Arizona Rattlesnakes Series by Pippa Green, Eden Dunn

Sometimes I feel every inch of my thirty-eight years. Maybe that’s why I allow myself a single moment of indulgence—a one night stand with a hot, young singer who is definitely not for me. Who can blame me for going for it?I’m usually content living my life as a grumpy single dad with a teenage daughter—a handful of a kid who wants me and her mom back together, which is never going to happen. My life isn’t so bad... moreSometimes I feel every inch of my thirty-eight years. Maybe that’s why I allow myself a single moment of indulgence—a one night stand with a hot, young singer who is definitely not for me. Who can blame me for going for it?I’m usually content living my life as a grumpy single dad with a teenage daughter—a handful of a kid who wants me and her mom back together, which is never going to happen. My life isn’t so bad. After all, I’m the Coach for the Arizona Rattlesnakes NHL team, and when I speak, a whole team of people listen.I don’t expect to meet Ms. Sexy Singer again, not at my daughter's parent-teacher conference (Talk about awkward)! And I definitely don’t expect our one-night stands to happen again…and again.And again.This is just sex, right?Until it starts to feel like more. There’s something about Willa Bennett that I just can’t resist, and I know her unexpected pregnancy should freak me the frick out…but it doesn’t. Unfortunately for me, my wild young lover still has her sights set on Nashville and the record deal she deserves. She might even have those sights set on her ex.Turns out I have real feelings for my baby mama and while I might be in charge at the Rattlesnakes, I can’t make Willa do a damn thing I want, when I want. (At least, not out of the bedroom).She’s a beautiful song bird and I know I can’t cage her in, even if I want to. So what the hell are we gonna do now?First Match is the first book in the new Arizona Rattlesnakes series, a spin off from Pippa Green's successful Minnesota Raiders series (You'll see some of your old favorites reappear). It can be enjoyed as a standalone novel. less

That sexy blonde flirting with me at the nightclub is everything I want and everything I can’t have.My former captain’s younger sister-in -law is a trouble-making spit fire with a heart of gold. But as everyone in the Arizona Rattlesnakes knows - she’s part of the family and you don’t mess with family. That’s just one of the rules.Unlike me, Sasha Wilcox thinks rules are made to be broken. She cares about school and getting my attention, and she’s doing an excellent job of that... moreThat sexy blonde flirting with me at the nightclub is everything I want and everything I can’t have.My former captain’s younger sister-in -law is a trouble-making spit fire with a heart of gold. But as everyone in the Arizona Rattlesnakes knows - she’s part of the family and you don’t mess with family. That’s just one of the rules.Unlike me, Sasha Wilcox thinks rules are made to be broken. She cares about school and getting my attention, and she’s doing an excellent job of that. I can’t seem to stay away from her and she can’t seem to stay away from trouble. Which means neither can I.As the only Australian player in the NHL, I have a lot at stake. My family back home is relying on me and so is my hockey family. If I give into temptation with Sasha, then we’re both going to be in a world of trouble…but only if anyone finds out.The two of us are a bad match, no doubt about it. Yet being with her feels so good. We’re skating on thin ice and I have no idea how we can get through the mess we’ve created and be together.Bad Match is the second book in the new Arizona Rattlesnakes series, a spinoff from Pippa Green's successful Minnesota Raiders series (You'll see some of your old favorites reappear). It can be enjoyed as a standalone novel. less

It’s time for this family feud to die… Life is sweet for an NHL god, and I’ve got it all figured out except for one thing. Rather, one woman : Joy Vasquez. I’ve wanted her since high school. She hates my guts. She comes by it naturally. Our feuding families are determined to keep us apart no matter how many sparks fly when we’re together. We’re born enemies, and all I can think of is making her mine... moreIt’s time for this family feud to die… Life is sweet for an NHL god, and I’ve got it all figured out except for one thing. Rather, one woman : Joy Vasquez. I’ve wanted her since high school. She hates my guts. She comes by it naturally. Our feuding families are determined to keep us apart no matter how many sparks fly when we’re together. We’re born enemies, and all I can think of is making her mine. Seeing Joy at the rink is both pleasure and pain, a blessing and a curse, a constant reminder of everything I don’t have and shouldn’t want. The problem now is convincing her to give me a chance. On the ice or off, chemistry has never been our problem. With our high school reunion looming ahead, I’ve gotta wonder if I have what it takes to make this forbidden rematch work or if I’m heading to the penalty box alone, doomed to repeat my past mistakes. Re Match is book 4 in the Arizona Rattlesnakes series. It can be enjoyed as a stand alone novel. less

