Milwaukee Manes Series by Kay Stewart

Emma decided to take a spontaneous leap of faith and surprise the love of her life with a summer of romance before starting their forever together. What Emma discovers is that she hates surprises. When her life is turned upside down and she is suddenly seeing people in a new light, she decides to embrace this opportunity to take a walk on the wild side.Declan loves playing hockey for a living... moreEmma decided to take a spontaneous leap of faith and surprise the love of her life with a summer of romance before starting their forever together. What Emma discovers is that she hates surprises. When her life is turned upside down and she is suddenly seeing people in a new light, she decides to embrace this opportunity to take a walk on the wild side.Declan loves playing hockey for a living. Who wouldn't? Life as the captain of the professional hockey team, the Milwaukee Manes, is very organized and he likes knowing his main concern is putting the puck in the net. That is until his best friend's sister decides to shake up his life with rules of her own. Before he even knows what is happening, he has completely fallen under Emma's spell.Everything was good... right up until it wasn't. When Declan's best friend finds out about his relationship with Emma, and a ghost from Emma's past resurfaces, the trust they had built with one another shatters around them. Trust has a way of bringing people together just as it has a way of ripping them apart. Will Milwaukee's favorite hockey player find his way back to the one woman who has ever meant more to him than a rubber puck? less

Sienna has always had terrible taste in men. It always seems like they either steal her money, cling to her like a second skin, or strip her of her pride. When she stumbles upon the opportunity of a lifetime, she takes it and doesn't plan on letting a man interfere. At least that was the plan until her best friend had to go and get married.

Cara will never forget two very special days in her life. The most memorable will always be the day she brought her precious baby girl into this world. Coming in at a close second is the day her baby's daddy blamed me entirely for said child's conception. Needless to say, there went any dreams of any chance at happily ever after as a family of three. Jack's life is about change when he accepts a position as the team doctor for the Milwaukee Manes, a professional hockey team... moreCara will never forget two very special days in her life. The most memorable will always be the day she brought her precious baby girl into this world. Coming in at a close second is the day her baby's daddy blamed me entirely for said child's conception. Needless to say, there went any dreams of any chance at happily ever after as a family of three. Jack's life is about change when he accepts a position as the team doctor for the Milwaukee Manes, a professional hockey team. He is known both in the hockey world and in his personal life as a man that is able to make the tough calls and never look back. Unfortunately, there is one call that may have been the wrong one and it cost him everything. Co-parenting with a blonde bombshell and living under the same roof is making it more and more difficult for Jack to keep up the façade that he has spent years perfecting. Cara is about to marry another man and that seems to have changed the game. Cara has no idea which net she wants to score in and Jack puts all of the pieces together when is almost too late. Almost. Cara forgave Jack long before he forgave himself but has too much happened for them to be able to move forward together? less

Natalie Patrick is tired of people knowing more about her life than she does. The fame that comes along with being a famous singer is not what she signed up for. As a matter of fact, that is precisely what tore her away from her career and the life that dream that she sacrificed everything to follow. Happiness is the new dream. For Natalie, that means finding a stable, pragmatic, easygoing, man to build a life with.Blake is more than ready to join a team that he can soar with, not above... moreNatalie Patrick is tired of people knowing more about her life than she does. The fame that comes along with being a famous singer is not what she signed up for. As a matter of fact, that is precisely what tore her away from her career and the life that dream that she sacrificed everything to follow. Happiness is the new dream. For Natalie, that means finding a stable, pragmatic, easygoing, man to build a life with.Blake is more than ready to join a team that he can soar with, not above. For the past eight years, he has been carrying the Chicago Stars, a professional hockey team, on his shoulders without a whole lot of help. Blake recognizes that his years in the NHL are limited so he has plans of joining the team that has been knocking him out of the playoffs for far too long. If you can’t beat them, join them.Nothing but sparks fly when Natalie and Blake are together but it is hard to say if they are due to attraction or frustration. While Natalie is a free spirit who is looking to have fun before settling down, Blake is a relationship man. He doesn’t do nonsense and she is nothing but. The main thing that they have in common is that they both hate the spotlight. How will these two handle it when their secrets surface? Do they have what it takes to overcome the biggest obstacle of all or will Natalie end up with her math man after all? less

