Love on Thin Ice

Series · 7 books · 2024

By Grace Worthington, Melissa Baldwin, Whitney Dineen, and more

Books in series

Breaking the Ice

2024

What do an entitled billionaire and small-town ice-skating coach have in common? Ellie My life is not turning out like I thought it would. My mom’s arthritis has gotten so bad that I had to move in with her. I’m making ends meet by giving ice skating lessons at the arena in Maple Falls. I’d be in serious trouble had the Harts not given me that job. Which makes it impossible to say no when they ask me to let Troy’s obnoxious billionaire brother stay in the cabin on my mom’s property during the charity hockey event they’re running. Zach First the tabloids call me out for being a cheapskate and then Yolanda Simms takes to national television to tell everyone what a vicious heartbreaker I am? Yeah, my life has been better. My brother thinks I can fix my bad press by coming to Maple Falls and donating big to his new charity endeavor. Too bad he didn’t mention the woman who owns the cottage I’ll be staying at hates me with a passion. He also didn’t mention she’s everything I’ve ever looked for in a woman… Breaking the Ice is part of the Love on Thin Ice sweet small town hockey romcom series. It's an enemies to lovers, billionaire romance, with forced proximity, It's a small town romance with all the sizzle and chemistry, but none of the spice.Breaking the Ice by Whitney Dineen The Rebound Play by Kate O’Keeffe The Friend Face Off by Grace Worthington Love in Overtime by Melissa Baldwin The Parent Playbook by Elsie Woods Love at First Skate by Ellie Hall Penalties and Proposals by Anne Kemp

The Rebound Play

2024

If you get a second chance at love with your hockey star ex, should you take it? Keira What do you do when your NHL superstar ex skates back into your small town? Drop to the ground and hide behind the bleachers, hoping he doesn’t see you. But Lady Luck must be in a bad mood today because Dan spots me, my hood over my eyes, pretending I’m not there. Mature? No. Necessary? Oh, yes. Humiliation washes over me, and the wall around my heart stands firm. Dan might be back, but I can’t afford to let him in again. Not after the heartbreak of losing him once before. When he offers to coach my nephew, I reluctantly agree. Every smile he flashes at me, every kind word, threatens to crack my resolve. But I can’t go through that again. I have to protect my heart. Dan I want Keira back. End of story. The Rebound Play is part of the Love on Thin Ice sweet hockey romcom series. It's a love story about a jock and a nerd who get a second chance in this small town romance with all the sizzle and chemistry, but none of the spice. Slide into the Love on Thin Ice series for a sweet romantic escape. Seven authors, seven short books, and one charming town. Get ready for heartwarming love stories and all the fall feels. Start reading now! Breaking the Ice by Whitney Dineen The Rebound Play by Kate O’Keeffe The Friend Face Off by Grace Worthington Love in Overtime by Melissa Baldwin The Parent Playbook by Elsie Woods Love at First Skate by Ellie Hall Penalties and Proposals by Anne Kemp

The Friend Face Off

2024

Getting involved with your brother’s best friend is risky enough. But when he's a hockey player? It's a whole new level of bad idea. As a ravenous reader, I’ve got a secret: I’m obsessed with hockey romances. But let me tell you, real life hockey players are nothing like my book boyfriends. So I threw down the gauntlet on BookTok. I challenged any single guy out there to prove me wrong. Can a real hockey player be as romantic as the ones in my favorite stories? Enter Dawson Hayes, a goalie with a point to prove and my brother’s best friend. He’s confident he can win me over and take me on the most romantic date of my life. But there’s a for me to accept, I have to pretend that he’s my fake boyfriend. And while he’s unfairly gorgeous, he’s also my brother’s teammate and his best friend. Keeping him in the fake boyfriend zone is the only way to deal with my secret attraction. Turns out, the line between fake and real isn't just blurry, it’s become impossible to tell the difference when he looks at me with those eyes that say, You’re mine. DAWSON The first time I met Emmy, her brother warned me to stay away. As hockey teammates, that made her totally off-limits. Now I’m back in Emmy’s small town to play hockey, and I can’t resist her dating to find out if any man can be more romantic than the book boyfriends she adores. Emmy and I are both fiercely competitive, and I’m determined to win her over. When the moment of truth comes, the chemistry between us turns into something neither of us A romantic face-off between friends who are insanely attracted to each other. Now, I’m out to prove to her that you should never judge a book by its cover—or a hockey player when it comes to love. The Friend Face Off is part of the Love on Thin Ice sweet small town hockey romcom series. It's a brother’s best friend, closed door hockey romcom with fake dating, friends to lovers and You’ve Got Mail vibes. It's a small town romance with all the sizzle and chemistry, but none of the spice. Slide into the Love on Thin Ice series for a sweet romantic escape. Seven authors, seven short books, and one charming town. Get ready for heartwarming love stories and all the fall feels. Start reading now! Breaking the Ice by Whitney Dineen The Rebound Play by Kate O’Keeffe The Friend Face Off by Grace Worthington Love in Overtime by Melissa Baldwin The Parent Playbook by Elsie Woods Love at First Skate by Ellie Hall Penalties and Proposals by Anne Kemp

