Buffalo Warriors Hockey Series by Ryan Taylor, Joshua Harwood

Two scarred souls finding love when they least expect it.HarperI wasn’t a keeper.Guys just didn’t pick me, and after one too many threw me away, my heart couldn’t take it anymore.When I was traded to the Buffalo Warriors, I knew things wouldn’t be any different.Skate. Score goals. Work out. Repeat. That’s my life.I’m living the dream by playing professional hockey, and I have some amazing friends.I’m happy. Really, I am. Or at least I’m trying to be.Until the night I run into Luca... moreTwo scarred souls finding love when they least expect it.HarperI wasn’t a keeper.Guys just didn’t pick me, and after one too many threw me away, my heart couldn’t take it anymore.When I was traded to the Buffalo Warriors, I knew things wouldn’t be any different.Skate. Score goals. Work out. Repeat. That’s my life.I’m living the dream by playing professional hockey, and I have some amazing friends.I’m happy. Really, I am. Or at least I’m trying to be.Until the night I run into Luca.LucaI had love once, only to have it ripped away when he married someone else.Problem was, I never got my heart back.I’ve built walls so high no one can touch me. I’m only interested in hookups, one and done.And I can’t forget lacrosse, because it’s all I have.I’m fine. Or at least I’m trying to be.Until the night I run into Harper.One chance encounter sparks a flame that consumes both men in the most delicious of ways. But when shadows from the past threaten to pull them apart, will they survive, or will their hearts be shattered again? Crossed Sticks is a romance that’s anything but easy—and worth every moment. While the story is high on angst and deals with serious topics such as depression and anxiety, you can also expect witty banter, hilarious text conversations, public hookups, friends with benefits, grand romantic gestures, and exciting hockey scenes. Even better, there’s high heat, light kink with tons of dirty talk, found family, and a Happy Ever After that will leave you breathless.Crossed Sticks is book one of an exciting new series of standalones, Buffalo Warriors Hockey. less

One bet. One spark. One chance.GabeI’ve spent years as the Warriors’ goalie, holding the line under pressure. But off the ice, my life’s a disaster. After dating too many men who only saw me as an NHL trophy, I’ve sworn off romance—until Brody skates into my life. He’s newly traded to the team, ten years younger, and carrying the weight of the world.I should keep my distance, but every stolen glance, every unguarded smile pulls me in... moreOne bet. One spark. One chance.GabeI’ve spent years as the Warriors’ goalie, holding the line under pressure. But off the ice, my life’s a disaster. After dating too many men who only saw me as an NHL trophy, I’ve sworn off romance—until Brody skates into my life. He’s newly traded to the team, ten years younger, and carrying the weight of the world.I should keep my distance, but every stolen glance, every unguarded smile pulls me in. A playful bet pushes me to take a chance with Brody, though I’m risking more than my heart.BrodyBeing traded to Buffalo was supposed to be my fresh start, an escape after my old team turned on me. Now, I have one goal: keep my head down so I can play hockey.Enter Gabe: confident, relentless, and far too good at breaking through my walls. I can’t let myself want him. But when he’s around, I forget every reason I should walk away.One spark turns into something neither of us can ignore. But will falling for each other be the ultimate win—or the one loss we can’t afford?Net Bet is the second standalone in the fantastic Buffalo Warriors Hockey series. It features a bisexual defenseman with a traumatic past, a lonely goalie looking for love, and found family in the form of a nosy yet supportive hockey team. Packed with high heat, dirty talk, first times, forced proximity, angst, an age gap, and a hard-earned HEA, this story delivers all the feels. less