Stick Around

Reese Marlowe has built a bulletproof career in the cutthroat world of sports journalism by adhering to a single, ironclad rule: never cross the line between reporter and athlete. It is a philosophy forged in the fires of a heartbreak she never fully recovered from, centered on one person: Dani Callahan. Fifteen years ago, Dani was the girl who got away, leaving Reese with nothing but unfinished business and a bitter lesson. Now, the stakes are higher than ever. Dani has transcended college stardom to become a professional hockey icon and the pride of Boston. When Reese is assigned to cover the team, the professional distance she has painstakingly maintained begins to crack. Being forced back into Dani’s orbit brings the past crashing into the present, revealing that the chemistry that once defined them hasn't faded—it has only deepened with age. As they navigate the tension of the locker room and the intimacy of long-delayed confessions, Reese is forced to confront a terrifying possibility. Is her hard-won professional stability worth more than a second chance at a once-in-a-lifetime love? In a world where reputations are fragile, Reese must decide if she is finally ready to stop skating around the truth and leave it all on the ice.