Kat Mizera

Meet the sexy men who protect the royal family and the strong women who make them fall irrevocably in love... I'm Prince Sandor Gustaffson and I could have it all. Problem is, I don't want it. Any of it. I've never embraced my status in the royal family, but after eleven years in the shadows, I'm about to be forced into the spotlight. As head of security for the royal family, I'm being pulled in a million directions as my family works to rebuild our country. But I only want to look in one direction: Lennox Briggs. She's a thorn in my side and has been since she was brought in as the first woman on our security team. She's more than qualified, but a distraction I don't need. Getting involved with her would be a mistake. Too bad my heart-and other regions-aren't listening. After so many years protecting the people I love, how do I choose between my heart and my duty? Because I definitely can't have both.

Best friends to lovers is a risky game... Pro hockey player Aaron Ferrar has shit luck with women. With one divorce, one psycho, and far too many one-night stands under his belt, he can't seem to break his bad dating habits. He knows he's not good enough for his sweet, sexy best friend, so he would never go there, but it's getting harder and harder to resist her. Veterinary assistant Sara Chandler has floundered since graduating from college. She left both academia and hockey behind, and now she's a nanny for her best friend while working part-time at a local veterinary clinic until she gets into veterinarian school. She's always been hot for her hockey-playing best friend, but she's not in his league and she's leaving Anchorage soon anyway. When disaster strikes, Aaron doesn't hesitate to jump in, but nothing is ever going to be the same for them. He doesn't know how to help her and neither of them ever do things the easy way.

I have nowhere left to run... I'll never love another man the way I loved him. To the world Erik was a prince. To me he was so much more. My love. My heart. My dream come true. The father of my child. His love was so fierce, some days I swear I can still feel him with me. Moving on is the hardest thing I've ever had to do. The music pouring out of my soul is the only way to ease the ache. Nothing can replace the love of my life, but for my baby's sake, I have to try. With every tragic lyric, my fans scream louder, and I'm more alone. I can't outrun Erik's ghost. My heart beats only for him but he's the one thing I can't have.

We have nowhere left to hide... ErikLoving her from the shadows shattered my heart. Watching her move on nearly destroyed me. I let them both go, knowing it was the only way to keep them safe. Now the threat is back and there's only one way to protect them: Come back from the dead. It's time to claim what's mine. My woman. My kingdom. My life. CaseyThe only man I ever truly loved died to protect us, and nothing will ever be the same. I've spent the last decade becoming someone else, forcing myself to let go of the past. The past won't let go of me. The life I've rebuilt is crashing down around me. I thought it was over, but fate isn't finished with me yet.

I have nowhere left to fall... I'll never be King. But being sixth in line is both a blessing and a curse. My birth order affords me the privilege of loving whomever I choose, even if she's a free-spirited rock star. She loves me back and that's all the power I'll ever need. Yet, the future of the kingdom lies in the hands of my asshole cousin, who will absolutely lead our country into a civil war if he takes the throne. I wish I could ignore the fact that the first-born son of the King is the last person who should rule. If I could, I would focus on making Casey Hart mine and building a life with the girl I've loved most of my life. But fate has other plans... and the Kingdom isn't the only thing at risk of falling.

Not all first loves are lucky enough to get a second chance... Talented orthopedic surgeon Dr. Grant Jergenson finds himself part of a special residency program in Switzerland. The last thing he expects while spending a year abroad is to be reunited with the woman who broke his heart four years ago. Newly divorced, Sophia Lakkas has made a lot of mistakes in life, but her biggest regret by far was walking away from the only man she ever truly loved. When a trip to Lugano to help with her sister's baby brings them face to face, old flames burn bright. As Grant and Sophia work to forget the past, they find that the future is also full of obstacles. Can Grant keep the woman he loves without sacrificing his career or is one of them going to walk away again... making this second chance their last.

The game of love has no rule book... Former hockey star Jared Wylde is tired of living life on the sidelines. Ten years ago, he lost it all... his career, his wife, his entire world. Everything changes when he's offered the job as head coach of the Las Vegas Sidewinders. It's taken him a long time to let go of the past, but it turns out the past isn't ready to let go of him. Bestselling romance author Renee DeSantos lives life on her own terms. After overcoming being widowed and sending her daughter off to college, she's finally putting herself first. Everything is going great, until a one-night stand with a sexy stranger unveils what she's been missing. Now that she's had a taste, she's not ready to let go... of him, or the future they could have together. When the past comes knocking, a son Jared never knew about turns everything upside down. Renee is no stranger to plot twists, but the stakes are higher than ever this time. This is one game Jared doesn't want to lose, but can they score a happily ever after?

The Las Vegas Sidewinders are back with a selection of short, sweet bonus stories and two brand-new novellas FIRST CHRISTMAS - Join Dom and Molly as they celebrate their first holiday season as parents. HIDE THE SALAMI - When two pro hockey players babysit for a toddler, the results are hilarious. DADDY'S GIRL - Erin, Drake and Shay travel east to say goodbye to a family member. ANYA'S TURN - After surviving cancer, Anya's ready to forget the past and look toward her future. SIMPLY SAVANNAH - As their baby's due date approaches, Tiff finds herself at odds with Zakk about the delivery. THE SWEETEST THINGS - The long-awaited birth of Karl and Kate's twins comes with a terrifying price but the sweetest reward. THE SIDEWINDER'S SIREN - Zaan and Lexi explore adulthood--and each other--even as their lives go in separate directions. The Petrovs I (Toli & Tessa) - Three pregnancies in less than four years is more than Tessa can handle, but Toli's too busy with the playoffs to notice. Will he get home in time to help or is Tessa on her own? The Petrovs II (Anton) - When Anton Petrov comes home from college, his father's nanny gives new meaning to having a summer fling.

