Love and Hockey Series by Nikki Lawson

Rule #1 for becoming an NHL team’s social media. Don’t hook up with the star center in an elevator a week before starting your new job. Uhh… oops. Okay, so I already broke the first rule. But just because Noah Blake knows what my ‘O’ face looks like, that doesn’t mean he’ll ever get to see it again. This job means the world to me, and I won’t risk it for anything—not even for a hockey captain with a crooked smile, a dangerously talented tongue, and gorgeous blue eyes that make my heart race... moreRule #1 for becoming an NHL team’s social media. Don’t hook up with the star center in an elevator a week before starting your new job. Uhh… oops. Okay, so I already broke the first rule. But just because Noah Blake knows what my ‘O’ face looks like, that doesn’t mean he’ll ever get to see it again. This job means the world to me, and I won’t risk it for anything—not even for a hockey captain with a crooked smile, a dangerously talented tongue, and gorgeous blue eyes that make my heart race. Not even when he shows up at my door to comfort me in the middle of a thunderstorm. Not even if he’s determined to show me just how incredible we could be together. Falling for a hockey player was never part of my plan. The only problem is, there’s a little voice in my head that keeps whispering…. Maybe he’s right. TROPES IN THIS. Cinnamon roll hero. He falls first. Reformed player. Boy obsessed. Forbidden/secret romance. Praise/good girl. Offside Hearts is a contemporary hockey romance loaded with banter, feels, and deliciously spicy steam. It is a complete standalone with a HEA! less

He’s my best friend. A star forward in the NHL. And now…My fake boyfriend. Reese Sutton is every woman’s fantasy, with his crooked smile, warm brown eyes, and broad shoulders. But to me, he’s always just been my best friend. The man I rely on to have my back no matter what. I know he would do literally anything for me, so when he asks me for a favor, I can’t say no… even after I find out that he wants me to pretend to be his girlfriend to help him win back his ex... moreHe’s my best friend. A star forward in the NHL. And now…My fake boyfriend. Reese Sutton is every woman’s fantasy, with his crooked smile, warm brown eyes, and broad shoulders. But to me, he’s always just been my best friend. The man I rely on to have my back no matter what. I know he would do literally anything for me, so when he asks me for a favor, I can’t say no… even after I find out that he wants me to pretend to be his girlfriend to help him win back his ex. I should laugh at him for even suggesting it. But I don’t. Instead, I do the craziest thing I’ve ever done and offer him a deal. I’ll play the role of his girlfriend, wearing his jersey to his games and hanging on his arm in public. And in exchange, he’ll help me get over my awkwardness by giving me lessons… in bed. Our arrangement should be simple. We’ll spend a few months fooling the world, and in the end, he’ll have his ex back and I’ll feel confident enough to jump into the dating pool again. We even write up a list of rules to make sure no lines are crossed and our friendship will remain intact. But then my best friend kisses me for the first time…. . .. and all of our rules start to unravel. TROPES IN THIS BOOK. Fake dating. Spicy ‘lessons’. Friends to lovers. Golden retriever hero. Boy obsessed. Curvy heroine. Forced proximity. Breakaway Hearts is a contemporary hockey romance loaded with banter, feels, and deliciously dirty steam. It is a complete standalone with a HEA! less

He’s my ex’s rival. The gorgeous, tatted up bad boy of the NHL…. And now he’s my husband. When my ex breaks up with me in a very public way, all I want to do is hide from the world. But instead, I end up having the hottest night of my life with Theo Camden—a right winger for the Aces and my ex’s biggest rival. It’s only supposed to be one night, but when Theo finds out that I’ll be deported since I lost my job after the breakup, he proposes something else. Marriage... moreHe’s my ex’s rival. The gorgeous, tatted up bad boy of the NHL…. And now he’s my husband. When my ex breaks up with me in a very public way, all I want to do is hide from the world. But instead, I end up having the hottest night of my life with Theo Camden—a right winger for the Aces and my ex’s biggest rival. It’s only supposed to be one night, but when Theo finds out that I’ll be deported since I lost my job after the breakup, he proposes something else. Marriage. We’ll tie the knot in Vegas and spend a few years living together, pretending this thing between us is real. Then I’ll be free to stay in the country and we can both go our own ways. But being fake married is more complicated than I thought—especially when the line between fake and real starts to blur. Kisses that were supposed to be just for show start to feel like something else, and when Theo learns to cook my favorite foods and calls me “my wife,” I realize I’m doing the one thing I was never supposed to do…. I’m falling for the husband I can’t keep. Because once he learns the secret I’ve been hiding, this will all be over. TROPES IN THIS. Marriage of convenienceDancer x Hockey playerBoy obsessedEx’s rivalFound familyJealous/possessive heroForced proximity. Fake Out Hearts is a contemporary hockey romance loaded with banter, feels, and deliciously dirty steam. It can be read as a complete standalone. less

