Piper Hartwell exudes confidence and sex appeal, having no problem speaking her mind or going after what she wants. But behind that hardened shell, sky-high walls, and painted-on smile lies a girl who has sworn off love, knowing firsthand the damage it can leave in its wake.

Brett Burns, a powerhouse forward for the New York Nighthawks, lives every second with his heart on his sleeve, loving nothing more than spending time with his family and his team. When the two run into each other at a Nighthawk player's wedding, they can't deny their intense chemistry, happily giving in to their every desire.

Desperately wanting to see her again, he offers that they become exclusive friends with benefits. They are a perfect pairing, but their deal has to remain hidden. Their plan should go perfectly. Before they know it, they become intertwined in one another's lives in ways they never see coming, including discovering a dark secret that lingers in the shadows.

Although their forbidden romance is fiery hot, there's a problem when you start playing with fire . . . you can get burned. But sometimes, that blazing heat can forge things stronger than they ever were before.

Contains mature themes.