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Vancouver Storm · Book 1

Behind the Net

A brooding NHL goalie, a heartbroken songwriter, and one very small shared house. Slow-burn tension, a hero who's secretly a softie, and plenty of steam: catnip for anyone who likes their grump devoted and their spice generous.

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A brooding NHL goalie, a heartbroken songwriter, and one very small shared house. Slow-burn tension, a hero who's secretly a softie, and plenty of steam: catnip for anyone who likes their grump devoted and their spice generous.

Heat check●●●●●

Spicy. Open-door scenes and at least one chapter you’ll reread with the brightness turned down.

The setup

He's the hot, grumpy goalie I had a crush on in high school... and now I'm his live-in assistant. After my ex crushed my dreams in the music industry, I’m done with getting my heart broken. Working as an assistant for an NHL player was supposed to be a breeze, but nothing about Jamie Streicher is easy. He’s an intimidatingly hot, grouchy jerk who can't stand me. The guy has a massive ego. Keeping things professional will be no problem, even when he demands I move in with him. Beneath his surliness, though, Jamie’s surprisingly sweet and protective. When Jamie learns how bad my ex was in bed, his competitive nature flares, and he encourages and spoils me in every way. The creative spark I used to feel about songwriting? It’s back, and I’m writing music again. Between wearing his jersey at games, rowdy parties with the team, and being brave on stage again, I’m falling for him. He could…

Heatcheck

●●●●●Spicy

Spicy. Open-door scenes and at least one chapter you’ll reread with the brightness turned down.

The setup

He's the hot, grumpy goalie I had a crush on in high school... and now I'm his live-in assistant. After my ex crushed my dreams in the music industry, I’m done with getting my heart broken. Working as an assistant for an NHL player was supposed to be a breeze, but nothing about Jamie Streicher is easy. He’s an intimidatingly hot, grouchy jerk who can't stand me. The guy has a massive ego. Keeping things professional will be no problem, even when he demands I move in with him. Beneath his surliness, though, Jamie’s surprisingly sweet and protective. When Jamie learns how bad my ex was in bed, his competitive nature flares, and he encourages and spoils me in every way. The creative spark I used to feel about songwriting? It’s back, and I’m writing music again. Between wearing his jersey at games, rowdy parties with the team, and being brave on stage again, I’m falling for him. He could…

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