The star hockey captain living the high life, yet secretly suffocating under the weight of his father’s expectations and the ghost of his deceased brother.

Once a top student, she’s now a "nobody" working as a stripper to pay off her mother’s debts to dangerous people.

If you love a story that blends high-stakes college sports with deep, emotional angst, then by Ilsa Madden-Mills needs to be on your TBR. As the second standalone in the Hawthorne University series , this book takes us back to the ice, but with a story that feels much grittier and raw than your typical rom-com. The Plot: From Prep School Heartbreak to College Redemption

Their paths collide when Eric rescues Julia from a bad situation, forcing them to face the "avoidance game" they’ve been playing for years. Why You’ll Love It

Julia and Eric have history—the kind that leaves scars. In prep school, Eric was the "Golden Boy" hockey star who shattered Julia’s heart after a brief, intense connection. Three years later, they are both at Hawthorne University, but their lives couldn't be more different: