Thor
meets Tony Hawk in this comedic, low-angst/high spice MM romance about a
serious hockey goalie who is drawn out of his shell by a bratty skateboarder, a
dare involving cake, and a lesson in how to use joysticks—for video games of
course.
On the surface, I’ve got it all. I’m the starting goalie and Captain of the
Colorado Bulldogs hockey team. I’ve got more money than I know what to do with.
I can count an entire team of elite athletes as my friends. And according to
the pundits, I’m an eligible bachelor.
That's the image everyone sees, but it’s just a role I play. A part dictated by
my career. I have to be just as perfect off the ice as I am on it since
everything I do reflects on my team in some way or another. So, those questions
I have about why I don’t crave sexual contact the way my teammates do–questions
I’m afraid to ask with the world watching… I decided a long time ago it didn’t
make sense to look for answers until after I retire.
Then I ran into him.
Tripp is loud, obnoxious, and full of confidence. Some people find his sass
off-putting, but not me. I find it intriguing, and I admire his ability to be
himself, consequences be damned. Apparently, I also admire the way he looks,
since my eyes seem to linger on him longer than they should, and when he sets
his sights on me…
Waiting for retirement to explore who I am seems like too big a sacrifice, so
when Tripp offers to help me answer some of those questions about myself, I
jump.
I'm tired of pretending to be Mr. Perfect… Tripp and his playboy antics might
be just the thing I need to figure out who I am outside of hockey. The only
problem is, everyone–including our mutual friends–see him as a bad pucking
influence.
Bad Pucking Influence is a low-angst, high-spice MM romance featuring a
hockey player and a brat, not a hockey book featuring a romance. Fans of bratty
playboys and gentle giants will enjoy this light-hearted, steamy yet touching
love story.
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Since I first saw Tripp at a
team barbeque Xander dragged him to last summer, I’ve found myself noticing him
more and more. In my defense, it’s hard not to. Standing at six feet, with
perfectly mussed bleached-blond hair and dark stubble that’s hard to miss since
the contrast is so stark, it’s the mischievous tilt of his lips that really
captures my attention. I often find myself wondering what’s going on in his
mind, particularly since he’s a professional at giving people the shock-and-awe
treatment. His antics amuse me more than they should, even when they involve
silly excuses to measure my biceps with his hands.
Between his loud looks and even louder personality, he doesn’t exactly fade
into the background, and if I’m being honest, I find his brash nature freeing.
I sort of like that he’s become a bit of a regular fixture in our social
circle. What’s confusing to me is that it’s not just his personality that
catches my attention. His appearance fascinates me, especially now, with him
skating around shirtless.
Tall and lean, every muscle is on display, showing off a smattering of tattoos
that would otherwise be hidden. They’re kind of mesmerizing to watch as they
ripple under his skin. So is the youthful gleam in his eye. It’s not arousing
exactly, but it’s something. Something I’ve yet to put a label on, but I
only seem to experience it around him. Which might mean sitting here watching
him is a bad idea, at least until I sort out some of my confusion.
If only I could look away.
MICHELE LENARD is a tomboy who
writes contemporary romance (usually sports themed) that is both sweet and
steamy. Her goal is to make you fan your face as you wipe a tear from your eye.
Her books are part of a series but there are no cliffhangers so each can be
read as a standalone. When she isn't reading or writing she enjoys the
outdoors, something that pops up in her books from time to time.
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Lenard!
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