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This collectible paperback edition features full-color character art and a never-before-seen bonus chapter.

From USA TODAY bestselling author Chelsea Curto comes the fourth book in her hockey romance series DC Stars, a steamy friends-with-benefits love story between a professional DC Stars player and the athletic trainer helping him rebuild his life after a career-ending injury.

Riley Mitchell has everything he could ever want. A championship career, a tight-knit team, and a future in the NHL that feels guaranteed—until one night changes everything.

After a devastating accident leaves him adjusting to life with an amputation, Riley is forced to confront who he is without hockey. As he struggles, both physically and emotionally, the last thing he expects is to form a connection with the one person assigned to help him heal.

Lexi Armstrong is determined to get Riley back on his feet. As the DC Stars’ athletic trainer, she’s used to keeping things professional—but there’s nothing professional about the tension building between them. So, they make a deal: one night, no strings, no complications.

But once quickly turns into something more. As Riley fights to rebuild his future and Lexi becomes impossible to let go, they’ll have to decide if what they have is just a temporary distraction or something strong enough to last beyond the game.

Appearances

NOV 14

6:00PM

In Person

Chelsea Curto

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Wichita Thunder Sports Romance Night

114 N. West St.
Wichita, KS 67203

DEC 3

7:00PM

In Person

Chelsea Curto

Moderating for Katie Naymon

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Silver Unicorn Bookstore

12 Spruce St.
Acton, MA 01720

FEB 21

3:00PM

In Person

Chelsea Curto

With Chelsea Curto, Grace Reilly, and C.R. Jane

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Chapter & Coast Hockey Night at Florida Panthers

Amerant Bank Arena
1 Panther Parkway
Sunrise, FL 33323

MAR 20

12:00PM

In Person

Chelsea Curto

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Orlando Magic Sports Romance Book Fair with Front

Kia Center: 400 W. Church St.
Orlando, FL 32801

About the Author

Trayce Gregoire Photography

Chelsea Curto is the USA TODAY bestselling author of banter-filled romance novels that highlight strong women and the men obsessed with them. When she’s not writing, she loves spending time between the Northeast and Florida while daydreaming about what book she’s going to read next.

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Product Details

  • Publisher: Atria Books (November 10, 2026)
  • Length: 528 pages
  • ISBN13: 9781668265314

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