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Buffalo Tempest Hockey #3
Big Hard Stick
It’s not the size of the stick that matters, but how well he handles it…
Thanks to an epic playoffs loss and a somewhat regrettable bachelorette party video starring half the team and a can of whipped cream, Buffalo Tempest captain Roscoe LeGrand is on serious PR duty this summer. His assignment? Organize a youth hockey clinic and clean up the team’s tarnished image before the season’s first face-off.
But one look at the hot-as-hell hockey mom storming the ice, and Roscoe’s thoughts slide right back into the gutter…
Ally Heinz is afraid of everything—with good reason. Three years ago, her husband died in a workplace accident, leaving Ally behind with their only child and a mountain of grief. Now, keeping her child safe is all that matters. Letting the kid play hockey? With all that hard, slippery ice and no onsite medical team? Not happening.
If only the sweet, sexy NHL player in charge wasn’t so good at charming the pants off her. Um, literally…
Despite Ally’s reservations, it’s not long before her kid’s rocking the rink, and Roscoe’s rocking her world, unlocking pleasures Ally has denied herself for years. But hat tricks in the bedroom will only get him so far. When it comes to winning the hockey mom’s wounded heart, Roscoe’s going to need a lot more than a big, hard stick…
BIG HARD STICK is a sexy, steamy, single mom romance and the third book in the Buffalo Tempest series. If you like red-hot, dirty-mouthed hockey players, smart and sassy women who aren't afraid to put their men against the boards, and a big, hilarious helping of bromance, then you don't want to miss this lineup!
Thanks to an epic playoffs loss and a somewhat regrettable bachelorette party video starring half the team and a can of whipped cream, Buffalo Tempest captain Roscoe LeGrand is on serious PR duty this summer. His assignment? Organize a youth hockey clinic and clean up the team’s tarnished image before the season’s first face-off.
But one look at the hot-as-hell hockey mom storming the ice, and Roscoe’s thoughts slide right back into the gutter…
Ally Heinz is afraid of everything—with good reason. Three years ago, her husband died in a workplace accident, leaving Ally behind with their only child and a mountain of grief. Now, keeping her child safe is all that matters. Letting the kid play hockey? With all that hard, slippery ice and no onsite medical team? Not happening.
If only the sweet, sexy NHL player in charge wasn’t so good at charming the pants off her. Um, literally…
Despite Ally’s reservations, it’s not long before her kid’s rocking the rink, and Roscoe’s rocking her world, unlocking pleasures Ally has denied herself for years. But hat tricks in the bedroom will only get him so far. When it comes to winning the hockey mom’s wounded heart, Roscoe’s going to need a lot more than a big, hard stick…
BIG HARD STICK is a sexy, steamy, single mom romance and the third book in the Buffalo Tempest series. If you like red-hot, dirty-mouthed hockey players, smart and sassy women who aren't afraid to put their men against the boards, and a big, hilarious helping of bromance, then you don't want to miss this lineup!
400 pages, Kindle Edition
First published November 22, 2017
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About the author
Sylvia Pierce
15 books240 followersSylvia Pierce is the author of seductive erotic romance stories, including the BAD BOYS ON HOLIDAY series, the BARED TO THE BILLIONAIRE series, and the BUFFALO TEMPEST HOCKEY series.
Sylvia loves writing about kick-ass, headstrong women and the gorgeous alpha guys who never see them coming. She believes that life should be a lot like her favorite books—smoking hot, with happy endings and lots of temptations, twists, and trouble along the way.
She lives in the Pacific Northwest with a strong, sexy husband who appreciates her devious mind, loves making her laugh, and always keeps her guessing. Like the heroes in her stories, Sylvia’s man didn’t see her coming… but after seventeen years together, he’s finally figured out who’s boss.
Sylvia loves writing about kick-ass, headstrong women and the gorgeous alpha guys who never see them coming. She believes that life should be a lot like her favorite books—smoking hot, with happy endings and lots of temptations, twists, and trouble along the way.
She lives in the Pacific Northwest with a strong, sexy husband who appreciates her devious mind, loves making her laugh, and always keeps her guessing. Like the heroes in her stories, Sylvia’s man didn’t see her coming… but after seventeen years together, he’s finally figured out who’s boss.
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January 28, 2021
❤️❤️❤️❤️
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Excellent sports romance with fun , chemistry and passion, all rolled up with great characters and storyline.
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Excellent sports romance with fun , chemistry and passion, all rolled up with great characters and storyline.
