Sometimes age is just a number... Dom Gianni takes a lot of punishment in the hockey rink, but when he sees Molly McCarran getting beaten up by her husband, he’s ready to throw down his gloves and fight for her. But Molly isn’t about to trust another man—and Dom is already skating on thin ice with his NHL-mandated probation. Besides, how could a hotshot player like Dom really care about a woman so much older than he? Then a kidnapping ups the stakes. If Molly can’t believe in Dom, and if he can’t dig deep to save her, it might be the final buzzer for them both.

Dom Gianni takes a lot of punishment in the hockey rink, but when he sees Molly McCarran getting beaten up by her husband, he's ready to throw down his gloves and fight for her. But Molly isn't about to trust another man—and Dom is already skating on thin ice with his NHL-mandated probation. Besides, how could a hotshot player like Dom really care about a woman so much older than he? Then a kidnapping raises the stakes. If Molly can't believe in Dom, and if he can't dig deep to save her, it might be the final buzzer for them both.

Dom Gianni takes a lot of punishment in the hockey rink, but when he sees Molly McCarran getting beaten up by her husband, he's ready to throw down his gloves and fight for her. But Molly isn't about to trust another man-and Dom is already skating on thin ice with his NHL-mandated probation. Besides, how could a hotshot player like Dom really care about a woman so much older than he? Then a kidnapping raises the stakes. If Molly can't believe in Dom, and if he can't dig deep to save her, it might be the final buzzer for them both.

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. OH BABY! - Kate has a huge surprise for Karl--one he's not expecting. 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 Sidewinders are back--with four more sexy athletes and the women they love--all for one new low price! Are you ready to fall in love with the Las Vegas Sidewinders? Nate: 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. Jared: 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. Dmitri: Two women. Two surprise pregnancies. Dmitri Papadakis is screwed. When Dmitri’s fiancée cheated on him with his oldest friend, he was devastated and broke it off. He didn't think it was possible to find real love until he meets Angel Reardon, a quirky college student, who makes him believe in second chances. Angel has had a rough couple of years. She's lost both parents and custody of her little sister but she's finally broken free of her abusive ex and is getting her life under control. A sweet, sexy professional hockey player who makes her heart beat faster is icing on the cake. Ian: Caught on thin ice between desire and legacy... Scottish-born hockey player Ian Campbell is so much more than a professional athlete and he has the birthright to prove it. But all he cares about is the next championship. Not his law degree and not the weight of the family legacy waiting for him back home; but time is running out on the deal he made with his grandfather. While home for the summer, a gorgeous American stumbles into the local pub and provides him the perfect distraction. Photojournalist Everly Adamson finds herself in Scotland on the business trip of a lifetime. A past mired in secrets and betrayal fades away when she’s behind the lens of her camera; nothing and no one can take that feeling away. Even though a handsome, professional athlete moonlighting as her knight in shining armor is trying to distract her— and she can’t seem to stay away.

Two women. Two surprise pregnancies. Dmitri Papadakis is screwed. When Dmitri’s fiancée cheated on him with his oldest friend, he was devastated and broke it off. He doesn’t think it’s possible to find real love again until he meets Angel Reardon, a quirky college student, who makes him believe in second chances. Angel has had a rough couple of years. She's lost both parents and custody of her little sister but she's finally broken free of her abusive ex and is getting her life under control. A sweet, sexy professional hockey player who makes her heart beat faster is icing on the cake. But when life throws Dmitri two unexpected surprises, he's torn between Christmases past, present and future. Can he truly believe in what he has with Angel when his past comes back to haunt him? Please note: This story was previously published in the HOCKEY HOLIDAYS anthology. The new version contains an extended epilogue.

U.S. Marine Corps Major Mark Garrison turns heads when he's not trying to be invisible. He's the whole package and he's looking to try something new when he heads off to Alaska to meet with billionaire Gage Caldwell. Things look even better when the sexy redhead he's been lusting after practically falls into his lap. At six-foot-one, Lana Callahan has always felt awkward around men. Her job as a sports and entertainment publicist puts her around celebrities on a regular basis, but she shies away from hot guys. A new assignment from her boss takes her to Alaska to tame the reputation of a professional hockey player, and she finds herself face-to-face with the one hottie she can’t resist. Lana’s wary of getting too close to the gorgeous Marine she’s been fantasizing about for two years, but he isn’t giving up. Just as things heat up between them, her client’s past catches up to them, putting Lana in the crosshairs. Mark’s first assignment for Mr. Caldwell could very well be his last, and this time Lana might slip through his fingers for good. Author's Note: This story was previously released in Elle James's Brotherhood Protectors world. Details have been updated but the basic story is the same.

Opposites attract when a single dad and an ER nurse take a shot at finding true love in this heartwarming, heartfelt romance. Griffin Sullivan is handling the ultimate balancing act. Between being a single dad to an active six-year-old and the crazy demands of his job as a hockey coach, finding love is not in the cards. But when the team's goalie is rushed to the ER, he's immediately captivated by the gorgeous, sassy nurse on duty... who just happens to be the sister of one his players. Sadie Braddock has always had a big, open heart and a bit of a wild side. But since her dad got sick, she's closed herself off to life and love. Relationships are way too complicated--and so is Griffin. He's also funny and tender and sexy as hell. How can something that feels so right come at the worst time ever? Then again, someone to lean on may be exactly what they each need--if they're only brave enough to take the risk.

As the son of hockey royalty, Anton Petrov has both a reputation and a name to live up to. He’s always given everything to the sport, kept his head down—and focused on the game. Parties and women might come easily to him, but he’s not that interested. He’s never gotten over the one that got away—Sasha Kingsley. When the FBI questions him about her disappearance, he begins to realize he can’t live without her. Sasha grew up with the proverbial silver spoon. And that was before her mom married a legit European king. Now she’s a princess with expensive college degrees and absolutely no idea what comes next. Torn between passion and duty, she’s not sure how to survive her new status. When her stepfather’s enemies set their sights on her, she knows she can’t involve the one person she can trust. She broke Anton’s heart once to protect him—she’s not sure she’s strong enough to do it again.