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Summary: For years, Gustav has been in love with someone he can’t fully have. He’s done everything to win Tommy. That’s over. After a wild night a few years back, Gustav has been doggedly trying to win a tattoo artist he can’t shake. As captain of the state’s pro hockey team, he’s used to people falling at his feet. Tommy isn’t one of them. He won’t give Gustav the one part of him Gustav can’t live without… his heart. He’s finally hit the end of his rope. Tommy will never love him. It’s time to move on. It isn’t that Tommy doesn’t want to love Gustav. He’s terrified of all the ways Gustav could break him. Everyone chases Gustav. He’s one of the most wanted men in hockey. Tommy can’t trust Gustav to be faithful, and his mental health can’t take the blow if he isn’t. Now Gustav is finally done, and Tommy doesn’t know if he’ll survive that either. Maybe he loves him after all. It’s possible he should chase Gustav. Unfortunately, an unexpected tragedy will make and break everything, taking away any choice Tommy thought he had. Pucking Mess is the fourth book in Charity Parkerson’s Thin Ice series. These books are steamy sports romances meant to heat up your day. This series is best enjoyed when read in order.

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Summary: Daire has been a player on and off the ice for years. He’s burned a lot of bridges and hurt a lot of men. Until now. Mid-season has been the same for Daire for the past few seasons, the idea of retiring plagues him. He’s played much longer than a lot of goalies. His body hurts. He’s tired. Yet he’s still playing like he’s at the top of his career and he doesn’t know if he can quit. Maybe he’s just heart sick. He’s a people person. People say he’s impossible to hate. But he feels the bitterness nonstop from the growing list of men he’s used. Then, in the blink of an eye, everything changes. He just wanted ice cream. That was all. Jason had been wearing his favorite one-piece pajamas on a late Thursday night when the craving hit. That was his only plan. In a flash, he’s blindsided by a massive truck slamming into his driver’s side door. This huge man who should scare him comforts him in his fear and confusion. He stays when he could’ve left. Jason can’t get Daire out of his mind. Unfortunately, Daire is miles out of his league. What chance does an odd guy like him stand? Probably none. Pucking Screwed is the third book in Charity Parkerson’s Thin Ice series. These books are steamy sports romances meant to heat up your day.

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Summary: Cato’s broken heart cost him everything. Now he has a second chance at the top. Too bad his stupid heart plans to test him again. After years of playing professional hockey in California, Cato has been traded after a less than stellar year. In his defense, Cato spent the season watching the man he loves fall in love with his twin. Now he’s nearly two thousand miles from his brother and new brother-in-law. He has a chance with a new team to be the star player again. Unfortunately, there’s this other guy. It’s a shame Cato needs everyone to believe he’s straight. Brodie has spent his life surrounded by hockey players. As the equipment manager for the Chuckers, there are a few things he knows for sure. Hockey players are loud, rough, stinky, and straight… even if they aren’t. Very few hockey players live their truth before retirement. He learned a long time ago to steer clear of them. Brodie won’t live in the closet. Now there’s this new player. Pucked in the Head is the second book in Charity Parkerson’s Thin Ice series. These books are steamy sports romances meant to heat up your day.

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Summary: Hockey is all Jay knows. It’s all he loves. Then he met Callan. Jay’s career has always been everything to him. He’s sacrificed his entire life to make his dreams of fame come true. Now that he’s on top, he’s enjoyed more than his fair share of the one-night benefits. Women come all too easily to him. Never in a million years does he dream he’ll get brought to his knees. That’s why the last thing he expects is a man to be the one who ends up making him insane, especially since he’s straight. While Callan’s twin Cato has always been the star of the family, he hasn’t left Callan behind. Where Cato goes, Callan is along for the ride. But whereas Cato enjoys the limelight, Callan is horribly shy. He tries staying out of the way. The last thing he wants is to hurt Cato’s career by everyone learning about his gay twin. Not to mention, he doesn’t want the attention. That is until he meets Cato’s teammate, Jay. He wouldn’t mind a little of Jay’s time. So Pucked Up is the first book in Charity Parkerson’s Thin Ice series. These are sports bi-awakenings and steamy romances meant to heat up your day.

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Summary: Troy Frisk was already a baseball legend when he was my age. Now, he’s Philly’s toughest sports agent. A famous grump, founder of the best agency in town, and my new representation. Oh, and he’s also the stranger I accidentally picked up the other night, turns out. I’m a soccer star at the start of my career. I already have a reputation for acting impulsively, and my team is not impressed by the antics. Hooking up again with my older, famous agent is a recipe for disaster, totally forbidden. He’s straight anyway, and I’m not out of the closet. So I will not tempt fate while my team is on a winning streak. No matter how many times Troy Frisk and I find ourselves alone at the office or the gym. Even if it turns out the old jock is weirdly, totally lovable. And kind of perfect for me. Rule Breakers is a standalone M/M romance with an age gap, forbidden shenanigans, and two jocks who can’t help but fall for each other. It’s an easy read with lots of steam and a touch of angst. Enjoy!

