Dylan My dreams came true when I was adopted at ten. I was the best on the ice. Living the life every kid dreams of. We've been best friends since then. Even when she was the annoying little sister following us around. I would do anything for her. It is another family vacation; except this time it feels different. Everything feels different. Alex All my memories have Dylan in them-from the first time I fell off my bike to the time I got my heart broken for the first time. He's always been my protector, but it's time to let the dream of being his go. One last family trip, one last goodbye. Except fate steps in and has other plans.
Wilson I was the bad boy on and off the ice. I loved it-owned it. Hockey. Women. Money. Until she came into the picture. Now, all I want to do is be better. I want to prove to myself I don't have to be the guy everyone thinks I am. She knocked down the walls I spent my whole life building. Franny My last name opened the doors, but proving I was worth the title of TV producer took all of my time. He walked in with a chip on his shoulder. I was happy to point out all his flaws. Falling for him was inevitable. When scandal hits, no one expected me to stand by his side. Not even him. But I've learned that you get only one love.
Michael Being traded after fighting with your coach on air isn't exactly a good look. With one mistake under my belt, I knew I needed to focus on the game and nothing else. But everything changed when I went to pick up my niece and came face-to-face with my very pregnant one-night stand from six months ago. Jillian Two pink lines changed all my plans. So did the guy I had a one-night stand with, a man who made me laugh and smile, a guy who I called to share my unexpected news with, only to find out his number was no longer in service. Once more letdown by the opposite sex, I figured I was doing this on my own. Then one day, I was staring into the eyes of the man I hated, the father of my baby.
Cooper My name came with big skates to fill. At the top of my game, I had everything I wanted-or so I thought. Being traded to Dallas was not what I was expecting, but neither were the divorce papers I was served. Now I'm a single dad in a city that isn't my home. Erika Handed my biggest client when I was twenty-two made my dreams come true. Over time, our work relationship changed, and we grew closer, leaning on each other for support. He was my rock, my best friend. Then one drunken night changed everything, and I saw what was in front of me all along. I just hope that, when the dust settles, we won't regret it.
Eliahn
Getting pregnant after a booze cruise hookup was not what any parent wanted to hear, so I picked up my entire life and moved to Paris to start over. Six years later, I was ready to go home. I was a single mom and the only thing I knew about my son's dad was his name-Luca. I didn't need to know anything else. The universe had other ideas because on our second day back home, the man came crashing back into my life.
Luca
Attending a welcome back party for my boss's daughter wasn't how I wanted to spend my Sunday. But walking in and seeing my hookup from a cruise six years ago knocks me on my ass. It was a weekend of fun and now I'm seeing a pair of eyes, identical to mine, staring right at me. The boy standing next to her is my son.
Now we're living next door to each other and attempting to co-parent-something that would be easy to do if the pull that brought us together wasn't still there making things more complicated. For six years she haunted my dreams, now she's haunting my every waking moment. I let her get away once, now I want to make her mine.
This time, permanently. Only one thing left to do. I have to tempt the hookup.
Contains mature themes.
Reed I never wanted to be a cowboy-living in a small town was suffocating. The military was my out. I saw every place I ever wanted and everything that nightmares are made of... until I almost lost my life and ended up back home. Hazel Finding out that I was pregnant the night before I left for college changed everything. I left my small town and vowed to never return. When my grandfather died, I had no choice but to go back home. The plan was just two weeks. I thought it would be quick and easy... until he was standing at the back door asking questions.
Amelia Never make the same mistake twice is my motto. After being left in the dust of an old pickup truck, I promised that I would take care of myself and never trust another man with a sexy smirk and cowboy boots. Then he showed up, and he's everywhere I turn, making me want something I shouldn't. Asher I grew up in foster care, and on my eighteenth birthday, I was set free. I spent years coasting from town to town. Staying wasn't a part of my plan, and neither was love, but somehow, I found both. This was all supposed to be temporary. Now I'm just hoping my secret doesn't destroy the only family I've ever known...
Chelsea Coming back home was supposed to be normal-not that my life had ever been normal, but it was getting there. Then I opened the door and found a man, broken, bloodied, and fighting for his life. I don't know why, but I said I would take care of him. I had to-needed to. He was a mystery, showing up from out of nowhere. But he might have already stolen my heart. Mayson Carey The only thing I have ever wanted in my entire life was to forget who I was. Joining the military helped me do that. Keep your head down and glide through life was my new motto-no strings, no relationships, nothing. Everything was working until a knock at the door had me face-to-face with the reason I was running. So I ran-I fell into her arms, and she fell into my heart, but I know better than to think it'll last.
NicoWhen I inherited the Dallas Oilers from my father, I became one of the youngest owners in hockey history. Even though the team was at the bottom of the hockey standings, I had big plans to change that and bring the Cup to Dallas.Falling in love was something I never believed would happen to me.You'd think I was getting everything I ever wanted with the girl and the winning record, but I still have a promise to fulfill to my childhood best friend.Becca"Never let them see you sweat" has been my life motto since I decided to make a name for myself as the most-sought-after sports agent.I know what it takes to close a deal, and I only want one thing: to be the best.At least I did until I felt his touch one night, and then everything I thought I knew was forgotten. Nico is everything I've never let myself want.But all my cards come crashing down the minute I read the headlines.
ManningAs captain of the Dallas Oilers, I was their leader on and off the ice. From the outside, it looked like I had the perfect life.I didn't. I was married to a woman who refused to give me a divorce. All she wanted was the status title, and all I wanted was to be set free.It was supposed to be just another event, except it took a turn I didn't see coming.Evelyn Attending my best friend's bachelorette party isn't something I was looking forward to, but it's strange what a couple of glasses of wine will do.It was one night, and I thought I would never see him again-especially not coming face-to-face with him and his wife while picking up my nephew from hockey practice.
MillerThey called me the pretty boy on and off the ice. Hockey's most eligible bachelor.When my teammate asked me to donate one date to his charity, I figured why not. Worst case, I'd spend the night with a fan. Best-case scenario, she would be hot. What I wasn't expecting was for my dream girl to be the highest bidder.For years, she brushed me off, and now, I finally had a chance to take her out and show her who I really was.With only one shot at this, I really hoped I didn't mess it up.LaylaAt the top of my career, I was riding the wave of my sports talk show having the best rating on the radio.I also made it a rule to never date any sports players.It was my one rule, and I was sticking to it until I bid on the only man who gets under my skin.
