Cover Reveal: Just Playing for Keeps by Lauren Blakely

Posted on 04/08/2026 by cafemamanc7

When she’s fake dating the hockey star, but he was never faking it…

From #1 New York Times bestselling author Lauren Blakely, comes the next standalone hockey romance in her brand new Hockey Ever After series, JUST PLAYING FOR KEEPS! This spicy, fake dating, grumpy/sunshine, only one bed in a room, opposites attract hockey romance releases June 3^rd in all formats, and will be free to read in Kindle Unlimited. Check out the cover and blurb below and pre-order your copy today!

About JUST PLAYING FOR KEEPS (Coming 6/3/2026):

Ever hear the story about the dating coach who got dumped on the hockey arena’s jumbotron?

Everyone did. But I lived it. Including the moment when Lake Axelrod, the team’s broody, tattooed right winger, swooped in on skates to rescue me from public humiliation.

Even more surprising? When the famously grumpy (and ridiculously sexy) hockey star insists on being my fake boyfriend for my sister’s high-profile wedding.

It’s the perfect plan. His family stops pressuring him to settle down, and I’ll get the ultimate revenge, since my ex is the best man. Bonus – I might even salvage my professional reputation.

We need rules though.

To pull this off, everyone from his teammates to my boss has to believe we’re a real couple.
That means swoony touches and knee-weakening kisses are required.
When it ends, we walk away.

But the intensity in Lake’s eyes after every post-game kiss makes me wonder if he’s pretending. With each whispered secret, the line between fake and real bends. Until it shatters one night in a hotel room.

Soon, he isn’t just playing the protective boyfriend—he’s the only one who truly sees me.

If I’m not careful, I’m going to break the most important rule of all: don’t fall for your fake date.

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ABOUT LAUREN BLAKELY:

A #1 New York Times Bestselling, #1 Wall Street Journal Bestselling, and #1 Audible Bestselling author, Lauren Blakely is known for her contemporary romance style that’s sexy, feel-good and witty. Her books have been featured in US Weekly and People. Lauren likes dogs, cake and show tunes and she is the vegetarian at your dinner party.

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Cover Reveal + Pre-Order: Lost in You by Brenda Rothert

Posted on 04/12/2024 by cafemamanc7

We are so
thrilled to reveal the amazing cover for

LOST IN YOU by Brenda Rothert releasing
on June 25^th.

#1-Click here – https://amzn.to/3VVIgtf

TROPES:

💜 Hockey Romance

💜 Teammate/brother’s best friend

💜 Forced proximity

💜 Forbidden romance

💜 He falls first

I’ve got one
job: protect the younger sister of my best friend and team captain. Then our
private plane crashes in southern Alaska, and we’re the lone survivors.

The two of us
are the unlikeliest of partners when we find ourselves stranded in the
unforgiving Alaskan wilderness. My hockey playing skills are of no use here,
where the bitter cold is my new opponent. And Trinity Lorenzo? She’s about as
warm as a block of ice. I get it, she’s fleeing an abusive boyfriend and she
and I are strangers. But I always keep my word, and I promised Dalton I’d keep
his prickly sister safe. If we want to live, the two of us will have to find a
way to get along and work together.

Our ordeal
draws Trinity and me closer, and fighting the pull between us becomes harder
than anything we face while hoping for rescue. Whether we make it out or not, I
need her. More than water or shelter—more than anything. Dalton will never
forgive me if I cross the line with her, but surviving means something
different now. Surviving means making her mine.

ABOUT BRENDA
ROTHERT:

A former print journalist, Brenda Rothert has written more
than fifty romance novels. From hot hockey romance to steamy romantic suspense,
Brenda creates fresh characters in every story she tells. Her print and e-books
have been translated into German, Italian and Portuguese, and her audiobooks
have been translated into German.

