Hearts on the Fly

When the game changes, love finds a way to score.

Jabari Hall has spent his entire life chasing victory on the ice—but one devastating hit leaves him benched, not just from hockey but from the future he thought he had. Now, as he struggles with deteriorating eyesight, his teammates set him up on a date with Val Elliott, his ex’s sister.

Val Elliott never expected to be sitting across from Jabari, especially after the way he broke her sister’s heart. However, as they connect, they must navigate a complex set of challenges:

• Jabari: Coping with a life-altering diagnosis and searching for a new purpose off the ice.
• Val: Balancing her growing feelings with her deep-seated loyalty to her family.
• Faith: Finding the courage to trust in a new path neither of them saw coming.

“This friends-to-lovers romance scores big.” — Rhonda McKnight, author of The Thing about Home.

The Goal of Love is a clean and wholesome African American hockey romance perfect for fans of Emma St. Clair, Pepper Basham, and Melissa Ferguson. It features:

• Forbidden love and friends-to-lovers tropes
• Meaningful disability representation
• Second chances and Christian sports romance themes

This heartwarming tale is another inspiring addition to the library of award-winning author Toni Shiloh.