Redtails Hockey Series by Stephanie Julian

Redtails Hockey goaltender Shane Conrad had been having a great year...until recently. His slump couldn't happen at the worst time. He needs to get his head in the game, not find a woman to screw with it. Until he meets Bliss Vescovi. She's the perfect distraction--hot as hell in bed and smart enough out of it to realize their affair will end with the season. Bliss isn't looking for a commitment, especially not from an intense, driven man used to control... moreRedtails Hockey goaltender Shane Conrad had been having a great year...until recently. His slump couldn't happen at the worst time. He needs to get his head in the game, not find a woman to screw with it. Until he meets Bliss Vescovi. She's the perfect distraction--hot as hell in bed and smart enough out of it to realize their affair will end with the season. Bliss isn't looking for a commitment, especially not from an intense, driven man used to control. Her ex's need for control had nearly made her his emotional slave and she's sworn she'll never give another man that kind of hold over her again. But a one-night stand with a hot hockey player who won't be around forever? Totally doable. Until Shane's off-beat humor and killer smile get around the guard on her heart. And Bliss's open warmth makes him believe the game might not be everything there is in life. When Shane gets called up to the NHL, Bliss believes she's found the perfect way to break up. But Shane's nickname isn't Brick Wall for nothing. He won't go down without a fight because he knows, no matter where he is, Bliss belongs at his side. less

Riley Hatch is a fast-talking minor-league hockey player with a reputation as a grinder. He goes in deep, hits hard and comes out with the puck. He’s not known for giving up and, when he meets a cool blonde who trips all his switches, he’s not about to take no for an answer. Aly Martin’s aversion to professional athletes falters when faced with the six-foot-four hockey god towering over her. He’s everything she never wanted in a man…overtly sexy, rough around the edges and pushy... moreRiley Hatch is a fast-talking minor-league hockey player with a reputation as a grinder. He goes in deep, hits hard and comes out with the puck. He’s not known for giving up and, when he meets a cool blonde who trips all his switches, he’s not about to take no for an answer. Aly Martin’s aversion to professional athletes falters when faced with the six-foot-four hockey god towering over her. He’s everything she never wanted in a man…overtly sexy, rough around the edges and pushy. And absolutely irresistible. Riley falls hard and fast but he knows he’s going to need more than determination to break down Aly’s reservations. But will his lifelong dream of making it to the NHL cost him the woman of his dreams? less

He's ready to fight for love... Coming into a team in the middle of the season is never easy but veteran hockey player Will MacDonald is a tough guy. He's not afraid to drop his gloves in defense of his teammates and he's never met a woman who made his heart pound as hard as a good fight. Until he has a chance collision with a curvy brunette. Jess Gardiner has been around hockey all her life... moreHe's ready to fight for love... Coming into a team in the middle of the season is never easy but veteran hockey player Will MacDonald is a tough guy. He's not afraid to drop his gloves in defense of his teammates and he's never met a woman who made his heart pound as hard as a good fight. Until he has a chance collision with a curvy brunette. Jess Gardiner has been around hockey all her life. Her dad, an NHL scout, taught her everything he knows about the game and she believes Will is exactly what the young Redtails team needs. He's just not what she needs in her life, even if he is huge, hot and hard-bodied. Will is used to fighting for what he wants but winning Jess's heart might be the toughest battle of his life. less

On the ice, Derek Flaherty is an instigator. He can goad an opponent into throwing down his gloves with a few well-chosen words. Off the ice, he’s the life of any party. His Redtails teammates love him…when they don’t want to smack him. Hockey is his life, but he’s about to take a shot to the heart. Sophie Tsoukalos is well acquainted with chaos. She’s the youngest of four sisters and works in her parents’ bar. She’s used to dealing with drunks and toddlers... moreOn the ice, Derek Flaherty is an instigator. He can goad an opponent into throwing down his gloves with a few well-chosen words. Off the ice, he’s the life of any party. His Redtails teammates love him…when they don’t want to smack him. Hockey is his life, but he’s about to take a shot to the heart. Sophie Tsoukalos is well acquainted with chaos. She’s the youngest of four sisters and works in her parents’ bar. She’s used to dealing with drunks and toddlers. She’s not used to dealing with a man with a panty-dropping smile and the body of a god. From the moment he sees Sophie, Derek discovers what it’s like to be struck dumb. For about two seconds. Then he does what he does best. He charms his way into her bed. But can he charm his way into her life? less

He left her behind to chase his dream...Kyle is back in the minors to rehab his career but that's not all he's hoping to fix. He wants to win back the girl he left behind. But convincing Leah to take another chance on this former playboy will be harder than making it back to the NHL.Previously published in the HOCKEY HOLIDAYS anthology

