Dineen Miller

Dineen Miller delivers a charming and heart-thumping blend of royalty, romance, and rinkside tension in In the Offensive Zone with My Fake Bride, the second installment in her Romancing the Sun Kings series.

This swoony sports rom-com throws us right into the high-stakes world of pro hockey with a twist worthy of a royal scandal. Our hero—a forward for the Florida Sun Kings—has more than just game-day pressure to deal with. He’s secretly the heir to a noble title overseas, and when a family emergency forces him to take his place in line, he strikes a deal to protect his career: hire a female bodyguard and pose as newlyweds.

Enter his “fake bride,” a razor-sharp, no-nonsense professional who’s completely immune to his charm… or so she claims. What follows is a deliciously executed fake marriage full of forced proximity, witty banter, slow-burning tension, and one determined hockey player falling hard and fast.

Miller hits the sweet spot between humor and heart. The chemistry is undeniable, the setup is addictive, and the pacing keeps things moving with just the right dose of emotional depth. Best of all, it’s a clean romance with all the feels—making it a great pick for readers who love steam-free, swoon-heavy storytelling.

If you're a fan of fake relationships, reluctant royals, strong heroines, and heroes who love hard, In the Offensive Zone with My Fake Bride is your next must-read. You don’t need to be a hockey fan to fall in love with this story—just prepare to be hooked from the first page.

This book was sooooo good! I've loved all of Dineen Miller's books and this one was right up there as one of my favorites. Who wouldn't love a Brit hockey player who calls his fake bride luv, is kind and considerate, who loves his family and his "messy" Hockey family? Payton was the absolute best MMC who absolutely made me laugh and swoon in equal parts. He was amazing! And then there is Lily, his rockin' bodyguard Fake wife, who is such a fun person to see from both her perspective and Payton's. She's super tough, could probably kill you with her pinky, but then we get to see the vulnerable side of her too that needs saving. These two just stole my heart. I want more of their story!

Loved the chemistry between Lily and Payton from the very start. It made me laugh when he tried to ditch her and she pretended to go along with it. The banter is so good. If you like fake relationship, secret identity, body guard romance - this is the book for you. I loved watching them both grow as they worked through past baggage. The chemistry, kisses and heat was perfect while still staying spice free. I loved the ongoing observation list Lily makes about Payton.