Kirjahaku

From the bestselling author of the San Francisco Thunder series comes a sexy forbidden romance between a determined hockey player and the woman he won't let get away. As his team's enforcer on the ice, Sebastian Deveau is America's favorite fighting Frenchman. But he's just as likely to get into trouble off the ice -- especially when it comes to women. Shayne Beckford is so over hockey. It ruined her parents' marriage. It spoiled her brother's dreams. And let's not even talk about her college boyfriend . . . So when Sebastian Deveau walks into her brother's gym, she has no idea who he is. All she knows is that he's one gorgeous man with the sexiest accent she's ever heard. And since she never has to see him again, she lets him give her the best orgasm of her life right on top of the gym's dryer. But Sebastian isn't going to let this one-night stand get away so easily. He fights for what he wants, even if it takes fighting a little dirty . . .

He had total control of his game--until she changed all the rules . . . As one of the best players in the NHL and the "golden boy" of the league, Avery Westwood knows he has to keep his cool--on and off the ice. His whole life is a carefully constructed image of perfection for the media and his brand sponsors. Of course, that means he can never let his true feelings show. But when it comes to the sexy sister of his former teammate, Avery might be willing to make an exception . . . even if it means breaking all his own rules. As far as Stephanie Deveau is concerned, having a thing for Avery is the equivalent of psychological napalm. Tres bad idea. Then he moves in next door, all sexy smiles and a deliciously hot body that she can't resist. Something's happening between them--it's intense, a little (a lot) out of control, and real. Only Avery doesn't know everything about Stephanie's past. And the one exception to his rule might just be the one girl who could destroy his career.

He'll do whatever it takes to win--on and off the ice. Luc Richard is the hottest player in the NHL--and it has nothing to do with hockey. His racy relationship with his supermodel ex set the tabloids on fire but nearly put his career on ice. To avoid being traded, Luc agrees to take a break from the spotlight--and from women--and spend the off-season at home in Silver Bay, Maine. It's the perfect plan... until he reconnects with Rose. Rose Caplan is tired of being shy, sweet, and safe. She's ready for passion, romance--and Luc. Having loved him longer than she can remember, she's finally ready to prove she's not the same innocent little girl he once knew. Off the ice Luc doesn't do games, but this new Rose makes him feel like playing a little dirty. If he's really got a shot at her heart then he's not just playing to win. He's playing for keeps.

Hockey legend Devin Garrison thought he blew his shot. But his relationship with Callie Caplan just went into overtime. Sexy, rich, and one of the biggest stars in the NHL, Devin Garrison has always been the one who had it all. That is until his marriage falls apart and he realizes he has to start over. If he's honest, there has only been one woman who ever really excited him-Callie Caplan. They shared a night that was hotter than the late-summer sun, but in an instant-Callie was gone, pretending it never happened. Callie Caplan isn't the wild child people think she is. It's true she's avoided relationships, but only because she's seen how crazy love can be. And her messy, imperfect life is crazy enough without opening her heart to a man-even one as picture perfect as Devin. But when fate brings them back together-just as they need each other most-Devin is determined to convince Callie that what she's feeling is real. And this final play may be their chance at forever . . .

They say you only get one shot at making your dreams come true. Jordan is determined to take two. Drafted by the NHL at eighteen, Jordan Garrison was headed for fame, and there was only one person he wanted to share it with-Jessie Caplan. He was crazy in love with her, and had finally told her so. They shared an amazing night . . . and then everything fell apart. Jessie tries not to think about the night she gave herself to Jordan-or how he broke her heart. She tries not to think about it, but she does. Especially now, when she's staring into his sky-blue eyes for the first time in six years. After so much time and torment, she can't tell if she loves him or hates him. But Jordan has learned enough to know a connection like theirs is rare. He was lucky to find Jessie once. No way will he lose her again.

"I don't break hearts. I break headboards . . . " When it comes to scoring in the pro hockey league, Alex Larue is crushing it-with the hot puck bunnies. He's the life of the party, the guy with all the jokes . . . and the one whose Party Guy mask keeps the real him well hidden. The last thing he needs is anyone finding out about his troubled past, or the nightmares that haunt him still. Brie Bennett is less than impressed by Alex from the moment she meets him. And even though he insists on volunteering at the charity she runs, she doesn't trust him. He's hiding something...but so is she. She's not just the rich, privileged New York princess he thinks she is. The animosity between them is undeniably addictive and as their worlds keep colliding it becomes supercharged with something else - attraction. But if they stop playing games and let each other in, they both might lose.

