Desert Ice Hockey Series by Christie Gordon

Hockey is my life, until I meet an adorable nerd. But he doesn’t date men. Can I convince him to take a chance?ArcherHockey was everything, but now I’m questioning if I’ll ever make it to the NHL.I need to find a life.In comes a stunning guy in designer jeans and hair so dark and silky, I struggle to keep my fingers to myself.We connect at an animal rescue, where I accidentally soak him with a hose. I give him my team shirt to make amends... moreHockey is my life, until I meet an adorable nerd. But he doesn’t date men. Can I convince him to take a chance?ArcherHockey was everything, but now I’m questioning if I’ll ever make it to the NHL.I need to find a life.In comes a stunning guy in designer jeans and hair so dark and silky, I struggle to keep my fingers to myself.We connect at an animal rescue, where I accidentally soak him with a hose. I give him my team shirt to make amends.The vision of him in my clothes stirs a primal urge in me.When he mentions he’s queer, my heart skips a beat. But he’s only interested in a hookup.Game on.Will he accept my challenge for a date?LeoI’m having a moral dilemma. I don’t date men. I have an out and proud brother and, in my family, it’s complicated.Then Archer comes along, eyeing me like a piece of candy and daring me to date him. Yeah, I’m interested.Problem is, the dare goes awry. I find myself falling so deeply for Archer, there’s no turning back.When his life goes off the rails, I’m forced to make a decision and fast.Stick By Me is the first book in the College Hockey series, Desert Ice Hockey, and is the follow up to the Rock U series. It features a dependable nerd and a rebel jock, opposites attract, found family, hurt/comfort, and a secret relationship amidst the backdrop of the holidays. Desert Ice Hockey follows a group of queer hockey players, known as the squad, while they each battle for their HEA.Buy now to explore a world where emotions run as high as the heat, and hockey isn’t the only game in town! less

The moment I catch sight of the new coach, a spark ignites. Do we risk it all with a secret affair?JonahI’m minding my own business when he struts into our locker room.His confidence and sex appeal in his fitted suit and million-dollar smile are undeniable.After picking my jaw off the floor, I collect myself. I need to find out more about him.Do I follow him around? Yes. Do I make a fool of myself? Maybe.While celebrating a win at the gay bar, my temper flares when I see him with another man... moreThe moment I catch sight of the new coach, a spark ignites. Do we risk it all with a secret affair?JonahI’m minding my own business when he struts into our locker room.His confidence and sex appeal in his fitted suit and million-dollar smile are undeniable.After picking my jaw off the floor, I collect myself. I need to find out more about him.Do I follow him around? Yes. Do I make a fool of myself? Maybe.While celebrating a win at the gay bar, my temper flares when I see him with another man. Do I dare take a chance?RyanThe first day at my new coaching job, he’s there. A winger whose dark hair and light blue eyes have me stumbling over my first words to the team.Personal relations with players aren’t allowed. But he plays offense and I coach defense, so does it count?Everywhere I go, he’s there. Tempting me.My resolve is crumbling and I’m struggling to keep my distance.When he catches me at a gay bar in a compromising position, it’s game over. Can we keep this hidden?Crossing Lines is the second book in the college hockey series, Desert Ice Hockey, and is the follow up to the Rock U series. It features a coach with a dark past and a driven hockey player, a secret relationship, found family, hurt/comfort and a small age gap. Desert Ice Hockey follows a group of queer hockey players, known as the squad, while they each battle for their HEA.Buy now to explore a world where emotions run as high as the heat, and hockey isn’t the only game in town! less

I should hate him. But after learning the truth, how could I not fall for him?MasonMy rookie season in the NHL started with a gut punch.There he was, standing in my locker room. Jett Jarvis, a player hated by his former teammates.He has an arrogant smirk, intense eyes, and a birthmark that looks…too familiar. I’m sure I saw it on the dude who dumped me in my hookup app.They say Jarvis isn’t gay, but I bet he’s the same jerk... moreI should hate him. But after learning the truth, how could I not fall for him?MasonMy rookie season in the NHL started with a gut punch.There he was, standing in my locker room. Jett Jarvis, a player hated by his former teammates.He has an arrogant smirk, intense eyes, and a birthmark that looks…too familiar. I’m sure I saw it on the dude who dumped me in my hookup app.They say Jarvis isn’t gay, but I bet he’s the same jerk.I’m getting to the bottom of this, even if it means pushing his buttons until he snaps.But the more I mess with him, my anger loses out to my attraction.JettThe last thing I need is the league's new gay icon strutting into my life.Mason Hopkins is cocky, relentless, and too damn close to the truth. My secret. The one that could ruin everything.But as he pushes, something inside me shifts.The line between loathing him and wanting him blurs with every heated exchange, every accidental touch.The thread between love and hate is razor-thin, and we’re skating on the edge.Ice Rivals is the third book in the college hockey series, Desert Ice Hockey, and is the follow up to the Rock U series. It features a closeted player with a traumatic past and a self-assured rookie, a secret relationship, found family, hurt/comfort and some close proximity. Desert Ice Hockey follows a group of queer hockey players, known as the squad, while they each battle for their HEA.Buy now to explore a world where emotions run as high as the heat, and hockey isn’t the only game in town! less

