You'd think nearly dying trying to get out of a too-tight gown in a dressing room and being saved by a strong, competent man was a good thing. Not so much, though, when that strong, competent man is your ex.

Your secret ex. And the reason you need a gown is because you're part of a charity auction.

The charity auction where he gets into a bidding war to win you. And now, because you're one of few female coaches in professional baseball, and he's the captain of the local professional hockey team, and he paid a ridiculous sum of money for you.

. .

The entire city is shipping you. You can't leave your apartment without getting a knowing wink from strangers.

Your bosses want to use the publicity to have you jointly launch a new community outreach program. That's bad enough.

It truly is. But even worse?Duncan Lavoie, the green-eyed, curly-haired, dimple-cheeked, hot as lava hockey player wants a second chance.

And he'll play dirty to get it. The Secret Hook-Up is a laugh-out-loud romcom featuring the hot-as-sin hockey captain of the Copper Valley Thrusters, the Copper Valley Fireballs' lady baseball coach he never got over, and a misbehaving formal gown.

It stands alone and comes complete with a happily-ever-after. .