Kelly Jamieson

In "Must Love Dogs…and Hockey," the first book in the Bears Hockey series by Kelly Jamieson, Lilly, who has recently lost her job, takes up dog walking to make ends meet. While at the park, the dog she is walking is attacked, leading her to confront the owner, Easton, a hockey player struggling with his temper. Easton was given the dog by a teammate to help manage his anger, but he initially wants nothing to do with it. However, needing the money, Lilly agrees to help Easton with his dog, sparking an unexpected connection between them. As they spend more time together, Easton sees an opportunity to get closer to Lilly, blending their need for each other's help with a budding romance.