New Hampshire Bears Series by Mary Smith, Rebecca Cartee

Meadow Hylton has held onto the dream of Prince Charming sweeping into her life and falling madly in love with her. Until it happens, she fulfills her fantasy by writing sports romance books. However, that love has been hit with a bout of writer's block. A new muse on social media helps diminish that block quickly. Kyson Wick is a newly traded player to the New Hampshire Bears, and he’s thankful for the change... moreMeadow Hylton has held onto the dream of Prince Charming sweeping into her life and falling madly in love with her. Until it happens, she fulfills her fantasy by writing sports romance books. However, that love has been hit with a bout of writer's block. A new muse on social media helps diminish that block quickly. Kyson Wick is a newly traded player to the New Hampshire Bears, and he’s thankful for the change. His goal is to be the best hockey player and forget the ex-girlfriend who broke his heart. He’s also hoping a new venture with an author looking for a new cover model is the distraction he needs. Soon, the chemistry between Kyson and Meadow begins to grow. But when their dreams collide, will the muse be able to fulfill the fairytale? less

If someone looked up the word workaholic in the dictionary, one would see a picture of New Hampshire Bears’ Keaton Jaco next to it. Not only is he a top defensemen in the hockey league; he’s also working towards a master’s degree and writing a book. His teammates think he’s just a playboy, but his grandmother and one other person knows the truth. Harlow Goldsmith has never wanted to get married or have children... moreIf someone looked up the word workaholic in the dictionary, one would see a picture of New Hampshire Bears’ Keaton Jaco next to it. Not only is he a top defensemen in the hockey league; he’s also working towards a master’s degree and writing a book. His teammates think he’s just a playboy, but his grandmother and one other person knows the truth. Harlow Goldsmith has never wanted to get married or have children. She considers herself a realist and knows all she wants in life is to be financially stable, travel, and have sex. After turning forty and starting her own editing company, she’s realized she has accomplished most of her goals and has done it without the help of any man. It’s not until the workaholic and the realist initiate a sexual liaison that they see their lives in a whole new light. With both set in their ways, is a relationship even possible? less

***WARNING: There are dark topics in this novel.*** Remington Rosin is the top player in the profession hockey league. Besides hockey he’s only other love is for his daughter, Arabella. Currently, he’s in a custody battle with his ex-wife for his sweet eight-year-old, Remington will do anything to keep his daughter with him, even lie. Maxima Keck has kept to herself since she’s moved to Manchester, New Hampshire several years ago... more***WARNING: There are dark topics in this novel.*** Remington Rosin is the top player in the profession hockey league. Besides hockey he’s only other love is for his daughter, Arabella. Currently, he’s in a custody battle with his ex-wife for his sweet eight-year-old, Remington will do anything to keep his daughter with him, even lie. Maxima Keck has kept to herself since she’s moved to Manchester, New Hampshire several years ago. But after losing a lot of weight, some of her new friends introduce her to Remington Rosin, and her life changes. Especially, when Remington asks her the biggest favor any one person can ask another. Now, Maxima has said yes to the deal, she needs to figure out if her past and self-esteem issues, Remington’s lies, and the feelings they have for each other will last until the deal is over? Or will this hockey hero break the spirit of the former fat girl? less

The Arrangement is a novella being released as a part of the Seduced by the Game Cancer Charity Collection. All proceeds will be donated to support cancer research and patient care. More information may be found at: http://www.seducedbythegame.com/ Vance Pemberton is Irish and his only love is hockey. He sleeps, breathes, and lives for hockey. He’s been in Canada for the past two years paying his dues as the League’s Draft quickly approaches. This is going to be his year... moreThe Arrangement is a novella being released as a part of the Seduced by the Game Cancer Charity Collection. All proceeds will be donated to support cancer research and patient care. More information may be found at: http://www.seducedbythegame.com/ Vance Pemberton is Irish and his only love is hockey. He sleeps, breathes, and lives for hockey. He’s been in Canada for the past two years paying his dues as the League’s Draft quickly approaches. This is going to be his year. He will be drafted. There’s just one other issue he needs to handle as well. At the age of ten, Dacey Grion was told her marriage to Vance Pemberton had been arranged. Eleven years later, she has finished university in Belfast, Ireland, her hometown. Now, she waits for Vance to return to Ireland, in hopes they can fall in love and move forward. It’s not until Vance’s secrets about his family and his life that their arrangement is threatened. What is the right thing to do? Is faith and respect for long-held traditions enough to repair the damage? Can their arrangement be saved? less

