Hearts on the Fly

When the game changes, love finds a way to score.

Jabari Hall has spent his entire life chasing victory on the ice—but one devastating hit leaves him benched, not just from hockey, but from the future he thought he had. Now, as he struggles with deteriorating eyesight, his well-meaning teammates set him up on a date, hoping it will cheer him up—only the date they choose is none other than Val Elliott, his ex's sister.

Val never expected to be sitting across from Jabari, especially after the way he broke her sister's heart. But when Jabari opens up about his diagnosis, Val's guarded heart softens, and she offers him a listening ear. What begins as a simple friendship quickly turns into something more.

As Jabari navigates life off the ice, he's drawn to Val in ways he didn't expect. With her loyalty to her family on the line and Jabari searching for faith and a new purpose, can they make it to the goal together, or will their hearts wind up in the penalty box?

"This friends-to-lovers romance scores big." —Rhonda McKnight, author of The Thing About Home

A clean and wholesome African American hockey romance featuring forbidden love, friends to lovers, disability representation, and second chances perfect for fans of Christian sports romances, Emma St. Clair, Pepper Basham, and Melissa Ferguson.

©2026 Toni Shiloh (P)2026 Recorded Books

Adorable!!

So adorable and I loved the focus on coming to God. And I’m a huge fan of the author, also, the performances were excellent.

So so, so amazing!

Having both narrators really took this book over the age. The story ending of itself is so amazing and will be reread multiple times over! I hope the author continues the trend of having to narrators for all of her books.

Toni Shiloh Never Disappoints!

I loved this story! I’ve been waiting for its release and was not disappointed. Jabari and Val were so great together. Friends to partners is always amazing. Loved it! ✨

Filled with smiles

I enjoyed it all. I am a sucker for a romance novel. The narrators brought the characters to life.

Incredible!!!!

Loved every bit of it. Can't wait for her next release, hope it's very soon!!!!