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USA Today bestselling author Alexa Padgett writes romance about wounded men learning they deserve to be loved—and the fierce, warm women who refuse to let them hide.

She's known for hockey heroes with bruised souls, rockstars haunted by their pasts, and resilient heroines who've learned to guard their hearts—stories with slow-burning tension, deep vulnerability, and heat that feels earned.

Her mystery pen name, J.J. Cagney, has earned starred reviews from Kirkus, recognition from Publishers Weekly, and a National Indie Excellence Award.

Alexa lives near Santa Fe, NM, with her husband, children, and her pups, probably drinking too much coffee while falling in love with her next set of characters.

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	Another Charge (Wildcatters Hockey #1; Practically Perfect Nannies #4) 3.99 avg rating — 1,763 ratings — published 2022 — 8 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	Sweet Solace (Seattle Sound, #1) 4.11 avg rating — 761 ratings — published 2016 — 6 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	When We Fell Down (Seattle Sound #8) 3.42 avg rating — 541 ratings — published 2017 — 4 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	Deep in the Heart (Austin After Dark, #1) 4.11 avg rating — 413 ratings — published 2019 — 2 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	Magnetic Medic 4.07 avg rating — 397 ratings — published 2021 — 5 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	Sweet Oblivion 3.76 avg rating — 295 ratings — 3 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	Between Breaths (Seattle Sound #3) 4.31 avg rating — 194 ratings — published 2016 — 4 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	Arrogant Architect (The Wright Family, #2; Cocky Hero Club) 4.20 avg rating — 196 ratings — 4 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	Another Shot (Wildcatters Hockey, #2) 4.30 avg rating — 165 ratings — 6 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	Hold You Close (Seattle Sound #6) 4.32 avg rating — 149 ratings — published 2016 — 4 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars

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Series by Alexa Padgett

Wildcatters Hockey (9 books)
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Seattle Sound (10 books)
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