Book one in the Westbridge U series Eighteen-year-old Grace Carter has spent her life hiding from the truth of her broken home, enduring the cruelty of an alcoholic father in the small town of Willow Springs, Texas. Her only escapes are the books she reads and the cheerleading routines she uses to mask the scars of her reality. All she wants is a way out, a chance to live her life on her own terms. Enter Jaxon Reed-the charismatic, cocky captain of Westbridge University's hockey team. At 18, he's already a hockey prodigy, and everyone knows it. He's got everything-looks, talent, and the confidence that comes with it. But underneath the bravado, Jaxon carries a past that haunts him, one he's not ready to confront. When they're paired together for an English project, neither Grace nor Jaxon is thrilled. Grace sees Jaxon as just another entitled athlete, while Jaxon thinks Grace is too distant to care about. But as they spend more time together, something unexpected happens. Jaxon begins to notice Grace's hidden pain, the way she flinches at loud noises and keeps people at arm's length. Grace, in turn, starts to see the cracks in Jaxon's perfect exterior-his reliance on hockey as an escape from a past that refuses to let him go. What begins as forced proximity soon becomes something neither of them saw coming-an undeniable connection that neither of them is prepared for. As their secrets unravel, they'll discover that sometimes, the most broken people are the ones who heal each other.

All Sophia ever wanted was for Ashton Maverick to notice her. But he was best friends with her older brother, Patrick, and a hockey star. There was no chance in Hell he'd be interested in her. But when Sophie moves back home for the summer and runs into Ashton for the first time in two years, things start to change. Between stolen glances and secret hookups, they begin to fall deeper in love with each other. But Sophie has something bigger to worry about than her big brother finding out about their secret relationship. Find out more in Hockey Baby by Ariel Hughes 🏒

She swore she'd never skate again, but the ice has a way of pulling you back-especially when the town's hockey star is watching. When Calliope Brooks loses her mother, her life is turned upside down. Forced to leave behind the familiarity of her old world, she moves to the small town of Lakehurst to live with her estranged father, the coach of the local boys' hockey team, the Lakehurst Sirens. Once a promising figure skater, Calliope has sworn off the ice-until a chance encounter with Grayson Maverick, the Sirens' star player and school heartthrob, ignites something she thought she'd lost. As Calliope finds herself drawn back to the rink, she's thrust into the chaotic, competitive world of hockey. Navigating budding friendships, lingering grief, and her growing feelings for Grayson, Calliope discovers that sometimes the only way to move forward is to embrace what makes you whole-on and off the ice. But as she steps into a role no one expected, Calliope must prove she has what it takes to be more than a fragile figurine-and face the pressures of skating with, and against, the boys who dominate the game. #1 icehockey (19th May 2025) #1 hockey (13th April 2025) #1 figureskating (20th April 2025) #1 coachesdaughter (20th April 2025) #2 greif (20th April 2025)

NOT EDITED YET Gracie Owen's a headstrong journalist major rooms with her childhood best friend JJ Anderson for junior year, little does she know she is also rooming with two other hockey players and one being Logan West the captain of MUNI's hockey team. Logan west a typical jock playboy never sticks to a girl, his rocky childhood doesn't help that either but with one look at Gracie, will she change his mind? What happens when between all the arguments they find friendship, but what if that friendship isn't enough for them? With obstacles in their way how are they going to survive junior year together. "Hi Gracie" "Hi Wessie" First book in the 'Winning Hearts' series BUT can be read as a standalone. 💘💘💘 #1 in hockey #1 in icehockey #1 in hockeyplayer #1 In offcampus #1 in roommates #2 in sports #8 in collegestories

Emery Ashford had a smart mouth. She was known for it. As an outgoing teenager Emery was always hanging out with friends and with a lack of filter she always said what was on her mind. Especially if it had to do with that irritative jock. She hated him with every fiber in her body. She hated his charming nature, his arrogance, his lack of care, and the way he got on her nerves. But the thing she hated most, although she'd never admit it, is that she would stick up for him. Not like he ever needed it. She wanted nothing more than to get away from him. But it's completely impossible. He lived right across the street. Everything about senior year had been going smoothly until, Bang. Jackson Riley had a pretty mouth. Pretty face too. As the school's football captain he's always been the talk. For years he's been entertained by the smartass that is Emery Ashford. She was a pain in his ass, but he knew he'd be bored without her. When he ends up giving Emery another concussion, he's determined to make the last two months of her senior year hell. That's if he hasn't been doing that already. There's only one thing in his way. Concussion or not Emery isn't going down without a fight. It seems the more she doesn't want him around, the more he happens to be. She thinks her life is spiraling into the ground...but maybe she has it all wrong. With an offer she can't refuse and a heat of the moment bet, it's time for the both of them to realize that there's a thin line between love and hate. And with an injury like this, that line is surely to blur. #1 in annoying [12/30/22] #1 in brothersbestfriend [1/6/23] #1 in hate [1/15/23] #1 in teens [1/28/23] #1 in tension [3/18/23] #1 in summer [5/8/23] #1 in player [5/13/23] Started [Oct 2022] Finished [May 2023]

