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Offside: a Phoenix Sidewinders Hockey Romance
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Expected 17 Sep 26Ryan Lindqvist hadn’t planned to be anyone’s captain—let alone this team’s.
After years as the NHL’s most reliable second-liner, he’s drafted to the Phoenix Sidewinders—an expansion team in a city that wants hockey back… but isn’t convinced it won’t get burned again. Now he’s wearing the C, leading a locker room half full of strangers, and carrying the weight of a second chance no one believes will last.
The one thing keeping him motivated?
Griffin Callahan. Best friend. Teammate. Goalie. The only guy who actually wanted to be here.
Which is exactly why Ryan should stay far away from Griffin’s little sister.
Maren Callahan is a physical therapist, a Scottsdale native, and completely off-limits. She’s sharp, grounded, and sees through Ryan’s captain façade like it’s nothing. Worse, she’s everywhere—and every moment with her chips away at the control he’s built his life on.
It starts small.
A look.
A touch.
Something neither of them can ignore.
Ryan knows what this could cost him—his best friend, his team, the fragile trust of a city already waiting for them to fail.
Maren knows what it feels like to be someone’s secret—and she won’t do it again.
But the closer they get, the harder it is to walk away.
And when the truth comes out, Ryan won’t just lose Griffin.
He might lose everything.
Offside is a spicy contemporary hockey romance featuring a Swedish-American captain with a filthy mouth, a heroine who refuses to be anyone’s secret, and a protective older brother who sees everything.
After years as the NHL’s most reliable second-liner, he’s drafted to the Phoenix Sidewinders—an expansion team in a city that wants hockey back… but isn’t convinced it won’t get burned again. Now he’s wearing the C, leading a locker room half full of strangers, and carrying the weight of a second chance no one believes will last.
The one thing keeping him motivated?
Griffin Callahan. Best friend. Teammate. Goalie. The only guy who actually wanted to be here.
Which is exactly why Ryan should stay far away from Griffin’s little sister.
Maren Callahan is a physical therapist, a Scottsdale native, and completely off-limits. She’s sharp, grounded, and sees through Ryan’s captain façade like it’s nothing. Worse, she’s everywhere—and every moment with her chips away at the control he’s built his life on.
It starts small.
A look.
A touch.
Something neither of them can ignore.
Ryan knows what this could cost him—his best friend, his team, the fragile trust of a city already waiting for them to fail.
Maren knows what it feels like to be someone’s secret—and she won’t do it again.
But the closer they get, the harder it is to walk away.
And when the truth comes out, Ryan won’t just lose Griffin.
He might lose everything.
Offside is a spicy contemporary hockey romance featuring a Swedish-American captain with a filthy mouth, a heroine who refuses to be anyone’s secret, and a protective older brother who sees everything.
Kindle Edition
Expected publication September 17, 2026
About the author
Amy Briggs
88 books272 followersAmy Briggs is a full-time author, editor, and all-around story addict with a passion for romance, mystery, and the occasional murder (fictional only, she swears). A former firefighter and EMT from New Jersey, Amy grew up next to a military base—an experience that continues to inspire the grit and heart behind many of her stories.
With dozens of romance titles under her belt, Amy’s dive into cozy mystery was born from her love of puzzles, small-town charm, and the satisfying thrill of solving a whodunnit. Her books are known for blending suspense, swoon-worthy moments, and characters that feel like friends (or possibly suspects).
Now based in Texas, Amy shares her home with more cats than she can count and two dogs who run the household. When she’s not writing or editing, you’ll find her on the mats as a brown belt in Brazilian jiu-jitsu, teaching women’s self-defense, running an MMA gym with her brother, or plotting her next twisty mystery over a strong cup of coffee.
She loves connecting with readers—come say hello on Facebook, Instagram, or TikTok.
📚 Find all of Amy’s books on her website or on her Amazon author page.
✏️ For editing services and more, visit the editing portion of her website.
With dozens of romance titles under her belt, Amy’s dive into cozy mystery was born from her love of puzzles, small-town charm, and the satisfying thrill of solving a whodunnit. Her books are known for blending suspense, swoon-worthy moments, and characters that feel like friends (or possibly suspects).
Now based in Texas, Amy shares her home with more cats than she can count and two dogs who run the household. When she’s not writing or editing, you’ll find her on the mats as a brown belt in Brazilian jiu-jitsu, teaching women’s self-defense, running an MMA gym with her brother, or plotting her next twisty mystery over a strong cup of coffee.
She loves connecting with readers—come say hello on Facebook, Instagram, or TikTok.
📚 Find all of Amy’s books on her website or on her Amazon author page.
✏️ For editing services and more, visit the editing portion of her website.
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