I could feel how much Leo wanted to be the man that Scarlett needed and how scared Scarlett was to trust another pro athelete. These two just grabbed ahold of my heart and didn't let go. Leo wants to prove to Scarlett that he is in this 100%. They know they should stay away, but that doesn't mean they do. The coach's daughter is his dream girl and he knows he can't have her. When Scarlett goes to visit her dad, the coach of the Wildcats, only then does she realize that Leo is the guy who never called after their night together and it's big trouble because she will not date anyone in pro sports again after her last boyfriend and that debacle. He's on a series of away games so he doesn't have a chance to follow up with Scarlett, but tells all his teammates about his "dream girl". They don't exchange last names and Leo never tells her who he really is, a pro hockey player that just happens to be a college student as well. After her shift, Leo buys her a drink and the rest of the night. Immediately, he is smitten, especially when he sees her put a guy who is a little too forward in his place. Leo is out with his college friends for trivia night and sees Scarlett bartending. 4.5 stars! As soon as Leo saw Scarlett, I was hooked.
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