In the thrilling world of professional hockey, where fierce competition and icy battles on the rink mirror the complexities of love, "Icebound Hearts" introduces readers to the sizzling romance between two unlikely souls. Meet Madison Lane, a passionate sports journalist with a heart as resilient as the toughest hockey puck. When she's assigned to cover the upcoming championship series, Madison never expected that her professional life would collide with the rugged world of the Coldridge Icebreakers. The team's charismatic captain, Alexander "Alex" Stone, known for his ruthless skills on the ice, becomes the unexpected centerpiece of Madison's coverage. With a stormy history and a heart that's been bruised too many times, Alex Stone is a brooding enigma, guarding himself against love as fiercely as he defends his team's goal. But when a fake dating scheme orchestrated by the team's public relations team throws Madison and Alex into a whirlwind of media attention, their worlds collide in a way neither could have predicted. As the sparks fly both on and off the ice, Madison and Alex find themselves skating on thin ice, navigating the treacherous waters of professional sports, personal insecurities, and the undeniable chemistry that refuses to be ignored. In a world where goals are scored on the rink and in matters of the heart, Madison and Alex must confront their pasts, face their fears, and learn to trust each other before the final buzzer sounds. "Icebound Hearts" is a pulse-pounding romance novel that explores the intensity of passion, the thrill of the game, and the power of love to melt even the coldest hearts. Get ready for a fast-paced, heartwarming tale that will leave you cheering for love, both on and off the ice.

•Completed with incoming edits• "Love is composed of a single soul inhabiting two bodies." - Aristotle They say everything happens for a reason, and the universe makes no mistakes. This is a different take on a black love story because we are not a monolith. Warning: This story does include mature content including adult scenes and situations. Please be advised.

#Book-2 in Lost Royalty series ( CAN BE READ STANDALONE ) He is heartless, While she is a heart specialist He kills mercilessly, And she lives to save lives Both are accustomed to blood, but with different intentions: One to give back life, the other to snatch lives In the collision of their paths, will they find a way to reconcile their differences or remain irreconcilable opposites? What will happen when destiny plays its game, binding them in a knot of marriage of convenience, where both are forced to marry each other, just to fulfill a promise?

Lucas has a bad ass temper, he doesn't give no fucks about no bitches he just a hustler. Bree on the other is the good girl she's a big girl but that doesn't stop her from being beautiful. She ain't looking for no nigga she concentrated on her business But what happens when they bump heads?

Jya Chambers has sworn off men, she is tired of pointless hook ups and one night stands, for the past year she's been celibate and has avoided the temptation between a man's thighs. She has inner healing to do, being scarred as a child has left It's mark on her as an adult. Kunpimook Bhuwakul also known as BamBam is overworked, he figures work will help keep him distracted from his own mental issues. When he met Jya through his long time friend Jackson Wang she matched his energy like no other. What happens when harmless flirting begins to turn into something neither one of them want to face?

Ace is a ruthless killer, he shoot first and ask questions later. His childhood was nothing but rough, protecting and providing for his twin brother was all he did. When he runs into Hendrix she turns his world upside down and bring out something in him he didn't even know was there. No matter how much he pushes her away, she's like the goddamn plague.

Celeste Yang is very closed off, she doesn't have any social skills, she expresses herself through her art and her tattoos. When she runs into famous kpop band BTS she catches the eyes of the youngest member Jeon Jungkook, not fascinated by his looks or his charm, he's intrigued by her and her art.

Shayla Miller is a power house plus size diva, she takes no shit from no one. Not even one of the most dangerous man in Arizona. His Blue and Brown eyes is what caught her attention, first it was just her being her than...her stomach started turning when he called. Her heart burst when he smiled at her. Spade "Spazz." Castle is in his words, "That Nigga." that nigga to everyone except Shayla Miller, he couldn't deny the attraction he has for her. First it was just her beauty, but the more he talked to her he was attracted to her mind. Will they ever come to terms on how they feel? Read and find out.

Aaliyah never planned on catching the eye of Leo Ramirez. A quiet, brooding basketball player who looks at her like she's trouble & like he'd burn the whole world for her.

"In a city that never slows down, their love moved at its own pace-real, steady, and unbreakable. He saw her worth, she felt his soul, and together, they built something the streets couldn't touch."