Sinners on the Ice

He didn't believe in love . . . until her. Have you ever met someone you hate as soon as they open their mouth? Freshman AVA MASON can relate, and no one makes her feel that way more than COLTON THOMPSON, the handsome center for the hockey team at Great Lake University. With his sights set on a professional hockey career, Colton keeps his issues, and the truth about his family drama, under wraps. But when he and Ava collide, a fierce attraction blossoms between them despite their mutual hatred. Their first meeting ends with a threat and makes Ava want to avoid Colton at any cost. Unfortunately, destiny continues to step in, and their paths keep crossing, leading to more tension and unexpected feelings. As Colton uses harsh words and offensive behaviors to push Ava away, she discovers he has a softer side beneath the tough exterior. And while they both confront their demons, will they realize they have more in common than they think or will they end up hating each other more? Contains mature themes.

Something fake shouldn't feel this good. EVANGELINA JONES, the fiercely independent daughter of an NFL legend, is determined to carve her own path running a dessert shop. When her stalkerish ex-boyfriend reappears and threatens to destroy everything she has built, she's forced to turn to her new neighbor for help. DRAKE BENSON is the NHL's golden boy, with a perfect reputation on and off the ice. To an outsider, it might seem that he's got everything one could dream of, but he needs to fill his days during the offseason. When Evangelina knocks on his door with an unexpected request-to pretend to be her boyfriend-it offers a welcome break from his solitude. The rules of their arrangement are simple: play the part, but don't fall in love. As Drake becomes Evangelina's protector, their pretend romance stirs emotions neither of them anticipated, blurring the lines between fake and real. Caught between his blossoming feelings for his neighbor and a rule he's in danger of breaking, Drake risks having his heart shattered because Evangelina doesn't date athletes. Will he be able to convince her to give him a chance, or will he lose everything he never knew he wanted? Contains mature themes.

She broke his heart, but he wants a second chance. LAYLA BENSON only cares about two things: her two-year-old daughter, Maya, and her growing florist business. Determined to be the best mom to Maya and provide her with everything she needs, she swore off relationships. Romance isn't in the cards for her anyway-Layla believes her bad luck in love is her punishment for breaking CLAY RODGERS's heart three years ago. Clay is the new goalie for the California Thunders, the team he's been longing to join so he can play alongside his best friends. Everything is falling into place for him-the Stanley Cup is within reach for the first time in his career. But making Layla his again is his ultimate goal. Not even his broken heart or her broken promises make him waver. Layla is the only girl he's ever loved, and he's done letting her walk away from him. Will Clay be able to convince Layla to give their relationship a second chance, or will she push him away again, breaking his heart to the point of no return? Contains mature themes.

He needed a distraction from his nightmares . . . she gave him everything. When she agreed to go to the club with her friends, the last thing Nevaeh Lawrence expected was to meet Roman Pashkevich, an NHL player with deep turquoise eyes she can't forget. A year later, Nevaeh's struggling to make sense of her life and a relationship that has her questioning what she wants for her future. The ring she finds makes old memories reappear and pushes her to break up with her boyfriend. Roman has everything he wants-or so it seems. In reality, his days are filled with guilt and grief, and his nights are full of nightmares that remind him of the loss of his brother. Unexpected events lead to Nevaeh and Roman going to Vegas together. After getting drunkenly married, Nevaeh's attraction for her accidental husband grows, but unlike her, he's unwilling to start a romantic relationship because of the demons of his past. Will Nevaeh be able to convince Roman to give their marriage a real chance, or will she have her heart shattered because the man she loves doesn't love her back? Contains mature themes.