New Hampshire Bears Series by Mary Smith

Alden Brockman is better known as the manwhore of the New Hampshire Bears. He’s the top player on and off the ice and never, ever had an issue getting a female into bed. A simple smirk, a wink, or a smooth phrase in his French-Canadian accent and they fall right into his arms. No matter what technique he used, no one ever told him no. Until now… Baylor Royer has worked hard to open her own tattoo shop and provide a good life for her ten-year-old son, Kace... moreAlden Brockman is better known as the manwhore of the New Hampshire Bears. He’s the top player on and off the ice and never, ever had an issue getting a female into bed. A simple smirk, a wink, or a smooth phrase in his French-Canadian accent and they fall right into his arms. No matter what technique he used, no one ever told him no. Until now… Baylor Royer has worked hard to open her own tattoo shop and provide a good life for her ten-year-old son, Kace. Then after a one night stand with her client Alden Brockman her world changed. Now he wants to date her. But there’s one problem – Baylor knows it’s only because she told him no. She’s never had a steady man in her life because she doesn’t want Kace to get attached to a man who’s just going to leave at the blink of an eye. Plus, she’s even more scared she’ll fall in love with the wrong man. Could the biggest player actually fall for a single mom? less

Amara Brockman has always been known as the little sister of New Hampshire Bears star Alden Brockman, and with that, he made sure the team knew she was off limits. However, her strong and caring personality is a magnet to one particular member on the roster. Nathan Paxton is the star goalie of the Bears and he can certainly feel the pressure of his position. Even though he has been warned, there is one person he can’t get off his mind – his best friend’s sister... moreAmara Brockman has always been known as the little sister of New Hampshire Bears star Alden Brockman, and with that, he made sure the team knew she was off limits. However, her strong and caring personality is a magnet to one particular member on the roster. Nathan Paxton is the star goalie of the Bears and he can certainly feel the pressure of his position. Even though he has been warned, there is one person he can’t get off his mind – his best friend’s sister. He just doesn’t know how to ask her out and keep her as his friend. As their connection and admiration grow for each other, it also pulls them further apart from Amara’s brother, Alden, who also happens to be his best friend. Just when they think things are going good, something blocks them again and again, to the point they both wonder… is it worth it? less

Bas Zorn has loved hockey for as long as he can remember. It was all he had since he cut both of his brothers out of his life and kept everyone else at arm's length. However, he had another love…alcohol. It helped dull the pain of being a failure and killing his family. He thought he would never feel anything again. Erin Troutt has been on her own since she could get out of her house. Her life revolved around work and her computer. When she met her neighbor across the hall, her life changed... moreBas Zorn has loved hockey for as long as he can remember. It was all he had since he cut both of his brothers out of his life and kept everyone else at arm's length. However, he had another love…alcohol. It helped dull the pain of being a failure and killing his family. He thought he would never feel anything again. Erin Troutt has been on her own since she could get out of her house. Her life revolved around work and her computer. When she met her neighbor across the hall, her life changed. They became fast friends and more, but she couldn't deal with one thing…his drinking. Bas relies on Erin for everything, even when his world falls apart. Can he get the help he needs before his angel sees his true ways and leaves him for good? Or will he remain a lush forever? less

Cabel Dirks is known for two things on the New Hampshire Bears. One, he’s the oldest player and two, he’s the nicest guy. Although he doesn’t mind being recognized for those things, he wants more. He wants to continue playing hockey for as long as his old body allows him, he wants his oldest daughter to be happy, and he wants Caryn Hammonds to fall in love with him. However, she’s dating the owner of the New Hampshire Bears. Caryn Hammonds has numerous irons in the fire... moreCabel Dirks is known for two things on the New Hampshire Bears. One, he’s the oldest player and two, he’s the nicest guy. Although he doesn’t mind being recognized for those things, he wants more. He wants to continue playing hockey for as long as his old body allows him, he wants his oldest daughter to be happy, and he wants Caryn Hammonds to fall in love with him. However, she’s dating the owner of the New Hampshire Bears. Caryn Hammonds has numerous irons in the fire. Her therapy business is thriving, and she is now running The New Outlook, a rehab for alcoholics and drug users. Everything seems to be going right for her except for one thing—her love life. Cabel Dirks caught her eye from the first time they met but there is a complication standing in the way of her having everything she’s always wanted. Having always solved everyone else’s problems, this is new territory for her because she doesn’t know how to deal with her own issue. Will the successful therapist and the nice guy find happiness together once her secret is revealed? less

