Hawkeyes Hockey Series by Kenna King

What’s worse than being in a fake relationship with my childhood crush? When he's a notorious NHL party-boy and my brother’s best friend! Being hired as the PR representative for the hockey team I’ve always been a fan, should be a dream come true, especially because my old crush plays for them. My suggestion to save Briggs's career is solid… have him fake date someone wholesome who can change his image. That’s when my big mouth gets in the way and I admit to being the-girl-next-door... moreWhat’s worse than being in a fake relationship with my childhood crush? When he's a notorious NHL party-boy and my brother’s best friend! Being hired as the PR representative for the hockey team I’ve always been a fan, should be a dream come true, especially because my old crush plays for them. My suggestion to save Briggs's career is solid… have him fake date someone wholesome who can change his image. That’s when my big mouth gets in the way and I admit to being the-girl-next-door. Now… my boss is offering me the promotion of a lifetime, but it comes with strings… Fake date Briggs Conley! Now I have to fix Briggs’ reputation, lie to our families, keep my MMA fighter brother from pummeling his best friend, and stop myself from falling further for my childhood crush, all while we're forced to live together and pretend to be madly in love in front of the cameras. What could possibly go wrong? How about when my brother ends up in our guest bedroom and I end up with a pro hockey player in my bed. less

What happens when a star hockey player ruins your trip to Cabo… on purpose? You end up on the plane ride from hell headed to his snowy hometown. He’s my mortal enemy and one of the hottest NHL players in the league, but I have no interest in hockey players… well, not anymore. And Lake Powers is no exception. Now I'm stuck sleeping under the same roof of this picturesque mountain mansion and I have to deliver what I set out to do. .. turn Lake into America's Sweetheart with this charity event... moreWhat happens when a star hockey player ruins your trip to Cabo… on purpose? You end up on the plane ride from hell headed to his snowy hometown. He’s my mortal enemy and one of the hottest NHL players in the league, but I have no interest in hockey players… well, not anymore. And Lake Powers is no exception. Now I'm stuck sleeping under the same roof of this picturesque mountain mansion and I have to deliver what I set out to do. .. turn Lake into America's Sweetheart with this charity event. I won't allow myself to get distracted by the man the puck bunnies refer to as "Magic Stick". What I didn't expect to find when I arrived in Aspen is a different side of Lake than the filthy hockey player I thought he was. So, when he offers up a bet that I'm sure to win, I jump the gun and agree before hearing his indecent wager. Now I’m locked into his terms and he's hedging his stake on one thing he knows about me. .. I never back down from a bet. less

It was only supposed to be one-hot-night in Vegas with a total stranger. We even agreed not to exchange names or occupations. So how in the hell did I end up in Seattle standing on the front stoop of his mansion as the new live-in nanny two weeks later? Well, turns out Karma works quick because I stole something that night off the sexy stranger's nightstand before I snuck out of his room without saying goodbye and now, I'm going to pay for it... moreIt was only supposed to be one-hot-night in Vegas with a total stranger. We even agreed not to exchange names or occupations. So how in the hell did I end up in Seattle standing on the front stoop of his mansion as the new live-in nanny two weeks later? Well, turns out Karma works quick because I stole something that night off the sexy stranger's nightstand before I snuck out of his room without saying goodbye and now, I'm going to pay for it. I never steal! I'm practically an honorary Eagle Scout but he said it was his lucky charm and as of lately, my life has seemed void of any luck for quite some time. But now with his ruggedly handsome face sporting a brutal scowl that's usually reserved for his opponents on the ice, I think I'm going to need that lucky charm to do it's magic. I'd happily turn right around and walk back down the driveway but unfortunately. .. I need this job to buy me a little more time after completing draining my savings to avoid my ex-fiancé and his new girlfriend. Kaenan only needs help until the end of the hockey season and then I'll head back to face the music and return to my old life in Colorado. .. less