WEBSITE: https://brendarothert.com/

FACEBOOK: https://www.facebook.com/authorbrendarothert/

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New Release + Release Blitz: The Veteran by Xavier Neal

Posted on 04/04/2024 by cafemamanc7

✩💚✩ NEW RELEASE ✩💚✩

The Veteran

Single Dad Grumpy Sunshine Hockey Romance

Dalvegan Dragons Book 2

By Xavier Neal

Hosted by DS Book Promotions

Amazon

Read on Kindle Unlimited

What to expect:

Grumpy/Sunshine

Single Dad/Nanny

Amnesia Romance

Plus-Size/Curvy Heroine

Possessive Alpha

BLURB:

What’s good for the gosling is good for the gander…

At least according to the sunshine and snowflakes woman whose amnesia episode has her believing she’s been assigned to be my daughter’s new nanny.

And, of course, I can’t really fire the fake hire because the last thing I need as the captain of my pro hockey team is to be trending for more drama.

I guess you could say this season won’t be easy.

Especially for me, the veteran.

Start the Series here:

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New Release + Release Blitz: Thoroughly Pucked by Lauren Blakely

Posted on 01/11/2024 by cafemamanc7

THOROUGHLY PUCKED BY LAUREN BLAKELY

Release date: January 11th

Series: My Hockey Romance Book 3 stand-alone

Tropes: Hockey romance / Sports romance / Brother’s best friends!/
Runaway bride / Grump Sunshine M/F/M

Score big with THOROUGHLY PUCKED by Lauren Blakely!

Get ready for a hockey romance like no other in the third standalone installment of My Hockey Romance series, packed with Brother’s Best Friends and a Runaway Bride

Make sure to grab your audiobook with duet narration by the dream team – Samantha Brentmoor, Teddy Hamilton, & Jason Clarke! Let their voices bring this steamy love triangle to life!

Grab your copy now and let the games begin!

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Blurb

Two star hockey players and their best friend’s little sister in a runaway bride rom com!

Picture this. I’m about to walk down the aisle when the groom decides to drop this news on me – he wants to dial it down to just f-buddies.

That’s when my brother’s two pro-hockey playing buddies help me escape seconds before the wedding march begins.

But what’s a runaway bride to do with a broken heart and a non-refundable honeymoon? Book an extra ticket and take two off-limits, totally charming, absolutely gorgeous star athletes who want to lift my spirits.

When we arrive there’s only bed in the hotel room.

And it happens to fit three. The goalie, the forward and me.

Looks like I’m about to get thoroughly pucked on my double honeymoon. Talk about lifting my spirits…

THOROUGHLY PUCKED is a standalone hockey, brother’s best friends, runaway bride MFM romance with a guaranteed why-choose style HEA! No swords cross. This story is perfect for fans of spicy hockey romance!

About Lauren Blakely:

A #1 New York Times Bestselling, #1 Wall Street Journal Bestselling, and #1 Audible Bestselling author, Lauren Blakely is known for her contemporary romance style that’s cute but spicy. Lauren likes dogs, cake and show tunes and is the vegetarian at your dinner party.

Connect w/Lauren:

Website: laurenblakely.com

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Cover Reveal + Pre-Order: Thoroughly Pucked by Lauren Blakely

Posted on 12/15/2023 by cafemamanc7

THOROUGHLY PUCKED BY LAUREN BLAKELY

Release date: January 11th

Series: My Hockey Romance Book 3 stand-alone

Tropes: Hockey romance / Sports romance / Brother’s best friends (plural) / Runaway bride / MFM why choose style! / Honeymoon for Three! / Grumpy hero + sunshine heroine + sunshine hero!

Exciting News!

Unveiling the cover of Thoroughly Pucked by Lauren Blakely, releasing on January 11th.

Get ready for a runaway bride rom-com featuring two hockey stars and their best friend’s sister!

“I almost got married yesterday and today I’m lusting wickedly after the two men I’m double honeymooning with.”

Double honeymoon, anyone?

Pre-order now for a guaranteed HEA in this MFM romance!

Amazon
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Audible
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Dive into the world of Thoroughly Pucked with duet narration by the incredible Samantha Brentmoor, Teddy Hamilton, & Jason Clarke!

