Download or read book Fast Ice Box Set written by Stephanie Julian and published by Moonlit Night Publishing. This book was released on 2021-05-06 with total page 586 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: They're the hottest men on ice...and they're falling fast. BYLINES & BLUE LINES A one-night stand hot enough to melt the hardest ice… Brody Mitchell is a damn good hockey player with the NHL contract to prove it. He loves the game but hates the hype, the spotlight and the puck bunnies trying to score an athlete husband. He’s been burned before. He’s not looking to repeat that mistake. But one night with an anonymous beautiful brunette and it’s game on. HARD LINES & GOAL LINES The odds are stacked against them… As the backup goalie for the Philadelphia Colonials, Tim Stanton earned his nickname “Tank” by being an immovable force in net. Hockey has always come first in his life but, at thirty-one, he has an expiration date practically stamped on his ass. It’s time to make hard decisions about his future. Retire on his terms or play until his body gives out? And if he stays in net, will he miss his shot to pursue the woman he loves? DEADLINES & RED LINES Looking to score love... Sugar Donahue is determined to live life on her own terms, even if that means working three dead-end jobs to make ends meet. The only bright spot in her day is the moment the hottest player on the Philadelphia Colonials hockey team walks into the diner where she works. Too bad he’s so far out of her league he might as well be on another planet. RJ Mitchell wants Sugar any way he can have her—on a table, up against a wall, whatever he can get. He’s at the top of his game and a fan favorite, but his life feels stuck in neutral. He’s not willing to risk his heart, but he’ll take whatever Sugar’s willing to give. Three full-length, standalone hockey romances sure to melt the hardest ice.

Download or read book Rowdy Hearts written by Stephanie and published by Moonlit Night Publishing. This book was released on 2024-07-02 with total page 291 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: She fell into arms...Do I get to keep her? I’m Rowdy Reston, the captain of the St. David Devils. We’re the worst team of misfits in pro hockey and the most fun you’ll have on ice. We thrive on chaos. Lately though, being the town’s favorite son has become a burden. I’m restless and bored. I want more and a job offer at another team is tempting. But I can’t imagine ever leaving my hometown. Until Tressy stumbles into our local bar, dressed in a Cinderella gown and carrying her sweet little girl. She falls into my arms, looks into my eyes and steals my heart. She needs help, but she’s not used to asking for it. She’s beautiful, fiercely independent and hiding something. Luckily for her, St. David is the perfect place to lay low. And now I have the time to prove she can trust me. And to prove that the heat between us is real. I just have to convince Tressy to embrace the crazy…

Download or read book HTML and CSS written by Joe Casabona and published by Peachpit Press. This book was released on 2020-08-14 with total page 618 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Learn HTML and CSS with the Visual QuickStart Guide—the quick and easy way! This new edition features over six hours of instructional video that guide you through HTML and CSS, getting you up and running with web development in no time. The images in the book feature concise steps and explanations, while the videos enhance and expand the information in the book and provide an alternative method for learning. Readers should register their book on peachpit.com to gain access to the Web Edition, an online version of the book that includes the supplementary video. HTML and CSS remain the linchpin of the Web. Every beginning web developer needs to understand them thoroughly, including the latest advances in these technologies, and the newest functionality that they enable. From the basics to more advanced techniques, this book and Web Edition guide you through: Designing, structuring, and formatting sites Using images, links, styles, tables, and forms Adding media, visual effects, and animations Using CSS to gain full control over elements, fonts, colors, and layouts Making the most of sophisticated HTML5 and CSS3 capabilities Applying modern best practices for ensuring accessibility and responsiveness Principles of testing, debugging, and publishing sites and applications Exploring leading JavaScript libraries and build tools for more advanced web development

Download or read book Dangerous Magic written by Stephanie Julian and published by Moonlit Night Publishing. This book was released on 2024-07-26 with total page 251 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Seduced By Chaos Tall, dark and handsome, the guy walked into Lacey's bar like hes expected to be hit with a hail of bullets. There's something about him that draws her but Lacey has a secret. One that could threaten her freedom, her very life if it's exposed. The woman behind the bar is gorgeous. She pushes every single one of Teo's buttons and he wants her--even though he's dangerous, a walking time bomb, and it's only a matter of time before he explodes. But one night of magical sex and all bets are off as Lacey's secret catches up with her and Teo will risk everything, including himself, to keep her safe. And make her his. Seduced by Danger A man will do just about anything for love--even kill. Four down, one to go. Michael Corsi is on the trail of the last man who made life a living hell for his lover. But first, he wants one last reminder of what he's fighting for. He needs to see his woman and his son before he goes up against his toughest foe. And probably to his death. Michael is the father of the son Cara never expected to have. The man who brought her a love she never expected to feel, and a passion that she can't--won't--live without. She'll do whatever it takes to be sure Michael returns to her.

