Nighthawks (Schuyler)

Laura Young is caught in a storm. After a tragic incident leaves her mom in a coma, she focuses on the happiness in her life-her two best friends and her five-year-old son. What Laura needs is some good luck. What she gets is the captain of the New York Nighthawks, Alec Kostelecky-a ghost from her past. With captivating hazel eyes and a body that showcases his dedication on the ice, Alec is every girl's dream. He is passionate, and when he wants something, he goes after it. When a chance encounter brings Laura and him together again, Alec refuses to let her slip through his grasp, like she did years ago. Every girl in the world might want to call Alec Kostelecky hers. But not every girl knew him at fifteen. Not every girl got pregnant by the infamous NHL star and was left to raise their son on her own. And not every girl has the capability of bringing him to his knees. When long-lost love reignites, and twisted truths come to light, Laura questions everything she thought she knew. And nothing is certain until the first drop of rain rolls down her cheek.

Her past is coming for her, and when it does, it's not going down without a fight. Nikki Satinn lives a peaceful life running a coffee shop with her best friend. Everything is going according to plan: blend in, keep minimal connections, and find happiness in the simple things. The only problem with her seemingly perfect life is that Nikki Satinn doesn't actually exist. Cam Costello, an illustrious wing of the New York Nighthawks, is a beast on the ice. Having endured enough turmoil and loss, he follows two rules: focus solely on hockey and his team, and allow no emotional attachments. But a pink-haired and blue-eyed girl makes him question if loving again is worth the risk of pain. When they meet at a masquerade party, their guards drop, and their rules fade. But their night of freedom from their haunting pasts is cut short, and they are forced back to their realities. As fate brings them together again, Nikki must choose between the comfort of her fake life or risk being exposed to the spotlight of the NHL hockey player who has stolen her heart.

Charlotte Winters is the epitome of an optimist and has never struggled to find the light in any dark situation. She is a hopeless romantic to the core, selfless to an occasional fault, and passionate about everything she does. Reed Larinski is one of the leading defensemen in the NHL. He is the guy you want as an ally and the last guy you want as an enemy. Although he's a menace on the ice with a tough exterior, he's a softie off of it when it comes to the people he loves, and he will do anything to make them smile. When Charlotte receives the worst news imaginable, she refuses to make Reed go through the same pain her dad did years ago when they lost her mom. In a desperate and emotional attempt to save Reed's heart, she ends their relationship, leaving him devastated and confused about what went wrong between them. Reed throws himself into his craft in an attempt to move forward, but it's not easy to do when he is forced to see Charlotte constantly at the rink, as she works for his team as a social media assistant. Reed continues to struggle to let go of the anger he feels at Charlotte for tossing their relationship aside like it was nothing. Little does Reed know, their love isn't the only thing fighting for survival.

Evie Burns is confident, independent, and driven. After recently graduating college and moving on from her cheating ex of two years, she is ready to finally find Mr. Right. But after countless bad dates, she is preparing to swear dating off for good, now focusing on finding someone who can give her the perfect night. Nathaniel Carrington is meticulous in everything he does, striving on routine and structure. Being the head coach of one of the leading teams in the NHL takes extreme discipline, which he practices in all aspects of his life. But he finds his control wavering as he hijacks the worst first date he's ever seen. He was supposed to be getting a drink alone to celebrate finalizing his long-awaited divorce, not accepting a challenge from the stunning blue-eyed vixen to make her night one to remember. When an enchanting night comes to an end, they attempt to move on, merely dreaming of what might've been. But when Evie joins her parents at her younger brother's hockey game, number seventy-two isn't the only familiar face on the Nighthawks bench. Contains mature themes.

Piper Hartwell exudes confidence and sex appeal, having no problem speaking her mind or going after what she wants. But behind that hardened shell, sky-high walls, and painted-on smile lies a girl who has sworn off love, knowing firsthand the damage it can leave in its wake. Brett Burns, a powerhouse forward for the New York Nighthawks, lives every second with his heart on his sleeve, loving nothing more than spending time with his family and his team. When the two run into each other at a Nighthawk player's wedding, they can't deny their intense chemistry, happily giving in to their every desire. Desperately wanting to see her again, he offers that they become exclusive friends with benefits. They are a perfect pairing, but their deal has to remain hidden. Their plan should go perfectly. Before they know it, they become intertwined in one another's lives in ways they never see coming, including discovering a dark secret that lingers in the shadows. Although their forbidden romance is fiery hot, there's a problem when you start playing with fire . . . you can get burned. But sometimes, that blazing heat can forge things stronger than they ever were before. Contains mature themes.

Pru Schuyler presents Book 6 in the Nighthawks series. Contains mature themes.