Thrown for a Loop (New York Legends Hockey, #1) by Sarina Bowen

hockey romance • second chance romance • hockey player x figure skater • workplace romance • forced proximity • former summer love • enemies-to-lovers • skating partners

A second chance hockey romance about two people who were once magic together and now have to face the heartbreak they never healed from. Thrown for a Loop delivers emotional tension, undeniable chemistry, and a love story built on forgiveness, trust, and the possibility that the right person can come back at the wrong time.

The Vibe

Zoe Carson was once a figure skating star with a future full of promise. Now, after leaving the spotlight behind, she is ready for a fresh start as a skating coach for the New York Legends. The opportunity is exactly what she needs, until she discovers the job comes with one major complication: Chase Merritt, the hockey player who broke her heart a decade ago.

Chase knows his game is struggling, and with his career, sponsors, and reputation on the line, he doesn't have time for distractions. The last person he wants telling him how to fix his skating is Zoe, the ice princess from his past who still knows exactly how to push his buttons. But even when their arguments spark, so does the chemistry they never truly lost.

When an old video of Zoe and Chase's figure skating routine goes viral, the two are forced back into the spotlight and must work together more closely than ever. Recreating the magic they once shared means confronting the secrets, mistakes, and feelings that ended everything the first time.

On the ice, they are unstoppable. Off the ice, they are stubborn, wounded, and still drawn to each other. As old memories collide with new possibilities, Zoe and Chase have to decide whether they can rewrite their story or if their second chance will end in another heartbreak.

Tropes & Tags

• Hockey romance
• Second chance romance
• Hockey player x figure skater
• Workplace romance
• Forced proximity
• Former summer love
• Enemies-to-lovers energy
• Sports romance
• Slow burn
• Rekindled feelings
• Redemption arc
• Viral video trope
• Open-door romance

Books in Series (In Order)

• Thrown for a Loop #1
• Big Stick Energy #2
• Golden Touch #3 (if/when applicable)