Hockey Heroes Series by Declan Rhodes

Ethan Underwood is a muscular, determined professional hockey player on the rise with a body that makes fans swoon and opponents tremble. His powerful shots and smooth puck handling leave everyone in awe, but when it comes to matters of the heart, Ethan is more than a little clumsy and awkwardEnter Ryan Parker, a witty and charismatic sports journalist who is as sharp as the blade of a skate. He has a knack for uncovering scandalous stories... moreEthan Underwood is a muscular, determined professional hockey player on the rise with a body that makes fans swoon and opponents tremble. His powerful shots and smooth puck handling leave everyone in awe, but when it comes to matters of the heart, Ethan is more than a little clumsy and awkwardEnter Ryan Parker, a witty and charismatic sports journalist who is as sharp as the blade of a skate. He has a knack for uncovering scandalous stories.Ethan's accidental mishap on the ice landing him at Ryan's feet sets the pair off on a collision course toward romance. less

“So, Arlo’s a nerd and I’m a jock. It’s not supposed to work, is it? But instead of trying to mix oil and water, we’re more like stirring protein powder into a milkshake—bolder, stronger, and tasty, too.” Nate Reyes is a defenseman for the minor league hockey team, the Madison Mitts. He's known for his tough and unyielding approach on the ice, a force to be reckoned with. However, off the ice, he's got a quick wit and a heart of gold that endears him to everyone he meets... more“So, Arlo’s a nerd and I’m a jock. It’s not supposed to work, is it? But instead of trying to mix oil and water, we’re more like stirring protein powder into a milkshake—bolder, stronger, and tasty, too.” Nate Reyes is a defenseman for the minor league hockey team, the Madison Mitts. He's known for his tough and unyielding approach on the ice, a force to be reckoned with. However, off the ice, he's got a quick wit and a heart of gold that endears him to everyone he meets. Arlo Everhart is an accounting professional who marches to the beat of his own drum. He's got spiky red hair and an affinity for quirky items like antique typewriters. When Nate and Arlo meet through their mutual friends Ethan and Ryan, they quickly hit it off. Despite neither having been with a man before, they start dating in secret to “see how it goes.” It's an experiment. At least that's what they tell themselves, but somebody forgot to send their emotions the memo.Peerless is a 61,000-word gay hockey romance. It includes nerd jock, dual first-time, and sports romance themes. It is the second book in the Hockey Heroes series but may be read as a standalone novel. Potential trigger warnings : Scenes relating to the death of a family member and discussion of anxiety. A happily ever after ending is guaranteed. less

Per Olsson's dreams come true when he's called up to play in the hockey major leagues. But his excitement turns to forbidden desire when he finds himself falling for the team's legendary veteran goalie, Silas Stormont. At 23, Per is eager to learn from 36-year-old Silas, never expecting their mentor-mentee relationship to blaze into a secret romance that could jeopardize both their careers... morePer Olsson's dreams come true when he's called up to play in the hockey major leagues. But his excitement turns to forbidden desire when he finds himself falling for the team's legendary veteran goalie, Silas Stormont. At 23, Per is eager to learn from 36-year-old Silas, never expecting their mentor-mentee relationship to blaze into a secret romance that could jeopardize both their careers. As their connection deepens into a Daddy-boy bond, they struggle to keep their love hidden from a league and a world that might not understand. Can two goalies from vastly different generations find a way to be together against all odds? Or will the penalties for pursuing their hearts outweigh any reward? less

When NHL superstar Serge Lefebvre isn't lighting up the scoreboard, he's brightening disaster-stricken communities around the world. Always the savior, he's got his life all planned out. Until he meets Griff Russo, an adrenaline-chasing nurse with a quick wit and a guarded heart.Griff lives for emergency relief missions, for the satisfaction of making a difference where it counts. He's got no room for anything—or anyone—else. Especially not a hockey player with a hero complex... moreWhen NHL superstar Serge Lefebvre isn't lighting up the scoreboard, he's brightening disaster-stricken communities around the world. Always the savior, he's got his life all planned out. Until he meets Griff Russo, an adrenaline-chasing nurse with a quick wit and a guarded heart.Griff lives for emergency relief missions, for the satisfaction of making a difference where it counts. He's got no room for anything—or anyone—else. Especially not a hockey player with a hero complex.Thrown together in the chaos of an earthquake relief effort, their chemistry is seismic. Yet, Serge's hesitance to be vulnerable and Griff's resistance to compromise fan the flames of doubt. With Serge's hockey season calling him back and Griff offered a career-making international assignment, they're pulled worlds apart.In a life where control is everything, will these two strong-willed men learn to co-pilot their way into a future together? Or will their insurmountable barriers and demanding careers make them decide that this unexpected love is simply not worth the fight? less