The Villain

He thought hockey was his entire life, until he met her.Owen:Though he’s determined to stay focused on his career, Owen can’t turn a blind eye to an opportunity to get the upper hand over his hockey rival. With The Battle of Alberta looming, Owen can’t afford ‘real dating’ as a distraction, but Melissa’s strong personality fits his own. When securing his legacy means leaving Edmonton at the end of the hockey season, Owen’s secret is exposed. In an act of vengeance, Owen suffers a career-ending injury and requires more help than he’s ever accepted before.Melissa:Hatred for hockey players runs deep ever since Melissa’s stalker ex made it to the League. But when the teacher finds herself in trouble, Owen and his guys come to her rescue. She reluctantly falls for Edmonton Enforcer’s top defenseman despite his surly hockey fixation. When Melissa finally accepts the man she’s ready to settle down with, she’s faced with an impossible choice. Unwilling to leave him during his darkest moment, Melissa struggles to overcome his secret and forgive him.Can their relationship survive forced career changes, devastating injuries, relocation and tangled relationships with their friends and siblings? Or will they never be able to recover from rock bottom?