After an unexpected ceiling collapse sends her apartment into chaos, Madelaine Grayson ends up living with her brother - and dangerously close to his tattooed, way-too-charming roommate. He's off-limits... but resisting him might be impossible. *** When Madelaine Grayson's bathroom ceiling caves in, it's not just drywall that crumbles. It's her entire world. Forced to move in with her brother, she finds herself swept up in the chaos of his new protective attitude - especially when it comes to his tattooed roommate, Noah Laurier. Noah is the epitome of perfection: sweet, hot, and embedded into every thought Madelaine has. But he's forbidden, and the closer she gets, the harder he is to resist. Well... what her brother doesn't know can't hurt him, right? *** "Matt's sister, I presume?" He walks towards the couch and my eyes widen. He's tall. I thought I was tall but this man could tower me, and when he reaches a hand towards me, there's an intricate clock tattooed on the back of his hand and his fingers have bones tattooed over them. This man is not human. He's tall and angular and dripping with sex appeal. This man is hot. Capital H, capital O, capital T. I don't think I've ever seen a human being so attractive. All I can think about as I force myself to keep my eyes on the screen is the feel of his jaw beneath my hand, and it takes everything in me not to look back at him.

*Book one of the Counting on Hockey series* To Meredith, watching hockey was torture. But her sister was a hockey player. She wanted nothing to do with hockey, even thinking about it made her angry. But she had her reasons. Starting 10th grade at a new school, meant hockey was everything there. The whole school was obsessed with hockey. The division 1 boys team is the best in the state. Forced to go to hockey games with her sister, and going to school with these hockey 'freaks' is going to be horrible. Or so she thought. But she meets Cole, center for the high school team. Hockey won't be the same for her. Or for him. *Some NHL players in this story are real players, others are made-up* Final edit: 3/10/2022

The plan has always been simple. Finish college and open my own bakery while supporting my best friend in his journey to the NHL. After a not-so-good experience last year, I've been avoiding most of the hockey team. That is until I finally met their newest teammate whose green eyes have been stuck in my brain ever since. Did I mention he's also my best friend's roommate?

She's drowning. He wants to save her. Will love be enough to keep her head above water? Growing up in a broken home isn't easy, especially for Bailey Tomford. She doesn't know how much longer she can bear the pain of her father's actions and her mother's lack of them. She's ready to end it all, to just close her eyes and not wake up again. But when Beckett Bailey, the big star, hockey captain from her rival school bulldozes his way into her life and figures out her secret quicker than anyone she's ever met, she's able to bear the pain a little longer. But life at home is getting worse the closer she gets to Beckett and she's running out of the motivation to keep going. Will Beckett be the savior she so badly needs? Or will his love for her not be enough to save her? * * * "Scoring for Her Heart" is a mature story with heavy content that is not intended for anyone under the age of 18. Read at your own discretion.

"You need to stop it with the fighting, Wade! On and off the ice. You can get killed out there!" She yells. She was so worried. His plumped red lip and the scar on his cheek were nothing compared to what he can actually get into. She sees his eyes move to her and he's looking straight at her making her heart race. "I won't stop fighting until they learn to keep their eyes on the puck and not you, Sophia." -- Sophia was your typical girl. Let's be honest. She wears scrunchies, She has oversized clothes but also the perfect outfit to go out. She had bright green eyes and strawberry blonde hair. She goes to the University of Tampa, where she was born and raised, and her major is Business. She has her own little circle and goes out every chance she gets but still keeps up with school. She's also a huge fan of hockey. Wade Anderson. Tampa Bay Lightning's heartthrob. One of the best players on the team to say the least. 3 million dollar net worth that just keeps growing. He could have his way with the ladies if he wanted to and he does. Wade loves what he does and he's good at it. Both and off the ice, of course. He's also Sophia's favorite player... Well, until he pranks her with his teammates. TW: cussing, sexual scenes, and mention of racism, sexual assault and other deep topics - A/N: U GUYS please remember this is supposed to be a SUPER EASY read, its my first book and i love it so so so much and im learning from it everyday so please cut me some slack!

