Denver Bashers Series by Sarah Smith

Two things matter to me: hockey and getting my stick wet off the ice, if you catch my drift. But then I meet Sophie Porter. She’s the Bashers team doctor–and the daughter of my head coach. And she’s got a proposition for me: fake date so that she can set boundaries with her overprotective dad. It’s an easy “yes” for me. I’d never have a chance with this beautiful and brilliant woman in real life. She’s a good girl with a naughty streak–my weakness. She makes me feel wanted and safe... moreTwo things matter to me: hockey and getting my stick wet off the ice, if you catch my drift. But then I meet Sophie Porter. She’s the Bashers team doctor–and the daughter of my head coach. And she’s got a proposition for me: fake date so that she can set boundaries with her overprotective dad. It’s an easy “yes” for me. I’d never have a chance with this beautiful and brilliant woman in real life. She’s a good girl with a naughty streak–my weakness. She makes me feel wanted and safe. And when I open up to her about my painful past, she comforts me in a way no one else has. I’ve never felt this way about anyone before… I’m falling in love with Sophie… But no matter how real it feels for me, I know it’s all fake to her. Fake As Puck is a pro hockey fake dating romance. It is the first book in the Denver Bashers series. Tropes Bad boy hockey star Coach's daughter Fake relationship Steamy lessons in the bedroom "Touch her and die" "Good girl" Dirty talk No third act breakup! less

I’m the most hated player in the NHL. I’m famous for fighting dirty, and it’s earned me a nickname: Dirty Del. When I get traded to the Denver Bashers, I’m told to clean up my act. The team’s social media girl, Ingrid, is helping me sweeten my public image. She’s everything I’m not: bubbly and likable with a sunshine smile. She’s also stunningly beautiful–and totally off limits. Her cousin–my teammate–hates my guts and warned me to stay away from her... moreI’m the most hated player in the NHL. I’m famous for fighting dirty, and it’s earned me a nickname: Dirty Del. When I get traded to the Denver Bashers, I’m told to clean up my act. The team’s social media girl, Ingrid, is helping me sweeten my public image. She’s everything I’m not: bubbly and likable with a sunshine smile. She’s also stunningly beautiful–and totally off limits. Her cousin–my teammate–hates my guts and warned me to stay away from her. But the more time we spend working together, the more I like Ingrid. When I open up to her about my darkest secret, she makes me feel comforted and supported. And when she tells me about the terrible way her ex treated her, I’m determined to spoil her in every way…in and out of the bedroom. It’s not long before I start to catch feels. I need to focus on my career. I don’t need any distractions, especially not a relationship. But I’m falling hard for this beautiful sunshine girl. Dirty Pucker is a pro hockey grumpy sunshine romance. It is book 2 in the Denver Bashers series. Tropes Grumpy/sunshine Friends to lovers Insta-lust Hockey bad boy Social media girl "Good girl" He falls first and harder No third act breakup! less