Sloane St. James

Before We Came

Lakes Hockey #4

Stand and Defend

Callahan Fighting wildfires is the only thing l've ever wanted to do and I'm damn good at it. Being the captain of an interagency hotshot crew of wildland firefighters is high-risk, high-reward. The risk blindsided me five years ago when I lost one of my crew and was changed forever. Now the only rewards I allow are to work harder, smarter, and enjoy easy, sexy nights with strangers. Until I meet Prescott Timmons. Her smart-mouth and adventurous spirit have me forgetting all of my rules
-until her past shows up and lies start to feel too familiar. I swear to never spare her a second glance, but when she finds herself in a life or death situation with mother nature, my instincts kick in, and I take action. Stranded and sharing a bed again, we're forced to face our truth. Do we let this fire burn out or fight?

Fight

"Micky: I'm new to this city, but things are looking up. My bestie's husband hooked me up with a great apartment above the hockey bar where I currently work, and I've got a great side gig bringing in plenty of cash to help fund my dream of opening my own cocktail lounge, Sugar & Ice. Life is sweet. My new neighbor, on the other hand, is not. When he reveals his true self, I hate what I discover. Until some of his secrets unravel, proving we have more in common than I realized, and I don't mean hobbies like rock climbing or outdoor concerts. No, we have the good stuff--shared trauma. I promised myself I'd never let that negativity back into my life again, but my heart tells me Rhys is worth it. Rhys: Hockey comes first. Always has, always will. I've got a one-year contract, 365 days to prove to them I'm worth the investment--which is why I need to stay far away from the woman across the hall. She thinks we're strangers, but we know each other quite well. I need to keep it that way. The problem is she's everywhere. Across the hall, on my laptop, bartending where my team hangs out. Micky is like a loose thread that I can't stop tugging. Then one night, she steps in to do me a favor, and all my defenses get shot to hell. Now I'm showing her the real me, but it might not be enough for her."--Amazon website.

Strong and Wild

"Raleigh: Growing up, the ice was my safe space. I excelled at playing hockey. However, these days, it's hockey players that provide sanctuary--one bed at a time. We have an arrangement, I offer them a night of pleasure, and in return, they grant me all the temporary, artificial love I can get my hands on. A chance to feel whole. Happily ever after doesn't exist where I come from, but I crave it just the same. It was a foolproof system. Until Barrett. One night with him was all it took to tear down walls and crack the facade I worked so hard to build. The connection we had felt real, which made it all the more heartbreaking when it was time to leave. To him, I was simply another puck bunny. I never planned on seeing him again, until I discovered our one night changed my life forever. When I tried to reach out, he turned callous and cruel. That was the day I swore I'd never allow Barrett back into my life. Barrett: It's been over five years since our one-night stand and I still can't get her out of my head. No woman has ever come close to making me feel the things she did that night. But when I wake up the next morning, I'm alone, without any way to contact her. Trust me, I tried. Over the years searching for her has become an obsession and I've faced endless ridicule from my teammates, but I'll never give up. She's out there and I'm gonna find her. That day finally comes after a spontaneous meet and greet with a new Minnesota Lakes sponsor. Suddenly, there she is, more beautiful than ever. But if looks could kill, I'd be six feet deep. Raleigh's convinced we are done for good, but now that I've found her, I'll stop at nothing to make her mine. Because this time she has a four-year-old son--and he looks just like me."--Amazon website.

In the Game

Sky Ridge Hotshots 

"Birdie: Her funeral unraveled decades of secrets hidden from me--horrible secrets. This rabbit hole I've fallen down has revealed my past is much more sinister than I could have imagined. Everything I thought I knew has been a lie and now there's only one place for me to turn: back to the people who have been searching for me all these years. One of those people is my newfound brother's best friend: Lonan Burke, star defenseman for the Minnesota Lakes. His dirty talk and praise offer an easy escape as I shift into my new life. I'm ready to start anew with the ones who love me, but I'm not so sure I can settle down when I've just been set free. Lonan: She's back. We were kids the last time I saw her, but my innocent crush from childhood is full-grown now. And it's not so innocent anymore. She's a breath of fresh air from the series of one-night stands since being drafted into the NHL. I've only got one shot with her, and I'm not taking it for granted. I may give her the passion she's been craving, but she's the intimacy I've waited for my whole life. When her story hits the media, she needs a place to hide. I offer her sanctuary in my penthouse. For the first time, this frigid condo feels like a home, and she's made me believe the future I've always wanted is within reach. For now, I'm willing to hold her hand during the day and pin them down at night. But I want more"--Page [4] of cover.

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