Leah Brunner

I'm not the hero in this story. I'm the villain... The notoriously angry, grouchy, D.C. Eagles defenseman that just can't keep his temper in check. The temper that leads to a fifteen game suspension from the NHL. As if that's not bad enough, I'm forced into a short term youth-hockey coaching gig. Which my manager swears will "rebuild my image." But what I didn't expect was for a gorgeous, spunky blonde to stomp onto the ice on day one and lecture me about being rude to her little brother. Something about this spitfire of a woman, and the boy she's so protective of, has my defenses melting. And if I'm not careful, I'll burst into flames, forever melting the ice I've carefully kept around my heart. (This is a closed-door romcom with mild language. Trigger warnings include: parental substance abuse & dealing with grief/loss of parents).

An Enemies-to-Lovers Hockey Romance

Desire Or Defense

**A top 50 Amazon best seller!** I'm not the hero in this story. I'm the villain... The notoriously angry, grouchy, D.C. Eagles defenseman that just can't keep his temper in check. The temper that leads to a fifteen game suspension from the NHL. As if that's not bad enough, I'm forced into a short term youth-hockey coaching gig. Which my manager swears will "rebuild my image." But what I didn't expect was for a gorgeous, spunky blonde to stomp onto the ice on day one and lecture me about being rude to her little brother. Something about this spitfire of a woman, and the boy she's so protective of, has my defenses melting. And if I'm not careful, I'll burst into flames, forever melting the ice I've carefully kept around my heart. (This is a fade-to-black romance with mild language. Desire or Defense is a dual POV, interconnected standalone.Trigger warnings include: parental substance abuse & dealing with grief/loss of parents.)

An Enemies to Lovers Romcom

Flirtation Or Faceoff

Passion or Penalty

My one and only goal has always been to make it to congress. I've got it all: the looks, the brains, the connections... Except I missed one glaring requirement: a wife. The conservative voters of Kansas don't trust an unmarried man. Which means I need a bride. Immediately. The lovely Odette Hastings seems to fit the bill. She's a wholesome small-town girl, and most importantly, in need of cash. I'll give her the money to take care of her elderly parents, and she'll be the political arm candy I need. The only problem is Odette is a little too beautiful, a little too intelligent, and much too distracting. I have to keep my eye on the prize. Even when I'm starting to think there might be something I'd rather have more... A Love Unexpected is Book 1 in the Under Kansas Skies series. This is a sweet, closed-door romance and can be read as a stand-alone.

A Love Unexpected

Betrothal or Breakaway

Seven years ago I made a decision that would change my life forever... I've never told a soul.Now I'm worried my past could ruin my future.As a surgeon and single father, my life is chaotic. I barely have time to find a new babysitter or a new tenant for my income property, let alone think about dating.Sophie Windell-Miller seems like the answer to all of my problems-renting out my income property and babysitting my daughter.But now Sophie brings a whole new set of complications.I can't stop thinking about how gorgeous she is, and how her laughter fills the house with joy. Not to mention our daughters adore each other.So, what's the complicated part? Well, she's still grieving the loss of her husband, and I work with her dad.And then there's the secret I've held for seven years. If I tell her, will I lose everything she's brought into my life?Or worse, will I hurt the woman I'm coming to love?House Mate was previously published as A Love Uncontainable.Trigger warning... this work of fiction contains vague descriptions of sexual assault and has themes such as grieving the loss of a spouse. It also contains mild language and references to alcohol

House Mate

Seven years ago I made a decision that would change my life forever... I've never told a soul.Now I'm worried my past could ruin my future.As a surgeon and single father, my life is chaotic. I barely have time to find a new babysitter or a new tenant for my income property, let alone think about dating.Sophie Windell seems like the answer to all of my problems-renting out my income property and babysitting my daughter.But now Sophie brings a whole new set of complications.I can't stop thinking about how gorgeous she is, and how her laughter fills the house with joy. Not to mention our daughters adore each other.So, what's the complicated part? Well, she's still grieving the loss of her husband, and I work with her dad.And then there's the secret I've held for seven years. If I tell her, will I lose everything she's brought into my life?Or worse, will I hurt the woman I'm coming to love?

A Love Uncontainable

When making it to congress means faking a marriage? fake it til' you make it takes on a whole new meaning.Apparently, the conservative mid-western voters want more than my brains, connections, and good looks to vote me in as a congressman.I thought I had it all, but missed one glaring requirement: a wife to make me look like the all-American family man Kansas wants.The lovely Odette Hastings seems to fit the bill. She's a wholesome small-town girl, and conveniently in need of cash. I'll give her the money to take care of her elderly parents, and she'll be the political arm candy I need.We both win, right?The only problem is Odette is a little too beautiful, a little too intelligent, and much too distracting. I have to keep my eye on the prize. Even when I'm starting to think there might be something I'd rather have more.Running Mate was formerly published as A Love Unexpected. This is Book 1 in the Under Kansas Skies series. Running mate is a closed-door romance and can be read as a stand-alone.

Running Mate

How did I find myself sharing a tent with my obnoxious—albeit gorgeous—neighbor, Isabella Romero?

It all started with a stupid bet. 

All I had to do in order to win was something unpredictable. (Which my brother thought was impossible for the ever-boring David Windell).

