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Attraction takes off ten thousand feet in the air between a flight attendant and a professional hockey player in this spicy TikTok sensation.Chicago hockey isn’t complete without Evan Zanders—everyone’s favorite player to hate. He knows his role, and he plays it well. In fact, he thoroughly enjoys spending the majority of his game time in the penalty box before leaving the arena with a new girl on his arm. What he doesn't like is the new flight attendant on the team’s private plane, who seems utterly unimpressed with him.Stevie Shay's been a flight attendant for years. She thought she'd seen it all, but when her new job lands her on a flight working for the most egotistical and self-righteous diva in the NHL, she starts to second guess everything. Including the promise she made to never hook up with an athlete again…no matter how annoyingly tempting he may be.Every away game blurs the lines between Zanders and Stevie a little more. Stevie is starting to believe he's more than the media portrays. And Zanders can’t figure out if he’s pushing the flight attendant call button just to push her buttons or if there’s more to it.

Could You Give Up The Love Of Your Life To Save The Child Who Depends On You? I Used To Be Like The Other Harkness Hockey Players, Worrying Only About The Next Game Or The Next Party. But That All Changed The Day I Became My Little Sister’s Protector. Only By Keeping Lucy Hidden And Acing My Course Load Will We Survive The Year. But Then I Meet Scarlet, Who Sees Me As More Than Just A Star Athlete Or A Party Boy. I Fall Hard For Her. But Darkness Follows Scarlet, Too. When Her Past Comes To Light, So Does A Horrible Truth: I Can’t Save Everyone. But I’ll Never Stop Trying. If You Love A Strong Hero, A Fierce Heroine And The Ivy-covered Glamour Of College Life, Dive Right In To The Year We Hid Away. . I Not Only Bought This Book And Devoured It, I Bought - And Read - This Entire Na Series (the Ivy Years) In A Week. It Is Omg-awesome-na-at-its-finest. -- Tammara Webber, New York Times Bestselling Author Of Easy Sarina Bowen's Ivy Years Is My Favorite New Adult Series Of All-time! -- Elle Kennedy, New York Times Bestselling Author Of The Deal This One Is Done So, So Well. --usa Today I've Read This Multiple Times Now, And I Cry Each And Every Time.. --holly Of Bookbinge The Year We Hid Away Was Right Up My Alley And Definitely One Of A Few New Adult Books That I've Read Recently That Truly Resonates. --kati For Dear Author Another Beautiful, Compelling, Captivating Story From Sarina Bowen, And I Cannot Wait To See What She Does Next! --jenn Gaffney Of One Click Bliss I've Yet To Read A Plot Like This Beautiful, Unique Love Story. Ms. Bowen Flawlessly Made Me A Believer In Her Work. --terilyn S. Of She Reads New Adult The Year We Hid Away Is Another Awe-inspiring Book From An Uber Talented Author. I Am So Terribly Glad I Happened Upon Her. I Will Be Waiting (im)patiently For Her Next Book. --mandy Anderson Of I Read Indie I Just Love A Book That Grabs Hold And Won't Let Go, Which Is Exactly What The Year We Hid Away Did. --romance Between The Sheets . For Fans Of: Penny Reid, Sara Ney, Elle Kennedy, Kristen Callihan, Monica Murphy, Kendall Ryan, Julia Kent, Cora Carmack. Keywords: Sports Romance, Hockey, Ivy League, New Adult, College, Secrets And Lies, College Hockey.

Known as one of the youngest and most ambitious poker players in the country, Skyler Thorne has a reputation to uphold in Vegas this year. Her sole focus for spring semester is to perfect her game and get tournament ready - and have some fun with her sorority sisters, of course. Meeting a care-free pledge with incredible arms adds a whole new element of fun to her semester, but when a shocking discovery about his past surfaces, Skyler finds herself stuck in a game she wasn't prepared to play. Kip Jackson is on a mission from his father. His plan was to get in, have a little fun, and then get out - on to bigger and better things. A feisty girl with bright blue eyes wasn't on his list of things to do, but she quickly moves her way up to the very top. When he realizes completing his dad's mission means crushing her in the process, he must decide if his dreams are worth the risk - or if he even has the same dreams, at all. Two secrets. Two hearts. Two hands being played in one twisted game of deceit. When the cards are on the table, will anyone be left standing? The perfect poker face can only hide them for so long.

