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Into Ruin
by S. MasserySeries: Hockey Titans #0.5
Published by Self-Published on March 7, 2025
SubGenres: New Adult and College Romance, New Adult Romance
Format: eBook
Pages: 127
Source: Kindle Unlimited
Audience: 18+/Adult
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Hockey guys are off limits—and yet, one has set me in his sights, and I have no chance of escaping.
Camden Church is the guy I should’ve stayed away from. But when he mistakes my identity, I don’t correct him. I let him break all my rules.
It’s a night I’ll never forget—not that he’ll ever let me.
If my brother discovers our secret, he could jeopardize Camden’s pro hockey career and end it before it’s begun.
Camden thinks I’m going to rat him out, but he’s wrong.
I’d rather let him drag me into ruin than admit my most hidden desire: I like the dark, twisted things he does to me.
There’s nothing worse than falling for your tormentor… unless he also happens to be your brother’s best friend.
FTC Disclosure: I received a complimentary copy of the book from the author in exchange for an honest review. This does not affect my opinion of the book or the content of my review.
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The Girlfriend Zone
by Lauren BlakelySeries: Love and Hockey #4
Published by Self-Published on March 26, 2025
SubGenres: Contemporary Romance
Format: eArc
Pages: 474
Source: the author
Audience: 18+/Adult
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In my defense, I had no idea the tattooed, glasses-wearing, soulful hottie I spent one perfect day—and one unforgettable night—with was a hockey star on my father’s team. And Miles didn’t know I was the coach’s daughter.
That’s the point of a “no-work-talk” date.
But now? He's as forbidden to me as I am to him.
When I land a new gig as the team photographer, we vow to keep it professional. We mostly succeed…except for that time after a game when he couldn’t keep his talented hands off me. And, okay, maybe that other time before a road trip. But I swear, it won’t happen again.
Too much is at stake—I can’t risk my heart or my father’s team.
But when I end up living at Miles’s place to care for his pack of rescue pups, the lines blur fast. Late nights turn into stolen moments and I discover there’s more to him than I ever imagined—a man who’s genuine, thoughtful, and irresistibly real.
He looks at me like he can’t believe his luck. Touches me like he never wants to let go. And listens to my hopes and fears.
My heart’s getting dangerously attached. But if I follow it… am I putting everyone’s dreams on the line?
coach’s daughter, the one who got away, starts with a bang, second chance vibes, age gap, forbidden hockey romance, forced proximity, workplace romance
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The Proposal Play
by Lauren BlakelySeries: Love and Hockey #3
Published by Self-Published on January 8, 2025
SubGenres: Contemporary Romance
Format: eArc
Pages: 528
Source: the author
Audience: 18+/Adult
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My plan when I win a date in Vegas with my brother’s hockey star best friend? Poker and go to sleep early. Instead, I wake up with a ring on my finger and the sexy athlete naked in my bed.
But Asher’s my best friend too so we’ll get this annulled and laugh about this secret for years to come.
Trouble is our wedding pics went viral overnight.
Now everyone thinks we’re a real couple. We race back home, where I’ve just landed the big art commission of my dreams and he’s launching a sports charity so we need to look like we meant to tie the knot.
Easy enough. We’ll claim we’ve been secretly in love, while staying in separate rooms for the rest of the hockey season.
The last thing either one of us wants is to ruin a decade-long friendship by falling into bed again.
But I experience a new side of my husband at home. He cooks for me, encourages me…and buys me so many toys.
And, it’s more fun to share your toys with a friend.
We’re just enjoying temporary marital benefits.
Except, the more times he calls me his wife, the more I start to wonder if Asher was ever pretending?
And if my heart is ready to take the biggest risk of all.

Sticks and Stones
by S. Massery, S.J. SylvisSeries: Shadow Valley U #1
Published by Self-Published on December 7, 2023
SubGenres: New Adult and College Romance
Format: AudioBook, eBook
Pages: 301
Narrator: Alex Kydd, Kiera Stevens
Length: 7 Hours And 59 Minutes
Source: Purchased
Audience: 18+/Adult
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Sticks and stones may break our bones…
Hockey is my life.
After Wren Davis puts my dreams of the NHL in jeopardy, I vow to make her life hell if she ever comes near me again.
But she’s my best friend’s foster sister, and even though they don’t live together anymore, their bond is still tight, which makes avoiding each other extra difficult.
Especially when I show up at Shadow Valley University and learn my new room comes with an unwelcome addition: Wren Davis.
As much as I try to make her life hell, she gives it right back, until she’s not just under my skin but constantly on my mind.
But some things can’t be forgiven, and fraternizing with the enemy is the last thing either of us want.
FTC Disclosure: I received a complimentary copy of the book from the author in exchange for an honest review. This does not affect my opinion of the book or the content of my review.
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Wicked Promises
by S. MasserySeries: Fallen Royals #3
Published by Self-Published on December 5, 2024
SubGenres: New Adult Romance
Format: eArc
Pages: 336
Source: the author
Audience: 18+/Adult
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They tried to take Margo from me—but I will stop at nothing to keep her safe.
