Bad Boys of Hockey Series by Violette Paradis

Logan's public reputation is going up in flames and a fake girlfriend is just what he needs to build it back up...RileyI'm overworked, underpaid, and I haven't been laid in months.But when an opportunity arises to be hockey superstar Logan Drake's fake girlfriend, I can't say no.This is so unlike me... I don't do these kinds of things.But I would never have a chance to date him otherwise and the money is nice.Our contract says our relationship is strictly platonic.But the kisses feel so real... moreLogan's public reputation is going up in flames and a fake girlfriend is just what he needs to build it back up...RileyI'm overworked, underpaid, and I haven't been laid in months.But when an opportunity arises to be hockey superstar Logan Drake's fake girlfriend, I can't say no.This is so unlike me... I don't do these kinds of things.But I would never have a chance to date him otherwise and the money is nice.Our contract says our relationship is strictly platonic.But the kisses feel so real.And deep down I wish it was something more...LoganEveryone thinks I'm a rebel, a bad boy, a guy who can't keep it in his pants...The tabloids make all their money off the disaster that is my personal life.If only they knew the real me.There's only one thing to do to get the public back on my side : put on a show.But things get too real when Riley turns out to be everything I want in a woman.She's smart, sexy, and she loves hockey.But this is all for show... right?I'm willing to risk it all to find out. less

Jack just moved to a new city to join his new team... but it won't take him long to find trouble.JemmaAn abrupt breakup calls for a debaucherous night out with the girls.But when my wild night manifests into a steamy one-night-stand with a cute guy, I feel completely unlike myself.I’m not the kind of girl who hooks up with strangers! Especially cute jocks.Or, at least, I didn’t think I was.Anyway, I'm newly single and want to stay that way. However, the universe has its own plans... moreJack just moved to a new city to join his new team... but it won't take him long to find trouble.JemmaAn abrupt breakup calls for a debaucherous night out with the girls.But when my wild night manifests into a steamy one-night-stand with a cute guy, I feel completely unlike myself.I’m not the kind of girl who hooks up with strangers! Especially cute jocks.Or, at least, I didn’t think I was.Anyway, I'm newly single and want to stay that way. However, the universe has its own plans.Jack shows up in my life again, forcing me to acknowledge our sexy night together and the undeniable chemistry bubbling between us.I'm supposed to focus on myself...But Jack’s undeniable charisma sure makes it difficult to resist…JackAfter moving to a new city and joining a big-league team, I’m ready to celebrate before getting serious about the upcoming hockey season.As the night unfolds, I join a beautiful woman back at her apartment.In fact, I'm sure she's a witch (made clear by the tarot cards, the black cat, and the crystals in her room).But I don’t fret. It’s just one night.But when she kicks me out at the crack of dawn, I vow never to mess with the witchy woman ever again.That’s easier said than done though, especially when she appears in my life like the ghost of drunken decisions coming back to haunt me.Although I have a career with a new team to focus on, the spell Jemma casts is strong… and I can’t help but get myself into a little bit of trouble.There’s just something deliciously fun about poking a beehive...Especially when I know there’s honey inside.***This hockey romance novel is a part of the Seattle Blades universe. Although it's part of a series, it can be read as a standalone novel. This story has steamy scenes and a HEA.*** less

RoryAlthough being the captain of the Seattle Blades isn't easy, it's intensely rewarding.The only thing lacking in my life is a personal relationship... and dating apps aren't helping.But when the only woman I've ever been in love with—Maverick—moves back to Seattle, I'm reminded of how much I still love her.Seeing her reminds me of the incident that caused us to break up—the same incident that put me in juvie... moreRoryAlthough being the captain of the Seattle Blades isn't easy, it's intensely rewarding.The only thing lacking in my life is a personal relationship... and dating apps aren't helping.But when the only woman I've ever been in love with—Maverick—moves back to Seattle, I'm reminded of how much I still love her.Seeing her reminds me of the incident that caused us to break up—the same incident that put me in juvie.Can I finally find salvation for what I did? And, more importantly, will Maverick forgive me? less

Harrison Cooper is the best player in the league. After being separated from his childhood friend, Logan, after an on-ice fight several years ago, they're finally reunited and ready to set fire to the ice.

Ricky My rookie season is amazing. Hockey. Money. Glory. Life is great until my demons come back to haunt me. Now, I’m with the Blades, starting from scratch. Bad luck follows me everywhere… until I meet her. She understands my pain. And she calls me out on my sh*t. I want to prove that I’m mature enough to handle her. But first, I have to be mature enough to handle myself.Julia My mid-twenties are going great career-wise. Relationship-wise? Not so much... moreRicky My rookie season is amazing. Hockey. Money. Glory. Life is great until my demons come back to haunt me. Now, I’m with the Blades, starting from scratch. Bad luck follows me everywhere… until I meet her. She understands my pain. And she calls me out on my sh*t. I want to prove that I’m mature enough to handle her. But first, I have to be mature enough to handle myself.Julia My mid-twenties are going great career-wise. Relationship-wise? Not so much. I have a ten-year plan—job, marriage, babies. The brooding hockey player is not part of the plan. And I’m happy to tell him all the reasons why. But when a one-night-stand turns into two pink lines, I’m faced with a decision. Nobody expects me to deviate from my plan. But nobody expects me to fall for a tattooed risk-taking hockey player either. Not even me.Note: Although this book is part of the Blades universe, this story can be read as a standalone novel. less

Dean Oakley has never had any problems - either playing for the Blades or his public life - until Serena, the new Public Relations manager shows up. As she tries to reign in his public persona, he finds his private life - specifically with her - starting to cause trouble.

AUSTINI haven’t seen Grace Lawless since high school.She was always just my best friend’s sister…When it was my time to join the hockey league, she came to say goodbye...And she kissed me.Hot dang.Before I even knew what was happenin’, she pulled away.She's been a ghost ever since.I didn't think I'd ever see her again...Until now.And this time, things feel different.GRACEAfter impulsively kissing Austin Berr when I was a teenager, I’ve spent the last six years avoiding him like the plague... moreAUSTINI haven’t seen Grace Lawless since high school.She was always just my best friend’s sister…When it was my time to join the hockey league, she came to say goodbye...And she kissed me.Hot dang.Before I even knew what was happenin’, she pulled away.She's been a ghost ever since.I didn't think I'd ever see her again...Until now.And this time, things feel different.GRACEAfter impulsively kissing Austin Berr when I was a teenager, I’ve spent the last six years avoiding him like the plague.I still cringe in embarrassment when I think about it.But by some stroke of serendipity, here we both are at the Applelooza fair in Tennessee.And he’s just like he was in high school—handsome, funny, and irresistibly charming.He’s reminding me exactly why I kissed him six years ago…And even though he's my brother's best friend, he’s tempting me to do it again.This is a sweet but sensual romance with sexual themes and adult subject matter. Reader discretion is advised. HEA, no cliffhanger. less