Blackwood Bay Hockey Series by Catalina Voss

Maya Torres came to Blackwood Bay to rebuild her shattered career—not to fall for the devastatingly handsome hockey coach who's completely off-limits. After fleeing a harassment scandal that nearly destroyed her, Maya thought a quiet job as athletic trainer for a small-town team would be the perfect fresh start. Safe. Simple. Professional. She didn't count on Jake Morrison... moreMaya Torres came to Blackwood Bay to rebuild her shattered career—not to fall for the devastatingly handsome hockey coach who's completely off-limits. After fleeing a harassment scandal that nearly destroyed her, Maya thought a quiet job as athletic trainer for a small-town team would be the perfect fresh start. Safe. Simple. Professional. She didn't count on Jake Morrison. The former pro player turned head coach is everything she shouldn't want—brooding, protective, and nursing wounds from his own devastating betrayal. When his ex-fiancée left him for a professional player, Jake learned that mixing business with pleasure only leads to heartbreak. But the chemistry crackling between them on the ice is impossible to ignore. Stolen glances during practice become stolen kisses after hours. Professional boundaries blur when Jake's protective instincts clash with Maya's fierce independence. Every touch is forbidden, every moment together a risk they can't afford to take. When Maya's past comes calling, demanding she choose between justice and the life she's building in Blackwood Bay, everything threatens to shatter. Jake has already been abandoned once by someone who chose a bigger stage over small-town love. Can Maya prove she's nothing like the woman who broke his heart? Or will her secrets destroy their chance at happiness before it truly begins? In a town where everyone knows your business and second chances are earned on thin ice, some risks are worth taking. .. But what happens when love means choosing between your past and your future? less

Marcus Rodriguez doesn't trust reporters. Not after one destroyed his life with leaked photos and shattered promises. So when ambitious ESPN journalist Elena Walsh arrives to cover his championship team, he's ready for war. She's everything he expects—sharp, determined, hungry for the story that will make her career. What he doesn't expect is her genuine laugh over midnight coffee. Her fierce protection of his privacy when her editor demands a tell-all exposé... moreMarcus Rodriguez doesn't trust reporters. Not after one destroyed his life with leaked photos and shattered promises. So when ambitious ESPN journalist Elena Walsh arrives to cover his championship team, he's ready for war. She's everything he expects—sharp, determined, hungry for the story that will make her career. What he doesn't expect is her genuine laugh over midnight coffee. Her fierce protection of his privacy when her editor demands a tell-all exposé. The way she chooses his trust over her dream job. Elena came to Blackwood Bay for a simple sports feature. Instead, she found a man whose guarded heart calls to something deep inside her soul. Marcus is everything she shouldn't want—private, protective, and absolutely off-limits. But when he defends her honor on the ice, when he looks at her like she's worth every risk, she realizes some stories are worth more than any byline. Their chemistry is undeniable. Their connection runs deeper than attraction. But can a reporter and a hockey captain build something real when the world is watching? When trust feels impossible and love demands everything? In a small town where everyone knows your business, some secrets can't stay hidden. Some hearts refuse to stay protected. When Elena must choose between the career-making story and the man she's falling for, which will she pick? And when Marcus's past threatens to destroy their future, will love be enough to keep them together? less

Coming home was supposed to be simple. It wasn't supposed to involve Trevor Blake. Four years ago, he was just my brother's cute teammate with the hopeful smile and gentle hands. Now he's six feet of pure temptation in a hockey uniform, looking at me like I'm everything he's ever wanted. But Jake made the rules crystal his little sister is off limits. Too bad my heart didn't get the memo. Trevor's touch sets me on fire. His whispered promises make me believe in forever... moreComing home was supposed to be simple. It wasn't supposed to involve Trevor Blake. Four years ago, he was just my brother's cute teammate with the hopeful smile and gentle hands. Now he's six feet of pure temptation in a hockey uniform, looking at me like I'm everything he's ever wanted. But Jake made the rules crystal his little sister is off limits. Too bad my heart didn't get the memo. Trevor's touch sets me on fire. His whispered promises make me believe in forever. But when my dream job offers everything I've worked for—three thousand miles away—I'm faced with an impossible choice. Stay in Blackwood Bay and risk giving up my future. Or leave behind the only man who's ever made me feel truly alive. Jake thinks he's protecting me. Trevor thinks he's not good enough for me. And I'm caught between the life I planned and the love I never saw coming. Some rules are made to be broken. But when breaking them could cost everything, how do you know if love is worth the risk? When the rookie checks you harder than you ever expected, do you fight back or surrender completely? less