Download or read book The Ghost written by Stephanie Julian and published by Moonlit Night Publishing. This book was released on 2022-10-08 with total page 231 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A seductive and heartwarming tale in this irresistible standalone novel. Pro hockey player Frank returns home, seeking his next chapter in life. No longer the impetuous youth he once was, Frank's ready to settle down and find stability. Amidst his search, a clandestine affair blossoms with a younger woman who cares for his grandmother, adding a secret passion to his life. Amethyst, a hardworking single mother, dedicates her time to creating a better future for herself and her son. Romance takes a backseat to her demanding schedule filled with college studies and multiple jobs. However, when her employer's irresistible grandson arrives unexpectedly, an undeniable spark ignites between them. Frank is the perfect blend of sweetness and spice, leaving her craving for more. As Frank contemplates whether his love for the game will pull him back on the road, he must also confront the possibility of a newfound passion and an instant family. Will he succumb to the allure of his beloved sport, or will this connection and the prospect of a stable life provide him with the roots he's been yearning for? Dive into this enchanting tale and let your heart melt.

Download or read book An Indecent Desire written by Stephanie Julian and published by Moonlit Night Publishing. This book was released on 2021-01-30 with total page 288 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: One stolen mob princess. As the daughter of Russian mob royalty, Risa lives on the outskirts of Philadelphia society. True friends are hard to find. Women ignore her unless they want her money. Men pursue her for her father's favor and ice-queen looks. She might as well be a born-again virgin, since the only two men she desires want nothing to do with her and one-night stands have lost their appeal. When a new friend invites her out for a night, Risa jumps at the chance to unwind and have a few drinks somewhere no one knows her. She enjoys the company and the drinks but doesn't realize someone is lying in wait... Two men who will stop at nothing to get her back. Gens has wanted Risa for years. But her father took him in after his parents were murdered and Gens owes him everything. He's buried his love for Risa behind brotherly affection. Tony left behind the Philadelphia underworld when he became a cop and moved west. But after a shocking betrayal, he returns to Philadelphia disgraced and unemployable. Until his boyhood friend Gens gets him a job as a bodyguard...and Tony falls hard for his employer's daughter. When they get her back, Gens will give her whatever she wants to help her heal...even if that means pushing her into the arms of his best friend. But Risa wants them both. And she's not going to take no for an answer. For fans of: Adriana Locke, Anna Todd, Audrey Carlan, Aurora Rose Reynolds, Avery Flynn, Bella Andre, Beth Ehemann, Brenda Rothert, Carly Phillips, Carrie Aarons, Carrie Ann Ryan, Catherine Cowles, Charity Ferrell, Chelle Bliss, Claire Kingsley, Claudia Burgoa, Colleen Hoover, Corinne Michaels, Devney Perry, Elise Faber, Elle Kennedy, Emily Henry, Erika Wilde, Erin Nicholas, Geneva Lee, H Hunting, Helen Hardt, Helen Hoang, Helena Hunting, Ilsa Madden-Mills, Ivy Smoak, Jasinda Wilder, Jaci Burton, Jami Davenport, Jana Aston, Jay Crownover, Jennifer Probst, Jill Sanders, Jill Shalvis, K. Bromberg, K.A. Linde, Karina Halle, Karla Sorensen, Kat Mizera, Kate Canterbary, Kate Meader, Kaylee Ryan, Kelly Jamieson, Kendall Ryan, Kennedy Fox, Kennedy Ryan, Kristen Callihan, Kylie Scott, Lani Lynn Vale, Laura Kaye, Lauren Blakely, Lauren Landish, Lexi Ryan, LJ Shen, Lili Valente, Lora Leigh, Lucy Score, Maria Luis, Meghan March, Melanie Harlow, Melissa Foster, Mira Lyn Kelly, Monica Murphy, Nana Malone, Natasha Madison, Nicole Snow, Penelope Ward, Penny Reid, Pippa Grant, R.S. Grey, Rachel Gibson, Rachel Van Dyken, Sally Thorne, Sara Ney, Sarina Bowen, Sawyer Bennett, Shayla Black, Stacey Lynn, Stephanie Brother, Talia Hibbert, Tara Crescent, Tessa Bailey, Toni Aleo, Vi Keeland, Vanessa Vale, Zoe York, Zoey Thames, Kat Logan, Cleo Peitsche, Riley James, Cari Griffin, Nicole Elliot, Cassandra Dee, Keywords: 21st century, adult, adult fiction, adult stories, afraid to commit, alpha hero, alpha male, bad boy, bad boy/good girl, captivating romance, contemporary, contemporary crush, contemporary romance, contemporary romance and sex, current, dirty talk, Dirty talking alpha male, dirty talking alpha male, dominant male, dual POV, emotional, explicit, Explicit Sexual Content, family, family feels, family saga, female protagonist, fiction, Friendship, happily ever after, HEA, heart-warming, heartwarming, hero, hot, hot guy, hot romance, kissing books, long romance series, long series, love, love books, love story, menage, military, ex-military, modern romance, opposites attract, opposites attract romance, oral sex, poly, racy, raunchy, read, rich boy, romance, romance books, romance fiction books, romance love, romance series, steamy, sassy, seduction, sensual, sensual romance, series, sex, sex erotic stories, sexy, slow burn romance, smart romance, Smokin' Hot (explicit sex), sparks, steamy, stories, stories about sex, threesome, swoon, Swoon Romance, Third Person POV, two heroes, USA today, USA today bestseller, women's fiction, voyeur, voyeurism, bodyguard, employer’s daughter, mob romance, secret romance, best friends, sharing, secrets, doctor, cop, ice queen

