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Ashley Hamilton and Morgan Cameron have been best friends since childhood. Now married, they are the 'It' couple of tennis, winning title after title, tournament after tournament. Together, with their best friend and fellow tennis star Tony Regada, they are unstoppable on the court.However, Ashley and Morgan's relationship is tested when Ashley receives a series of death threats after her continued winning streak. She's not ready to retire from playing, but how can they start a family when her life is in constant peril?Love's Final Match takes you on Ashley's journey to become the number one women's tennis player in the world while simultaneously navigating love and loss, family and friendship. When tragedy and hardship threaten to tear Ashley's world apart, will her faith and inner strength be enough to see her through?

Self-discovery. Sounds simple, right? After all, you're already there. You're already you. So it can surprise us that it takes so much time, and so much effort. It surprises Nathan Bartlett.Nathan has lost two family members in a few years. It surprises him to realize he hadn't known them nearly as well as he'd thought, and this makes him question his own worth. And it makes him feel like he belongs nowhere. So he goes on a spiritual quest.Professional hike leader Conroy Finnegan--sexy, very masculine, and charismatic--leads Nathan to the Kalalau Trail on the island of Kaua'i, "... a place where magic happens, where the very names are magical: Na Pali. Ho'olulu. Waiahuakua. Hanakoa. Hanakapi'ai."Conroy seduces Nathan in more ways than one. He leads Nathan to paradise and lets him find his own way back. Nathan begins his journey as a searcher. On the way he becomes a seeker. These states of mind are different. And they lead Nathan on different journeys.Walk with him.

Top 100 Sports Romance Bestseller Dylan Culderway is more than hockey's top defenseman. He's the kind of guy who's always there to help a friend. Plus, he's a true gentleman. More importantly, certainly to the ladies, is that Dylan is hot enough to melt ice. Dylan's no womanizer, though. He doesn't have time for love. Seems he's too busy running away from his past. Or is he running to his past? When Dylan meets Chloe Tettersaw, the pretty new girl in town, everything changes. A relationship and love are no longer off the table. But it's not all smooth sailing. When a mysterious stalker makes Chloe's life a living hell the couple find themselves, and their burgeoning love, tested. Little does Dylan know this may be his chance to rewrite history . . . and maybe this time he can make things right. The past and present are about to collide for Dylan and Chloe. Are they ready? Can it heal their damaged souls? Or will it tear them apart? Caution on Ice is the fourth novel in the bestselling Boys of Winter hockey romance series but can be read as a standalone.

Praised by Wall Street Journal Bestselling Author Ilsa Madden-Mills as "the usual Grey crisp writing, lovable heroes that you kinda want to slap, and a heroine that doesn't back down." Hockey star Nolan Solvenson is nothing short of skilled perfection, both on and off the ice. Or so everyone thinks. His teammates are constantly hitting him up for advice, but really, when it comes to his own life, Nolan can't seem to make the right moves anymore. Blame it all on Lainey Shelburne, a woman he wants but is determined to keep at arm's length. That's why, after a few sexy encounters, he unceremoniously blows her off. When they're reunited, facing off against the fiery cocktail waitress becomes the challenge of his life. Lainey is furious with him for dumping her and wants nothing more than to kick him in the junk. But Nolan--typical man--is only interested in getting Lainey back in his bed. That plan is shot all to hell when they reach a shaky truce and Lainey drops the bomb that all she's looking for now is a "just friends" relationship with Nolan. Take that, Mr. Hot Right Winger! Suddenly, the "know-it-all" athlete is skating on thin ice as he tries to hide his burgeoning feelings from the one woman who has the ability to thaw his heart. But is Lainey willing to try a relationship with him again? Can Nolan resist the urge to walk away? Resistance on Ice is the second installment in the bestselling Boys of Winter hockey romance series and can be read as a standalone. Sports Romance/Romantic Comedy

Can renowned college football coach David Dryer save his hometown from a ruthless man who seeks revenge for a long-ago gridiron loss? The former all-star football player turned legendary coach has not been forgotten by the townspeople of Leduc. In this coming of age in middle age tale, Coach David Dryer endeavors to overcome his addiction to painkillers, while everyone in Leduc wonders if there's enough fight left in their hero to save their town and all they hold dear.

