Aviators Hockey Series by Sophia Henry

Past experience taught me to keep my distance from muscle-bound, eye-candy like Landon Taylor. While my family’s market is abuzz with excitement every time the minor league hockey player graces us with a visit, I keep a respectful distance from his alluring presence. Or, I did, until he rushes to my side during a moment of crisis without hesitation.Who knew he was more than hard muscles and a cocky demeanor? Landon claims he has feelings for me... morePast experience taught me to keep my distance from muscle-bound, eye-candy like Landon Taylor. While my family’s market is abuzz with excitement every time the minor league hockey player graces us with a visit, I keep a respectful distance from his alluring presence. Or, I did, until he rushes to my side during a moment of crisis without hesitation.Who knew he was more than hard muscles and a cocky demeanor? Landon claims he has feelings for me. I’m convinced that’s a line he’s used countless times before. His reputation is as a cool-headed athlete who he hates to lose. As tempted as I am to give in to our magnetic attraction, I can’t help but fear he only wants me because I’m one prize he can’t easily win. With roaring crowds and an unmatched talent launching his career into the stratosphere, how can I trust what we have will be enough for him? Can I give myself over to the bliss of his strong arms pulling me close, when I know the moment could be fleeting? less

Life is too short not to embrace each day to the fullest. And that’s exactly what I intend to do. My parents paid for me to take part in a post-grad singles cruise to the Caribbean hoping I'd find a fine, Greek husband. Instead, I hooked up with the hottest guy I’ve ever met. Pasha might not be Greek, but he’s got fun written all over his rock-hard abs. We agreed we would walk away with no regrets when the ship docks... moreLife is too short not to embrace each day to the fullest. And that’s exactly what I intend to do. My parents paid for me to take part in a post-grad singles cruise to the Caribbean hoping I'd find a fine, Greek husband. Instead, I hooked up with the hottest guy I’ve ever met. Pasha might not be Greek, but he’s got fun written all over his rock-hard abs. We agreed we would walk away with no regrets when the ship docks. Yet as that day nears, we both realize there is something far deeper than lust brewing between us. Will the real world destroy the fantasy of our vacation fling? Or can romance forged under swaying palm trees withstand the icy chill of reality? This is a New Edition of a previously published book. less

ViktorI didn’t realize Lexie Graham, bartender from my favorite local dive, would be working the Jingle Ball, Detroit's most anticipated event of the year. My father wouldn't consider her marriage material, which is fine because I'm looking for a fling, not a ring. The moment I catch her eye from across the room, her bright smile falters for a second and she swallows hard. That’s when I know I’ll have Lexie in my bed tonight... moreViktorI didn’t realize Lexie Graham, bartender from my favorite local dive, would be working the Jingle Ball, Detroit's most anticipated event of the year. My father wouldn't consider her marriage material, which is fine because I'm looking for a fling, not a ring. The moment I catch her eye from across the room, her bright smile falters for a second and she swallows hard. That’s when I know I’ll have Lexie in my bed tonight.* * *LexieTomorrow, I’ll blame it on the stress of being short-staffed or the holiday music that got me feeling sentimental. But tonight, I’m throwing caution to the wind. One night with Viktor Kravtsov, hockey’s most eligible bachelor, is exactly what I need to blow off some steam before the stress of the holiday kicks in. I’ll consider it an early Christmas present to myself.Fans of super sexy Russian hockey players with daddy issues, smart-mouth, independent women, and quick romps in casino closets will love Jingle Ball Bender.Read this steamy short story from USA Today Bestselling Author Sophia Henry's Aviators Hockey series. Jingle Ball Bender was originally published in the Jingle Balls Holiday Anthology. *Story is republished with changes. less

It was supposed to be a one-time fling with a super-sexy, super-rich hockey player who wouldn’t stop pursuing me. Now I’m pregnant with his baby. As a bartender working hard to pay for college and make ends meet, I’m not too proud to flirt with customers to get a few extra tips. That includes Viktor Kravtsov, a rich, Russian playboy and hockey’s most eligible bachelor, who’s been on a mission to get me into bed since the moment we met... moreIt was supposed to be a one-time fling with a super-sexy, super-rich hockey player who wouldn’t stop pursuing me. Now I’m pregnant with his baby. As a bartender working hard to pay for college and make ends meet, I’m not too proud to flirt with customers to get a few extra tips. That includes Viktor Kravtsov, a rich, Russian playboy and hockey’s most eligible bachelor, who’s been on a mission to get me into bed since the moment we met. When I finally give in to the desire building between us, I received a hell of a lot more than multiple mind-blowing orgasms.I got two blue lines on a pregnancy test.Viktor claims he wants to be part of the baby’s life—and presses hard to be part of mine. But when I let down my guard and let Viktor in, family expectations and cultural views threaten to take away the only two things I’ve ever wanted— the career I’ve worked my ass off for and the family I’ve always craved. If you love flirty banter, scorching chemistry, and hot hockey players you’ll love USA Today Bestselling Author Sophia Henry’s BLUE LINES. Buy BLUE LINES, the latest in the heartfelt and steamy Aviators Hockey series, today. less