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He's a grumpy single-dad hockey coach who's sworn off love. She's the nanny who could be the only woman he ever lets into his guarded heart.Silas Whittaker built his life around discipline, loyalty, and his sister's little girl, who now means everything to him. After too many personal losses, the last thing the Houston Wildcatters' first head coach needs is a distraction—especially one with bright red hair, teal glasses, and a smile that makes his daughter light up.Paloma knows she shouldn't fall for her boss. She's there to help, not to get involved with a brooding, protective father whose quiet strength makes her feel safer than she has in a long time.But long practices, late-night road trips, and a determined eight-year-old who wants to play matchmaker begin to break down all the walls Silas has put up.The more time they spend living together, the harder it is to ignore the growing attraction between them and the scary thought that this fragile, unexpected family could last. When old wounds and fears threaten to pull them apart, Silas has to decide if he's brave enough to risk his heart again and fight for the woman who already feels like home. Welcome to the Wildcatters Hockey Series, where wounded heroes fall hard, and love is always worth the final shot.

Keelie Hayes had one rule: never trust a man who could skate away.She broke it the moment she watched Cormac Bouchard spend forty minutes on the ice with Andy — a little boy who doesn't warm up to anyone — until Andy laughed for the first time all day.That's the thing about Cormac. On the ice, he's the Wildcatters' captain — the toughest, most disciplined player on the team. Off it, he's the guy who remembers your coffee order, shows up when he says he will, and has apparently decided that Keelie Hayes is worth every wall she throws at him.She has good reasons for those walls. Her father built them. Her ex reinforced them. And the fact that Cormac's ex-wife keeps showing up with her silk dresses and pearl necklaces isn't exactly helping. But Cormac has done the work. Paid for his mistakes. And he's not interested in another shot at his past — only at the future Keelie won't let herself want.Another Shot is a steamy sports romance featuring a found-family you'll want to move in with, a hero who is equal parts captain on the ice and teddy bear off it, and a love story that earns every single tear. Another Shot is a steamy hockey romance featuring:Reformed bad-boy heroGuarded heroine with a wounded heartFriends-to-lovers tensionFound family, Wildcatters chaosHigh heat, big emotions, and a swoony happily-ever-afterKeep reading the Wildcatters Hockey Series, where every win on the ice comes with a fight for the heart.

One unforgettable night. One life-changing secret. One man who refuses to walk away.Millie never planned to see NHL winger Luka Stol again, especially not with a positive pregnancy test and a past she's desperate to keep buried.Luka has faced every challenge life has given him, but nothing prepares him for finding out he's going to be a father. He's fiercely loyal and fully committed once he cares about someone, so Luka is set on protecting Millie and their baby, even if she tries to keep her distance.When danger from Millie's past closes in, the Wildcatters close ranks around them because Luka doesn't walk away from the people he loves. This time, he's ready to fight for all of them.Another Goal is a steamy hockey romance that includes:• Secret baby• One night that changes everything• Fiercely protective hero• Found family vibes• Emotional, hard-won happily ever after

He needs a wife to stay in the country. She needs protection from the man who won't stop hunting her.Agreeing to marry the most intimidating defenseman in the NHL was never part of Ida Jane Barlow's life plan. But when her violent ex refuses to let her go, and the police can't promise she's safe, Ida Jane is running out of options.So is Maxim Dolov.If the Wildcatters' star defenseman doesn't fix his visa problem before the deadline, he'll have to leave the team and the life he's built in the middle of the season. His solution is simple, efficient, and temporary: a marriage on paper.But things get complicated when Ida Jane starts seeing him as more than just the league's toughest enforcer. Protecting her soon feels less like a duty and more like something personal. Maxim even brings in a huge Tibetan Mastiff to guard her when he's not around.Maxim gives his all to everything—hockey, loyalty, and especially to the woman wearing his ring. As danger gets closer and their pretend marriage starts to feel real, Maxim has to decide if he's willing to risk everything—his career, his future, and his guarded heart—to keep Ida Jane safe.And Ida Jane will have to trust that the toughest man on the ice might also be the only one who will never abandon her.Another Hit is a steamy hockey romance featuring:·       Marriage of convenience·       A fiercely protective Russian defenseman·       Stalker-ex danger stakes·       "e;He falls first"e; devotion energy·       Found family Wildcatters moments·       A giant guard dog who takes his job very seriously·       High heat and a deeply emotional happily-ever-afterWelcome back to the Wildcatters Hockey Series, where loyalty means everything and even the toughest players fall the hardest.

Some loves never fade. Some men never stop fighting for the woman they lost.Three years ago, NHL player Paxton Naese broke Hana's heart and his own when his powerful father pressured him to leave the only woman who ever truly understood him.Now she's back, stronger and more guarded, carrying scars from an accident that changed the future she once imagined.Paxton is known for his control and confidence, but Hana is the one person he's never been able to move on from. Their chemistry is still strong, even as old wounds resurface and the same challenges threaten to pull them apart again.This time, Paxton refuses to let anyone else decide who he can love. Walking away is no longer an option, and he'll risk his career, his family's approval ... everything ... if it means proving to Hana that she was always the only one. Another Face-Off is a steamy hockey romance featuring:• Former lovers with unfinished business• Protective hero determined to make it right• Found family and team loyalty• Sizzling chemistry with a deeply emotional HEA

He's the toughest defenseman in the league, but everything changes when it comes to her.Lennon Cruz is a powerhouse on the ice and a gentle giant off it. Loyal, steady, and quietly devoted, he's never forgotten the woman he met during the most terrifying weekend of his life. He walked away from her because he thought staying would only put her in danger.Vivian has always put others first. She never expected the man who once looked at her like she was his whole world to come back into her life.When the Wildcatters hire Vivian to help care for Lennon's mother during her cancer battle, distance is no longer an excuse. Fear isn't, either.Lennon fell for her first, and he fell hard. This time, he won't let her go.Protecting Vivian doesn't mean pushing her away. It means standing by her side and daring anyone or anything to try to take her from him. Another Powerplay is a steamy hockey romance featuring:• Cinnamon roll hero with fierce protective instincts• He falls first—and harder• Friends-to-lovers energy• Loyal, steady D-man• Found family and emotional healing

Sometimes love isn't lost. It's just waiting for someone brave enough to fight for it again.Naomi and Adam built their life around hockey, family, and quiet devotion. But when their baby arrives too soon, their world falls apart and long-hidden fears come to the surface.Exhaustion, grief, and unspoken resentment push their marriage to the edge. With support from the Wildcatters family, they have to face what matters most and decide if they can rebuild—not just for their child, but for each other.Some vows are meant to last, and some loves are worth choosing over and over.Another Holiday is a heartfelt, steamy novella that includes:• Marriage in trouble• Protective, devoted hero• Found family support• Emotional reconciliation• A deeply satisfying second-chance HEA