Will Wild Card #13 end up in the sin bin? Grab your copy of Kristen Hope Mazzola's latest release to find out!
He was her first bad decision.
He never stopped wanting to be her last.
Wall Street Journal and USA Today bestselling author Kristen Hope Mazzola returns to the ice with the next installment in her Shots on Goal: MN Frosthawks series—where chemistry is dangerous, and some lines were never meant to be crossed.
Ty “Buzz” Burns was never supposed to come back into Lucy Thomas’s life.
Not after high school.
Not after the mistake that ended everything.
Because Lucy didn’t just move on—she rebuilt.
A life where reckless boys like Buzz don’t belong.
Except now he does.
Buzz plays for the Minnesota Frosthawks.
The team her father owns.
The team she works for.
The one place she can’t avoid him.
He’s still chaos on the ice—fast, loud, impossible to ignore.
But this version of him doesn’t disappear when things get hard.
He shows up.
He stays.
And the more they’re forced into the same space, the harder it becomes to ignore the truth—
This isn’t over. It never was.
Lucy has everything to lose—her career, her father’s trust, the life she’s built.
Buzz has one chance to prove he’s not the boy who broke her.
But wanting each other has never been the problem.
Walking away is.
Wild Card #13 was supposed to stay in the past.
This time, it might be the one mistake they can’t walk away from.
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Wall Street Journal and USA Today bestselling author Kristen Hope Mazzola is a Florida native now happily rooted in North Carolina with her loving husband and two lazy basset hounds. After several years away from publishing, she has returned to the romance world with a renewed passion for storytelling and a bold, reimagined vision for her Shots on Goal universe. She writes every flavor of contemporary romance— from steamy rom-coms to gritty biker tales to emotional, heart-thumping sports love stories.
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Matt is grumpy, Phoebe is sunshine. AND the sister of his teammate -
are they a match made in heaven or hell?
Matthew
A Los Angeles Quakes Hockey Series
by Alisa Jean
Genre: Sports Hockey Romance
Matthew Holt uses his
anger on the ice, gaining him the title of enforcer for L.A. Quakes and high
minutes in the sin bin. But hooking up with a teammate’s little sister may earn
him the highest penalty of all.
Ever since pee wee hockey, I’ve
only known one way to play the sport I love – one hundred percent all in. My
focus has always been protecting my teammates, so when the only team I’ve ever
played for betrays me, trading me to a team thousands of miles from the family
that needs me, who can blame me for taking angry and bitter to a whole new
level.
Then Phoebe Anderson, the younger sister of my new teammate, literally falls
into my arms and suddenly my life takes another, weird turn. Because believe it
or not, my late sister voices her approval of the adorable klutz and refuses to
be denied. Or am I going nuts? Either way, will our siblings prove to be too
big of an obstacle to overcome? Or am I ready to let go of my anger and do
whatever it takes to earn Phoebe’s love?
Matthew:
Hockey Romance
Sunshine-Grumpy
Teammate's Little Sister
Sneaking Around
Haunted Hero
Sin Bin Leader
One Night Stand into Fling
Early readers are giving it
rave reviews!
"There is tension and chemistry that
jumps off the pages, not just between potential love interests, but the team as
a whole. This story is a definite attention grabber, so much I couldn't put it
down. It has a gripping and incredible storyline, making you want to read it
again. If I could, I'd give it 5 plus stars. "
"Loved this book great read."
"I enjoyed how there is more to him that no one knew. He
definitely was an enforcer on the ice but deep down he was a big softy. And
Phoebe is a girl who can’t stay on her feet literally...Definitely worth the
wait. Can’t wait to read book 4."
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“You can’t be serious. The original cartoon Mulan is way better than the live-action piece of garbage.” I’ve figured out that arguing is Matt’s primary mode of conversation, but he’s doing it with a sparkle in his brown eyes and a hint of a smile dancing on his lips. He takes a bite of a tortilla filled with roasted poblano peppers, onions, corn, Mexican cream, and cotija cheese. I’ve never had Rajas Con Crema, but I think I’m in love now. I want to date it. “The animated movie features great songs. Reflection, A Girl Worth Fighting For, Honor To Us All. And of course, my personal favorite,” he grins before singing, “mysterious like the dark side of the moon.”