Download or read book Byline written by M.J. Akbar and published by Roli Books Private Limited. This book was released on 2004-12-31 with total page 391 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Byline anthologises M.J. Akbar's finest writings over the last decade, bringing together essays that reflect the author's versatility and range. The book is divided into five seamless sections, each with its own identity, woven together by M.J. Akbar's delectably informal prose. 'Travel' is the first section in which the author shares his passion for history and the occasional fable, the obscure detail, the glorious and the ludicrous. This is followed by 'Politics and History' in which the reader is provided a view of some events and people in the recent past with all the quirks and whims that characterise the great as well as the mundane. The reader then moves on to 'Sidelines' (those delightfully off-centre pieces). M.J. Akbar says in an essay in this section: "The train of thought has moved. But that is the way with trains. They must travel." 'Memories' is the most personal and autobiographical part of the entire selection, mixing regret, nostalgia and deeply felt sorrow for the friends and times gone forever. Byline ends with a short section entitled 'On a Personal Note' in which James Bond must live to die another day, The Telegraph has to learn to live beyond the age of twenty and Dev Anand remains young forever.

Download or read book Claiming Ellie written by Stephanie Julian and published by Moonlit Night Publishing. This book was released on 2021-09-27 with total page 212 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: She has one wicked desire… Elise Perrault has more money than she could ever spend in a lifetime, but it can't buy her happiness. Or a lover. She wants a man who sees her as a woman and not a wealthy heiress. She wants a steamy affair with a hot guy to fill the ache inside her. Her dating drought has lasted more than a year so she creates a fake profile to find a no-string-attached lover. But two of her sexiest staffers discover her plan and plot to come to her rescue. They’ll make her wish come true… Hard-ass Manny Bianchi and playboy Rob Henry have been friends since boarding school and work together at Perrault Financial. Manny, chief security officer, believes he and Rob can safely give Elise what she wants. Rob, bored with his job, is always looking for the next thrill. Rob knows Manny’s been lusting after Elise for years. So has he, but he never wanted to cross that line. Until now. Can Manny and Rob turn Elise’s bad decision into the best decision of their lives? And can a no-strings-attached romp become lifelong love? For fans of: Audrey Carlan, Aurora Rose Reynolds, Avery Flynn, Bella Andre, Brenda Rothert, Carly Phillips, Cari Griffin, Carrie Ann Ryan, Catherine Cowles, Chelle Bliss, Claire Kingsley, Claudia Burgoa, Colleen Hoover, Corinne Michaels, Devney Perry, Elise Faber, Elle Kennedy, Emily Henry, Erika Wilde, Erin Nicholas, Geneva Lee, H Hunting, Helen Hardt, Helena Hunting, Ilsa Madden-Mills, Ivy Smoak, Jasinda Wilder, Jaci Burton, Jami Davenport, Jana Aston, Jay Crownover, Jennifer Probst, Jill Sanders, Jill Shalvis, K. Bromberg, K.A. Linde, Karina Halle, Karla Sorensen, Kat Mizera, Kate Canterbary, Kate Meader, Kaylee Ryan, Kelly