Love in Overtime

2024

Playing hockey in Maple Falls was meant to be just a charity gig, but then my new publicist showed up, melting the ice—and my heart. Cooper I never anticipated being roped into a charity hockey game during the off-season. But here I am, heading to Maple Falls, all because my publicist decided to retire. Change was inevitable, but I didn't foresee it coming so soon. Getting assigned a new publicist, Blair Radcliffe, didn't sit well with me at first. However, there's something about her – a fierce determination that's both intriguing and challenging. I wonder if she's ready for the whirlwind that is Cooper Montgomery. One thing's certain—I can't afford to fall for my publicist. Blair I still can't believe I landed my dream job. The excitement is overwhelming, and I'm determined to carve out my path in the industry. But there's one obstacle standing in my way—Cooper Montgomery, the seemingly uncooperative hockey star. Nevertheless, I'm ready to tackle the challenge head-on, and perhaps some time away in a quiet town like Maple Falls will work wonders. What I didn't anticipate was developing a crush on my own client. It's the ultimate taboo in my profession, a mistake that could jeopardize everything I've worked for. I'm at a loss on how to navigate this newfound attraction, especially when it appears that Cooper might feel the same way. I’m not sure what to do next. Love in Overtime is part of the Love on Thin Ice sweet small town hockey romcom series. It's slow burn, grumpy-sunshine, workplace romance set in this small town with all the sizzle and chemistry, but none of the spice. Slide into the Love on Thin Ice series for a sweet romantic escape. Seven authors, seven short books, and one charming town. Get ready for heartwarming love stories and all the fall feels. Start reading now! Breaking the Ice by Whitney Dineen The Rebound Play by Kate O’Keeffe The Friend Face Off by Grace Worthington Love in Overtime by Melissa Baldwin The Parent Playbook by Elsie Woods Love at First Skate by Ellie Hall Penalties and Proposals by Anne Kemp

The Parent Playbook

2024

I don’t know when dad jokes and mismatched socks became my type, but that hockey dude skated into my life like a runaway puck… and I think I like it. I know I should be thankful that my charity was selected by the Ice Breakers hockey team. It’ll make a huge difference in children’s lives all over the state. There’s only one I hate hockey dudes. I have to remind myself of that fact when Scotty MacFarland with his groan-worthy dad jokes slips into my life like he’s always been there. No matter how hard I push back on that perfectly formed chest, Scotty remains strong, giving me the space I need. I’m beginning to think I don’t want to have so much space anymore. But by the time I figure that out, it just might be too late. The only thing I love more than hockey is my daughter. It was a no-brainer for me to give up the ice when I became a single dad, and I didn’t look back. But when the call came to coach the Ice Breakers, the opportunity was too good to pass up, and I thought my girl would thrive with a fresh start in Maple Falls. Turns out, the leaves weren’t the only thing falling in Maple Falls. Angel Davis swooped into my life and pieces I didn’t know were missing started to fall into place. A devoted single mom, director of a children’s charity, and all-around spark of sassiness, she and I find an easy rhythm, despite her throwing a boot at my face. But Lily comes first. And if I have to leave behind a future with Angel before it’s started in order to do what’s right, I will. Though it seems fate has other ideas. The Parent Playbook is part of the Love on Thin Ice sweet small town hockey romcom series. It's a single dad/single mom, second chance love story in this small town romance with all the sizzle and chemistry, but none of the spice. Slide into the Love on Thin Ice series for a sweet romantic escape. Seven authors, seven short books, and one charming town. Get ready for heartwarming love stories and all the fall feels. Start reading now! Breaking the Ice by Whitney Dineen The Rebound Play by Kate O’Keeffe The Friend Face Off by Grace Worthington Love in Overtime by Melissa Baldwin The Parent Playbook by Elsie Woods Love at First Skate by Ellie Hall Penalties and Proposals by Anne Kemp