Let their voices bring to life this runaway bride rom-com filled with hockey, heat and spice.

Add to Goodreads: https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/193542839-thoroughly-pucked

Blurb

Two star hockey players and their best friend’s little sister in a runaway bride rom com!

Picture this. I’m about to walk down the aisle when the groom decides to drop this news on me – he wants to dial it down to just f-buddies.

That’s when my brother’s two pro-hockey playing buddies sneak me out of the church seconds before the wedding march begins. They whisk me away in a convertible and we hit the open road.

But what’s a runaway bride to do with a broken heart and a non-refundable honeymoon? Book an extra ticket and take a double honeymoon with two off-limits, totally charming, absolutely gorgeous star athletes who want to lift my spirits.

When we arrive there’s only bed in the hotel room.

And it happens to fit three. The goalie, the forward and me.

Looks like I’m about to get thoroughly pucked on my double honeymoon. Talk about lifting my spirits…

Thoroughly Pucked is a standalone hockey, brother’s best friends, runaway bride MFM romance with a guaranteed why-choose style HEA! No swords cross. This story is perfect for fans of Lily Gold, Emily Rath and Lauren Blakely’s Double Pucked!

About Lauren Blakely:

Connect w/Lauren:

Website: laurenblakely.com

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Cover Reveal + Pre-Order: Puck Yes by Lauren Blakely

Posted on 09/08/2023 by cafemamanc7

PUCK YES BY LAUREN BLAKELY

Release Date: October 9th

Genre/Tropes: MFM / Fake Marriage / Hockey Romance / Why Choose Style / Rom Com

Complete standalone!

CHECK OUT THIS COLORFUL COVER!

Prepare to fall in love with Puck Yes, the next spicy standalone in the bestselling hockey rom-com series from #1 NYT bestselling author Lauren Blakely! You won’t want to miss this fake marriage MFM romance with a fantastic “my wife” twist!

“My ex didn’t want to “settle” with me…so I got a glow-up and married the hot new hockey player. But I’m not settling for just one—his team captain wants me too.”

Things to know about Puck Yes!

✔️Hockey Rom-Com

✔️MFM (#WhyChoose Style)

✔️One Feisty Heroine

✔️One New Star Player

✔️One Veteran Team Captain

✔️Fake Marriage

✔️Workplace Romance

(She’s the Team Mascot!)

✔️Neighbors

✔️One Double Dog Dare

✔️And A Very Cute Dog!

Mark your calendars for October 9th and be the first to experience this hilarious and spicy romance with no third act break-up when it releases for FREE in KU.

Pre-order your copy now and get ready for a puck-tastic adventure!

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Add to your TBR:

https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/175366269-puck-yes

Blurb

The hotshot new hockey player, the veteran team captain, and the woman they fall for when she becomes the new team mascot in a fake marriage hockey rom com!

When my ex trades me out for a better model—my boss—I don’t take getting screwed over lying down.

Instead, I get a glow up, not only landing a new job with the hockey team but also scoring the city’s hot new hockey player as my plus one to my ex’s wedding. Then, the sexy team captain starts flirting with me, too.

But one night after a win, I accidentally marry that intense new guy after the captain dares us to say I do. One dare leads to another, and I’m experiencing double the pleasure as I say puck yes to both players sharing me on my wedding night.

In the morning, when hubby and I are on our way to get an annulment, the team owner spots our rings and invites the new it couple to attend her upcoming charity golf tournament.

Looks like I have to fake it as Mrs. Hockey for the hockey season and the wedding season. There’s only one problem.

We’re not just a couple. Both guys want more of me.

And pretty soon I’ve got a bigger problem – I’m falling for my fake husband and my secret boyfriend at the same time.

Puck Yes is a standalone hockey, fake marriage, spicy workplace MFM romance with a guaranteed why-choose style HEA! No swords cross. The two guys are all about HER all throughout! This story is perfect for fans of Lily Gold, Emily Rath and Lauren Blakely’s Double Pucked!

