Colorado Storm Series by Hailey Rodger

Twelve years. Two hearts. One love that refuses to fade. Jake. Twelve years ago, I let her walk away. For one unforgettable summer, Charlie and I were inseparable—camp counselors sharing stolen laughs, late-night talks, and a bond so rare it left a mark. But when the summer ended, we said goodbye, thinking the world was too big for us to hold onto each other. I chased my hockey dreams, she built a life oceans away. I thought it was the right thing to do... moreTwelve years. Two hearts. One love that refuses to fade. Jake. Twelve years ago, I let her walk away. For one unforgettable summer, Charlie and I were inseparable—camp counselors sharing stolen laughs, late-night talks, and a bond so rare it left a mark. But when the summer ended, we said goodbye, thinking the world was too big for us to hold onto each other. I chased my hockey dreams, she built a life oceans away. I thought it was the right thing to do. Turns out, the NHL doesn’t have a trophy for the one who got away. Then one night, I see her in the crowd at my game, and time folds in on itself. She’s back. A single mom starting over, her fire burning brighter than ever. Except this time, she’s got two kids, mile high walls, and a toxic ex who doesn’t deserve to breathe the same air as her. Winning her heart will be the toughest play of my life. But if I fail, I lose the future I've only ever imagined with her. Fate’s handed me a second chance, and I’ll take every shot to prove she’s always been my endgame. I let her go once. Never again. Charlotte. Moving halfway across the world with two kids and a mountain of emotional baggage wasn’t exactly on my vision board, but here I am. Fresh start. New city. Zero interest in dating, especially after my ex-husband shredded my self-worth like one of those paper-thin contracts he never honored. But after one mortifying moment involving the jumbotron and a soggy pretzel, Jake Brooks storms back into my life. The boy from summer camp who became an NHL superstar. The boy I never quite got over. Except he’s not a boy anymore. He’s taller, broader, and maddeningly persistent. My kids adore him. My ex loathes him. And my heart? Doesn’t stand a chance. Falling for Jake wasn’t part of the plan, but he looks at me like I’m the only thing that matters. Even though I still house heartache, even though I have deep battle wounds. He’s tasted them, and he wants me anyway. Despite them. Like I was always meant to be his. Jake’s dismantling the walls I built to protect myself, brick by brick with relentless care. But my ex lingers like a shadow, desperate to tear down what little control I have left. But maybe letting go isn’t about losing control—maybe it’s about letting the right person back in, the one who was always meant to stay. Sports Romance | He Falls First | Second Chance Romance | Right Person, Wrong Time | Dual POV | Single Mom x Hockey Player | Protective Cinnamon Roll | MCs in their 30s | Found Family | Spicy. less

A frenemies to lovers, fake dating hockey romance. Chase. I may or may not have been in love with Zoe Carlson for years, she just doesn’t know it. To her, I’m an arrogant, insufferable defenseman. Her favorite headache. A guy who flirts because he likes to rile her up, who pushes her buttons for fun. The jokester. And maybe I was. Until the night I finally kissed her. Until the night I finally had her. Until the morning she walked away like it meant nothing... moreA frenemies to lovers, fake dating hockey romance. Chase. I may or may not have been in love with Zoe Carlson for years, she just doesn’t know it. To her, I’m an arrogant, insufferable defenseman. Her favorite headache. A guy who flirts because he likes to rile her up, who pushes her buttons for fun. The jokester. And maybe I was. Until the night I finally kissed her. Until the night I finally had her. Until the morning she walked away like it meant nothing. Now, she’s mine—at least in the public eye. A PR stunt. A media play. Something I’m supposed to fake. But when she lands herself in real danger? Game over. And if she thinks there’s anything fake about that, she’s about to learn that when it comes to her, I’ll always make the play. -----. Make The Play is the second book in the Colorado Storm hockey series of interconnected stand-alones, and features the following :. Pro hockey player x PR exec | Fake Dating | Frenemies to lovers | She's grumpy to no-one except him | ONS | An age-gap that's not a big deal but she makes it one | Plenty of spice | Plenty of banter | Found family. less

