She was just a game. Until she became his obsession. Holly Returning to Crestwood meant confronting my past—haunted by memories and the shadow of Damien, the one man I swore I’d never fall for again. He’s dangerous, unpredictable, and everything I should avoid. But when our paths cross at the charity hockey game, the heart doesn’t heed the rules. As old feelings reignite, Damien’s jealousy spirals out of control, proving he’s as possessive as he is passionate. If I step onto his ice, there’s no telling if I’ll come out unscathed. Damien Crestwood’s ice rinks are my battlegrounds, where power plays and hidden agendas set the pace of the game. But off the ice, the stakes are even higher. Holly was never meant to be more than a conquest—a way to prove I’m not under my father’s control. But now, she’s all I can think about. Every smile, every touch she shares with another man drives me to the edge. They think they can steal her from me? They have no idea who they’re dealing with. Sticks & Serpents is a standalone dark hockey romance featuring an anti-hero who plays for keeps and a heroine caught in the crossfire of his dangerous game. Expect intense drama, sizzling tension, and a whirlwind of emotions in this book where love doesn’t just skate on thin ice—it dances with danger.