The Player Series by R.C. Stephens

The only thing I ever loved more than hockey? Skylar Ward. The one who got away, or rather the one I pushed away and into the arms of my hockey nemesis, when I left for a D1 college hockey team. He broke her heart too. The only difference—he didn’t love her. I did. I still do. I think she loves me too. Even if she won’t admit it. Even if she doesn’t want to. The sexy single mom is running the best defense I’ve ever encountered. And as a top forward in the NHL, that’s saying something... moreThe only thing I ever loved more than hockey? Skylar Ward. The one who got away, or rather the one I pushed away and into the arms of my hockey nemesis, when I left for a D1 college hockey team. He broke her heart too. The only difference—he didn’t love her. I did. I still do. I think she loves me too. Even if she won’t admit it. Even if she doesn’t want to. The sexy single mom is running the best defense I’ve ever encountered. And as a top forward in the NHL, that’s saying something. Lucky for me her son loves hockey. He’s my biggest fan and I’m his. Getting Skylar to give me a second chance isn’t going to be easy. Good thing I play to win. But what if our past isn’t the only thing standing in the way? less

I could have any woman I want…. Except Patty Sanders. She is off-limits, not only because she is my hockey team’s new assistant physical therapist. She is also the coach’s daughter. Getting in between the sheets with her, could cost me my career on the ice. So, I’ll settle for being in the friend zone, if it means I get to be around her. But the more time we spend together, the more the lines we’ve drawn begin to blur. Especially when Patty asks me to be her date to her cousin’s wedding... moreI could have any woman I want…. Except Patty Sanders. She is off-limits, not only because she is my hockey team’s new assistant physical therapist. She is also the coach’s daughter. Getting in between the sheets with her, could cost me my career on the ice. So, I’ll settle for being in the friend zone, if it means I get to be around her. But the more time we spend together, the more the lines we’ve drawn begin to blur. Especially when Patty asks me to be her date to her cousin’s wedding. One minute we’re dancing and the next she’s in my arms asking me for one night. One night before everything goes back to normal— like it never happened. But for me there is no going back. Can I convince Patty I’m more than just a one time player? less