I'm escaping the city. He’s chasing a fresh start. In a town full of surprises, love might be the biggest one.FionaI’m a city girl turned temporary small-town resident—yes, I know, cliché. But after my life in Manhattan unraveled, I needed a reset. So when my aunt invited me to Maple Falls, I didn’t hesitate.The slower pace is exactly what my burned-out brain needs... moreI'm escaping the city. He’s chasing a fresh start. In a town full of surprises, love might be the biggest one.FionaI’m a city girl turned temporary small-town resident—yes, I know, cliché. But after my life in Manhattan unraveled, I needed a reset. So when my aunt invited me to Maple Falls, I didn’t hesitate.The slower pace is exactly what my burned-out brain needs. I’ve even made a few friends—including Weston Smith, a new player for the Ice Breakers hockey team who shows up when I need him most.A local crisis draws me in, and suddenly I’m more involved than I ever planned. Maybe it’s the fresh air, or maybe it’s Weston. I came here planning to leave… but now, I’m not so sure.WestonMaple Falls is my fresh start—new team, new town, and a chance to prove myself. I didn’t expect to get wrapped up in this community so fast—or to fall for a certain city girl.Fiona is bold and energetic, and I’m drawn to her more every day. When she’s pulled into a town-wide crisis, I don’t hesitate to help.Maple Falls isn’t just where I play hockey—it’s starting to feel like the place where my future truly begins.***
Soulmates and Slapshots
is part of the Love in Maple Falls sweet hockey romcom multi-author series. In this slow burn, soulmate romance, a charming city girl meets a nice guy who falls first. Set in a small town with all the chemistry, but none of the spice.Welcome back to Maple Falls—the small town where hockey players fall in love! This is a multi-author series of seven full-length books that could be read as standalones, but we think you'll enjoy them best in order.Fake-Off with Fate by Whitney DineenOffside and Off-Limits by Kate O’KeefeChecking Mr. Wrong by Anne KempSkating and Fake Dating by Ellie HallGoalie and the Girl Next Door by Elsie WoodsSoulmates and Slapshots by Melissa BaldwinThe Icing on the Cake by Grace Worthington less