The Chesapeake Blades Series by Lisa B. Kamps

Taylor LeBlanc has hockey in her blood and the trophies and medals to prove it. Her dreams of playing pro come to an end when the only place for her to go is the newly-formed not-really-pro women’s team, the Chesapeake Blades. It’s not quite what she had in mind, but it’s a start—except half the team is convinced she's receiving special treatment because her step-dad used to be the head coach for the Baltimore Banners and the team's PR Director wants to use her in his marketing campaign... moreTaylor LeBlanc has hockey in her blood and the trophies and medals to prove it. Her dreams of playing pro come to an end when the only place for her to go is the newly-formed not-really-pro women’s team, the Chesapeake Blades. It’s not quite what she had in mind, but it’s a start—except half the team is convinced she's receiving special treatment because her step-dad used to be the head coach for the Baltimore Banners and the team's PR Director wants to use her in his marketing campaign. To make matters worse, the PR Director is none other than her childhood nemesis, Chuckie-the-fart--who happens to be all grown-up and too gorgeous for his own good. Charles Dawson never had the drive or the heart to follow hockey out of childhood. What he does have is ambition and passion—two things he needs in abundance to successfully market the brand-new women's hockey team to a less-than-enthusiastic demographic. He also needs patience—something that’s in short supply when he’s forced to deal with the one woman who has the uncanny ability to make him feel like the bumbling, uncoordinated, and socially awkward thirteen-year-old boy he used to be. Taylor isn’t the mouthy little tomboy he remembers and sparks fly between the two, igniting an attraction that makes both of their lives unbearable when it becomes harder to ignore. Taylor and Charles both want to win, but at what cost? Are they willing to trample every obstacle in their way--especially when the biggest obstacle could be the one thing they both need more than any trophy or medal? less

Because sometimes love is the hardest game of all… Sammie Reigler is done with men. At least, with one man in particular: her ex-husband. She fell head-over-heels in love, blindly jumped into marriage—and promptly had her heart broken when her husband served her with divorce papers while he was overseas... moreBecause sometimes love is the hardest game of all… Sammie Reigler is done with men. At least, with one man in particular: her ex-husband. She fell head-over-heels in love, blindly jumped into marriage—and promptly had her heart broken when her husband served her with divorce papers while he was overseas. She picked up the shattered remnants of her life and took their daughter back home to Baltimore, where she started a new life working as a teacher—and playing hockey for the Chesapeake Blades. Now if only she could ignore the emptiness that haunts her in the middle of the night… Nobody who knew him would call Jonathan Reigler a coward, but that was exactly what he was. Two years ago, at one of the lowest points in his life, he walked away from the only woman who ever mattered—and lost a piece of his soul in the process. Now it's time to win his family back, and he'll stop at nothing to regain the love and trust of the one woman who means more to him than life itself. When Sammie makes demands of her own, Jonathan has to decide if he's willing to expose his biggest weakness. Will Sammie be able to forgive him and learn to love the man he's become—or will she walk away, taking his heart with her? less

Shannon Wiley is no stranger to competition—or the fallout from being one of the best. She's been playing ice hockey all her life and is now the goalie for the newly-formed Chesapeake Blades—and she's no stranger to playing in a man's world. She's more than capable of taking care of herself and she certainly doesn't need a man.. moreShannon Wiley is no stranger to competition—or the fallout from being one of the best. She's been playing ice hockey all her life and is now the goalie for the newly-formed Chesapeake Blades—and she's no stranger to playing in a man's world. She's more than capable of taking care of herself and she certainly doesn't need a man...but wouldn't it be great if she could find a partner? Someone who accepted her for herself instead of running scared? Caleb Johnson is the star winger for the Baltimore Banners. A charming ladies' man, he's never met a challenge he couldn't handle...until meeting Shannon Wiley. Strong-willed and outspoken, she's like no other woman he's ever met. The more time he spends with her, the more he wants to be with her. But is it the challenge he wants—or Shannon herself? The battle of the sexes quickly heats up between these two talented and head-strong people—on and off the ice. But will they both learn that there's more on the line than just winning when hearts become involved? less