"Hilarious and perfectly 'played' sports romance that I devoured in one sitting! I can't wait to read more." -#1 NYT Bestselling author Rachel Van Dyken Hot hockey superstar Brent Oliver has it all-good looks, charm, dozens of endorsement deals, and a spectacular career. Uh, nix that last one. Brent has the talent and skill that should have his career soaring. But something is wrong. He's lost his hockey mojo and can't get it back. Enter Aubrey Shelburne, life coach to the stars. Aubrey's worked with some difficult celebrities, but she's never encountered a guy quite like Brent Oliver. Or has she? Seems a reckless night of partying, one that had Aubrey waking up in a strange man's bed, is about to bite her in the ass. That is, if Brent doesn't first. Fighting an off-the-charts attraction, Aubrey and Brent must learn to work together. But it's not an easy task when they're at each other's throats every minute. Is this relationship a disaster in the making? Or is it destiny? Washboard abs and sex toy mishaps aside, Destiny on Ice is a fun and irreverent romp that'll have you swooning on one page and laughing on the next. Sports Romance/Romantic Comedy **can be read as a standalone** **EACH BOOK IN THE BOYS OF WINTER SERIES FEATURES A DIFFERENT HOCKEY PLAYER'S STORY**

Top 100 Sports Romance Bestseller Jaxon Holland is more than a top-scoring center for the Las Vegas Wolves--he's also the biggest "player" on the team. Women love him, flock to him, lust for his sculpted body. Yeah, life is good for this hockey player. Or it was until lately. After blowing a key play in what may have been the biggest game of the season, the fans sour on Jaxon. Good thing memories are short, right? Uh, they're not when a widely popular sports blogger, known simply as Mr. Hockeypants, calls Jaxon out and places all the blame for the loss on him. Life goes from bad to worse, and Jaxon wants to get away. Good thing one of his teammates has a beautiful, secluded beach house he can escape to. Sand, sun, surf, and lots of alone time sound good to this disgruntled centerman. Only problem is the beach house is already occupied--by beautiful and spunky Cara Milne. Cara and Jaxon are off to a rocky start after an extremely awkward first meeting. Yeah, these two pretty much hate each other. But Jaxon, forever a "player" at heart, vows to win his housemate over. What he doesn't know is Cara is Mr. Hockeypants! His worst enemy, the bane of his existence! And she's determined that he never finds out. Too bad keeping a secret is more slippery than ice, especially when you start falling in love with the guy you almost destroyed. Player on Ice is the fifth novel in the bestselling Boys of Winter hockey romance series but can be read as a standalone.

13 year-old Tansy has a chip on her shoulder the size of the skateboard that left her a paraplegic. No matter how she tries, she can't get excited about starting Junior High. She has to watch as her friends realize their dream of making the Angel cheer squad--without her. Despite what her perpetually cheerful physical therapist says she can see no happy ending for someone like her. Her best friend and the one armed assistant cheer coach, keep preaching about their God and His love until she wants to throw her chair at them. But there's something about the two of them-something peaceful and happy that might be nice to have. Before she can help herself she begins to believe that maybe the most impossible dreams can come true.

One smooth hit, that's all it took. Football ran my life until one play changed everything for me, "The" Theo Timms. Beautiful women waiting for a chance with me-Gone. Groupies standing in line to get an autograph on a ball or a nice rack-Gone. Fans wishing for the chance to talk to me-Gone. Even as the fraternity president, I couldn't score as many babes as before. Now I'm the QB intern coach for the Texas Agriculture Rams and thrilled to have the job. Enter a beautiful babe causing me all sorts of problems. Now, all bets are off on where my life's headed. She's hot, and I plan to see how fast the sparks ignite between us. A female on an all-male team makes heads turn. I do not care. I ended my college career as India Durham, best kicker in the conference. Now, I plan to start chalking up wins as a coach, one kick at a time. Male bullies beware, I'm not a pushover. I fought my way to the top as a woman in a man's world while playing college football, and I'll do it again as a coach. Stay out of my way. Landing an internship at TAU begins a new chapter in my life, but the brick wall between my goal and me this time is a god-like, dark-haired, tattooed coach. How am I supposed to concentrate on my job with him beside me on the sideline? Turns out, Timms is the least of my worries.

