Denver Bashers Series Series by Sarah Smith

I’m in the worst slump of my hockey career.I used to be one of the top goalies in the NHL, but after losing the playoffs for my team last season, I’m playing like trash and on the verge of being cut.But then I meet Bella, my gorgeous and feisty neighbor.She has one rule: no dating or hooking up with hockey players. Too bad we have insane chemistry.All it takes is one kiss to ignite the fire between us. Soon we’re tearing off each other’s clothes every chance we get... moreI’m in the worst slump of my hockey career.I used to be one of the top goalies in the NHL, but after losing the playoffs for my team last season, I’m playing like trash and on the verge of being cut.But then I meet Bella, my gorgeous and feisty neighbor.She has one rule: no dating or hooking up with hockey players. Too bad we have insane chemistry.All it takes is one kiss to ignite the fire between us. Soon we’re tearing off each other’s clothes every chance we get.Then the strangest thing my performance on the ice does a one-eighty.In the net, I’m on fire. I’m clocking shutout after shutout.It turns out, Bella is my lucky charm.We agreed to be friends with benefits, nothing more…but I’m starting to fall hard for this badass beauty who’s loyal and funny and has the biggest heart.I just hope against all odds she’s falling for me too.Tropes Enemies to FWB to lovers Forced proximity "Just once to get it out of our systems" STFUATTDLAGG Hand necklaces He falls first and harder No 3rd act breakup! less

I’ve had a crush on Dakota Richards since I met her five years ago. One problem: she’s my teammate’s little sister, which means she’s off-limits. When she breaks up with her ex and needs a place to stay, I offer her the guest room in my house. It’s a favor between friends, nothing more... moreI’ve had a crush on Dakota Richards since I met her five years ago. One problem: she’s my teammate’s little sister, which means she’s off-limits. When she breaks up with her ex and needs a place to stay, I offer her the guest room in my house. It’s a favor between friends, nothing more. But one night I overhear her using a toy in her bedroom and crying out my name… She confesses that she has a crush on me too…and after years of being disappointed by her ex, she wants me to be her coach in the bedroom. It’s an easy yes for me. I’m happy to make all her filthy fantasies come true. It’s not long before my feelings for Dakota deepen…I’m falling in love with her… If her brother ever finds out about us, he’ll end me. But it just might be worth it because I don’t want anyone but her. Sam and Dakota's book! Tropes: Brother's best friend Roommates to lovers He's her "coach" in the bedroom Secret romance Dirty talk He falls first and harder "Good girl" No third-act breakup! less

I’ve had a thing for Abby Taylor since the moment I met her.She’s a beautiful, hardworking, and sweet single mom who I’ve never had the nerve to ask out.When she and her daughter need a place to stay after losing their home, I offer up my house.I tell myself we’ll just stay friends and roommates. No way she’d be interested in me, the workaholic head coach of the Denver Bashers, who’s more than ten years older than her and has been out of the dating game for so long, it’s not even funny... moreI’ve had a thing for Abby Taylor since the moment I met her.She’s a beautiful, hardworking, and sweet single mom who I’ve never had the nerve to ask out.When she and her daughter need a place to stay after losing their home, I offer up my house.I tell myself we’ll just stay friends and roommates. No way she’d be interested in me, the workaholic head coach of the Denver Bashers, who’s more than ten years older than her and has been out of the dating game for so long, it’s not even funny.But the more time we spend together, the closer we get. I open up to her about losing my wife years ago. She opens up to me about her awful ex.And when she gets stood up one night, I swoop in and take her on a romantic date. One kiss leads to the hottest night of my life…which leads to a no-strings-attached arrangement.Soon, my heart is involved. I never thought I’d find love again, but I’m falling head over heels for this incredible woman. Coach Porter's book! Tropes: Age gap Hockey coach and single mom Roommates to lovers "Just once to get it out of our systems" Slow burn Dirty talk Segg toys No third-act breakup! less

I’m one of the oldest hockey players in the NHL and recovering from an injury, which means one thing: I’ve got one chance to make a comeback, or my career is over. I’m working with my team’s new skating coach, Maddy Macer, to get me back into shape so I can play again. One problem: we can’t stand each other. We clash constantly. She thinks I’m grumpy and arrogant. I think she’s spoiled and inexperienced... moreI’m one of the oldest hockey players in the NHL and recovering from an injury, which means one thing: I’ve got one chance to make a comeback, or my career is over. I’m working with my team’s new skating coach, Maddy Macer, to get me back into shape so I can play again. One problem: we can’t stand each other. We clash constantly. She thinks I’m grumpy and arrogant. I think she’s spoiled and inexperienced. But the more time we spend together, the more I realize I was wrong about this beautiful and feisty figure skater. With her training, I’m playing better than I have in years. And when the tension between us moves off the ice and into the bedroom, things turn explosive in the hottest way… The more I’m around Maddy, the harder it becomes to ignore my feelings for her. We’re supposed to be friends with benefits, nothing more. But I can’t deny how desperately I’m falling for her. Denver Bashers book 6! Ryker's book! Tropes: Enemies to lovers Hockey player x figure skater Grumpy and possessive MMC Black cat FMC Sick scene (he takes care of her) Dirty talk "Good girl" Seggs toys No third-act breakup! less

I haven’t seen Ellie Michaelson in thirteen years. But after running into my childhood best friend at my teammates’ bachelor party, we reconnect.Soon I discover her secret: she’s chronically ill and in tons of debt.I offer to marry her so she can use my health insurance to get the care she needs. We agree to divorce after a year, then go back to being just friends.But then she drops a bombshell on me: she still has her V-card…and she wants me to take it.I should say no... moreI haven’t seen Ellie Michaelson in thirteen years. But after running into my childhood best friend at my teammates’ bachelor party, we reconnect.Soon I discover her secret: she’s chronically ill and in tons of debt.I offer to marry her so she can use my health insurance to get the care she needs. We agree to divorce after a year, then go back to being just friends.But then she drops a bombshell on me: she still has her V-card…and she wants me to take it.I should say no. Ellie is an innocent good girl. I’m a playboy who treats hooking up like a sport.But I can’t deny my beautiful best friend.Soon I’m teaching this good girl all the dirty things she’s ever wanted to learn.I tell myself it’s just a deal between friends, nothing more. But the more time I spend with Ellie, the harder I fall for her. Suddenly this fake marriage feels very real…and I don’t want it to end. Denver Bashers book 7! Camden's book! Tropes Marriage of convenience Childhood friends to lovers Golden retriever MMC Sunshine FMC Spice coaching Chronic illness rep Dirty talk "My wife" Segg toys No third-act breakup! less