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Game Changers Volume 2 by Rachel Reid
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)... -
![All In With Him by Lauren Blakely]()
All In With Him by Lauren Blakely
Once upon a time all I needed was baseball, friends and extracurricular activities. Then everything changed when Declan Steele stormed into my life and upended all my priorities with his heart, his love, his passion. So my next five-year plan will include this new ground rule—Love big... -
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![Nice Guys Collection With Added Bonus Material by Kindle Alexander, Reese Dante]()
Nice Guys Collection With Added Bonus Material by Kindle Alexander, Reese Dante
Rated: 4.78 of 5 stars · 9 ratingsHave you met the Nice Guys? Available for a limited time! Here's your chance to get the complete Nice Guys collection with an additional 30,000 words of bonus material for the low price of $2. 99 for fourteen days only. Don't miss out on this special pricing! Double Full:... -
![A Touch of Maple by Amy Aislin]()
A Touch of Maple by Amy Aislin
Rated: 4.38 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsAfter being traded numerous times over the course of his pro hockey career, all Bellamy Jordan wants is a place where he belongs. Burlington, Vermont, home of the Vermont Trailblazers, his newest team, might just be that place. The bonus: he’s within spitting distance of the grandparents who raised him... -
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![Snapping the Ice: The Games We Play - Season 2 by Christie Gordon]()
Snapping the Ice: The Games We Play - Season 2 by Christie Gordon
Rated: 4.40 of 5 stars · 5 ratingsI came for the contract. I stayed for a man who makes me disregard every rule I’ve ever known. Lucas Hopkins. I’ve given everything to hockey — skipped college, left friends behind, all for a shot at the pros and a spot next to my brother. The contract is within reach. No distractions. Then the PR team announces a shirtless calendar shoot to drum up buzz. I expect awkward poses and fake smiles... -
![Speed by RJ Scott, V.L. Locey]()
Speed by RJ Scott, V.L. Locey
Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsHard ice. Fast cars. Fierce love. And a race against fate. Hockey is as natural as breathing for Noah Gunnarsson. Growing up with two famous hockey stars as his dads, Noah has always aspired to join the Railers to continue the Lyamin-Gunnarsson legacy. With his degree done, it’s time to live that dream, and the first step is being drafted by the team his hall-of-fame dad played for... -
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False Start by Felice Stevens
Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsA private club. Anonymous. No names and masks on. He catches my eye and we meet every week. I fall hard and fast each time we’re together. And now…I’m in love. Silly, right? I mean, I don’t even know what he looks like. Then I discover he’s superstar college quarterback Patrick “Trick” Sloane. On his way to playing professional football. I’ll never be anything but his dirty little secret... -
![A Loser by Christmas by Con Riley]()
A Loser by Christmas by Con Riley
Rated: 4.25 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsLondon isn’t for losers. It’s for lovers, even if they don’t see it coming, so settle in for another emotion-packed holiday romance from Con Riley’s Christmas collection. I didn’t ask Santa to stuff my stocking with an NHL star known for being big, bad, and brutal. Spending December with a pro hockey player is the very last thing I have time for... -
![Curly Hair Syndrome: A Forbidden MM Hockey Romance by Winston Mccoy]()
Curly Hair Syndrome: A Forbidden MM Hockey Romance by Winston Mccoy
Rated: 4.63 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsHe’s Seattle’s golden boy on the ice. But behind the scenes, he’s one crack away from shattering. Aiden Carver is the star defenseman for the Seattle Surge. To the fans, he’s the hero who saved lives during the Great Earthquake. To the league, he’s the face of the franchise. But to himself, he’s a man drowning in anxiety, counting every breath just to stay upright... -
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Rivals by R.J. Scott, V.L. Locey
Rated: 4.56 of 5 stars · 9 ratingsPlaying for their country in the Winter Olympics is the highest of all honors, but when family members are pitted as rivals and a dark specter from the past turns up in Beijing, tensions run high, and abruptly, it’s not all about the hockey. Jared is torn—assistant coach for Team Canada, with Ryker on the team; he bleeds red and white and wears the maple leaf with pride... -