First, I’m not surprised he likes the song, I’ll Make A Man Out Of You, but I am surprised he has a pretty great singing voice. Who would have guessed?
I snicker. “Of course, that would be your favorite song.” I hold up a finger, ready to make my own argument for why the live-action is better. “That’s one of the problems. Live-action Mulan fixed many of the cultural problems and sexism. It also is closer to the historic Mulan story.”
“And I’ll counter-argue unlike the animated Mulan, who is an active force in shaping her own destiny, the live-action Mulan joins the Imperial Army, and the rest of the plot simply happens to her.”
I laugh. I can’t help myself. It’s like he’s giving a PhD dissertation. When I finally get a hold of myself, grateful I didn’t pee myself laughing, I grin at him. “I still can’t believe you watched both Mulan movies multiple times. I just don’t see it.”
“Yeah, well, I watched them with my younger sister.”
“You guys close?”
“Yeah.” He looks away before grabbing the last taco. For the record, I ate three to his seven. And, I also sense his discomfort talking about his sister, so I cut him some slack and change the topic.
We talk for another two hours about everything and nothing. Like his movies, he prefers classic rock like Guns N’ Roses, Rush, and Metallica over the synthesized crap of Pixel Grip or Death Comes Crawling.
“I mean, how do people not know when the instruments aren’t even real?” He gives an exaggerated shudder, which makes me laugh again.
“Mathew Holt, I had no idea you were so funny. And such a traditionalist. Plus, those bands use synthetic sounds on purpose. They’re not pretending a fake electric guitar is real.” I put my hand on his arm without thinking about it. His skin is warm to the touch, and the thought of how warm he’d be in bed comes into my brain unbidden. The image of him naked beside me isn’t unwanted, mind you, it just came of its own accord.
“Why are you smiling at me like that?” He raises an eyebrow at me, lip curled up on one side.
“I just didn’t know you were funny, that’s all.” I lie. If he knew what I was really thinking, we’d both be in trouble.
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Luka
A Los Angeles Quakes Hockey Series Book 2
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A Los Angeles Quakes Hockey Series Book 1
Alisa Jean is the pseudonym for award-winning authors Marla A. White
and C J Bahr. They first teamed up over thirty years ago over a bottle of Zima
(don’t ask) while polishing their gear for a horse show. They’ve since moved on
to better beverages and writing novels. Separately, Marla prefers to murder
characters in the usual way, while C J uses paranormal means. The long-time
best friends joined together as a writing team through their mutual love of
hockey. Wonder twin powers activated! Their hockey romances examine flawed
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GOD OF VENGEANCE
BY MICHELLE HEARD
Release date: August 26th
Genre/Tropes: GrumpyVsSunshine / TT
Jealous/Possessive / Arranged/Forced Marriage / Touch her and die
Series: Book 5 of the Kings of Mafia Series
Complete standalone!
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BLURB
From
USA Today & Wall Street Journal bestselling author Michelle Heard comes a
new STANDALONE, full-length MAFIA ROMANCE novel.
I was born
into the Cosa Nostra, so I've always known an arranged marriage loomed in my
future.
When the Capo
dei Capi of the Cosa Nostra comes to Sicily to give his approval for his
cousin, Stefano, to take me as his bride, I know my fate is all but sealed.
Marrying Stefano is the last thing I want, but being a woman, I don't have a
say in the matter.
Damiano
Falco is merciless and rules the Cosa Nostra with an iron fist. Everyone fears
him and won't dare go against him.
I'm still
trying to accept that I'll have no choice but to marry Stefano when Damiano
utters the last word anyone expects to hear.
"No."
He doesn't
give his approval, nor does he offer any explanation.
But if I
think his refusal will set me free, I have another thing coming. Instead, my
bags are packed, and within hours, I find myself sitting on a private jet with
the head of the Costa Nostra.
The ruthless
man doesn't tell me anything, and I have no idea what my future holds.
To say I'm
terrified is the understatement of the century.
