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Lakeshore U
Series · 6 books · 2022-2024

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Bite the Ice

2022

From USA Today and Wall Street Journal bestselling author of the Rixon Raider series, comes a brand new sports romance series. Lakeshore U, where hockey is religion, and the players are gods. Are you ready to fall in love with a Laker? When Ella Henshaw agrees to attend the annual Bite the Ice party at Laker House with her best friend, she knows it's a bad idea. Especially, since it’s a hockey party and she swore off hockey players a long time ago. Enter Connor Morgan. Handsome. Confident. With enough persistence to wear down even the most stubborn heart, he’s determined to win over the girl he hurt in freshman year. When he finds Ella at his team’s annual Halloween party, it’s his opportunity to finally make his move. He’s the hockey player who broke her heart. She’s the girl he let slip through his fingers. But can Connor persuade Ella to give him one more chance? Or will she always be his biggest regret? \* Bite the Ice is a standalone prequel story in the Lakeshore U series.
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Ice Burn

2022

From USA Today and Wall Street Journal bestselling author of the Rixon Raider series comes a brand new sports romance series. Lakeshore U, where hockey is religion, and the players are gods. Are you ready to fall in love with a Laker? When Dayna Benson moves home, she doesn’t expect to feel so torn. On the one hand, she’s glad to be back in Dupont Beach. But it means parting ways with her boyfriend and facing ghosts she thought she’d left behind. Enter Aiden Dumfries. Arrogant. Angry. With enough attitude to freeze over Lake Erie, he’s determined not to let anyone help him. When he finds himself exiled to the small coastal town after a scandal that could ruin his hockey career before it gets started, his plans for summer break are dashed. He’s Lakeshore U’s bad boy on the ice. She’s sunshine, smiles, and something that feels a lot like hope. But can Dayna melt Aiden’s heart? Or will she end up burned? \* Ice Burn is a standalone introductory novel set in the Lakeshore U series.
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Break the Ice

2023

From USA Today and Wall Street Journal bestselling author L A Cotton comes a brother's best friend sports romance. Lakeshore U, where hockey is religion, and the players are gods. Are you ready to fall in love with a Laker? When Aurora Hart moves in with her brother and his two teammates, it’s only supposed to be a temporary fix. Enter Noah Holden. Cocky. Heartbreaker. With enough game to have every girl on campus falling at his feet. When Noah’s best friend asks him to look out for his sister, he doesn’t expect to find her so resistant to his charm. Or find himself so interested in his new housemate. He’s Lakeshore U’s biggest player. She’s quirky, shy, and one hundred percent not his type. Can Noah help Rory let go of the insecurities holding her back from embracing life? Or will he be unable to break the ice around her heart? \*Break the Ice is a 100,000-word standalone novel set in the Lakeshore U series. It contains mature content for readers 18+
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On Thin Ice

2023

When Harper Dixon discovers her father is the Lakeshore U Lakers new assistant coach, she wonders if her life can get any worse. Enter Mason Steele. Arrogant. Cold. With enough ice around his heart to freeze anyone who gets too close. When Mason proposes one night to exorcise the fiery attraction between them, the last thing he expects is to wake up to an empty bed the next morning. Or to find himself unable to get his new coach’s daughter out of his thoughts. He’s Lakeshore U’s broody left winger with the weight of the world on his shoulders. She’s vivacious, persistent, and has puck bunny written all over her. Can Mason stick to his biggest rule and keep Harper out of his head—and his bed? Or will she be able to prove to him that sometimes skating on thin ice is worth the risk? \* On Thin Ice is a 93,000-word standalone novel set in the Lakeshore U series. It is recommended for readers 18+
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Beneath the Ice

2023

Are you ready to fall in love with a Laker? When Connor Morgan wants something, he goes after it and doesn’t stop until he gets it. Enter Ella Henshaw. She’s the love of his life. Beautiful. Loyal. He has their future all mapped out. When Ella watches Connor take a nasty hit on the ice, she prays it isn’t going to ruin his final season with the Lakers. Or compromise his shot at going pro. He’s Lakeshore U’s favorite defenseman. She’s everything he's ever wanted, and the only girl he wants by his side. Can Ella help Connor find the strength and determination he needs to recover? Or will she be unable to save him from slipping beneath the ice? Beneath the Ice is an 85,000-word standalone novel set in the Lakeshore U series.
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Cold As Ice

2024

An angsty single mom hockey romance from USA Today and WSJ bestselling author L A Cotton. Are you ready to fall in love with a Laker? When Madison Reynolds accepts a dare to hit on the cute guy sitting alone at the bar, she doesn’t expect to see him again. Enter Austin Hart. Broody. Mysterious. With an icy stare that burns her to the core. When Austin suggests they explore the undeniable chemistry between them, they agree it can be nothing more than a friends-with-benefits arrangement. He’s Lakeshore U’s guarded goalie with no plans to settle down. She’s the young single mom with the weight of the world on her shoulders. Can Austin keep the pretty blonde and her daughter at arm’s length? Or will Madi be able to show him that even the coldest hearts have the capacity for love? \*Cold as Ice is an 85,000-word standalone novel set in the Lakeshore U series.

Author

L.A. Cotton
L.A. Cotton
Author · 74 books

Reckless Love. Wild Hearts. L A COTTON is USA Today and Wall Street Journal bestselling author of over forty mature young adult and new adult novels, LA COTTON is happiest writing the kind of books she loves to read: addictive stories full of teenage angst, tension, twists and turns. Home is a small town in the middle of England where she currently juggles being a full-time writer with being a mother/referee to two little people. In her spare time (and when she’s not camped out in front of the laptop) you’ll most likely find LA immersed in a book, escaping the chaos that is life. L A loves connecting with readers, and you can find her at: Official Website www.lacotton.com Social Media www.facebook.com/authorlacotton www.instagram.com/authorlacotton

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