![Tigers on the Run by Sean Kennedy]()
Tigers on the Run by Sean Kennedy
Rated: 4.32 of 5 stars · 16 ratingsYoung Australian Micah Johnson is the first AFL player to be out at the beginning of his career. Retired professional football player Declan Tyler mentors Micah, but he finds it difficult, as Micah is prone to making poor life choices that land him in trouble. Nothing Dec can’t handle. He’s been there, done that, more times than he’d like to admit... -
![Golden Boy and the Two Bears by Nash Summers]()
Golden Boy and the Two Bears by Nash Summers
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsAsher Williams is obsessed with love. His column is thriving, fellow students trust him with their relationship woes, and he’s on his A-game when it comes to matchmaking. At least, matchmaking other than his own. After a heartfelt letter written to his column, Asher is set on aiding the two love-struck heroes who desperately need his help... -
![Perfect Storm by Beth Bolden]()
Perfect Storm by Beth Bolden
When the sexy little brother of Aidan’s best friend suggests a hookup pact, it's the perfect storm for a bi-awakening . . . Toronto Thunder quarterback Aidan Flynn always believed he was straight, until his close friend and favorite wide receiver signs with a team across the country. Distance opens his eyes and unlocks a desire he can’t deny... -
![Scoring Chance by A.J. Truman]()
Scoring Chance by A.J. Truman
A totally fake marriage… with very real feelings. I'm a carefree bachelor who never wanted kids. But it seems life has other plans. When my best friend and hockey teammate Tanner Chance finds himself jobless with four kids to support, I suggest a wild marriage. My health insurance can cover Tanner’s family, but to keep nosy coworkers from sniffing out the scheme, the whole Chance clan moves in... -
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![Christmas Beau by Amy Aislin]()
Christmas Beau by Amy Aislin
Rated: 4.30 of 5 stars · 15 ratingsHank Beaufort's life is a mess. Oh, he looks like he has it all together, but the reality is that he's freshly retired from an unimpressive minor hockey career, and the ink is barely dry on his equally unimpressive second divorce... -
![Family First by R.J. Scott, V.L. Locey]()
Family First by R.J. Scott, V.L. Locey
Rated: 4.67 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsAn injury threatens to end Stan’s career. Will he choose to fight for his beloved hockey, or put his family first? Few goalies are as dedicated as Stan Lyamin, known for his resilience on the ice, talking to his pipes, and his love of Elvis. Add in his adoration of his family and his life has been filled with all the things that bring him joy... -
![All the White Lies We Tell by Garry Michael]()
All the White Lies We Tell by Garry Michael
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsAfter missing out on the chance to represent the United States in the last winter games, Isaac McAllister’s focus was second to none. He spent the past few years away from his family training for this moment. He had a dream, a dream that only came every four years and he would do anything he could to make it happen. Even if it meant breaking hearts along the way... -
![Family First by RJ Scott, VL Locey]()
Family First by RJ Scott, VL Locey
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsAn injury threatens to end Stan's career. Will he choose to fight for his beloved hockey, or put his family first? Few goalies are as dedicated as Stan Lyamin, known for his resilience on the ice, talking to his pipes, and his love of Elvis. Add in his adoration of his family and his life has been filled with all the things that bring him joy... -
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Silent Knight by Beth Bolden
Rated: 4.22 of 5 stars · 19 ratingsJeremiah—or Jem, as his friends like to call him—Knight is stuck at a crossroads. Injured and unsure if he’ll be spending another season on the football field, he returns home for the holidays, hoping to lick his wounds in private. Only to be roped into being the mascot and grand marshal of the annual Christmas Falls festival and parade... -
![Tigers on the Way by Sean Kennedy]()
Tigers on the Way by Sean Kennedy
Rated: 4.40 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsDocumentary producer Simon and ex-footballer Declan are taking some big steps toward a lasting life together. They’ve bought a house, and they’ll need it for the family they plan to start. Their friend, Nyssa, has made the generous offer to be their surrogate, and Declan couldn’t be more excited about the idea of a baby... -
