Heart Eyes Press

Melanie Ting

She needs Prince Farming . . . but she got me instead. Sure, life’s been easy for me. Growing up in an oceanside house in SoCal, playing top-level college hockey, driving a luxury car with a generous allowance—sounds like the dream, right? Turns out what I didn’t have was freedom. And when I decided to transfer to Moo U for my last year of hockey, my controlling father cut me off. No money, no car, no friends. I’m just another student struggling to make ends meet. The only place I can afford to live is the Meyers’ farm, where I’ll work in exchange for room and board. Farm work is so exhausting that I don’t even have time to wallow in the crappy turn my life has taken. Zoe Meyers is a hot blonde Amazon with all the energy of a chipmunk on crack. And her positivity is making me realize how lucky I really am, even though I’m broke. Too bad she’s not impressed by a guy who can’t figure out which end of a goat to milk. Because suddenly I want to impress her. I want to do a lot more with her too . . . if I can get her out of the barn and into my arms.

The World of True North

Snowballed

It’s officially the worst Hallowe’en ever. First, Sophia Ando gets a demotion at her big law firm. Then she discovers her boyfriend making out with another woman at a Hallowe’en party. The cherry on top of her evening is when her rideshare is driven by Henry MacDonald—her childhood friend and secret crush. Dejected and dressed as a goofy anime character was not how she wanted to look when she saw Henry again. Henry MacDonald isn’t thrilled to see Sophia either. He’s just quit the indie rock band he spent the last decade with. He’s turning thirty, has zero career prospects, and worst of all—he’s lost the spark that inspired his music. Being her chauffeur won’t impress the most accomplished person he knows—even if she’s dressed as a rain-soaked Pikachu. As a distraction from her disastrous life, Sophia decides to make Henry her next project: helping him find work, a recreational hockey team, and even a girlfriend. The only problem is that Henry prefers the matchmaker to the matches. “Peopled with characters who feel so real, and who are so likeable, this book is a lovely slice of life.” Rosanna Leo, award-winning author of The Handymen series “My Hallowe'en Heartbreak is a fabulous romance novel packed with Canadian culture and kooky comedy!” Briar’s Reviews A sexy rockstar hero. A buttoned-down lawyer. A steamy high school reunion. If this sounds like your catnip, check out My Hallowe’en Heartbreak. While it's part of the Holiday Hat Trick trilogy, it can be read as a freestanding book.

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My Hallowe'en Heartbreak

"Melanie Ting can always be counted on for laughs, sexy romance, and unusual heroes that you end up falling in love with." USAToday bestselling author, Kate Willoughby. "Every time I read a story by this author I'm impressed with her ability to combine exciting hockey with genuinely likeable characters." Maria Rose, All About Romance My Christmas Charade Em needs a horrible fake boyfriend. For Em Davis, planner extraordinaire, life should run as smoothly as her economic forecasts. She's got a checklist for the perfect boyfriend, and now she's met Thomas, who ticks off all the boxes. The only problem is her parents keep rejecting her new men. But she has a solution: she'll bring home someone so offensive that Thomas will shine in comparison. Ian Reid is the perfect man for this role. He's a foul-mouthed jerk who insults her each time they meet. How hard could it be to spend three days over Christmas with a sexist lunkhead to teach her picky parents to quit interfering with her love life? The only thing that Em hasn't calculated is that there's a whole other side to this sexy ex-pro hockey player. And a lot can happen in three days. The final book in this trilogy brings together the couple who have been fighting their attraction since they first met in My Viral Valentine. This book originated as Her Best Worst Boyfriend in the USA Today bestselling Hockey Holiday anthology. It has been expanded to four times its original length, but still has all the chemistry between the earthy Ian and the proper Em.

Holiday Hat Trick, Book 3

My Christmas Charade

Former hockey phenom Eric Fairburn’s got 99 problems, but determination ain’t one. It was karma. When our eyes met across the crowed bar, I was drawn magnetically. Beyond her beauty and supple body, it was her unshakeable calm I craved—she was the yin to my yang. Still when she immediately suggested we go to my place for sex, I nearly dropped my drink. But once we got into my truck and she saw my breathalyzer, she bailed. Who could blame her? It’s visible proof I screwed up. Now I can’t stop thinking about her. In a city of over two million people, how do I find a woman with no name, no connections, nothing? But destiny means I’ll find her and convince her that I’m more than a loser with a DUI. And then we’ll explore our incredible connection. Oh, did I mention I’m right in the middle of the biggest hockey tryout of my life? With backstabbing teammates who want to see me fail and a coach who’s got a hate-on for me? Sure, I’ve got problems, but she’s not going to be one of them. Buy the book that launches the Vancouver Vice hockey series.