Jamieson, Kendall Ryan, Kennedy Fox, Kennedy Ryan, Kristen Callihan, Kylie Scott, Lani Lynn Vale, Laura Kaye, Lauren Blakely, Lauren Landish, Lexi Ryan, LJ Shen, Lili Valente, Lora Leigh, Lucy Score, Maria Luis, Meghan March, Melanie Harlow, Melissa Foster, Mira Lyn Kelly, Monica Murphy, Nana Malone, Natasha Madison, Nicole Snow, Penelope Ward, Penny Reid, Pippa Grant, R.S. Grey, Rachel Gibson, Rachel Van Dyken, Sally Thorne, Sara Ney, Sarina Bowen, Sawyer Bennett, Shayla Black, Stacey Lynn, Talia Hibbert, Tara Crescent, Tessa Bailey, Toni Aleo, Vi Keeland, Vanessa Vale, Zoe, Thames, Zoe York, Riley James, Kat Logan, Lynn Burke, Cleo Peitsche, Eva Moon, A. Anders, Sierra Riker, Susan Hayes, Cassandra Dee, Bella Love-Wins, SE Law, Keywords: 21st century, adult, adult fiction, adult stories, afraid to commit, alpha hero, alpha male, bad boy, bad boy/good girl, captivating romance, contemporary, contemporary crush, contemporary romance, contemporary romance and sex, current, dirty talk, Dirty talking alpha male, dirty talking alpha male, dominant male, dual POV, emotional, explicit, Explicit Sexual Content, female protagonist, fiction, Friendship, funny, funny romance, happily ever after, HEA, heart-warming, heartwarming, hero, hot, hot guy, hot romance, romance series, series, love, love books, love story, modern romance, opposites attract, opposites attract romance, oral sex, racy, raunchy, read, return home, reunion, rich girl, rich woman, romance books, romance fiction books, romance love, romance series, steamy, sassy, secret relationship, seduction, sensual, sensual romance, series, sex, sex erotica stories, sexy, single mom, single mom romance, big city, smart romance, Smokin' Hot, explicit sex, sparks, steamy, stories, stories about sex, story, summer, summer read, swoon, Swoon Romance, Third Person POV, women's fiction, voyeur, menage, secret sex group, threesome, polyamorous, poly relationship, MFM, male female male, MFM romance, Philadelphia

Download or read book Enchanted Magic written by Stephanie Julian and published by Moonlit Night Publishing. This book was released on 2024-07-26 with total page 263 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Steamy Romantasy. Unique Mythology Seduced & Ensnared Cam de Feo is tough, ruthless and determined to keep his magical family safe at all costs. Stella Palmer is a means to an end--nothing more. He'll seduce her then use her to trap her evil uncle. At least, that's the plan. He never expected to fall for the beauty. For Stella, Cam is just the right man for a white-hot one-night stand. But in the bright light of day, she quickly realizes he has much more to offer than great sex. As dark forces threaten, family secrets will be revealed and Stella will discover a hidden world filled with magic and love! Seduced & Enchanted Rio de Feo has just met the woman of his dreams. Rosie Bianchi is smart, sexy, sweet...and cursed. She's got an evil dead witch on her tail and a secret even she doesn't know anything about. Rosie can't believe her good luck. The gorgeous guy she just met is Prince Charming material. But one night of perfect sex and Rosie wakes up with magical powers and is thrust into a battle for her life. Love will need a little help and a little luck but where there's an enchanted rose hedge and three godmothers, there's magic.

