Pucker Up

Ozzie's the college hockey star every guy wishes they could be. The one every girl wants a piece of. Every girl except me. The only thing I want from him is enough details to write an article for my college paper. But he hates reporters almost as much as I hate jocks. For a girl who was once a high school loser, I didn’t expect him to make me feel special, like I’m the most beautiful girl in the world, so I lie to him about who I am. When I finally decide to tell him the truth, it’s too late. My lie threatens to expose his darkest secrets. And it definitely might break my heart. Keywords: hockey, new adult, contemporary, college, coming of age, small town, second chances, bad boy

William Botchelko just Googled his real name – Alfred Botchelko. It turns out Alfred 'Botch' Botchelko is an infamous, reclusive poet who hasn’t published in years and has never been photographed. William, on the other hand, is a Kinko’s manager, married 16 years and a father of a teenage daughter he refers to as 'a snarling, nocturnal badger.' William doesn’t intentionally become Botch; he simply implies that he’s him. That one little lie brings the real Botchelko’s mob ties, debt collectors and deranged fans to his door. Now, with his job, his marriage and his home in jeopardy, William must set out to find the real Botchelko.

Now you can enjoy Pucker Up and The Goon in a boxed set! PUCKER UP: BOOK I His name is Ozzie. He’s the college hockey star every girl wants a piece of, and who every guy wants to be. Every girl except me. The only thing I want from him is enough details to write a story for my college paper. But he hates reporters almost as much as I hate jocks. So, I approach him carefully, not expecting to feel anything for him. But his charm is more powerful than I imagined. For a girl who was once a loser in high school, I like the way he makes me feel and I want to feel it some more. So I lie about who I am. When I finally decide to tell him the truth, it’s too late. My lie threatens to expose his darkest secrets and also break my heart. THE GOON: BOOK II "I suppose I could have pleaded temporary insanity in court. The judge might have believed me-she may have even sympathized with me. But I didn't do that. I might have, had there not been a curve ball to my crime." After catching her boyfriend cheating, Emily lashes out and gets thrown in jail. She's sentenced to help a police officer teach at-risk kids how to skate. But Emily hasn't been on skates since she was five, leading her to take lessons to prepare. Hockey enforcer Michael, otherwise known as The Goon, is not what she expected. He's patient, charming and someone she genuinely likes. So, when she discovers the girl he's dating is the same girl her ex was cheating with, she's left with the task of telling Michael. Their connection bonds them. But being each other's rebound isn't a good way to start a relationship. And if that were their only problem they might have a shot, but there's more to their stories than meets the eye.

She may be the team owner’s daughter, but she’s stolen my favorite cowboy hat and is wearing my jersey—now that makes her mine. When I’m enticed away from my Montana ranch to return to hockey with an offer I can’t refuse, I’m a fish out of water in the beach-town hockey team. I try to fit in with my teammates, until a woman falls into my lap. After she steals my hat, I have to find her and get it back. Despite my sweet-and-dirty-talking ways, she’s more of a test than lasting eight seconds on a wild bronc. There’s more to our first kiss though, like an instant spark of attraction between us I just can’t shake, but she runs off before I can get her name or phone number. It isn’t long until our paths cross again in a totally unexpected way. But will our instant attraction turn into more or will her father stand in the way of our happily ever after? Part of a 6-book collection of steamy hockey short romances.

Originally published in hardcover in 2015 by Aladdin.

Morgan is delighted to have the lead role in The Frog Prince even if he has to kiss Aldeen, the Godzilla of Grade Three, to turn into a prince. They both agree smooching is gross. Despite Aldeen's threats and Morgan's overreacting they manage to create an unexpected twist to the play. Morgan discovers that teamwork makes a better performance.

When the Silverpeak Sabres find themselves facing a publicity for their bad-boy image, they need to bring in outside help: undergrad journalist Fiona Harper. But Fiona finds herself in hot water when she writes a scathing article about the team and, forced to follow and report on the season, she soon finds herself in an enemies-to-lovers situation with not one but two star players: responsible defenseman Noah, and smug forward Lucas. PUCKER UP: SILVERPEAK SABRES HOCKEY BOOK 2 is the second book in an enthralling new sports romance series filled with witty humor, heartfelt moments, sensual subplots, and unexpected twists. Prepare to be captivated by alluring new protagonists in each book that are ready to capture your interest and keep you turning pages well into the night. Future books in the series are also available!

A girl and her friends enact a scheme to get her first kiss over with before she has to lock lips on stage for the school play in this charming middle grade rom-com in the spirit of Meg Cabot—now with a fresh new look! Prince Charming wakes Snow White with a kiss. My world came crashing down with two words. A kiss?! Grace Shaw just scored the coveted lead in her school play, Snow White, alongside James Lowe—her hot, popular Prince Charming. There’s just one problem: they kiss at the end. And Grace has never been kissed before. Which means that Grace’s role sounds more like her worst nightmare than a dream come true. So, Grace’s two best friends propose Operation Pucker Up—a plan for Grace to score a kiss before opening night so she doesn’t make a fool of herself in front of an audience. As if Grace isn’t having a hard enough time, her estranged father suddenly reappears after leaving six months earlier. Her mom and sister welcome Dad back with open arms, but Grace can’t simply forgive and forget. With opening night fast approaching, Operation Pucker Up reaching ridiculous levels, and family drama teeming behind the scenes, Grace is beginning to think all this love stuff is way too complicated. Will she find a way to have her happily ever after—and seal it with a kiss—both onstage and off?