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About Michelle Heard:
Michelle
Heard is a Wall Street Journal, and USA Today Bestselling Author who loves
creating stories her readers can get lost in. She resides in South Africa with
her son where she's always planning her next book to write, and trip to take.
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What could be worse than having a one-night stand with my twin’s biggest rival on the ice?
Mine to Take, an all-new One-night stand, Brother’s rival, Opposites attract Hockey romance from USA Today bestselling author Jennifer Sucevic is now available!
What could be worse than having a one-night stand with my twin’s biggest rival on the ice?
Umm…nothing.
Nothing is worse than that.
It’s the reason why my brother can never find out that I hooked up with Maverick McKinnon, ridiculously hot defenseman for the Western Wildcats. It doesn’t matter if the memories from our night together are enough to make my toes curl and my panties—
Well, you get the idea.
He’s the first guy to come along and not treat me like I’ll shatter into a million pieces when he lays his hands on me. Even if there’s a teeny tiny part within that would like to see him again, the fallout would be brutal.
I have enough to deal with. Like trying to break out of the box my family has placed me in since my diagnosis.
The only problem?
I’ve lost something valuable.
Something I need back.
And I’m pretty sure whose bed I’ll find it in.
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When I
remain still—at a crossroads—he whispers, “Come on, sunshine. Just a few
more steps.”
My gaze
flickers from his to the necklace draped around his neck.
I’m so
close.
And then I
can walk away.
Unscathed.
I can leave
Maverick McKinnon where he belongs.
Safely
tucked away in my memories.
I force
myself to eat up the remaining distance. Air gets clogged in my lungs as
my shaking palms settle on the broad expanse of his chest. His muscles
bunch and tighten, straining beneath the flesh. All the warring thoughts
within my brain go silent as my senses are bombarded by him.
The heat of
his skin.
The woodsy
scent of his cologne that cocoons me in familiarity.
The steady
tempo of his heart beating beneath my fingertips.
The harsh
breath that belies the calm expression on his face.
I want to
soak in this moment so I don’t forget a single second of it.
When my
palms slide toward the necklace, his larger hands settle over them, drawing
them upward until they’re tangled around his neck and my body is flush against
his.
Our gazes
stay fastened.
I couldn’t
look away even if I wanted to.
“We
shouldn’t do this,” I whisper, trying one last time to stop this from
happening.
Even to my
own ears, the protest is weak.
“Do you love
him?”
“Of
course.” The truthful response is out of my mouth before I can think
better of it.
Fury flashes
in his eyes as his voice dips, sounding as if it’s been roughed up by
sandpaper. It sends a shiver skittering down my spine.
“I’ve never been one to fuck other dude’s girlfriends.” Just as relief rushes from my lungs, he tacks on, “But I’m going to make an exception in this case.”
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He calls me prey.
I call him a bully.
Sebastian Arturo isn’t just cruel, he’s downright terrifying.
With piercing green eyes, a body made for doing very bad things, and a charming demeanor, it’s no wonder everyone thinks the world of him… everyone except me.
When I wake up with pieces of my memory missing he’s the only one who can give me answers.
But he doesn't give me answers, instead he tells me to stop asking questions, or else...
I heed his warning and do my best to avoid him but since he’s my boss and I live in his house that's kinda difficult.
Then one night his hate for me reaches its breaking point...and the lines blur.
Hate twists into lustful obsession.
His cruel words become seductive praises.
One touch sparks a raging inferno of desire, and I find myself burned to ash beneath his fingertips.
Just when I think I'll finally find happiness my memories return bringing with them a vicious truth.
Turns out the man I’m falling for isn't who I thought he was... and escape isn''t an option.
He has me right where he wants, caught in a trap, just like prey.
Leaving her readers gasping and asking what the hell just happened is only one of her many tricks.
Her books range from morally grey to dark and spicey but always end with a happily ever after. She loves to write across numerous tropes, but her favorite is enemies to lovers.
She started her writing career in the summer of 2014 and hasn’t stopped since. She lives in Wisconsin and is a mom to two, a wife, and likes to act as a literary agent part-time.
Visit her website for more info: www.beckromancebooks.com
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