Series: Fast Ice

Tropes: hockey romance, secret affair, one-night stand, brother’s best friend, older man, younger woman, workplace romance,

Bylines & Blue Lines

Brody Mitchell is a damn good hockey player with the NHL contract to prove it. He loves the game but hates the hype, the spotlight and the puck bunnies trying to score an athlete husband. He’s been burned before. He’s not looking to repeat that mistake. But one night with an anonymous beautiful brunette and it’s game on.

As a brand-new sports reporter for the Philadelphia Record, Tara Downey should be more interested in tracking down a hot trade rumor than in how many times the hot stranger can rock her world. But after bombing out on an assignment, she can't resist a taste of him as a consolation … even if it’s only for a few hours.

In the light of day, they find themselves on opposite sides of the boards—and back to steaming up the sheets. Can she trust him to hold her heart safe? Or will their secret affair tear them apart?

Hard Lines & Goal Lines

As the backup goalie for the Philadelphia Colonials, Tim Stanton earned his nickname “Tank” by being an immovable force in net. Hockey has always come first in his life but, at thirty-one, he has an expiration date practically stamped on his ass. It’s time to make hard decisions about his future. Retire on his terms or play until his body gives out? And if he stays in net, will he miss his shot to pursue the woman he loves?

As the daughter of an NHL Legend and the Colonials' GM, Gabby Mitchell has had to work twice as hard to prove herself as the team's public relations director. Dating a player could be career suicide, especially one on her own team. But no one has ever matched up to the quiet, broody hunk of a goalie who happens to be her brother’s best friend. When Gabby dumps her most recent mistake, a chance encounter with Tim leads to a stolen, steamy kiss…and a full-blown secret affair.

Gabby and Tim have skated around their feelings for years, but now their passion is reaching a boiling point. Will Tim’s uncertain future and a scandal involving Gabby’s brother tank their relationship before they have a chance to score their happily-ever-after?

Deadlines & Red Lines

Sugar Donahue is determined to live life on her own terms, even if that means working three dead-end jobs to make ends meet. The only bright spot in her day is the moment the hottest player on the Philadelphia Colonials hockey team walks into the diner where she works. Too bad he’s so far out of her league he might as well be on another planet.

RJ Mitchell wants Sugar any way he can have her—on a table, up against a wall, whatever he can get. He’s at the top of his game and a fan favorite, but his life feels stuck in neutral. He’s not willing to risk his heart, but he’ll take whatever Sugar’s willing to give.

But when eyes meet, and breath stops, and heat sizzles every time they touch, neither can resist the attraction. RJ’s been burned by women before and Sugar’s insecurities make her feel like she’s skating on thin ice. Are they willing to face off at the red line and take the shot, to score the love of a lifetime?