Pucking Wild by Emily Rath (Paperback)

Tess Owens is done letting her past define her. With a toxic marriage crumbling and her soon-to-be ex-husband determined to ruin what’s left of her life, she does the only thing she can—runs. A new city, a fresh start, and six weeks to rebuild her world from the ashes.

Landing in Jacksonville, she finds unexpected support in Rachel Price and the tight-knit circle of NHL players from the Jacksonville Rays. They’re charismatic, confident, and full of energy—but one player in particular catches her off guard. Ryan Langley, the team’s star forward, is everything Tess swore off: younger, famous, and way too charming for her peace of mind.

Ryan is living his dream on the ice, but when Tess crashes into his orbit, his priorities start to shift. She’s older, guarded, and unpredictable—but she’s also real in a way the spotlight never is.

As Tess fights for her freedom and career, Ryan becomes the one thing she didn’t plan for. Their chemistry burns hotter than ever, but with time running out and her past closing in, Tess must decide if love is worth the risk of being caught—and finally, truly, free.

“Pucking Wild” is a tender, fiery hockey romance about second chances, self-discovery, and falling for the person you least expect.