Böcker av Kat Mizera

Still reeling from a tragedy that changed his life, baseball superstar Dante Lamonte is a broken man. He keeps his demons at bay with alcohol and kinky sex, but never finds relief. Becca Hernandez is a sweet girl with terrible luck with men-and worse luck with sex. She hasn't been able to forget her one-night stand with Dante or how he took her way out of her comfort zone in bed, but she knew they could never be together.When their paths cross again, they can't resist picking up where they left off. One night of passion turns into much more, but their struggles dealing with the past and the present make it difficult to imagine a future. Becca stands to lose everything when details of their less-than-vanilla night at a sex club are leaked to the press-love may be their only salvation.Author's Note: This series is somewhat darker than my other books. Although they are all HEA's, there are elements of BDSM, ménage, hate crimes, vigilante justice and LGBTQ relationships throughout the series. If you're concerned about trigger warnings, this may not be the series for you.

Meet the sexy men who protect the royal family and the strong women who make them fall irrevocably in love... I'm Prince Sandor Gustaffson and I could have it all. Problem is, I don't want it. Any of it. I've never embraced my status in the royal family, but after eleven years in the shadows, I'm about to be forced into the spotlight. As head of security for the royal family, I'm being pulled in a million directions as my family works to rebuild our country. But I only want to look in one direction: Lennox Briggs. She's a thorn in my side and has been since she was brought in as the first woman on our security team. She's more than qualified, but a distraction I don't need. Getting involved with her would be a mistake. Too bad my heart-and other regions-aren't listening. After so many years protecting the people I love, how do I choose between my heart and my duty? Because I definitely can't have both.

The path to your future is through the past...Paige Carter's fling in Vegas with the dark-haired, green-eyed Greek three years ago was short, but it left her with two unanswered questions-when would she see him again and are they married?Apollo Lakkas was thrilled to return to Greece after his time in the U.S. to begin work with his family's shipping business. His only regret is the way he left the sweet blonde he met in Vegas-who may or may not be his wife.When an unexpected proposal throws Paige into a panic, she packs a bag for Athens determined to reconcile her past. The moment their eyes meet again, the same spark that ignited them down the aisle rekindles.Do they have a future or is their love destined to be nothing but a bittersweet memory?

The Phantoms are back with a vengeance... and the City of Angels will never be the same.I never asked for the spotlight, but inheriting a pro hockey team pulls me into a world of chaos.All eyes are on me now.I'm no stranger to the world of hockey but watching from the sidelines and calling the shots are two very different things. Especially when you're not wanted.It's time for me to take charge and clean house.When I need people I can trust, one man comes to mind... my ex. He's one of the best goalies in the league, and despite what went down between us, he's still in my corner.It's our little arrangement off the ice that complicates things.If I'm going to make my power play, I need him by my side, but that means keeping our heads in the game, and our hearts out of the equation.

Retired hockey star Remington Knight is back on top... and he intends to stay that way.After having everything, losing it all and then getting it back, his only focus is preparing for the inaugural season of his new professional hockey team. Taking a detour to the quaint little town of Garland Grove, British Columbia where Remy just inherited an ice arena he didn't even know his father owned, is a distraction he can't afford right now. The plan is simple... get in, hire a realtor, and get the hell out before Christmas.Bad luck follows Noelle Burrier around like a lost puppy. She's barely getting by, living in her car and working a dead-end job at the concession stand of the local hockey rink. When the arena's hotshot new owner comes in ready to sell, she finds herself on thin ice, desperate to make him see more than dollar signs.

My family calls me Zeke. But the music industry refers to me as Big Z... and women everywhere know why.Being lead guitarist for the hottest band in the world should be enough. But it's not. Nothing ever is. And I don't know why.Money. Fame. Girls. I'm drowning in all three. But it's the sweet, spunky college girl offering up her virginity in exchange for an interview that I can't get out of my head. And I wish I knew why.But Presley's been keeping a secret that changes everything. She becomes my lifeline. And instead of pushing her away, I should've held on tighter.Because the whole band is on a downward spiral, out of control... and none of us knew what was coming.

Welcome to Fort Lauderdale-where the days are hot and the Knights are hotter...Vaughn:I might be at the top of my game, but a fresh start feels like the right move at this stage of my career. Joining the Lauderdale Knights has been a great decision, and I'm ready to win this city over.On opening night the crowd goes wild... and so does my slap shot. Knocking a fan unconscious wasn't the introduction I envisioned. Especially when I lay eyes on my gorgeous victim. Problem is... she's engaged.Juliet:Waking up with a concussion and amnesia has made me realize that when it comes to living life on my terms, it's now or never. My big Italian family means well, but it's time for them to stop calling the shots.Now if I could just get rid of my fiancé, quit my job, and stop drooling over the hottie hockey player who knocked some sense into me, life would be perfect. Except nothing in my life is perfect... not even Lauderdale's newest MVP.