December 18, 2017
**My thanks to the author for providing me with a free copy for an honest review**
Holy cow, Roscoe Le Grand is one truly swoon worthy guy. Seriously, everyone needs to get their hands on a guy like this one.
Ally is another tough little cookie. After the death of her husband she carried on, looked after her daughter in her darkest of times, has moved across the country and has even started a job after spending so many years as a full time mum.
Yes at times the romance can seem a little too good and a little too sweet, however, we do get enough ice hockey thrown in that it also gives us something else to grasp onto as well as old friends from the previous books in the series.
I really do hope that we get more books in this series.
Holy cow, Roscoe Le Grand is one truly swoon worthy guy. Seriously, everyone needs to get their hands on a guy like this one.
Ally is another tough little cookie. After the death of her husband she carried on, looked after her daughter in her darkest of times, has moved across the country and has even started a job after spending so many years as a full time mum.
Yes at times the romance can seem a little too good and a little too sweet, however, we do get enough ice hockey thrown in that it also gives us something else to grasp onto as well as old friends from the previous books in the series.
I really do hope that we get more books in this series.
December 5, 2017
The story of hockey star turned kid coach Roscoe and neurotic hockey mum Ally. This was just an ok read for me. A bit saccharine sweet for my tastes. But if you like a romance then this has those feels in spades and a proper HEA complete with pink love hearts.
There were just a few things that didn’t float my personal boat.
Ally was full of worries, I totally get why. She seemed very real; easy to connect with but her worries dragged me down a bit. I prefer a stronger, sassier heroine. Ally was too much like myself and I don’t want to read about me!
Ally was also an artist. *Shudder*. It’s a pet hate. I’ve been to art school. It’s just too close to home. It makes my skin crawl. I guess if anyone reads someone writing about their own profession who is writing about it creatively, then it’s just too easy to get dragged into details and inconsistencies. Plus all the schmaltz about the experience of painting... it’s just not like that. Well it wasn’t for me. It just gives me an eye roll headache.
Roscoe was slightly too nice; too perfect. He was always so bright and sunny. Sometimes I felt that Ally dragged him down. Sometimes I didn’t understand exactly why he liked her so much; why did she make him feel so good about himself? Maybe it’s the ol opposites attract thing.
And I had trouble with his name. I grew up with The Dukes of Hazzard. The name Roscoe just took me right back there, but not to the hot brothers...
But it was a good read, just a few personal pet peeves for me.
There were just a few things that didn’t float my personal boat.
Ally was full of worries, I totally get why. She seemed very real; easy to connect with but her worries dragged me down a bit. I prefer a stronger, sassier heroine. Ally was too much like myself and I don’t want to read about me!
Ally was also an artist. *Shudder*. It’s a pet hate. I’ve been to art school. It’s just too close to home. It makes my skin crawl. I guess if anyone reads someone writing about their own profession who is writing about it creatively, then it’s just too easy to get dragged into details and inconsistencies. Plus all the schmaltz about the experience of painting... it’s just not like that. Well it wasn’t for me. It just gives me an eye roll headache.
Roscoe was slightly too nice; too perfect. He was always so bright and sunny. Sometimes I felt that Ally dragged him down. Sometimes I didn’t understand exactly why he liked her so much; why did she make him feel so good about himself? Maybe it’s the ol opposites attract thing.
And I had trouble with his name. I grew up with The Dukes of Hazzard. The name Roscoe just took me right back there, but not to the hot brothers...
But it was a good read, just a few personal pet peeves for me.
November 27, 2017
Wow!! Roscoe LeGrand just set the bar so high for future book boyfriends/heroes! He is just amazing! Strong, sensitive, romantic, sexy & sweet; this man will melt your heart, ovaries and panties in an instant!
I love hockey romance with actual hockey in it and this time it is a youth hockey team that Roscoe is coaching in his off season with the Tempest. The hockey action is awesome as is the rest of the story about Roscoe, Ally & Reggie. Ally is a widow trying to keep her life and Reggie's together and safe. I really like her character. She thinks of herself as weak but she is so very strong. Roscoe & Ally meet when she shows up to get Reggie because she never signed the consent form to allow Reggie to play hockey. Reggie went behind her back. Roscoe convinces her of how good Reggie really is and that she should take a chance, so she does. She takes a chance on Roscoe and on Reggie playing hockey. It isn't always perfect and often times messy, but lucky for us as readers, they get there. And Chapter 32, well that's just one of my favorite chapters I've read in any book lately.
I honestly can't say enough about how much I loved this story.
