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"Rachel Reid's hockey heroes are sexy, hot, and passionate!" —#1 New York Times bestselling author Lauren BlakelyFrom the USA TODAY bestselling author of the Game Changers series comes a merry and bright hockey romance about finding your place, finding your people and finding your way back to the one you love the most.For Landon Stackhouse, being called up from the Calgary farm team is exciting and terrifying, even if, as the backup goalie, he rarely leaves the bench. A quiet loner by nature, Landon knows he gives off strong “don’t talk to me” vibes. The only player who doesn’t seem to notice is Calgary’s superstar young winger, Casey Hicks.Casey treats Landon like an old friend, even though they’ve only interacted briefly in the past. He’s endlessly charming and completely laid-back in a way that Landon absolutely can’t relate to. They couldn’t have less in common, but Landon needs a place to live that’s not a hotel room and Casey has just bought a massive house—and hates being alone.As roommates, Casey refuses to be defeated by Landon’s one-word answers. As friends, Landon comes to notice a few things about Casey, like his wide, easy smile and sparkling green-blue eyes. Spending the holidays together only intensifies their bromance-turned-romance. But as the new year approaches, the countdown to the end of Landon’s time in Calgary is on.

He's the captain of the soccer team and he has met his match! Ryan Hunter kissed more girls than he cares to remember. But the only one he ever wanted is in love with his best friend. Watching Liza Matthews’ obsession with Tony Mitchell is a torture Ryan conceals from everyone. Until after a five-week soccer camp, where Tony gets involved with someone else, things suddenly take a different turn. Ryan knows if he doesn’t make a move now and grab his chance, he might never get another. Asked by Tony to distract Liza, Ryan is only too happy. He subtly seduces her first into his soccer team and later on to his party. He does all in his power to make her see that he’s not just an insufferable playboy but a guy who really cares about her. Some one-on-one soccer training, a passionate kiss—things seem to be going the way he wants. Except Ryan didn’t reckon on his best friend showing up at the worst possible moment and destroying everything… If you're unsure whether this is the right book for you, go ahead and read the first half for free before you make up your mind. http://pipershelly.com/ryan-hunter-gbt-2/

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.

A sweet and spicy friends-to-lovers romance set against the backdrop of the Australian Open, from the author of Clean Point.In the aftermath of Dylan Bailey’s tenth Grand Slam loss, she decides to put her racket away for good. Until a tempting bet from fellow pro Oliver Anderson convinces her to give it one last shot.If she sticks it out, and still loses the next tournament, she takes home his US Open Trophy, and is free to walk away from the sport forever. To sweeten the deal, Oliver proposes a twist—he’ll swap his racket for a whistle and coach Dylan in the months leading up to the Australian Open.After all, with the solid friendship they’ve built, surely working together could score a game point.They just need to keep their eyes on the ball and ignore their sizzling tension.As Oliver and Dylan navigate the unpredictable court, they rediscover their love for the sport, but the feelings they share could complicate things. With the world watching their every move, they must ensure their partnership stays on-court.But as the lines between coach and player blur, especially in a sport where every detail is scrutinized, keeping their feelings in check may be their toughest match yet.

