The Goalie's Gamble

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CJ Morgan plays by one rule: never get serious. As the Maple Creek Thunder's fun-loving goalie, CJ is the king of jokes, locker room dares, and viral moments. He keeps things light, loose, and uncomplicated—both on the ice and off. But when a reckless bet lands him in hot water with management, he's forced to clean up his act. His punishment? Community service at the local youth center, where his reputation means nothing and the staff sees right through his charm. Especially Olivia Walker. Olivia doesn't have time for cocky athletes—no matter how annoyingly good-looking they are. She's too busy trying to keep the center afloat and protect the kids who rely on it. But CJ's not what she expected. Beneath the swagger is a man who's kind, protective, and unexpectedly great with the teens. When the Thunder need a good PR move, CJ suggests a fundraiser—and ropes Olivia into being his fake