{"product_id":"hooking-the-captain-paperback","title":"Hooking the Captain - Paperback","description":"\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cp style=\"text-align: right;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/reportcopyrightinfringement.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eReport copyright infringement\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eRachel Lyn Adams\u003c\/b\u003e (Author), \u003cb\u003eKimberly Knight\u003c\/b\u003e (Author)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIn hockey and love, timing is everything ... \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eEmmett \"Coop\" Cooper is the star captain of the Boston Bruins. But off the bench, he's hiding a secret that could jeopardize everything he's worked for. As a gay man and a virgin, he's chosen to live his life in the closet, afraid of how the hockey world might react. However, one night, while visiting family out of town, everything changes when he meets a guy at a bar with a captivating smile he can't ignore. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eFord Mahoney is a recent college graduate with a haunted past. After destroying his relationship with a fellow student, he escapes from Boston after graduation to mend his broken heart. A chance encounter with a famous hockey player sparks hope of a fresh start, but when Ford learns Coop is friends with his ex's new man, he keeps Coop in the dark, leaving the fate of their relationship on thin ice. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eWith secrets buried deep, the excitement of a steamy summer fling provides a welcome distraction. But once they're back home, Ford is forced to come clean, leaving him to wonder if he'll ever break free from the chains of his past. And with a broken heart, Coop questions if love is worth the pain. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eBut maybe it's true; time heals all wounds. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eHooking the Captain\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e is book 1 in the Off the Bench Duet. Coop and Ford's story concludes in \u003ci\u003eRetaking the Shot\u003c\/i\u003e, which is available to preorder now.\u003c\/b\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 184\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.42 x 9 x 6 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e January 15, 2024\u003c\/div\u003e\n            ","brand":"BooksCloud","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43829052473479,"sku":"9798876294647","price":20.23,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0601\/2623\/2711\/files\/pCqRJA0tr-9798876294647.webp?v=1770472247","url":"https:\/\/booksby.splitshops.com\/products\/hooking-the-captain-paperback","provider":"Books by splitShops","version":"1.0","type":"link"}