Officially in the Offensive Zone
(2026)(The third book in the Gold Coast Guardians Hockey Romance series)
A novel by Theresa Papa
They have a secret, forbidden history.
The NHL has given her a league-mandated assignment.
He’s the bad boy of hockey who wants a second chance.
My three non-negotiable rules as the league’s new trainer are: be professional, don’t socialize, and keep my night with Max Stevens a complete secret. Unfortunately, he’s my newest assignment and the star player my father (the league’s most notorious referee) is trying to bury.That night with Max was truly unforgettable. He wears his bad-boy reputation with swagger, and my father has sought to suspend him for years. When a leaked photo threatens to destroy the career I’ve spent years building, I’m forced to choose between my future and the man who haunts my every thought.
Max is tired of playing by the rules. He’s ready to risk a permanent penalty to win me back, even if it means taking on the entire league to prove he’s more than just the ‘bad boy’ on the ice. He’s the uncle who shows up, the brother who never walks away, and the man who never stopped wanting me.
✓ Hockey Romance ✓ Forbidden Romance ✓ Second Chance ✓ Workplace Romance ✓ Forced Proximity ✓ Secret Relationship
Heat Level: Spicy (open door) Vibes: High-tension, angsty, banter-filled, protective hero Setting: Professional hockey league locker room Trope Tags: Power Dynamics, Secret Relationship Ending: Standalone HEA (Happily Ever After) Series: The Gold Coast Guardians Perfect for fans of: Elle Kennedy, Avery Keel, and Liz TomfordeIn the game of love, there are no referees—read Officially in the Offensive Zone today.
The Gold Coast Guardians Hockey Series🎬 Diva in the Defensive Zone–Trey & Scarlett
🍼 Nanny in the Neutral Zone–Chase & Piper
🏒 Officially in the Offensive Zone–Max & Antonia
Genre: Romance
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