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He’s a laid back d-man with a mess on his hands. She’s the matchmaker his mom hired to find him a date. Deke: to deceive (an opponent) by a fake. Max Daring only wanted to help clean up his hometown after a flood. But someone took photos, and now this laid-back Commodores’ defenseman is the thirst-scroll of the season. Worse, a TV producer wants him on a reality dating show. In a panic, Max lies and says he has a girlfriend. So when his mom suggests hiring a matchmaker, Max doesn’t argue. He’s sworn off love, but maybe he could find someone to help him fake it for the cameras until the heat dies down. No feels. No real relationship. A deke, just like on the ice. *** Dani Moon knows she’s a hypocrite. She’s the CEO of a huge matchmaking company, but she’s sworn off love forever. She’s agreed to find a match for her mom’s friend’s son. No big deal. She never imagined the panty-dissolving smile on the 6’3” wall of muscle that shook her hand. But Dani’s the responsible one. The eldest daughter who runs a company and looks after her family. She built her business even as her own heart broke. So no way will she risk scandal and disaster. She’s way too sensible for that… right? Dani and Max are hot enough to melt an ice rink. Can they survive a messy media circus? Or is this “daring deke” a blocked shot? You'll love this book if you love hockey, responsible eldest daughters finally living for themselves, older woman/younger man vibes, steamy scenes with toys, sisterly bonds, cat dads, Roy Kent's wine club in "Ted Lasso," and an unexpected spin on the fake dating trope. Tropes: Older woman/younger man Eldest daughter, divorcee, strong FMC Southern gentleman, hockey star MMC Fake dating -- but not the usual format Matchmakers falling in love Family Bonds, especially Sisterly Love Hidden/Forbidden Love