Nanny in the Neutral Zone
(2026)(The second book in the Gold Coast Guardians Hockey Romance series)
A novel by Theresa Papa
She’s a displaced preschool teacher. He’s a madman between the pipes. When a previous one-night stand leaves a baby on his doorstep, can they work together to handle this sticky situation?
Hurricane Milton left Piper Stevens with nothing. Devastated when it took her beautiful childcare center and reduced it to matchsticks. Having depleted her life savings and with only a few clothes to her name, she’s forced to move in with her pro hockey-player brother.Chase (Madman) Maddox is the fiercely loyal goalie every player wants on their team. His enormous stature and intimidating presence on the ice earned him the nickname ‘Madman,’ but off the rink, Chase Maddox keeps his emotions tightly guarded. When an infant is unexpectedly abandoned outside his home, Chase finds himself way out of his depth, with no idea how to deal with diapers, bottles, or midnight cries. Enter Piper Stevens—a former daycare owner with nowhere to go, who agrees to help Chase navigate the chaos.
Piper is used to organizing tiny humans and keeping things under control, but living under the same roof as a gruff, stubborn, and infuriatingly good-looking hockey goalie tests her patience—and her heart. Chase, for all his toughness on the ice, unravels at the baby's existence. And Piper’s unshakable kindness stirs feelings he never expected.
As they team up to care for the newborn, sparks fly, and the tension between them builds into something impossible to ignore. But Piper has lost everything once before, and Chase guards his heart like he guards the net. Can two people with such different worlds find common ground, or will their fragile connection shatter under the weight of their pasts?
Get ready for a sizzling romance as Piper and Chase discover that sometimes, the biggest risks lead to the greatest rewards. Perfect for fans of found family, opposites attract, and tender moments that melt even the toughest hearts.
Genre: Romance
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