: To solve their respective problems, Ethan proposes a fake relationship . Ethan gains a responsible image to return to the ice, while he agrees to financially support Jane so she can open her own business. Main Characters
: Chapters often begin with flashbacks to their childhood, detailing their early pranks and rivalry to explain their present-day dynamic.
: An arrogant, fiestero (party-going) athlete and NHL star who feels a hidden void despite his professional success.
: The book explores deeper issues, such as Ethan's difficult relationship with his mother, who struggles with addiction.