This special paperback features gorgeous sprayed edges with stenciled artwork. #1 New York Times bestselling author Tessa Bailey is back with an all-new enemies-to-lovers, fake-dating sports romance about a playboy hockey rookie and the disciplined softball pitcher completely immune to his charms. Boston Bearcats rookie Robbie Corrigan is living the dream. He's made it to the NHL, his best friend/teammate and fellow "orgasm donor" is his roomie--and the women of Boston love them both. Life is sweet. That is, until he meets Skylar Paige, division 1 softball pitcher, girl least likely to take anyone's bull...and the one member of the opposite sex immune to his charms. Robbie might be dazzled by the badass pitcher, but Skylar pegs him as a filthy player and wants nothing to do with him. When he discovers she's carrying a serious torch for her brother's best friend, Robbie knows he should just go back to clubbing and whipped cream bikini parties, but he can't seem to leave Skylar to flounder on her romantic quest to land another man. Nor can he miss out on the opportunity to spend time with her and hopefully redeem himself. Before Robbie knows it, he's agreed to be Skylar's fake boyfriend/love coach at an upcoming family wilderness competition where her crush will be in attendance. What could go wrong Through a series of contests that require them to trust each other, Robbie and Skylar grow closer and closer until their fake relationship starts to feel like the realest thing they've ever known and the sizzling lessons in sensuality burn out of control. But it's all just pretend...right

From USA Today bestselling author Rebecca Jenshak comes the next in a brand new YA romance series that follows Frost Lake High School's state champion soccer team. Tutoring the captain of Frost Lake High's soccer team isn't on her bucket list. And neither is falling for him. Seventeen-year-old Lacey Kerr is a lot of things: head cheerleader, an A+ student, vice president of student council, a loyal friend, and beloved by her classmates. What she isn't is a fan of star soccer player Vaughn Collins. And he knows it. Unfortunately for him, he needs her. With his grades on the line, he'll do anything to turn it around and keep his spot on the soccer team. Even if it means winning over his ex-girlfriend's best friend and convincing her to tutor him. They're different. She's sunshine and he's...not. She has a bucket list of fun things to do before high school is over and he's allergic to fun. But as they spend more time together, studying and crossing things off Lacey's list, they realize they're more alike than either of them wants to admit. She doesn't want to fall for him, and he doesn't want to fall for anyone. They're both good at playing the game, but maybe this time it could be forever.

When a competitive rower’s losing streak threatens her Olympic dreams, she must train for the summer with a hometown coach to win it all back in this irresistible opposites-attract romance.Katherine Parker doesn’t just dream of rowing in the Olympics. She has a carefully crafted plan. With a strict training schedule, a meticulous diet, and no one else in her boat to slow her down, she’s as good as gold.Then her boyfriend breaks up with her at the starting line of a big race and Kath comes in dead last. She’s swiftly kicked off the team and out of the Olympic Training Center—the only place she’s ever felt at home.With one shot to win back her spot, Kath returns to her hometown to train with a new coach. The upside? Coach Adrian is hot. The downside? Instead of letting Kath follow her own training regimen, Adrian pushes her outside her comfort zone, urging her to try new things and let go of control.With her Olympic dreams on the line, Kath will have to choose: stick to her perfect plan, or find out if the key to winning—and happiness—is to embrace the part of rowing that makes it fun, one sweaty, sexy training session at a time.

*The limited deluxe edition will have designed edges* From New York Times bestselling author Meghan Quinn comes a sizzling sports romance full of flamingo feathers, slow-burn heat, and one grump-meets-sunshine love story that's anything but fake. They're faking it for the cameras. But what if the sparks are real? Graydon St. John doesn't do drama--or public appearances. The brooding defensive end for the San Francisco Foghorns prefers silence, solitude, and avoiding headlines. But when a league-wide PR scandal forces him into a media stunt at the city zoo, he's suddenly face-to-face with squawking birds, nosy fans, and the zookeeper who seems to hate his guts on sight. Maple Baker loves her flamingos. Loud, pink, messy? Sure. But they're hers. And the last thing she needs is a grumpy football player stomping into her sanctuary with a bad attitude and a bigger ego. Unfortunately, they've been paired for the zoo's new public outreach program, and the cameras are already rolling. The banter is sharp. The tension is electric. And the more they pretend to play nice for the press, the more their fake flirtation starts to feel like something dangerously real. But when family secrets, viral fame, and a PR romance gone off-script threaten everything Maple's worked for, Graydon must decide if he's willing to fight for love--or let it slip away to protect her.

Mila Anderson has a five-year plan. Nowhere in it: a masked man with a filthy mouth. After a gaslighting ex turns her love life into a cautionary tale, she swears off distractions-especially six-foot-something hockey players she's been hired to make look marketable. Then the team's Halloween party happens, and she's swept off her feet by a man who makes her forget every rule she's ever set. One tiny problem: she never saw his face. Theo Tilbury doesn't do crowds or speeches. Or talking much at all. But behind a mask, he's confident, dirty, and makes Mila tremble by whispering her name. Too bad she doesn't know the shy defenseman is the same guy who ruined her lipstick. Keeping the secret lets him live both lives-the bold stranger she can't forget and the man terrified of saying the wrong word. But the closer they get, the harder it is to hide, and the more he risks losing the one woman who finally sees him. A witty, steamy, and deeply emotional hockey romance about confidence, connection, and falling for the person who finally makes you feel seen. Book 2 in the Skate Me Home series. Can be read as a standalone.

