When the Ice Breaks

Lily always believed she could handle anything-after all, surviving a traumatic childhood in the foster care system has made her strong, focused, and determined to achieve her dreams of becoming a pediatric trauma surgeon. Balancing three jobs, her pre-med studies, and a past she keeps locked away, she's never let anyone close enough to see her true self-until she meets Ethan Carter.

Ethan is the star of Silver Ridge University's hockey team, destined for the NHL. He's used to pressure both on and off the ice, but juggling his family's legacy, school, and his budding hockey career feels impossible-until he's assigned a tutor who challenges him in ways he never expected. Lily is unlike any girl he's ever met, and as their worlds collide, she becomes the only person who can steady his mind and his heart.

As they navigate the ups and downs of their hectic lives, the bond between Lily and Ethan grows deeper. But with old traumas resurfacing and new opportunities threatening to pull them apart, they must decide if love is enough to overcome the challenges ahead.

In this heartfelt, romantic story of passion, healing, and self-discovery, this story explores what it means to take a chance on love-even when the stakes are high.