The Milwaukee Manes is a professional hockey team with nothing but eligible hunks! Join me along the journey of love for these men who have no idea what's coming. Jax is a man who lives his life by the book. He has never had to worry about anyone other than himself, and that is how he prefers things. As a rule, he doesn't date or commit to women. Been there, done that, has the scars to remind himself not to go there again... moreThe Milwaukee Manes is a professional hockey team with nothing but eligible hunks! Join me along the journey of love for these men who have no idea what's coming. Jax is a man who lives his life by the book. He has never had to worry about anyone other than himself, and that is how he prefers things. As a rule, he doesn't date or commit to women. Been there, done that, has the scars to remind himself not to go there again. He has no trouble following this rule until Raven piques his interest. Raven is the lead photographer and graphic designer for the Milwaukee Manes, a professional hockey team. Her job makes for long days spent looking at hot, muscular men. Too bad muscles have never really been her thing. As an artist, she prefers men who have gentle souls and share her love for individuality, not men who believe only in coloring inside of the lines all day every day. Jax and Raven each have pasts that impact their every decision in life, but for the first time in years, Jax wants something more for himself. It knocks him back when he falls hard and fast for an artistic, universe-believing woman. All he needs to do is leave the past in the past once and for all to have the future he wants for himself. Easier said than done when that future includes a woman battling for her own kind of future. Although this book can be read as a stand-alone novel, I recommend reading the books of the "Milwaukee Manes" series in order so that you can fall in love with the characters from the very beginning. Milwaukee Manes Series Mane Attraction Mane Distraction Mane Disruption Mane Exception Mane Objection (January 2020) less

The Milwaukee Manes is a professional hockey team with nothing but eligible hunks! Join me along the journey of love for these men who have no idea what's coming. Amber has had to work hard for everything she has accomplished in her life. With a mom who enjoyed drugs more than raising her daughter, a father she has never known, and one case of bad luck after another, she has never had another option but to persevere through life... moreThe Milwaukee Manes is a professional hockey team with nothing but eligible hunks! Join me along the journey of love for these men who have no idea what's coming. Amber has had to work hard for everything she has accomplished in her life. With a mom who enjoyed drugs more than raising her daughter, a father she has never known, and one case of bad luck after another, she has never had another option but to persevere through life. When one of her closest friends distances himself for the sake of a relationship, Amber has no choice to do what she has always done by burying her feelings deep and moving on with her life. If only it were that easy. Casey is not known for his long-lasting relationships when it comes to the female population. That changes when he is given the opportunity of a lifetime to play for the Milwaukee Manes. He is ready to settle down and look towards a future he never thought he wanted. All of that would be easier if he didn’t have to work so hard to convince himself that he is making the right decision. Amber and Casey have been there for each other since the days of skinned knees and teenage angst. Even though they have always known their platonic relationship is fragile to any love interest that comes onto the scene, neither of them was prepared for how difficult it would be to prioritize their relationship over their friendship. Amber is deeply scarred by her childhood but is determined to not let her past get the best of her. Luckily for her, Casey is an ambitious man with no intention of letting Amber hide behind her demons. Although this book can be read as a stand-alone novel, I recommend reading the books of the "Milwaukee Manes" series in order so that you can fall in love with the characters from the very beginning. Milwaukee Manes Series Mane Attraction Mane Distraction Mane Disruption Mane Exception Mane Objection Mane Ambition less

What happens when two people find what they never thought they were looking for?Becca Mancini is a career-driven woman who has lived her life in search of making her dreams come true and running her own kitchen. Being raised in loud Italian family that relied on food and hockey to bring everyone together made it easy for her to fly under the radar. She has always thrived on the joy her cooking brings to those around her and being the person that people can come to when they are ready... moreWhat happens when two people find what they never thought they were looking for?Becca Mancini is a career-driven woman who has lived her life in search of making her dreams come true and running her own kitchen. Being raised in loud Italian family that relied on food and hockey to bring everyone together made it easy for her to fly under the radar. She has always thrived on the joy her cooking brings to those around her and being the person that people can come to when they are ready. That is until everything changed when her life was on the line and suddenly, she can’t hide in the background any longer.Nathan Sharpe is a perfectionist and self-appointed momma’s boy who plays hockey for the Milwaukee Manes. He was raised by the best woman in the world, so he never considered getting serious about a woman until Becca Mancini caught his eye and then proceeded to hustle him like a pro. She makes him want to be different, but he struggles when he realizes that Becca is too selfless for her own good.Nathan strives for everything in his life to be perfect and compounds mistakes when things don’t go his way, while Becca always finds a way to make the best meal out of the ingredients she has on hand. She’s had to with all of the life-altering surprises that have been thrown her way. When it’s all on the line, can an NHL hotshot and talented chef overcome their differences? less