About Lauren Blakely:

A #1 New York Times Bestselling, #1 Wall Street Journal Bestselling, and #1 Audible Bestselling author, Lauren Blakely is known for her contemporary romance style that’s sexy, sweet, and witty. She also writes USA Today bestselling LGBTQ romance.

With fourteen New York Times bestsellers, her titles have appeared on the New York Times, USA Today, and Wall Street Journal Bestseller Lists more than 100 times, with more than 65 titles on the USA Today Bestsellers list alone. She’s sold more than 5 million books. A Brown University graduate, Lauren likes dogs, cake and show tunes and is the vegetarian at your dinner party.

Connect w/Lauren:

Website: laurenblakely.com

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Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/LaurenBlakelyBooks

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New Release + Release Blitz: Sweater Weather by Mandi Beck

Posted on 03/27/2023 by cafemamanc7

SWEATER WEATHER by Mandi Beck

Release Date: March 27th

Genre/Tropes: College Romance / Sports/Hockey Romance / Enemies to Lovers

SWEATER WEATHER by USA Today bestselling author Mandi Beck is NOW LIVE!

Make sure to grab this all-new enemies-to-lovers, college hockey romance today! This is a complete standalone & full length novel.

NOW AVAILABLE! FREE IN KU!

Amazon: https://amzn.to/3np159b

Add to GR: https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/34820470-sweater-weather

BLURB

Sweater Weather [ swet-er weth-er]

Noun: A slang term meaning hockey season used exclusively by the Fulton University hockey team and their fans.

Saffron Briggs—Fulton University’s newest pitcher—hates me. I shouldn’t like that fact, but I do. Maybe too much. She claims I’m not her type, which is ridiculous. There’s a reason they call me Levi “Sexy” Sexton…I’m everyone’s type. And thanks to my dad, who just happens to be her softball coach, I’ll get my chance to thaw out the ice queen. I’m her new tutor, so she has no choice but to spend time with me. It may be Sweater Weather, but I’ll make time to show her what a god I am. On and off the ice.

Levi Sexton—captain of the FU hockey team and my new tutor—drives me crazy. The man has zero boundaries. He doesn’t care that I have a boyfriend, that I’m friends with his sisters or that I don’t like him. And I don’t. Not even a little. Not when he’s winking at me from the ice or when he’s telling me how good I look in his hockey sweater and especially not when he’s kissing me, which he absolutely should not be doing.
And definitely not when I find myself kissing him back.

I’m pretty sure Sweater Weather isn’t supposed to be this hot.

About the Author

Mandi Beck

Writing stories that are sexy, sassy and a little bad assy

USA Today Bestselling Author, Mandi Beck has been an avid

reader all of her life. A deep love for books always had her jotting

down little stories on napkins, notebooks, and her hand. As an

adult she was further submerged into the book world through

book clubs and the epicness of social media. It was then that she

graduated to writing her stories on her phone and then finally on a

proper computer.

A wife, mother to two rambunctious and somewhat rotten boys,

and stepmom to two great girls away at college, she shares her

time with her husband in Chicago where she was born and raised.

Mandi is a diehard hockey fan and blames the Blackhawks when

her deadlines are not met. Ask her who her favorite hockey player

is and she’ll tell you that he calls her…mom.

Connect w/Mandi:

Facebook page → https://www.facebook.com/MandiBeckRomance

Facebook profile → https://bit.ly/MandiBeckFB

Facebook group → https://www.facebook.com/groups/MandiBecksBooks/

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Series Cover Reveal + Pre-Order: FU Fire Hockey Series by Mandi Beck

Posted on 03/03/2023 by cafemamanc7

SWEATER WEATHER by Mandi Beck

Release Date: March 27th

Cover Designer: RBA Designs

Photographer: Lauren Perry- Perrywinkle Photography

Genre/Tropes: College Romance / Sports/Hockey Romance / Enemies to Lovers

CHECK OUT THIS TRIPLE COVER REVEAL!

We are THRILLED to reveal these GORGEOUS covers for The FU FIRE HOCKEY series from USA Today bestselling author Mandi Beck!