Opposites attract when a single dad and an ER nurse take a shot at finding true love in this heartwarming, heartfelt romance. Griffin Sullivan is handling the ultimate balancing act. Between being a single dad to an active six-year-old and the crazy demands of his job as a hockey coach, finding love is not in the cards. But when the team's goalie is rushed to the ER, he's immediately captivated by the gorgeous, sassy nurse on duty... who just happens to be the sister of one his players. Sadie Braddock has always had a big, open heart and a bit of a wild side. But since her dad got sick, she's closed herself off to life and love. Relationships are way too complicated--and so is Griffin. He's also funny and tender and sexy as hell. How can something that feels so right come at the worst time ever? Then again, someone to lean on may be exactly what they each need--if they're only brave enough to take the risk.

Get ready for all the feels in this sexy, "emotionally charged" (Library Journal)romance about a bad boy hockey player who wants a second chance to win the heart of his high school crush.All Winnie Braddock wants is a quiet place to be alone and time to heal her battered heart. But the refuge she'd hoped for in her family's summer cottage is destroyed when she gets there to find Holden Hendricks literally camped out in the driveway. He made her life hell when they were kids, and despite what he says, it doesn't look like much has changed. She doesn't care if her brother hired Holden to renovate the house this winter; she wants him gone.You miss 100 percent of the shots you never take. Holden knows that hockey saying all too well. After all, he could have gone pro if he hadn't messed up so much as a kid. But now he's desperate to prove he's changed for the better, especially to Winnie Braddock. As the two work together to fix up the cottage piece by piece, they realize that perhaps they can give each other the new beginning they've both been waiting for -- if they're just willing to take the shot."A sexy and entertaining enemies-to-lovers romance with real emotional depth...truly moving and deeply romantic." --Frolic"The characters are so genuine, their relationship so realistic, that I felt like I was living it along with them...It's the type of story that will get you hooked on the genre and begging for more...I loved this couple so much!"--Lady with a Quill, "A Favorite Book of 2019""Victoria Denault has a real talent in writing romance that will touch your heart, as well as make you laugh out loud...Now or Never is a total 5-star read that will have you completely hooked from start to finish!"--Steph and Chris Book Review"The character-driven premise is engaging and spirited; the characters are broken, flirty and real; the romance is moving and emotional."--The Reading CaféWhat readers are saying about Now or Never..."A beautiful story of healing, redemption, and the power of believing in each other.""Fantastic and enjoyable.""This book will give you all the feels."

Liv Garrison needs a shoulder to cry on. I'm giving her that and a whole lot more.The media, the fans, my teammates, my coaches, all expect more from me than they do other hockey players. That's what happens when you're Crew Westwood, the son of hockey's beloved golden boy. I was pretty good at handling the pressure until my wife blew up our marriage and I responded by almost blowing up my house. Not my finest hour, but I've never been an emotionless robot like my twin brother.Now I have it all under control. I'm happy with who I am and my single, carefree life. Until a trip to Vegas, and the best one night stand of my life, changes everything. Turns out my 'sexy stranger' is actually the cousin of my teammate and best friend.Tate always told me Liv Garrison was the one who steered clear of all things hockey. He said she was a shy, innocent, virgin. Well... not anymore. If Tate finds out about my steamy night with Liv, I'm screwed. But what has me even more terrified is that fact that I can't stop thinking about her. She's the most beautiful, authentic, kind, hilarious and accidentally sexy woman I've ever met.Liv's also got secrets she doesn't want to talk about, just like me. I can't fall in love again. I'm not cut out to handle that level of emotions. I have to stay away... my brain keeps sending that memo, but my heart, and the rest of my body, refuse to listen.

