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Icing The Kicker
2025
First Published
3.96
Average Rating
348
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Elliot Baker knows the rules of the game—on the field and off. As the San Francisco Redwoods’ star long kicker, he’s got a golden leg, a winning smile, and a enjoy the city’s nightlife, have some fun, and keep his heart out of it. Then he meets Alex Holmes. NHL goalie for the San Francisco Thunder. Straight. Gorgeous. Impossible to ignore. One kiss changes everything. Not for Elliot—he’s kissed plenty of men before—but for Alex, whose team wins their next game. Suddenly, Alex is convinced that Elliot is his new good-luck charm. The deal is keep things casual, keep winning. But casual turns complicated fast. Between stolen moments, late-night texts, and the kind of chemistry that can’t be faked, Elliot finds himself wanting more. Alex tells himself that this is just about superstition… So why does he keep looking at Elliot like he’s more than a lucky break? With their teams on their backs and their hearts on the line, Elliot and Alex are about to discover that love plays by its own rules.

Avg Rating
3.96
Number of Ratings
663
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3 STARS
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Author

Emily Shacklette
Emily Shacklette
Author · 12 books

Emily Shacklette is an avid reader, Swiftie and cat lady. She loves romantic tension and spice that lasts for pages. She currently resides in the heart of beautiful San Francisco with her husband and Olive, Punky, and Chicken (her cat children). When she's not reading or writing, you can find her watching Community, riding her Peloton, or listening to Taylor Swift as loudly as the volume will go. Find her on Instagram (@authoremilyshack / @emilyshaack) YouTube (Emily Shack) and TikTok (@authoremilyshaack). authoremilyshack.com

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