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Giveaway ends December 11, 2025.

See the giveaway details at Goodreads.

Cross-Check: A Dark Enemies-to-Lovers Hockey Romance
Blackwood Blades, book 2

Teaming up was the smart move. Falling for him again wasn’t.

Luke King isn’t just the captain of Blackwood’s hockey team—he’s the guy who made it his mission to break me the second I came back. But the truth we uncovered changed everything, and now we’re on the same side. At least, that’s what we tell ourselves.

In public, we’re distant. Guarded. Careful. Behind closed doors, it’s a different story—charged looks, stolen moments, and a connection neither of us can shake.

But this town runs on secrets. And we’re sitting on a powder keg.

If anyone finds out we’re working together—worse, that we’re not just allies but something deeper—we won’t survive the fallout. Not with enemies watching. Not with his family pulling the strings.

We can’t afford to fall for each other. But the harder we try to play it smart, the more dangerous this game becomes.

And I’m starting to wonder if the real risk… is not falling at all.

Cross-Check is a steamy, angst-filled, second chance, enemies-to-lovers hockey romance tangled in power plays, forbidden desire, and dangerous truths. Perfect for fans of elite academy romance with dark twists and ruthless hockey captains.

Teaming up was the smart move. Falling for him again wasn’t.

Luke King isn’t just the captain of Blackwood’s hockey team—he’s the guy who made it his mission to break me the second I came back. But the truth we uncovered changed everything, and now we’re on the same side. At least, that’s what we tell ourselves.

In public, we’re distant. Guarded. Careful. Behind closed doors, it’s a different story—charged looks, stolen moments, and a connection neither of us can shake.

But this town runs on secrets. And we’re sitting on a powder keg.

If anyone finds out we’re working together—worse, that we’re not just allies but something deeper—we won’t survive the fallout. Not with enemies watching. Not with his family pulling the strings.

We can’t afford to fall for each other. But the harder we try to play it smart, the more dangerous this game becomes.

And I’m starting to wonder if the real risk… is not falling at all.

Cross-Check is a steamy, angst-filled, second chance, enemies-to-lovers hockey romance tangled in power plays, forbidden desire, and dangerous truths. Perfect for fans of elite academy romance with dark twists and ruthless hockey captains.

Cross-Check: A Dark Enemies-to-Lovers Hockey Romance
Blackwood Blades, book 2

Cross-Check releases on December 2, 2025 on Isla’s store, and on December 11th on Amazon.

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.