Payne by name, pain by nature…

Milo Payne is the grumpiest goalie in the NHL. Hes also annoyingly attractive with his broad shoulders, stubbled jaw, and piercing green eyes.

Not that I care.

He may be used to women falling at his feet, but I refuse to be one of them. Im a shelf-diagnosed, snarky booktrovert whos only a sap for romance on the page, not in real life. Ive been treated like dirt by guys before—I wont let it happen again.

But suddenly, Milo is everywhere I turn. On my early morning walks. Hanging out with my friends. Moving in next door.

Its irritating…and okay, maybe a little fun to have someone to exchange barbs with.

Because under his gruff exterior, hes surprisingly quick-witted, smart, and kind. A dream guy…if I were looking for that sort of thing, which I definitely am not.

Then I discover why hes moved to Comfort Bay, and slowly, the stone walls Ive built around my heart start tumbling down.

Milo and I started off as enemies, but will we end up as something else?