Love at First Skate

2024

They say love is messy. Turns out friendship is too, especially when you’re stranded in a cabin with your best friend and hearts are on thin ice. Teddy I’ve heard that men and women can’t be friends without it becoming something more. Harlow and I put that theory in the penalty box, thank you very much. She laughs at my jokes, secretly admires my hockey butt, trusts me with her biggest fear (it’s safe with me). In turn, she knows everything about me. Well, almost. There’s been a recent development. I’m gone for her. Down bad. Solid Crush. She lives rent free in my mind. I’ve caught feelings. This wouldn’t be a problem except, you know, the whole shattering our friendship thing. Harlow You know those days you want to erase? It went like my boyfriend broke up with me (it was overdue), and then I broke up with my job while at a work conference (it was mind-numbing). In an ironic twist, I won the raffle for a romantic getaway trip for two. Who else to bring other than my best friend who’ll gladly commiserate with me? He has a hockey event nearby, so it works out perfectly. Until we’re stranded in the cozy cabin together. There’s a blaze of attraction. A friendship-changing kiss. What now? Do we hit the reset button? Salvage what we had? Pretend it never happened? These are things I’d talk to my bestie about, but I can’t because I’m head over heels for him. Love at First Skate is part of the Love on Thin Ice sweet small town hockey romcom series. It's a best friends to lovers, forced proximity, no third act breakup romantic comedy with all the sizzle and chemistry, but none of the spice. Slide into the Love on Thin Ice Series for a sweet romantic escape. Seven authors, seven short novels, and one charming town. Get ready for heartwarming short novel love stories and all the fall feels. Start reading now! •Breaking the Ice by Whitney Dineen •The Rebound Play by Kate O’Keeffe •The Friend Face Off by Grace Worthington •Love in Overtime by Melissa Baldwin •The Parent Playbook by Elsie Woods •Love at First Skate by Ellie Hall •Penalties and Proposals by Anne Kemp

Penalties and Proposals

2024

It only takes one bad apple to ruin the bunch. When life hands me reformed hockey star Noah Beaumont, AGAIN, am I supposed to make cider or is there a sweeter surprise in store? I never wanted to see Noah Beaumont again. EVER. When I kicked him off my set after he showed up intoxicated, his PR team tried to blacklist me. I made it over that hurdle, made a name for myself, and I’m heading to Maple Falls to cover a charity ice hockey team that’s making headlines...only to find out I have to work with HIM. But this Noah seems different. He’s reformed and seems to be determined to show me he’s changed. Can I trust him, or will he be the same disaster I remember? I’ve spent years trying to make amends for my past mistakes, questioning if I still belong in the world of hockey or if it's time to step back, be ‘normal’. But seeing Willa again brings everything into sharp focus. She’s the woman who’s haunted my thoughts since the day I met her. Now, she’s here in Maple Falls, and I’m determined to prove I’m not the same man she remembers. I want her to see the real me, the man I’ve worked so hard to become. Can I convince her to give me a second chance? Penalties and Proposals is part of the Love on Thin Ice sweet small town hockey romcom series. It's a second chance enemies to lovers story with forced proximity in this small town romance with all the sizzle and chemistry, but none of the spice. Content This IS a lighthearted and fun romantic comedy, but there are subjects mentioned in this book like parents passing away and former substance abuse. Slide into the Love on Thin Ice Series for a sweet romantic escape. Seven authors, seven short novels, and one charming town. Get ready for heartwarming short novel love stories and all the fall feels. Start reading now! Breaking the Ice by Whitney Dineen The Rebound Play by Kate O’Keeffe The Friend Face Off by Grace Worthington Love in Overtime by Melissa Baldwin The Parent Playbook by Elsie Woods Love at First Skate by Ellie Hall Penalties and Proposals by Anne Kemp

Authors

USA Today bestselling author Melissa Baldwin is a planner-obsessed Disney fan who still watches Beverly Hills 90210 reruns and General Hospital. She's a wife, mother, and journal keeper, who finally decided to write the book she talked about for years. She took her dream to the next level, and is now an award-winning, bestselling author of twenty-one Romantic Comedy and Cozy Mystery novels and novellas. Melissa writes about charming, ambitious, and real women, and she considers these leading ladies to be part of her tribe. When she isn't deep in the writing zone, this multitasking master organizer keeps busy by spending time with her family, chauffeuring her daughter, traveling, attempting yoga poses, and going on rides at Disney World. Visit authormelissabaldwin.com to sign up for her newsletter. Fans of Melissa's books, join her Reader Tribe: https://www.facebook.com/groups/57309...