Common Goal Veteran Goaltender Eric Bennett Has Faced Down Some Of The Toughest Shooters On The Ice, But Nothing Prepared Him For His Latest Challenge—life After Hockey. It’s Time To Make Some Big Changes, Starting With Finally Dating Men For The First Time. Graduate Student Kyle Swift Moved To New York Nursing A Broken Heart. He’d Sworn To Find Someone His Own Age To Crush On (for Once). Until He Meets A Gorgeous, Distinguished Silver Fox Hockey Player. Despite Their Intense Physical Attraction, Kyle Has No Intention Of Getting Emotionally Involved. He’ll Teach Eric A Few Tricks, Have Some Mutually Consensual Fun, Then Walk Away. Eric Is More Than Happy To Learn Anything Kyle Brings To The Table. And Kyle Never Expected Their Friends-with-benefits Arrangement To Leave Him Wanting More. Happily-ever-after Might Be Staring Them In The Face, But It Won’t Happen If They’re Too Stubborn To Come Clean About Their Feelings. Everything They Both Want Is Within Reach… They Just Have To Be Brave Enough To Grab It. Role Model The Hits Just Keep Coming For Troy Barrett. Traded To The Worst Team In The League Would Be Bad Enough, But Coming On The Heels Of A Messy Breakup And A Recent Scandal… Troy Just Wants To Play Hockey And Be Left Alone. He Doesn’t Want To Be In The News Anymore, And He Definitely Doesn’t Want To “work On His Online Presence” With The Team’s Peppy Social Media Manager. Harris Drover Can Tell Standoffish Troy Isn’t Happy About The Trade—anyone Could Tell, Frankly, As He Doesn’t Exactly Hide It Well—but Harris Doesn’t Give Up On People Easily. Even When He’s Developing A Crush He’s Sure Is One-sided. And When He Sees Troy’s Smile Finally Crack Through His Grumpy Exterior, Well… That’s A Man Harris Couldn’t Turn His Back On If He Wanted To. Suddenly, Troy’s Move To The New Team Feels Like An Opportunity—for Troy To Embrace His True Self, And For Both Men To Surrender To Their Growing Attraction. But Indulging In Each Other Behind Closed Doors Is One Thing, And For Troy, Being In A Public Relationship With Harris Will Mean Facing Off With His Fears, Once And For All. The Long Game Shane Hollander And Ilya Rozanov Have Been Seeing Each Other For Ten Years And Have Kept It Secret. From Friends, From Family…from The League. If Shane Wants To Stay At The Top Of His Game, What He And Ilya Share Has To Remain Secret. He Loves Ilya, But What If Going Public Ruins Everything? Ilya Is Sick Of Secrets. Shane Has Gotten So Good At Hiding His Feelings, Sometimes Ilya Questions If They Even Exist. The Closeness, The Intimacy, Even The Risk That Would Come With Being Open About Their Relationship…ilya Wants It All. It’s Time For Them To Make The Call And Decide What’s Most Important—hockey Or Love. Originally Published In 2020

Desire is a game without rulesOptimistic and hardworking, Angela Bouler prides herself on getting through life without asking for an assist. School, two jobs, caring for her nephew, Cory—she’s keeping it all together…then Isaiah Reynolds bounces into her life. The Jacksonville Gators’ star forward is coaching at Cory’s summer camp, but guardians and mentors aren’t supposed to mix—and certainly not surrender to red-hot kisses…Isaiah has an image of the perfect partner in his head, and it doesn’t quite mesh with Angela’s hectic life. Or her evening job serving drinks at a gentlemen’s club. But deep down, she’s the only woman who sparks a true connection. He’s expected to keep his image spotless, but instead he’s risking everything on a strong, sexy, complicated woman. Winning her heart won’t be easy, but it’s becoming the only play that really matters…

Step into a world of hot hockey players, feisty heroines and steamy romance in this addictive spin-off from the bestselling Off-Campus!Read The Risk now for the perfect fake-dating romance!Everyone says I'm a bad girl. They're only partly right - I don't let fear rule me, and I certainly don't care what people think. But I draw the line at sleeping with the enemy. As the daughter of Briar's head hockey coach, I'd be vilified if I hooked up with a player from a rival team.And that's who Jake Connelly is. Harvard's star forward is arrogant, annoying and too attractive for his own good. But fate is cruel - I require his help to secure a much-coveted internship, and the sexy jerk isn't making it easy for me.I need Connelly to be my fake boyfriend. For every fake date . . . he wants a real one.Which means this bad girl is in big trouble. Nothing good can come from sneaking around with Jake Connelly. My father would kill me, my friends will revolt, and my post-college career is on the line. But while it's getting harder and harder to resist Jake's oozing sex appeal and cocky grin, I refuse to fall for him.That's the one risk I'm not willing to take.***Why fans love Elle Kennedy ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐!'Delicious, complicated and drama-filled . . . I read it in one sitting, and you will, too' L. J. Shen, USA Today bestselling author'A deliciously sexy story with a wallop of emotions that sneaks up on you' Vi Keeland, New York Times bestselling author'This book had the ability to make me swoon one minute, put my heart in my throat the next, then literally make me burst right out laughing out of the blue' Goodreads Review'The best college romance I've read. It had epic banter, sexy romance, and fantastic writing!! I laughed, I swooned, I couldn't put it down. Highly recommended!!' Goodreads Review'Elle Kennedy proves, once again, that she is the Queen of College Hockey Romance!!' Goodreads Review'5-Made My Heart Pitter Patter-Stars' Goodreads Review'One of the few authors who can instantly put a grin on my face as soon as I start reading her books' Goodreads Review

