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[actively editing] With her nose in books and his brawn getting him nowhere on or off the ice, they find themselves drawn together, sharing their baggage and learning what it might mean for each of them to love again. Jake Bryers is no stranger to the pressures of being a professional hockey player. It's something that he's dealt with consistently for the past fifteen years. Throughout his career, he's experienced it all-the electric thrill of winning divisions and conference titles, and even making it to the Stanley Cup Finals on more than one occasion. His dream was always to skate the cup at least once, but as he enters the late stage of his long, tumultuous career, he finds himself struggling to perform like he once had as a younger, inspired player. Harper Clark has been proficient at one thing throughout her life-constantly moving forward without really going anywhere. After having moved to the Big Apple to pursue a better life outside of the dangerous one she found herself leading in the Midwest, she finds herself stagnating after getting her degree from Columbia. She quietly enjoys her job at the public library, treading water while the undeniable feeling of discontent grows stronger within her. It's nothing short of fate when Jake and Harper happen to cross paths at the library, and though their lives couldn't be any more different, they find themselves inexplicably drawn to one another as they try to navigate mending each other's wounded hearts.

Colton Thomas is the first and only openly queer player in the League and he is far from being considered a role model. Unapologetically brash and strapped with a hair-trigger temper, some days it feels like he's only made it this far off his best friend Olli's golden boy reputation. But when Olli is traded to another team in return for Colton's biggest rival, Kyle Bargelletti, Colton's confidence and reputation take a hit. And his temper? It was as if Kyle's only objective was to see him lose his cool. And if that wasn't bad enough, his coaches insist that Kyle move in with him. If Colton can't keep it together enough to make his coaches happy, more than his first line spot on the team could be put at risk... Kyle Bargelletti has made a career off being able to read his opponents. That's what a good defence does after all, ensures that no one makes it to the net. For some reason, he had always been able to read Colton Thomas the best. All that speed and abrasiveness was a front, and Kyle can see right through it. But Kyle has a front of his own. His queerness has been under wraps for a number of reasons, and on the doorstep of turning 30, he has regrets about how little he's allowed himself to live. But after almost being outed by his last team, Kyle was so close to hiding himself away again. That was, until Colton proposes a deal of sorts. Sex. For Colton, an outlet. For Kyle, an exploration. No feelings, no attachments, just until Kyle manages to get a contract extension and Colton finds his footing again. What's the worst that could happen?

In the day-to-day trenches of high school, it is almost the default-setting to believe we are the main character of our own coming-of-age story. This is not wrong. It's just ours isn't the only story there is. The jocks, the nerds, the cheerleaders, the losers, the stoners, the fangirls, the skaters. Everyone's the realest most important person in existence, all of them, at the same time, first-person narrators to their own stories, stumbling into each other's plot lines, defying the status-quo, catalysts to ups and downs. A deconstruction of all the high school tropes and cliches written over the years, a deep-dive into the psyche of students trying to finish high school while going through irrevocable self-discovery, the most improbable of connections, and the insufferable pains of growing up.

Though he desperately refuses the conformities of modern novel tropes, George acknowledges he's just the same as every book character. A side character that is. Studying his way into writing a hit novel George has to master the ups and downs of his college life, overprotective roommate, and the friends with benefits he has going on with his best friend. Only problem is the line of feelings had been blurred years ago, and Dream's future lies between a pretty blondes watermelon flavored lips. Will George be able to skate past the due dates of writing or will he fall victim to the hockey captain once more? *** His brows furrow a bit but he seems to keep his cool when he asks, "can I still kiss you?" And what else am I supposed to say to that? *** This is a mature book. Check the TW in the first chapter <3

Danny is an working dad to his little girl & son, With past relationship issues with his ex-wife. He wasn't looking for a relationship, til he met Steve McGarrett, A Man, who has problems of his own. His father was trying to stop an illegal slave/drug/gun trade, involving his husband Wo Fat, who convinced him to marry him, so his sister & niece remain alive. Sparks fly between them, Will he help him get him?, Stay Tuned, Things are gonna get heated up!!!