The line between love and hate isn't always thin... Professional hockey team owner Gage Caldwell has it all: Money, friends, and a career some would kill for. But everything means nothing if you don't have someone to share it with. The one thing missing is Laurel, the ex-wife he never stopped loving. Too bad she hates him. Hockey coach Laurel Saunders will never forgive her ex-husband for not being there when she needed him most, but that doesn't mean she stopped loving him. Desperate to let go of the past, she's thrown herself into coaching women's hockey and made a new life for herself. A life without Gage. Sparks fly and history repeats itself when they find themselves thrown together. This second chance might be their last, and Gage is determined to do whatever it takes to prove to Laurel this time will be different. Can he find a way to win her back or will she always be the one who got away?

To win, you have to play the game... Rising hockey star Nate Calloway has overcome a lot to get where he is. Playing professional hockey for the Las Vegas Sidewinders, he plans to keep his head down and do the one thing he's good at: hockey. Everything is going according to plan until a gorgeous, spunky journalist falls into his lap. He might be a pro, but off the ice his lack of experience with women has him struggling to make the right move. Fresh out of college, Chelsea Baldwin has landed her dream job working for a local newspaper and her big break comes much sooner than expected. Finding herself in the locker room of a professional hockey team is a long way from city council meetings and traffic reports, but falling for one of the players-literally-wasn't how she'd planned to start her career. A pro hockey player and a sports reporter shouldn't be dating, but undeniable chemistry has them drawn to together, despite the consequences. When the stakes rise, their trust in each other is tested both in and out of the locker room. But this is one game they're determined to win...even if they have to make up their own rules.

Just because opposites attract, doesn't mean they belong together... Professional hockey player Royce Lenahan is no stranger to chaos. He grew up surrounded by it, so as an adult he likes things nice and orderly: His apartment, his hockey schedule, even his dates. When his best friend and teammate asks him to take his visiting sister to a rock concert, he isn't expecting the sultry, leather-clad vixen that has his jaw dropping. Force of nature Kristina Papadakis feels like two separate people sometimes: The demure, proper Greek girl she was raised to be, and the badass rock musician she could be. She's never had a problem keeping her worlds apart until her brother's straight-laced but oh-so-hot teammate stumbles into both of them, creating a collision she wasn't looking for. As Royce and Tina explore an unexpected but undeniable passion, they soon discover that love isn't always enough. Opposites might attract, but they'll have to learn to compromise if they want to last. Royce has to be willing to give up control long enough to tame Tina's gypsy soul, before she wanders away for good.

This time he's playing for keeps... Jake Carruthers, captain of the Alaska Blizzard, is determined to put his divorce behind him and focus on his first love, hockey. He's finally on the road to a drama-free life until the beautiful blonde from his past to shows up in Anchorage, distracting him with memories of what they shared. Headstrong Harvard graduate Whitney Sommers walked away from her tumultuous life in Texas and never looked back. A plethora of professional opportunities lay before her, but her secret past holds her back. Running into the only man who's ever made her want more from life wasn't part of her plan, but she can't forget the way it feels to be lost in his arms. As Jake struggles to win Whitney's trust, she teeters on the edge between what has been and what could be. But she's forgetting one thing: he only plays to win.

Going for gold cost world-class hockey athlete Hailey Dobson everything. She may have walked away with the medal, but everything else in her life is a disaster. She has no job, no place to live, limited savings and six long months until the check comes with the money for law school. The only bright spot is her long-distance relationship with a professional hockey star. Kane "Hat-trick" Hatcher got his nickname because scoring three goals in a single game was his thing. When he gets traded to a new team in Alaska, he has three new obstacles to overcome: His game is off, the coach is riding his ass and the girl he's crazy about lives on the other side of the continent. When an unexpected opportunity brings them back together for the summer, they find that the consequences of their actions may leave them playing co-captains for life. Neither Kane nor Hailey are prepared for this game changer. With everything on the line, can two over-achievers overcome adversity off the ice?

Mick Laughlin can handle anything - except a broken heart. He never understood why the girl he loved in college suddenly turned her back on him and he's avoided romance ever since. Now a top young architect at his family's firm, he's been sent all over the globe to work on elite projects. Four years ago, Melina Lakkas fell in love with her younger brother's best friend. When his family made it clear they would never accept her, she walked away. It was a no-win situation, which would have been made worse had they discovered her secret. When Mick takes on the design and execution of an exclusive resort in Santorini, he plans to stay as far away from Athens-and Lena-as possible. Then a fire at the job site leaves him with no choice but to call on his best friend's sister for help. As secrets from the past unravel, can Mick forgive her long enough to forgive himself?

What happens in Vegas doesn't always stay in Vegas... After a whirlwind romance, Las Vegas Sidewinders forward Anatoli Petrov is about to make Tessa Barber his wife...or so he thinks. When someone with a score to settle shows up and wreaks havoc on their special day, a past is revealed that he thought was buried a world away. Sweet and gentle Tessa Barber fell hard and fast for the hockey hottie, but after they say I Do, events unfold that make her wonder if he's the man she thought he was. From the bright lights of Las Vegas to the cold streets of Moscow, Toli and Tessa become embroiled in a tangled and terrifying web of deceit. Tessa isn't sure who to trust - including the man she loves. Before Toli can fix things with her, he has to figure out how to keep the situation in Russia under control. They have to race to beat the clock and figure out the truth in time, or it'll be a game misconduct on their happy ever after.