She was the journalist determined to dig up dirt. He was the playboy who made her believe in love. One scandalous story turned into so much more.

Birdie Jones wasn't looking for love. As a single mom and an ambitious journalist, her hands were full with her son Dexter and chasing the next big scoop. But when she's assigned to interview Rex Bennett—retired high school hero, new hockey star, and serial playboy—she knows she's stepping into dangerous territory.

Rex had a reputation to protect and a secret to hide. The flashy lifestyle? A distraction. The endless string of headlines? A game. Behind it all, he was fighting a battle no one knew about. When Birdie stumbled into his life—literally—he didn't expect her to challenge everything he thought he knew about himself.

Their chemistry ignited during their first meeting. One unforgettable night left them both with more than they bargained for. With a surprise baby on the way, a nosy media eager for the next scoop, and their undeniable connection pulling them together, Birdie and Rex had to navigate a world where secrets collided with second chances.

Though they were polar opposites, they had one thing in common: a passion that couldn't be denied. Could Birdie take a chance on the man behind the mask? Could Rex convince her he was more than his reputation?

Tropes: playboy redemption, opposites attract, accidental baby, single mom, high school hero, nerd-to-glam transformation, small-town romance, curvy and confident heroine, hidden chronic illness, witty banter, emotional tension, slow-burn heat.