Suze's Diary is not a new addition to the Las Vegas Sidewinders series. It is the diary of Suzanne Armstrong, wife of Sidewinders captain Cody Armstrong. Her diary spans from the time just after the death of her college boyfriend--Cody's best friend and hockey teammate Brian--until present day, when she finally decides she can close that chapter of her life, both literally and figuratively. Since Suze and Cody never really got a book of their own, their struggles and the story of how they got to where they are today is reflected through more than a decade of diary entries. Her pain, her recovery, her life. Their life. Their future.

Garrett "Hawk" Hawkins may be a bad boy in the rink but he doesn't know what to do when he's wrongly accused of on-ice misconduct. Given a five-game suspension by the NHL, he heads to a resort in Oahu to lay on the beach for a few days and get his head on straight-until he runs into a troubled beauty who happens to be the sister of his ex-teammate. Madison Teller is struggling to get past the trauma of her brother's brutal attack, but her much-needed vacation is turning into a nightmare. The sexy tattooed stranger who saves the day is just the distraction she's looking for, but she isn't prepared for the way he makes her feel. When his present collides with her past, they'll have to learn to trust each other before both their hearts end up on ice.

Resisting her may be his toughest test of all...Finnish hockey star Miikka Laasonen may seem to live a charmed life, but the reality is that he's lonely. His struggle with learning the English language makes it hard for him to fit in and to make matters worse, his Finnish girlfriend tires of their long-distance relationship and dumps him.Kindergarten teacher Charlotte "Charli" Bartosiewicz made a life-changing decision in her teens, and she's battled guilt and regret ever since. She punishes herself by refusing to date and staying to herself because she doesn't feel worthy of love.When introduced by a mutual friend, Miikka recognizes another lonely soul in Charli, but there's more to it than that, something he's never felt before. He convinces her to take a chance on him by tutoring him in English, but he really wants her to take a chance on love.Miikka is determined to convince Charli that she's worthy of him. But even if he does, will their love be strong enough to go the distance?

Welcome to Fort Lauderdale... where the days are hot and the Knights are hotter! Divorced at forty was never in my game plan. Neither was being a long-distance dad. But when the chance to coach the Lauderdale Knights hockey team came knocking, I couldn't resist. I was so focused on the major changes right in front of me, I never saw Autumn Nicholls coming. Blindsided by a whirlwind romance with a woman much younger than me, I'm torn between making her mine and letting her go. She's young, beautiful, and just starting out in life, she doesn't need me or my baggage. But that doesn't stop her from taking her shot. The ice may be cold, but our passion is red-hot. And this Christmas, she's going to be the gift I give myself.

Welcome to Fort Lauderdale... where the days are hot and the Knights are hotter! Johan: The last thing I need under my roof is a matchmaker... but that's exactly what's going to happen if my grandmother moves from Slovakia to Fort Lauderdale to live with me. She says it's because she's lonely, but I know better. She's planning to find me a wife. The problem is, I already have my eye on someone: my teammate's sister. She's gorgeous, sexy-and not staying in Florida. But now that I've had a taste, I don't want her to leave. And I don't know how to ask her to stay without risking it all. Sloane: I ran away when I was sixteen and I've never stopped. From the abuse of my childhood to the trauma of my failed marriage, it's easier to keep moving. Until the search for my brother leads me to Fort Lauderdale. Once I'm there I find a different kind of family-his team. Especially Johan. My brother warned everyone I'm off limits, but the Slovak hunk is known for breaking the rules both on and off the ice. I just hope he doesn't break my heart.

Welcome to Fort Lauderdale-where the days are hot and the Knights are hotter. Slava: From the first moment I laid eyes on Zoe in that Paris nightclub I knew it was love. Nothing else could explain the intensity I felt for the petite blond. She wasn't my usual type, but she didn't even blink at my scars, muscles, and voracious sexual appetite. A big, burly hockey player, brought to my knees by a woman a fraction my size. Everything was going great. Until I asked her to marry me. I'm Russian and she's Swiss. The only way we can be together is if we get married, but she won't even consider it. I don't know what the hell I'm going to do, but leaving hockey to move to Switzerland isn't an option. Zoe: When my ex-fiance left me at the altar, I was devastated. It took nearly three years for me to get over it and I vowed I'd never let anyone get that close again. Then I met Slava and realized I'd never truly been in love before. He's everything a man should be-strong, sexy, successful, and tender. But I can't marry him. I was going to lose him if I couldn't get over my fears, so I did the only thing I could: I let him go. When the past rears its ugly head, Slava is the only one who can save me. But letting him back in could destroy us both.

