Riley Fall has always exuded confidence on stage as a pageant queen, but when it comes to real life, she's riddled with insecurities. Especially now, as she faces the challenge of landing a dream assignment that could shape her future career. To succeed, she'll have to collaborate with Ethan, the aloof, enigmatic star goalie of Sterling Heights University's ice hockey team-a man she can't stand.
...And it's sure to be an adventure to remember.
Ethan Evans singular focus is on his ice hockey career, and maintaining his grades is crucial to his eligibility to play. When he's paired with Riley for the assignment, it's a blow to his meticulously planned path. Assisting a seemingly superficial beauty queen isn't how he envisioned his semester going. Yet, when a moment of genuine understanding occurs between them, Ethan realizes there's more to Riley than meets the eye. As they delve deeper into their project and their facades begin to crack, Ethan must show Riley that sometimes, the person we least expect can be the one who truly understands us.