Baby, It's Cold Offside

A Christmas Later-in-Life Hockey Short Story

By: Ginny Sterling

Narrated by: Virtual Voice

When a hockey coach's flirty move meets a curvy girl's bold play, it's game on for a heartwarming Christmas romance that no one saw coming.

Hockey Coach Mike Côte is used to game-winning plays, but when he locks eyes with Brandi, he’s completely unprepared for the wild, heart-racing rush that follows. One flirtatious smile, a few slick moves, and suddenly he’s caught up in a whirlwind he never saw coming.

Brandi’s been crushing on Coach from the safety of her TV for as long as she can remember. She never imagined she'd actually get the chance to meet him, let alone flirt with him. But when Mike gives her that devil-may-care grin and asks her to text him, it’s official: Game on.

Get ready, Coach—this Christmas, she’s taking the shot. But will it be enough to win his heart?

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For anyone who’s ever wondered if life has passed them by or feared it’s too late, here’s a Christmas short story that proves age is just a number when it comes to love. Get ready for a sweet hockey romance complete with a festive happily-ever-after that is heartwarming.