They crashed and burned in the past, but The Chase is on again. FrankieI grew up on the track, surrounded by race car drivers. I loved it.But along with the good times came some really bad ones. So, I left that life behind and didn't look back. Until now. I never thought I'd care enough about the family legacy to take control when my dad retired. But...I didSo now I'm in charge of a racing team that includes the man who kissed me, then ghosted me before that was even a thing. Sadly, he's as sexy as ever.But if he thinks my heart will be his next big win, he's sorely mistaken...BillyI was worried when Frankie took over Mirabella Racing.Not for the team. She could handle that. I was worried for me-the guy she hates. Problem is, I don't hate her. She's...everything. But in my line of work, relationships are complicated at best, dangerous at worst. Not to mention, now she's my boss. Even with all those red flags, I still can't stop trying to charm my way into her bed.She won't make it easy. But I love a good chase...

He's everything I've ever wanted, at the worst possible moment.One and done. That's always been my motto when it comes to guys, because I'm not about to pull someone else into the closet my parents have locked me inside. I've been waiting years to claim my inheritance and live the life I want to live-out, free, and oh yeah, rich.So why is the universe dropping the sexy farm boy with the lazy smile into my life right now? When Bowen Whitlock says he'll join my band, and later my bed, I know one time won't be enough.But loving Bowen is dangerous for me. And he has his own struggles, like keeping his family afloat and trying not to get fired from his job at Vino and Veritas. But he lives his life with an authenticity that gives me a tantalizing taste of living my truth.My secret relationship with Bowen is everything, until someone betrays us in the worst possible way...

What if Romeo wore hockey skates, and Juliet was raised on a farm next door?As a life-long Vermonter, there are three beliefs I've always held true: Our family farm is everythingHockey is a close secondThe Todds next door are our sworn enemiesBut this season will test everything I stand for. I have an illicit side job that could cost me my hockey scholarship. And now Maggie Todd knows my secret. She's waiting for the right moment to use it against me. But every time I face off against her, I learn things I shouldn't want to know. Like how deeply her competitive streak runs, and how sexy that is. And how easy it is to make her blush... everywhere.An Adler and a Todd cannot be lovers. Breaking that rule is like pulling a pin on a grenade--everything in my life could blow up. Can we surrender to these feelings... or will our families' feud make us its next casualty?

I thought proving myself worthy of her love would be the hard part. If only...When I left my childhood small town, I had a lot to prove. Now, I have a lot to fix. Namely, my relationship with my best friends' little sister.We were just kids when I rejected Terra. Even then, I knew I was nowhere near good enough for her.I was sure I'd eventually forget her. But a decade later, working as a firefighter, the one flame I can't put out is the one I hold for her.So I'm back in Ocean Pines, but Terra's moved on with someone who doesn't have my history of bad decisions and impulsive behavior. And as if all that wasn't enough, she's sick. I'll give her a kidney, my heart, the last breath in my lungs...anything she wants.I'll do anything to save her life, even if it means watching her live it without me.

All it took was a blizzard and a pair of sky-blue eyes to break me. I had one rule when I decided to rent out the ground level of my house - keep it professional. So I have no idea why I told the hospital to call my new tenant, Logan Hawkins, when I ended up unconscious in the snow. It was impossible to keep my distance from the brooding single dad after he came to my rescue. My past is tragic with a capital T so I decide to keep it to myself for as long as I can. That way maybe Logan won't run, like everyone else. I want his touch... his love. Not his sympathy. But he's been keeping secrets of his own. The more time we spend together the more I want to confess, and I want to know what has been turning those sky-blue eyes stormy when he thinks I'm not looking. They say the truth will set you free, but in this case, it might shatter what's left of my fragile heart.

I married the wrong brother, but for the right reasons.My life was a mess when I started working at Hawkins Lobster Shack. Declan Hawkins was a mess too, and he swore marrying would solve both our problems. He wasn't wrong. And I wasn't unhappy.There was love. It was good... until it wasn't.Now my marriage is over and my husband left town, leaving me alone to face the confused and hurt faces of our friends and his family.So when his brother Finn suggests he become my fake husband so we can take that vacation Mr. and Mrs. Hawkins won, I don't say no. I need a break from the judging eyes of Ocean Pines.Pretending Finn's my husband is playing with fire because my long buried feelings for him are coming back to life.And I still have secrets to keep. Secrets that aren't mine to share. Secrets that, if revealed, could burn this small town, and any feelings Finn might have for me, to the ground.The Spring We Ignited is a small-town, fake marriage, friends-to-lovers romance. No cheating and HEA guaranteed.