-Featuring a brand new cover for Sin Bin, which is currently FREE!

-Arena Lights that is releasing

-AND Sweater Weather coming March 27th!!

Make sure to pre-order SWEATER WEATHER, an all-new enemies-to-lovers, college hockey romance today! This is complete standalone & full length novel.

PRE-ORDER SWEATER WEATHER TODAY!

Sweater Weather will release on all vendors until March 28th and then will be in Amazon Kindle Unlimited exclusively!

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All Vendors: https://books2read.com/Sweaterweather

DOWNLOAD SIN BIN FOR FREE FOR A LIMITED TIME!!

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Add to Goodreads:

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BLURB

Sweater Weather [ swet-er weth-er]

Noun: A slang term meaning hockey season used exclusively by the Fulton University hockey team and their fans.

I’m pretty sure Sweater Weather isn’t supposed to be this hot.

About the Author

Mandi Beck

Writing stories that are sexy, sassy and a little bad assy

USA Today Bestselling Author, Mandi Beck has been an avid

reader all of her life. A deep love for books always had her jotting

down little stories on napkins, notebooks, and her hand. As an

adult she was further submerged into the book world through

book clubs and the epicness of social media. It was then that she

graduated to writing her stories on her phone and then finally on a

proper computer.

A wife, mother to two rambunctious and somewhat rotten boys,

and stepmom to two great girls away at college, she shares her

time with her husband in Chicago where she was born and raised.

Mandi is a diehard hockey fan and blames the Blackhawks when

her deadlines are not met. Ask her who her favorite hockey player

is and she’ll tell you that he calls her…mom.

Connect w/Mandi:

Facebook page → https://www.facebook.com/MandiBeckRomance

Facebook profile → https://bit.ly/MandiBeckFB

Facebook group → https://www.facebook.com/groups/MandiBecksBooks/

Instagram → http://instagram.com/authormandibeck/

Twitter → https://twitter.com/authormandibeck

Newsletter → https://www.authormandibeck.com/newsletter

Website →http://www.authormandibeck.com/

Goodreads →http://bit.ly/2Mxdb8pGRMB

Amazon → https://amzn.to/2KtEsb6

Bookbub → https://www.bookbub.com/authors/mandi-beck

TikTok → https://www.tiktok.com/@authormandibeck

New Release + Release Blitz: The Owner by Xavier Neal

Posted on 02/24/2023 by cafemamanc7

The Owner by Xavier Neal

Release Date: February 24th

Genre/Tropes: Hockey Romance, Sports Romance, Drunk Marriage, Office/Workplace Romance, Older Woman/Younger Male Romance, Surprise Pregnancy Romance

The Owner by Xavier Neal is NOW LIVE!

GRAB THIS ALL-NEW SPORTS ROMANCE TODAY!

Amazon: https://amzn.to/3IsG7Nt

Amazon INTL: https://geni.us/hOJ3Ms

Add to Goodreads:

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Blurb:

What happens in Vegas stays in Vegas…

That’s true unless your new husband – who is much younger than you by the way – doesn’t actually want a divorce when you both sober up.

Or, of course, if you get pregnant – the last thing you need right after becoming the new GM to a failing pro hockey team.

I guess you could say this year won’t be easy.

Especially for me, the owner.

About the Author:

Xavier Neal is a best-selling romance author who enjoys hopping from sub genre to sub genre like a game of Hopscotch she can’t resist.

In between writing, she loves to read (everything from romance to self improvement books), watch movies (old and new), eat too much Tex-Mex (her Chuy’s t-shirt collection is out of control), and watch AHL hockey games LIVE (preferably against the glass whenever possible).

She currently resides happily in Texas with her bearded husband “Lumberjack” and their two fur babies.

Connect w/Xavier:

Website: https://www.xavierneal.com

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/XavierNealAuthorPage

Twitter: http://twitter.com/xavierneal87

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/authorxavierneal

Goodreads: https://www.goodreads.com/author/show/4990135.Xavier_Neal

Amazon: https://amzn.to/2KAOA4z

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