I love hockey romance with actual hockey in it and this time it is a youth hockey team that Roscoe is coaching in his off season with the Tempest. The hockey action is awesome as is the rest of the story about Roscoe, Ally & Reggie. Ally is a widow trying to keep her life and Reggie's together and safe. I really like her character. She thinks of herself as weak but she is so very strong. Roscoe & Ally meet when she shows up to get Reggie because she never signed the consent form to allow Reggie to play hockey. Reggie went behind her back. Roscoe convinces her of how good Reggie really is and that she should take a chance, so she does. She takes a chance on Roscoe and on Reggie playing hockey. It isn't always perfect and often times messy, but lucky for us as readers, they get there. And Chapter 32, well that's just one of my favorite chapters I've read in any book lately.
I honestly can't say enough about how much I loved this story.
June 26, 2021
3.5 stars
Hot hockey men being good with kids, sign me up.
Why are they so CUTE?! I feel like a lot more players were introduced in this book and I want more of them - give them a book each!! AND THE WAY WE WERE ROBBED OF A CLARISSA AND KENTON BOOK?!?!?!
Hot hockey men being good with kids, sign me up.
Why are they so CUTE?! I feel like a lot more players were introduced in this book and I want more of them - give them a book each!! AND THE WAY WE WERE ROBBED OF A CLARISSA AND KENTON BOOK?!?!?!
December 31, 2017
When your life as you know it has ended and your struggling day in and out to survive for yourself and your kid, why not fall for Buffalo Tempest's captain and bad boy Roscoe LeGrand. BAD IDEA, but oh so good. Ally Heinz has moved herself and her daughter Reggie to Buffalo, after loosing her husband, three years ago, in a freak accident. Ally hasn't allowed herself to get over the loss of her husband. So when there is an instant attraction and spark when she first meets Roscoe she doesn't know how to take it. He is the first man since loosing Dan that has sparked something within her. Quick to keep it casual, Ally tries to fight what she and Roscoe are experiencing.
Roscoe has a hard time trusting women ever since his ex cheated on him. When he comes face to face with Ally, he knows he has to have her. There is just something about her that calls to him. As much as she fights him, he gives it his all. Stopping at nothing to win her over, Roscoe allows her to see a side of him that many don't know. His kindness, his undying devotion, his sweetness, as well as his humorous side. Plus it doesn't hurt that he takes time to visit his teammate Dunn's mom and her friends at the nursing home. That he takes the time to help out Reggie, Ally's daughter, off and on the ice, and genuinely does it from the kindness of his heart. That might just have sealed the deal in Ally's eyes. Oh, and the fact that he is SEXY and all kinds of HOT in and out of the bedroom. But when ghosts come knocking on Ally and Roscoe's door, can they come out of it together?
I adored this story. Ally has been through so much and with the love and support of Roscoe her fierceness and courage to live on shines through. Although she thinks she is weak, it takes Roscoe to show her in fact she is NOT. Great job Sylvia. Can not wait for more of the Tempest boys stories.
Roscoe has a hard time trusting women ever since his ex cheated on him. When he comes face to face with Ally, he knows he has to have her. There is just something about her that calls to him. As much as she fights him, he gives it his all. Stopping at nothing to win her over, Roscoe allows her to see a side of him that many don't know. His kindness, his undying devotion, his sweetness, as well as his humorous side. Plus it doesn't hurt that he takes time to visit his teammate Dunn's mom and her friends at the nursing home. That he takes the time to help out Reggie, Ally's daughter, off and on the ice, and genuinely does it from the kindness of his heart. That might just have sealed the deal in Ally's eyes. Oh, and the fact that he is SEXY and all kinds of HOT in and out of the bedroom. But when ghosts come knocking on Ally and Roscoe's door, can they come out of it together?
I adored this story. Ally has been through so much and with the love and support of Roscoe her fierceness and courage to live on shines through. Although she thinks she is weak, it takes Roscoe to show her in fact she is NOT. Great job Sylvia. Can not wait for more of the Tempest boys stories.
January 10, 2018
Big Hard Stick is yet another fantastically heartwarming and sexy hockey romance from Sylvia Pierce. Though Ally is struggling with the loss of her husband, the moment she meets Roscoe her heart truly starts beating again. Although she tries to convince herself that she can walk away at any moment, the depth of the connection they share can’t be ignored. And though he’s a fierce player on the ice, Roscoe is as sweet, loving and down to earth as they come, not to mention oh so hot and sexy.
I️ fell in love with Ally and Roscoe from practically the inception of their story as well as Reggie and all of the other support characters. It was fun to visit with the couples from the beginning of the series as well as enjoy the taunts of Ms. Pierce with the anticipation of the couples and stories yet to be told. I’m already looking forward to book #4 in this series. 5 stars for Big Hard Stick.