U.S. Marine Corps Major Mark Garrison turns heads when he's not trying to be invisible. He's the whole package and he's looking to try something new when he heads off to Alaska to meet with billionaire Gage Caldwell. Things look even better when the sexy redhead he's been lusting after practically falls into his lap. At six-foot-one, Lana Callahan has always felt awkward around men. Her job as a sports and entertainment publicist puts her around celebrities on a regular basis, but she shies away from hot guys. A new assignment from her boss takes her to Alaska to tame the reputation of a professional hockey player, and she finds herself face-to-face with the one hottie she can't resist. Lana's wary of getting too close to the gorgeous Marine she's been fantasizing about for two years, but he isn't giving up. Just as things heat up between them, her client's past catches up to them, putting Lana in the crosshairs. Mark's first assignment for Mr. Caldwell could very well be his last, and this time Lana might slip through his fingers for good. *Author's Note: This title was previously released as part of Elle James's Brotherhood Protectors world. It has been revised and re-edited to reflect a new locale within the Alaska Blizzard series, but the basic story is the same.

Welcome to Fort Lauderdale... where the days are hot and the Knights are hotter! Camden: I gave up everything for hockey... even my chance at love. But relocating to Florida to be the starting goalie for the Lauderdale Knights is still the best decision I'd ever made. I have everything... except someone to share it with. As the league's Most Valuable Player, I have my choice of women, but the one I want broke my heart. When she gets injured, I finally get the second chance I've been waiting for. Sutton: Being a female professional hockey player is hard. Doing the right thing is even harder. And I would know. Breaking things off with my college boyfriend so we could both have a shot at a career... was the wrong move. When a party gets out of control, I find myself reaching out to the only man I've ever loved-the sexy-as-sin goalie for the Lauderdale Knights. Nothing like a concussion to break the ice. Turns out the sparks between us burn hotter than ever. I don't know if there's a chance to fix what I broke, but my heart is telling me I have to try.

Up-and-coming hockey star Decker Reese plays hard but works harder. He keeps his head in the game and avoids personal entanglements like the plague. He's done everything in his power to put his past behind him, and keep his private life just that. The last thing he needs is to fall for a friend of his teammate's girlfriend, even if she is only in town for the holidays. Eden Walsh has sworn off men. Her last two relationships blew up in her face and she's not interested in testing the "third times a charm" theory. Her only focus now that she's graduated college is moving on. But a short trip to visit her friends goes from relaxing vacation to recovery staycation after a skating accident. Now she's stuck in Vegas and the sexy commitment-phobic hockey player keeping her company has her tempted to break all her rules. But when his past gets in the way, is it game over for them both?

Sometimes age is just a number...Dom Gianni takes a lot of punishment in the hockey rink and it's a welcome penance for the guilt he lives with. Getting traded to the new NHL expansion team in Las Vegas sounds like the next level of hell in his already crumbling life, but he doesn't have a choice; this is his last shot. Molly McCarran is barely hanging on, certain her life will be cut short at the hand of her abusive husband. Death would be preferable to what she's endured the last twenty years. So when she's rescued by a sexy hockey player, who's more than a decade younger, she's confused about her feelings and skeptical of his intentions. When Dom witnesses Molly getting beaten up by her husband, he's ready to throw down his gloves and fight for her. If he can save her, maybe he can salvage himself too. But Molly isn't about to trust another man-and Dom is already skating on thin ice with his NHL-mandated probation. If she can learn to trust him and hold on, they could find the peace they've been missing. If not, it might be the final buzzer for them both.

Looks can be deceiving... NHL defenseman Drake Riser is a tough guy on the ice. Out of the rink, he's more teddy bear than grizzly. But Drake secretly longs for someone to share his life with. Even after a failed marriage, he'd try again if the right woman came along. When she finally does, he's determined not to let anything stand in his way, even her. U.S. Marines Major Erin Gentry carriers the physical and emotional scars from war everywhere she goes. No amount of glitter can camouflage the ugly Erin feels inside. When she meets a hunky hockey star at a masquerade ball, she tries to convince herself that she's too damaged to get involved, even though he makes her feel things she wishes she didn't. Drake thinks they're perfect for each other, but Erin is stuck in the past, struggling to put her demons to rest-demons that are back and threatening to destroy her. Drake is ready to do anything to give them a shot at love, but Erin will have to learn letting someone help you fight your battles doesn't make you weak. Time is running out as they race the clock to win the game--and each other.