{"product_id":"face-off-9781668263921","title":"Face Off","description":"\u003cb\u003eFrom \u003ci\u003eUSA Today\u003c\/i\u003e bestselling author Chelsea Curto comes the first book in her hockey romance series D.C. Stars, a steamy rivals-to-lovers romance between an NHL player and her team's captain. This collectible paperback edition features full-color character art and a never-before-seen bonus chapter.\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eEmerson \"Emmy\" Hartwell has spent her entire career fighting for a place in the NHL. Now, she's finally earned a spot with the struggling D.C. Stars, and she's determined to make the most of it. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e Maverick Miller is the best player in the league, but even his talent hasn't been enough to turn the Stars into winners. As team captain, he's desperate to change turn things around, which means keeping the peace with the team's fiery new left-winger--even if the two of them clash at every turn. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e But when the tension between them reaches a tipping point and they fall into bed together, Emmy and Maverick agree it was a one-time mistake to get the distraction out of their systems so they can focus on the season. After all, Emmy doesn't date hockey players, and Maverick--infamous for his playboy reputation--doesn't date anyone. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e Except... what should've happened just once happens again, then again. They tell each other their friends with benefits arrangement is only for the season. But despite facing off on the ice, behind closed doors, the pair is nothing but fire.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eBinding Type:\u003c\/b\u003e Paperback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e Atria Books\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 06\/02\/2026\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN:\u003c\/b\u003e 9781668263921\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 464","brand":"Chelsea Curto","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52435641303221,"sku":"9781668263921","price":16.15,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0473\/0804\/6492\/files\/img_325de9d3-5da2-4607-a2cb-64139fe21cf8.jpg?v=1776227650","url":"https:\/\/pastforward.org\/products\/face-off-9781668263921","provider":"Past Forward","version":"1.0","type":"link"}