She's a sophomore at Columbia University-sharp, ambitious, and unforgettable. After years of loneliness and bullying growing up, she arrived on campus determined to reinvent herself. Now, she's thriving: top of her classes, surrounded by real friends, and chasing her dream of becoming a best-selling author. Her warm, magnetic presence draws people in, but beneath her confidence lingers the pain of her past. Then there's him-the boy she's clashed with since her first week. Quick-witted, infuriating, and impossible to ignore, every encounter between them sparks tension, teasing, and undeniable chemistry. Their rivalry is a constant game of snark and stolen glances, but beneath all the banter, something deeper simmers-something neither of them is ready to admit. Because sometimes, the line between enemies and something more is thinner than it seems. ღ He's the campus bad boy-the hockey captain with a smirk that melts ice and a reputation for chaos and charm. Raised on New York's Upper East Side, he grew up surrounded by wealth, but beneath the polished surface, his childhood was marked by divorce, loneliness, and broken family ties. College at Columbia offered him a fresh start, and he quickly made himself a king on campus-top of his class, star athlete, life of every party. But everything changed when he met her. From their first encounter, she challenged him like no one else ever had. Their banter was electric, their tension undeniable. What started as teasing and rivalry slowly twisted into something deeper-something real. Because beneath the smirks and sarcasm, she saw the pieces of him no one else bothered to look for. And that scared him more than he cared to admit.

After the aftermath of a not-so-great one night stand, everything turns around for Andrea and Miles. Andrea Brennan has gone through the entirety of her college career without any trouble and she goes to a party school which is saying something. Andrea is at school on multiple scholorships and her dad is paying for the rest. Growing up, education was the most important to her and so she has spent all her life being perfect. It's been easy for the most part but now-- now Andrea has got herself mixed up with the biggest player (on and off the ice), Miles Watson. Miles Watson is the star player University of Minnesota, Twin Cities and has been for the entirity of his college career. He was recruited right after highschool and has been working hard to keep the best image for himself. College hockey is pretty serious and nothing is more serious than trying to get on a professional team. Miles has been working toward his professional career for the longest time and getting involved with a girl has never been apart of that plan. Oh but it does happen. andrea and Miles have an one night stand and the next day is a different outcome for different parties. The two do not let the night gopeacefully and nsteatd work to make it hard for each other. With spiteful retorts and incredible banter, the two don't realize that they are connected in more than one way, but they will soon find out.

Brynnley Adams, a senior at Mount Grey University who can not wait to finish her senior year of college to start her career in marketing. Brynnley is a quiet girl on campus compared to her roommate Jensen, who lives at every party on campus. Brynnley works at a country club to help pay for college. She hates working at the country club because it's filled with old, privileged men who treat Brynnley like a servant. She is just trying to finish college so she can finally quit this shady job and start her life. Carter Jones, Captain of Mount Grey University Hockey team, in his senior year waiting to start his career in the NHL. Carter is the biggest playboy at school, with a new girl on his lap every time someone looks his way. Coming from a wealthy family, Carter has always been privileged. He doesn't care about getting a degree or finding love. His goal is to make it to the NHL. While being the son of a successful and rich lawyer of a dad, he always gets knocked down when his father tells him to be a lawyer like him. Nothing is going to stop him from his dream of being an NHL player. One thing Carter and Brynnley have in common is they both hate the same person. He is a member at the country club she works at, and He is Carter's Father. What will happen when these two totally opposite people meet at a party? What will these two do when they decide to work together to get the person they hate the most out of their lives for good? Will they fall in love, will they completely hate each other, or will they find out their unexpected meeting becomes an unexpected love? Read more about Brynnley and Carter and see how they turn out. Rankings- #2 - nhlhockey on 1/24/24 #1 - countryclub on 2/17/24 #5 - hockey on 2/1/24 #1 - icehockey on 2/2/2024 #1 - cliche on 2/17/2024

Morgan Davis came to college hoping for a fresh start - not to fall apart. Quiet, bright, and carrying scars no one sees, Morgan just wants to survive her freshman year and maybe, finally, feel like she belongs. But everything unravels when the boy she thought she wanted betrays her in the worst possible way... and her so-called friend is the one holding the knife. Enter Crew Larson - a brooding senior with a temper, a protective streak a mile wide, and a secret soft spot that only Morgan seems to reach. He's everything she's not supposed to want - possessive, obsessive, dangerous - and he doesn't care who he has to burn to keep her safe. As their worlds collide, Crew becomes her anchor. Her storm. Her addiction. He teaches her how to fight back, how to feel again, how to take control of her own pleasure - and he makes sure no one ever lays a hand on her again. But Morgan has demons that don't die quietly. And Crew's rage burns hot enough to destroy everything. What begins as a slow burn turns into an all-consuming fire - and once the line between love and obsession blurs, there's no going back. He'd kill for her. She just has to decide if she'll let him.