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Summary: Eight seasons ago, Jarek Badura made the biggest mistake of his career, earning him the nickname “Joke.” He’s been fighting ever since to prove that season was a fluke, and he’s only just started to leave it behind, finally regaining some respect and securing his place as second line center. But his team just made a new acquisition, and suddenly he’s linemates with the man who was the unknowing catalyst for his fall from grace all those years ago. After seven long seasons, Hunter Michaud is done carrying his disastrously managed team. An unrestricted free agent, he startles the hockey world by accepting an offer elsewhere, signing with a team that works together and builds on each other’s strengths. And it doesn’t hurt that one of Hunter’s longtime idols is on the roster. He just doesn’t realize how much his career is already intertwined with Jarek’s. Or how much resentment is waiting for him in Pittsburgh. Or how much chemistry is hiding under the ice between them. Own Goal is a 125,000-word contemporary hockey romance that isn't currently part of a series, but the author doesn't dare declare it a standalone because that's just asking for it. For fans of slow burns, grumpy sunshine, enemies to lovers, and teammates to lovers!

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Summary: Dirt tracks are for racing...bikes and hearts! Apex Racing's latest Superstar, Rico, is trying to secure his place on the team. He's more comfortable on the street than on the dirt but is willing to do whatever it takes, and that goes the same in winning Dillon's heart. Dillon McAllister was injured on the track before his cousin Davey got his own star, but that hasn't stopped him from enjoying life. He's there for Davey and his new race team, Apex. And now his heart is searching for its own Finish Jump. Finish Jump takes place between Holeshot Christmas and Bike Business, but can be read as a stand alone novella.

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Summary: Stefan Baronoski is on top of the world. He’d got an amazing husband. He’s killing it on the ice. He’s providing for his parents after they sacrificed so much to help him chase his dream. What else could he possibly want? His husband, as it turns out, could think of a few things. Antonio Pisano has always supported Stefan’s career, but he’s lonely and miserable. What good is the hockey spouse life or the stacked bank account when his husband is always either on the ice or on the road? What is there to love about starting over in a new place every time Stefan is traded? Their open marriage kept Antonio’s bed from getting cold for a while, but the only man he craves is the one who’s never there. Maybe it’s time to let go. Then an injury benches Stefan. With the two of them home together for weeks—possibly months—this just might be the chance they need to remember why they fell in love in the first place. Or a chance for Antonio to get his hopes up only to have his heart broken all over again when Stefan returns to the ice. It’s now or never. If Stefan doesn’t figure out how much he has to lose, Antonio won’t be the one left in the cold this time. Injured Reserve is a standalone contemporary gay romance novel with a guaranteed happy ending.

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Summary: Harmon “Waz” Wazelle is a superstar on the football field. By the time he’s sixteen, he knows exactly what his future will be. Redmond “Renny” Hennessy is a musical phenom. Though he’s faced some tragedy, he sees a bright path ahead as well, secure in the fact he has the talent to make it happen. But what will become of his brother, Cyan, who suffers with PTSD if Renny goes away? When a high school prank results in what feels like a bad luck curse just as Waz and Renny start to discover feelings for one another, it seems the only way to turn things around is to take a break after their summer fling. Ten years later, high school long over, when Renny and Waz are thrown back together, one has found every bit of success he’d dreamed of, while the other still struggles. Does the dark cloud hang over only one of them, now? What would happen if they tried to be together again? Can bad luck be tricked into turning good? The story is about three men--Renny, Waz, and Cyan. Renny and Cyan's story is one of love as well, and Renny and Waz as a couple bring a new purpose to Cyan and help him find his purpose and healing.

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Summary: It’s Blair Brawsiski’s ride or die year. After a decade in the AHL, if he doesn’t get called up to the NHL this season, it’s time to hang up his skates and focus on other things. But between a second job and family priorities, his attention isn’t where it should be, and his dreams of making it to the big leagues are dwindling by the day. Hiring a personal assistant to help out with day-to-day stuff? Probably the smartest move Blair’s made in a while. But when that PA turns out to be an assertive baker who’s exactly Blair’s type? Blair can’t help but wish those dexterous hands would knead something other than pastry dough. Namely, him. Charlie Shore needs extra income. Desperately. With his expenses about to go up, it’s find a second job or get evicted. Getting hired as Blair’s PA is perfect: flexible hours, decent wages, and a scorching hot professional hockey player who’s willing to let him use his gorgeous kitchen for his baked goods. Too bad that hockey player is exactly Charlie’s type. Too bad Charlie knows better than to date his new boss…

