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Face Off
DC Stars (Related to this series)
- Author
- Chelsea Curto
- Narrator
- Adam Gold, Laura Horowitz
- Publisher
- Pan Macmillan
- Publish Date
- 9 April 2026
- Run Time
- 12 hours 23 minutes
- Format
- Audiobook
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What to expect
Experience the blistering chemistry of the DC Stars with the velvety baritone of Adam Gold (The Dragon's Gift Trilogy) and the immersive sensuality of Laura Horowitz (Flames and Thorns, Wicked Games) in this spicy audiobook duet.
The viral hockey romance sensation from international bestseller, Chelsea Curto.
I never really felt like I had a home. But with Emmy next to me, I think home is wherever she is . . .
Emmy Hartwell has waited for a spot on an NHL roster since she became a professional hockey player, and this season, she’ll finally get a chance to showcase her talents with the struggling DC Stars.
Maverick Miller is the best player in the league, but he’s never had a winning record. Team captain and desperate to turn things around, he agrees to play nice with the fiery new left-winger even though they’re total opposites.
After a night of explosive tension that ends in bed, Emmy and Maverick swear it’ll be a one-time thing – just enough to clear the air so they can focus on their game. It’s meaningless, she insists, because she doesn’t date hockey players, and he’s a notorious playboy who doesn’t date at all. But 'just once' quickly becomes again and again, and while they promise their friends-with-benefits setup will end with the season, their chemistry off the ice proves impossible to ignore . . .
Face Off is a spicy dislike-to-lovers hockey romance with professional athletes, friends with benefits, he falls first and a guaranteed happily ever after from bestselling author, Chelsea Curto.
The DC Stars series will become your new obsession . . .
'Utter perfection. Another must-read by Chelsea Curto'
'I feel speechless. This is everything I wanted in this book and more. 6* tier read!!!'
'Face Off really combined all the things I love: strong women, obsessed men, banter, heartfelt spice'
'HE wears HER jersey. Do you need any more convincing on this one?'
'This book is everything. If you're looking for a spicy ice hockey romance where she's an athlete too, this is for you'
- Hockey Romance
- Forced Proximity
- Dislike-to-lovers
- Feisty FMC
- He Falls First
- Friends with Benefits
Critics Review
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An irresistible sports romance that delivers not only a heart-stealing central couple but a loveable ensemble too
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Details
- Author
- Chelsea Curto
- Narrator
- Adam Gold, Laura Horowitz
- Duration
- 12 hours 23 minutes
- Release Date
- 9 April 2026
- ISBN
- 9781037402548
- Format
- Audiobook
- Publisher
- Pan Macmillan
- Genre
- Modern and Contemporary romance, Romance: sports, Romance: enemies to lovers, Romance: unlikely or unexpected lovers, Romance in uniform, Romance: workplace
Synopsis
Experience the blistering chemistry of the DC Stars with the velvety baritone of Adam Gold (The Dragon's Gift Trilogy) and the immersive sensuality of Laura Horowitz (Flames and Thorns, Wicked Games) in this spicy audiobook duet.The viral hockey romance sensation from international bestseller, Chelsea Curto.I never really felt like I had a home. But with Emmy next to me, I think home is wherever she is . . .Emmy Hartwell has waited for a spot on an NHL roster since she became a professional hockey player, and this season, she’ll finally get a chance to showcase her talents with the struggling DC Stars.Maverick Miller is the best player in the league, but he’s never had a winning record. Team captain and desperate to turn things around, he agrees to play nice with the fiery new left-winger even though they’re total opposites.After a night of explosive tension that ends in bed, Emmy and Maverick swear it’ll be a one-time thing – just enough to clear the air so they can focus on their game. It’s meaningless, she insists, because she doesn’t date hockey players, and he’s a notorious playboy who doesn’t date at all. But 'just once' quickly becomes again and again, and while they promise their friends-with-benefits setup will end with the season, their chemistry off the ice proves impossible to ignore . . .Face Off is a spicy dislike-to-lovers hockey romance with professional athletes, friends with benefits, he falls first and a guaranteed happily ever after from bestselling author, Chelsea Curto.The DC Stars series will become your new obsession . . . 'Utter perfection. Another must-read by Chelsea Curto''I feel speechless. This is everything I wanted in this book and more. 6* tier read!!!''Face Off really combined all the things I love: strong women, obsessed men, banter, heartfelt spice''HE wears HER jersey. Do you need any more convincing on this one?''This book is everything. If you're looking for a spicy ice hockey romance where she's an athlete too, this is for you'Hockey RomanceForced ProximityDislike-to-loversFeisty FMCHe Falls FirstFriends with Benefits
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