Maybe This Summer

A professional hockey mascot melts the heart of a guarded ex-model in this sweet romance novella by a USA Today–bestselling author.

Always a wingman . . .

Owen McConnell is used to being ignored. After all, it's only when he appears as the Colorado Avalanche's team mascot that he gets all the attention. When the costume is off, women tend to gravitate toward his famous hockey player friends. But after he meets lovely, damaged Paige Adams, he knows he can be the star player for her. She's raising funds for the hospital burn unit, and Owen's determined to help her out—and sweep her off her feet.

The burn unit has been near and dear to Paige's heart ever since the doctors helped her after a vicious attack. Yet the scars—both emotional and physical—haven't faded as much as she'd hoped. She's closed herself off from relationships, and the thought of opening up is terrifying. But Owen's sexy charm might be just the push Paige needs to start loving again.

Praise for the Colorado Ice series

"With the perfect blend of hockey, heart, and heat, Maybe This Time is a winner!" ―Debbie Mason, USA Today bestselling author

"A wonderfully tender and soulful story." —Publishers Weekly on Maybe This Love