I️ fell in love with Ally and Roscoe from practically the inception of their story as well as Reggie and all of the other support characters. It was fun to visit with the couples from the beginning of the series as well as enjoy the taunts of Ms. Pierce with the anticipation of the couples and stories yet to be told. I’m already looking forward to book #4 in this series. 5 stars for Big Hard Stick.
March 10, 2018
This one was a hit and miss for me.
I liked Roscoe from the first book and he continued to be a nice guy. My issue was with the heroine.
Ally was the type of heroine that drags the story down and makes you wonder what the hero is seeing in her.
She worried and worried some more that I really didn't care about her getting a HEA.
Roscoe was to nice for her, grown up. I wonder what he was in her besides her body.
In the end this was just an average story, pulled down by a heroine that should have been mature enough for the hero, not the other way around.
I liked Roscoe from the first book and he continued to be a nice guy. My issue was with the heroine.
Ally was the type of heroine that drags the story down and makes you wonder what the hero is seeing in her.
She worried and worried some more that I really didn't care about her getting a HEA.
Roscoe was to nice for her, grown up. I wonder what he was in her besides her body.
In the end this was just an average story, pulled down by a heroine that should have been mature enough for the hero, not the other way around.
October 2, 2022
This was the most unnecessarily angsty book ever. Her husband died. It's right there in the blurb. Grief is a bitch, I know first hand, but fuck off. Long nonsense spouting self help podcasts and a blow job in a park in broad daylight on the 2nd date are not the answer. GET FUCKING THERAPY, YOU IDIOT! It took until 2 months of dating and 79% of the book for her to confess: MY HUSBAND DIED. THE FATHER OF MY CHILD DIED. HE'S DEAD AND I'M GRIEVING.
Who the fuck in make believe or real life does that?
Fuck off
Who the fuck in make believe or real life does that?
Fuck off
July 29, 2019
I just wasn’t as in to this book as I was its predecessors. It had likeable characters and an interesting romance dynamic, but the whole ‘inviting hockey players over to your house to intimidate the poor boy taking your teenage daughter out for the first time’ really crossed the misogyny line for me. It was meant to be a charming, protective thing, but for me it was gross, and unfortunately soured the book. Otherwise, it was a fun, fast read with some gut wrenching emotion.
January 13, 2020
i'm happy and sad with this book, i love roscoe since book one, he is soo sweet and funny, i really could give this book 5 stars just because of him and his personality but the book is a little weak on the romance, i coulnd't connect with ally and her struggles, she didn't grow on me and this make me sad. i have to say that reggie was a really GOOD surprise, i realy didn't expected that, she and roscoe saved the book in my opinion.
February 12, 2020
Second chance after death.
Roscoe, Ally and Reggie have a very unconventional star and I quote : "Once upon a time, this crazy hockey mom stormed out onto the ice and crash-landed into his arms. After a long and winding journey, she’d found her way right back into his arms, exactly where they’d started."
Will their love survive, got to read th I beautiful story. Made me think of my book friend Monica Murphy, not the author. Life will be ok with time.. Xo
Roscoe, Ally and Reggie have a very unconventional star and I quote : "Once upon a time, this crazy hockey mom stormed out onto the ice and crash-landed into his arms. After a long and winding journey, she’d found her way right back into his arms, exactly where they’d started."
Will their love survive, got to read th I beautiful story. Made me think of my book friend Monica Murphy, not the author. Life will be ok with time.. Xo
February 3, 2024
The kind of love you dream about
What a wrap up to an interconnected series. Loved it!
Pierce knows how to bring characters to life, how to get genuine banter on the page, and how to make you smile and fall in love with her characters.
Even the evolution of supporting characters was heart-warming.
Highly recommend! Especially if you love a good hockey romance. 🥰
Story 5 ⭐️
Spice 3.5 🌶️
What a wrap up to an interconnected series. Loved it!
Pierce knows how to bring characters to life, how to get genuine banter on the page, and how to make you smile and fall in love with her characters.
Even the evolution of supporting characters was heart-warming.
Highly recommend! Especially if you love a good hockey romance. 🥰
Story 5 ⭐️
Spice 3.5 🌶️
December 2, 2017
I pretty much read anything hockey related, so it was due to the genre and not the title that I read this one. I thought the title was pretty corny and the story might be pretty 'fluffy' but I was pleasantly surprised. The story was solid, the connection between the characters obvious and the writing great. I'm happy to say I have a new series to add to my cornucopia of hockey romances.
