Power Play Off the Ice: Snowed In for the Holidays Series by Ariana St. Claire, Nichole Ruschelle, Allie Lasky, LizAnne Axtel, Annee Jones, Britt Jones, Lena Cove, Kim Findlay, Sofia Aves

There's nothing like the Holidays. And being snowed in with the guy who pretended to be your new boyfriend after you ran into your ex on the way to your family Thanksgiving...especially when he's Jacob Hale, the lumbersnack goalie for the Seattle Revenge.

Smith Cabot is known as the ultimate player, in hockey and in life. Lately though, the high life doesn’t feel the same and it’s starting to affect his game. When his best friend suggestsretreating to the mountains for the holidays to figure out what he wants in life, he jumps at thechance. Coming up with a plan for his life seems to be easy until he sees Annabelle, his best friend's little sister, and she's all grown up.Annabelle Rogers has always dreamed of a fairytale life. The perfect job... moreSmith Cabot is known as the ultimate player, in hockey and in life. Lately though, the high life doesn’t feel the same and it’s starting to affect his game. When his best friend suggestsretreating to the mountains for the holidays to figure out what he wants in life, he jumps at thechance. Coming up with a plan for his life seems to be easy until he sees Annabelle, his best friend's little sister, and she's all grown up.Annabelle Rogers has always dreamed of a fairytale life. The perfect job. The perfect life. Shehad it all planned out, but when her dream job turns out to be a nightmare, everything changes.Now she's stuck in a small town named Embers Bend for Christmas, alone.Things couldn’t possibly get any worse, right? Wrong. She didn’t expect to come face to face with her brother’s best friend, Smith. Not only is she missing time with her family, but she has to figure out how to survive being in the same houseas the boy she's always had a crush on. Only now he's a man, all man.What happens when Smith and Annabelle are snowed in and forced to be together. Will they be able to make ithappily ever after? less

When their mothers meddle at temple, nuclear physicist Rachel finds herself moving in with her ex's little brother, now a hockey player in the big leagues.Except Jake is all grown up now... and he's not about to let this opportunity pass by.A Chanukah novella, coming December 2024!

Can past enemies find love amidst the holiday chaos, or will the storm outside be nothing compared to the one brewing in their hearts? TessaI spent years overcoming my shyness to finally build a life I love promoting my home town through special events and social media. Our latest effort is a pre-Christmas Krampus Nacht celebration and parade. When one of the players of the neighboring town’s semi-pro hockey team needs to improve his image, I’ve got my perfect Krampus... moreCan past enemies find love amidst the holiday chaos, or will the storm outside be nothing compared to the one brewing in their hearts? TessaI spent years overcoming my shyness to finally build a life I love promoting my home town through special events and social media. Our latest effort is a pre-Christmas Krampus Nacht celebration and parade. When one of the players of the neighboring town’s semi-pro hockey team needs to improve his image, I’ve got my perfect Krampus. Along with the opportunity for a little revenge on my high school nemesis.EthanTo clean up my bad boy image and move up to a pro team, I’m headed back to my sleepy home town to prove I’m more than ‘Crash’ Carter, a reckless, fight starting heartbreaker. After wearing a sexy Krampus costume in a stupid parade, I’m trapped in town and snowbound with the girl I humiliated in high school. The one woman I’ve never been able to forget.The icey roads are easier to navigate than the undeniable chemistry forcing us to confront the past. Is Tessa the one I’ve been skating from or is she exactly the woman I need? less

Two ex-lovers. One cozy lodge. And a snowstorm they’ll never forget. Covering a Christmas hockey game in Snowy Pines was supposed to be just another holiday assignment. But when a blizzard trapped me in a cozy lodge with the one man I never wanted to see again—Logan "Bear" McKenzie, coach of the Denver Warlords team—I knew this was more than just a storm. Our past is as frosty as the snow piling up outside, but there’s a fire between us that refuses to die... moreTwo ex-lovers. One cozy lodge. And a snowstorm they’ll never forget. Covering a Christmas hockey game in Snowy Pines was supposed to be just another holiday assignment. But when a blizzard trapped me in a cozy lodge with the one man I never wanted to see again—Logan "Bear" McKenzie, coach of the Denver Warlords team—I knew this was more than just a storm. Our past is as frosty as the snow piling up outside, but there’s a fire between us that refuses to die. As the holiday lights twinkle and the world outside freezes, I find myself falling for the man who once broke my heart. I left my hockey career—and Emberleigh—behind for a reason. But when fate, or maybe a twisted Christmas miracle, brought both back into my life, all those old feelings came rushing back. We’re snowed in, surrounded by mistletoe and holiday cheer, but the tension between us is hotter than the roaring fire. As the snow continues to fall, I can’t help but wonder if this is our second chance—or if we’re destined to repeat the mistakes of our past. less

