Wildcatters Hockey

USA Today Bestseller Alexa Padgett's captivating single dad turned hockey coach and spirited nanny threaten to set the ice ablaze, proving that sometimes, the riskiest power play of all is falling head over ice skates...Having poured my heart into caring for my previous charges, bidding them farewell left an indelible ache that I couldn't bear to repeat. The idea of restarting as a nanny didn't excite me in the least...until I crossed paths with Beatrix, a frightened and angry little girl who tugged at my heartstrings.Determined to help this vulnerable child who craves affection, I find myself drawn to her uncle, the irresistible Silas. His magnetic eyes, capable of holding me captive, promise to fulfill the dreams I've long held dear.Silas, scarred by a troubled past, knows next to nothing about raising children or creating a loving home. That's where I step in.They call me a "fixer" in the world of hockey. Yet, I question whether I can mend the fractures between uncle and niece. Despite my doubts, the life we could build together beckons me. The catch? Taking a chance on this single dad might land my heart in the penalty box for good...Immerse yourself in the scorching, emotionally charged single dad sports romance from the esteemed USA Today Bestseller, Alexa Padgett. "Another Charge" is the first book in a series of stand-alone, interconnected hockey romances featuring a close-knit group of players and the spunky, sexy women who love them."Charming and humorous but poignant and touching, I think this may be Padgett's best work to date." - BookAddict"I found it impossible not to love these characters my heart seriously ached for them." - Aunt G"A beautiful start to this new series." - Biggs Bookshelf"Alexa writes with such a flair that the story just jumps off the page and right into your head and heart making you feel as if you know all the characters plus their hearts desire." The Avid Reader"A great story about learning to love and trust!" - Linda"Sexy and slow burning, but the overriding story is about love, loss, family, and true commitment." - Renee"Amazing characters and wonderful story." - Tracie"You can't help but fall in love with all these characters." - Maria"Well written, and with strong characters too, this is just what I needed as a nice romance "fix" - and most definitely highly recommended." - The Mysterious Amazon Customer

The only ice I fear is the frozen wall protecting her battered heart...Keelie Hayes has fast and hard rules about life and love, which have served her well. She's kept her heart safe from being broken again, her trust from another painful shattering. Until I, hockey star Cormac Bouchard, skated onto the scene with my charm and scorching sensual gaze only for her and changed the entire game. Keelie's no longer sure about her rules, but she's throwing up every frosty defense possible to keep from dreaming of that coveted shot at forever. I don't make excuses for my poor choices. I've done the work, put in the hours, and served my time in life's penalty box. Now, I want a place to belong—and to take my Wildcatters to the NHL finals. They've become the family I've always wanted, and I can't let them down. But my iron-willed focus fails me when it comes to the beautiful ice queen, I want to melt in the hottest ways possible. If only I could earn her precious trust. I must relinquish my past to be the partner she deserves and the man I want to be. Easier said than done. Dare Cormac go all-in on a long-shot love that just might heal both their pasts and redeem a future neither ever dreamed possible?

Ours is a marriage of convenience…until it isn't.What do you get when you throw a stoic D-Man, a free-spirited art therapist, and an enormous dog into a house? It sounds like an opening line to a joke. But this is my life. I never expected to find myself legally tied to Maxim Dolov, the star defenseman for the Houston Wildcatters. Between his visa issues and my angry ex, a marriage on paper solves all our problems. Until our marriage becomes real… too real and I'm forced to confront the truth about our future: I don't want our marriage to end. Another Hit will have you cheering for Maxim and Ida Jane's happily ever after. Don't miss this story with its sizzling chemistry and heart-pounding hockey action.

Book 4 in the Wildcatters Hockey series featuring Mille and Luka Stol.

Naomi and Adam were the ultimate NHL power couple. She's a fiercely independent woman with a passion for her career, and he's a celebrated NHL goalie known for his tenacity.But now, instead of being all settled into family life, Naomi and Adam face challenges they never saw coming. Adam retires from the game he's devoted his life to just as they navigate the emotional rollercoaster of their son's premature arrival. Will their marriage endure the storm, or will challenges tear them apart?

In the thrilling world of professional hockey, where passion burns both on and off the ice, NHL winger Paxton Naese is a force to be reckoned with. As talented as he is ruggedly handsome, he's used to turning heads and breaking hearts. But there's one heart he shattered-his own-when he broke off his long-term relationship with his ex-girlfriend Hana. Three years ago, Naese and Hana were inseparable, lost in a love that sizzled hotter than the game they both adored. But when the pressures of his career and his insecurities drove them apart, Hana was left with a trail of dreams he shattered...and a secret too painful to bear. In this steamy new adult hockey romance, Naese and Hana must confront their past, their desires, and the undeniable connection that's never faded. Will they overcome the obstacles in their path and find a way back to each other's arms? Or will the scars of yesterday prove too deep to heal, leaving them forever longing for the warmth of a love they once knew? One thing's for sure: in this time of love and redemption, winning might just mean losing your heart.

He's her boss. Her heartbreak. Her only safe place.Gunnar Evaldson built his hockey empire on discipline and grief. After losing his brother, he swore off distractions, attachments, and anything that might crack the armor around his heart.Then Zaila Monroe walks in.Brilliant. Blunt. Beautiful. The intern who sees through his control-and makes him feel again.But Zaila's already lost her father. And now her mother is dying. Abandoned once as a child, she's terrified of being left again. So when Gunnar hesitates, she walks-before he can break her.Only Gunnar won't let her go. Not this time.Grumpy boss. Forbidden love. Soul-deep grief. If you love USA Today Bestseller Alexa Padgett's emotionally wrecked men who fall hard-and fierce women who fight for their hearts-this sports romance will wreck you in the best way. With a degree in international marketing and a varied career path as a content manager for a web firm at the height of the tech boom, marketing director for a high-profile sports agency and a two-year stint with a renowned literary agency, Alexa Padgett has returned to her first love: writing fiction. She is a card-carrying member of RWA, or would be if Romance Writers of America had cards. She's also a member of Land of Enchantment Romance Authors (LERA), and Fantasy, Futuristic, and Paranormal (FF&P) chapters, where she's met fabulous writers. She aspires to be as witty and kind as her writing family is.Alexa spent a good part of her youth traveling. From Budapest to Belize, Calgary to Coober Pedy, Alexa soaked in the myriad smells, sounds, and feels of these gorgeous places, wishing she could live in them all – at least for a while. And she does in her books.Alexa loves to read, especially her friends' stories. She also spends a great deal of time in her tiny kitchen, channeling her inner Barefoot Contessa. Write her at alexa@alexapadgett.com. She loves to hear from her fans!