Schmidt's Charm
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Completed, First published Jun 26, 2026

This novel follows a dental assistant in San Francisco navigating a precarious life balancing health concerns and financial strain. Working for the San Francisco Bears hockey team, she finds herself entangled with Connor Schmidt, a player who believes she brings him luck—a connection complicated by a “luck-with-benefits” agreement and growing attraction. The narrative traces her anxieties as she manages a demanding job, secret medication, and tense family dynamics. Amidst charity galas and awkward social encounters, a striking woman disrupts her carefully constructed world, hinting at unexpected connections and charged interactions. These chapters reveal a story of professional risk, unwanted attraction, and the challenges of living with a chronic condition.
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