I’ve got no choice. Women take one look at me and see someone they can use: for social status, for a good time, for my reputation in the NHL. I want to find a girl who can see beneath the surface and build a life with me. There’s only one way to get what I need, and that’s online.Using my brother’s picture on the dating website.@LadyGray is everything I’ve ever wanted and more. At least on the surface. The more I get to know her, the more I desire her, and I haven’t even seen her face... moreI’ve got no choice. Women take one look at me and see someone they can use: for social status, for a good time, for my reputation in the NHL. I want to find a girl who can see beneath the surface and build a life with me. There’s only one way to get what I need, and that’s online.Using my brother’s picture on the dating website.@LadyGray is everything I’ve ever wanted and more. At least on the surface. The more I get to know her, the more I desire her, and I haven’t even seen her face.I’ve got a problem.There's another woman, someone cute and adorable and funny as hell. But she’s a single mother, and after my own messed up childhood, I swore to myself I’d never get involved with them. Too bad she’s perfect.Too bad I’m in this situation in the first place. less

Her Match I want this match, whether her baby is mine or not… Celia Wolf has always been my weakness, even after she dumped me in college. I haven’t been able to stop thinking about her through a budding NHL career, millions of dollars, and more puck bunnies than I can shake a hockey stick at. Still, none of it matters without her. So when she storms back into my life pregnant with another man’s baby, I don’t think. I react. And I plan... moreHer Match I want this match, whether her baby is mine or not… Celia Wolf has always been my weakness, even after she dumped me in college. I haven’t been able to stop thinking about her through a budding NHL career, millions of dollars, and more puck bunnies than I can shake a hockey stick at. Still, none of it matters without her. So when she storms back into my life pregnant with another man’s baby, I don’t think. I react. And I plan. I’ve got to take care of her whether she wants my help or not. Ours might be a marriage of convenience where I have to convince her to let me take care of her, but my feelings are very real. Hopefully, I’ll be able to convince her to give a relationship between us a second chance. Otherwise, I’ll have a future of cold, lonely seasons on the ice without my woman by my side. less

Nothing shocks me more than getting a call from the police telling me my sister and her husband died in a car accident. Except perhaps finding out I’m legally bound to raise my niece and nephew with Zadie St Clair.There’s only one problem - Zadie resents me and she always has.I’ve always kinda enjoyed the tension of our back and forth, but things are different when we all move in together - me, her, and two grieving kids struggling to find our footing... moreNothing shocks me more than getting a call from the police telling me my sister and her husband died in a car accident. Except perhaps finding out I’m legally bound to raise my niece and nephew with Zadie St Clair.There’s only one problem - Zadie resents me and she always has.I’ve always kinda enjoyed the tension of our back and forth, but things are different when we all move in together - me, her, and two grieving kids struggling to find our footing.And it doesn’t get easier once I make my way into Zadie’s bed.Being an NHL hero means nothing off the ice, not when it comes to finding my way with my new family. It’s not going to help me win Zadie’s heart, either, or convince her I’m serious—I want to give us a real chance.I’m not fast enough to stay one step ahead of her or the kids. The best I can hope for is to make it out the other side in one piece. With my family and heart intact.His Match is an enemies to lovers forced proximity sports romance and Book 7 in The Arizona Rattlesnakes series. It can be enjoyed as a stand alone. less

Do I want to win this match or not…Jaxon Roark is my opposite in every way. I’m the controlled hockey captain and she’s the flaky, clumsy artist. And the lines are already drawn in the sand—stay the hell away from her.That’s the word from the big bosses.Except it’s damn near impossible to do when she needs a model for her art project, and I’ve drawn the short straw.She’s in my dreams and she’s there when I wake up, wearing barely anything except a paint covered smock... moreDo I want to win this match or not…Jaxon Roark is my opposite in every way. I’m the controlled hockey captain and she’s the flaky, clumsy artist. And the lines are already drawn in the sand—stay the hell away from her.That’s the word from the big bosses.Except it’s damn near impossible to do when she needs a model for her art project, and I’ve drawn the short straw.She’s in my dreams and she’s there when I wake up, wearing barely anything except a paint covered smock.Sucking on her cherry lollipop.I’m used to discipline, and I’m used to knowing my opponent. She’s the only one who can keep me on my toes with her surprises. Although neither one of us wants a real connection, we can’t stop circling, and it’s making me dizzy.It’s no wonder I’m falling for this forbidden siren.Winning Match is Book 8 in the Arizona Rattlesnakes series but can be enjoyed as a stand alone novel. less

For this final match, is he in…or out? Corrinne Winters is the best damn PA the Rattlesnakes has ever had, and now she wants a baby. The problem? I’m not willing to let her find some random sperm donor to get the job done. I own the damn team and I want what’s best for her. All I’ve got to do is convince her that the best choice for a father is gonna be me. I’m not the kind of guy who goes all in, and Corrinne knows it... moreFor this final match, is he in…or out? Corrinne Winters is the best damn PA the Rattlesnakes has ever had, and now she wants a baby. The problem? I’m not willing to let her find some random sperm donor to get the job done. I own the damn team and I want what’s best for her. All I’ve got to do is convince her that the best choice for a father is gonna be me. I’m not the kind of guy who goes all in, and Corrinne knows it. What happens when I start to develop very real feelings in the middle of our hockey season? What happens when her happiness starts to mean more to me than the Snakes winning the Cup? Corinne is the real deal. She wants a baby and I’m going to give it to her. Even if it kills me. less