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A woman hiding a dangerous past falls for her son's charming hockey coach in a small town.

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I’ve crafted my new life in Ember Falls with two simple rules: maintain superficial relationships and always be ready to run.But when my son’s incredibly hot hockey coach Miles Anderson walks in, things get very, very complicated.With his charming smile and our accidental dates, he’s the exact opposite of any man I’ve ever dated. That should make saying yes to being with him simple, but nothing in my life is easy.In fact, it’s a mess.Miles makes me smile and treats my son like his own. When we’re together, I forget about my troubles and dream of a life that I will never be able to have with him.It’s only a matter of time until the past comes knocking and I’ll have to leave, breaking us both in the process.

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