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Now live in KU:

Iced Out: A Dark Enemies-to-Lovers Hockey Romance
Blackwood Blades, book 1

Same town. New rules. Old secrets.

We fled Blackwood in the dead of night—no goodbyes, no explanations. Just me and my mom, running from a truth too dangerous to face. But now we’re back, and nothing about this place feels safe... especially not Luke King.

Captain of the undefeated Blackwood Blades. Cold, calculating, and more powerful than ever.

He used to mean something to me—before everything fell apart. Before the silence. Before the kiss I never forgot. Now he wants answers. Revenge. And he’s made it his mission to make me pay.

But he doesn’t know the full story.

The guy I once loved is now my biggest threat—and the truth I’m hiding might burn us both to the ground. 

He thinks he can break me.
But I’m not the same girl who left.
And I’m done playing nice.

Iced Out is a steamy, angst-filled, enemies-to-lovers, second-chance hockey romance set in a world of power, secrets, and obsession.

Now live on my store:

Iced Out: A Dark Enemies-to-Lovers Hockey Romance

Blackwood Blades, book 1

Same town. New rules. Old secrets.

We fled Blackwood in the dead of night—no goodbyes, no explanations. Just me and my mom, running from a truth too dangerous to face. But now we’re back, and nothing about this place feels safe... especially not Luke King.

Captain of the undefeated Blackwood Blades. Cold, calculating, and more powerful than ever.

He used to mean something to me—before everything fell apart. Before the silence. Before the kiss I never forgot. Now he wants answers. Revenge. And he’s made it his mission to make me pay.

But he doesn’t know the full story.

The guy I once loved is now my biggest threat—and the truth I’m hiding might burn us both to the ground.

He thinks he can break me.
But I’m not the same girl who left.
And I’m done playing nice.

Iced Out is a steamy, angst-filled, enemies-to-lovers, second-chance hockey romance set in a world of power, secrets, and obsession.

Giveaway ends October 15, 2025.

See the giveaway details at Goodreads.

Iced Out: A Dark Enemies-to-Lovers Hockey Romance
Blackwood Blades, book 1

Same town. New rules. Old secrets.

We fled Blackwood in the dead of night—no goodbyes, no explanations. Just me and my mom, running from a truth too dangerous to face. But now we’re back, and nothing about this place feels safe... especially not Luke King.

Captain of the undefeated Blackwood Blades. Cold, calculating, and more powerful than ever.

He used to mean something to me—before everything fell apart. Before the silence. Before the kiss I never forgot. Now he wants answers. Revenge. And he’s made it his mission to make me pay.

But he doesn’t know the full story.

The guy I once loved is now my biggest threat—and the truth I’m hiding might burn us both to the ground.

He thinks he can break me.
But I’m not the same girl who left.
And I’m done playing nice.

Iced Out is a steamy, angst-filled, enemies-to-lovers, second-chance hockey romance set in a world of power, secrets, and obsession.

Same town. New rules. Old secrets.

We fled Blackwood in the dead of night—no goodbyes, no explanations. Just me and my mom, running from a truth too dangerous to face. But now we’re back, and nothing about this place feels safe... especially not Luke King.

Captain of the undefeated Blackwood Blades. Cold, calculating, and more powerful than ever.

He used to mean something to me—before everything fell apart. Before the silence. Before the kiss I never forgot. Now he wants answers. Revenge. And he’s made it his mission to make me pay.

But he doesn’t know the full story.

The guy I once loved is now my biggest threat—and the truth I’m hiding might burn us both to the ground.

He thinks he can break me.
But I’m not the same girl who left.
And I’m done playing nice.

Iced Out is a steamy, angst-filled, enemies-to-lovers, second-chance hockey romance set in a world of power, secrets, and obsession.

Iced Out: A Dark Enemies-to-Lovers Hockey Romance
Blackwood Blades, book 1

Iced Out releases on October 2, 2025 on Isla’s store, and on October 9th on Amazon.

Now live in KU:

Shattered Ice: A Secret Marriage Hockey Romance
Power Plays & Pucks, book 1

It was only meant to be one night. Not a marriage—and definitely not the start of something real.

