Blades of Heart Series by Roxanne Tully

Angel. People said I’d never hit the ice again after my humiliating fall on national television. Now, after 2 years, I prove them wrong. At least in private…when I sneak into the Buffalo Blades arena—Dad won’t mind. Being the coach’s daughter has its perks. Until the lead defenseman, Jace Knight, catches me here. Of all people, it had to be the one who hates me. And he’s having a ball throwing his crude comments and ice shavings in my direction. To my surprise, he doesn’t laugh when I fall... moreAngel. People said I’d never hit the ice again after my humiliating fall on national television. Now, after 2 years, I prove them wrong. At least in private…when I sneak into the Buffalo Blades arena—Dad won’t mind. Being the coach’s daughter has its perks. Until the lead defenseman, Jace Knight, catches me here. Of all people, it had to be the one who hates me. And he’s having a ball throwing his crude comments and ice shavings in my direction. To my surprise, he doesn’t laugh when I fall. Instead, he offers to help me get my groove back. But there’s a catch—a quid pro quo. He needs my help too. To win over one of the ice girls he’s been pining after. He won’t tell me which—but I think I know. And I hate that she’s perfect for him. . Jace. There’s no way I’m telling Angel Collins—Coach’s daughter and the only ice girl who’s immune to my charm—the real reason I’m back on the ice every night. But helping her just might be the perfect cover I need to mend myself from a recent injury. But she’ll never buy that I’m doing this out of the goodness of my heart. Pretending I need love advice works just fine for me. And the irritated expression on her face every time I’m around the ice girls—well that’s just icing on the cake. Authors Hatefully Yours is the second book in the new hockey series; Blades of Heart. It can be read as a complete standalone or for best experience, read Becoming Mine (a brother's best friend romance) , book 1 in the series. less

Temptation is strong in this series of three forbidden love stories as key players and one hot coach fall for the sassy, off-limits women of Hollyville. Nicole. Some men are just off-limits. Like Royce Collins, (aka "Coach") who's not only seventeen years older than me but has the sweetest little girl I'm in no shape to be around. She's defiant, calls out BS when she sees it, and hates all females Coach brings around. .. Yep we'd get along just fine! But she's not safe with me... moreTemptation is strong in this series of three forbidden love stories as key players and one hot coach fall for the sassy, off-limits women of Hollyville. Nicole. Some men are just off-limits. Like Royce Collins, (aka "Coach") who's not only seventeen years older than me but has the sweetest little girl I'm in no shape to be around. She's defiant, calls out BS when she sees it, and hates all females Coach brings around. .. Yep we'd get along just fine! But she's not safe with me. Not when my past still haunts and puts people around me at risk. And it's not one worth taking. Royce. Some women are just off-limits. Like Nicole Kane, whose twin brother captains the NHL team I coach. And whose dark past makes her a questionable choice to hire as my 6-year-old’s new nanny. But I don't feel that way. When I look at Nicky, I see light in her eyes, hope, a little fear, and beauty beyond the invisible scars she hides behind. Some women are off-limits. .. and some are worth the risk. Alcoholism (recovering), AnxietyHockey Romance (Coach) Age Gap (17 years) Single-Dad/ Nanny Best Friend's Dad Grumpy/Sunshine. less