Hounded by a relentless stalker, my overbearing uncle, and a detective who seems to think I’m guilty of a crime, my only solace lies with Margo.
I’ve only just found her.
Forgiven her.
And the threat of that all being taken away eats at me.But as she remembers our shared history, and the blood that lies between us, our present begins to unravel.
Some danger cannot be avoided.
And when the stalker makes their final move, only one of us will be left standing.Author's Note
This book was previously published, but has since undergone major edits and changes while still remaining true to the original story. This is the final book in the trilogy.
FTC Disclosure: I received a complimentary copy of the book from the author in exchange for an honest review. This does not affect my opinion of the book or the content of my review.
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Wicked Games
by S. MasserySeries: Fallen Royals #2
Published by Self-Published on October 18, 2024
SubGenres: New Adult Romance
Format: eArc
Pages: 331
Source: the author
Audience: 18+/Adult
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Caleb and Margo's story continues here. Please note, this blurb contains spoilers for book 1, Wicked Dreams
–––Caleb Asher wormed his way back into my heart—only to crush me from the inside out.
Overhearing a devastating moment between Caleb and my foster parents sends me into a tail spin.
And on the run.I should’ve known he wouldn’t give up so easily. When he finds me, he swears he won’t let go of me again.
He’s going to keep me by any means necessary, because his obsession with me runs deeper than affection ever could.
But between him and my stalker, I don’t know who’s more determined. I can only hope we both survive the fall out.
Author's Note
This book was previously published, and has since undergone major edits and changes while remaining true to the original story.
FTC Disclosure: I received a complimentary copy of the book from the author in exchange for an honest review. This does not affect my opinion of the book or the content of my review.
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The Romance Line
by Lauren BlakelySeries: Love and Hockey #2
Published by Self-Published on October 2, 2024
SubGenres: Contemporary Romance, Romantic Comedy
Format: eArc
Pages: 500
Source: the author
Audience: 18+/Adult
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Performed with duet narration by Teddy Hamilton and Vanessa Edwin!
The first rule of handling PR for a hockey team? Never hook up with a player.
That shouldn’t be a problem since the last man on earth I want to give an image makeover to is our goalie. He’s infuriatingly hot, famously grumpy and lives to spar with me after every game. But shining up his rough edges is my path to landing the promotion I desperately need, so I grit my teeth and do my job. No matter how hard he makes it (especially with that sexy smirk and cool blue eyes.) As we travel from pose-with-a-pet photo opps to cuddle-a-kitten fundraisers, we bicker like it’s foreplay. Turns out it is. Because as I get to know the man behind the broody iceman exterior, it’s me that melts–right into his arms as he devastates me with a kiss that turns into the hottest, most forbidden night of my life.
Only once turns into every night as Max shows me how much he wants to take care of me. His possessive touch makes me feel adored for the first time in my life.
But the man is entirely off limits and I can’t risk my job for more of those soul-deep kisses.
Because the only thing worse than hooking up with a player is falling head over heels for him.
FTC Disclosure: I received a complimentary copy of the book from the author in exchange for an honest review. This does not affect my opinion of the book or the content of my review.
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Wicked Dreams
by S. MasserySeries: Fallen Royals #1
Published by Self-Published on September 19, 2024
SubGenres: New Adult Romance
Format: eArc
Pages: 420
Source: the author
Audience: 18+/Adult
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*A Dark High School Bully Romance*
As a kid, she crushed my dreams to dust.
She tore both of our families apart with one confession, ending any chance of happiness for either of us and setting off a ripple effect of chaos.
Now she’s back as the new girl in school, and she doesn’t suspect the war that’s coming. She doesn’t realize the anger I’ve been harboring.
I’ve been waiting for the perfect time to ruin her life, and it’s finally here.
Because even traitors sleep—and I’m going to make sure she only dreams of me.
Then I’m going to destroy her.
This is a dark high school bully romance with mature content and themes. It contains dubious situations that some readers may find offensive. If you're looking for a white knight hero, this book is not for you. Wicked Dreams is book one of a duet and cannot be read as a standalone.
FTC Disclosure: I received a complimentary copy of the book from Love Notes PR in exchange for an honest review. This does not affect my opinion of the book or the content of my review.
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Iced
by Cala RileyPublished by Self-Published on September 19, 2024
SubGenres: Contemporary Romance
Format: eArc
Pages: 335
Source: Love Notes PR
Audience: 18+/Adult
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ClaytonBeing the star player on the Walker Wolves has been everything I was working towards.That is, until my grades slip, threatening to take it all from me.I have to do something drastic to keep my dreams alive, so I hire a tutor.That’s when I met her.Grace Myers.She is the complete opposite of me. Shy, innocent, kind.She’s meant to tutor me on school, so why does it feel like she is schooling me on life?
GraceI have spent half my life in love with Kellan Cooper, but he has never felt the same.If friendship is all he can offer, it’s what I’ll take from him.I thought life was simple.Until I met him.Clayton James.He is everything I’ve always hated. Loud, arrogant, a player.So why do I find myself unable to stop thinking about him and his lips?
When opposites attract, will they have a fairytale ending or are they destined to crash and burn?