The Risk is a standalone novel featuring a daring protagonist who defies expectations and refuses to be ruled by fear. The daughter of Briar's head hockey coach, she avoids relationships with rival team players to protect her image. However, her resolve is tested when she needs the help of Jake Connelly, Harvard's star forward, who is both irritating and irresistibly charming. To secure a coveted internship, she must pretend to be his girlfriend, leading to a series of real and fake dates that jeopardize her future and her heart, creating a high-stakes game of emotions and career ambitions.