Download or read book Shadow Magic written by Stephanie Julian and published by Moonlit Night Publishing. This book was released on 2024-07-26 with total page 273 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Steamy Romantasy. Unique Mythology. Seduced by Magic Justin Johannson knows there are things in this world that defy explanation and he's determined to prove the existence of magic. He never expected to find everything he was searching for in his bed. But when he wakes in a secluded cabin to find a naked redhead with wings and an attitude making love to him, well... Justin's more than willing to give the woman anything she wants. Scarlata is convinced Justin wants only to capture her for scientific study, which is so not going to happen. The foolish man needs to be taught a lesson to leave her and all magical creatures in peace. But she can't deny the sexual attraction between them. And really, what could one night of unretrained passion possibly hurt... Seduced in Shadow Antonin de Feo has been employed to guard luscious Ellie Johannson from harm. He's been watching from the shadows but when she's nearly kidnapped, Antonin has the perfect place to keep her safe--in his bed. He's fallen hard for the beauty but he fears the secrets of his magical heritage might drive her away or put her in even more danger. Ellie can't resist her sexy bodyguard and promptly lands in his bed. She never wants to leave but dark forces are gathering and the walls are closing around them. Ellie needs someone she can trust at her side. But when Ellie discovers Antonin isn't exactly what he seems to be, will she push him away? Or let him risk his life for her own secrets?

Download or read book Netting the Goalie written by Stephanie Julian and published by Moonlit Night Publishing. This book was released on 2024-01-12 with total page 166 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: I need to get my head in the game... Shane I'm a goaltender in a slump but, when I meet a redhead who raises more than my blood pressure, it's game on. One steamy night with Bliss and I'm winning games again. Our affair is on fire and and so is my game. But we both know it can't last. I want to move up to the NHL, and Bliss has her roots planted in a small town. Not let my heart call the shots... Bliss I'm not looking for a relationship, especially not with an intense, driven athlete who's chasing his dreams. My ex's need for control nearly made me his emotional slave. I'm never going to give another man that kind of hold over me again. But a one-night stand with a hot hockey player who won't be around forever? Absolutely. But Shane's off-beat humor and killer smile might be more than I can withstand. And when Shane gets the call he’s been waiting for his whole life, I realize I've been fooling myself about giving him up. And Shane isn't giving up without a fight. This is a first-person retelling of THE BRICK WALL.

Download or read book Rough Caress of Midnight written by Stephanie Julian and published by Moonlit Night Publishing. This book was released on 2024-02-28 with total page 283 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The Beauty and the Berserkir... Lucy was once the beloved Goddess of the Moon, pursued for her beauty and power. She could have any man she wanted. Today, the only man who tempts her is a ferociously handsome hockey player. She would love a taste of this human, but only for a night. Any more, and she risks being discovered for who she really is. Brandon Stevenson is one hundred percent focused on his game, until he looks up and sees a celestial beauty sitting in the third row. Tracking her down proves easy. Seduction is even easier. But when he wakes the next morning, he has only a hazy memory of the amazing night before…and the sense that he’s somehow different. Brandon wasn’t supposed to remember his night with Lucy, but when he shows up at her door the next day, she realizes he’s more than human. And he might just be the hero she needs to save her from an encroaching evil. But will she lose him to his inner beast? Or will he learn how to harness that strength to protect his lover?

Download or read book Bylines Blue Lines written by Stephanie Julian and published by Moonlit Night Publishing. This book was released on 2019-10-17 with total page 211 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Hot hockey hunks and the smart women who love them... He has it all...but he can't have her Brody Mitchell is a damn good hockey player and has the NHL contract to prove it. He loves the game, but he hates the hype, the spotlight and especially the puck bunnies who only want to score an athlete husband. He’s been burned before. He’s not looking to repeat that mistake. When he makes a hot connection with a beautiful brunette, he's not expecting forever. She doesn’t want to know his name and he’s more than happy not to give it. She just got it all... but she can't keep him As a brand-new sports reporter for the Philadelphia Record, Tara Downey should be more interested in tracking down a hot trade rumor than in how many times the hot stranger can rock her world. But after bombing out on an assignment, she can't resist a taste of him as a consolation…even if it’s only for one night. Tara and Brody spend one amazing night in bed. But in the light of day, they find themselves on opposite sides of the boards. Will trust issues ruin their budding romance? Or will love win the day?

Download or read book Merry Hockey Holiday written by Stephanie Julian and published by Moonlit Night Publishing. This book was released on with total page 175 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Two steamy hockey stories perfect for the winter holiday THE PLAYBOY He left her behind to chase his dream... Kyle is back in the minors to rehab his career but that's not all he's hoping to fix. He wants to win back the girl he left behind. But convincing Leah to take another chance on this former playboy will be harder than making it back to the NHL. THE COMEBACK KID She’s the one who got away… Wallflower Emma has had a crush on star athlete Nick since high school, but when he left to play professional hockey, she wrote him off. And still dreams of the one who got away. When her college roommate drags her to a Redtails Hockey game, Emma is shocked when Nick tracks her down and asks her out. When Nick sees Emma at the game, he feels like he got an early Christmas present…and a second chance. This time around, he’s not giving up on the wary Emma until he gets his holiday wish… Emma in his bed and in his life. Two steamy contemporary hockey holiday romances for fans of Melanie Harlow, Sarina Bowen and Toni Aleo.

