The Penalty — Box By Odette Stone

Mica is a broody, commitment-phobic defenseman with a tragic past, while Charlie is a resilient, "steadfast" lead who has crushed on him for two years.

Mica needs to clean up his reckless image to save his NHL career, while Charlie is drowning in debt. They enter a "fake" marriage that quickly turns intense. The Penalty Box by Odette Stone

The novel is widely characterized by its , which many reviewers find addictive despite its lack of realism. Mica is a broody, commitment-phobic defenseman with a