Recommendations based on "A Wild River Match"

KaiI'm a single dad and starting pitcher for Chicago's MLB team.I'm stretched too thin, but I don't want help raising my son.Each of his previous nannies only lasted a few weeks before I let them go.Now, my coach is putting his foot down by hiring the one person I can't fire-his daughter.Miller Montgomery is the last woman I should fall for. Too wild, too young, and too unattached.Chicago is just a quick stop for her. I thought I'd be counting down the days until she left, but summer feels too short when I start thinking about forever.MillerAs a high-end pastry chef who recently won the most prestigious award in my industry, I'm desperate to prove I deserve it. But with a new title comes new pressure, and I can't create a fresh and inspiring dessert to save my life.With only two months to get back on track, I should be focusing in the kitchen, but instead, I let my dad talk me into using my time off to nanny for his star player's kid.Kai Rhodes forgot how to have fun, and I'm eager to jog his memory. But when he and his son start to feel like home, I have to remind us both that my time in Chicago ends with the summer.Besides, I've always been a runner, and the last thing I want is to get caught.

I’ve Spent Years Hiding In The Shadows. He’s Spent His Whole Life Chasing The Bright Lights Of The Nba. We Have Nothing In Common, Except For The Fact Our Friends Ditched Us For Spring Break. I Have A Bucket List For My Senior Year At Valley U. He’s The Only Person I Know On Campus. I’m Ready To Start Checking Things Off My List. Frat Party: Check. Tp The Baseball House: Check. Goat Yoga: Check. Skinny Dipping: Check. Falling For Zeke Sweets, Valley U’s Mvp: Not Going To Happen.

The highly anticipated follow-up to the TikTok sensation Unsteady which follows hopeless romantic Ro and player - on and off the ice - Freddy as they form an unexpected bond. Matt "Freddy" Fredderic is all smiles - at least on the surface. On the ice, he's the star left winger for the Waterfell Wolves with a stellar reputation in bed. But in the classroom, he's retaking failed classes and struggling with dyslexia, dyscalculia, and ADHD. Now tied to a National Hockey League contract upon graduation, Freddy needs help to pass biology. Ro Shariff has a history of terrible luck in love - and now, she is Freddy's tutor. Trying to convince herself that she's very happy with her on again/off again boyfriend, Ro is desperate for real affection. As her tutoring sessions with Freddy lead to late-night phone calls and an understanding of each other's pains, a friendship emerges between them. And, inevitably, a wistful secret pining hidden by them both. Together, they will show each other how easy it is to love the right person, no matter their flaws.

An utterly addictive, steamy friends-to-lovers, fake dating and forced proximity ice hockey romance perfect for fans of Icebreaker, Collide and The Deal. TROPES INCLUDE: 💖 Fake Engagement 💖 Pop Star Princess / NHL Bad Boy 💖 Forced Proximity 💖 SLOWWW BURN & Angst 💖 Mutual Pining THIS JUST IN: HOCKEY BAD BOY AND POP STAR EXTRAORDINAIRE ENGAGED! That was the headline Mia Love wanted. If only she had known the cost to get it. Aleksander Suter has been Mia's best friend since high school - and the only man who's ever been able to truly get under her skin. With his reputation for trouble, searing dark eyes and a smirk that could melt ice, he's also the NHL's favourite bad boy. When Mia's career is threatened by tabloid drama and her publicist's plan to fix her image collides with Aleks's need to clean up his own, they find themselves in a fake engagement that feels too real from the start. Now, Mia is putting on a show for the paparazzi and falling too fast for a man who never falls for anyone. Every stolen glance, every heated touch, blurs the lines between them until she's wondering where the lies end and the truth begins. Mia cannot afford to jeopardise everything she's worked hard for. But as their past resurfaces and old feelings reignite, Mia realises the biggest risk isn't losing her career - it's losing her heart to the one person she thought would never be hers. Save Your Breath is book four in the Kings of the Ice series: a series of interconnected standalones following a team of professional hockey players and the women who bring them to their knees. They do not need to be read in order, but you will gain glimpses of future characters/couples in each book. READERS CAN'T GET ENOUGH OF ALEKS AND MIA 'STAWPPPPPP OMFG YES' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 'I'm not even done && this is my favourite of the series!' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 'Kandi has written some unforgettable male leads in her stories... but none have compared to Aleks Suter. 10 stars for this book. The best in the series!' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 'Hello, hi. Save Your Breath is so f**king good That's it. That's the message' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 'GOOD LORD THE BANTER. THE TENSION! It's all so wonderful' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 'I have never loved a book so much. Every single thing I love in a romance book is in this. Angst? Check. Longing. Check. Mutual pining? Check' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

