{"product_id":"hooking-the-captain-9798876294647","title":"Hooking the Captain","description":"\u003cp\u003e • Author(s): Rachel Lyn Adams\u003cbr\u003e • Publisher: Independently Published\u003cbr\u003e • Publisher Imprint: Independently Published\u003cbr\u003e • BISAC: Romance - LGBTQ+ - Gay\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIn hockey and love, timing is everything ... \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eEmmett \"Coop\" Cooper is the star captain of the Boston Bruins. But off the bench, he's hiding a secret that could jeopardize everything he's worked for. As a gay man and a virgin, he's chosen to live his life in the closet, afraid of how the hockey world might react. However, one night, while visiting family out of town, everything changes when he meets a guy at a bar with a captivating smile he can't ignore. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eFord Mahoney is a recent college graduate with a haunted past. After destroying his relationship with a fellow student, he escapes from Boston after graduation to mend his broken heart. A chance encounter with a famous hockey player sparks hope of a fresh start, but when Ford learns Coop is friends with his ex's new man, he keeps Coop in the dark, leaving the fate of their relationship on thin ice. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eWith secrets buried deep, the excitement of a steamy summer fling provides a welcome distraction. But once they're back home, Ford is forced to come clean, leaving him to wonder if he'll ever break free from the chains of his past. And with a broken heart, Coop questions if love is worth the pain. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eBut maybe it's true; time heals all wounds. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eHooking the Captain\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e is book 1 in the Off the Bench Duet. Coop and Ford's story concludes in \u003ci\u003eRetaking the Shot\u003c\/i\u003e, which is available to preorder now.\u003c\/b\u003e","brand":"Independently Published","offers":[{"title":"Paperback","offer_id":45564274475159,"sku":"9798876294647","price":1274.0,"currency_code":"INR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0666\/3471\/1191\/files\/9798876294647.webp?v=1768600122","url":"https:\/\/atlanticbooks.com\/products\/hooking-the-captain-9798876294647","provider":"Atlantic Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}