Linda says: I’m
excited to share Between the Pipes,
the first book of the In the Game Hockey Romance series. This was one of the
first stories I wrote – it has since gone through extensive revisions and
editing. I’m a hockey mom thanks to my three sons. I wasn’t always
plotting novels during their games. (Usually, but not always. :D) The four romantic
comedies in the series feature four friends and the very sexy members of the
professional hockey team, the Clarington Quakes. Head to the rink…where it’s
hot!
Book Blurb: Between the
Pipes (In the
Game Hockey Romance, Book 1)
Sarah
Jain is a family doctor in a hockey-crazy town. She hates hockey. She hasn’t
gone anywhere near a rink in years, until her friend, the team doctor, calls in
a favour. Mike Wallace is the starting goalie for the Clarington Quakes, the
local professional hockey team. He’s not about to let an injury slow him down
or a rookie doctor call the shots.
Sarah and Mike don’t respect each other’s jobs. When they
have to work together, sparks fly and ice melts. Can they play a game they both
can win?
Love on
the ice doesn’t always go smoothly.
Excerpt from Between the Pipes
She’d
love any excuse to spend time with him. It’d be so easy to say yes. But going
for coffee together veered into the realm of personal. If she could keep their
relationship professional, it wouldn’t be a problem, but she was already
attracted to him. Much as she wanted to say yes, her conscience said no. First,
he was a patient, and second, how could she think about getting involved with a
hockey player? Passion for hockey was the last thing they’d ever share. As
tempting as it was, she needed to give this one a miss.
“I’m
sorry. Unfortunately, I can’t.”
“You
sure?” Mike smiled slowly. “I could spring for a jelly donut.”
She
laughed. He didn’t have to sweeten the invitation. He was eye-candy enough. “Tempting,
but…”
“Too
much sugar? How ’bout an apple fritter? Sounds a little healthier.”
It
really was too bad. “Ah well, I was going
to go for a bike ride.” That was good. Sounded athletic…she had plans. Nothing
personal.
“On
your own?”
She
nodded reluctantly.
“You
know, I have the day off. I could come along and prove that my ribs are okay. If
I can cycle, then I can play.”
His
eyes looked so hopeful. She felt awful, but she needed to dissuade him. “I
don’t go very fast.” Sarah winced silently. He potentially had a rib fracture. He
needed slow.
“I
don’t mind.”
“It
might rain.” She scowled at the beautiful blue skies, without a trace of clouds.
Mike
laughed. “I don’t mind getting wet. Why don’t I grab a picnic lunch, and we can
meet at the South Lock parking lot in an hour? We can cycle along the river,
break for lunch, and come back. How does that sound?”
Perfect, she thought glumly. For a bad
idea, it sounded perfect.
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More About the
Author
Award-winning
author Linda O’Connor started writing romantic comedies when she needed a
creative outlet other than subtly rearranging the displays at a local home
décor store. Her books have enjoyed bestseller status. When not writing, she’s
a physician at an Urgent Care Clinic. She shares her medical knowledge in
fast-paced, well-written, sexy romances – with an unexpected twist. Her
favourite prescription to write? Laugh every day. Love every minute. Connect
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