Fighting Chance

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by Mads Rafferty

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a reckless hockey star gets a daughter he never knew existed… and the nanny who was supposed to help fix his life might be the one he falls for instead

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🔥 tension

3/5

💔 emotional damage

3/5

💀 darkness

1/5

💕 yearning

3/5

🌶 spice

3/5

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forced proximity he falls first hockey romance nanny romance single dad romance

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a reckless hockey star gets a daughter he never knew existed… and the nanny who was supposed to help fix his life might be the one he falls for instead

vibe

sports romance with forced proximity, he falls first, hockey romance, and nanny romance and emotional bite.

spice

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reader fit

read this if

you want forced proximity, he falls first, hockey romance, and nanny romance, emotional bite, and a book page that tells you the heat level before you commit.

skip this if

you need the opposite of this trope mix, want every beat spoiled in advance, or are not in the mood for this much romantic tension.

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standalone + hea

standalone — but i would suggest reading breaking point as well and yes it does have a happy ending.

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“You’re my favorite book to read. Even if some chapters are missing I know them by heart.”
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“My sunshine likes it a little dark.”
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is fighting chance worth reading?

yes — especially if you love sports romance with real emotional weight behind it. this isn’t just about the relationship, it’s about everything they’re carrying into it.

how spicy is fighting chance?

3/5 — the spice is there, but the tension and emotional build are what make it hit.

what are the tropes in fighting chance?

sports romance, forced proximity, emotional slow burn, he falls first energy, and characters dealing with more than just the relationship.

is fighting chance part of a series?

yes — it’s part of the icehawks series, but it can be read on its own without feeling lost.

who are the main characters in fighting chance?

layla is the fmc and kieran is the mmc.

is fighting chance heavy?

this one leans emotional — there’s enough going on under the surface that it doesn’t read like a super light romance.

what should i read after fighting chance?

if you want more sports romance with emotional payoff, go for caught up or the right move. if you want something even heavier, binding 13 is the next move.