Top 100 Sports Romance Bestseller Fun-loving professional hockey player Benjamin "Benny" Perry is all about scoring, both on and off the ice. With his good looks and easygoing personality, women flock to him, which is great. It keeps things the way this Las Vegas Wolves forward likes--uncomplicated. Too bad that's all about to change. When Benny decides to get back at his coach by pursuing his daughter, Eliza, who's just returned to town under mysterious circumstances, complications abound. What begins as a simple conquest becomes anything but when Benny starts to really fall for Eliza. But something is up. Though Eliza seems to be as into him as he is to her, Benny senses she's hiding something. Or maybe she's hiding someone. Benny would never guess Eliza is hiding a baby--her baby. But it doesn't end there. The father of her child just happens to be a hockey player too. And he's Benny's biggest nemesis. Now he's joining the team. Talk about complicated! Complications on Ice is the third novel in the bestselling Boys of Winter hockey romance series but can be read as a standalone.

Top 100 Bestseller in Sports Romance Confession time: My name is Noel Sandlund and I play professional hockey--defense to be exact.I lead a pretty good life. I'm not hurting for money and the ladies seem to like me.>See, while I was in Sweden playing in the world hockey championships this off-season, I met Maisie Troy. And, man, she's it for me. Confession time: I'm Maisie Troy.This summer I met a man who's everything I've ever wanted and more.His name is Noel and he's hot and sweet and plays amazing hockey.>Too bad there's one huge problem--I'm not who he thinks I am. No, I'm just an illusion.>Illusion on Ice is the seventh novel in the bestselling Boys of Winter hockey romance series but can be read a a standalone.

Sam Walters has made a deal with the devil.In order to win a much-needed contract as physical therapist to one of the NHL's leading hockey teams, Sam must delay the recovery of their sniper, Mac Wanowski. The trouble is, the more she gets to know the taciturn hockey player, the more she aches to help him.Mac 'The Hammer' Wanowski chased the Stanley Cup dream for too many years. Last time he was close it had cost him his wife. As injuries continue to plague the team, Mac works to catch a killer and keep the woman he's come to love from the hands of a madman. Hockey can be a dangerous sport, especially when millions of dollars are at stake.

There's always love in the air at weddings. Or is it just lust? Yea, it's probably just lust.Ari & Logan don't know each other. Yet. They're thrown together at the singles table by the sheer misfortune of not having a plus one and quickly discover that champagne and tequila shots are just the excuse they needed to find themselves on the brink of the best - or worst - idea ever.Logan's a running back for the North Carolina Hogs and isn't looking for a relationship.Ari totally agrees as she doesn't have time to integrate his busy schedule with her own.F*ck buddies it is. Simple and easy - no strings.Sounds perfect, right? Or is it too good to be true?

Scared shitless and questioning everything he had ever known, Jackson Straw heads west on the fishing trip of a lifetime, a journey which tests his angling skills and fortitude, while pushing his grasp on reality to the breaking point.

My friends used to tell me 'What happens in Vegas stays in Vegas.' Clearly, they lied because a few months later, I found out my one-night stand was pregnant. I couldn't handle a baby. I was Griffin Rockwell, the best wide receiver the league had ever seen. But what choice did I have? My baby girl was coming whether I was ready for her or not.Brooke turned out to be an amazing woman and mother. For seven years, we were the MVP's of co-parenting-and even better friends.That all changed when tragedy struck our makeshift family and I was faced with the terrifying possibility of losing the one woman I was quickly realizing I couldn't live without.I was at the height of my career and on the path to becoming the greatest of all time. But keeping my family together, with Brooke by my side, might prove to be the hardest route of all.

I knew exactly what I wanted out of my senior year.A full ride to Northwestern University, the title of American High School Journalist of the year, and a kiss, not just any kiss, but one from the boy I've been in love with since the sixth grade.By October, my plan was fully in motion with liplock by Christmas eminent. Eminent, that was, until Andie Mercantile moved to Marlowe Junction, swooping both my beat and my man.Now, I'm stuck writing the sports column-a subject I know nothing about. My goals aren't unobtainable, but they will take a lot more work. Just because a sports writer has never won journalist of the year before, doesn't mean it can't be done. And as for the kissing part, I'm not counting myself out just yet. After all, maybe learning a bit about competition is just what I need.Off Center is the second book in the Varsity Girlfriends series.