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Tigerland by Sean Kennedy
Rated: 4.11 of 5 stars · 33 ratingsAfter an eventful and sometimes uncomfortably public courtship, Simon Murray and Declan Tyler settled into a comfortable life together. Now retired from the AFL, Declan works as a football commentator; Simon develops programs with queer content for a community television station. Despite their public professional lives, Simon and Declan manage to keep their private life out of the spotlight... -
![Illegal Formation by Emerson Beckett]()
Illegal Formation by Emerson Beckett
Rated: 4.17 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsThere’s a thin line between love and hate. Everything depends on what lengths you’re willing to go to in order to cross the line. Lennox Sanders. I have no clue what happened with Dane. The last thing I remember is the night we graduated from high school. Twelve years later, we’re both living in San Diego. He can’t stand to look at me, and I can’t stand to stay away... -
![Skating to Him by Christie Gordon]()
Skating to Him by Christie Gordon
Rated: 4.17 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsI’m skating to the NHL while he’s running from his past. When we collide, am I brave enough to take the shot? Tyler. Hockey is my life. My ticket to the NHL is in sight, and I can’t afford distractions. Then Coach pairs me with Rowan, the new guy from Boston. He’s talented, sharp, and annoyingly irresistible. When he asks to hit the gay bar with me and my friends, I chalk it up to curiosity... -
![Hot Ice, Tennessee by Raleigh Ruebins]()
Hot Ice, Tennessee by Raleigh Ruebins
Rated: 4.17 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsA hockey hotshot has me wrapped around his finger…. Even after I learn his dirty secret. Jesse is cocky, charming, tattooed, and even more possessive off the ice. …He’s also my friend’s younger brother—which I found out like a puck to the face. He’s too young, too popular, and he knows he has my attention. He’s a college dreamboat, with frat bros riding his jock every day. My world’s different... -
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![Pride By the Book by Jeff Adams]()
Pride By the Book by Jeff Adams
Rated: 4.17 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsOne small-town Pride festival. Two enemies forced to work together. An unexpected chance to find their happily ever after. NHL star Ethan Gallagher faces his worst fear when he's named grand marshal of Maplewood's Pride festival: public speaking. The only thing more daunting? Working with Andre Thompson—the passionate librarian who made his high school years miserable... -
![Price of Victory by Hayden Hall]()
Price of Victory by Hayden Hall
Rated: 4.17 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsHe was my forbidden enemy. My darkest temptation. And the one person who could destroy everything I've built. Rhett. Some rivalries run deeper than blood. Ours runs deeper than hate. Aiden Whitmore was never supposed to be on my team. Not after what his family did to mine. Not after the hostile takeover that nearly destroyed us... -
![Temptation on Ice by Adrian R. Hale]()
Temptation on Ice by Adrian R. Hale
Rated: 4.17 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsTwo shattered pasts. One chance to heal. Sebastian. Under the brightest lights, I’m supposed to be unshakable—captain of a brand-new hockey team, single dad to a boy who’s the mirror of the wife I lost, and son to parents who think love comes with instructions. But the truth is, I’m cracking under the weight of expectations I can’t seem to meet... -
![Total Assist by Crea Reitan]()
Total Assist by Crea Reitan
His submission is beautiful. Shively. I’ve made my life a complete facade. It’s works for me. I’m successful and have a career I wouldn’t trade for anything. One night threatens all of my carefully constructed walls. A single night with one of my players unlocks and unleashes a secret need in me to submit and now I’m willing to put everything on the line to be his perfect submissive... -
![The Roommate Game by Lane Hayes]()
The Roommate Game by Lane Hayes
Rated: 4.14 of 5 stars · 7 ratingsThe hockey player, the figure skater, and the roommate situation…. Gus. No one throws a party quite like I do. Technically, I could have graduated three years ago, but I love Smithton, I love hockey, and the team needs a good captain with a positive outlook. That’s me. I love this town, and it loves me. Well, except for my roommate. Rafe doesn’t like me at all—total mystery. I’m a nice guy... -