December 3, 2017
I’ve been waiting for Roscoe’s story since I finished Henny’s. And Sylvia didn’t disappoint at all. We’ve had glimpses of Roscoe, showing his bad boy image but this book shows us the real person behind the hockey mask! Ally is the perfect person for Roscoe. He nurtures her and brings out the hidden person. A good read that warms the heart and makes u wish for ur own hockey guy!
December 30, 2017
Love Roscoe
I love Roscoe. He is so sweet and caring and I enjoyed his interactions with Ally, his teammates, and the youth hockey players. It was good seeing Ally grow and discover herself as she tried to deal with the death of her husband and her fears. Overall, I really liked this story.
I love Roscoe. He is so sweet and caring and I enjoyed his interactions with Ally, his teammates, and the youth hockey players. It was good seeing Ally grow and discover herself as she tried to deal with the death of her husband and her fears. Overall, I really liked this story.
January 5, 2018
Enjoyable Romance Reading
This was a very enjoyable storyline with exceptional storytelling and characters. The pace of this book was perfect and I enjoyed how the author developed the romance between the two main characters. The secondary characters added so much to this story and I look forward to reading more from this author.
This was a very enjoyable storyline with exceptional storytelling and characters. The pace of this book was perfect and I enjoyed how the author developed the romance between the two main characters. The secondary characters added so much to this story and I look forward to reading more from this author.
July 13, 2020
My least favourite of the three. I really fell in love with Roscoe in book one and I guess in my head I had built up this picture of what I was envisioning for his own story. Unfortunately this one fell short for me. I just couldn’t find myself to care as much as I did the other two couples especially book 2 which was my fave.
October 4, 2020
Good read!
Another in the series with true love, hot sex and lots of drama. But really, it reminded me of the fact that some people’s deaths are so hard to survive and it does take years with lots of help and understanding from others. Also, a very important fact that we all need reminded of. Thanks S.P.
Another in the series with true love, hot sex and lots of drama. But really, it reminded me of the fact that some people’s deaths are so hard to survive and it does take years with lots of help and understanding from others. Also, a very important fact that we all need reminded of. Thanks S.P.
February 27, 2025
Roscoe is so cute... I kinda disliked the whole, back and forward thing. Don't get me wrong, I KNOW love is scary. But if he's THAT good to you (and yes Roscoe is THAT good), why even try to deny yourself a god like that?
May 9, 2025
I smiled like a fool the whole read
Seriously so sweet and I loved the ending. I started the series with this book so I’m about to go back to the beginning now. The mother/daughter bond was so good I actually cried. Bonus points for the audio version and top notch narration.
Seriously so sweet and I loved the ending. I started the series with this book so I’m about to go back to the beginning now. The mother/daughter bond was so good I actually cried. Bonus points for the audio version and top notch narration.
January 9, 2018
Best one yet
This is a great series! But this one made me laugh and made me cry, a beautiful lesson in love and grief.
This is a great series! But this one made me laugh and made me cry, a beautiful lesson in love and grief.
March 26, 2018
Hockey Junkie
This was a first for me. I have never read Sylvia Pierce before this. I loved this book. It's funny, sexy and steamy.
This was a first for me. I have never read Sylvia Pierce before this. I loved this book. It's funny, sexy and steamy.
January 19, 2020
Not my fave of the three, but still enjoyed it. Roscoe reads as way to good to be true given what we know of him from the first two books. That said: Reggie!!!
June 3, 2020
Fantastic read
Love it .... great story love Roscoe and Alli hope to read about Clarissa next ... great author... (too many greats )lol
Love it .... great story love Roscoe and Alli hope to read about Clarissa next ... great author... (too many greats )lol
September 13, 2020
A great read
Loved all three books. Hockey and a love story what more could you ask for . Only wish for more
Loved all three books. Hockey and a love story what more could you ask for . Only wish for more
May 27, 2022
Big Hard Stick
I truly loved this book. It was heart warming and full of surprises. I thought it would be predictable and it was but with twist and turns. Nice story!
I truly loved this book. It was heart warming and full of surprises. I thought it would be predictable and it was but with twist and turns. Nice story!
August 11, 2024
DNF at 85%. The first books were nice enough but this one didn’t interest me. The first few chapters were promising, but it got boring very quickly. The FMC had no personality and these covers are horrible.
December 28, 2025
🎧: Hoping 2026 brings me a hockey man who takes me on cute dates
September 28, 2021
For me best in the series.
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