A one-night stand turns into a high-stakes game of survival when a dental hygienist becomes the secret lucky charm of a grumpy goalie. -------------------- One night, fake names, and no strings was supposed to be my escape. Now, I'm the last hope for a pro hockey goalie who thinks I'm some lucky charm capable of flipping his abysmal season. As a Type 1 Diabetic, numbers govern my life: glucose levels, carb counts, and the low balance of my bank account. I moved to San Francisco for a fresh start, not to become the "lucky charm" of a professionally notorious grump. After our steamy, anonymous night, I did the sensible thing: I ran. But the universe flexes a cruel sense of humor. My new job as dental assistant for the San Francisco Bears' pro-hockey team puts me face-to-face-and finger-to-mouth-with the man I can't forget. Connor Schmidt's convinced I'm the cure to his career-worst slump. He's closed-off, stubborn, and way too hot for my professional safety. I need this job to survive. Literally. But with the coach hunting for "distractions" to fire, and Connor refusing to let me go, I'm stuck in a game I can't afford to lose. He's playing for redemption. I'm playing for my life. And the more we lose ourselves in his "luck-with-benefits agreement," the more falling for him is the most reckless thing I've ever done. 18 + for explicit sexual content #1 sports, #1 spicy, #1 sweet, #1 chicklit, #1 contemporaryromance #1 hockeyplayer, #1 maturethemes #36 romance Story is complete.

She was never supposed to end up in his world. He was never supposed to look twice at her. Emera Graham has spent her life fighting for control-over her studies, her future, and the parts of herself shaped by a past she refuses to be defined by. At Briar U, she finally has a space that feels like her own...until a leaking ceiling, a broken apartment, and one very inconvenient brother change everything. Now she's living under the same roof as Dean Di Laurentis-Briar's infamous hockey player, certified problem, and her brother's close friend. Dean knows rules. He just rarely follows them. Especially not the ones that involve her. What starts as forced proximity turns into late-night arguments, accidental softness, and a tension neither of them can name without crossing a line they can't uncross. Because she is off limits, and he has never been good at staying away from things he shouldn't want. #1 in Dean Di Laurentis #1 Hockey Romance #1 College Student #1 College romance 1st OFF CAMPUS FANFIC TO HIT A MILI ROCK REPUBLISHED + BONUS CHAPTERS started: may 15th, 2026 finished:

They were best friends before they knew what love was. Now, Ivy Cooper might be about to lose everything-including him. Ivy Cooper has grown up in the spotlight. As the daughter of Columbia University legends and New York's golden couple, she's always lived with high expectations, an infamous last name, and a future people think they've already written for her. But Ivy has her own story to tell-and she's finally ready to tell it. Her first chapter? Columbia University, just like her parents. Her second? Falling for her best friend. Luca James-hockey prodigy, son of family friends, and the boy who's always been there-is everything Ivy swore she wouldn't fall for. Charming, loyal, infuriating, and completely off-limits. Their bond has always been unshakable, but the older they get, the harder it is to ignore the way he looks at her... and the way her heart races when he does. When Ivy's assigned to cover Columbia's hockey team for her journalism project, the lines between friendship and something more begin to blur. The pressure of family legacies, early NHL drafts, and old secrets threaten to tear them apart before they've even had a chance to figure out what this is. Because sometimes love plays dirty. And sometimes, the biggest risk is taking the shot you've been afraid to make all along. A friends-to-lovers sports romance filled with slow-burn tension, late-night confessions, and emotional depth, Offside Obsession is Ivy Cooper's bold, heartfelt debut about rewriting your story-and choosing love on your own terms.

I'm sorry I wasn't looking" I said rubbing my elbow because his chest was HARD. "Yeah you weren't, Watch where you're going" he said in a rude tone. I was furious at this moment because he wasn't looking either. It was his fault too. "Helloo! You watch your tone. You're not supposed to talk to me like that...anyone, for the matter of fact" He grabbed my wrist and pulled me to his side so my back was on his chest...well his torso because I was obviously shorter. And let me tell you his colonge was addictive. I loved it but I was angry to pay attention to that. "Listen, whatever your name is. I guess you're new here, so let me give you a little peice of advice. DON'T MESS WITH ME" he said warning me. But I was obviously not taking it. "Listen you whatever YOUR name is, I'm not afraid of your little threats so don't even bother giving me any advices" I said mocking him. He growled in pain as I hit him in his stomach with my elbow and left not even looking back but I could imagine his anger filled face. ••••••••••••••••••••••• This is a story about a love that happened accidentally. None of them expected this. It just happened. Tara is a shy sweet, introvert and innocent college girl who loved her small bubble where her loved ones are allowed. In case of boys and all, she didn't pay attention to that. She thought she always liked sweet guys. But she had an encounter with a rude and arrogant guy who she hated in the very first glance. Raunak was a rude college senior who thought he ruled the world. He was a typical 'ameer baap ki bigdi aulaad". What happens when he meets Tara who doe sn't seem to be affected by any of these and talks back to his rude behavior. He thought being rude was a quality and He thought he would get his heart broken if he will be nice and sweet and people will use him. But when Tara entered his life, it all changed. She showed him who he really was.

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?

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