He's the NHL star with a cold reputation--she's the spark that could melt it all. All Lilah wants to do is keep her head down, finish her online college course, chase her dreams of becoming a baker, and survive. But when a photo caught at the wrong time with the NHL's newest star, Cole Becker, goes viral, she's suddenly thrust into the limelight--exactly where she doesn't want to be. And when the person she tried so hard to escape from resurfaces because of her new popularity, Lilah has no choice to run to the safety of fame and Cole Becker as his fake-girlfriend. Because no one can lay a finger on the newest sweetheart of hockey, can they? But Cole makes her feel things she's never felt before and she wants nothing but to be loved by the boy that makes her feel beautiful and safe. Cole Becker needs an out, and fast. A stupid rumor built on absolutely nothing is threatening to destroy the reputation he's barely built. He's only a few games into his rookie NHL season and already he's been nicknamed the NHL's "Ice King;" scary, domineering, and arrogant. So when Lilah crashes her way into his world, he has no choice but to fake-date her, to both help his reputation, and to help the girl who's already got him wrapped around her finger. He wants to show her she's worthy of love. She wants to be loved by him. And when the lines between real and fake start to blur, Lilah has to let go of the secrets in her past holding her down and let herself love the goalie. But someone is lurking in the shadows, ready to steal Lilah away from the life she's tried so hard to build. Past Rankings: #1: cinderellastory #1: hockeyromance #4: loveatfirstsight #2: minnesota #2: waitress #1: slowburn #1: shygirl

Elena Smith had never worried about hockey boys. She knew who she was, and she knew what she could handle. That certainty starts to crack when her brother, Will Smith, becomes best friends with his teammate Macklin Celebrini-and Elena realizes she may not be as unaffected as she once believed.

College life in New York is supposed to be complicated... but nothing could've prepared Lila for Jake Collins. He's hot, he's a hockey star, and he's way out of her league. When their worlds collide-sneaky late-night visits in his dorm, stolen kisses in the hallways, and wild nights out in the city-Lila can't help but get tangled in his world. But being with the most popular guy on campus isn't easy. Between jealous exes, nosy teammates, and public PDA that sparks gossip across campus, Lila has to figure out if love is worth the chaos. Can Lila handle being Jake's girl... or will the pressure of college life, hockey games, and social drama tear them apart?

Matteo is a reserved and introverted hockey player with a quiet demeanor who hides his natural sweetness and understated charm. He's the kind of guy who speaks through his actions, offering silent support and genuine kindness to those he cares about. Beneath his stoic exterior lies a deeply empathetic soul, making him the kind of person others instinctively trust. Rovena, on the other hand, is a vibrant extrovert who lights up every room she enters with her humor and effortless charisma. Sweet and caring on the surface, she exudes confidence and warmth, drawing people in with her lively personality. However, deep inside, Rovena harbors a storm of sadness and anger that she hides from the world, burying her pain behind her radiant smile and sharp wit. Together, they are a study in contrasts-Matteo's quiet strength complements Rovena's bold spirit, creating a dynamic connection filled with unspoken understanding and unguarded moments.

She never met someone that is so cold and soft at the same time, that is mean to everyone, and not to mention he is super hot. He never met someone so shy, that only minds her own business, and is a total darling and makes his cold heart melt. Liliana Smith is a total angel, she is shy, and the girl that had no friends and her parents are workaholic, she just finished high school and is about to go to college. Greyson Carter is the opposite of Liliana he is cold, has lots of friends, is a hockey player, and has the perfect family. He is on his second year of college. As everyone says, opposites attract each other.

Alina Bardot is a very talented figure skater. But her coach is having problems with her speed and hires a hockey player to teach her to be faster. When Reece gets sighed up to teach a figure skater to skate like him he has no choice but to say yes... "Book 1 of Laurie U"

Ryan wasn't expecting to end up with the captain of the hockey team as a roommate, and she certainly didn't expect the initial sexual tension between them to blossom into love. ***** In desperate need of a place to stay, Ryan Winters doesn't see an issue with rooming with the captain of the hockey team, Ethan Russell. After all, she's focused on her studies, getting over an ex, and honestly, not that into athletes. Though the more time she spends getting to know her new roommate, the more it becomes apparent that Ethan is the exact type of guy she could fall for. When lines begin to blur and drama from the past threatens to tear them apart, can the two of them find a way to keep both their friendship-and their relationship-from crumbling to pieces? [[word count: 90,000-100,000 words]] Cover designed by April Alforque

Practice makes perfect, and when you're fighting to be the best in your sport that is especially true. Ryder and Francesca are no exception. They are dedicated to their sport and refuse to let anything distracted. But when a scheduling conflict forces the two to share the ice, staying focused becomes just a little harder. TW// mentions to abuse & scenes of verbal abuse

#2 in the carolina colts series dimitri & nadia's story ~ his eyes focus on my lips briefly as he whispers "why do we always end our time together like this?" "what do you mean?" i ask and he smirks. he chuckles and looks to the side. when he finally does meet my eyes again, he has a different look and he presses a small kiss to my cheek. "goodnight, nadia." he whispers against my skin before pulling away. i swallow, "goodnight dimitri." ~ when nadia markov meets a young dimitri levin as a senior in college, she didnt expect that after their fling, and a broken condom, it would turn into something different. but it did. and instead of telling him, she finishes her last year at college, and moves across the country, in hopes that dimitri, and the harsh reality of the media, doesn't find out about her secret. but what she doesn't know is when she attends the hockey game her best friends boyfriend is playing at, dimitri is there. and after four years of not seeing him, he looks as gorgeous as ever. but what comes to a surprise to nadia is that she notices something. he's on the ice, she sees him; and he sees her. a hockey novel. all characters in this story belong to me and me only.

COMPLETE. A university student. A professional hockey player. They've proved they can be friends. Can they be more? Although they're both in their early twenties and living in Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada, their lives couldn't be more different. Camille Riccardi is a university student who doesn't feel like she has her life together quite just yet. A scary thought, considering she's graduating in a few months. Taylor Hudson, on the other hand, is exactly where he wants to be in life. Drafted first overall in the spring, he's set to begin his first National Hockey League season with the Winnipeg Storm. When they meet through mutual friends, they realize that they may have things in common, after all. They realize that maybe they could be friends. Maybe they could be even more. But it's not nearly as simple as it all sounds. This is their story. Cover designed in Canva using a photo by Jon Tyson via Unsplash.