The sunshine girl with a dark past never dreamed the grumpy hockey star could love her back... especially after he's loathed her for years.Clara has been in love with Victory Amato for years. She's been sure to let him know her affinity often, and in no uncertain terms. Her cringe-worthy, tongue-in-cheek flirting is the perfect distraction from the issues that plague her terrible home life. No one will figure out the real problems if they're focused on her antics, right? Until, her History teacher assigns Tory as her project partner and he starts to get close... a little too close.Tory, as Clara calls him, has hated her almost as much as that stupid nickname she's given him. That's exactly what he tells his History teacher who uses his disdain as motivation to pair the two on a project, in hopes that straight-A, bubbly Clara will help Tory turn his grades around. What's the point in being hyper-focused on hockey if his GPA is too low for college? But instead of focusing on the project, Tory finds himself growing in his obsession with Clara. An obsession that he's kept hidden for years under the guise of disdain. But when he finally admits his feelings, he has a plethora of obstacles to overcome, both on and off the ice.If you're looking for burn so slow it's tantalizingly painful, unparalleled banter, and multi-dimensional characters, read J.J. Wright's Icing Hearts today!