Men of the Ice Series

The bestselling Men of the Ice series, featuring the players of the San Antonio Generals hockey team, continues with Crossing the Line. Nikolai Brantov left his homeland of Russia at the age of nineteen to pursue his dream of playing in the NHL. As the first-ever draft pick of the San Antonio Generals, Nik wants to justify the team’s faith in him Adapting to a new country and culture and learning a new language take up most of his off-ice time, and he doesn’t needed any added complications, especially from the team owner’s beautiful daughter. Hailing from one of the wealthiest families in Texas, Meryl Johnson should have everything she wants. But money doesn’t buy happiness or her father’s affection. Even though she’s been warned that the player’s on the team are off limits, a new community project puts Meryl in regular contact with the budding Russian superstar, and that’s exactly the way she likes it. When sparks fly between Nik and Meryl, her father sets out to remind them who is in charge—of both the hockey team and his family. Can the young couple triumph over his manipulations, or will falling in love spell the end of Nik’s time in San Antonio?

Trevor Collison knew success early, then flamed out. His struggles with addiction nearly cost him his hockey career. Now sober, Trev is trying to make the most of his last chance in the NHL, ironically back in the same city where he started his minor league career—and first fell in love. Danielle Greer is a single mother of a chronically ill child, working long hours to pay mounting medical bills while still trying to give her daughter as much enjoyment as possible out of a life that may be cut tragically short. One thing Kaylen loves is hockey, so Dani is thrilled when some of the Generals players make a visit to the children’s hospital to cheer up the patients—even when it brings her face to face with a man she never expected to see again. When Kaylen’s condition takes a turn for the worse, Dani is desperate for help—help that Trev might be able to provide. But will she risk everything by asking?

As the starting goaltender for the San Antonio Generals, Becker Lawson tries to fly under the radar, and since most hockey fans are more interested in the players that score, he’s generally allowed that luxury—at least until the Generals’ offseason hockey camps put Beck front and center. After a difficult divorce, newly single Kendall Myers has every intention of remaining that way—no matter how sexy her son’s new hockey coach might be. When Beck crosses paths with Kendall, the chemistry is immediately evident, even if she doesn’t want to see it. Can Beck break down her walls and prove that when it comes to love, even goalies can score?  

Ryder Carrigan may never be an NHL superstar, and that suits him just fine. He doesn’t need individual awards—he just wants his name etched on hockey’s ultimate prize, and he doesn’t want anything to distract him on his path to get there. Especially not some silly bachelor auction that he’s roped into participating in.   After putting her career first for too long, television reporter Jessica Rowan is searching for a quiet guy to settle down with. She has no interest in hockey or hockey players, and certainly not in the Generals’ bachelor auction that she’s forced to cover for her TV station. Jess is furious when a friend bids for her to land a date with the Generals’ winger, but when Ryder and Jess come face to face, will their priorities change as they realize the ultimate prize—love—might be right there before them?

Casey Denault is a fast-rising NHL star, with the ego, bank account and flashy lifestyle to back up that status. In his three years in the league, Casey’s honed his reputation as notorious playboy and doesn’t apologize for it. Nor does he plan on changing anytime soon, in spite of warnings from teammates that his womanizing ways will someday catch up to him. After all, if you can’t live it up as a twenty-four year old millionaire, when can you? Charlene Simmons was burned by love at an early age, and since spent the last decade-and-a-half trying to improve the lives of others through her charitable works. Now she’s working her dream job as the executive director of the San Antonio Generals Charity Foundation, but her personal life remains a giant void. When the occation of her fortieth birthday leaves Char feeling lonely and depressed, Casey steps in to cheer her up. Will a chance one-night encounter leave a lasting impact on both of them, or are they better off forgetting it ever happened?

Trenton Majest toils in relative obscurity for the San Antonio Generls, giving his all in practice, but seldom making it into a game, unless somebody else gets injured. With limited ice time, there’s not much opportunity to play his way into the stat line or the fans’ hearts. Pediatric nurse Lauren Chase has long struggled with her weight, and also her confidence. A string of bad experiences has left her wary of relationships, and she’s resigned to always being just the bridesmaid or best friend. When mutual friends conspire to play matchmaker, both Trenton and Lauren are wary of what the other expects, but if they open their hearts to the possibilities, can they discover what they don’t even know they’re looking for?

Noah Mann is known as the practical joker on the San Antonio Generals, always ready to cheer up—or prank—his teammates with his quick wit. The star defenseman definitely lives by the motto that laughter is the best medicine. Medical resident Riley Marks is quiet, serious and married to her job. She has to be if she’s going to achieve her dream of being a pediatric neurologist. She can’t let anything—or anyone—distract her from her goal, especially not an arrogant hockey player who seems to think everything in life is a joke. A blind date leaves Noah wanting to know more about the brainy beauty, but Riley is reluctant to get involved. Can Noah break the ice and convince Riley it’s okay to let loose sometimes, and will she take a chance that there’s more to the jokester than meets the eye?

After watching his older brother fall into the gang lifestyle, Austin Wilke found his escape on the ice, working to be the best hockey player he could be. Now, after realizing his NHL dream, Austin has the opportunity to use his celebrity status to help other troubled kids. Heading up a brand-new nonprofit is a challenge, but as the director of the San Antonio Youth Center, Shannon Eaves finds it helps a lot to have a professional hockey team in her corner, ready to pitch a hand and help her out. It also doesn’t hurt that each player is sexier than th.e next, and sparks immediately fly between Austin and Shannon. When one of the Center’s wayward teens lands in trouble, the two team up to help him in surprising way. Will their mission to save the troubled young man spell the end of their burgeoning relationship, or can they triumph even when the odds seem stacked against them?

Alternate Captain Alex Gray is a leader on and off the ice for the San Antonio Generals, and his wife Kristin is active in community and the team’s charitable ventures. Together, they’ve become known as the golden couple—happily married, and with two beautiful children, on the surface, they appear to have it all. Now, as Christmas approaches, the couple that others look to for guidance and advice when things go wrong is having problems of their own. A tragic loss has left Kris depressed and melancholy—feelings that are only exacerbated by the holiday cheer that surrounds her everywhere she goes. After months of being shut out, and his efforts to cheer up his wife and return the spice to their marriage falling short, Alex is at a loss as to what to do. Can a Hollywood Christmas classic provide the impetus for a bold gesture that will bring joy and laughter back to the Gray household in time for the holiday?

A victim of date rape by a man she thought was her best friend, Tori Wilson finds herself pregnant, alone, and scared to trust. Hockey star Aiden Bartz isn't necessarily looking for love. He doesn't think he's looking for anything, but when he meets the fragile, red-haired beauty, his outlook changes. Tori makes Aiden want to be a better man, and to make things right after the hurt she's suffered, but can she trust him enough to let him into her life, and if she can, does love await her?