About the Book

If You Want Me is a standalone age-gap romance featuring the Toronto Terror’s unofficial team princess and her dad’s best friend Barnes & Noble. Helena Hunting delivers an emotionally charged story that explores the dangerous territory between loyalty and desire. When professional hockey player Hollis Hendrix watches Aurora Hammerstein transform from the girl he’s known for years into an ambitious, powerful woman, everything changes. The chemistry is undeniable, the stakes are impossibly high, and the heart wants what it wants—even when it threatens to destroy everything.

This is a complete standalone novel in the Toronto Terror series. You don’t need to read the previous books to fall in love with Aurora and Hollis, though meeting these characters in earlier stories adds extra depth to your experience.

From the Back Cover

There’s no one more off limits than your best friend’s daughter. But when Aurora’s teasing smiles and determined ambition push every button Hollis has, keeping his distance becomes the hardest game he’s ever played. One wrong move could cost him his team, his friendship, and his heart.

About the Author

Helena Hunting is a New York Times and USA Today bestselling author who lives outside Toronto GoodreadsAmazon with her family. Known for her captivating hockey romances and romantic comedies, Helena has built a devoted readership with her signature blend of humor, heat, and heart. Her popular Pucked series and standalone novels have earned praise for their engaging characters and addictive storytelling. With a degree in English Literature and a talent for creating swoon-worthy book boyfriends, Helena continues to deliver stories that keep readers up all night turning pages.

Who Is This Book For?

This book is perfect for readers who crave high-stakes forbidden romance with all the feels. If you love age-gap relationships, dad’s best friend tropes, and grumpy-meets-sunshine dynamics set against the backdrop of professional hockey, you’ll devour this story. Fans of emotional sports romance with strong-willed heroines, protective heroes, and sizzling chemistry will find everything they’re looking for. Whether you’re a longtime Helena Hunting reader or new to her work, this standalone delivers the perfect escape.

What Readers Will Experience

Prepare for an emotional rollercoaster packed with tension, laughter, and heart. You’ll experience the internal battle of a man torn between honor and desire, and a young woman who knows exactly what she wants and isn’t afraid to fight for it. The push-pull dynamic creates delicious tension that builds throughout the story. With compelling character development, laugh-out-loud banter, authentic hockey world details, and steamy romance scenes, this book delivers everything contemporary romance fans crave. The satisfying happily-ever-after makes every emotional moment worth it.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

Is If You Want Me part of a series?
Yes, it’s book 2 in the Toronto Terror series, but it works perfectly as a standalone. You can jump right in without reading book 1, though fans of the series will enjoy seeing familiar characters.

What is the age gap in this hockey romance?
The story features a meaningful age gap between Aurora (in her early 20s) and Hollis (in his mid-30s), which adds delicious tension to their forbidden relationship as he’s also her father’s best friend.

Does If You Want Me have spicy scenes?
Yes, this contemporary romance includes explicit content suitable for adult readers 18 and over. The heat level is high with passionate, well-written intimate scenes.

Do I need to be a hockey fan to enjoy this book?
Not at all! While hockey provides the backdrop, this is first and foremost a character-driven romance. The emotional connection, witty banter, and forbidden love story are the real stars.