Laurel McKenzie is: Daughter to: Emily & Drew McKenzie Sister to: Brandon McKenzie Granddaughter to: Alison and Ryan Anderson On paper Laurel McKenzie seemed to have it all, but she was far from perfect. She so desperately wanted to look like her mother, Emily. The perfect woman her dad would always call her mom. Laurel was 5'6 160lbs and very self-conscious about herself. While she was far from big, she had curves and curves sometimes weren't such a good thing when you are in a sea of skinnies and the boy who has your heart doesn't give you a second glance. She had been in love with Lucas Stevens since she could remember. Star athlete, quarterback and an all American boy. Lucas Stevens was all that and more. With multiple ladies at his disposal in school things were getting less challenging. That is until he needed a tutor for Calculus and answered an add that was pinned to the library board. When he gets paired up with Laurel they of course butt heads at first. His friends make his tutoring sessions a little more interesting in betting Lucas he can't get anywhere romantically with Laurel. He takes that bet, but as time goes on and he gets to know Laurel McKenzie, he starts to develop feelings. Will he be able to call off the bet before she finds out or will she find out that Lucas is far from perfect too? Cover by: still_just_me Banners bu: still_just_me

Alex Anderson is not your typical professional athlete. He is all about giving back to his community and making sure that he can take care of everyone he can with, given the wealth he has. So when he decides to volunteer his time at a group home for kids, a cause so close to his heart. He meets Carrie and an unexpected friendship strikes up. He likes the fact that Carrie doesn't care who he is and what he does for living. All she cares about is that the kids are getting the experience of a life time being mentored by a person who seems to have his head screwed on right. Carrie Conners is your typical girl. Growing up with a mother who has high expectations for her daughters was not easy. While her younger sister has met all of those expectations being blonde, skinny and a highly successful influencer who just snagged a rich, handsome husband. Carrie is the complete opposite, brunette, curvy and works as a social worker for the state. She first meets Alex when he comes to volunteer at one of the group homes and is unsure of his motives for doing so. She watches as all the women gravitate towards him and watches from the sidelines as usual. However Alex sees her caring, kind way with the kids and is drawn to that immediately. Can these two people from entirely different worlds navigate a friendship that one or both want it to turn into more. Or will being from different worlds completely break them apart?

Briggs Maddison, the NHL's most infamous play boy and bad boy. A different scandal every day and with his team, the Florida Panthers getting fed up with behavior and headlines, how is he going to turn his career around? Enter in Amelia Anderson, the one you want to go to when you career is royally screwed and needs fixing. She is smart, sassy and takes the tough love approach with all her clients. There hasn't been a client who she can't turn around. These two are like water and oil, they don't mix well together. With her no nonsense approach to fixing his career and his constant rebelling against her rules and ways. There comes a point when tempers will flare and combust into something hot or it will burn to the ground. Will these two be able to put aside their difference and come together to save Brigg's career and to keep Amelia's perfect record of being able to redeem her clients? Or are they both Royally Pucked?

You all know Max as the little fighter who beat the odds and survived being born at just 2lbs to parents Amelia and Briggs Maddison. Growing up Max had struggled with school and a learning disability. He also learned at a young age that he had a twin brother who died at birth, but one thing always came easy to him and that was hockey. It was his passion since his dad put on his first pair of skates and taught him all he knew. Max's biggest supporter was Archer, the cute shy girl in his first grade class who he became fast friends with. They were insperable all through out school and Max fell for her. Archer though never thought she was good enough for Max. So when the time came for college she disapeared and broke poor Max's heart. Fast forward 5 years and Max's career is at an all time high and Archer fulfilled her dream of becoming a teacher. One day when Archer's first grad class wins a local contest to have some of the members of the Tampa Bay Lightning visit their class, Max and Archer's paths cross again. Will that spark still be there? Will Max be able to win over Archer this time? Or will 5 years apart be too much to over come?

Kyle Adler (Anderson) 31 and has the hockey world at his feet. After a failed relationship and problems with his family, the last thing he needs is a curvy distraction in the form of Violet Matthews. One night they both let their desire for one another take over and sparks fly. Now he has to navigate his growing feelings for a woman he should have never touched. Violet Matthews, 30 and the first woman to be selected to help coach a National League Hockey team. She thought she had it all, a great job and a caring, loving boyfriend who just happens to be one of the star player she is tasked to coach. That is until one day it all comes crashing down and she finds comfort in the player she is supposed to be helping get back in his game. Can they both keep this chemistry at bay and keep things casual, or will flames erupt after their first night together?