Ever since she was a little girl Evangeline Adler has been a figure skating star. Now in college she's set her sights on USA's Olympic Team; and she's on track in doing so. Until a season ending injury and an unexpected hospital visit turns her life upside down. Needing to turn her focus to something else, love seems like the last thing on her mind. Two shitty ex boyfriends later and she's lost all hope. But maybe one last try, one last chance would bring her happiness. Alexander Grant is one of the top prospects for the NHL. After rebounding from an injury in his sophomore year of college he's back on the ice, with all eyes on him. He wants no distractions during the season, that means a limit on parties and definitely no hookups. But when his coach throws a girl into his bed, Greek Row's Fallen Angel doesn't know what to do. As Evie and Alex learn to deal with each other, conflicting feelings grow, but Evie is still stuck on a longtime relationship. Alex is far from accepting that. Now it's up to him to make her realize that her last chance, should be spent on him. ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ - 𝐂𝐨𝐥𝐥𝐞𝐠𝐞 𝐫𝐨𝐦𝐚𝐧𝐜𝐞 - "𝐅𝐫𝐢𝐞𝐧𝐝𝐬" 𝐭𝐨 𝐥𝐨𝐯𝐞𝐫𝐬 - 𝐅𝐨𝐫𝐜𝐞𝐝 𝐩𝐫𝐨𝐱𝐢𝐦𝐢𝐭𝐲 - 𝐌𝐚𝐭𝐮𝐫𝐞 𝐭𝐡𝐞𝐦𝐞𝐬 - 𝐄𝐱𝐩𝐥𝐢𝐜𝐢𝐭 𝐬𝐞𝐱𝐮𝐚𝐥 𝐜𝐨𝐧𝐭𝐞𝐧𝐭 ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ #1 in collegeromance [1/9/24] #1 in hockey [9/14/24] Started [Aug 2023] Finished [Jan 2025]

Eve Beckett, the girl with a broken soul. She has just transferred into Pembroke College as a sophomore, craving a fresh start after a rocky freshman year. Growing up in an abusive home with an absent mother and an violent father, Eve is set on never falling in love, using dance as her way of escape from reality. What happens when she bumps into a familiar face on campus, who gave her a bad impression? Carson Blake, the school golden boy. The quarterback of Pembroke college has a perfect life, a perfect family, he's got girls at every turn and is undeniably attractive. But he still feels that biting feeling in his heart that he's felt since he was a kid. In the Blake family, carrying the Blake name makes or breaks your position in the family. What will happen when the stress gets to Carson? Is there such thing as soulmates? And do Carson and Eve fit the criteria? Can they handle just being friends? And when hardships come in the way, rude families, ex crushes, the past. Can they make it out alive? Read to find out more about Eve and Carson's story. Third book in the 'Winning Hearts' series BUT can be read as a standalone. ౨ৎ ౨ৎ ౨ৎ ౨ৎ Started: { 1 July 2024 } Finished: { 15 January 2025 }

Ella Mae has had a crush on her childhood best friend, Aaron Kade, from since she can remember. Aaron happened to be one of the most popular guys in school, and a star on the boy's hockey team. One little problem, he was known to be a player. Ella was always certain he never exchanged those feelings but since they reached their high school years, will she discover that she was wrong? Will Aaron ever view Ella in the way she views him? Will something possibly form between them? Will another person get in the way?

Delphine Beauford is a 19-year-old figure skater whose sharp wit and icy demeanor keep everyone at arm's length. Known for her precise routines and relentless dedication, she's driven by a need for control and perfection. Behind her cold exterior lies a self-imposed isolation, shaped by years of strict discipline, self-doubt, and the pressure to appear flawless in every move, every word, and every glance. Kaiden McAllister, 20, is a hockey player whose confidence and charisma make him a natural leader both on and off the ice. He's cocky, fiercely competitive, and known for his social ease-a trait that hides his family's high expectations and his own fear of failure. Unapologetically himself, Kaiden is stubborn and quick-witted, often pushing boundaries to get what he wants, never backing down from a challenge. tw - anorexia, mature themes

Jordyn Rivers. Twenty year old soccer player with a mouth of a sailor and an attitude that would give Regina George a run for her money. When she gets accepted into California State University along with her two best friends, she can't wait to be released into the American college life. To have fun, be free, and of course - continue playing varsity soccer. Arriving at college, she inevitably stumbles across Jace Parker. All star basketball player, captain of the varsity team. Professional player on and off the court. Walks, talks, breaths and probably sleeps like he's the shit. And he is. Girls want him and guys want to be like him. The two hot heads cross paths, and long story short, it's hate, and electric attraction at first sight. They say you can't fight fire with fire. Two sports. Two pro-athletes. One goal. And a whole lot of tension. Winner takes all. Things are bound to get real dirty. ━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━ 「A COLLEGE SPORTS ROMANCE 」 「 ON HOLD 」 ✦ 𝙂𝙊𝙇𝘿 𝙍𝘼𝙉𝙆𝙄𝙉𝙂𝙎 ✦ #1 on collegelife - 07/01/21 #1 on rivalry - 20/03/22 #3 on athlete - 28/11/21 #4 in athletic - 22/03/21 #8 on badassreads - 01/02/21 #8 on soccer - 17/12/21 CONTENT WARNING: this book includes mature themes such as sex, alcohol and language. Mature readers only. This book supports: @BadassReads @ProjectBadBoy @ProjectBadassGirls