NORTHWEST ICE ROMANCE SERIES
Romance and sports mingle in this new contemporary romance series set in the cities of the the northwest teams of the National Hockey League. Visit Calgary, Winnipeg, Vancouver, Edmonton, Seattle, San Jose and St Paul. Meet the men who play with grit and strength as they find romance in this sweet and swoony, slightly sporty, Christian contemporary romance series that continues the legacy of the Original Six.
FIRE AND ICE - now available
Hannah Wade's heart might've once been touched by a rancher's son, but her real passion has always been sports. Years later, when her sports career is cut short by injury and an opportunity arises to be one of Calgary's first female sports analysts, she jumps at the chance. Trouble is, some of the old dinosaurs she works with think she's only there to look good, add ratings, and stir controversy among the fiercely loyal hockey fans. She longs for the chance to prove herself, so when an opportunity comes along to interview newly traded defenseman Franklin James, she meets him. Or, more accurately, re-meets him. With disastrous effect.
Growing up with three sisters means Franklin thought he knew something about women, but nothing had ever prepared him for the sparkling firecracker that is Hannah. And yet her vibrant personality holds a sweetness and soft side, something that draws his interest and protectiveness when an interview goes south. And there's something about her that's vaguely familiar...
Can these two overcome prejudice and find a way forward? And what has faith - or the lack of - got to do with anything?
Fire and Ice is the first book in the new Northwest Ice hockey romance series, a sweet and swoony, slightly sporty, Christian contemporary romance series, perfect for fans of Becky Wade, Courtney Walsh, and Susan May Warren.
THE LOVE PENALTY - now available
Sometimes there's a hefty price to pay when two opposites attract...
With her fondness for tattoos and spider jewelry Sylvie Jenkins is used to being pre-judged and misunderstood. She has friends and connections but she still feels alone, and works several jobs while daydreaming about finding a guy who sees further than skin deep and won’t shy away from her battered heart. So when a hot pro hockey player with a smile as vast as his skills takes a shine to her what’s a poor girl to do but fall in love?
Ryan Guillemette sure wasn’t looking for romance in a bookstore in his hometown but quickly becomes intrigued by the sassy Goth-like assistant with a snarky way with words. When an accidental kiss proves dangerously addictive she soon becomes embedded in his heart. But even as the romance heats up he’s torn, as she’s not following God. Can these two opposites make a match or should he call a permanent time out?
These two are about to learn that those who play with fire get burned, and there’s a hefty price to pay for forbidden attraction.
The Love Penalty is the second book in the Northwest Ice hockey romance series, a sweet and swoony, slightly sporty, Christian contemporary romance series, perfect for fans of Becky Wade, Courtney Walsh, and Susan May Warren.
POINTE, SHOOTS, AND SCORES - coming July 25
Opposites can attract, but can they dance?
For as long as she can remember Bailey Donovan has loved dance, especially ballet. When her dance studio faces the risk of closure, she takes a God-given miracle of a gig training a complete non-dancer for a TV show. Only problem is, he’s a real grump to her sunshine, and for an athlete, seems to be lacking all the moves. Or does he?
Luc Blanchard has sworn off wine, women, and definitely dancing as it sure doesn’t fit his macho image. He loves hockey, God, and his family, with no time for more, until an unexpected promotion sees him forced to swallow his pride for the sake of his team.
Sparks soon fly as these two opposites spend time together, and TV ratings push for to see their onscreen partnership make a fake relationship real. As they discover a certain magic under the spotlight, will issues from the past ever let them truly soar?
Pointe, Shoots, and Scores is the third book in the Northwest Ice Christian hockey romance series, can be read as a standalone, and is perfect for fans of banter-laden romance with hope, heart and humor.
FAKING THE SHOT
Lights, camera... action?
Ainsley Beckett might be television's sweetheart, star of a dozen romantic movies and known the world over for her sweet-as-pie schoolmarm on hit historical TV show As The Heart Draws. But while she's always found love on-screen, her private life is less of a happily-ever-after. A string of one-date only and showmances has convinced her that finding true love is impossible, as no ordinary guy dares look at her, and the celebrity world is full of fakes. And then there are those fans who love her a bit too much...
Zac Parotti is used to fame and its flip side, like women throwing themselves at him, but he's finding his feet as a new Christian, and wants to do things God's way now. Yet even this power forward is intimidated by the combined forces of his mom and grandma, who have decided it's time for him to settle down -- preferably with someone like their favorite character from their favorite show.When a chance encounter at a Vancouver party brings these two together they decide a fake relationship might prove the best way to stop the media speculation and fan--and family--pressure. Until fake feelings turn into something deeper. For one of them, at least...
Faking the Shot is a fake-dating Christian romance and the fourth book in the Northwest Ice Christian hockey romance series. It can be read as a standalone, and is perfect for fans of banter-laden romance with hope, heart and humor.
Plays by the Book
When a secure and single librarian gives romance tips from fiction, nothing can go wrong, right?
Britta Johnson knows she’s ordinary, and she’s totally okay with that. She’s secure in God, in her purposes on the planet, and romance is something she finds between the pages of a book. She doesn’t need that in real life. So when a hockey player asks for advice on how to woo his long-distance girlfriend, she knows her heart is safe. Until it’s not.
Mitchell Reilly might be feared on the ice-rink, but even he’s intimidated by this little ninja librarian who can whip teenagers into line with a single look. She knows her books too, and seems the perfect candidate to help him find some romantic fictional heroes he can impress his girlfriend with. Until she’s not.
As emotions start to blur and fiction gets a little real they realize that what’s started with the best of intentions has changed what they always thought they wanted. And might just be what God wants for them after all.
Plays by the Book is the fifth book in the Northwest Ice Christian hockey romance series, perfect for fans of books with hope, heart and humour.
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The Original Six series: a sweet & swoony, slightly sporty Christian contemporary romance series set in the Original Six hockey team's cities, with plenty of heart & humor, perfect for fans of Becky Wade, Courtney Walsh, Kara Isaac & Susan May Warren.