Blackwood Blades Series by Isla Vaughn

Same town. New rules. Old secrets.We fled Blackwood in the dead of night—no goodbyes, no explanations. Just me and my mom, running from a truth too dangerous to face. But now we’re back, and nothing about this place feels safe... especially not Luke King.Captain of the undefeated Blackwood Blades. Cold, calculating, and more powerful than ever.He used to mean something to me—before everything fell apart. Before the silence. Before the kiss I never forgot. Now he wants answers. Revenge... moreSame town. New rules. Old secrets.We fled Blackwood in the dead of night—no goodbyes, no explanations. Just me and my mom, running from a truth too dangerous to face. But now we’re back, and nothing about this place feels safe... especially not Luke King.Captain of the undefeated Blackwood Blades. Cold, calculating, and more powerful than ever.He used to mean something to me—before everything fell apart. Before the silence. Before the kiss I never forgot. Now he wants answers. Revenge. And he’s made it his mission to make me pay.But he doesn’t know the full story.The guy I once loved is now my biggest threat—and the truth I’m hiding might burn us both to the ground.He thinks he can break me.But I’m not the same girl who left.And I’m done playing nice.Iced Out is a steamy, angst-filled, enemies-to-lovers, second-chance hockey romance set in a world of power, secrets, and obsession. Perfect for fans of elite academy romance with dark twists and ruthless hockey captains. less

Teaming up was the smart move. Falling for him again wasn’t.Luke King isn’t just the captain of Blackwood’s hockey team—he’s the guy who made it his mission to break me the second I came back. But the truth we uncovered changed everything, and now we’re on the same side. At least, that’s what we tell ourselves.In public, we’re distant. Guarded. Careful. Behind closed doors, it’s a different story—charged looks, stolen moments, and a connection neither of us can shake... moreTeaming up was the smart move. Falling for him again wasn’t.Luke King isn’t just the captain of Blackwood’s hockey team—he’s the guy who made it his mission to break me the second I came back. But the truth we uncovered changed everything, and now we’re on the same side. At least, that’s what we tell ourselves.In public, we’re distant. Guarded. Careful. Behind closed doors, it’s a different story—charged looks, stolen moments, and a connection neither of us can shake.But this town runs on secrets. And we’re sitting on a powder keg.If anyone finds out we’re working together—worse, that we’re not just allies but something deeper—we won’t survive the fallout. Not with enemies watching. Not with his family pulling the strings.We can’t afford to fall for each other. But the harder we try to play it smart, the more dangerous this game becomes.And I’m starting to wonder if the real risk… is not falling at all.Cross-Check is a steamy, angst-filled, second chance, enemies-to-lovers hockey romance tangled in power plays, forbidden desire, and dangerous truths. Perfect for fans of elite academy romance with dark twists and ruthless hockey captains. less