Power Play

Jordan has made a promise she intends to keep: no more hockey players, especially not her brothers' teammates. The rule exists for good reason, born from past heartbreak and family loyalty. But when Jake enters her life, that neat boundary starts to blur. He's charming, persistent, and entirely off-limits, which makes the pull between them all the more difficult to ignore. Set against the backdrop of college hockey culture and tight-knit friend groups, Alley Ciz's BTU Alumni series opener blends forbidden romance with laugh-out-loud banter and a cast of supporting characters that add genuine warmth to the story.

Ariela Crow brings an easy, natural energy to the dual-perspective narrative, shifting between Jordan's wry internal voice and the tension-laced moments where the two leads collide. The pacing suits the rom-com tone well, keeping the emotional beats light without undercutting the genuine chemistry at the story's core. At just over ten hours, it lands at the right length for the genre, delivering a satisfying romantic arc without overstaying its welcome.