{"product_id":"off-guard-rory-north-9798256227029","title":"Off Guard: A Dark Enemies to Lovers College Hockey Romance (The Northbridge Devils Series Book 3)","description":"SOME GAMES ARE WON ON THE ICE. THE MOST DANGEROUS ONES ARE PLAYED IN THE HEART.\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eJax Monroe has built his reputation on never backing down.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAs one of the Northbridge Devils' most talented hockey players, he's fearless under pressure, impossible to intimidate, and always ready for the next fight. But behind the confidence lies a painful secret. Playing through injuries and refusing to show weakness have become second nature, even if every shift brings him closer to losing the game he loves.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eDr. Sasha Ibe refuses to let that happen.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eBrilliant, relentless, and fiercely committed to protecting her athletes, the Devils' athletic trainer has no patience for arrogant players who believe they're invincible. After tragedy changed her life forever, she's made one promise to herself: no championship is worth another broken future.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eTheir first meeting is a disaster.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eHe challenges every decision she makes.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eShe refuses to let him break the rules.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eEvery argument fuels undeniable chemistry, every confrontation pushes them closer, and every moment together chips away at the walls they've spent years building around their hearts.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAs buried grief, career-threatening injuries, and impossible choices force them to rely on each other, Jax and Sasha discover that the greatest risk isn't losing a season... it's letting someone close enough to change your life forever.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eBecause sometimes the person standing in your way is the only one capable of saving you.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eFilled with unforgettable chemistry, witty banter, emotional depth, and exhilarating college hockey action, \u003cstrong\u003eOff Guard\u003c\/strong\u003e is a powerful contemporary romance about healing, trust, resilience, and discovering that love often arrives when your defenses are strongest.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eClick \"Buy Now\" to return to the world of the Northbridge Devils\u003c\/strong\u003e, where every player carries hidden scars, every relationship changes the game, and every book delivers a satisfying standalone romance while expanding a series readers won't want to put down.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e Rory North\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-13:\u003c\/b\u003e 9798256227029\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e Rory North LLC\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eLanguage:\u003c\/b\u003e English\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 07\/30\/2026\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 356\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eFormat:\u003c\/b\u003e Paperback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 0.91lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 8.50h x 5.50w x 0.74d","brand":"Rory North","offers":[{"title":"Paperback","offer_id":50666095149311,"sku":"9798256227029","price":19.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"url":"https:\/\/www.whiterainbookhouse.com\/products\/off-guard-rory-north-9798256227029","provider":"WR Book House","version":"1.0","type":"link"}