As a hockey goalie, I don’t back down. When I meet my match in a figure skater, will my relentless pursuit win his heart?AceBeing in a dry spell sucks. Not my hockey game, my love life.My friends decide it’s time to fix it. So they drag me out, dressed to impress.Then I see him—exactly my type, all smoldering eyes and a slender body that’s got me forgetting how to breathe.When our hookup leads to a connection, he gives me his number and I can't believe my luck.Then... he ghosts me... moreAs a hockey goalie, I don’t back down. When I meet my match in a figure skater, will my relentless pursuit win his heart?AceBeing in a dry spell sucks. Not my hockey game, my love life.My friends decide it’s time to fix it. So they drag me out, dressed to impress.Then I see him—exactly my type, all smoldering eyes and a slender body that’s got me forgetting how to breathe.When our hookup leads to a connection, he gives me his number and I can't believe my luck.Then... he ghosts me. Out of nowhere. Why?ZomaAll I wanted was a quick hookup to take the edge off. No complications, no strings.In walks this guy. He’s massive and sweet. Plus, he’s got a way of making me feel safe. I think he could be more.Then I find out he’s a goalie.I’ve been down this road before, and still bear the scars. The last time I fell for a hockey player, I gave him everything and he left me shattered.No, I’ll focus on my figure skating competitions and the kids I train. It’s easier.But Ace keeps showing up, all broad shoulders and an infuriatingly irresistible, aw-shucks smile.How am I supposed to guard my heart when he refuses to give up on me?Spinning to the Goal is the fourth book in the college hockey series, Desert Ice Hockey, and is the follow up to the Rock U series. It features a figure skater burned by love and a goalie with a cowboy background, size difference, opposites attract and found family. Desert Ice Hockey follows a group of queer hockey players, known as the squad, while they each battle for their HEA.Buy now to explore a world where emotions run as high as the heat, and hockey isn’t the only game in town! less

As a hockey goalie, I don’t back down. When I meet my match in a figure skater, will my relentless pursuit win his heart?AceBeing in a dry spell sucks. Not my hockey game, my love life.My friends decide it’s time to fix it. So they drag me out, dressed to impress.Then I see him—exactly my type, all smoldering eyes and a slender body that’s got me forgetting how to breathe.When our hookup leads to a connection, he gives me his number and I can't believe my luck.Then... he ghosts me... moreAs a hockey goalie, I don’t back down. When I meet my match in a figure skater, will my relentless pursuit win his heart?AceBeing in a dry spell sucks. Not my hockey game, my love life.My friends decide it’s time to fix it. So they drag me out, dressed to impress.Then I see him—exactly my type, all smoldering eyes and a slender body that’s got me forgetting how to breathe.When our hookup leads to a connection, he gives me his number and I can't believe my luck.Then... he ghosts me. Out of nowhere. Why?ZomaAll I wanted was a quick hookup to take the edge off. No complications, no strings.In walks this guy. He’s massive and sweet. Plus, he’s got a way of making me feel safe. I think he could be more.Then I find out he’s a goalie.I’ve been down this road before, and still bear the scars. The last time I fell for a hockey player, I gave him everything and he left me shattered.No, I’ll focus on my figure skating competitions and the kids I train. It’s easier.But Ace keeps showing up, all broad shoulders and an infuriatingly irresistible, aw-shucks smile.How am I supposed to guard my heart when he refuses to give up on me?Spinning to the Goal is the fourth book in the college hockey series, Desert Ice Hockey, and is the follow up to the Rock U series. It features a figure skater burned by love and a goalie with a cowboy background, size difference, opposites attract and found family. Desert Ice Hockey follows a group of queer hockey players, known as the squad, while they each battle for their HEA.Buy now to explore a world where emotions run as high as the heat, and hockey isn’t the only game in town! less

