Puck, No!: An Enemies-to-Lovers Hockey Rom-Com

Hockey’s golden boy vs. his biggest critic—game on.

Olivia Parker doesn’t do sports. She does headlines. Sharp, no-nonsense ones that expose overhyped athletes for what they are—flashy, overpaid showboats. And the king of the hype machine? Nate Carter, star forward of the Brooklyn Thunder and walking sponsorship deal. So when her boss assigns her a season-long deep dive on Nate, she’s less than thrilled.

Nate Carter has spent years perfecting his media-trained smile, dodging reporters, and proving he’s more than just a pretty face. But Olivia Parker? She’s different. She calls him out, gets under his skin—and worst of all, she doesn’t fall for his charm.

Then an on-ice accident turns into an internet meme, forcing Olivia and Nate into a PR-fueled “truce” to keep fans happy. Now they’re stuck playing nice in joint interviews, road trips, and one truly unfortunate charity event. The more time Olivia spends around Nate, the harder it is to pretend he’s just another overhyped athlete. And Nate? Well, he’s starting to think Olivia might be his toughest rival yet.

But when Olivia’s dream job offer threatens to send her far away from the world of hockey—and Nate—she has to decide: is love just another overhyped fantasy, or is this rivalry worth the risk?

🏒 A snarky, swoon-filled closed-door sports rom-com featuring:

✔ Enemies-to-lovers tension (because falling for the guy you’re assigned to cover? Not great career planning.)

✔ Forced proximity (team planes, shared press conferences, and way too much eye contact.)

✔ A slow-burn romance (where the banter is just foreplay.)

✔ A viral moment that forces them together (because of course the internet ships them.)

✔ He falls first—and hard. (But convincing Olivia? That’s the real challenge.)

Perfect for fans of witty banter, hockey-fueled tension, and heroes who are just the right amount of smug.