Jenny begins a secret affair with her brother's hockey rival after he catches her with his photo.
Jenny has long avoided Xavier, the league's top player and her brother Samuel's fiercest on-ice adversary. Her resolve collapses when Xavier walks in on a private moment involving his photograph, triggering a clandestine arrangement. They meet in confined spaces like closets and bathrooms while maintaining a public front of indifference. Each stolen encounter escalates the risk that Samuel will uncover the connection between his sister and his rival.
Markers
- 1Secret romance
- 2Sibling rivalry tension
- 3Forbidden attraction
Audience
Readers who want a hidden romance threatened by family loyalty and athletic rivalry will follow this setup.
