A writer seeking inspiration for her next novel finds herself in an unexpected proximity with a grumpy single dad and hockey captain.

Struggling to meet a tight deadline, romance author Sarah travels to Montana to research hockey and connect with a local expert. Her plans quickly become complicated when she discovers her expert is Nick Galaxy, a gruff single dad and the very hockey captain she had a disastrous first encounter with upon arrival. Sarah must navigate Nick's challenging demeanor and the forced proximity of staying in his guest cabin, all while he remains unaware of his father's arrangement, to complete her book rewrite.

The premise sets up a classic grumpy/sunshine dynamic with the added layers of a single dad and forced proximity, common elements that appeal to readers of contemporary romance. The narrative framework suggests a focus on the developing relationship between the author and the hockey captain, likely with a blend of humor and emotional depth as they overcome their initial friction. The inclusion of 'found family' as a trope indicates a potential for heartwarming secondary characters and plotlines that extend beyond the central romance. The description implies a fast-paced plot driven by the author's deadline and the unfolding relationship.