Ice King

**Ice King** is a simmering romance book that was released on February 25, 2021.

## Ice King

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## Summary

The feisty Fallon Hartigan always stands up for herself and the people she cares about— and this nurse isn't going to let a sexy ice king have his way with her! ...Right?

This bad boy king of the ice refuses to let anyone break through his walls. But when Fallon Hartigan crashes into his life, will hockey star Zach Blackburn finally melt?

Zach Blackburn is hockey's hottest bad boy, and you're a nurse trying to make a difference. When the paparazzi snap a photo of you together, everyone decides you're his lucky charm. Will you agree to help him up his game— and be the one to melt his icy heart?

## Chapters

#### **Chapter 1: Nursing the Enemy**

> *Zach Blackburn is hockey's hottest bad boy, and you're a nurse trying to make a difference. When the paparazzi snap a photo of you together, everyone decides you're his lucky charm. Will you agree to help him up his game– and be the one to melt his icy heart?*
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#### **Chapter 2: In the Public Eye**

> *The woman who poisoned Zach Blackburn is outside your house with a reporter. Will you defend your reputation or let the rumor mill churn?*
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#### **Chapter 3: Don't Give a Puck**

> *When a story comes out about you and Zach, will you lean into the media attention? Or will you disappear into your work?*
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#### **Chapter 4: A Family Engagement**

> *Zach shows up to family dinner with a question for you. Will you agree to his offer or leave him hanging?*
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#### **Chapter 5: On the Ice**

> *You're offered the chance to play the part of Zach's lucky charm at his next hockey game. How hard will you cheer, and will you be able to handle his rabid fans?*
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#### **Chapter 6: Heart of Gold**

> *Zach's agreed to appear at a fundraiser for your free clinic. Will he prove himself, or will the old Zach Blackburn be on full display?*
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#### **Chapter 7: For the Love of Guac**

> *Zach takes you to dinner to ask you about being his Lucky Charm again. Will you accept his terms or turn the tables?*
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#### **Chapter 8: Floored**

> *Things are heating up between you and hockey's biggest bad boy. Is he a troublemaker in bed as well as on the ice?*
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#### **Chapter 9: Road Trip**

> *After Zach reveals his big secret, then surprises you with a road trip, will you choose to go or stay?*
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#### **Chapter 10: Family Matters**

> *Zach's parents show up to his away game to threaten him. Will you stand up for him and for yourself?*
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#### **Chapter 11: Steps and Missteps**

> *Your feelings for Zach are complicated. What will you do when he hints of wanting more?*
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#### **Chapter 12: Carnival Crush**

> *At the Beacon Clinic carnival, Zach asks you to date him. Will you let him win your heart?*
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#### **Chapter 13: Shot Through the Heart**

> *After a rousing day of paintball, your mom calls with a family emergency. Will Zach stay by your side?*
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#### **Chapter 14: Playing Nurse**

> *A night of passion ends with alarming news. What will you and Zach do?*
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#### **Chapter 15: Smooth Skating**

> *As Zach tries to keep his mind off his parents, he takes you ice skating. Will you slip or will you sail?*
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#### **Chapter 16: Lies, Lies, Lies**

> *Zach's parents false story goes live. Will Zach tell the press the truth?*
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#### **Chapter 17: Thin Ice**

> *A fight with Zach leads to a break. But will you fight to get Zach back?*
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#### **Chapter 18: Make Up or Break Up**

> *When Zach's best friend calls you, will you help him out? Or will you make Zach and his team find their own luck?*
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#### **Chapter 19: One Year Later**

> *You've got a couple of surprises for your anniversary with Zach. Will he like them or will he run?*
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#### **Chapter 20: Melted**

> *Five years later, you and Zach have a family all your own. How will you navigate parenthood with hockey's bad boy dad?*
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## Hidden Diamonds

#### **Chapter 1**

I should...

1. **Knock on the door.**  +1
2. Try the doorbell.
3. Yell Zach Blackburn's name.

That sounded bad. I should...

1. **Open the door. He could be injured.**  +1
2. Knock again. Every patient deserves his privacy.
3. Let him fend for himself. He's a grown man.

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1. I don't care.
2. **In your mouth, Blackburn.**  +1
3. Up your urethra.

Zach...

1. You deserve to be poisoned.
2. I can't believe you'd betray your team like that.
3. **I think she messed with those muffins.**  +1

#### **Chapter 2**

If you do feel really sick...

1. Make sure you get to the bathroom on time. (No effect)
2. Remember to hydrate. (No effect)
3. **Go to the closest urgent care.**  +1

### **Chapter 3**

So, Zack. I need to ask...

1. What happened to killing the story?
2. Why did you play so much better last night?
3. **Are you all recovered and feeling well?**  +1

### **Chapter 7**

Um...

1. Us? Me and Zach?
2. **Where are your parents?**  +1
3. We're not a couple.

### **Chapter 10**

I should...

1. **Go to work at the ER like I'm scheduled to.**  +1
2. Call in sick at the ER and surprise Lucy at her office.
3. Call in sick at the ER and take a volunteer shift at the clinic.

### **Chapter 11**

I...

1. **Need to focus on my work with the clinic.**  +1
2. Don't want to live with the media attention.
3. Want a boyfriend my family will love.

Cameron...

1. **I can't wait to be here full-time.**  +1
2. We have to fund the food pantry first.
3. I'm so tired of waiting.

It's because...

1. We agreed on one night
2. **I'm too busy for a boyfriend.**  +1
3. I'm confused

### **Chapter 17**

Cameron...

1. **That's the most amazing news!**  +1
2. You've got excellent timing.
3. Thank goodness because I did not have a plan.

I will...

1. Clap for the girls.
2. **Stand up and cheer**.  +1
3. Throw them a couple of roses.

### **Chapter 18**

I should...

1. **Knock on the door.**  +1
2. Try the doorbell.
3. Yell Zach's name.

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## Trivia

* It's the third book of the *The Hartigans* Series.
* The original title is *Tomboy*.