Breakaway Series by Vera Roberts

Dean Winchester is at the place he really doesn’t want to be – stuck at the airport. Coming back from a family emergency, he would rather be relaxed at his home in Manhattan Beach, California, and getting his head back into the hockey game. Instead, he’s stuck at the worst airport in all of America – Chicago’s infamous O’Hare. At least the company he’s keeping isn’t too bad to look at... moreDean Winchester is at the place he really doesn’t want to be – stuck at the airport. Coming back from a family emergency, he would rather be relaxed at his home in Manhattan Beach, California, and getting his head back into the hockey game. Instead, he’s stuck at the worst airport in all of America – Chicago’s infamous O’Hare. At least the company he’s keeping isn’t too bad to look at. He only needs to convince her there can be something more if she wants it – and if she doesn’t kill him first. Sydney Walker hates weddings. And she really hates weddings that she’s the bridesmaid in. Returning from her third wedding in a year where she has perfected the role of bridesmaid, Sydney only wants to get back home in San Francisco. A snowed-in flight and every hotel room booked to capacity, Sydney is forced to share a room with a gorgeous man from Southern California. She’s not necessarily worried about him making a move on her but rather, if she could keep her hands to herself. Breakaway is a sensual New Adult romance series that deals with trust, long-distance relationships, and finding yourself again. less

Getting together was the easy part; staying together is proving to be a tad difficult. Sydney and Dean decided they want to work out their long-distance relationship, for better or worse. What sounded great in theory is proving to be more difficult in action. Jealous ex-lovers, newfound Internet fame, and separate lives make them both question if there is truth to famous adage – true love endures all... moreGetting together was the easy part; staying together is proving to be a tad difficult. Sydney and Dean decided they want to work out their long-distance relationship, for better or worse. What sounded great in theory is proving to be more difficult in action. Jealous ex-lovers, newfound Internet fame, and separate lives make them both question if there is truth to famous adage – true love endures all. Can the lovebirds make it work? Or will their relationship be sent to the penalty box? Game Misconduct is the second part to the Breakaway series; a New Adult trilogy romance deals with long-distance relationships, trust, and finding yourself again. less

Their Happily Ever After is starting to have some kinks in it. When Sydney and Dean revealed their relationship to the world, not everyone welcomed them. Questions arose with how focused Dean was about his season and Sydney had to deal with the notoriety that came with being an athlete’s girlfriend. With players from the opposing sides making big plays – Rebecca and Roman – the couple are facing new challenges to their whirlwind romance... moreTheir Happily Ever After is starting to have some kinks in it. When Sydney and Dean revealed their relationship to the world, not everyone welcomed them. Questions arose with how focused Dean was about his season and Sydney had to deal with the notoriety that came with being an athlete’s girlfriend. With players from the opposing sides making big plays – Rebecca and Roman – the couple are facing new challenges to their whirlwind romance. Since Rebecca is pretending to be the mysterious artist, she has to come up with clever ways to keep up her lie while trying to locate the artist in question to work out a deal and get Dean back into her arms (and bed). Meanwhile, Roman is making a big play to Sydney and prove to her the past is just that. The only problem standing in his way is one Dean Winchester. Can Rebecca keep up her charade for very long? Will Roman convince Sydney that her heart is really in San Francisco? Face-off is the last book in the Breakaway series - a New Adult trilogy romance deals with long-distance relationships, trust, and finding yourself again. less

Their Happily Ever After is starting to turn into a Never Gonna Happen. With newfound internet fame also came unwanted notoriety as Sydney Walker is discovering when news broke of her engagement to one of the world’s hottest athletes. Being stalked by paparazzi is a minor headache in comparison to launching her art career. But when a wealthy curator expresses more interest in her than her art, Sydney isn’t sure if she could draw her way out of that mess... moreTheir Happily Ever After is starting to turn into a Never Gonna Happen. With newfound internet fame also came unwanted notoriety as Sydney Walker is discovering when news broke of her engagement to one of the world’s hottest athletes. Being stalked by paparazzi is a minor headache in comparison to launching her art career. But when a wealthy curator expresses more interest in her than her art, Sydney isn’t sure if she could draw her way out of that mess. Everything is going wonderful for Dean Winchester – the Kings are number one in their division with talks of holding the best hockey record of all time, he’s about to get married to his dream girl, and he just signed a few lucrative endorsements to keep him afloat forever. But as Dean concentrates on his game, another player is threatening to swoop in and take the only thing that matters – his Sydney. Ian Ferguson never takes no for an answer and that’s the way he likes it. As a wealthy English curator, he takes a special interest in Sydney’s artwork and her. When her fiancée spends more time on the road, it means Ian spends more time paying attention to Sydney. All he has to do is convince that a man playing with sticks is a kid’s game. Can Sydney and Dean overcome yet another distraction? Or is Ian’s offense too much for Dean to handle? Power Play is a standalone book in the Breakaway series. It is a New Adult romance that deals with trust, long distance relationships, and celibacy. less

After a disastrous first half, it was time to get serious and win the game. Hockey superstar Dean Winchester is willing to do anything to win his girlfriend back and put aside his insecurities about her relationship with her curator/boss. However, a mistake during their break-up has the potential of ruining everything he and Sydney had built... moreAfter a disastrous first half, it was time to get serious and win the game. Hockey superstar Dean Winchester is willing to do anything to win his girlfriend back and put aside his insecurities about her relationship with her curator/boss. However, a mistake during their break-up has the potential of ruining everything he and Sydney had built. Up and coming artist Sydney Walker admitted she was a bit naïve in her dealings with Dean but she is fully committed to working on their relationship. With her art curator promising her the world and fame, she can only go up. But when a blast from Dean’s past threatens to come back and destroy them, Sydney feels it’s time to play fire with water. Can Sydney and Dean survive a potential scandal? Or would they have exposed themselves for absolutely nothing? Scoring Chance is the fifth book in the Breakaway series. It is a standalone New Adult romance that deals with second chances, trust issues, and true love. less