If you purchased the USA Bestselling anthology Hockey Holidays, then you have met Dag and Elexis. This book is the continuation of their story. If you missed the anthology, don’t fret! The novella is the prologue of this book. Elexis Dunaway loves working at the coffee shop, reading to children, and going to college. Above all, she loves being alone. She doesn't mind it because she has Twitter, and it keeps her connected to the world... moreIf you purchased the USA Bestselling anthology Hockey Holidays, then you have met Dag and Elexis. This book is the continuation of their story. If you missed the anthology, don’t fret! The novella is the prologue of this book. Elexis Dunaway loves working at the coffee shop, reading to children, and going to college. Above all, she loves being alone. She doesn't mind it because she has Twitter, and it keeps her connected to the world. When Elexis sees #dateme trending on Twitter, she decides to send a tweet to her favorite New Hampshire Bears player for a date. No big deal, right? It’s all for fun… Until he tweets back. Since the day his girlfriend left him, Dag Limon's world only contained three things: his twin boys, his father, and hockey. He gave up everything for his boys, including his personal life. When a #dateme tweet to him gains a lot of attention, he begins to feel the pressure to follow through with it. What would be the harm in one date? Can this devoted father bring this introvert out of her shell or will they both go back to being alone? less

Shade and Jenessa Wooten experienced a tragedy no parent should ever have to endure. For the past three years, Shade has done everything he could think of to help his wife heal and keep their marriage together. However, Jenessa kept pushing him further and further away. Not able to bear any more pain from her shutting him out, when she told him to get out, he did. He hoped leaving would bring her the happiness he knew she deserved... moreShade and Jenessa Wooten experienced a tragedy no parent should ever have to endure. For the past three years, Shade has done everything he could think of to help his wife heal and keep their marriage together. However, Jenessa kept pushing him further and further away. Not able to bear any more pain from her shutting him out, when she told him to get out, he did. He hoped leaving would bring her the happiness he knew she deserved. Jenessa has felt unbearable pain every day since that day three years ago. Burying herself in her work and barely speaking to her husband seemed to be the only way she knew how to cope with the pain. But when one argument went too far and she told him to leave and he did, it sent her into a tailspin. One she was not sure she could ever recover from. Can their broken marriage ever be repaired or is it too late? less

Edgar Hopp has only had one true love of his life, his wife Greer. However, after twenty years together, their marriage has become routine and not a happy one. Now it was all about to change. At the beginning of his eighteenth season in the PHL, Edgar announced it would be his last. Over the years, he selfishly put his career before his family, even though he tried not to. He was now focused on making this the best season of his career and fixing his marriage... moreEdgar Hopp has only had one true love of his life, his wife Greer. However, after twenty years together, their marriage has become routine and not a happy one. Now it was all about to change. At the beginning of his eighteenth season in the PHL, Edgar announced it would be his last. Over the years, he selfishly put his career before his family, even though he tried not to. He was now focused on making this the best season of his career and fixing his marriage.Greer Hopp had always been the “mother” to everyone. She loved helping people, keeping everyone happy, and was always putting others before herself. She had a thriving party planning business, but when her Eddie pointed out that she never had time to see him, she realized how selfish she’d been. Greer then made the decision to retire as well. But when they received horrific news, they’re forced to reevaluate their lives and marriage as they knew it. Will this news make their marriage stronger or will their selfish ways keep them from getting through the toughest part of their marriage? less