The sponsor wants "wholesome." The contract solution is fake marriage-to the woman who can't stand me. Problem: I'm starting to like her way too much. Jace Maddox is arrogant on camera, chaos off it. After a tabloid scandal threatens his endorsement deals, the team offers a PR solution: invoke the Marriage Clause for image rehabilitation through a controlled "marriage of convenience." The perfect candidate? Sienna Cross, the team's sharp-tongued legal associate who knows exactly how manipulative Jace can be. She's seen him charm his way out of every mess, and she's not impressed. Terms: One year fake marriage. Separate bedrooms. Public appearances only. End with amicable divorce, both get what they need. The problem? The marriage license is real. The jealousy is real. And somewhere between "I do" and "I'm done," it stops feeling fake at all. He signed for the optics. He stayed for her. Perfect for fans of: ✓ Marriage of convenience that becomes REAL ✓ Enemies to lovers with sizzling banter ✓ Forced proximity that ignites chemistry ✓ Grumpy/sunshine (he falls first!) ✓ "My wife" possessiveness ✓ Workplace romance turned real ✓ Small-town hockey family THE RINK CLAUSE SERIES: Each book is a complete standalone romance with guaranteed HEA and no cliffhanger. Binge the whole series or start anywhere-but the interconnected mystery rewards reading in order!