![Save The Date by R.J. Scott, V.L. Locey]()
Save The Date by R.J. Scott, V.L. Locey
Rated: 4.29 of 5 stars · 12 ratingsEver since he first set foot in Harrisburg, Tennant’s life has been a rollercoaster. Ups and downs too numerous to mention, hard knocks and championship rings. Through all of those monumental moments, one thing has been a constant for him, Jared Madsen. Now that their wedding day is drawing nearer, Ten is seriously considering eloping... -
![Wrapped Up In You by Kate Meader]()
Wrapped Up In You by Kate Meader
Get wrapped up in a Rebel this holiday season . .. The holidays are coming and hockey player, Cade “Alamo” Burnett knows exactly what he wants for Christmas: an assurance that his happily-ever-after with Chicago Rebels general manager, Dante Moretti, stays that way. But festive gremlins are conspiring to throw a wrench in the forever Cade and Dante fought so hard for... -
![Catch Me by Emory Weste]()
Catch Me by Emory Weste
As an openly gay Major League Baseball player in Georgia, Travis McKinney has built a life he's proud of. He fights against injustice, lives peacefully with his dog, and he has friends who are more like family. What else could he ask for? That was before he met Roman... -
![Feeding the Grump by Jax Calder]()
Feeding the Grump by Jax Calder
I’m fairly sure that when I’m on my deathbed, I’ll still be cursing Benji Gange’s name. My neighbor paints his gate purple. His experiments with organic farming drift onto my land. He feeds me casseroles while we argue about everything from water rights to rugby selections. For five years, I’ve told myself he’s the worst thing to happen to farming since foot rot... -
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![Masterpiece by H.J. Welch]()
Masterpiece by H.J. Welch
“I want to trust you. ” Koby Duvall always knew his place at school. Art nerds like him were just target practice for guys on the football team. NFL star Vince Russo may never have bullied him, but the two men are still nothing alike. Except when Koby is asked to create a sculpture of Russo, they find themselves stuck together... -
![Just for Me: A Rugby Romance by Rosalind James]()
Just for Me: A Rugby Romance by Rosalind James
Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars · 9 ratingsLuke Armstrong doesn’t want to be a pioneer or an inspiration. He just wants to be a prop. What’s it like to be the first All Black to come out while he’s still playing rugby? Luke has spent over thirty years not wanting to find out, but hiding has become so hard. He’s a man who doesn’t get tired, but now, he’s soul-weary... -
![Game On by Amy Aislin]()
Game On by Amy Aislin
Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars · 9 ratingsWhen he broke off his engagement to his team captain's brother the day before their wedding, Jamie Jamieson swore he'd never get involved with anyone associated with a teammate again. Getting traded to the Orcas is a chance at a fresh start, but one glance at his new housemate, and Jamie knows he's in way over his head. Dorian is his new coach's cousin. And his team's social media coordinator... -
![Shattered Hate by P.S. Black]()
Shattered Hate by P.S. Black
Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars · 9 ratingsHawksview University Series is written as an interconnected character series. This series must be read in order. You must read Shattered Ice first to understand Shattered Hate. What happens when enemies collide? As their pasts clash and their hearts war, can they find forgiveness, or will they fall apart? Will their secrets and betrayals shatter them, or can hate turn into healing? Or worse. . -
![10 DANCE, vol. 4 by Satoh Inoue, 井上 佐藤]()
10 DANCE, vol. 4 by Satoh Inoue, 井上 佐藤
Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars · 9 ratingsYaoi fans, dip into your new obsession! The beautifully-detailed, lithe bodies of the two “kings of the ballroom” fly across the dance floor as rivals build a volatile bond in this red-hot romance! IT TAKES TWO. Shinya Sugiki, the dashing lord of Standard Ballroom, and Shinya Suzuki, passionate king of Latin Dance: The two share more than just a first name and a love of the sport... -
![Sugar Sentry by Charity Parkerson]()
Sugar Sentry by Charity Parkerson
Rated: 4.38 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsEaston’s been living one day at a time since his attack. Life has other plans for him. Exactly one year ago, Easton’s life came crashing down. A vicious attack left him deeply scarred inside and out. From the ashes of his life, he’s rebuilt himself into someone new. His life is different in many ways, but—mostly—he’s found a better version of happiness in a new business... -