What happens when you stop trying so hard to control every aspect of your life?Rachel Collins prides herself on her ability to paint lipstick on pigs by day and create baked masterpieces by night. Professionally, that means she takes unruly NHL players and makes them look like hockey royalty. She enjoys her job and is good at maintaining her composure until she faces the biggest challenge of her career.Tristian Mancini is a man without a plan... moreWhat happens when you stop trying so hard to control every aspect of your life?Rachel Collins prides herself on her ability to paint lipstick on pigs by day and create baked masterpieces by night. Professionally, that means she takes unruly NHL players and makes them look like hockey royalty. She enjoys her job and is good at maintaining her composure until she faces the biggest challenge of her career.Tristian Mancini is a man without a plan. He's perfected the art of letting the world see exactly what they want to see. He's never cared about what anyone says about him until the consequences of his actions hit way too close to home, resulting in a never-ending nightmare. Suddenly, he cares what people think and would rather give up his career than let people who don't know him drag him through the mud.Tristian might be a man with a muddled past, but he's true to himself and values the same in others. When he sees different sides of Rachel, he loses sight of what he actually likes about her. Who is Rachel Collins and why does she try so hard to be someone she isn't? If only he knew... less

What happens when a woman’s brashness and beauty has been turning heads her whole life finds a man who turns hers?Amy Fallon has spent her entire life worshipping hockey. Whether it was hockey on the lake in her hometown, watching her brothers play, or winning a gold medal herself, hockey has been her sole focus for as long as she can remember. Now, she has been given the chance of a lifetime to share her hockey brain with a professional hockey team... moreWhat happens when a woman’s brashness and beauty has been turning heads her whole life finds a man who turns hers?Amy Fallon has spent her entire life worshipping hockey. Whether it was hockey on the lake in her hometown, watching her brothers play, or winning a gold medal herself, hockey has been her sole focus for as long as she can remember. Now, she has been given the chance of a lifetime to share her hockey brain with a professional hockey team. Much to her enjoyment, hockey players seem to have trouble comprehending that a woman is blind to their particular hunkiness and can see the ice better than they can.Jensen Hall is known as the resident good time guy on the Milwaukee Manes and that’s just how he likes it. He has never been a man who’s after more than the now, but that all changes the moment he meets the firecracker of a woman who thrives on putting him in his place both on and off the ice. Jensen likes order and his independence is of utmost importance to him. What shocks him is that Amy is everything he has ever steered clear of, yet he can’t stop thinking about her when she isn’t around.Hockey might be Amy’s sole focus, but it doesn’t define who she is as a person. Jensen sees her better than she gives him credit for even if he’s putting on a show to dissuade her from wanting him. Jensen’s too old, too grizzly, and far too snippy for Amy’s taste. Unfortunately, his candor matches hers with a fierceness she can’t ignore and will stop at nothing to get what she wants. less

What happens when the life you’ve always known and dreamed of collides with the harsh reality of buried secrets?Emma had everything she’s always wanted in life when fate took a shot at her, turning her world upside down. After dealing with so much pain in such a short amount of time, Emma’s numb to shock, betrayal, and loss. She’s learned the hard way that the only person she can truly count on is herself when faced with life’s most challenging obstacles... moreWhat happens when the life you’ve always known and dreamed of collides with the harsh reality of buried secrets?Emma had everything she’s always wanted in life when fate took a shot at her, turning her world upside down. After dealing with so much pain in such a short amount of time, Emma’s numb to shock, betrayal, and loss. She’s learned the hard way that the only person she can truly count on is herself when faced with life’s most challenging obstacles.Declan’s got a chip on his shoulder that even the most formidable competitors have no chance against. Still, there’s one person who zips past his defenses, and despite how much of a headache she’s caused, she’ll always be a weakness of his even if he has to divorce her to save her from herself. It’s the last thing he wants, but he’s out of ideas on how to fix the constant hell he’s living in.Together, Emma and Declan have always been explosive. It wasn’t until they broke each other’s hearts that their combustion turned toxic. Neither of them can say or do the right thing to bridge the ever-growing distance between them. When push comes to shove, will they be able to put their past behind them, or are they destined for a life full of regret? less