It's release day for The Hockey Problem by Kendall Ryan!
The Hockey Problem
Series: Off the Ice #1
Author: Kendall Ryan
Release Date: March 26, 2026
Publisher: Independent
Genre: Contemporary Romance/Fiction
He’s the NHL’s most guarded single dad.
She’s the one woman who can’t afford to fall for him.
Tori Wells didn’t fight her way into the NHL just to become another cautionary tale. As a team physical therapist, she lives by strict rules: heal the players, protect her career, and never—ever—cross the line with a hockey player.
Then she’s assigned to Zayden Bishop.
On the ice, he’s untouchable—a French-Canadian superstar with a reputation for being cold, private, and impossible to read. Off the ice, he’s a devoted single father running on discipline, stubbornness, and too little sleep. Until a serious shoulder injury threatens his season—and the stability he’s built for his six-year-old daughter.
Tori is in charge of his rehab. Full oversight. Daily sessions.
No room for mistakes.
No room for attraction.
Except Zayden isn’t what she expected.
The more time they spend together—early mornings, quiet road trips, late-night conversations—the harder it becomes to pretend this is just professional. Because Zayden doesn’t just need his shoulder fixed. He needs someone who sees the man behind the jersey.
And Tori is dangerously close to becoming that someone.
Crossing the line could cost her everything she’s worked for. And Zayden can’t risk bringing anyone into his daughter’s life unless he’s certain they’ll stay.
Perfect for fans of Meghan Quinn, Elle Kennedy, and Monica Murphy, this slow-burn, single dad, forced-proximity hockey romance brings the heat—and the heart—in all the best ways.
Book one in a brand-new hockey romance series. Each book can be read as a standalone.
Kendall Ryan
Kendall Ryan writes contemporary romance. Her books have been featured on the New York Times, USA Today, and Wall Street Journal bestsellers lists a combined total of more than 100 times.
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When Tori Wells decided to she wanted to work in the NHL she devised a list of rules to live by, one being don't get involved with the players, and so far it's been an easy rule to stick too. That is of course until Zayden Bishop wanders through the door and takes her completely by surprise!
The Hockey Problem is the story of two people who don't have the best luck with love, both have been down that road before and carry the scars to prove it. They're both wary of putting themselves out there, putting trust in another person, or giving love a second chance so they tend to shy away from relationships or anything close to them. But once they meet, the feelings start to fly, and it's almost impossible to ignore what is developing between them. But acting on it could jeopardize their careers and cause unnecessary trouble neither of them need. It's an impossible choice, one that could give them everything or take it all away...
Once again Ms. Ryan has waved her magic wand over the pages and created a magical gem of a story, one brimming with feels, sparks, and moments that'll make you smile from ear to ear. I loved this pairing for so many reasons, they just made perfect sense, and their love story was built perfectly... so perfectly in fact that it might just be my favorite from her to date! (Which is saying a lot since I've almost read and loved everything she has written!!) I cannot wait to see what she has in store for this new series and wonderful cast of characters!! Highly recommend!
I requested an advanced copy of this title from the publisher, and I am voluntarily leaving my honest and unbiased opinion.
The publisher, via personal request
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