On the ice, Derek Flaherty is an instigator. He can goad an opponent into throwing down his gloves with a few well-chosen words. Off the ice, he's the life of any party. His Redtails teammates love him...when they don't want to smack him. Hockey is his life, but he's about to take a shot to the heart. Sophie Tsoukalos is well acquainted with chaos. She's the youngest of four sisters and works in her parents' bar. She's used to dealing with drunks and toddlers. She's not used to dealing with a man with a panty-dropping smile and the body of a god. From the moment he sees Sophie, Derek discovers what it's like to be struck dumb. For about two seconds. Then he does what he does best. He charms his way into her bed. But can he charm his way into her life?