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Summary: Can a rookie mistake lead to love? Mitch Griffiths is an ordinary man just trying to make ends meet. He lost everything thanks to his ex: his restaurant, his partner, his home. So, when his dad gifts him a ticket to the British Grand Prix and a Silverstone Driving Experience, well, a change of scene for the weekend couldn’t hurt, could it? Even if Formula 1 is kind of boring. Robert Andilet is a veteran F1 driver on his returning season after a six-year absence. He has a lot to learn, not least of which is how to deal with the media attention, a “rivalry” between him and his rookie teammate, as well as his attraction to a man who readily admits he thinks F1 is tedious. It was a rookie mistake to let Mitch walk away after their first meeting, will Robert make the same mistake again? This M/M romance from Beth Laycock features a famous/ordinary man, older MCs, and is set in the high-octane world of Formula 1 featuring fast cars, spectacular crashes, heated rivalries, and of course, an HEA Each book in the Lights Out collection is a standalone story, and the books can be read in any order.

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Summary: Everything’s Better With You is a TED LASSO-inspired sports-themed funny romance featuring two guys who've pined for each other for 15 years while their careers soared and their bodies fell apart. Retired quarterback and “nicest guy in the NFL” Leslie Payton met former college cheerleader-turned-reality-show darling Joe Judd fifteen years ago. They spent one magical night...talking. They’ve been pining for each other via text and phone calls ever since while their careers kept them geographically apart. When their alma mater recruits them to reinvigorate a flagging athletic program, Leslie sees his opportunity to finally have Joe close enough to see if their “what if” can become a reality. And the sooner the better before Leslie’s history of Traumatic Brain Injury catches up to him and he’s unable to be a true partner. Joe has spent their years apart dancing in every gig offered to him, knowing full well the clock is ticking on his body’s ability to continue taking the abuse. Leslie wants forever to start now, and Joe doesn’t have that luxury, though Leslie makes him want things he’s never allowed himself to dream of with anyone else. But a lifetime of only feeling worthwhile for his performance ability makes him doubt whether he could ever be a good coach or enough of a partner for the best man he’s ever known. As football and cheer coaches, they’re forced to be rivals in public, but behind closed doors, their chemistry is unstoppable. A wager triggers their competitive sides, but the secrets they keep come to light and present them with a seemingly insurmountable obstacle. Can they finally meet on the relationship 50-yard line and move forward as a team? Warnings: discussion of past domestic violence that happens off page, not graphic

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Summary: What do you get when you mix a pro snowboarder with a music equipment salesman and his kid? --I don't know, but it's bound to be a good time. Griffin had no idea how hot Zane McDonnell was until he witnesses the famous sports stringer interview him. The snowboarder is charismatic and kind of adorable. When Griffin is encouraged to pursue the vibrant man, he decides to go for it—he needs adult fun in his life. Zane figured Griffin would be fast and fun -- exactly how he likes his lovers and his life. He was wrong. Griffin slips past his defenses faster than the downhill competition at the X-games. His friends might call him Big Mac, but inside he’s tiny and afraid. Despite that, he's tempted to stick around and see what happens, but the reality is nothing is permanent. Griffin's not about to let Zane take the easy way out. He can easily see Zane is making a rookie mistake. Will the snowboarder let himself fall for the solid father or will he blow his turn? Tags: sports romance, snowboarding & outdoor fun, music, single father, travel for work, merging lives.

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Summary: Cary “Sol” Solomon isn’t just in a slump—he’s a mess. His stats have plummeted. Fans hate him. After he caps off two awful seasons with a catastrophic playoff flop, his team is done with him. Worse, thanks to his downward spiral, the addiction that’s nearly cost him his career before is rearing its ugly head. As luck would have it, though, the Seattle Sasquatches are desperate for goalies. When they snatch up Sol off waivers, maybe he has a chance to turn things around… if he can stay sober and get back on his game. Except Sol isn’t the Sasquatches’ only new netminder. Once destined for the hall of fame, Josh O’Brien is a trainwreck thanks to an injury and a messy divorce. His illustrious career is a disaster, and now he’s an unrestricted free agent who nobody wants to sign. He’s on the brink of losing the only thing he has left: hockey. Then Seattle comes knocking with an offer he can’t refuse: a huge pay cut, but a shot at redemption. One that means being teammates with the ex whose name still raises Josh’s hackles all these years later. Now Josh and Sol are stuck on the same team, proximity dredging up emotions they’ve both kept buried for years. Which wouldn’t be so bad if the only things coming to the surface were anger and resentment. As they remember all the sparks and feelings that once drew them together, neither can decide which is worse—being together or apart. And that’s before Sol’s old demons start showing up. But they’re not just coming for him this time. Brick Walls is a 128,000 word contemporary gay hockey romance. Content Warning: On-page struggle with cocaine addiction. If you would like clarification or other additional information about this content warning, please feel free to email the author at gallagherwitt at gmail dot com.

