Lioness. That's the first word that comes to mind when I see the brilliant redhead selling cupcakes at the hockey arena. With the soul of an artist and the spirit of a nomad, Bea Turner is gorgeous, quirky, and refreshing. She's also my teammate's little sister. As the Tennessee Thunderbolts' Rookie, I should steer clear. I'm here to play hockey and provide much-needed financial security for my family. To do that, I need to avoid distractions. Bea doesn't just distract me; she flips my world upside down. One bad joke has me pursuing her. One date and I crave more. Calling her mine? Well, now I'm dreaming of a future. The life of a hockey player — trades, travel, uncertainty — isn't for the heart of a creative. Bea desires adventure and possibility, not early morning skates and strict exercise regimens. When I'm thrust into a situation at odds with Bea's dream career, I know I...

As Boston's most eligible nanny, I'm nurturing, trustworthy, and professional. Until my one-night stand turns out to be my new boss. Hawks defenseman James Ryan is Boston's most eligible single-dad. He's solemn, gorgeous, and an incredible father. But I'm drawn to him for other reasons. James's eyes reflect the same grief and hurt I'm drowning in. His twins struggle with the same pain that once destroyed me. Living with the Ryan family and caring for James's twins are both a salve and a curse. Soon, what made us click one summer night over whiskey is wreaking havoc on our commitment to remain professional. Our friendship blossoms into something more. Something searching, healing, and unbelievably complicated. Falling in love with Milly and Mason Ryan is easy. Falling in love with their father is something I never saw coming. If I give my heart to James, will he put it back together? Or will I end up more...

Theodore Edward Sims was supposed to be my hot summer hook-up, a stranger I slept with in Hawaii. Now, he's my stepbrother's new hockey teammate. When we met, Theo was a sexy surfer in Maui, riding waves by day and rocking my world at night. After being played for a fool by my ex-fiancé, Theo proved to be a source of instant gratification. He was refreshingly honest, engaging, and incredibly charming. Theo built me up when it felt like my world was crumbling down. Turns out, he's just like my ex. A liar. To avoid the gossip of my failed engagement, I hightail it to Boston, where I'm forced to cross paths with a new version of Theo, aka Eddie Sims, Boston Hawks right wing. Here, he isn't the well-connected, alluring surfer but a determined, angry hockey hunk with something to prove. Especially to me. Except I've written him off. Once a liar, always a liar. But Theo isn't backing down. Instead, he's hustling for my...

Four years ago, Lachlan Begay moved to London and broke my heart. Despite my best efforts, I never truly moved on. Every time Lach visits Scotland, we fall back into old patterns that result in new hurts. My hurts. Now, my heart is breaking for a different reason. Preparing my nanna's final Valentine's Day gala at our family farm, the last person I need twisting my emotions is Lachlan. But here he is, setting me on fire with a single glance. This time, he swears he's mine. This time, he promises me a future. This time, he says all the words I've been waiting years to hear. The only problem? I don't believe him.

Meet the Bang Brothers—five hot hockey-playing brothers who are allergic to commitment. The brothers are about to face off against their newly-retired mother...who suddenly has plenty of time to play matchmaker. Add in their baby sister and some secret dating, a single dad, an accidental pregnancy, a marriage of convenience, and a wrong bed—or two—and these siblings are not going to know what hit them! Bang Brothers Hockey Series Titles: 6/11/2024–Lace 'em Up by Elise Faber 6/25/2024–Show 'em How by Jami Davenport 7/9/2024–Hit 'em Hard by Kat Mizera 7/23/2024–Lock 'em Down by Gina Azzi 8/6/2024–Light 'em Up by Kelly Jamieson 8/20/2024–Hook 'em Hard by Cathryn Fox

NHL Boston Hawks captain Austin Merrick used to be my boy-next-door. Now, he's the man on my mind. Our paths haven't crossed in over a decade when I find myself back in Boston, desperate to save face in front of my ex-fiancé. With a devilish smirk and wicked blue eyes, Austin steps back into my life to be my plus one for a summer filled with weddings and events. Should be fun and effortless, right? Then why the need for rules? And why do I crave his touch at the small of my back and wish for his kiss on a moonlit beach? Suddenly, things begin to feel complicated, messy, and real. When I look at my first friend, I don't see the boy-next-door, but the man I want to spend forever with. If Austin learns the depth of my feelings, will he give us a real chance? Or are some rules better left unbroken?