From bestselling author and TikTok sensation Becka Mack comes the next book in her sizzling hockey romance series about a playboy defenseman and the team photographer who reforms him.
The fourth book in the globally popular Playing for Keeps series that New York Times bestselling author Hannah Grace calls “endlessly sexy and funny.”
It was supposed to be a one-night stand. But what if they can’t leave it in the past?
Jaxon Riley is exceptional at three things: starting fights on the ice, picking up women post-game, and going home to fulfill his role as the world’s best cat dad. Relationships, unfortunately, missed the list.
Lennon Hayes is supposed to be on her honeymoon. Instead, she’s alone and single, vacationing next door to a surly tattooed man who ran his date off the resort. When a run-in at the bar results in a night of bickering and cocktails, she finds herself tumbling into bed with the enemy next door, then sneaking out before the sun comes up.
Lennon’s plan to start over in a new city is going great, until she starts her new job. The job? The Vancouver Vipers’ new photographer. And the defenseman scowling at her from across the room? The one-night stand she wasn’t supposed to see again. Good thing neither of them are looking for anything serious… Right?
Jaxon may not be used to falling, but if he’s going to go, he refuses to go alone. If he falls, he wants Lennon to fall with him.
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In the Playing for Keeps series, love and laughter are never far behind—but neither are the challenges that life throws at us. With a perfect blend of steamy romance, sizzling chemistry, and real, raw emotions, this series dives into the messy, unpredictable world of relationships where the stakes are high, and the hearts are even higher.
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At the center of the story is a cast of complex characters: strong women who stand their ground, and alpha men with soft hearts hidden beneath layers of sarcasm and muscle. Whether it’s navigating the intricacies of love, dealing with loss, or finding your place in a world that’s always changing, the characters in Playing for Keeps don’t just stumble their way to a happy ending—they earn it, one imperfect step at a time.
Each book in this series is a journey of healing, self-discovery, and the kind of emotional depth that makes you want to laugh, cry, and cheer for these characters every step of the way. Becka Mack’s signature style weaves together heat and humor in a way that feels both comforting and thrilling, drawing readers into stories that are as heartfelt as they are steamy.
In the Playing for Keeps world, every moment counts—whether it’s a stolen kiss, a heated argument, or a breakthrough that changes everything. And even though the characters might go through hell to get to their happily-ever-afters, you’ll always be right there with them, ready to witness their growth, their pain, and ultimately, their triumphs.
If you love stories where the journey is just as captivating as the destination, the Playing for Keeps series is your perfect escape—a world where love is messy, complicated, and worth every heart-pounding moment.
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