A NEW YORK TIMES BEST ROMANCE BOOK OF 2022 "Subtle and spectacular...every page serves up a stunner." —The New York Times “This book is EVERYTHING I want in a sports romance.” —Lyssa Kay Adams, author of The Bromance Book Club, on Unwritten Rules Charlie Braxton has it all: a wicked curveball, a beautiful wife, and the kind of money and attention that's attached to a professional baseball contract. Except his famous curveball comes with intense social anxiety, his wife is actually his soon-to-be ex-wife, and the money… Well, suffice it to say, he knows what it’s like to be treated like an ATM. But at least he’s better off than the new guy. Relief pitcher Reid Giordano is struggling to maintain his sobriety—and his roster spot. The press, along with a heck of a lot of his new Oakland teammates, seem to think his best baseball days are behind him. Only Charlie Braxton gives him the benefit of the doubt—and a place to stay when Reid finds himself short on cash…and friends. When their growing friendship turns into an unexpected attraction, and that ignites a romance, both Charlie and Reid must grapple with what it means to be more than teammates. And as their season winds down, they’ll need to walk away…or go out there and give it everything they’ve got.

USA TODAY BESTSELLER • The Arizona Vengeance is hockey’s hottest new team. But hockey’s hottest goalie is learning that even the best players sometimes need an assist.   “You don’t have to like sports to love these books!”—New York Times bestselling author Jill Shalvis   Everything is clicking for the Vengeance. We may be new, but we’re well on our way to winning the championship, and I’m having the time of my life headlining the sports media as the hottest goalie—hell, player—ever. I for one am going to live up to my name . . . because I am Legend Bay.   Dragging my ass home from the gym, I’m blinded by some gaudy, glowing holiday lights. As usual, my hot-as-hell neighbor Pepper Nantais has gone way over the top. But just as I’m about to tell her off, something else catches my eye . . . Seems like Santa left me a present, and not one I was expecting.   As life takes an unexpected turn, I realize that there’s much more to Pepper than meets the eye. Sure, she’s gorgeous. And exasperating. And her taste in decorating may be a bit . . . unique. But beneath her carefree demeanor is a fierce determination and a heart of gold. And before I know it I’ve fallen for her. Hard . . .   Pepper is exactly the woman I never knew I needed.   Praise for Legend   “Sawyer Bennett holds the number one spot on my auto-buy list.”­—USA Today bestselling author Jami Davenport “An emotional, heart-melting story from author Sawyer Bennett.”—Brenda Rothert, author of Sweet Sixteen “Okay, ladies, these Vengeance players have it all. . . . If you haven’t met any of these guys yet, then you need to get to it.”—Schmexy Girl Book Blog  The Arizona Vengeance series from New York Times bestselling author Sawyer Bennett can be read together or separately: BISHOP ERIK LEGEND   And don’t miss her Carolina Cold Fury novels: ALEX GARRETT ZACK RYKER HAWKE MAX ROMAN LUCAS VAN REED MAREK   The Love Hurts series features sexy standalone novels: SEX IN THE STICKS JILTED   And the Sugar Bowl series is one treat you’ll want to read in order: SUGAR DADDY SUGAR RUSH SUGAR FREE   This ebook includes an excerpt from another Loveswept title.

