Off the Post

Some people keep their distance to protect themselves. Others bring warmth and optimism wherever they go. In Off the Post, Sierra Hill brings these contrasting personalities together in a hockey romance about emotional vulnerability, attraction, and the risks of letting someone get close. Soren “The Wolf” Wolfenspiel is the Vancouver Vikings’ goalie, known for his gruff, solitary nature. Behind that intimidating exterior, however, is a man who fears the pain that can come with emotional attachment. Keeping people at a distance has become his way of avoiding another hurt. Ali St. Francis arrives in Vancouver determined to make a fresh start. She has moved there to work for her brother’s foundation and wants to focus on the future rather than dwell on past mistakes. When she begins recruiting her brother’s hockey teammates to help raise money through their celebrity status, she finds herself dealing with the reluctant Soren. Their personalities seem to pull in opposite directions. Ali’s sunny outlook challenges Soren’s guarded approach to life, while his reluctance makes their growing attraction complicated. What begins as a connection neither of them planned raises a difficult question: can a relationship remain casual when deeper feelings start to develop? As the third book in the Vancouver Vikings hockey romance series, Off the Post combines professional hockey, a grumpy-and-sunshine pairing, an off-limits attraction, and characters dealing with emotional scars. The story also features a neurodivergent hero, as identified by the author. This novel is suited to adult romance readers who enjoy contemporary sports romance, emotionally guarded characters, a teammate’s-sister premise, and relationships that test the difference between staying safe and taking a chance on love.