Intro. Rhett Daniels is the NHL’s 6’4” "Ice King"—a cocky, rich defenseman with a "never twice" playboy rule. Beneath his "drop-dead gorgeous" exterior and muscular V-taper frame lies a decade of history with his best friend. They grew up as neighbors, his protective streak evolving into a roommate setup in his luxury penthouse.
When her "serious" heart is broken, Rhett steps in as a "dating coach" to teach her his laid-back, player lifestyle. But the lessons blur: practice kisses turn into midnight marathons, and shared beds become the new norm. When he buys her a toy to "help her relax," the tutorial turns intimate. Rhett’s surgical control slips, replaced by a raw hunger.
For the first time, the man who avoids strings is the one holding them. He realizes his "one-and-done" rule was just a shield. He doesn't want her back on the market; he wants her off it forever. The star player has finally found the only game he’s terrified to lose.