It was only supposed to be one-hot-night in Vegas with a total stranger. We even agreed not to exchange names or occupations. So how in the hell did I end up in Seattle standing on the front stoop of his mansion as the new live-in nanny two weeks later? Well, turns out Karma works quick because I stole something that night off the sexy stranger's nightstand before I snuck out of his room without saying goodbye and now, I'm going to pay for it... moreIt was only supposed to be one-hot-night in Vegas with a total stranger. We even agreed not to exchange names or occupations. So how in the hell did I end up in Seattle standing on the front stoop of his mansion as the new live-in nanny two weeks later? Well, turns out Karma works quick because I stole something that night off the sexy stranger's nightstand before I snuck out of his room without saying goodbye and now, I'm going to pay for it. I never steal! I'm practically an honorary Eagle Scout but he said it was his lucky charm and as of lately, my life has seemed void of any luck for quite some time. But now with his ruggedly handsome face sporting a brutal scowl that's usually reserved for his opponents on the ice, I think I'm going to need that lucky charm to do it's magic. I'd happily turn right around and walk back down the driveway but unfortunately. .. I need this job to buy me a little more time after completing draining my savings to avoid my ex-fiancé and his new girlfriend. Kaenan only needs help until the end of the hockey season and then I'll head back to face the music and return to my old life in Colorado. .. less

***Marriage of Convenience, Steamy Hockey Romance***When Ryker Haynes, team captain and Canadian-born heartthrob, finds out that his visa is about to expire, he knows he only has one Get Married. I need a green card, and I need it now if I want to keep from getting deported back to Canada and losing my ability to play for the best team in the NHL. So, when I rescue an up-and-coming party planner from slipping on her heels in the Hawkeyes’ parking lot, I might have just found my new wife... more***Marriage of Convenience, Steamy Hockey Romance***When Ryker Haynes, team captain and Canadian-born heartthrob, finds out that his visa is about to expire, he knows he only has one Get Married. I need a green card, and I need it now if I want to keep from getting deported back to Canada and losing my ability to play for the best team in the NHL. So, when I rescue an up-and-coming party planner from slipping on her heels in the Hawkeyes’ parking lot, I might have just found my new wife. Juliet is smart, sexy, and has her own reasons for agreeing to my proposal. It's a foolproof plan. .. as long as no one's feelings get involved. But what happens when the chemistry we're faking for the crowd turns out to be anything but fake? And when our lives start feeling more like a rom-com than a business arrangement, can we keep our feelings in check? Or are we headed for a mess more complicated than any game I ever played? less

When the rising star center forward for The Hawkeyes farm team gets a chance to move up to join the major league ranks, Penelope has to do everything in her power to keep her deep-seated grudge out of view. The puck bunnies might all be swooning over the new tatted-up player sitting on the home bench, but she won't be fooled. He's a wolf, disguised in a Hawkeyes jersey... moreWhen the rising star center forward for The Hawkeyes farm team gets a chance to move up to join the major league ranks, Penelope has to do everything in her power to keep her deep-seated grudge out of view. The puck bunnies might all be swooning over the new tatted-up player sitting on the home bench, but she won't be fooled. He's a wolf, disguised in a Hawkeyes jersey. Penelope has never shared the heart-wrenching details of her and Slade's past with anyone, let alone her dad, but Slade's sudden appearance threatens to unravel her carefully guarded disdain. Slade Matthews, her father's protégé and her college bully are one and the same. She thought she'd never have to see him again, but with a new opening on the team and time of the essence to fill it, Slade gets his chance to move up. Now she has to hide her six-year-long grudge against the charismatic player who won't stop trying to win her over as if he forgot what he did to her all those years ago. As Slade makes a play to win Penelope, she's torn between the past and the future. Just when things couldn't get more complicated – an old love interest comes back into the fold, a person she met in one of the college's tutoring chat rooms that up and disappeared on her years ago has returned. Now, with her emotions skating on thin ice, Penelope finds herself in a tangled web of attraction, heartbreak, and rediscovered connections. Will she decide to let go of her grudge and finally let Slade in? Or is this an opportunity at a second chance with the pen pal who got away? less