Hamilton Baer is not only hardworking and stubborn, but he’s also the captain of the New Hampshire Bears. However, he has a big problem. Hamilton broke the heart of the only girl he’s ever been in love with. After spending the entire off-season in misery, he now has a plan to win her back. Janan Long has had a hard life. Having had an abusive mother, she was forced to become overly protective of her family and most importantly her heart... moreHamilton Baer is not only hardworking and stubborn, but he’s also the captain of the New Hampshire Bears. However, he has a big problem. Hamilton broke the heart of the only girl he’s ever been in love with. After spending the entire off-season in misery, he now has a plan to win her back. Janan Long has had a hard life. Having had an abusive mother, she was forced to become overly protective of her family and most importantly her heart. When Janan found herself opening her heart to Hamilton Baer, he did the unthinkable and shredded it. Just as Janan was finding a way to move forward from the fears she’s been hiding, Hamilton comes calling again. Except this time, she won’t be so easy to win over. Will the Captain be able to piece her heart back together? Or will the broken pieces of Janan’s heart be impossible to mend? less

Many years ago, they agreed to a purely sexual relationship. Nothing more. Nothing less. Mikayla Cramer’s long black hair, matching dark clothes, and blunt comments were a contradiction to her true self. She loved to knit, watch true crime documentaries, and wanted to be with Jarvis Richter, the New Hampshire Bears biggest manwhore. That is until his Alpha personality became too much to handle... moreMany years ago, they agreed to a purely sexual relationship. Nothing more. Nothing less. Mikayla Cramer’s long black hair, matching dark clothes, and blunt comments were a contradiction to her true self. She loved to knit, watch true crime documentaries, and wanted to be with Jarvis Richter, the New Hampshire Bears biggest manwhore. That is until his Alpha personality became too much to handle. Jarvis Richter lived up to the bad boy persona the media and social sites made him out to be. However, it couldn’t be further from the truth. He may dine with supermodels, but he dreamed of having only one woman on his arm instead. He kept many secrets, hoping no one would find them out, except for one person. He wanted Mikayla to know the “real” him, but she walked away from him. They say opposites attract, but do they? less

Growing up as the daughter of a famous hockey star, Rowan Hopp had enormous love for her family. Despite being raised with love all around her, she was very good at one thing: pushing people away. She didn’t have many friends, never stayed with a boyfriend for long, and was focused on her college classes and her future career as a lawyer. The one thing she knew for sure, she definitely didn’t want to date a hockey player.Until Ivan Rodin... moreGrowing up as the daughter of a famous hockey star, Rowan Hopp had enormous love for her family. Despite being raised with love all around her, she was very good at one thing: pushing people away. She didn’t have many friends, never stayed with a boyfriend for long, and was focused on her college classes and her future career as a lawyer. The one thing she knew for sure, she definitely didn’t want to date a hockey player.Until Ivan Rodin.Ivan was a gentle, kind-hearted, animal-loving man and was not the typical New Hampshire Bears hockey player. His one goal was to fall in love and live the happily ever after dream. No matter how hard he tried, it never happened for him.Until he saw Rowan Hopp.He was overjoyed when he asked her out and she said yes. For months, they dated, laughed, and he truly thought he had found the one.Until she dumped him.When the new hockey season begins, they try to avoid each other at all costs but seem to be thrown together at every twist and turn. Rowan does her best to keep her emotions for Ivan shut down, and Ivan just wants a second chance with Rowan.Can Ivan prove to Rowan that true love really exists just like her parents’ own fairy tale? less