The snail doc wants a baby. I volunteered to do the deed. But it isn’t long before I realize a “donation” will never be enough. I want to be a dad, but most of all, I want her.

Franky

When confronted with the cold, hard facts of her diminishing chances to be a mom, what’s a woman of science to do?

Make a spreadsheet of eligible donors, of course.

Finding a man for life is not in the cards, but one for this singular purpose? I can do that. As the daughter of a Chicago Rebels legend and an expert in the field of gastropods—more commonly known as snails and slugs—I have plenty of choices in the worlds of both hockey and academia. The selection process should be easy, especially as my methodology has already eliminated several options, including Jason Isner, childhood nemesis and recently acquired defenseman for the Rebels. I’ve always considered him arrogant, cruel, and to be honest, not the brightest bulb.

I’m rarely wrong. But I might have been mistaken about Jason . . .

Jason

I surprised even myself when I offered to be Franky St. James’s baby daddy, but fatherhood has been a dream of mine forever. If I can achieve my goal without the hassle of a relationship, even better. I won’t be one of those “pump and dump” donors, though. I want the whole package: nighttime feedings, shopping for cute onesies, teaching my kid to skate. I’m in it for life, and as Franky and I travel this road together, I start to imagine what that life might look like. Not just a baby, but a family of my own.

The thing is, the doc has all sorts of hypotheses about jocks and relationships, and it’s going to take a lot of persuasion—sexy and otherwise—to prove her wrong. She might think the mating rituals of her beloved snails are the only “coupling” worth studying, but I’m determined to show her that when it comes to seeking a mate, this player is as driven as any species in the animal kingdom.

Because making a baby is just the beginning . . .

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Top Shelf Stud was a fantastic standalone hockey romance, and I absolutely LOVED Jason and Franky’s enemies-to-lovers story!

  It was steamy, funny, swoony, romantic, emotional, and entertaining, and I adored every moment of Jason and Franky’s journey to happily ever after. Kate Meader did an amazing job with this book, and I was very happy with the ending.

  The Chicago Players series has been incredible so far, and I’m super excited for the next standalone! Absolutely chef’s kiss all around and a MUST READ!

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5 STARS

About Kate Meader

Originally from Ireland, USA Today bestselling author Kate Meader writes steamy, funny romances with big-hearted heroes and the strong women and men who match them quip for quip. A KM book will make you laugh, swoon, fan yourself, and maybe even tear up a little. What more could you ask for?

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