Two powerful families. Bound by a deal neither wanted, forced to play roles they never auditioned for. Zero emotional preparation. In a world where feelings are liabilities and trust is a luxury. Leo Calder only distracted for a second and the next he knew, he got a husband. Kai Mercer a cold , calculated CEO and unreadable behind a perfect suit. One hides behind silence and shadows, the other wild and untamed, refuses to be controlled. Amidst the arguments, the pretense, and the white lies, something genuine begins to take shape How long can they keep up? _____________ 💬 Think you can guess whose heart speaks first? Dive into the story and tell me your theory in the comments. Tap ⭐️ if you're ready for the drama, the tension. Add to your library & don't miss what happens next

Two years have passed. The city lights of New York City are a distant memory, and KY has settled into a quieter life Upstate,at least, that's what it looks like on the surface. But wounds don't heal just because you run from the battlefield. New faces enter KY's world, but old demons never truly leave. As past betrayals resurface and new alliances are tested, KY finds himself torn between moving forward and confronting the ghosts of his past. This time, survival isn't just about endurance;it's about transformation. But at what cost? A new chapter begins, and with it, the storm KY thought he escaped is only just beginning.

Oliver and Yohi - mutant brothers, fled from a laboratory on a cold winter night... Their escape was aided by a secret organization dedicated to restoring "special people" to normal life. Thanks to this organization, the brothers fled to America, starting anew. Oliver resumed school, made a bunch of cool friends, and life seemed to be getting back on track. However, his tranquility was constantly disrupted by a quiet and cold classmate who incessantly watched him, fixated on one small peculiarity of Oliver... Trigger warning: Self-Harm, Bullying, Injuries/Blood/Pain, Mention of Alcoholism, Suicidal Thoughts, Offensive Jokes, Homophobia We should also say that for English speakers our style of punctuation in dialogs is a bit "different", at least we haven't come across books with this style. You will understand it easily, but we have to point it out!

Sophie Jameson was once the girl who lit up every room. Big laugh. Bigger smile. Always the first to spill the gossip and the last to leave the party. Until Brad. He was charming at first. Sweet. The kind of guy who made her believe in fairytales-until he showed her a very different side. A cruel side. A violent side. The side that left Sophie bruised, guarded, and questioning everything she thought she knew about love. Now she doesn't trust easily. Doesn't let people close. The spark that once defined her is gone. Enter Dylan Matthews. Defenseman for the Titans. The team flirt. Loud, playful, golden-retriever energy wrapped up in hockey gear. He's the boy who never stops chirping, never stops smiling-and somehow, he notices the girl who's forgotten how to. Sophie doesn't think she's ready for someone like Dylan. Someone who wears his heart on his sleeve. Someone who looks at her like she's still the girl she used to be. But the more time she spends with him-and with Grace, who refuses to let her slip away-the more Sophie begins to remember that she isn't broken. She's healing. She's laughing again. She's falling. And maybe, just maybe, Dylan Matthews is the one who can remind her what love is supposed to feel like. A story of heartbreak, healing, friendship, and the kind of love that mends even the deepest wounds-Mending On Ice will break your heart, then piece it back together.

After Riven's life fell apart losing friends, family, and the person he thought he was - he ends up in the quiet beach town of Windlow, living with his uncle Nick. His parents failed him in ways that can't be undone, and he's trying to forget, to start over, to be someone new. Then he meets Vinnie. The captain of the hockey team, hard to like and just as hard to really know. Everyone sees confidence and charm, but Riven sees something else - a kind of loneliness that feels too familiar. Vinnie's the type of person who carries his past like it's stitched into his skin, pretending it doesn't hurt. As the two of them grow closer, secrets start to surface - the kind that don't stay buried no matter how far you run. Will they save each other from drowning, or will the tide pull them under?

Everything changes after high school. Former star of the football team, Beau Coleman, has been on a downward spiral after failing to graduate from high school five years ago. Once cocky and sure of himself, Beau now struggles to find a steady job as well as a purpose in life. He thought that he finally hit rock bottom with no way out when he suddenly runs into his childhood neighbor, Everett Fowler. Can Everett provide a sense of direction for Beau and his derailed life? More importantly, should he? After all, the quarterback used to be his bully.

Cory grabbed Bennett's shoulders, shaking him, the fury on his face almost frightening. "Cory, let go." he tried to shake him off, but Cory's fingers dug in deeper. "You're hurting me, let go." but Cory held him in place. Bennett gripped the glass in his hand tighter. This was a familiar feeling. He knew this feeling. His breath was coming out in shallow pants, he could feel the blood rushing past his ears. Gripping the glass tighter, he willed himself to stay calm. Is a relationship with your tormentor possible? Could he be trusted? Bennett asked himself this, after Cory changed his tune and decided that they should be friends. But does he want a friend?