Whitney Dineen

Author · 40 books

Whitney loves to laugh, play with her kids, bake, and eat french fries—not always in that order. She's a USA Today Bestselling & multi-award-winning author of romantic comedies, non-fiction humor, thrillers, and middle reader fiction. Basically, she writes whatever the voices in her head tell her to. She lives in the beautiful Pacific Northwest with her husband, Jimmy, where they raise children, chickens, and organic vegetables. Gold Medal winner at the International Readers' Favorite Awards 2017. Silver medal winner at the International Readers' Favorite Awards, 2015, 2016, 2019. Finalist RONE Awards, 2016. Finalist at the IRFA 2016, 2017, 2019 Finalist at the Book Excellence Awards and Top Shelf Book Awards, 2017

Anne Kemp is a bestselling author of romantic comedies. She loves reading (and she doesn’t it ridiculously fast, too!), gluten-free baking (because everyone needs a hobby that makes them crazy), and finding time to binge-watch her favorite shows. She grew up in Maryland but made Los Angeles her home until she encountered her own real-life meet-cute at a friend's wedding where she ended up married to one of the groomsmen. For real. Anne now lives on the Kapiti Coast in New Zealand, and even though she was married at Mt. Doom, no…she doesn’t have a Hobbit. However, she and her husband do have a terrier named George Clooney and when she’s not writing, she’s usually with them taking a long walk on the river by their home. You can find Anne on her website - come say hi! She’d love to hear from you: www.annekemp.com On Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, and Pinterest: @missannekemp On TikTok: @annekempauthor You can always find her www.AnneKemp.com.

Kate O'Keeffe

Author · 32 books

Kate O'Keeffe is a USA TODAY bestselling and award-winning author who writes exactly what she loves to read: laugh-out-loud romantic comedies with swoon-worthy heroes and gorgeous feel-good happily ever afters. She lives and loves in beautiful Hawke's Bay, New Zealand with her family and two scruffy but loveable dogs. When she's not penning her latest story, Kate can be found hiking up hills (slowly), traveling to different countries around the globe (back when we used to be able to do that), and eating chocolate. A lot of it. Get a free book when you sign up to Kate's newsletter at kateokeeffe.com.

Ellie Hall

Author · 71 books

Ellie Hall is a USA Today bestselling author. If only that meant she could wear a tiara and get away with it. ;) She loves puppies, books, and the ocean. Writing sweet romance with lots of firsts and fizzy feels gives her joy. Oh, and chocolate chip cookies are her fave. Ellie believes in dreaming big, working hard, and lazy Sunday afternoons spent with her family and dog in gratitude for God’s grace. ♥ Newsletter: http://bit.ly/EllieHallNL Website: http://www.elliehallauthor.com Facebook: http://www/facebook.com/elliehallauthor Instagram: http://www.instagram.com/elliehallauthor ♥ Series and suggested reading order: The Only Us Sweet Billionaire Series •these billionaires have everything, but will they find love...?• .25 New Year with a Billionaire (Free when you subscribe to Ellie’s Newsletter) .5 All I Want for Christmas Novella

Only a Date with a Billionaire
Only a Kiss with a Billionaire
Only a Night with a Billionaire
Only Forever with a Billionaire
Only Love with a Billionaire ♥ The Hawkins Family Clean Romance Series •five brothers, torn apart and the women who help put them back together...•
Second Chance in Hawk Ridge Hollow
Finding Forever in Hawk Ridge Hollow
Resort Getaway with a Bodyguard
Going Home to Hawk Ridge Hollow
Christmas in Hawk Ridge Hollow ♥ The Blue Bay Beach Reads Romance Series •a small-town restaurant, a dating dare, and happily ever afters...•
Summer with the Marine
Summer with the Rock Star
Summer with the Billionaire
Summer with the Cowboy
Summer with the Carpenter
Summer with the Doctor ♥ Forever in Love & Laughter •Read more about the Boston Bruisers boys!•
To Swoon or Not to Swoon Over the Billionaire
To Love or Not to Love the Billionaire
To Crush On or Not to Crush on the Billionaire
To Date or Not to Date the Billionaire
Christmas Do Over with the Billionaire ♥ Ritchie Ranch Clean Cowboy Romance Series •Cowboy hats & kisses with small-town charm•
Rustling the Cowboy’s Heart
Lassoing the Cowboy’s Heart
Trusting the Cowboy’s Heart
Kissing the Christmas Cowboy
Loving the Cowboy’s Heart
Charming the Cowboy’s Heart
Saving the Cowboy’s Heart
Wrangling the Cowboy’s Heart ♥ Falling into Happily Ever After Rom Com • Sweet, heartwarming & uplifting romantic comedy
An Unwanted Love Story
An Unexpected Love Story
An Unlikely Love Story
An Accidental Love Story
An Impossible Love Story
An Unconventional Christmas Love Story ♥ Forever Marriage Match • Five friends have to find true love or else...romcom
Dare to Love My Grumpy Boss
Dare to Love the Guy Next Door
Dare to Love My Fake Husband
Dare to Love the Guy I Hate
Dare to Love My Best Friend Select titles are available in audiobook, paperback, hardcover, and large print formats. Happy reading!♥