It's time to drop the gloves and fight! Support the Fight against cancer that is. This anthology of 8 brand new novellas is hot enough to melt the ice these players skate on. Featuring stories from popular New York Times & USA Today, Amazon, and Barnes & Noble bestselling authors, including Toni Aleo, Cassandra Carr, Cindy Carr, Jami Davenport, Catherine Gayle, Jaymee Jacobs, V.L. Locey, Bianca Sommerland, and Nikki Worrell. New York Times and USA Today Bestselling Author - Toni Aleo TANGLED IN THE LACES In Tangled in the Laces, Karson King is on the fast track to the pros and Lacey Martin is coming back from a hard fight against cancer and is terrified of him but their love is too much to ignore. Will Karson prove that he will protect her heart at all costs, or will he leave Lacey to pick up the pieces of her life once again? Cassandra Carr and Cindy Carr HOOKING HANNAH When Hannah attends an all-star game, she doesn't expect a hockey player of all people to turn her world upside down. Her sister is married to a player and Hannah never wanted that life. But Scott could change everything. For Scott's part, he has to know the woman who stirred his blood with just a look, and once he does, he realizes he wants Hannah to be his forever. Now to convince her... Jami Davenport CRASHING THE BOARDS (Seattle Sockeyes 1.5) 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? Catherine Gayle TAKING A SHOT (Portland Storm 2.5) Katie Weber has had a crush on Jamie Babcock for almost two years, since he joined her father's hockey team, the Portland Storm as an eighteen-year-old rookie. When cancer takes her health, her hair, and even her friends, she can't bear to go to senior prom...until Jamie intervenes. Jaymee Jacobs A VALUABLE TRADE Bryan's life gets turned upside down when he gets traded to the Dallas Comets, and things get even messier when he meets Georgiana, the Director of Team Services. He's got a lot of work to do to prove his worth to his new team, but Georgiana's sure he'll prove to be a valuable trade. V.L. Locey HEIR APPARENT Superstar Cam Evans is fighting to climb out of a slump thats growing worse with each day of living in denial. Fresh from the minors, Jacobi Neal is hungry for this chance to play back-up for the legendary goalie. Can two men battle each other, their inner demons, and the sizzling attraction building between them? Bianca Sommerland BLIND PASS (The Dartmouth Cobras 0.5) Nothing could stop Tim Rowe, the assistant coach of the Dartmouth Cobras, from falling in love with Madeline, but love alone can't satisfy every need. Sometimes, to reach the goal, you have to take the chance with a . . . Blind Pass. Nikki Worrell - CAPTAIN, MY CAPTAIN (Prequel to Scorpions Series) Keith Lambert is the captain of the Flyers-until he's not. To everyone's shock, he's traded to the San Diego Scorpions. As if that's not bad enough, Phoebe, his girlfriend of two years, decides she doesn't love him enough to follow. All alone in a new town, Keith is drawn to Kelly, his take out delivery girl. When she shows up at ice girl tryouts, he's lost. She's all he can see. Can he convince her to forget her past and take a chance on him or is he destined to be alone in a new town a little bit longer? **Proud Supporters of Hockey Fights Cancer.

“Meg Jones is a must-read author in the romance genre. If you want charming sports romances with plenty of steam and well-written banter, look no further than Meg Jones’ books!” — Hannah Bonam-Young, NYT bestselling author of PEOPLE WATCHING A sizzling sapphic enemies-to-lovers romance between two rival tennis superstars, taking place during the US Open! Nothing fades faster than a former prodigy—and Inés Costa is dangerously close to disappearing. Once queen of the court, Inés is limping through qualifiers. And after losing her biggest sponsor to Chloe Murphy, the sport’s fiery new favorite, she and her bank account are running on fumes. Chloe, known as much for her talent as her temper, is a top seed for the upcoming US Open. But thanks to broken rackets, code violations, and the inability to play well with others, her “favorite” status is slipping away. However, when they are forced to share the same side of the court, and the world surprisingly doesn’t implode, Chloe makes an offer: she’ll fund Inés’s journey to the US Open, but only if Inés agrees to be her hitting partner and teach her to keep a level head. It’s strictly business, but somewhere between practice drills and tour stops, the line between rival and something more begins to blur. As the summer burns toward Flushing Meadows, their sizzling tension catches fire. With a trophy in sight and emotions running high, will their romance double fault at set point? Tropes: Sports Romance Rivals to lovers Celebrity Pro-Athletes Sapphic Romance Forced Proximity Open Door Dual POV Only One Bed Mixed Double Partner’s Ex-Girlfriend