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To the world, they were a scandal. To each other, an obsession.An epic love story set in the sparkling, savage sphere of elite figure skating starring a woman determined to carve her own path on and off the iceShe might not have a famous name, funding, or her family’s support, but Katarina Shaw has always known that she was destined to become an Olympic skater. When she meets Heath Rocha, a lonely kid stuck in the foster care system, their instant connection makes them a formidable duo on the ice. Clinging to skating—and each other—to escape their turbulent lives, Kat and Heath go from childhood sweethearts to champion ice dancers, captivating the world with their scorching chemistry, rebellious style, and roller-coaster relationship.Until a shocking incident at the Olympic Games brings their partnership to a sudden end.As the ten-year anniversary of their final skate approaches, an unauthorized documentary reignites the public obsession with Shaw and Rocha, claiming to uncover the “real story” through interviews with their closest friends and fiercest rivals. Kat wants nothing to do with the documentary, but she can’t stand the thought of someone else defining her legacy. So, after a decade of silence, she’s telling her story: from the childhood tragedies that created her all-consuming bond with Heath to the clash of desires that tore them apart. Sensational rumors have haunted their every step for years, but the truth may be even more shocking than the headlines.

A sexy he falls first, boy obsessed, sports romance from bestselling author, Lulu MooreMy name is Parker King, and I am in love.Yet Scout Davison barely knows I exist.Therefore, I do what any sensible guy does when he’s trying to get a girl’s attention, I ask her out.Except I’m too late.Thanks to the job offer on the New York Lions Social media team, Scout’s focus is on work, so while pining for her I focus on making her my friend instead. Friends first, date later.Or at least I thought.The more time we spend together though, the harder it becomes for both of us to deny our feelings.And when a new company policy makes it almost impossible for us to give in, we find ourselves falling for one another.Now all we need to do is keep our relationship a secret until after the playoffs, and avoid Coach breathing down our necks.The Strike Zone is a dangerous place to stay, but we’re going out swinging.

I’ve been texting the wife I lost, the woman I loved beyond measure . . . Now someone else has answered back. Gunnar Bond is broken. Three years ago, he lived through the car crash that took his wife and twins away from him—though “lived” barely describes his current state. Giving up professional hockey, going off grid, and drinking himself into oblivion are his coping mechanisms. Another is texting his dead wife about his days without her. Therapeutic? Doubtful. Crazy? Definitely. But those messages into the ether are virtually the only thing stopping him from spiraling to even darker places. Until someone texts back . . . Sadie Yates is losing it. Suddenly guardian to a little sister she doesn’t know and a misbehaving hound she’d rather not know at all, she’s had to upend her (sort of) glamorous life in LA and move back to Chicago. The nanny has quit, the money’s running out, and her job is on the line. The last thing she needs is her sister’s hockey camp counselor, a judgmental Viking type, telling her she sucks at this parenting lark. Thank the goddess for her sweet, sensitive, and—fingers crossed—sexy text buddy who always knows the right thing to say. In the same city at last, they can finally see if their online chemistry is mirrored in real life. She just needs to set up a meeting … A ruined man who claims to have used up all his love is surely a bad bet, but Sadie’s never been afraid of a challenge … even one that might shatter her heart into a million pieces. Romance, contemporary romance, new adult, new adult romance, sports romance, hockey romance, standalone romance, widower, tragedy, texting romance

