Fighting Chance by Mads Rafferty Sweet

Fighting Chance

Mads Rafferty · 2026

IceHawks · Book 2

Famous hockey player Kieran Ashford is the NHL's favourite headline, but when his reputation catches up to him in the form of a surprise phone call and a mute three-year-old daughter he didn't know existed, Kieran is suddenly thrown into the depths of fatherhood. Now at least, he has something the quick witted book addict can't say no to--a job offer.

Because Layla Carson needs a paycheck. After spending over a year in Berlin participating in a clinical trial for her lupus, Layla is painfully aware of how her medical bills have drained her parent's bank account. When the opportunity arises to become a nanny, Layla can't refuse.

As the pair help build a home for the little girl who desperately needs them both, the walls around their hearts begin to crumble. Layla learns there's more to Kieran than the flirtatious winks and playful personality, while he's determined to give Layla everything her illness robbed her of.

But when forever was never guaranteed for either of them, they'll need to fight for the chance of a new life.

contemporary sports romance emotional
Spice Level: 🌶 🌶 🌶 🌶 🌶 Sweet
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Who Is This Book For?

If you love contemporary with hockey romance, single dad, nanny fmc, you prefer a clean or sweet romance without explicit scenes, you enjoy emotionally intense stories that hit you right in the feels, then Fighting Chance by Mads Rafferty is the book for you. This is Book 2 in the IceHawks series — we recommend reading from Book 1 for the full experience.

IceHawks Reading Order

Book 1 Breaking Point Mads Rafferty
Fighting Chance
Book 2 Fighting Chance (you are here) Mads Rafferty
Book 3 Chasing Hope Mads Rafferty

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Fighting Chance spicy?

Fighting Chance by Mads Rafferty has a spice level of 2/5 (sweet — mild romance, closed door).

What order should I read the IceHawks series?

Fighting Chance is Book 2 in the IceHawks series by Mads Rafferty. We recommend reading the series in order for the best experience.

What tropes are in Fighting Chance?

Fighting Chance features these tropes: hockey romance, single dad, nanny fmc, chronic illness rep, found family, friends to lovers, he falls first, yearning, slow burn, mental health rep.

What genre is Fighting Chance?

Fighting Chance by Mads Rafferty is a Contemporary novel.

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