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As a boxer, Max Cano knows the sting of a missed right hook and the redemption of a left jab if you know how to take a hit and keep moving. When Rainey Collins is thrust into his path, he recognizes the kind of blow you don’t see coming—the kind that knocks the air out of you, not with pain but possibilities. Lowering his guard proves difficult. In the ring, his guard is high; in life, it's even higher. Rainey is vibrant and beautiful, and their connection is unforgettable.

Ryan Preston has done seven years in the NHL; he worked hard to get there, and he's all set up to sign a fresh contract. That's until his twin brother, Liam, calls in the ultimate favour. Liam asks Ryan to play a season in the UK in his place, because now's Liam's chance to play in the big league. Ryan agrees because it's just for one season, right? He'll be back home in Canada before he knows it.

Maddie McRae earns her living helping other people fall in love. Dubbed the Wedding Whisperer due to her success getting couples down the aisle, the sweet Southern belle knows the foundation of wedded bliss is built on similarities. Opposites might attract, but they don't stay together. Enter Mason Spark. Rude, arrogant, and notoriously allergic to monogamy, the hottest quarterback in the NFL is Maddie's polar opposite. He's also her new client. Her gorgeous, infuriating new client who's paying her an outrageous sum of money to find him a fake wife.

In hockey, dirty is a term used to describe an outstanding deke. And, you could say that my father pulled the biggest dirty of all. I just found out that I am the secret love child of a hockey titan. Growing up, he didn't want to have anything to do with me; and now, my new step-sister is trying to keep the whole thing a secret. If that sounds complicated, it gets way worse.

Charley Meadows has lost nearly everything she loves. Needing to calm her mind and get away from the heartache, Charley abandons the place she’s always called home. But she never expected to have her newfound peace disrupted by Wes Blackman. Snowboarder extraordinaire turned business owner, Wes has been putting in hours to keep his company as the industry leader in snowboard production. With a board launch on the horizon, Wes finds himself back on the mountain. What he hadn't expected to find was a mysterious girl with a battered heart.

In the heart of Barker University, a bond as strong as steel forms between Clara Lowe, a girl with a heart full of kindness and resilience, and Liam Russell, a rising hockey star with a steadfast sense of loyalty–until a betrayal shatters it, leaving Clara broken. When fate intervenes, bringing Liam back into Clara’s life, she stands at a crossroads: can she give their friendship a second chance, or is the damage already done? As they navigate the complexities of their rekindled bond, Clara begins to uncover depths of feelings she never realized were there.

Picture this: You just won the Super Bowl. You’re out on the town celebrating with your teammates and best friends. And the cherry on top? You meet the sexiest woman you’ve ever seen. Best. Night. Ever. That is until things get going and you discover you’re suffering from a first-ever case of...performance issues. Before you can even get a fix on your problem, poof, she’s gone, and that’s the end of that.

When the lease for my new condo falls through, I'm left scrambling until superstar goalie Grant Parker offers me and my nine-year-old daughter a place to stay. Grant is known for being rigid, stoic, and completely untouchable on the ice. I'm not sure he knows what he's getting into, inviting a chaotic third-grader into his perfectly ordered mansion. Still, he insists he has the room. So I accept, telling myself it's just temporary.

I had a plan. A perfect, neurotic, five-year plan. Then on my first day of college, I slammed face-first into the star quarterback. The one they call the "King of Campus." His blue eyes took one look at me and turned black with possession. Now my plan is in flames, and this huge, growling alpha is telling me my new schedule involves moving into his apartment, meeting his family, and letting him put his mark on my neck. He says I'm his fated mate. His omega. His forever. My brain is screaming no, but my body? It's already surrendered.

On a scale of one to 10, Quinn Thompson is a 15. Gorgeous. Fiery. A cheerleader so far out of my league, it’s embarrassing that I even fantasize about her. I need to find a way to shut down the dirty thoughts she inspires, before it’s too late. If I don’t, this whole new life of mine is at risk. Easier said than done when temptation lives right down the hall.

Elijah and I were childhood best friends turned totally love-struck teens who swore we’d elope the summer after graduation. It was supposed to be forever. Then came the photos of him with other girls—posted all over social media. And his sudden refusal to talk about our wedding in public? Yeah, I panicked. So when a mysteriously convenient out-of-the-country internship landed in my lap, I took it. Oh, and I left on our wedding day.

Every hockey player knows that the coach's daughter is off-limits. But, what about the owner's daughter? Is she off-limits too? Asking for a friend... To make things even more complicated, she's the general manager of the team. AKA my BOSS. So, yeah. If I want to see the playoffs, we need to keep this relationship a secret.

I'm in a fake relationship with hockey's biggest star. His publicist needed someone to help fix his image. And I needed the money. But neither of us wanted to do it. After all, he dates models, not physiotherapists. And I just got divorced and will never, ever, trust a man again. Colton King isn't exactly likable. As a matter of fact, he's a total a-hole. How is anyone going to believe that we are a couple?

Hockey became my sanctuary, a refuge from the chaos of my troubled home. But stepping onto the ice that fateful day thrust me into an unexpected rivalry. Grayson Hayes. Captain of our rival team, embodied everything I despised. Our clashes were fueled by a deep-rooted hatred. Beneath the surface, a dangerous tension simmered, but there was more to our rivalry than met the eye. Grayson had ruthlessly crippled my brother, shattering his dreams with a single calculated move on the ice.

My first year playing center for the brand-new AHL team, and things are off to a disastrous start. After losing my temper with the refs in front of a fan-filled arena, my coach devises a plan to “make me more likable.” It’s a horrible plan that isn’t going to work. He wants me to pretend to date a famous singer in hopes that her fans will become my fans. The last thing I want to do is date, pretend to date, or think about dating. Who has time for that when I have hockey games to win?

For Ivy Owens, the 1980s have been a tumultuous decade. So when a popular hockey player suggests that they pretend to date in order to boost her social status, it's just another strange turn of events for her. After being kidnapped and forced to live in a cult, all Ivy wants is to fit in and escape her troubled past. But unfortunately for her, that's not how high school works. Enter Corey Delacour the handsome, mysterious hockey player who has everyone talking. Coreys confidence and edgy persona captivate Ivy, and for reasons beyond her comprehension, he finds her just as fascinating.

Mitchell Turner and Alex Goodman squared off over a face-off dot throughout high school. Their schools were cross-county rivals. Those face-offs were tough on Mitchell because he harbored a huge crush on Alex. High school and college are behind the guys and they meet unexpectedly on Thanksgiving Day, once again on the ice. Mitchell is home for the holidays and is thrilled to see his crush all grown up. Alex asks Mitchell out for coffee to catch up. Could this be the start of something magical for the holidays and beyond?