Up And Coming Football Hero, Colton Michaels, Makes A Hail Mary Pass One Night In The College Locker Room That Results In The Hottest, Sexiest Five Days Of His Young Life. However, Interference After The Play Has Him Hiding His Past And Burying His Future In The Bottom Of A Bottle. While Colt Seems To Have It All, Looks Can Be Deceiving, Especially When You’re Trapped So Far In A Closet That You Can’t See Your Way Out. When Ten Years Of Living His Expected Fast-lane Lifestyle Lands Him Engaged To His Manipulative Russian Supermodel Girlfriend, He Decides It’s Time To Call A New Play. Jace Montgomery Single-handily Built The Largest All-star Cheerleading Gym In The World, Driven By A Need To Forget A Life-altering Encounter With A Handsome Quarterback A Decade Ago. His Reputation As An Excellent Coach, Hard-nosed Business Man, And Savvy Entrepreneur Earned Him Respect In The Sometimes Catty World Of Competitive Cheerleading. When Jace Learns Of His Ex-lover’s Plans To Marry, His Heart Executes A Barrel Roll And His Carefully-placed Resolve Tumbles Down Without A Mat To Absorb The Shock. Can His Island Escape Help Him To Finally Let Go Of The Past And Move His Life Forward?

A NEW YORK TIMES BEST ROMANCE BOOK OF 2022 "Subtle and spectacular...every page serves up a stunner." —The New York Times “This book is EVERYTHING I want in a sports romance.” —Lyssa Kay Adams, author of The Bromance Book Club, on Unwritten Rules Charlie Braxton has it all: a wicked curveball, a beautiful wife, and the kind of money and attention that's attached to a professional baseball contract. Except his famous curveball comes with intense social anxiety, his wife is actually his soon-to-be ex-wife, and the money… Well, suffice it to say, he knows what it’s like to be treated like an ATM. But at least he’s better off than the new guy. Relief pitcher Reid Giordano is struggling to maintain his sobriety—and his roster spot. The press, along with a heck of a lot of his new Oakland teammates, seem to think his best baseball days are behind him. Only Charlie Braxton gives him the benefit of the doubt—and a place to stay when Reid finds himself short on cash…and friends. When their growing friendship turns into an unexpected attraction, and that ignites a romance, both Charlie and Reid must grapple with what it means to be more than teammates. And as their season winds down, they’ll need to walk away…or go out there and give it everything they’ve got.

The rules of the game don’t apply off the football field in this steamy slow-burn M/M sports romance—the first book of the Barons series. New York Barons tight end Gavin Brawley is suspended from the team and on house arrest after a video of him brawling goes viral. Gavin already has a reputation as a jerk with a temper on and off the field—which doesn’t help him once he finds himself on the wrong side of the law. And while he’s been successful professionally, he’s never been lucky when it comes to love.  Noah Monroe is a recent college grad looking for a job—any job—to pay off his mounting student debt. Working as Gavin’s personal assistant/babysitter seems like easy money. But Noah isn’t prepared for the electrifying tension between him and the football player. He’s not sure if he’d rather argue with Gavin or tackle him to the floor. But both men know the score, and neither is sure what will happen once Gavin's timeout is over…

Two rival football players begin a game with higher stakes than the Super Bowl in this steamy romance from the author of Illegal Contact.    Simeon Boudreaux, the New York Barons’ golden-armed quarterback, is blessed with irresistible New Orleans charm and a face to melt your mama’s heart. He’s universally adored by fans and the media. Coming out as gay in solidarity with his teammate hasn’t harmed his reputation in the least—except for some social media taunting from rival linebacker Adrián Bravo. Though they were once teammates, Adrián views Simeon as a traitor and the number-one name on the New Jersey Predators’ shit list. When animosity between the two NFL players reaches a boiling point on the field, culminating in a dirty fist fight, they’re both benched for six games and sentenced to joint community service teaching sullen, Brooklyn teens how to play ball. At first, they can barely stand to be in the same room, but running the camp forces them to shape up. With no choice but to work together, Simeon realizes Adrián is more than his alpha-jerk persona, and Adrián begins to question why he’s always had such strong feelings for the gorgeous QB…