![Huddle!, Vol. 3: A "Check, Please!" Sketch Zine by Ngozi Ukazu]()
Huddle!, Vol. 3: A "Check, Please!" Sketch Zine by Ngozi Ukazu
Rated: 4.38 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsWelcome to. Huddle! Vol. 3. . If you're brand new here, Huddle zines are 18+ fan Service booklets that feature characters from the webcomic. Check Please. . And for a sketch zine that started on a goddamn whim, the Huddle series continues a strong legacy of spiciness and smut. How did we even get her, folks? .. -
![The Riley Brothers Collection by E. Davies, Michael Dean]()
The Riley Brothers Collection by E. Davies, Michael Dean
Rated: 4.38 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsFor the first time, enjoy the whole Riley Brothers series in one collection. If you’ve never met the Riley Brothers, dive in—the series has 300+ five-star reviews on Amazon, and the last book was a Rainbow Awards finalist! Here are the six novels included in this 1500+ page collection, plus two NEW short stories (Boo and Jingle) that catch up with the guys four years later:. Buzz... -
![Neutral Zone by R.J. Scott, V.L. Locey]()
Neutral Zone by R.J. Scott, V.L. Locey
Rated: 4.43 of 5 stars · 7 ratingsTennant Rowe has it all, a boyfriend he adores, a loving family, and a career on the rise. He’s sure of his place in the world, and the future can only get brighter. Then one night, in a flash of skates and sticks, life changes forever. Getting back on the ice is Ten’s priority, and experts tell him that it’s just a matter of time... -
![Hit the Brakes by Beth Bolden]()
Hit the Brakes by Beth Bolden
Rated: 4.43 of 5 stars · 7 ratingsCan they fake it til Tate makes it? Tate Ward is in a bind. His food truck hasn’t been the runaway success he’d always dreamt it would be. When he tries to join a new food truck collective to gain a larger following, his sales aren’t even high enough to win a spot. What he needs is a high profile endorsement—and he knows just the guy. Tate hasn’t seen Chase Riley since high school... -
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![Desert Dreams by R.J. Scott, V.L. Locey]()
Desert Dreams by R.J. Scott, V.L. Locey
Rated: 4.43 of 5 stars · 7 ratingsWhen danger stalks their new home, it’s only their strength as a couple that keeps them safe. Ryker misses Jacob every day he’s away. At the start of a new Raptors season with everything to play for, Jacob, the desert ranch, and their small menagerie of animals have become an oasis of peace in a turbulent world... -
![Definitely Deacon by Vawn Cassidy]()
Definitely Deacon by Vawn Cassidy
Rated: 4.43 of 5 stars · 7 ratingsJesse Ainsley’s life running his busy veterinary practice in the sleepy Cornwall bay he grew up in leaves no time for a serious relationship… at least, that’s what he tells himself, but the simple truth is much more cliché... -
![10 Dance Vol. 2 by Inouesatoh]()
10 Dance Vol. 2 by Inouesatoh
Rated: 4.19 of 5 stars · 13 ratingsTO THE TUNE OF ANOTHER While Shinya Sugiki’s learning to move to the sensual beats of Latin Ballroom, Shinya Suzuki’s finding it tough to master the waltz, especially without the help of music... -
![Crushing on Him by Lauren Blakely]()
Crushing on Him by Lauren Blakely
Rated: 4.17 of 5 stars · 14 ratingsForbidden. Off limits. Dangerous. This desire for my teammate was all of those things. For the last few years I crushed on him safely, from a distance. Then on the first day of spring training, I come face-to-face with him for the first time and when our eyes meet and linger, it’s a whole new ball game. A much bigger risk too, one that can threaten my brand new career... -
![10 Dance Vol. 3 by Satoh Inoue, 井上 佐藤]()
10 Dance Vol. 3 by Satoh Inoue, 井上 佐藤
Rated: 4.22 of 5 stars · 11 ratingsMASQUERADE As if learning the moves wasn’t hard enough, Sugiki needs to master a crucial element if he’s to succeed in Latin Ballroom: sex appeal... -
![Las reglas del juego. Libro I by Nisa Arce]()
Las reglas del juego. Libro I by Nisa Arce
Rated: 4.20 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsTras llevar toda la vida dedicado al fútbol, Dani se encuentra en su mejor momento deportivo: se le considera uno de los defensas más destacados del mundo, cuenta con un palmarés envidiable y su trayectoria como jugador y capitán de su equipo es intachable. Sin embargo, no puede afirmar lo mismo en el plano personal. .
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