Lane “Gavin” Knight is the hottest new defenseman for the LA Champions hockey team . He’s my cousin Maverick’s best friend , and by trick of fate, my new roommate . But just because he caught me when I fell off the “Welcome Back” parade float in my International Princess crown doesn’t mean he’s a hero. I know him better than that. Hayden “Haddy” Bradford is the most beautiful woman I’ve ever seen. She’s a princess, a brilliant scientist … And she hates me. Until a purple-drink-fueled Halloween hook-up changes both of our lives. It’s something I’ve wanted a long time, but I never dreamed I’d have it with her. Still, I’m the master of high-risk, high-reward plays, and I’ll do what it takes to show her I’m not the man she thinks I am. I’m there for her every step of the way, supporting, holding her hand, doing my best to show her my true self. I told her I’d catch her when she falls, but no one is catching me— and I’m falling fast . I’m headed straight into the offensive zone. Everything I want is at stake, but I’m committed to this puck battle, and I intend to win. ( Pinch is a hockey romance with enemies to lovers, roommates to lovers, a cocky bad-boy Hero, a sassy STEM/pageant-princess FMC, an accidental pregnancy, foster dogs, family, and loads of spicy fun. No cheating, no cliffhanger, and no third-act breakup.)