From bestselling romance author Xavier Neal comes an all-new, rom-com sports romance featuring a gorgeous goalie who can block any shot—except Cupid's... Once upon a time, the Vlasta Vipers hockey team was so incredible—on and off the ice—they were almost mythical. Every other university wanted their team to be them. Every chick who crossed their paths wanted to bang them. Now? Their clout on the ice is questionable. Their competition cutthroat. Their beds... Well, there will always be puck bunnies ready to keep them warm. After all, no matter how well they do or don't do, they are the university's most important athletes. However, when Remington Ronald Rutledge the 3rd, lands himself on the new head coach's bad side, which threatens his chances of playing for the season, he finds himself striking an unusual deal with a blast from his past he can barely remember. Did she always wear these glasses? Was her hair always this curly? Has she always had a smile that makes him wanna smile? What happens when the bad boy who makes all the rules is forced to play by someone else's? Can this good-looking goalie let love score, or will blocking it be the biggest mistake of his life?

From bestselling romance author Xavier Neal comes a sizzling new standalone in the series that's being called a MUST READ for any sports romance fans! Once upon a time, the Vlasta Vipers hockey team was so incredible—on and off the ice—they were almost mythical. Unfortunately, seasons passed and things changed for the worst, like a curse the team didn't know how to break. The champions became chumps. The envied became envious. And the playboys...well, they continued to play, because puck bunnies are always willing to hop into the bed of a guy who knows how to handle his stick. Several years and one new head coach later, the legendary reputation that was previously lost has finally been restored. Every other university wants to beat them. Every chick who crosses their paths wants to claim them. Adrian Stratton, the team's left winger, is ready to enjoy another flawless year on campus, when his ex-girlfriend unexpectedly transfers to his beloved school, threatening to ruin his highly respected reputation. Easiest way to prove he's moved on is to show off his new girlfriend. The fake one he immediately pretends to have. The fake one he convinces his sister's best friend to become. The fake one he accidentally starts to fall head over blades for. Will this left wing Casanova score one for true love, or will he hesitate to make the most important shot of his life?

Once upon a time, the Vlasta Vipers hockey team was so incredible—on and off the ice—they were almost mythical. Rightfully, labeled as legends. Affectionately, worshiped in the sheets like rock stars. However, when their glorious reign came crashing to an end, the idols lost much more than their treasured titles. They became the laughingstock of locker rooms. Oh, and of course, the punchline to every bad joke on campus. Puck Bunnies continued hopping into their beds because, well, that's what Puck Bunnies do. All hope seemed completely lost until last season when a new head coach emerged to help put them back on their golden thrones. Problem? Tucker Gillette, the team's right winger, is causing so much commotion off the ice—instead of just on—that new rules have to be added to their code of conduct to help ensure another season of victory. Don't sleep with other athletes—their coaches hate it. Don't drool over the team's mascot once you realize it's a fine AF, flexible female instead of a freckled freshman. And, definitely, don't try to date said mascot or fall face first in love with her simply so your brother—who is the lead singer in her favorite metal band—can't. Will this right wing troublemaker become a champion in the game of romance, or will this be his biggest loss yet?

A New Adult Romantic Comedy. Once upon a time, the Vlasta Vipers hockey team was so incredible—on and off the ice—they were almost mythical. Back then, they were the undefeated conquerors of the rink. Coveted prizes for Puck Bunnies. Their reputation was ironclad until the wrong skates landed on the wrong feet. Wanted titles suddenly became dreams instead of reality, while the spotlight only seemed to capture their continued failures. Puck Bunnies...well, they never stopped treasuring that particular stick no matter what the rankings were. It took several years, a new no nonsense head coach, and a group of players willing to work harder than they could even comprehend to grab back the notoriety. But they did. And just because it's summer doesn't mean the city is done watching or caring about them. Hugo Rhinehart, the team's most famous defenseman - due to his enormous size and impressively stoic nature - is very aware of this, thanks to tickets to see him play in the volunteer league being repeatedly sold out. As long as the attention is focused on his performance and not who he's sleeping with, he'll be fine. As long as the crowd is more concerned about his hockey crew's off-season shenanigans and not about the overdramatic ones of his best friend-turned boyfriend, he'll cope. As long as the gossip is about who he physically hurt in his jersey and not who's emotionally hurting him, he'll survive. Will this big burly defenseman be able to defend his hard-earned position in both sports and romance, or will he have to give up the love of the game to keep the love of his life? \*Each can be read as a standalone, however, they are more enjoyable when read in order

Rule 1 for dating. Don't hook up with your coach's, trouble-making niece. Once upon a time, the Vlasta Vipers hockey team was so incredible—on and off the ice—they were almost mythical. All the other college athletes across the country wanted to be them. All the chicks who glided into their gazes were excited to bang them. Their reputation was that of Gods who wore skates instead of sandals. And thanks to a certain center's constant leadership on the ice, they are true champions once again. Captain Patrick Peck lives and breathes hockey, yet one glimpse at his head coach's loud-mouth, full of life niece who has just moved to Vlasta, and suddenly, he wants more. More days of watching old TV shows and less days of listening to hockey podcasts. More nights of hearing her scream his name and less nights of scheduling extra practices. More memories out of the rink and less memories of only being loved in it. Will this overly focused center be able to balance hockey and love, or will he be forced to abandon one for the other?