My Only Pucking Chance
(2026)(The third book in the Valenridge University series)
A novel by Delilah Evermore
In eight weeks, Jace Nakamura will either secure his future behind the bench… or lose his only shot at the life he was never supposed to want.
He’s never been built for the spotlight.
Not in a world that doesn’t know what to do with a male Omega.
One percent. That’s all he is. An anomaly in a system that overlooks him before he even steps on the ice.
But Jace isn’t here to play.
He’s here to see the game—to break it apart, rebuild it, and prove he belongs as more than just a body on the roster.
The problem?
No pack. No bond. No future.
Because in today’s league, even coaches don’t make it without one.
Valenridge was supposed to be his quiet chance.
Until she arrives.
Kaira Virelli — Captain, Alpha. A powerhouse playmaker with unmatched control, a ruthless edge, and a reputation that follows her across continents.
The first female Alpha to dominate Valenridge from the international circuit—undefeated, controlled, and already rewriting every rule the league was built on.
And she didn’t come alone.
She brought a pack.
Matteo De Luca ''' Defense, #4. Unshakable, brutal, and impossible to get past once he sets his sights on the puck—or a threat.
Tobias Ralph Moreau — Winger, #11. Fast, precise, and lethal on the attack, with a scoring instinct that borders on inevitable.
They’re elite. Untouchable. And already being watched by the league.
They don’t need a coach.
But they want one.
And for reasons Jace doesn'''t understand…
They want him.
Eight weeks.
That’s all he has to decide if he’s willing to step into their world—into a pack that could give him everything he’s worked for…
Because the closer he gets to them, the harder it is to ignore the truth.
This was never just about hockey.
And the only thing more dangerous than being seen……is being wanted.
💥 Tropes You’ll Fall For in My Only Pucking Chance
🏒 Male Omega in a Alpha-Dominated League
🧠 Hockey Strategist / Future Coach Hero
🔥 Dominant Female Alpha Lead
🌍 International Elite Player Pack
🏠 Forced Proximity Team Housing
⚖️ Pack Laws / Required Bonding
🐺 Found Pack, Found Purpose
🔥 Slow-Burn Tension → Emotional Bond
💚 Underdog Who Sees Everything
Genre: Romance
He’s never been built for the spotlight.
Not in a world that doesn’t know what to do with a male Omega.
One percent. That’s all he is. An anomaly in a system that overlooks him before he even steps on the ice.
But Jace isn’t here to play.
He’s here to see the game—to break it apart, rebuild it, and prove he belongs as more than just a body on the roster.
The problem?
No pack. No bond. No future.
Because in today’s league, even coaches don’t make it without one.
Valenridge was supposed to be his quiet chance.
Until she arrives.
Kaira Virelli — Captain, Alpha. A powerhouse playmaker with unmatched control, a ruthless edge, and a reputation that follows her across continents.
The first female Alpha to dominate Valenridge from the international circuit—undefeated, controlled, and already rewriting every rule the league was built on.
And she didn’t come alone.
She brought a pack.
Matteo De Luca ''' Defense, #4. Unshakable, brutal, and impossible to get past once he sets his sights on the puck—or a threat.
Tobias Ralph Moreau — Winger, #11. Fast, precise, and lethal on the attack, with a scoring instinct that borders on inevitable.
They’re elite. Untouchable. And already being watched by the league.
They don’t need a coach.
But they want one.
And for reasons Jace doesn'''t understand…
They want him.
Eight weeks.
That’s all he has to decide if he’s willing to step into their world—into a pack that could give him everything he’s worked for…
Because the closer he gets to them, the harder it is to ignore the truth.
This was never just about hockey.
And the only thing more dangerous than being seen……is being wanted.
💥 Tropes You’ll Fall For in My Only Pucking Chance
🏒 Male Omega in a Alpha-Dominated League
🧠 Hockey Strategist / Future Coach Hero
🔥 Dominant Female Alpha Lead
🌍 International Elite Player Pack
🏠 Forced Proximity Team Housing
⚖️ Pack Laws / Required Bonding
🐺 Found Pack, Found Purpose
🔥 Slow-Burn Tension → Emotional Bond
💚 Underdog Who Sees Everything
Genre: Romance