I was supposed to be focused on hockey—training, drills, and proving myself on the ice. Not getting distracted by the girl watching from the sidelines. But the moment I see her, I’m done for. She’s not here for me—just tagging along while her friend interviews the new team owner. Still, from the second our eyes meet, I know I need more than just one conversation. She doesn’t know it yet, but I’m already planning my hat trick: 1\. Make her laugh. 2\. Get her number. 3\. Convince her this isn’t just a summer fling. Scoring goals is my job. But winning her heart? That might be my biggest challenge yet. Hat Trick for Her Heart is a delightful prequel to the Romancing the Sun Kings Hockey Romcom series, with all the charm, chemistry, and sweetness you crave—no explicit scenes. If you’re a fan of unexpected summer love, first impressions that last, and a hero who plays for keeps, this one’s for you! This story features: A cinnamon roll hockey player A small-town teacher who’s sworn off dating A whirlwind romance A coastal setting with serious sunset vibes And plenty of locker room banter, best friend chats, and romantic feels Content Warning: This book contains a few mild swears but no on-page spice. It’s swoony, not steamy!

She’s my best friend. My biggest what-if. And the one woman I never stopped wanting. Bree Sutton grew up right alongside me and my sisters on our family ranch—always tagging along, always cheering for me like her big brother. But I never saw Bree as a sister. Last year, she disappeared into the arms of my biggest rival, leaving me to wonder if I’d lost her forever. Now she’s back in my life, working as the Sun Kings’ new PR manager—the very job I recommended her for—and somehow she’s turning my world upside down all over again. My teammates have taken it upon themselves to help me win her over (because nothing says romance like locker-room advice). Meanwhile, my nana is planning to sell the family ranch so my sisters and I won’t have to give up our dreams the way she once did to raise us. Between weighing hockey against the ranch, mandatory charity events, and the sudden return of Bree’s scumbag ex, I’m juggling more pucks than a goalie should. The truth is, I’ve loved that girl since before I even knew what love was—and I refuse to let her slip away again. Not to another team, another town, or another guy. Staying in the neutral zone is no longer an option.
This time, I’m playing for keeps. In the Neutral Zone with My Best Friend is the moving third book in the Romancing the Sun Kings sweet hockey romcom series. If you love protective goalies and lifelong friendships turning into something more, you’ll fall for this it’s-always-been-her love story.