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The Tao of Hockey

I Hate Nate

Abby’s big break-up just went viral. When Abby Boyko agrees to go on a morning TV show as part of a Valentine’s Day special, she’s in for a big surprise. Instead of promoting their new phone app, her business partner—and boyfriend—breaks up with her on live TV. Then the video goes viral. Now Abby’s lost her relationship, her fledgling business, and her self-esteem. Still reeling from the humiliation, Abby would prefer to stay swaddled in her cozy colourful apartment with her rescue cat, Oscar—but determined to develop a competing app, she arranges a meeting with tech genius, Mason Harrington. From the moment he saw Abby's video, Mason's gentle heart was filled with sympathy for her. He can't believe he's getting a chance to actually help her. Unfortunately, his nervous awkwardness makes their first encounter a complete disaster when he accidentally makes her cry, insults her business idea, and harasses her. But what Mason lacks in suaveness, he makes up for in determination. He's going to apologize and make things right. Can he be the knight in wrinkled Dockers who helps Abby heal her broken heart? My Viral Valentine is the first book in the Holiday Hat Trick trilogy. These romcoms feature three close girlfriends, crazy hijinks in the pursuit of love, and beer league hockey—all set in the wintry capital city of Ottawa. Each story is set around a holiday.

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My Viral Valentine

It’s the ultimate love triangle where you choose your own happy ending! If you enjoy a deep dive with a unique heroine, this box set is for you. Kelly Tanaka is a spirited tomboy who loves life, friends, and hockey. The trilogy begins with her first kiss and ends with her engagement, and in between are adventures in school, work, and competitive hockey. Included are three full-length novels and two bonus novellas, French Kiss and Happy Birthday Kelly. And there’s a unique twist at the end! Part One is about Kelly’s final year of high school and the blossoming relationship with her best friend turned boyfriend, Phil Davidson. Will leaving for university mean the end for their love or a new beginning? In Part Two Kelly meets NHL prospect James Frechette at a hockey camp and their attraction is immediate. Will their summer fling turn into a serious thing? In Part Three, Kelly is working at a sports radio station when James and Phil burst back into her life. Commitment-phobic Kelly is going to have to make a decision. Or rather, you will. If you’ve ever been frustrated by the ending of a love triangle, this is the book for you. You get to choose the right man for Kelly. Are you a Jelly or Team K-Phil?

Hockey Is My Boyfriend, The Complete Series

Marty Devonshire is the hulking enforcer of the Vancouver Vice. He’s better known for his fists than his goal-scoring. But inside, he’s a complete softy—shy, gentle, and nervous around women. Still, he’s secretly tickled to be asked to pose for a team charity calendar. Elaine Salang had her heart broken once. So she’s determined that from now on, career will come first: her job, her school, and her volunteer work at a cat shelter. Being stuck all day at a calendar photo shoot with a bunch of rowdy hockey players is not her idea of fun, but it will save the shelter. When Marty and Elaine meet, sparks fly—in one direction anyway. Marty falls hard for both Elaine and a spunky little rescue cat. But when he finally gets a date with Elaine, he blows it. What will it take for Marty to get a second chance? Nothing less than the combined efforts of his whole team—plus Knightley the cat—will help big Marty to score off the ice. This novella is book four in the Vancouver Vice Hockey series, but can be read as a standalone romance.

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Mr. November

As a teenager, Amanda Richardson had a huge crush on NHL hockey superstar, Chris Luczak. A decade later, she walks into a boardroom and there he is—looking as hunky and confident as ever. But working with Chris is the least of her problems, since her family’s AHL hockey team, the Vancouver Vice, is in crisis mode. Chris Luczak hated retiring from his one true love: playing hockey. Now he’s twiddling his thumbs at a desk job with his former NHL team. Then he gets a real challenge: persuade the ownership of the Vancouver Vice to sell the team. Mistaking Amanda for a secretary gets Chris off to a bad start, and for once his legendary charm is falling flat. Amanda has a million reasons not to trust Chris, beginning with his reputation as a womanizing playboy and ending with a sneaking suspicion that he wants the Vice to fail so his team can buy it. But in the meantime, she needs all the hockey knowledge inside the sculpted, muscular body she’s trying hard not to notice. And Chris realizes that the longer he puts off this deal, the more time he’ll get to spend with this fiery woman. Can they work together to save the Vancouver Vice? This is the second book in the Vancouver Vice hockey series, but can be read as a freestanding romance.

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