"Face Off" by Chelsea Curto is a sizzling sports romance that blends the intensity of professional hockey with the emotional highs and lows of two fiercely determined athletes. Set against the backdrop of the NHL, this novel introduces Emerson (Emmy) Hartwell, a trailblazing female hockey player finally breaking into the big leagues with the struggling D.C. Stars.
As Emmy fights to prove herself in a male-dominated sport, she collides — literally and emotionally — with Maverick Miller, the league’s top player and the Stars’ brooding team captain. Known for his unmatched skill but notorious for never having a winning season, Maverick is determined to lead his team to redemption. He just didn’t expect to do it alongside someone like Emmy — passionate, unpredictable, and a threat to his carefully guarded heart.
Their chemistry is undeniable, but their personalities clash like skates on ice. What starts as fiery tension soon melts into something neither of them can ignore. With the season on the line and emotions running high, Emmy and Maverick must learn to work as a team — both on and off the rink.
Perfect for fans of enemies-to-lovers and sports romance tropes, Face Off delivers a fast-paced, emotionally charged story about ambition, loyalty, and unexpected love in the world of professional hockey.