In the fast-paced world of sports, can they find a love that’s built to last?OakleyI thought I had it all—an exciting career as a sports journalist and photographer and a high-profile relationship with Trevor “The Jerk” Markel, the league’s hottest rising star. But after a humiliating public breakup, I’m left questioning everything, including my ability to trust again.Then Dash steps in to save the day. He’s everything Trevor wasn’t–steady, strong, and quietly confident... moreIn the fast-paced world of sports, can they find a love that’s built to last?OakleyI thought I had it all—an exciting career as a sports journalist and photographer and a high-profile relationship with Trevor “The Jerk” Markel, the league’s hottest rising star. But after a humiliating public breakup, I’m left questioning everything, including my ability to trust again.Then Dash steps in to save the day. He’s everything Trevor wasn’t–steady, strong, and quietly confident. The man I’ve secretly lusted after for years. I never thought he saw me.Maybe everything isn’t lost. Maybe it’s just the beginning.DashI’ve watched Oakley from afar for years, admiring her tenacity, her courage, her spunk. Even when her mouth got her into trouble, she made me smile.She’s been wasting her time with the wrong guy. Trevor is nothing but a player. He has no idea how to support and treat a strong woman. No way in hell am I going to let him embarrass her and hurt her chances at her dream job. I’ll give her the scoop of the season. Why not? She’s already got my heart.This may be the last and biggest save of my career. less

Spike Kelley, the tough-as-nails enforcer for the T-Town Tornadoes, faces his hardest challenge being a single father to his late best friend’s two young boys. With the weight of responsibility on his shoulders and a demanding schedule, he desperately needs help. Enter Emma Quinn, a nanny ready to step in and bring some order to their chaotic lives.When an unexpected snowstorm changes New Year’s Eve plans for Spike. He and the boys, with Emma’s help, throw a party for four at home... moreSpike Kelley, the tough-as-nails enforcer for the T-Town Tornadoes, faces his hardest challenge being a single father to his late best friend’s two young boys. With the weight of responsibility on his shoulders and a demanding schedule, he desperately needs help. Enter Emma Quinn, a nanny ready to step in and bring some order to their chaotic lives.When an unexpected snowstorm changes New Year’s Eve plans for Spike. He and the boys, with Emma’s help, throw a party for four at home. Emma and Spike share a stolen moment at midnight that ignites a spark both had worked hard to deny.As the new year unfolds, they discover that love can emerge in the most surprising moments. less

PhinThe Christmas hockey break came at just the right time. I wanted to avoid my family's Christmas plans and rest my shoulder, so I drove out of the city to spend the holidays at the cottage. I didn't expect a snowfall to blow up into a storm, or to land in the ditch. I also didn't expect the tow driver who came to rescue me to be the girl from the cottage next door. The anger she blazed at me? Also unexpected.When we get snowed in together, I have my chance to find out why... morePhinThe Christmas hockey break came at just the right time. I wanted to avoid my family's Christmas plans and rest my shoulder, so I drove out of the city to spend the holidays at the cottage. I didn't expect a snowfall to blow up into a storm, or to land in the ditch. I also didn't expect the tow driver who came to rescue me to be the girl from the cottage next door. The anger she blazed at me? Also unexpected.When we get snowed in together, I have my chance to find out why.SkyePhin Collins' face was on a dartboard in our family garage. Finding out he is the reason I was dragged out in a snowstorm two days before Christmas was infuriating. Especially when he asked me to drop him at the 'cottage' his family had built after forcing us to sell ours. But the kicker was when the power lines came down, and I was forced to shelter in their McMansion cottage during the storm.I was worried about controlling my temper. I didn't realize our chemistry would be the problem. less

Temptation is one snowed-in night alone with his goalkeeper’s little sister. Huxley Radfield, Captain of the Jericho Chimeras Ice Hockey team, is boycotting relationships. After seeing his teammates succumb to the woman of their dreams and not finding The One of his own, his focus is on the game.Until his game becomes Anya Hunter.His teammate’s baby sister.The one girl he can’t want... moreTemptation is one snowed-in night alone with his goalkeeper’s little sister. Huxley Radfield, Captain of the Jericho Chimeras Ice Hockey team, is boycotting relationships. After seeing his teammates succumb to the woman of their dreams and not finding The One of his own, his focus is on the game.Until his game becomes Anya Hunter.His teammate’s baby sister.The one girl he can’t want.Now he’s stuck with her, alone, on Valentine’s night in the most romantic setting with no chance of escape unless he wants to freeze his pucks off on the snow filled mountainside. When she gets under his skin, Hux is more than prepared to show Anya what a captain can do on the ice…Even if he’ll break them both. less