Off Ice Series by Grayce Rian

What happens when the hot-as-sin boy next door returns home for the summer, and he finally sees me as more than just his little sister’s best friend? McKenna:It was my last chance for a hot girl summer before I left to play college volleyball. But when my best friend’s older brother decided to come home from college, my plans quickly shifted.Griffin Turner was a divinely sculpted hockey player who had held my heart for as long as I could remember... moreWhat happens when the hot-as-sin boy next door returns home for the summer, and he finally sees me as more than just his little sister’s best friend? McKenna:It was my last chance for a hot girl summer before I left to play college volleyball. But when my best friend’s older brother decided to come home from college, my plans quickly shifted.Griffin Turner was a divinely sculpted hockey player who had held my heart for as long as I could remember. It only took one summer for us to fall fast and hard.When tragedy struck, Griffin shattered what was left of my already broken heart, leaving me to face a future that was far from what I had envisioned. Two years later, I’ve picked up the pieces and built a life I’m proud of. That is until my brother’s first NHL game, where I am forced to watch as my past, present, and future collide.Griffin:It’s been two years since I walked away from the love of my life, and since then, I’ve worked my ass off to become the best forward in the NHL.When McKenna Wilder's aquamarine eyes connect with mine once again, the overwhelming emotions hit me like a slapshot to the chest.I wasn’t the man she deserved when I walked away from her—I’d become only a shell of the man she once knew. But I’ve poured everything I have into overcoming my demons. And now that I’ve discovered the truth, I’m determined to prove I’ll never let them go.What It Was is the first interconnected standalone novel in the Off Ice series. Readers will love this spicy romance featuring a hot-shot hockey player and a tempting volleyball player and their journey through love, loss, heartbreak, and second chances. less

What happens when the hot-as-sin boy next door returns home for the summer, and he finally sees me as more than just his little sister’s best friend? McKenna:It was my last chance for a hot girl summer before I left to play college volleyball. But when my best friend’s older brother decided to come home from college, my plans quickly shifted.Griffin Turner was a divinely sculpted hockey player who had held my heart for as long as I could remember... moreWhat happens when the hot-as-sin boy next door returns home for the summer, and he finally sees me as more than just his little sister’s best friend? McKenna:It was my last chance for a hot girl summer before I left to play college volleyball. But when my best friend’s older brother decided to come home from college, my plans quickly shifted.Griffin Turner was a divinely sculpted hockey player who had held my heart for as long as I could remember. It only took one summer for us to fall fast and hard.When tragedy struck, Griffin shattered what was left of my already broken heart, leaving me to face a future that was far from what I had envisioned. Two years later, I’ve picked up the pieces and built a life I’m proud of. That is until my brother’s first NHL game, where I am forced to watch as my past, present, and future collide.Griffin:It’s been two years since I walked away from the love of my life, and since then, I’ve worked my ass off to become the best forward in the NHL.When McKenna Wilder's aquamarine eyes connect with mine once again, the overwhelming emotions hit me like a slapshot to the chest.I wasn’t the man she deserved when I walked away from her—I’d become only a shell of the man she once knew. But I’ve poured everything I have into overcoming my demons. And now that I’ve discovered the truth, I’m determined to prove I’ll never let them go.What It Was is the first interconnected standalone novel in the Off Ice series. Readers will love this spicy romance featuring a hot-shot hockey player and a tempting volleyball player and their journey through love, loss, heartbreak, and second chances. less

What happens when my niece’s new nanny turns out to be my dream girl, only for me to find out she’s married? DakotaI need financial freedom so I can finally leave my husband. But when my new employer’s twin brother makes it his mission to woo me, I quickly realize I’m in way over my head.Carson Wilder was the one thing I didn’t see coming. When my world falls apart, and I suddenly find myself without a place to live, the golden retriever of a man insists I move in with him... moreWhat happens when my niece’s new nanny turns out to be my dream girl, only for me to find out she’s married? DakotaI need financial freedom so I can finally leave my husband. But when my new employer’s twin brother makes it his mission to woo me, I quickly realize I’m in way over my head.Carson Wilder was the one thing I didn’t see coming. When my world falls apart, and I suddenly find myself without a place to live, the golden retriever of a man insists I move in with him. Seeing Carson in passing is one thing. Living with him? It’s an all-consuming temptation.It doesn’t take long for him to become my best friend—the person I choose to lean on and confide in. But I’m seven years older than him, and I refuse to be the reason his golden boy image becomes tainted, especially when my past threatens to take away everything he’s worked for.CarsonAll I’ve ever wanted to do was play in the NHL. Just when I get my chance to prove myself on the ice, fate body checks me with a plot twist.I was captivated by Dakota Meyer’s eyes—the most ridiculous shade of emerald, by the way—the moment they first locked with mine. My life changed for the better in an instant, and suddenly, my sole purpose wasn’t just hockey.I may be the rookie falling for the older woman living across the hall, but I couldn’t care less what anyone else thinks. Dakota has seen me on my darkest days and has still chosen me repeatedly.I don’t blame her for keeping her walls up and her heart guarded after all she’s been through. But once I’ve set my mind to something, there’s no stopping me, and I’ve decided she’s it for me . . . now I just need to show her what love should be. What It Should Be is a spicy romance featuring a golden boy hockey player and the woman who knocks him off his feet. Join Dakota and Carson on their journey through friendship, adventure, love, and healing. less