If you are looking for a cozy yet steamy holiday read, by Cali Melle is a top contender. This contemporary sports romance novella is the fifth installment in the popular Wyncote Wolves series. It brings together classic romance tropes with a festive backdrop, making it a perfect quick read for the winter season. Plot Overview
Cali Melle expertly weaves several fan-favorite tropes into this novella: The Goalie Who Stole Christmas by Cali Melle PDF
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The story follows , a star goalie for the Wyncote Wolves, who is under immense family pressure to settle down following his mother's cancer diagnosis. With his brother’s wedding approaching in Maine, Asher is desperate to show his family he’s happy and settled. Sydney, who was planning to spend the holidays
He enlists the help of his long-time best friend, , asking her to pose as his fake girlfriend for the week-long celebration. Sydney, who was planning to spend the holidays alone on campus, agrees to the charade. However, what starts as a "strictly platonic" arrangement quickly complicates as the two are forced into close quarters—including the classic "one bed" scenario—leading them to realize their feelings run much deeper than friendship. Key Romance Tropes