The Wall of Winnipeg and Me by Mariana Zapata .

The Wall of Winnipeg and Me by Mariana Zapata is a contemporary sports romance.

The story follows Vanessa Mazur, who quits her job as the personal assistant to Aiden Graves, a famous professional football player known as the "Wall of Winnipeg" because of his intimidating presence. When Aiden asks Vanessa to return and enter into a marriage of convenience to help him secure permanent residency, she reluctantly agrees. As they spend more time together, their strictly business arrangement slowly develops into trust, friendship, and love. Blending slow-burn romance, marriage of convenience, and sports romance, the novel explores themes of patience, loyalty, personal growth, and finding love in unexpected circumstances.