Working as a nanny for a pro hockey player should be simple, right? Except this single dad is scorching hot, a decade older than me… oh, and he’s my brother’s best friend. Sawyer Townsend is everything I shouldn’t a divorced single father with an adorable little boy and a damaged heart. He’s been burned by betrayal before, and so have I. We’re both determined to keep love at arm’s length... moreWorking as a nanny for a pro hockey player should be simple, right? Except this single dad is scorching hot, a decade older than me… oh, and he’s my brother’s best friend. Sawyer Townsend is everything I shouldn’t a divorced single father with an adorable little boy and a damaged heart. He’s been burned by betrayal before, and so have I. We’re both determined to keep love at arm’s length. So why has he been featuring in way too many of my fantasies lately? And why did I walk in on him taking care of himself—catching a glimpse of his many piercings in the process—and hear him groan my name? Giving in to the attraction between us would be a bad idea… but with every passing day, I have a harder time remembering why. And when he knocks on my door one night and growls, “F ck it,” I just have to hope that his filthy words, tender touches, and gruff protectiveness won’t melt the ice around my heart. Because this thing between us? It can never last. TROPES IN THIS. Single dad / nanny romance. Age gap. Brother’s best friend / teammate’s younger sister. Forced proximity. Jealous / possessive hero. Mutual pining. Secret relationship. Spicy bucket list. Icebound Hearts is a contemporary hockey romance loaded with banter, a touch of angst, and deliciously dirty steam. It can be read as a complete standalone. less

I’m the coach’s daughter. He’s the team's new rookie—and the man who gave me the hottest night of my life. After a messy breakup, I wanted one night to forget. No names. No complications. Just heat, chemistry, and a handsome, dark-haired stranger who made my knees weak and my heart race. But when pre-season training starts, guess who shows up on the ice wearing my father’s team’s jersey? Declan Murray. Rookie defenseman for the Denver Aces... moreI’m the coach’s daughter. He’s the team's new rookie—and the man who gave me the hottest night of my life. After a messy breakup, I wanted one night to forget. No names. No complications. Just heat, chemistry, and a handsome, dark-haired stranger who made my knees weak and my heart race. But when pre-season training starts, guess who shows up on the ice wearing my father’s team’s jersey? Declan Murray. Rookie defenseman for the Denver Aces. My dad’s newest project… and the guy who had me pressed against a wall six months ago, whispering things that still make me blush. Now we’re stuck in each other’s orbit. He’s off-limits for a million reasons—including the fact that my father has expressly forbidden any of his players from touching me. I’ve always been a good girl, the one who plays by the rules and tries to live up to my parents’ expectations. But Declan? He’s not playing fair. He remembers everything about me. He sends me food when I forget to eat, crochets adorable outfits for my cat, supports my dreams—and gets all growly and possessive in front of my ex. Worst of all? My dad thinks yoga will help Declan’s game… so now I’m stuck giving him private lessons. The more time we spend together, the harder it is to remember why we shouldn’t be doing this. He wants more. I want to stop wanting him. But when the guy you’re trying not to fall for is already all in? Staying away might be the biggest penalty of all. TROPES IN THIS BOOK:. Forbidden romance. Coach’s daughter. Forced proximity. Anonymous one-night-stand. Golden retriever with a dominant side. He falls first and hard. Boy obsessed. Praise / dirty talk. Angst and banter. Cross Check Hearts is a contemporary coach’s daughter/rookie hockey romance loaded with banter, a touch of angst, and deliciously dirty steam. It can be read as a complete standalone. less

As a single mom with a rough past, I’ve learned to guard my heart. But this grumpy goalie might just slip past all my defenses…. When the lease for my new condo falls through, I’m left scrambling—until superstar goalie Grant Parker offers me and my nine-year-old daughter a place to stay. Grant is known for being rigid, stoic, and completely untouchable on the ice. I’m not sure he knows what he’s getting into, inviting a chaotic third-grader into his perfectly ordered mansion... moreAs a single mom with a rough past, I’ve learned to guard my heart. But this grumpy goalie might just slip past all my defenses…. When the lease for my new condo falls through, I’m left scrambling—until superstar goalie Grant Parker offers me and my nine-year-old daughter a place to stay. Grant is known for being rigid, stoic, and completely untouchable on the ice. I’m not sure he knows what he’s getting into, inviting a chaotic third-grader into his perfectly ordered mansion. Still, he insists he has the room. So I accept, telling myself it’s just temporary. Turns out I was the one who didn't know what she was getting into. I wasn’t prepared for what it would be like living under Grant’s roof. I wasn’t prepared for how sweet he is with my daughter, or what watching him listen to her endless stories like they’re the most important thing in the world would do to my heart. I wasn’t prepared for the way he anticipates my needs before I do, or how he looks at me like I’m not just a struggling single mom… but a woman worth desiring. And I definitely wasn’t prepared for our late-night talks in his sauna, or the scorching heat between us that bubbles over one night. For years, I’ve been in survival mode, so focused on being April’s mom that I forgot what it’s like to want something for myself. But Grant makes me remember. He makes me ache. The problem is, I’m terrified to risk my heart again. Because if I let myself fall for this gruff, protective goalie who’s somehow become my daughter’s hero and mine…. What happens when it all falls apart? TROPES IN THIS BOOK:. Single mom/goalie. Grumpy/sunshine. Forced proximity. Protective hero. Dirty talk/praise. Protective hero. Secret pining. He falls harder. Goal Line Hearts is a contemporary single mom/goalie hockey romance full of banter, a touch of angst, and deliciously dirty steam. It can be read as a complete standalone. less