A brother's best friend hockey romanceLogan. I like my life controlled, measured, exactly on schedule. Which is why I don’t date teammates’ sisters. But Tallulah “Lulu” Parnell makes that one hell of a rule to keep. Sunshine in a maxi dress, always asking questions she shouldn’t, always finding new ways under my skin. When she moves in across the street, her brother Eli asks me to keep an eye on her during some dating mission to find herself, and suddenly I’ve got a front-row seat... moreA brother's best friend hockey romanceLogan. I like my life controlled, measured, exactly on schedule. Which is why I don’t date teammates’ sisters. But Tallulah “Lulu” Parnell makes that one hell of a rule to keep. Sunshine in a maxi dress, always asking questions she shouldn’t, always finding new ways under my skin. When she moves in across the street, her brother Eli asks me to keep an eye on her during some dating mission to find herself, and suddenly I’ve got a front-row seat. Watching her walk out the door for guys who don’t deserve her, in dresses I can’t stop thinking about, smiling in ways that aren’t meant for me. Somewhere between a flooded kitchen, a string of failed dates, dog-sitting, and her volunteering me for career day, she asks me for lessons—the kind that don’t belong in a classroom. I should refuse. Say no and value my life. Instead, I let her in. And the more I touch her, the harder it gets to remember why I’m supposed to resist. She’s showing me there’s more to life than one safe lane, and I’m proving she’s so much more than people assume. With hockey, the game starts when you break the ice with the first goal. With Lulu, it’s endgame. Break The Ice is a grumpy x sunshine, brother's best friend / teammate’s sister, spicy lessons hockey romance, and is book three in the Colorado Storm series of interconnected standalones. Perfect for fans of:. Brother's Best Friend (aka Team Mate's Sister)Secret RelationshipPro Hockey Player x Middle School TeacherShe Falls First, He Falls HarderSpice LessonsGrumpy x SunshineThe Goodest Boi Retriever & The Most Psychotic SchnauzerA Spicy Dressing Room Scene 👀When Ms. “Everyone underestimates me” meets Mr. “Prove 'em wrong, baby. ”The Most Chaotic Halloween Scene™ in Denver, Colorado. less

An accidental pregnancy, age gap hockey romance. The plan was supposed to be simple. Heal, rehab, get back on the ice. Definitely don’t let anything past the line—especially Dr. Carina Park. She’s the last person I should want. Too young and off-limits. Too focused on her career as an orthopaedic surgeon. She has a spine of steel and doesn't flinch, no matter how grumpy I get. From the second she puts me back together after my knee blows out, I know I’m in trouble... moreAn accidental pregnancy, age gap hockey romance. The plan was supposed to be simple. Heal, rehab, get back on the ice. Definitely don’t let anything past the line—especially Dr. Carina Park. She’s the last person I should want. Too young and off-limits. Too focused on her career as an orthopaedic surgeon. She has a spine of steel and doesn't flinch, no matter how grumpy I get. From the second she puts me back together after my knee blows out, I know I’m in trouble. Because under all that armor, she’s fire and focus and the kind of sharp I’ve always respected. So when one unexpected night turns into something neither of us planned for, the line between what’s right and what’s real stops feeling so clear, and I stop pretending I don’t want more. Nothing about this is simple. She’s built her life in the OR, and I’ve built mine protecting the goal line. Now we’re both fighting for something we never saw coming. She wasn't part of my plan, but I've never wanted anything more. And if she wants me too, I’ll gladly step over the line. Over The Line is a grumpy x grumpy, goalie x surgeon, accidental pregnancy hockey romance, and is book four in the Colorado Storm series of interconnected standalones. Tropes:When Ms. “I won’t ask you to choose” meets Mr. “I already have. ”Grumpy x GrumpyGoalie x Surgical ResidentAge Gap (10 years)Accidental PregnancyTaboo/Workplace-adjacent RelationshipHurt / ComfortFound FamilyMustache RideFeral CatHe Falls FirstOpen Door SpiceSpicy Gym SceneSpicy Balcony SceneHe Comes In His PantsActs of ServiceWomen In Sport. NB: This story includes a side-plot involving a child with cancer (osteosarcoma), but this element is not a central focus. The child is mentioned only in passing, and appears briefly during a charity fundraiser event. The storyline remains hopeful, and there is no on-page loss or distressing outcome involving the child. Please note the full list of trigger and content warnings at the start of this book. While all themes are handled with care and sensitivity, read at your own pace and prioritize your wellbeing. less