Just Don't Call It Love

Welcome to Rebel, Louisiana-- where the humidity feels personal, even the otters hold grudges, and chaos is a competitive sport. I used to play hockey in sold-out arenas. Now my wrecked knee and I are stuck in a little bayou town that’s been mad at me for a year. I need a big comeback–and ZERO drama.So first thing, I get tackled at the airport by a sunshiny woman in yellow overalls who’s thwarting my kidnapping… by her grandpas.That’s Nora Delaune—Parks & Rec director, caffeine-powered menace, and the only person in town willing to give me a chance. She needs me to win games and help save the town’s ice arena before it gets turned into a laser-tag nightmare.And I… kind of like being needed by her. Even when she’s producing a singing, dancing, wig-wearing ice extravaganza that is definitely not hockey.Then my sister—the team’s new owner—drops the bomb: if Nora and I “date,” the town might stop hating me.Fine. We’ll fake it. As long as we don’t call it love.But between late-night practices, the sugar-addicted swamp-werewolf mascot, otter drama, and the way Nora looks at me like I’m worth rooting for…I’m in trouble.I came to Rebel to rebuild my career.I didn’t expect to lose my heart doing it.Why You'll Love It! TROPES:• Hockey• Steamy small town• Faking Dating• Grumpy Sunshine• Found family• Rom comMICRO-TROPES:• Girl gang• Meddling older folk• Her chaos makes him nuts• Millionaire city guy stuck in a small town• The Nickname that hits like a kiss• Otter obsession • A town that’s a character on its own