Opposites attract…and ignite. On the ice, Justin Perry is always in control. As one of the Reading Redtails’ best defensemen, he plays with an intense focus and skates like he was born on blades. Off the ice, he’s content to keep his eyes on the prize: a spot on an NHL team. Except when Vivi Martin’s around. She’s bright, bold and beautiful and Justin can’t make himself look away... moreOpposites attract…and ignite. On the ice, Justin Perry is always in control. As one of the Reading Redtails’ best defensemen, he plays with an intense focus and skates like he was born on blades. Off the ice, he’s content to keep his eyes on the prize: a spot on an NHL team. Except when Vivi Martin’s around. She’s bright, bold and beautiful and Justin can’t make himself look away. Vivi can’t help but notice Justin’s interest and, yeah, she’s not immune to his awkward charm or his grin that steals her breath. But falling for another athlete who will only leave and break her heart is the last thing she needs. Been there, done that. No t-shirt required. She’s too busy working three part-time jobs to make ends meet while figuring out how to use her passion for photography to build a career. Until Vivi gets a peek at what’s underneath Justin’s boy-scout exterior and discovers a tattooed hunk who rocks her world with a kiss. She’d be a fool to pass up a chance to get him in her bed....and in front of her camera. And Vivi’s no fool. But when a career-focused hockey player pursues a free spirit who’s built a fortress of ice around her bruised heart, Justin’s going to have to step up and take his best shot to break through Vivi’s walls...and hope it doesn’t shatter them both. less

He’s cool as ice and hot AF Jake Mozik has fought his way back from a possible career-ending injury and has returned to the Redtails focused and ready to reclaim his former glory as half of the best defensive duo in the league. But his attraction to the fierce Faith is unexpected and distracting. Faith doesn’t usually fall for overly confident, uber sexy jocks. But when she does, apparently she falls pretty damn hard. Jake is so not her type. Or so she thinks... moreHe’s cool as ice and hot AF Jake Mozik has fought his way back from a possible career-ending injury and has returned to the Redtails focused and ready to reclaim his former glory as half of the best defensive duo in the league. But his attraction to the fierce Faith is unexpected and distracting. Faith doesn’t usually fall for overly confident, uber sexy jocks. But when she does, apparently she falls pretty damn hard. Jake is so not her type. Or so she thinks. Until he shows up to volunteer at the alternative school where she works and she sees a different side of the normally cocky athlete. He’s kind and patient and— Damn it, she is not falling for this guy. She’s rebuilding her life after a near-fatal accident and there’s no room for a man. Jake is determined to make room in Faith’s life. And once he sets his mind on something, he doesn’t let go until he gets what he wants. And he wants it all… less

She’s the one who got away…Wallflower Emma has had a crush on star athlete Nick since high school, but when he left to play professional hockey, she wrote him off. And still dreams of the one who got away. When her college roommate drags her to a Redtails Hockey game, Emma is shocked when Nick tracks her down and asks her out.When Nick sees Emma at the game, he feels like he got an early Christmas present…and a second chance... moreShe’s the one who got away…Wallflower Emma has had a crush on star athlete Nick since high school, but when he left to play professional hockey, she wrote him off. And still dreams of the one who got away. When her college roommate drags her to a Redtails Hockey game, Emma is shocked when Nick tracks her down and asks her out.When Nick sees Emma at the game, he feels like he got an early Christmas present…and a second chance. This time around, he’s not giving up on the wary Emma until he gets his holiday wish… Emma in his bed and in his life. less

A sexy-sweet standalone guaranteed to melt your heart What’s next? That’s what pro hockey player Frank is coming home to figure out. He’s not the same brash kid he was when he left. He’s older, more experienced…and looking to settle down after bouncing from team to team for years. He’s ready to set down roots and for a change, including a secret passionate affair with the younger woman who takes care of his grandmother... moreA sexy-sweet standalone guaranteed to melt your heart What’s next? That’s what pro hockey player Frank is coming home to figure out. He’s not the same brash kid he was when he left. He’s older, more experienced…and looking to settle down after bouncing from team to team for years. He’s ready to set down roots and for a change, including a secret passionate affair with the younger woman who takes care of his grandmother. Single-mom Amethyst works long hours to make a better life for her and her son. A romantic relationship ranks low on her list of priorities, somewhere between her college classwork and her two jobs. But when her employer’s hot grandson arrives in the middle of the night, she’s not prepared for the immediate attraction that sparks between them. Like the cinnamon rolls she bakes, Frank is sweet with just the right amount of spice, and she can’t stop with one taste. But will the game Frank loves lure him back to life on the road? Or will this newfound passion and instant family give him the roots he craves? less