Download or read book Enchanting Temptations in Shadow written by Stephanie Julian and published by Moonlit Night Publishing. This book was released on 2024-02-28 with total page 168 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: No escape, no fun, no sex... What's a forgotten goddess to do? It's been three months since Kari, an Etruscan Goddess, was kidnapped and her two hot captors have yet to lay a hand on her. She hasn't been playing hard to get. In fact, she's made it clear she'd be more than happy to pass the time more...pleasurably. Yes, Den and Jacoby may work for the bad guys, but they're not evil. They're yummy. Den would gladly give Kari everything and anything she wants. He wants to take her up on the offer in her teasing smile, but he needs something in return. His mother is dying and he needs Kari to help him get her to help...to the wolf shifters who would shoot Den and Jacoby on sight. Jacoby also needs Kari's help to get his sister Emelia away from his evil father. Jacoby will do whatever it takes to make sure his father can't corrupt Emelia. If that means defecting to the shifters, no problem. Especially if that also means he can continue to see Kari. But even the best-laid plans can go wrong...and when Kari, Jacoby and Den need to rescue Emelia, none of them expect the fight to cost more than they're willing to pay.

Download or read book Redtails Hockey written by Stephanie Julian and published by Moonlit Night Publishing. This book was released on 2020-08-18 with total page 694 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The first three books in the Redtails Hockey series. Hot hockey hunks. Steamy romance. The Brick Wall His game's in a slump and she's the perfect distraction. But will their affair last through the season? Goaltender Shane Conrad's game is in a slump but when he meets a redhead who raises more than his blood pressure, it's game on. One steamy night with Bliss Vescovi and Shane’s winning games again. Their action in the bedroom rivals his play on the ice but both agree their affair isn't meant for the long term. Bliss isn't looking for a relationship, especially not with an intense, driven athlete who's chasing his dreams. Her ex's need for control nearly made her his emotional slave. She's sworn to never give another man that kind of hold over her again. But a one-night stand with a hot hockey player who won't be around forever? Totally doable. The Grinder Riley Hatch is a fast-talking minor-league hockey player with a reputation as a grinder. He goes in deep, hits hard and comes out with the puck. He's not known for giving up and, when he meets a cool blonde who trips all his switches, he's not about to take no for an answer. Aly Martin's aversion to professional athletes falters when faced with a six-foot-four hockey god. He's everything she never wanted in a man: sexy, rough around the edges and pushy as all hell. And absolutely irresistible. But she’s not going to give in without a fight. The Enforcer Veteran player Will MacDonald is a tough guy who’s not afraid to drop his gloves in defense of his teammates. But he’s never met a woman who's made his heart pound as hard as a good fight. Until a chance collision with a curvy brunette who dismisses him makes him want more than she’s willing to give. Jess Gardiner has been around hockey all her life. Her dad taught her everything he knows about the game as an NHL scout, and she believes Will is just what the young Redtails team needs. He brings grit and determination and stability. He's just not what she needs in her life, even if he is huge, hot and hard-bodied. Will is used to fighting for what he wants but winning Jess's heart might be the toughest battle of his life.

Download or read book Beauty Brains written by Stephanie Julian and published by Moonlit Night Publishing. This book was released on 2023-09-06 with total page 158 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Smart is the new sexy… NSA code cracker Merri Simmons has a serious crush on sexy scientist Jimmy DeMarco, but her demanding job leaves little time for dating. And by dating, she means sex. There’s no time for sex. Her boss thinks she wound too tightly and forces her to take a long-overdue vacation. At loose ends, Merri drowns her sorrows in alcohol…and winds up on the doorstep of DeMarco Investigations. She never expected Jimmy to open the door. Or take her home. And she never expected to wake up in his bed... Jimmy DeMarco is a brilliant inventor with a one-track mind—work. But he’s not blind to the charms of a certain brainy female. He’s not looking for long term and she’s only going to be around for a couple of weeks. Why not have fun while it lasts? Neither are prepared for the passion that burns as hot as Jimmy’s latest invention or the intensity of their feelings. Can their desire survive the reality of their all-consuming careers? Or will these two workaholics find life beyond the lab?