Collide by Caroline Easton

Falling in love with a public figure was never part of Rose Bennett’s plan, especially not one whose past is tangled in secrets that could destroy them both.

Callum Fraser is a pro hockey star under relentless scrutiny, used to control on the ice and certainty off it. With Rose, everything is different. She sees the man behind the headlines. He sees a future he never expected. But when the truth about a life-altering mistake surfaces, and someone from his past refuses to let it stay buried, trust fractures in ways neither of them are prepared for.

Caught between fame, fallout, and fear, Rose must decide whether choosing herself means walking away or standing her ground. And Callum must learn that love isn’t proven by grand gestures, but by patience, honesty, and the willingness to wait.

A slow-burn hockey romance about accountability, healing, and choosing love without losing yourself.