Minor League Mayhem Series by Heather C. Myers

Fighting. Blackmail. Scandal. And they say rookies don't have fun. JackJack Ruby is a fighter - literally.At 19, he's gotten into more fights than he remembers. It probably has to do with the fact that since he was a child, he's been angry. His mother's a drug addict who only talks to him when she wants money, he lives with his best friend since he has nowhere else to go, and he's in love with said best friend's sister.He's screwed... moreFighting. Blackmail. Scandal. And they say rookies don't have fun. JackJack Ruby is a fighter - literally.At 19, he's gotten into more fights than he remembers. It probably has to do with the fact that since he was a child, he's been angry. His mother's a drug addict who only talks to him when she wants money, he lives with his best friend since he has nowhere else to go, and he's in love with said best friend's sister.He's screwed.The only good that comes out of this is he just signed with the Newport Beach Seagulls's minor league affiliate, the Irvine Mayhem.If he's good at anything, it's hockey. And sex. And fighting.As long as he stays away from Lily, he'll be fine.But Jack's never been good at playing by the rules.LilyLily Sinclair doesn't get the opportunity to say no when her brother and his best friend move in with her. She's trying to get ready for her first year of college while they're partying, getting into fights, and playing hockey.Must be nice.It wouldn't be so bad if her brother was friends with anyone but Jack Sinclair. The brown eyes, the high cheekbones, that mischievous grin.God, she's in so much trouble.When an ex shows up in her life, blackmailing her over a video Lily hadn't been aware of, she's tells him to eff off.That's when all hell breaks loose in the form of Jack Ruby.Will he ever look at her the same way again?Fans of The Slapshot Series are devouring this new adult sports romance set in the same sunny beach city. less

Ruined reputations. Pressure from the top. Dark secrets. And they say rookies have no fun.AlecI have a problem.People seem to care more about my life off the ice than they do about what I bring to the ice. And that’s an issue.If I’m not taken seriously, the team’s not taken seriously. If the team’s not taken seriously, that means we lose season ticket holders, investors, all of it.I’m told to find a girlfriend. A girlfriend will calm everyone down, ground me into reality... moreRuined reputations. Pressure from the top. Dark secrets. And they say rookies have no fun.AlecI have a problem.People seem to care more about my life off the ice than they do about what I bring to the ice. And that’s an issue.If I’m not taken seriously, the team’s not taken seriously. If the team’s not taken seriously, that means we lose season ticket holders, investors, all of it.I’m told to find a girlfriend. A girlfriend will calm everyone down, ground me into reality. Keep me from clubs, from late nights, from women.I don’t do girlfriends.No one would believe it.And when my sister suggests I use her friend, I shudder. Noah is my enemy, even if she looks good in those jeans and the way she bites her bottom lip makes me want to take her against the wall.She would never want me. She hates me. And I hate her.But maybe that’s why it’s so perfect. I know we won’t get in over our heads.One night together, tangled up in sweaty limbs, means absolutely nothing.So what if I want to do it again and again?So what if I want to learn all of her secrets - even the dark ones?It means nothing.At least, that’s what I tell myself. less

A joke gone too far. Unnecessary and unexpected feelings. Possessive feelings over a friend. And they rookies have no fun.KnoxBeth has been my friend since forever. She’s the girl I call to bail me out of jail when a prank goes too far. I’ve never thought of her as anything but a friend. Just because she’s drop-dead gorgeous doesn’t mean I think of her in that way.I don’t.I’ve never seen her as anything but a friend.I mean, I do some stupid stuff and she puts up with me... moreA joke gone too far. Unnecessary and unexpected feelings. Possessive feelings over a friend. And they rookies have no fun.KnoxBeth has been my friend since forever. She’s the girl I call to bail me out of jail when a prank goes too far. I’ve never thought of her as anything but a friend. Just because she’s drop-dead gorgeous doesn’t mean I think of her in that way.I don’t.I’ve never seen her as anything but a friend.I mean, I do some stupid stuff and she puts up with me. I think it’s because I’ve made her laugh - have been since we shared a kindergarten class.She puts up with my stupid friends and our stupid shenanigans.Thank God I was drafted by my hometown team and I still get to hang out with her when I’m not playing hockey.I’ve never grown up, I guess.At least being a hockey player means learning new ways to mess with people.Until I realize my best friend has a thing for Beth.Until I realize she may have a thing for him.Until I realize I have a huge problem with it and I don’t even know why.I’ve never seen Beth as anything more than a friend.But now, I don’t see her as anything but mine. Only, she doesn't know it yet. less