I Lied About Dating the Hockey Captain

Emma Reed pretends to date hockey captain Cole Hayes to escape dorm‑room bullying from Madison. Though their romance starts as a fake shield, real tension grows while Emma tutors Cole to save his playoff spot. Secrets, campus gossip and dangerous plots test them. Cole once plans revenge after learning of her lie but falls for her courage. After facing scandals and sports‑injury risks, the pair turn the false relationship into genuine love and build a shared future together.