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Summary: As the new head coach of the Vancouver Orcas, Matt Shore has got his work cut out for him. Coming off a season where the Orcas came in last in the entire AHL, Matt’s job is to whip his new hockey team into shape for the oncoming season. He doesn’t need any distractions, especially not one in the form of a tall, dark, and gorgeous antiques dealer. Who’s also his ex—and his best player’s father. Pierce Langley-Brown has a lot of regrets. The biggest? Leaving Matt behind two years ago when his son needed him. Now, with his son on Matt’s hockey team, there’s no avoiding the man who once owned his heart. Not that Pierce wants to avoid him. And that heart? It still belongs to Matt. But will Matt choose to keep it after all this time?

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Summary: She meets her match! When ice queens converge at a business conference, they exhibit ultimate control, authority, and strength. The conference forces the women to show their vulnerabilities. Will they thrive in the training situation? Is there a chance that any romantic unions could form? Or will any sparks of romance remain hidden beneath the icy exteriors of the attendees? Three novellas of power and passion, all with a Happily Ever After.

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Summary: At nearly thirty-one years old, Pittsburgh Griffins captain Elias Karlsson’s hockey years are numbered. Everything is changing around him, including his eleven-year friendship with Nikolai Sidorov. Elias would give anything for Nisha to be a permanent part of his life, but their once bedrock-strong bond has broken into a million pieces, and Elias doesn’t know why. More than anything, Elias wants his friend back, but if that isn’t an option, maybe it’s time for him to look outside of hockey for someone to be there with him when hockey isn’t an option anymore. Nisha’s world is splintering apart. He’s been in love with his two best friends for years, but now one of them has someone. The other, Elias, is searching for everything Nisha wishes he could give him… but he’s looking for it in anyone but Nisha. The farther his friends slip away, the deeper the loneliness sinks in and the bleaker his empty future looks. What can he do but numb the pain in the only ways he knows how? On the eve of the season opener, Nisha’s unexplained absence threatens the cohesion of the team and puts him and Elias on a collision course of strong wills, broken hearts, and shattered trust. In the end, they may lose the very thing that matters most to them both: each other. Scoreless Game is approximately 180,000 words, including a bonus short story. This asexual-pansexual romance is book 2 in the On the Board series. CW: on-page struggles with alcoholism and binge-drinking, suicidal ideation, toxic family dynamics, acephobia

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Summary: Felix only wants two things: 1. To make music. 2. His best friend, Emery. But he’s not willing to risk two decades of friendship for something more. Besides, a bout of writer’s block is preventing him from creating new material, and he’s got deadlines to meet. He doesn’t need any distractions—and Emery is the biggest distraction of all. Emery only wants two things: 1. To play hockey. 2. His best friend, Felix. He’s ready to risk it all for a shot at being together. While he should be concentrating on playing his best hockey so his team will grant him a contract extension, there’s no reason he can’t multitask. With their careers at a crossroads, the timing for romance couldn’t be worse—but when Felix is forced to move in with Emery, will Emery finally convince him to take a chance at becoming the stars of their own game?

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Summary: Pining for your best friend sucks ass—and not the good kind of sucking. But I can’t back away, and I definitely can’t let go. Eddie Phelps is too damn important to me. He has my heart and soul. Well, he and his daughter, a ten-year-old who one day will run the world. It’s not like I can even blame Eddie for mixed signals or anything. He’s done everything right. He always does. Honestly, that’s part of his problem. But I won’t put pressure on him. That means it’s down to Eddie to see how freakin’ awesome a catch I am. I just have no idea how exactly I’ll get him to do that. Sure, I’m a professional basketball player. But once upon a time, so was he. It’s going to take something huge to get him to see beyond my age *cough immaturity cough*. But since Eddie isn’t one for making wrong moves, I’m not sure a grand gesture will work. That leads me back to pining, and hoping somehow, someway, he’ll see me as more than a joker. More than his best friend—even though I’m a kick-ass one. Maybe someday, he’ll know I’m exactly the person he needs to make the move on.

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Summary: After a thousand dates and hookups, I'd given up . . . . . . and then the doorbell rang. Michael was a newborn gay not too many years ago. His first date was accidental. The ones that followed were adventures. Now, in his thirties, he wonders if finding a lasting relationship is even possible. Frustrated by the internet's failure to find true love, Michael swears off dating, determined to focus on his career. Then Chris shows up at his doorstep. You'll love this book because every guy dreams of his own happy ending. Get it now! My Last Date is the final volume in the hilariously cheeky, best-selling Raised by Wolves series, a contemporary MM romance series about a newborn gay finding himself. It has hurt/comfort, found family, sexual awakening, first time gay, and a guy who finally realizes who he is and what he wants.