I don’t do chaos. But desperation? That, I know intimately.
One night in Vegas was supposed to be a distraction—just long enough to forget the eviction notice taped to my door and the family who twisted loyalty into leverage.
A fake name. A few free drinks. Zero consequences.

Until I wake up married to Maverick Davis.

Yes, that Maverick Davis—NHL rookie, raw talent with a reputation to protect, and the kind of intense and controlled that should come with a warning label.

Now I’m back in his life as his assistant, and he’s acting like our marriage is something more than a mistake with paperwork.

He’s infuriatingly charming.
Stupidly attractive.
And way too good at getting under my skin.

The problem?
Maverick plays a dangerous game.
And me?
I can’t afford to lose—not again.

Shattered Ice is a slow-burn, secret marriage, forced proximity hockey romance packed with angst, explosive chemistry, and all the feels—with a hard-won HEA.

Now live on my store:

Shattered Ice: A Secret Marriage Hockey Romance
Power Plays & Pucks, book 1

It was only meant to be one night. Not a marriage—and definitely not the start of something real.

I don’t do chaos. But desperation? That, I know intimately.
One night in Vegas was supposed to be a distraction—just long enough to forget the eviction notice taped to my door and the family who twisted loyalty into leverage.
A fake name. A few free drinks. Zero consequences.

Until I wake up married to Maverick Davis. 

Yes, that Maverick Davis—NHL rookie, raw talent with a reputation to protect, and the kind of intense and controlled that should come with a warning label.

Now I’m back in his life as his assistant, and he’s acting like our marriage is something more than a mistake with paperwork.

He’s infuriatingly charming.
Stupidly attractive.
And way too good at getting under my skin.

The problem?
Maverick plays a dangerous game.
And me?
I can’t afford to lose—not again.

Shattered Ice is a slow-burn, secret marriage, forced proximity hockey romance packed with angst, explosive chemistry, and all the feels—with a hard-won HEA.

Giveaway ends August 07, 2025.

See the giveaway details at Goodreads.

It was only meant to be one night. Not a marriage—and definitely not the start of something real.

I don’t do chaos. But desperation? That, I know intimately.
One night in Vegas was supposed to be a distraction—just long enough to forget the eviction notice taped to my door and the family who twisted loyalty into leverage.
A fake name. A few free drinks. Zero consequences.

Until I wake up married to Maverick Davis.

Yes, that Maverick Davis—NHL rookie, raw talent with a reputation to protect, and the kind of intense and controlled that should come with a warning label.

Now I’m back in his life as his assistant, and he’s acting like our marriage is something more than a mistake with paperwork.

He’s infuriatingly charming.
Stupidly attractive.
And way too good at getting under my skin.

The problem?
Maverick plays a dangerous game.
And me?
I can’t afford to lose—not again.

Shattered Ice is a slow-burn, secret marriage, forced proximity hockey romance packed with angst, explosive chemistry, and all the feels—with a hard-won HEA.

It was only meant to be one night. Not a marriage—and definitely not the start of something real.

I don’t do chaos. But desperation? That, I know intimately.
One night in Vegas was supposed to be a distraction—just long enough to forget the eviction notice taped to my door and the family who twisted loyalty into leverage.
A fake name. A few free drinks. Zero consequences.

Until I wake up married to Maverick Davis.

Yes, that Maverick Davis—NHL rookie, raw talent with a reputation to protect, and the kind of intense and controlled that should come with a warning label.

Now I’m back in his life as his assistant, and he’s acting like our marriage is something more than a mistake with paperwork.

He’s infuriatingly charming.
Stupidly attractive.
And way too good at getting under my skin.

The problem?
Maverick plays a dangerous game.
And me?
I can’t afford to lose—not again.

Shattered Ice is a slow-burn, secret marriage, forced proximity hockey romance packed with angst, explosive chemistry, and all the feels—with a hard-won HEA.

Shattered Ice: A Secret Marriage Hockey Romance
Power Plays & Pucks, book 1

Shattered Ice releases on July 15, 2025 on Isla’s store, and on April 7th on Amazon.

