I need a favor, and there's only one guy I'd dare ask.

Conner Birch.

Boston Buck's right winger.

Not only is he my best friend, he's my brother-in-law…and the man I've always loved.

The problem is, he never loved me back. 

What I want might make things more awkward, and I can't risk our friendship, but…after losing my husband—Conner's brother—this is my only chance at the life I've dreamed of.

Everything about our arrangement is risky, and when things heat up, it becomes harder and harder to hide what I feel.

Soon enough, playing house becomes all too real, and I begin to think we might have a chance at a future.

Until I find out the man I'm in love with might not be the friend I thought he was…