Vancouver Vice Series by Melanie Ting

After being selected in the first-round of the NHL draft, Eric Fairburn was in a car accident that destroyed his career. Now, five years later, he’s getting one last chance. If he can make the Vancouver Vice of the AHL, it could be the first step to making his hockey dreams come true. There are only two things standing in his way—the coach from hell and his own self-destructive ways. The one talent he hasn’t lost is his way with women... moreAfter being selected in the first-round of the NHL draft, Eric Fairburn was in a car accident that destroyed his career. Now, five years later, he’s getting one last chance. If he can make the Vancouver Vice of the AHL, it could be the first step to making his hockey dreams come true. There are only two things standing in his way—the coach from hell and his own self-destructive ways. The one talent he hasn’t lost is his way with women. So he’s surprised to be turned down by a mysterious woman he meets in a bar. Eric finds himself pursuing her when he should be focusing on hockey. Yet he’s drawn to her confidence and independence, believing that might be the key to fixing his own on-ice issues. This book contains adult situations and language and is suitable for readers aged 18 and up. The Tao of Hockey is the first book in a new series about a fictional hockey team called the Vancouver Vice. Each story is complete, and can be read in any order. less

When Amanda Richardson was a teenager, she had a huge crush on hockey superstar, Chris Luczak. Now over a decade later, he walks into her meeting—looking as hunky and confident as ever. They’ll be working together to put out the fires at her family’s struggling hockey team. Chris Luczak hated retiring from his one true love: hockey. He’s been going through the motions at head office, but now he’s got a real challenge... moreWhen Amanda Richardson was a teenager, she had a huge crush on hockey superstar, Chris Luczak. Now over a decade later, he walks into her meeting—looking as hunky and confident as ever. They’ll be working together to put out the fires at her family’s struggling hockey team. Chris Luczak hated retiring from his one true love: hockey. He’s been going through the motions at head office, but now he’s got a real challenge. All he has to do is persuade the ownership of the Vancouver Vice that—given their current problems—their best option is to sell the team. At first, all they do is argue. Amanda has a million reasons not to trust Chris, beginning with his reputation as a womanizing playboy. But she needs all the hockey knowledge inside that sculpted, muscular body she’s trying so hard not to notice. And Chris realizes that the longer he puts off this deal, the more time he’ll get to spend with this fiery woman. Can they work together to save the Vancouver Vice? This novel contains adult language and situations and is intended for audiences aged 18+. This is the second book in the Vancouver Vice series, but can be read as a freestanding novel. less

Marty Devonshire is the hulking enforcer of the Vancouver Vice hockey team. He’s better known for his fists than his goal-scoring. But inside, he’s a complete softy—shy, gentle, and nervous around women. Still, he’s secretly tickled to be asked to pose for a team charity calendar. Elaine Salang had her heart broken once. So she’s determined that from now on, career will come first: her job, her school, and her volunteer work at a cat shelter... moreMarty Devonshire is the hulking enforcer of the Vancouver Vice hockey team. He’s better known for his fists than his goal-scoring. But inside, he’s a complete softy—shy, gentle, and nervous around women. Still, he’s secretly tickled to be asked to pose for a team charity calendar. Elaine Salang had her heart broken once. So she’s determined that from now on, career will come first: her job, her school, and her volunteer work at a cat shelter. Being stuck all day at a calendar photo shoot with a bunch of rowdy hockey players is not her idea of fun, but it will save the shelter. When Marty and Elaine meet, sparks fly—in one direction anyway. Marty falls hard for both Elaine and a spunky little rescue cat. But when he finally gets a date with Elaine, he blows it. What will it take for Marty to get a second chance? Nothing less than the combined efforts of his whole team—plus Knightley the cat—will help big Marty to score off the ice. This novella is part of the Vancouver Vice hockey series, but can be read as a freestanding book. It contains adult language and situations and is suitable for ages 18+. less