Salt Lake Pumas Series by Camellia Tate

El Sterling ruined my life once. I’m not giving her a chance to do it a second time.I’ve made mistakes.Mistakes that I’ve learned from.I’ve come a long way to make it as captain of the Salt Lake Pumas.So of course, that’s when she comes back.The girl who ruined my life twelve years ago.But not again.I’m a changed man. I’ve worked hard for this.My head knows I need to ignore the woman El has become.My body’s much more easily swayed.The fire in her eyes burns through my cool-headed defenses... moreEl Sterling ruined my life once. I’m not giving her a chance to do it a second time.I’ve made mistakes.Mistakes that I’ve learned from.I’ve come a long way to make it as captain of the Salt Lake Pumas.So of course, that’s when she comes back.The girl who ruined my life twelve years ago.But not again.I’m a changed man. I’ve worked hard for this.My head knows I need to ignore the woman El has become.My body’s much more easily swayed.The fire in her eyes burns through my cool-headed defenses.No one told me that giving in to the sparks between us might make me change all over again. less

Falling for a man who thinks romance is pointless is the stupidest thing I’ve done this year!Everything happens for a reason.The universe wouldn’t bring a smart, sexy NHL player like Will Green into my life if we weren’t supposed to connect.Romance is more than just flowers and candy.I’ll prove it to him.Except, Will doesn’t do relationships.Married to his NHL career, he told me that romance is a ‘waste of time’!That should be the end of it.But destiny keeps bringing us together... moreFalling for a man who thinks romance is pointless is the stupidest thing I’ve done this year!Everything happens for a reason.The universe wouldn’t bring a smart, sexy NHL player like Will Green into my life if we weren’t supposed to connect.Romance is more than just flowers and candy.I’ll prove it to him.Except, Will doesn’t do relationships.Married to his NHL career, he told me that romance is a ‘waste of time’!That should be the end of it.But destiny keeps bringing us together.Even our dogs have formed a bond.It has to mean something, and I will put my heart on the line to figure out what. less

They say you should never fall in love with a bad boy. But what do you do when a bad boy falls in love with you?I love to party.Irresponsible, reckless, and wild.As a quickly rising star in the NHL, I can be whatever I want to be.Meeting Morgan Acton changes all of that.She is the bad girl to match my bad boy.Our lust is instant, burning fast, and strong.But it’s what comes after that stands the chance of ruining everything.I shouldn’t fall in love with her.She's too intense to resist... moreThey say you should never fall in love with a bad boy. But what do you do when a bad boy falls in love with you?I love to party.Irresponsible, reckless, and wild.As a quickly rising star in the NHL, I can be whatever I want to be.Meeting Morgan Acton changes all of that.She is the bad girl to match my bad boy.Our lust is instant, burning fast, and strong.But it’s what comes after that stands the chance of ruining everything.I shouldn’t fall in love with her.She's too intense to resist.Her body calls to me and her recklessness makes me want to take that leap.I might be a bad boy, but everything I know will be tested by her.And I cannot wait. less

Better to have loved and lost than never loved at all. Isn’t that what they say? Why does nobody have advice for what happens when the love you lost walks right back into your life?I was in love, once.We were too young, too uncertain.My NHL career wasn’t compatible with her law school ambitions.Promising to marry Helena Worth was the best decision I ever made.And watching her walk away?The biggest disappointment of my life.Ten long years later, my brother is marrying Helena’s best friend... moreBetter to have loved and lost than never loved at all. Isn’t that what they say? Why does nobody have advice for what happens when the love you lost walks right back into your life?I was in love, once.We were too young, too uncertain.My NHL career wasn’t compatible with her law school ambitions.Promising to marry Helena Worth was the best decision I ever made.And watching her walk away?The biggest disappointment of my life.Ten long years later, my brother is marrying Helena’s best friend.A whole summer in our small town brings long lost feelings crashing over me.Falling back in love with my first girlfriend is a dangerous game.My love of hockey ruled my heart once.Putting my career first again might break hers completely.This summer will test everything I know.About love.About home.And about myself. less

Finding your perfect partner is a dancer’s dream: a best friend who moves to the same beat, who’ll catch you every time you fall.We met when we were ten.From sharing a birthday, we quickly went to sharing everything.I couldn’t imagine my life without Jessie Edwards in it.I moved to Salt Lake City to join the NHL.Being homesick for my best friend hit me hard.But we learned to make it work.When Jessie hurt herself dancing, there was no question that I would be the one to look after her... moreFinding your perfect partner is a dancer’s dream: a best friend who moves to the same beat, who’ll catch you every time you fall.We met when we were ten.From sharing a birthday, we quickly went to sharing everything.I couldn’t imagine my life without Jessie Edwards in it.I moved to Salt Lake City to join the NHL.Being homesick for my best friend hit me hard.But we learned to make it work.When Jessie hurt herself dancing, there was no question that I would be the one to look after her.But living together as adults was a dangerous idea...Out of nowhere, my heart beat faster every time she smiled.Sudden heat spread through me at a glance.Sharing my feelings could cost us everything we’ve built together.But not risking it feels just as frightening.I could win her heart this winter.Or break mine. less