Have Mercy — Katie Kenyhercz

Mercy Scott has always been self-sufficient to a fault, but when she sets her sights on leaving behind apartment living to own a home, she isn't above taking a part-time job as an event planner to supplement her bartending income. How hard could it be? When her new boss tricks her into a speed dating misadventure to ensure a certain hockey player comes to the party, Mercy's carefully compartmentalized life is turned upside down by the man who's been right in front of her the entire time. Connor Lucas looks at life the same as hockey: with focus, commitment, and big-time dedication. That's how he'd always pursued Mercy, too, but with no success. A speed dating surprise turns into a dream come true. Or does it? Could it be that after all these years, she feels the same way? Everything to gain means everything to lose. He's never wanted anyone else or anyone more, and Mercy's always been worth the wait. Could the wait really be over?