but he knows the truth runs deeper. The Swedish government requires the marriage for Henrik's custody case. The Rays organization demands it look authentic to protect their public image. Henrik depends on Teddy to care for his grieving niece during the hockey season. Now Teddy lives in Henrik's apartment, playing the role of devoted husband while hiding his real feelings. The team's PR director watches their every move. Their jobs hang in the balance. Henrik's custody agreement could collapse if anyone discovers the deception. Teddy faces an impossible situation. He must convince everyone their marriage is real while pretending his own love is fake.
Genres: romance, hockey, contemporary-romance, family-drama
Vibes: emotional, intimate, suspenseful
Tropes: enemies-to-lovers, fake-dating
Setting: Jacksonville, Sweden
Period: contemporary
544 pages · Paperback · Kensington