About the Book: International bestselling author Bal Khabra delivers another captivating sports romance in the Off the Ice series. Hockey star Kian Ishida is determined to finish his degree and secure his NHL future, but his plans become complicated when he joins a study group led by Scarlett Kilner—the smart, ambitious daughter of his coach. As study sessions turn into stolen glances, forbidden attraction, emotional tension, and unexpected romance, Kian must choose between the hockey career he has always dreamed of and the girl who has captured his heart. Filled with college romance, hockey, slow-burn chemistry, and emotional conflict, Embrace is perfect for fans of contemporary sports romance.