Well, I showed him... by booking a trek in the Andes Mountains to see Machu Picchu.

When the brochure for the expedition mysteriously appeared on my front porch, along with Isabella's cat who doesn't have boundaries, it was like fate interceded: I could win the bet while simultaneously getting a vacation from my irritating neighbor. 

Two birds, one stone.

Except, it turns out that was Isabella's brochure... and she booked the same trip.

So here I am, stuck sharing a tent with the woman who drives me crazy—and makes my heart race like never before.

This is book three in the Under Kansas Skies Series, but can be read as a standalone. Check mate is a dual POV, closed-door romcom. It contains mild language and innuendo.

A Sweet Enemies to Lovers RomCom (Under Kansas Skies #3)

Check Mate

Katie Bailey

He's trying to outrun his past...

Penn Matthews is living beyond his wildest dreams. He's made it to the NHL, shares a swanky loft with his teammates, and best of all, he's able to support his little sister. Life is good, and his rocky past is finally behind him.

Until Hazel Palmer shows up at his door.

His downstairs neighbor is as feisty as she is gorgeous, and the type of woman he'd be very interested in--if he hadn't sworn off falling in love years ago. But when Penn finds out Hazel just got her heart broken by his longtime rival, he steps in to help.

...She wants revenge on her cheating ex

Hazel should be writing her dissertation, but it's difficult to focus while dealing with betrayal, a breakup, and the constant distractions from her rowdy upstairs neighbor.

At first, she's convinced the tattooed hockey player in 3B is just another idiot playboy, but when Penn comes to her defense one night, the feuding neighbors realize they share a common enemy--and decide to get payback.

The plan is simple: fake date to make her ex jealous, and get the jerk out of both their lives for good.

But when fake kisses turn into real connection and Penn's past threatens to catch up to him, what started out as sweet revenge soon escalates to risking everything...

Hockey Boys of Loft 3B Book 2

Rival Season

He’s starting his rookie season in the NHL…

Noah Downsby has always had one goal: play professional hockey. Now that he’s finally made it, he’s determined to prove himself. And if he’s going to have the best rookie season in NHL history, he needs zero distractions.

But Noah didn’t plan for Allegra—Ally—Callahan moving in with him.

With her sassy smile, smart mouth, and bad habit of ‘borrowing’ his jerseys—nevermind her stupid cat who won’t stop sleeping in his bed—one thing’s for certain:

Ally is officially a distraction.

…She’s moving across the country to start over.

The rumors say she’s a bad girl, but they’re all lies. Lies that have ruined her reputation.

So when Ally’s offered a fresh start in San Francisco, she packs up her life and brings her baggage out west—emotional and otherwise.

Living in a swanky loft with three NHL players is a world away from college dorms, but at least two of her new roommates treat her like one of the guys.

And then there’s Noah.The grump whose broody glances turn her blood hot. Who makes her feel both safe and sexy…when he’s not icing her out.

As things between Noah and Ally heat up, their walls come down. And suddenly, there’s a whole lot more than his rookie season on the line…

Hockey Boys of Loft 3B Book 1

Rookie Season

Sie würde alles für ihren Bruder tun — auch Zeit mit dem grumpy Eishockey-Coach verbringen ... NHL-Profi Mitch Anderson ist für sein aufbrausendes Temperament bekannt. Jenes Temperament, das ihm eine Sperre für die nächsten fünfzehn Spiele sowie einen Job als Coach einer Jugendeishockeymannschaft beschert hat. Doch als er bereits in seiner ersten Trainingsstunde einen Streit zwischen zwei Jungs schlichten muss und laut wird, stellt ihn die selbstbewusste Andie Downsby zur Rede. Seit sie ihre Eltern verloren hat, trägt sie die Verantwortung für ihren kleinen Bruder, und sie wird nicht zulassen, dass ihm nochmal jemand weh tut. Mitch ist fasziniert von Andie, und das erste Mal in seinem Leben bekommt der Eispanzer um sein Herz Risse. Doch kann ausgerechnet Andie ihn zum Schmelzen bringen? Auftakt der D.C. Eagles-Hockey-Reihe von Bestseller-Autorin Leah Brunner

Desire or Defense

A Sweet Fake-Dating Holiday RomCom

Cabin Mate

He's starting his rookie season in the NHL... Noah Downsby has always had one goal: play professional hockey. Now that he's finally made it, he's determined to prove himself. And if he's going to have the best rookie season in NHL history, he needs zero distractions. But Noah didn't plan for Allegra-Ally-Callahan moving in with him. With her sassy smile, smart mouth, and bad habit of 'borrowing' his jerseys-nevermind her stupid cat who won't stop sleeping in his bed-one thing's for certain: Ally is officially a distraction. ...She's moving across the country to start over. The rumors say she's a bad girl, but they're all lies. Lies that have ruined her reputation. So when Ally's offered a fresh start in San Francisco, she packs up her life and brings her baggage out west-emotional and otherwise. Living in a swanky loft with three NHL players is a world away from college dorms, but at least two of her new roommates treat her like one of the guys. And then there's Noah. The grump whose broody glances turn her blood hot. Who makes her feel both safe and sexy...when he's not icing her out. As things between Noah and Ally heat up, their walls come down. And suddenly, there's a whole lot more than his rookie season on the line...

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