Colton U Playbook Series by Stephanie Alves

Isabella. A rebound. That’s all I was looking for. A fresh start, a clean slate, and maybe a little distraction to get my ex out of my head. What I didn’t expect was my roommate pushing me right into Ryan Reed—hockey team captain, and oh. .. my brother's best friend. Avoiding him becomes impossible when I'm stuck seeing him every day thanks to my internship with my dad… who also happens to be Ryan’s coach. And then came the late-night talks. The flirting. The lines we promised we wouldn’t cross... moreIsabella. A rebound. That’s all I was looking for. A fresh start, a clean slate, and maybe a little distraction to get my ex out of my head. What I didn’t expect was my roommate pushing me right into Ryan Reed—hockey team captain, and oh. .. my brother's best friend. Avoiding him becomes impossible when I'm stuck seeing him every day thanks to my internship with my dad… who also happens to be Ryan’s coach. And then came the late-night talks. The flirting. The lines we promised we wouldn’t cross. It was supposed to be a one-time thing. Now I’m in way too deep, and falling for the one guy I was never supposed to touch. Ryan. Being the captain of the hockey team and the younger brother of a hockey legend comes with a lot of pressure. Which turns into the longest dry spell I’ve had in a while. But then I meet her. Isabella Hayes. Smart. Sexy. So damn tempting. But her brother’s my best friend. Her dad is my coach. And I’ve been warned to stay far, far away. Getting involved with Isabella is a disaster waiting to happen—especially when she deserves someone who can offer her more than casual fling. But when I find out she wants a rebound, I tell myself I can do this. Just once. No strings. But once turns into twice. Twice turns into three times. And soon I can’t even remember what it’s like to be away from her. Her brother would never forgive me if he found out. Her dad would kill me. But I can’t stop. And I sure as hell don’t want to. less

Maisie:. I've always been good at staying invisible. The girl no one really notices. The quiet one who keeps her head down and stays out of trouble. Until Austin Rhodes crashes into my life and everything changes. Now he needs tutoring and apparently, I'm his only shot at passing. He's loud, way too charming for his own good, and the kind of guy I've spent my whole life avoiding. I should have no problem keeping this professional. Tutor him, help him pass, then walk away... moreMaisie:. I've always been good at staying invisible. The girl no one really notices. The quiet one who keeps her head down and stays out of trouble. Until Austin Rhodes crashes into my life and everything changes. Now he needs tutoring and apparently, I'm his only shot at passing. He's loud, way too charming for his own good, and the kind of guy I've spent my whole life avoiding. I should have no problem keeping this professional. Tutor him, help him pass, then walk away. But Austin has a way of breaking down my walls. And that might be fine. .. If I wasn't already caught up with someone else. Someone I've never met. Someone who knows every secret I'm too scared to say out loud. I'm the tutor. The girl with all the answers. But this is the one problem I can't solve. Austin:. Hockey is everything to me. It's the plan, the dream, the only thing I've ever really been good at. So when I get suspended for failing anatomy, I'll do whatever it takes to fix it. Even if that means getting tutored by the figure skater I accidentally knocked in the head. Maisie Wilson is sharp, guarded, and completely uninterested in my charm. Which just makes her more fun to mess with. She thinks she knows exactly who I am. But what she doesn't see is how fast she's becoming the only thing I want-on and off the ice. I should focus on getting through the season and staying out of her way. But I can't stop thinking about her. less

Nathan-. I’ve built my entire life around control. I do what’s expected of me, keep my head down, and avoid anything that might drag me off course. Which is why, when Coach gives me the task of keeping Logan Gray in check, it feels like a cruel joke. He’s too loud, parties too hard, takes nothing seriously, and has made an art out of getting under my skin... moreNathan-. I’ve built my entire life around control. I do what’s expected of me, keep my head down, and avoid anything that might drag me off course. Which is why, when Coach gives me the task of keeping Logan Gray in check, it feels like a cruel joke. He’s too loud, parties too hard, takes nothing seriously, and has made an art out of getting under my skin. He doesn’t try to hide how much fun he has pushing my buttons by walking around shirtless, tossing out flirty comments, and refusing to give me any space. I tell myself I can handle him, that it doesn’t matter how many times I catch myself watching him when I shouldn’t. I’ve spent too long being careful to let someone like Logan Gray knock me off balance, but it becomes hard to remember that when he doesn’t play by the rules. I’ve avoided risk my entire life. 
 But lately, I’m not sure I want to. Logan-. I’ve always been good at getting under people’s skin. It’s kind of a talent—one that Nathan Hayes is immune to. He’s disciplined to a fault, annoyingly focused, and has spent the last two years barely acknowledging my existence. But when Coach decides his son is the perfect guy to keep me in line, that all changes. Suddenly, he’s watching me. Paying attention. Frowning every time I push his buttons. And I push. Obviously. Because he’s straight, untouchable and completely unaffected. Or so I thought. Turns out, Nathan isn’t quite as immune as he pretends to be. One touch and one unexpected confession is all it takes until we’re sneaking around. I’ve never been one to turn down a little fun, and if my tightly-wound, rule-following roommate wants someone to help him figure things out? I’m more than willing to be of service. What can I say? I’m a very supportive teammate. less