Product Description Freshman Lianne Challice is known to millions of fans as Princess Vindi. But sometimes a silver-screen sorceress just wants to hang up her wand, tell her manager to shove it, and become a normal college student. Too bad that's harder than it looks. She's never lived a normal life. She hasn't been to school since kindergarten. And getting close to anyone is just too risky - the last boy she kissed sold the story to a British tabloid. But she can't resist trying to get close to Daniel "DJ" Trevi, the hot, broody guy who spins tunes for hockey games in the arena. Something's haunting his dark eyes, and she needs to know more. DJ's genius is for expressing the mood of the crowd with a 10-second song snippet. With just a click and a fade, he can spread hope, pathos, or elation among 6,000 screaming fans. Too bad his college career is about to experience the same quick fade-out as one of his songs. He can't get close to Lianne, and he can't tell her why. And the fact that she seems to like him at all? Incredible. About the Author Sarina Bowen is the USA Today bestselling author of steamy, angsty Contemporary Romance and New Adult fiction. She lives in the wilds of New England.She is the author of The Ivy Years, an award-winning series set amid the hockey team at an elite Connecticut college. Also, the The Gravity series.With Elle Kennedy, Sarina is the author of the RITA award winning HIM, and its sequel, US.Nick Podehl is a professional voice actor. He has narrated numerous audio books, many of which have won prestigious awards. He is currently seeking to bolster his experience by recording voice overs in video games, movies, commercials, and alternative media while continuing to narrate audio books.He is very passionate about and committed to his work, and truly finds joy in his work.Nick graduated from Grand Valley State University with a degree in Communication and a minor in Theatre.He currently lives and works around Grand Rapids, Michigan with his beautiful wife Erin and their cat Dreams.

A beard-related dare and one hot-as-hell kiss changes everything. NFL center Ethan Dexter's focus has always been on playing football and little else. Except when it comes to one particular woman. The lovely Fiona Mackenzie might not care about his fame, but she's also never looked at him as anything more than one of her brother-in-law's best friends. That ends now. Fi doesn't know what to make of Dex. The bearded, tattooed, mountain of man-muscle looks more like a biker than a football player. Rumor has it he's a virgin, but she finds that hard to believe. Because from the moment he decides to turn his quiet intensity on her she's left weak at the knees and aching to see his famous control fully unleashed. Fi ought to guard her heart and walk away; they live vastly different lives in separate cities. And Dex is looking for a forever girl. But Dex has upped his game and is using all his considerable charm to convince Fi he's her forever man. Game On.

Get a front row seat as the Seattle Sockeyes hockey team plays their inaugural season in Seattle. Watch these hot hockey players fall in love and win the biggest games of their lives in this Game On in Seattle sports romance bundle by USA Today bestselling author Jami Davenport.SKATING ON THIN ICEHe trusts his gut, she trusts her numbers, and neither trusts the other, as a billionaire's mission to bring hockey to Seattle clashes with his passion for the woman who holds his heart. CRASHING THE BOARDS Professional party crasher, Izzy Maxwell, needs the cooperation of reluctant party guest Cooper Black, the team captain of Seattle’s new hockey team, but Cooper can’t get past his anger over the team’s relocation to Seattle. Can Izzy melt Cooper’s frozen heart or will this party crash along with her fledgling business? CRASHING THE NETAs the Sockeyes hockey team opens their inaugural season in Seattle, Cooper finds himself minus a girlfriend and plus a surly teenage nephew. He enlists Izzy’s help to care for his nephew when he’s at away games. Neither of them wants their financial arrangement to turn back into a personal relationship, but love has a way of getting what it wants, no matter the circumstances.MELTING ICEBrimming with attitude and broken beyond repair, Isaac "Ice" Wolfe has a heart as cold as his nickname, and he likes it that way--until he meets his neighbor Avery Maxwell. When Isaac is warned away from Avery, he sees the writing on the wall. It's Avery or his career. To Isaac, a life without hockey wouldn't be a life worth living. But what about a life without Avery?Keywords: Hockey Romance, Seattle, romance bundle, hot hockey players