Well, I'm here to tell you, it's been an amazing ride.
The two of us are Kenzie MacLir. We not only loved writing Change it Up for the Icing the Puck anthology, but we have another story coming out with the fabulous New York Empires.
But fair warning, we don't just write Hockey Romance. We write hot Paranormal Hockey Romance. In Icing the Puck (book 2 in the New York Empires series), were were invited to add the third story to this anthology. All three stories take place at the same time. You'll see familiar teammates and enjoy their stories as well.
We wrote about a hockey player named Reiner Jahr who finds out he's part god. His nickname from the fans as a hockey god is so much more accurate than Reiner ever could have guessed. And his sister's best friend is coordinating an event between his team and the Special Olympics.
In our next story Against the Boards, due out this winter, we're writing about teammate Kyle Sandberg. I'll let you in on a secret...Kyle's a werewolf. His brother is the alpha of the local pack, but Kyle has the reputation as the screw-up brother. Will meeting his mate change his outlook on the pack? Or will his brother see it as Kyle making promises he can't keep?
Check out Icing the Puck, and the first book Going All In
The New York Empires are back…this time three new players will find their HEA and maybe a little more.
Light the Lamp by Isabo Kelly
Geneticist Dr. Ann Bell never thought she’d have a normal life or a normal relationship. She moves to New York hoping her “Devil’s spawn” half sister can help her control the fire curse that’s haunted her her whole life. Without help, Ann fears she’ll kill someone. Finding a confusing, handsome, overwhelming hockey player was never part of the plan. But when that man proves to be someone she could love, things get a lot more complicated for Ann.
New York Empires defenseman Brody Evans never expects to find the woman of his dreams wandering the physical therapy center. He’s never met anyone like Ann Bell, and he wants more from her than any other woman before. But Ann’s keeping a secret that could tear them apart. For the first time in his life, Brody feels helpless. He’s a fighter, though, and Ann is a woman he’ll fight for, no matter what it takes.
Crossing the Lines by Stacey Agdern
Kayleigh Emerson knows that she shouldn’t get involved with a teammate of her brother’s. But the chemistry between her and rookie sensation Max St. Laurent is unmistakable.
Max St. Laurent is captivated by the talented violinist who happens to be his captain’s sister. Unfortunately, he doesn’t need his unique combination of empathy and telepathy to realize there’ll be problems if he pursues her.
But when mandatory English conversational sessions lead to a fake date that feels all too real, Max and Kayleigh must decide whether to cross the line between friendship and love.
Change It Up by Kenzie MacLir
Reiner Jahr is in his second year of playing for the New York Empires. As a boy from Setså, Norway, he dreamed of nothing but winning the Stanley Cup, and with his stick-handling skills, it’s close to becoming real. But finding out he’s the son of a god isn’t something he’s equipped to handle, and when he runs into his sister’s best friend at an event for his team, he can’t keep his eyes off her. Suddenly hockey is no longer the only thing on his mind.
Emma Chase loves her job with the local Special Olympics organization. Coordinating an event with the New York Empires has been a dream come true. Until she sees Reiner Jahr, her best friend’s big brother. Her teenage crush has developed into so much more. Seeing him again brings all her youthful feelings racing back. Their meeting sets in motion a chain of events that will forever change her.
What can they do when changes happen both on and off the ice?
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These stories sound great. Good job getting out of your comfort zone and writing about a hockey player. He sounds yummy!
ReplyDeleteThank you! I think he is;)
DeleteWow, that's a very interesting mash-up of genres!! Go Empires!
ReplyDeleteLOL Thanks!
DeleteGreat idea and writing with a partner sounds intriguing. That alone would take me out of my comfort zone!
ReplyDeleteIt's different, that's for sure!
DeleteHow fun and "out of the box"! Very cool!
ReplyDeleteThanks! :)
DeleteCool way to cross the genres. It's always good, as a writer, to stretch.
ReplyDeleteThanks! It's fun and different, that's for sure!
DeleteI'd love to hear more about writing with a partner. A friend and I have talked about it--and decided against it. The stories sound terrific!
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DeleteLaura, I didn't know your secret. Well done. Sounds like 3 steamy, exciting stories. Good for you on taking a leap out of the comfort zone.
ReplyDeleteThanks, Joan! It's been wild, that's for sure!
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