"Your really are the biggest pain in my ass." "I'm glad you've given me such an amazing roll being down that end. Wouldn't want to be a pain in your feet." Elena and her brothers best friend, Charlie, have never gotten along and always bicker and fight. But Elena's brother, Enzo, surprises them both with leaving them for a month and Charlie is put to take care of Elena. How are these two stubborn hockey captains ever going to get along and get over this petty little hatred? Read for more 🥰 I LOVE YOU ALL

Following the events of his break up with a certain redhead, Stefan is left nursing a broken heart as well as his pride, forced to watch the man he once loved getting engaged to someone else. Lost in sadness, as well as shame due to his mistakes, he throws himself into work, deciding that love and all that it entails was a finished story. But when another redhead stumbles into his life in form of his new PA, at once so similar and yet so very different than his ex-boyfriend, Stefan is left wondering if there may be a sequel to his tragic love story.

FREE STORY. PAID BONUS CHAPTERS. ❝What started with a revenge sex, becomes something even more addictive than meth.❞ One buried childhood memory, One lust-filled one-night-stand and One Iconic Defenseman. Walking in on your cheating boyfriend on your birthday is terrible, having revenge sex with a pro hockey player is even more terrible, and even more, when that pro hockey player happens to be her childhood first kiss, a memory she's buried forever. You know who Nick Stones is. A man with a big heart, an Iconic Defenseman, a loyal best friend and teammate, an incredibly sexy and off-the-bunny-business man. But he is no saint in bed.......... When Nick finally decides to do bunnies, he finds himself painstakingly addicted to the hot, bold and fierce Brittany Cole. He wants more, needs more. But Brittany is strong-headed and holding back, giving him only one thing- sex. No cuddles, phone calls or texts..... But the lines begin to blur...... And Nick's heart is patient....... Will it all just be a mere addiction or will She give in and give love a second chance? A Sexy Hockey Player with a moral code and a mysterious past meets a mischievously beautiful woman who just might be the girl in his dreams and clouded past...... A Heart Like This Mature Jocks Series - Book 2 Highest Rankings: #1 - seattle #1 - loveletters #1 - soulmates #1 - girl #1 - icehockey #1 - hot #1 - athlete

Our dads were the NHL's original bad boys. Now it's our turn. We're Serkan and Ziven Woods-cousins, legacy players, and the league's next obsession. Add in Leander Hunt, son of NHL's original good boy-our childhood friend we call cousin-and you've got the most-watched rookie trio in the game. The spotlight's on us. The pressure is brutal. But we were born for this. Raised for the rink. Built to break records. What we weren't ready for? The girls. The chaos. Each other. This isn't your typical hockey romance. It's louder. Dirtier. More unhinged. Because this legacy we're carrying? It's not just about the game. It's about the chaos, the girls, and the wreckage we'll gladly burn for. Three names. Two legacies. Zero chill. Welcome to the Woods-Hunt Heirs era. [Can be read as a standalone, 18+ Mature Audience, SMUT warning, Mentions of drugs, parties, obsession, love triangle, babysitter, age gap, alcohol, kinks, etc.]

Connor Bedard's trade to the New Jersey Devils should be a fresh start-a chance to leave the past behind and finally focus on hockey. But Chicago never really let him go. Years of emotional, physical, and psychological abuse from his former teammates left scars deeper than anyone realizes. The Blackhawks shaped a false public image of him-quiet, focused, robotic-while hiding the truth: he was isolated, manipulated, and broken down piece by piece. Now, in New Jersey, he doesn't know how to exist without constantly watching his back. Jack and Luke Hughes take him in, treating him like family, but Connor struggles to believe it's real. The team welcomes him with open arms, but the smallest things send him spiraling into old fears. And when the Devils start noticing-really noticing-Connor is forced to decide: can he finally let people in? Or will he always be the kid from Chicago, trapped in a place he no longer belongs? This is a story of healing, found family, and learning to trust again-even when the past refuses to stay buried.

Harper Clark never thought she'd get to live out anything close to a fairytale ending. After coping with unexpected tragedy and baring her soul to Jake Bryers, a veteran NHL player at the end of his career, she thought she'd made it through the worst of it. Until she's forced to go back to her hometown and face the horrors of her past one last time. Just as Harper and Jake are supposed to start planning their future together, they're forced to spend weeks apart-and Harper is convinced she can handle the stress on her own while Jake helps out on the family farm. With Jake's NHL career up in the air and Harper struggling to deal with the weight of her past, their once clear future becomes murky as they both try to fight separate battles when they know survival is highest when they're together.

Christian Garcia, a struggling international student and seasonal hire at Nova Arena, discovers he's inherited a unique healing gift from his grandmother. Desperate to keep his job, Christian offers his therapeutic touch to Zane Wilder, a hockey star with a recent knee injury. As Christian helps Zane heal, physically and emotionally, their unlikely connection deepens. Together, they confront personal challenges and growing feelings, all while Zane fights to reclaim his glory and chase the coveted Dominion Cup.