Now Live on my store:

Red Zone: A College Sports Romance
Fall Lake Ballers, book 3

A star athlete's dreams and a determined single mother's secret collide in a game where love and integrity are the true champions.

Liam

I'm on the verge of everything I've ever wanted—NFL scouts are watching, and my future is just within reach.

But when Skylar Finley walks back into my life as the football team's new social media intern, suddenly the game isn’t my only focus.

She’s keeping something from me, and her reappearance is starting to mess with my head—and my performance on the field. My coach is losing patience, and I can’t afford any more fumbles.

Just when I think I’ve got my playbook in order, a scandal blindsides the team, and I’m forced to make the hardest call of my life—one that could bench me for good.

Skye

Coming back to my alma mater was never in the cards—especially with Liam Cartwright still here.

Our college romance ended in heartbreak, and now I’m holding onto a secret that could turn everything upside down: a daughter he doesn’t know exists.

As the team’s new social media intern, I’m supposed to highlight their success, not uncover a dangerous conspiracy.

But as I dig deeper into the team’s suspicious activities, I find myself caught in the middle of a scandal that could ruin lives—especially Liam’s.

Now I’m juggling single motherhood, a rekindled romance, and a deadly secret that could cost us everything.

The Play

The stakes have never been higher, and the end zone seems further away with each play.

As Skylar and I confront the past, I’m pulled deeper into a web of lies, performance-enhancing drugs, and choices that could derail everything I’ve worked for.

Every snap feels like a gamble, and my NFL dreams hang in the balance. One wrong move could end my career before it even starts, but losing Skylar again? That would be the ultimate defeat.

To protect the people I love and secure our future, I’ll have to make the toughest play of my life. But with the clock ticking down and the pressure building, I’m not sure if we can come out on top.

Some risks are worth taking, though, and for her—for us—I’ll leave it all on the field.

Red Zone is a second-chance sports romance with a single-parent twist, packed with suspense, steamy moments, and a love that defies the odds—guaranteed HEA, no cliffhangers.

A star athlete's dreams and a determined single mother's secret collide in a game where love and integrity are the true champions.

Liam

I'm on the verge of everything I've ever wanted—NFL scouts are watching, and my future is just within reach.

But when Skylar Finley walks back into my life as the football team's new social media intern, suddenly the game isn’t my only focus.

She’s keeping something from me, and her reappearance is starting to mess with my head—and my performance on the field. My coach is losing patience, and I can’t afford any more fumbles. 

Just when I think I’ve got my playbook in order, a scandal blindsides the team, and I’m forced to make the hardest call of my life—one that could bench me for good.

Skye

Coming back to my alma mater was never in the cards—especially with Liam Cartwright still here.

Our college romance ended in heartbreak, and now I’m holding onto a secret that could turn everything upside down: a daughter he doesn’t know exists.

As the team’s new social media intern, I’m supposed to highlight their success, not uncover a dangerous conspiracy.

But as I dig deeper into the team’s suspicious activities, I find myself caught in the middle of a scandal that could ruin lives—especially Liam’s.

Now I’m juggling single motherhood, a rekindled romance, and a deadly secret that could cost us everything.

The Play

The stakes have never been higher, and the end zone seems further away with each play.

As Skylar and I confront the past, I’m pulled deeper into a web of lies, performance-enhancing drugs, and choices that could derail everything I’ve worked for.

Every snap feels like a gamble, and my NFL dreams hang in the balance. One wrong move could end my career before it even starts, but losing Skylar again? That would be the ultimate defeat.

To protect the people I love and secure our future, I’ll have to make the toughest play of my life. But with the clock ticking down and the pressure building, I’m not sure if we can come out on top.

Some risks are worth taking, though, and for her—for us—I’ll leave it all on the field.

Red Zone is a second-chance sports romance with a single-parent twist, packed with suspense, steamy moments, and a love that defies the odds—guaranteed HEA, no cliffhangers.

Red Zone: A College Sports Romance
Fall Lake Ballers, book 3

Red Zone releases on April 24, 2025 on Isla’s store, and on May 29th on all other retailers.