The First Three Of Usa Today Bestselling Author Rachel Reid’s Scorching M/m Hockey Romances, Now In One Volume! “this Is A Sweet, Satisfying Romance.” —publishers Weekly, Starred Review For Tough Guy Game Changer Pro Hockey Star Scott Hunter Knows A Good Thing When He Sees It. When A Smoothie Made By Juice Bar Barista Kip Grady Precedes Scott Breaking His On-ice Slump, He’s Desperate To Recreate The Magic...and To Get To Know The Sexy, Funny Guy Behind The Counter. Kip Knew There Was More To Scott’s Frequent Visits Than Blended Fruit, But He Never Imagined Being Invited Back To Scott’s Penthouse. Or Kissed With Reckless Abandon, Nevermind Touched Everywhere. When It Happens It’s Red-hot, Incredible And Frequent, But Also Only On Scott’s Terms And Always Behind His Closed Apartment Doors. With Playoff Season Approaching, The Spotlight On Scott Is Suddenly Brighter Than Ever. Kip Is Ready To Go All-in With Scott—but How Much Longer Will He Have To Remain A Secret? Heated Rivalry Hockey Is Shane Hollander’s Life. He’s Got A Spotless Reputation, And Now That He’s Captain Of The Montreal Voyageurs, He Won’t Let Anything Jeopardize That--especially The Sexy Russian Whose Hard Body Keeps Him Awake At Night. Boston Bears Captain Ilya Rozanov Is Everything Shane’s Not. He’s The Self-proclaimed King Of The Ice, And No One Can Beat Him—except Shane. They’ve Made A Career On Their Legendary Rivalry, But When The Skates Come Off, The Heat Between Them Is Undeniable. When Ilya Realizes He Wants More Than A Few Secret Hookups, He Knows He Must Walk Away. If The Truth Comes Out, It Could Ruin Them Both. But When Their Need For Each Other Rivals Their Ambition On The Ice, Secrecy Is No Longer An Option… Tough Guy Ryan Price May Be An Enforcer, But Off The Ice He Struggles With Anxiety. Recently Traded To The Toronto Guardians, He’s Determined To Make A Fresh Start In The City’s Dynamic Lgbtq Village. The Last Thing He Expects To Stumble Upon In His New Neighborhood Is A Blast From His Past In The Fabulous Form Of Fabian Salah. Aspiring Musician Fabian Loathes Hockey. But That Doesn’t Stop Him From Being Attracted To A Certain Burly, Ginger-bearded Defenseman. He Hasn’t Forgotten The Kiss They Almost Shared Back In High School, And It’s Clear The Chemistry Between Them Has Only Intensified. Game Changers Book 1: Game Changer Book 2: Heated Rivalry Book 3: Tough Guy Book 4: Common Goal Book 5: Role Model Book 6: The Long Game

What's the worst thing about wanting a sexy NFL football player? Everyone else wants him, too. After catching my boyfriend getting deep-throated by a skanky cage girl, I've learned my lesson - never date a professional athlete. Never. Besides, I have more important things to worry about, like not blowing my shot to make it as a broadcast reporter. I won't let anything get in my way, not even the new "it boy" of the NFL and my hot-as-hell neighbor. What's the worst thing about getting death glares from his new neighbor? It doesn't make him want her any less. I've worked my ass off to make it to the pros. The last thing I need is the complication of a relationship, especially since my last one was a total train wreck. But I can't stop thinking about the feisty girl next door with the smart mouth. And I'd love nothing more than to show her what to do with that mouth. Friends with benefits might be the best idea he's ever had. Or the worst. ***New Adult Contemporary Romance Series - Recommended for readers 18+ due to mature content*** ORDER OF BOOKS (Each can be read as a standalone): Dearest Clementine, #1 Finding Dandelion, #2 Kissing Madeline, #3

