Penalty Box

San Antonio Surge #2

by K.T. Quinn

Forbidden love sparks a slow-burning fire that won’t be ignored… no matter what the rules say.

Cass McAvoy lives in the rink’s shadow, hiding a secret no one in the San Antonio Surge locker room can she’s the coach’s daughter. Focused on a career in mechanics, romance isn’t part of her game plan… especially not with the team’s hottest rising star.

Mason Calder came to San Antonio to chase his hockey dreams, not get caught in distractions. But from the moment he meets Cass, she’s all he can think about. She challenges him, grounds him, and makes him feel like more than a number on a scoreboard.

Their chemistry ignites fast and fierce, and although they try to keep their connection off the record, their hearts (and hands) break through every defense.

With everything on the line and secrets ready to explode, can they win the game without losing each other?

PENALTY BOX is a scorching sports romance filled with humor, suspense, and hockey-related excitement. HEA guaranteed!

Genres: Romance, Contemporary

254 pages, Kindle Edition

Published November 3, 2025

Reviews

[lf · Rating 5 out of 5]

Secrets and Distractions

Penalty Box is the second book in the San Antonio Surge series. This story finds Cass McAvoy and Mason Calder both focused on their careers. until they meet each other that is. She is the coach's daughter, but no one knows it at the rink as she has been able to keep it a secret. He is a rising star on the team who cannot get sidetracked by anything. So when he meets Cass, the Zamboni driver and mechanic at the rink, he is about to take a big u-turn into distraction.

[Fiona · Rating 5 out of 5]

I thoroughly enjoyed this book. We were introduced to Mason in the first book in the series, and this one we get to know him and love his character. Mason has fallen for the coaches daughter which is a big no-no and especially when they are going for the Stanley cup this season and there are not allowed to be any distractions from the game. Cass is studying mechanicals at college and doesn’t need the distraction of a man in her life, but especially one of her fathers hockey players, they have both been told not to have any distractions, especially Mason. But the heart wants what the heart wants and they go through trying to keep the romance secret. I laughed several times and loved her. Cass and Mason became creative, and towards their happily ever after. I’m looking forward to future books in this series.

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[Patti · Rating 4 out of 5]

I really enjoyed Mason’s pursuit of Cass. He is fun and sweet and she is quick witted, sassy and not at all affected by his professional hockey status. What I didn’t enjoy is how Mason’s teammates are supportive one minute than give Mason crap the next, especially Grayson. Grayson is the captain and his love life plays out in the first book in the series. He is not helpful and in my opinion disrespectful and hurtful towards Mason. He should be more understanding and compassionate to the situation. All this leads to a push/pull between Mason Cass that is frustrating, but it does make way for a very beautiful happy ending that I loved.

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[Nathalie DeSousa · Rating 5 out of 5]

This is the second book ot the San Antonio Surge series, and I loved it as much as the first one. This is the story of Mason and Cass and their forbidden love!

MAson is a fun loving hockey players who sets his eyes on the sassy strong independent Cass, they are so attracted to each other, explosive passionate magnetism; however she is the coach's daughter that means she is off limits. But, though they are warned to stay apart, the heart wants what it wants and here the heart of the book.

A great fast paced read with two very well developed characters that will have you smiling, swooning and cheering for them!.

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[Barbara · Rating 5 out of 5]

*Penalty Box* is the second book in the San Antonio Surge hockey series, focusing on Mason, whom we met in the first installment. Mason falls for Cass, the coach's daughter, a significant complication, especially as the team vies for the Stanley Cup. Both Mason and Cass, a mechanical engineering student, are urged to avoid distractions. Despite the challenges, their hearts lead them to a secret romance. I found myself laughing throughout their creative journey to a happy ending. The story is well-written, with a strong plot, engaging characters, and a satisfying conclusion. I received a copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.

[M · Rating 5 out of 5]

The Zamboni Driver 5 stars - In book 1, Mason has been fascinated with the Zamboni driver. He thinks the driver is a woman but everyone in the team says it’s a male. Well in book 2, Mason would have been better off not knowing because Cass, Zamboni driver and mechanic, is the coach’s daughter which makes her off limits! But it is what it is and they can’t keep apart even though they really tried. Mason got his act together and Cass decided to stick with her decision. There’s a few steamy scenes in the backrooms of the arena but you can see Mason’s adoration for Cass. Good romance! I received an advanced copy and voluntarily chose to review it.

[Jen B · Rating 5 out of 5]

Here is book two for the San Antonio Surge. Mason Calder is no longer the team rookie this season and he needs to step it up to guarantee his professional hockey career. He figures he has that in the bag until he crosses paths with the zambonie driver - Cass McAvoy. Coach McAvoy's daughter. Yep, sparks fly, feelings are caught and choices are made. Not all choices are the right ones but its matter of correcting the bad choices in time that counts. Enjoy!.

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[Ellen Mills · Rating 4 out of 5]

I really liked Cass & Mason's story it was sweet,steamy & emotional at times. Cass had thought she & Mason's has something special growing between them only she found herself being second best again to hockey.
Mason's let her down & i didn't think he deserved a second chance if Cass ever allowed him to hurt again.
Once you start reading you won't want to stop.

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[Shannon · Rating 2 out of 5]

Not what I was hoping for

I really enjoyed the first book, so I was looking forward to reading this one, but it fell flat. There was no push and pull, no slow burn, not even enough plot to root for the characters. This book was a high school relationship.

[Robin R Finch · Rating 3 out of 5]

Spice and Hockey

Can you want any more? If you are looking for a quick and predictable read, this is it. You get a surface view of the characters, a plot that could have been deeper, but enough spice to keep you coming back for more.

[Jenn · Rating 5 out of 5]

With a Stanley Cup run in the works, Mason absolutely, positively, should be avoiding all distractions. So then, why can’t he stop thinking about Cass, the coach’s daughter? This book is full of action-tension and romance-tension, and Cass and Mason’s story is one fun read.

[Kim Gauger · Rating 4 out of 5]

good read

I liked this book a lot. He finally found out who the Zamboni driver was. I loved the storyline of it, I loved their chemistry and the heat. Such a cute story.

[Nate · Rating 5 out of 5]

Penalty box was Mason and Cass’s story. The characters had great chemistry. It was an engaging read. I received an early copy. And voluntarily leaving this review.

[sandra silliman · Rating 4 out of 5]

Good

I enjoyed this book and the characters in this book and how they had to let go of the past

[Brigitte · Rating 5 out of 5]

Some stories have it all and this one is most definitely there!!! It has a great storyline and my oh my, how good the characters are written out, their personalities and everything around the leading characters, the little but important bits we read about the leading characters of a previous story, and so forth.
Overall this story really deserves all the available stars and more and I am really happy to be able to give it full five fabulous stars.

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