USA TODAY BESTSELLER • The Arizona Vengeance is hockey’s hottest new team. But hockey’s hottest goalie is learning that even the best players sometimes need an assist.   “You don’t have to like sports to love these books!”—New York Times bestselling author Jill Shalvis   Everything is clicking for the Vengeance. We may be new, but we’re well on our way to winning the championship, and I’m having the time of my life headlining the sports media as the hottest goalie—hell, player—ever. I for one am going to live up to my name . . . because I am Legend Bay.   Dragging my ass home from the gym, I’m blinded by some gaudy, glowing holiday lights. As usual, my hot-as-hell neighbor Pepper Nantais has gone way over the top. But just as I’m about to tell her off, something else catches my eye . . . Seems like Santa left me a present, and not one I was expecting.   As life takes an unexpected turn, I realize that there’s much more to Pepper than meets the eye. Sure, she’s gorgeous. And exasperating. And her taste in decorating may be a bit . . . unique. But beneath her carefree demeanor is a fierce determination and a heart of gold. And before I know it I’ve fallen for her. Hard . . .   Pepper is exactly the woman I never knew I needed.   Praise for Legend   “Sawyer Bennett holds the number one spot on my auto-buy list.”­—USA Today bestselling author Jami Davenport “An emotional, heart-melting story from author Sawyer Bennett.”—Brenda Rothert, author of Sweet Sixteen “Okay, ladies, these Vengeance players have it all. . . . If you haven’t met any of these guys yet, then you need to get to it.”—Schmexy Girl Book Blog  The Arizona Vengeance series from New York Times bestselling author Sawyer Bennett can be read together or separately: BISHOP ERIK LEGEND   And don’t miss her Carolina Cold Fury novels: ALEX GARRETT ZACK RYKER HAWKE MAX ROMAN LUCAS VAN REED MAREK   The Love Hurts series features sexy standalone novels: SEX IN THE STICKS JILTED   And the Sugar Bowl series is one treat you’ll want to read in order: SUGAR DADDY SUGAR RUSH SUGAR FREE   This ebook includes an excerpt from another Loveswept title.

Warning This Book Contains Highly Sexual Material. This Book Brings To Light, Sex In Hockey, And How Common Group Sex Has Become Over The Past Several Years. It Contains Confessional Short Stories From Various Puck Bunnies, Player ́s Girlfriends, Players And Fans. I Wrote This Book To Open Peoples Eyes To The New “media Generation” Of Teenagers That Openly Participate In Group Sex. I Do Not Form Any Opinions And Have Left It Up To The Readers To Form Their Own Opinions And Views On The Book And How They Feel Towards This Sub-culture. Some Girls Are Proud Of Their Sexual Exploits With Hockey Players And Many Of The Player ́s Girlfriends Talk About How They Deal With The Rumours And The Puck Bunnies. The Players Discuss The Puck Bunnies, As Well As The Fans And Stalkers. This Book Contains Real Truths Of A Sub-culture That Was, Is And Will Likely Continue To Happen, In The World Of Sports And Foremost Hockey. The Content Is Written In A Non-judgemental Way And With No Sarcasm Or Finger Pointing. The Book May Be A Hard Read And Difficult For Some To Swallow, But, Believe You Me, This Sub-culture Exists, Even If The Players Change From Year To Year. For International Customers (including Canada), Please Contact The Book Orders Department By Phone At (888) 795-4274 Or By Email At Orders@xlibris.com.

Perfect for fans of Melissa and Ivy Aberdeen's Letter to the World, this heartfelt coming of age story introduces a nonbinary athlete navigating a binary world.Twelve-year-old Ana-Marie Jin, the reigning US Juvenile figure skating champion, is not a frilly dress kind of kid. So, when Ana learns that next season's program will be princess themed, doubt forms fast. Still, Ana tries to focus on training and putting together a stellar routine worthy of national success.Once Ana meets Hayden, a transgender boy new to the rink, thoughts about the princess program and gender identity begin to take center stage. And when Hayden mistakes Ana for a boy, Ana doesn't correct him and finds comfort in this boyish identity when he's around. As their friendship develops, Ana realizes that it's tricky juggling two different identities on one slippery sheet of ice. And with a major competition approaching, Ana must decide whether telling everyone the truth is worth risking years of hard work and sacrifice.