A brother's best friend hockey romanceLoganI like my life controlled, measured, exactly on schedule. Which is why I don’t date teammates’ sisters.But Tallulah “Lulu” Parnell makes that one hell of a rule to keep. Sunshine in a maxi dress, always asking questions she shouldn’t, always finding new ways under my skin.When she moves in across the street, her brother Eli asks me to keep an eye on her during some dating mission to find herself, and suddenly I’ve got a front-row seat. Watching her walk out the door for guys who don’t deserve her, in dresses I can’t stop thinking about, smiling in ways that aren’t meant for me.Somewhere between a flooded kitchen, a string of failed dates, dog-sitting, and her volunteering me for career day, she asks me for lessons—the kind that don’t belong in a classroom.I should refuse. Say no. Value my life.Instead, I let her in. And the more I touch her, the harder it gets to remember why I’m supposed to resist. She’s showing me there’s more to life than one safe lane, and I’m proving she’s so much more than people assume.With hockey, the game starts when you break the ice with the first goal.With Lulu, it’s endgame.Break The Ice is a grumpy x sunshine, brother's best friend / teammate’s sister, spicy lessons hockey romance, and is book three in the Colorado Storm series of interconnected standalones.Perfect for fans of: Brother's Best Friend (aka Team Mate's Sister) Secret Relationship Pro Hockey Player x Middle School Teacher She Falls First, He Falls Harder Spice Lessons Grumpy x Sunshine The Goodest Boi Retriever & The Most Psychotic Schnauzer A Spicy Dressing Room Scene 👀 When Ms. “Everyone underestimates me” meets Mr. “Prove 'em wrong, baby.” The Most Chaotic Halloween Scene™ in Denver, Colorado

When the stakes are this high, it’s game on. . . . “Kelly Jamieson is an auto-buy for me.”—New York Times bestselling author Carly Phillips Cam Brickley and his pro hockey teammates bet on everything: who can win five faceoffs in a row, who can do forty pushups in less than a minute, who can eat a ghost pepper without puking. But when his buddies bet him he can’t date the same woman—like, say, the hot blonde over at the bar—for two months and not fall in love, he’ll take that bet all day. Then he’ll laugh all the way to the hockey arena, where they’ll be washing his jock straps for the rest of the season, because Cam’s never giving up his bachelor lifestyle. Olivia Lockwood, heiress to the Lockwood Industries fortune, is used to people using her for her money and family connections. When Cam Brickley hits on her in a club, Olivia’s first instinct is to brush him off. But he couldn’t be using her for her money, since he has more than enough of his own. Cam’s gorgeous and built, and it would be no hardship to go out with him . . . besides, he’d be the perfect spokesperson for the children’s charity she works with. Maybe it’s time for her to start using people. Cam and Olivia are both in it for something. What they don’t know yet is that they’re playing for keeps. Kelly Jamieson’s USA Today bestselling Aces Hockey series can be read together or separately: MAJOR MISCONDUCT OFF LIMITS ICING TOP SHELF BACK CHECK SLAP SHOT PLAYING HURT BIG STICK GAME ON Don’t miss any of Kelly’s alluring reads: The Bayard Hockey series: SHUT OUT | CROSS CHECK The Last Shot series: BODY SHOT | HOT SHOT | LONG SHOT The standalone novel: DANCING IN THE RAIN This ebook includes an excerpt from another Loveswept title. Advance praise for Game On “Kelly Jamieson does it again with another ice-melting read. Game On is all that!”—New York Times bestselling author Heidi McLaughlin “Scorching hot and so much fun!”—Jessica Lemmon, bestselling author of the Real Love series “I love the Aces so much. . . . Another fabulous Aces book . . . about taking chances and the rewards you can gain when you open your heart.”—We Live and Breathe Books “There is no denying the chemistry between Cam and Olivia—it is seriously kindle-melting hot! . . . I will definitely be going back to read the other books in the series.”—The Little Bookworm