***Stuck-together, stranger-to-lovers, Steamy Hockey Romance***. Seven and Brynn. As the last line of defense for the Hawkeyes hockey team, I've mastered the art of keeping my guard up, both on and off the ice. But when Brynn Fischer, a determined romance author with a case of writer's block, shows up at my beach house in Mexico as a hurricane is headed straight for us, I'm forced to let her stay and confront emotions that I have no defense against... more***Stuck-together, stranger-to-lovers, Steamy Hockey Romance***. Seven and Brynn. As the last line of defense for the Hawkeyes hockey team, I've mastered the art of keeping my guard up, both on and off the ice. But when Brynn Fischer, a determined romance author with a case of writer's block, shows up at my beach house in Mexico as a hurricane is headed straight for us, I'm forced to let her stay and confront emotions that I have no defense against. Now, we're stuck together while the storm rages outside and I'm faced with my own battle inside—keeping to my "no relationship" rule that's served me well over the last eighteen years. But when Brynn starts showing me all the ways that she's nothing like anyone I've ever met, the armor I've built around my heart isn't strong enough to keep her out. Just when I think I'm ready to let her in, I discover she's planning to get back together with her ex when she returns to Seattle. Now, I have to make the toughest decision of my life. Do I let her go for good? Or do I make the play of a lifetime and fight for the love I never saw coming? less

***Forced Proximity, Love Triangle, Steamy Hockey Romance***. Reeve and Keely. I’ve only ever dreamed of accomplishing two things in my life: a long career in the NHL and a championship victory. My priority to bring home a Stanley Cup this season as the goalie for the Hawkeyes hockey team has been crystal clear—until her. Keely Woods is everything I didn’t know I needed. She's kind, independent, and brave enough to leave everything she knows in Arizona to start fresh in Seattle... more***Forced Proximity, Love Triangle, Steamy Hockey Romance***. Reeve and Keely. I’ve only ever dreamed of accomplishing two things in my life: a long career in the NHL and a championship victory. My priority to bring home a Stanley Cup this season as the goalie for the Hawkeyes hockey team has been crystal clear—until her. Keely Woods is everything I didn’t know I needed. She's kind, independent, and brave enough to leave everything she knows in Arizona to start fresh in Seattle. The only problem is that getting involved with her could mean a distraction. A distraction that I don't need if I want a win this season. With her auburn hair and those mesmerizing green eyes, she’s a knockout, but that’s not what has my interest peaked. She’s smart and driven--a physical therapist with dreams of working for a pro sports team. And just as I try to convince myself that I can handle this distraction—fate takes an unexpected turn. A hit-and-run changes everything, and suddenly, I'm sidelined with a devastating injury that puts my season—and my future—at risk. Now Keely is my therapist, and she’s as determined as I am to get me back on the ice. I should be focusing on my recovery, but with the Hawkeyes putting her up in my apartment building, I can't stop thinking about the gorgeous PT sleeping across the hall from me. Just as I start to believe we might have a shot at something real, Keely tells me we can’t date—it would be inappropriate since I’m her patient. But something about the way she says it has me thinking it's more than just professional ethics. That's when I meet Jack--the captain of the city league soccer team that she just joined and the guy who can't take his eyes off of her. They might have more in common than she and I do, and he doesn't have the misfortune of being her patient, but that doesn't mean I'll bow out so easily. Not when there's still that sparkle in her eyes whenever she looks at me. Now, I’m not only fighting to get back on the ice but also for her heart. With every session bringing us closer and the more time we spend together, I realize that I’d do anything to win her over. With the pressure of the championship looming and my heart on the line, will I let her walk out of my life for good? Or can I convince her that I’m worth the risk? Am I willing to make the biggest save of a lifetime, both on and off the ice? *** All books in this series are standalone in the same hockey universe and can be read in any order, however, there may be potential for spoilers if not read in chronological order due to prior HEA's already occurring for other players on the team. Reading order is recommended. Happy reading! less

