Getting involved with your brother’s best friend is risky enough. But when he's a hockey player? It's a whole new level of bad idea.

As a ravenous reader, I’ve got a secret: I’m obsessed with hockey romances. But let me tell you, real life hockey players are nothing like my book boyfriends. So I threw down the gauntlet on BookTok.

I challenged any single guy out there to prove me wrong. Can a real hockey player be as romantic as the ones in my favorite stories? Enter Dawson Hayes, a goalie with a point to prove and my brother’s best friend.

He’s confident he can win me over and take me on the most romantic date of my life. But there’s a catch: for me to accept, I have to pretend that he’s my fake boyfriend. And while he’s unfairly gorgeous, he’s also my brother’s teammate and his best friend.

Keeping him in the fake boyfriend zone is the only way to deal with my secret attraction. Turns out, the line between fake and real isn't just blurry, it’s become impossible to tell the difference when he looks at me with those eyes that say, You’re mine. DAWSON The first time I met Emmy, her brother warned me to stay away.

As hockey teammates, that made her totally off-limits. Now I’m back in Emmy’s small town to play hockey, and I can’t resist her dating challenge: to find out if any man can be more romantic than the book boyfriends she adores. Emmy and I are both fiercely competitive, and I’m determined to win her over.

When the moment of truth comes, the chemistry between us turns into something neither of us expected: A romantic face-off between friends who are insanely attracted to each other. Now, I’m out to prove to her that you should never judge a book by its cover—or a hockey player when it comes to love. The Friend Face Off is part of the Love on Thin Ice sweet small town hockey romcom series.

It's a brother’s best friend, closed door hockey romcom with fake dating, friends to lovers and You’ve Got Mail vibes. It's a small town romance with all the sizzle and chemistry, but none of the spice. Slide into the Love on Thin Ice series for a sweet romantic escape.

Seven authors, seven short books, and one charming town. Get ready for heartwarming love stories and all the fall feels. Start reading now!

Breaking the Ice by Whitney Dineen The Rebound Play by Kate O’Keeffe The Friend Face Off by Grace Worthington Love in Overtime by Melissa Baldwin The Parent Playbook by Elsie Woods Love at First Skate by Ellie Hall Penalties and Proposals by Anne Kemp

Welcome to the quaint town of Riversend, where hockey is more than just a sport; it's a way of life. When childhood pals Riley and Max find themselves caught in a playful rivalry on ice, the friendly competition quickly turns into something more romantic. Peppered with humor, heartwarming moments, and the cozy charm of small-town life, The Friend Face Off offers a romantic comedy that explores the line between friendship and love.

Join Riley and Max as they skate through mischief, misunderstandings, and the eventual revelation that love might be the ultimate goal in their hilarious match-up.

Friendship can sometimes unexpectedly blossom into romance making the journey all the more delightful. Small-town charm and humor breath life into a warm endearing romantic comedy filled with relatable characters. The dazzling allure of hockey adds a fresh exciting backdrop to an enchanting love story.

In the heart of Riversend, where the community gathers for every hockey game, Riley Parker has always been the sweetheart on the rink. Her childhood friend Max Taylor is the town's beloved golden boy and hockey star. Their friendship is rock solid until a friendly bet on the local ice turns everything topsy-turvy.

/n Neither Riley nor Max anticipates the whirlwind of emotion and confusion that follows their light-hearted challenge. The playful camaraderie takes an unexpected turn, and soon, it's not just about who skates the fastest or scores the most goals. It's about deciphering what feelings lie beneath the surface smiles and jesting teasers.

/n As they navigate through their chaotic emotions amidst cheers from neighbors and a growing fandom, Riley and Max are on a journey to discover what they truly want. With the close-knit community's grapevine buzzing, they grapple with newfound realizations that test their friendship and flirt with uncharted territories of romance. /n Laced with laughter, secrets, and tender moments, their playful duel on ice is more than just a hockey face-off.

It becomes an eye-opening experience that challenges them to confront their hearts' desires. As Riley finesses her way through charming stumbles and Max holds onto revelations as slippery as the ice beneath, they realize love might just be the ultimate goal.

The Friend Face Off pairs the excitement of hockey with an enchanting narrative of romance and humor The interwoven tapestry of witty dialogue and heartfelt moments pulls readers into Riversend's community spirit /n The novel is imbued with the distinct essence of a small-town setting highlighting the quirks and relationships that make shared spaces feel like a family homestead This delightful scenery acts as a cozy backdrop /n Captivating character development from playful teasing to deeper emotional revelations ensures readers are engaged in Riley and Max's adventure rooting for them to succeed both on and off the ice.