Lewiston Forge Series by Blair Brady

I hated him. Until I didn’t. Until I couldn’t.Dane Whitaker plays it clean on the ice—but off it? He’s tangled in the kind of ugly family legacy that never lets go. As the captain of the Lewiston Forge, he’s used to control. Precision. Ice-cold composure. So when a reckless, infuriating new winger arrives, Dane’s ready for a fight.Leo Campbell doesn’t do quiet, obedient, or apologetic. He’s returning to the league with a chip on his shoulder and something to prove. His game is electric... moreI hated him. Until I didn’t. Until I couldn’t.Dane Whitaker plays it clean on the ice—but off it? He’s tangled in the kind of ugly family legacy that never lets go. As the captain of the Lewiston Forge, he’s used to control. Precision. Ice-cold composure. So when a reckless, infuriating new winger arrives, Dane’s ready for a fight.Leo Campbell doesn’t do quiet, obedient, or apologetic. He’s returning to the league with a chip on his shoulder and something to prove. His game is electric. His temper? Legendary. And his attraction to Dane? Impossible to admit.They were never supposed to fit.But sparks fly, tempers flare, and the tension between them threatens to explode into something neither man can ignore.In the locker room, on the ice, and behind closed doors, control slips. Lines blur. And the last thing either of them expected—trust, desire, maybe even something like love—starts to feel like the most dangerous game of all.Broken Lines is a 70,000-word enemies to lovers mm hockey romance with a guaranteed HEA. less

Holt Carver has been in the minors long enough to see fresh-faced rookies come and go—and long enough to know this season might be his last. He’s the Forge’s bruising power forward with a sharp tongue and a short fuse, better known for chirps and chaos than locker room speeches. But all he's ever wanted—more than a call-up, more than respect—is a real leadership role. To leave behind something that mattered. Not just his stats, but his voice... moreHolt Carver has been in the minors long enough to see fresh-faced rookies come and go—and long enough to know this season might be his last. He’s the Forge’s bruising power forward with a sharp tongue and a short fuse, better known for chirps and chaos than locker room speeches. But all he's ever wanted—more than a call-up, more than respect—is a real leadership role. To leave behind something that mattered. Not just his stats, but his voice.Enter Matsson Pike—second-year winger, last year’s breakout star, and a walking sunbeam in skates. He’s got an NHL future dangling in front of him, fans who chant his name, and a smile that lights up any arena. But after an off-season injury and mounting pressure to perform, Pike is floundering beneath the surface. And when Coach pairs him with Carver for mentorship? It’s like tossing oil on an open flame.Carver thinks Pike is too bright, too golden, too everything. Pike thinks Carver is a storm cloud in hockey pads. But as the season grinds on—and forced proximity turns into unexpected conversations, lingering stares, and confusing dreams—they start seeing through each other’s masks.They’ve shared the ice for a year, but neither saw this the quiet thrill of understanding, the slow-burn heat of tension neither of them has language for, and the terrifying realization that this might be more than friendship… and far more than either of them expected.Because when the season ends, Pike might be heading to the NHL. And Carver might be hanging up his skates. But between the boards and beneath the weight of everything they’ve never dared admit—what if this is the moment that changes everything?Hard Check is a grumpy/sunshine, dual bisexual awakening mm hockey romance. less

When a photo of TJ Jameson enthusiastically hugging teammate Mason goes viral, the internet does what it does best—jumps to conclusions. With the Lewiston Forge already earning a reputation as hockey's most LGBTQ+-friendly team, rumors fly faster than a slap shot. To protect Mason from the media circus, TJ does what he always does: makes a joke. "Yeah, we're totally dating."He expects Mason to laugh it off. Instead, Mason plays along... moreWhen a photo of TJ Jameson enthusiastically hugging teammate Mason goes viral, the internet does what it does best—jumps to conclusions. With the Lewiston Forge already earning a reputation as hockey's most LGBTQ+-friendly team, rumors fly faster than a slap shot. To protect Mason from the media circus, TJ does what he always does: makes a joke. "Yeah, we're totally dating."He expects Mason to laugh it off. Instead, Mason plays along.Now TJ's stuck fake-dating the most closed-off guy on the team—a defenseman whose gap control extends far beyond the ice. Mason's spent years perfecting the art of maintaining just the right distance from everyone, keeping opponents and teammates alike at arm's length. But as they navigate team dinners, road trips, and increasingly believable PDA, TJ discovers that playing boyfriend to Mason comes surprisingly naturally. Too naturally.Mason's got his own reasons for maintaining the charade, but falling for the guy who sees past all his walls wasn't part of the plan. Neither was realizing that TJ's humor isn't just an act—it's exactly what Mason's been missing his entire life.Sometimes the best defense is knowing when to let someone close the gap.Gap Control is a fake dating / fake relationship romance. less