Playbook Breakaway (The Rookie Hawkeyes #5)
by Kenna King
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“Marrying a stranger wasn’t part of my playbook.Falling in love with her? Definitely not.”On the ice, they call me East—fast hands, sharp edges, zero hesitation.Off the ice? I keep my life simple. Hockey. Teammates. No complications I can’t skate away from.Unfortunately, I’m terrible at thinking things through—like the moment I agreed to a late-night pool bet with my teammate and accidentally ended up with a wife.Katerina Popovich isn’t the Russian ballerina I expected. She’s sharp, sarcastic, and entirely unimpressed by my NHL contract. She also happens to have a ticking visa deadline, a powerful family with opinions about her future, and zero patience for my chaos.So we make a plan.Stay... The narrative avoids unnecessary complexity, instead focusing on meaningful interactions and developments. This simplicity enhances accessibility while still allowing room for depth and interpretation, making the book appealing to a wide audience. The story benefits from its consistent focus on core themes, avoiding unnecessary distractions. This concentration strengthens the narrative and enhances reader understanding.