The only way to inherit my fortune? Marry Alexei Volkov – the grumpiest enforcer in the NHL, an irresistibly handsome but tough man, and the last guy I would ever fall in love with.

In public, we pretend to be a loving couple, but in private moments, we are at odds. He is competitive, arrogant, and grumpy. He has never smiled in his life. He envies my ex, looks at me with a stern expression when I wear heels, and insists that he is not attracted to me. He only marries to gain citizenship.

However, my confrontation with Alexei is more fun than I expected. Beneath his grumpy exterior, he is surprisingly caring, protective, and generous. He cooks for me and worries about my safety. He sends me flowers with secret meanings and spends excessively on me. He makes me sleep in his bed and calls me his wife.

For a guy who said he would never fall in love with me, Alexei seems to play his role very well... and now I wonder if this marriage is actually fake.

"Gloves Off" is a story of enemies to lovers, a marriage of convenience, and a romantic tale set in the hockey world. It is the fourth book in the Vancouver Storm series but can also be read as a standalone.

Themes: - professional hockey - enemies turned lovers - marriage of convenience - grumpy and bright

Pages: 496, Year of Publication: 0624, Dimensions: 13.2x13.2cm