**A second-chance, fake dating, Christmas steamy hockey romance**. Brent and Zoey. What’s worse than attending my sister’s wedding without a date? Attending it with my ex-fiancé, Liam, as the Groom’s best man… and the guy who dumped me two weeks before our own nuptials... more**A second-chance, fake dating, Christmas steamy hockey romance**. Brent and Zoey. What’s worse than attending my sister’s wedding without a date? Attending it with my ex-fiancé, Liam, as the Groom’s best man… and the guy who dumped me two weeks before our own nuptials. This weekend was supposed to be simple… witnessing my sister marry the love of her life in a fairytale Christmas Eve wedding in my home town of San Diego, spend Christmas morning at my parents’ house, and then fly back home to Seattle to ring in the New Year while wondering where my life went wrong. But with the stress of my ex-fiancé bringing the woman he left me for almost a year ago, I’ll have to plaster on a fake smile, a pretend that avoid my ex-fiancé. Easy enough, right? But when all hell breaks loose on the flight back to San Diego and I’m seated next to Brent Tomlin, the Hawkeyes hockey golden boy, a groomsman in my sister’s wedding, and the man who stood me up prom night ten years ago, I have to wonder if the universe has it out for me. Brent offers me a he’ll pretend to be my fake boyfriend for the weekend to make my ex-fiancé want me back, if I agree to go to his grandmother’s birthday party over the weekend. Now I’m stuck fake dating Brent, who has no problem playing the role of my doting boyfriend. Worse? He’s making it all too convincing. The goal was to make my ex jealous and want me back, but somehow, I’m the one struggling to keep my feelings in check. Falling for Brent is definitely not part of the plan. This was supposed to be fake. .. so why does it feel so real? *** All books in this series are standalone in the same hockey universe and can be read in any order; however, there may be potential for spoilers if they are not read in chronological order due to prior HEAs already occurring for other players on the team. Reading order is recommended. Happy reading! Reading Order **optional. #1 Cocky Score. #2 Filthy Score. #3 Brutal Score. #4 Rough Score. #5 Dirty Score. #6 Lucky Score. #7 Tough Score. #8 Perfect Score. #9 Wrong Score. less

**An age gap, enemies-to-lovers, steamy hockey romance**. Coach Bex and Rowan's Story. I’ve spent my entire career chasing the perfect story. But the last thing I saw coming was him. At 28, I thought I’d finally landed it—the assignment to cover the Seattle Hawkeyes' rise to Stanley Cup glory. It should be my dream come true—a career-making opportunity that could land me the head sports journalist position at The Seattle Sunrise... more**An age gap, enemies-to-lovers, steamy hockey romance**. Coach Bex and Rowan's Story. I’ve spent my entire career chasing the perfect story. But the last thing I saw coming was him. At 28, I thought I’d finally landed it—the assignment to cover the Seattle Hawkeyes' rise to Stanley Cup glory. It should be my dream come true—a career-making opportunity that could land me the head sports journalist position at The Seattle Sunrise. But instead of being handed the story of a lifetime, I’m facing my biggest challenge yet: Coach Bexley Townsend. At 46, Bex is a hockey legend turned head coach, as relentless as he is infuriating. With every blocked interview, every pointed glare, and every gruff dismissal, he’s making my job nearly impossible. But peeling back his guarded exterior to uncover the truth about the man behind the team isn’t just about earning a promotion—it’s become personal. Coach Townsend isn’t like the egotistical athletes I’m used to charming. His brooding stares and off-limits past are as intriguing as they are infuriating, and with every fiery clash between us, I find myself falling deeper into the story I swore I wouldn’t write. Worse still, the Hawkeyes' players and their girlfriends are starting to feel less like subjects and more like family—a reminder of the life I secretly crave but know I can never have. Lines are blurring. Rules are breaking. And with each moment that passes, I’m getting closer to a truth I’m not sure I’m ready to face:. What happens if the story I'm writing just happens to be. .. my own? *** All books in this series are standalone in the same hockey universe and can be read in any order; however, there may be potential for spoilers if they are not read in chronological order due to prior HEAs already occurring for other players on the team. Reading order is recommended. Happy reading! Reading Order **optional. #1 Cocky Score. #2 Filthy Score. #3 Brutal Score. #4 Rough Score. #5 Dirty Score. #6 Lucky Score. #7 Tough Score. #8 Perfect Score. #9 Wrong Score. less

Coach Bex's Story***Age Gap, enemies-to-lovers, steamy hockey romance***.