I’m skating to the NHL while he’s running from his past. When we collide, am I brave enough to take the shot?TylerHockey is my life. My ticket to the NHL is in sight, and I can’t afford distractions.Then Coach pairs me with Rowan, the new guy from Boston.He’s talented, sharp, and annoyingly irresistible.When he asks to hit the gay bar with me and my friends, I chalk it up to curiosity... moreI’m skating to the NHL while he’s running from his past. When we collide, am I brave enough to take the shot?TylerHockey is my life. My ticket to the NHL is in sight, and I can’t afford distractions.Then Coach pairs me with Rowan, the new guy from Boston.He’s talented, sharp, and annoyingly irresistible.When he asks to hit the gay bar with me and my friends, I chalk it up to curiosity.But one too many drinks later, I spill my truth—and suddenly, he’s looking at me like he’s ready to cross a line he’s never touched before.I’ve been burned by straight guys before, and I’m not about to get hurt again.Rowan swears he’s different. Can I risk believing him?RowanLeaving Boston was my escape—from my mom’s illness, from the pressure, from myself.But playing alongside Tyler changes everything. He’s not just the best defenseman I’ve ever met, he’s magnetic and so guarded I ache to know what’s underneath.I’ve never wanted a man before, but Tyler makes me question everything I knew about myself.I need him to see I’m not playing games.This is real. He’s real.And I won’t stop fighting until he believes it.Skating to Him is the fifth book in the college hockey series, Desert Ice Hockey, and is the follow up to the Rock U series. It features a D-man burned by a curious straight guy and another having a bisexual awakening, hurt/comfort, and found family among the backdrop of the holidays. Desert Ice Hockey follows a group of queer hockey players, known as the squad, while they each battle for their HEA.Buy now to explore a world where emotions run as high as the heat and hockey isn’t the only game I town! less

I’m skating to the NHL while he’s running from his past. When we collide, am I brave enough to take the shot?TylerHockey is my life. My ticket to the NHL is in sight, and I can’t afford distractions.Then Coach pairs me with Rowan, the new guy from Boston.He’s talented, sharp, and annoyingly irresistible.When he asks to hit the gay bar with me and my friends, I chalk it up to curiosity... moreI’m skating to the NHL while he’s running from his past. When we collide, am I brave enough to take the shot?TylerHockey is my life. My ticket to the NHL is in sight, and I can’t afford distractions.Then Coach pairs me with Rowan, the new guy from Boston.He’s talented, sharp, and annoyingly irresistible.When he asks to hit the gay bar with me and my friends, I chalk it up to curiosity.But one too many drinks later, I spill my truth—and suddenly, he’s looking at me like he’s ready to cross a line he’s never touched before.I’ve been burned by straight guys before, and I’m not about to get hurt again.Rowan swears he’s different. Can I risk believing him?RowanLeaving Boston was my escape—from my mom’s illness, from the pressure, from myself.But playing alongside Tyler changes everything. He’s not just the best defenseman I’ve ever met, he’s magnetic and so guarded I ache to know what’s underneath.I’ve never wanted a man before, but Tyler makes me question everything I knew about myself.I need him to see I’m not playing games.This is real. He’s real.And I won’t stop fighting until he believes it.Skating to Him is the fifth book in the college hockey series, Desert Ice Hockey, and is the follow up to the Rock U series. It features a D-man burned by a curious straight guy and another having a bisexual awakening, hurt/comfort, and found family among the backdrop of the holidays. Desert Ice Hockey follows a group of queer hockey players, known as the squad, while they each battle for their HEA.Buy now to explore a world where emotions run as high as the heat and hockey isn’t the only game I town! less

Living with my high school crush is a bad play. Living with him while keeping my feelings on ice? Impossible.MylesHockey is my dream.But if I don’t make it to the NHL, I’ll be the family failure—especially with my little brother on his way.Then Cooper struts back into my life. My high school crush.The guy who made my chest ache with emotions I buried so deep, I wished they’d disappear.He’s heading to the NFL and setting me up with his friend... moreLiving with my high school crush is a bad play. Living with him while keeping my feelings on ice? Impossible.MylesHockey is my dream.But if I don’t make it to the NHL, I’ll be the family failure—especially with my little brother on his way.Then Cooper struts back into my life. My high school crush.The guy who made my chest ache with emotions I buried so deep, I wished they’d disappear.He’s heading to the NFL and setting me up with his friend.But my heart’s never raced for anyone the way it does him.When he needs a place to live, I can’t say no.Even if living with him might break me.CooperI came to Arizona for football, not for Myles Cummings.But the instant I see him again, I know my feelings back then weren’t just friendship.And now? It’s stronger than ever.There’s one big problem.He doesn’t know I like guys, and my friend has his eye on Myles.When Myles lets me move in, keeping my secret—and my hands off him—might be the hardest play of my life.Icing the Play is the sixth book in the college hockey series, Desert Ice Hockey, and is the follow up to the Rock U series. It features a hockey player crushing on his old friend, a football player hiding his sexuality, forced proximity, hurt/comfort, a short love triangle, second chances and found family. Desert Ice Hockey follows a group of queer hockey players, known as the squad, while they each battle for their HEA.Buy now to explore a world where emotions run as high as the heat and hockey isn’t the only game in town! less