{"product_id":"strong-and-wild-a-hockey-romance-9798347018673","title":"Strong and Wild: A Hockey Romance","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eAn aspiring baker and a pro hockey player seek common ground in this fiery enemies-to-lovers romance from the author of the Sky Ridge Hotshots series.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eMicky has big dreams, and she's doing everything she can to make them a reality. Opening up her bakery-slash-cocktail-lounge, Sugar \u0026amp; Ice, is going to take a lot of cash. Luckily, in between her shifts at the local hockey bar, she's got a \u003ci\u003espicy\u003c\/i\u003e online gig that's helping to fill up her bank account. There's just one problem: a cocky neighbor who really gets under her skin.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eFor Rhys, hockey always comes first. As the rookie on his team, he has one year to prove he's got what it takes. That means no distractions, no playing around, and absolutely no relationships. Fortunately, he has the most \u003ci\u003edelicious\u003c\/i\u003e outlet for his physical needs. That is, until he realizes the sexy baker whose video chats leave him salivating is the girl next door.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eNow Rhys is determined to steer clear of the \"Queen of Tarts,\" but when Micky steps in to do him a favor, his defenses come crumbling down. Before they know it, they're in bed together, discovering just how compatible they truly are. And it's not just their kinks they have in common, which will make keeping things casual harder than either are prepared for . . .\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eStrong and Wild \u003ci\u003eis a spicy enemies-to-lovers hockey romance featuring angst, degradation, forced proximity, and of course, a happily ever after. Possible triggers include depictions of drug use, addiction, and slut-shaming.\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/cacorrectionsbookstore.com\/search?type=product%2Carticle%2Cpage\u0026amp;q=AUTH-17769103\"\u003eSloane St James\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e Podium Publishing\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 03\/03\/2026\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 304\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eBinding Type:\u003c\/b\u003e Paperback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 0.60lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 8.30h x 5.50w x 1.00d\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN13:\u003c\/b\u003e 9798347018673\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eBISAC Categories:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e- \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/cacorrectionsbookstore.com\/search?type=product%2Carticle%2Cpage\u0026amp;q=CAT-FIC\"\u003eFiction\u003c\/a\u003e | \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/cacorrectionsbookstore.com\/search?type=product%2Carticle%2Cpage\u0026amp;q=BISAC-FIC027330\"\u003eRomance | Sports\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cbr\u003e- \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/cacorrectionsbookstore.com\/search?type=product%2Carticle%2Cpage\u0026amp;q=CAT-FIC\"\u003eFiction\u003c\/a\u003e | \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/cacorrectionsbookstore.com\/search?type=product%2Carticle%2Cpage\u0026amp;q=BISAC-FIC027110\"\u003eRomance | Suspense\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eAbout the Author\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSloane St. James\u003c\/strong\u003e is the award-winning author of the Lakes Hockey and Sky Ridge Hotshots series. She loves writing strong, witty women and the dirty-talking men who love them. In her free time, St. James enjoys spending time with her family, traveling, watching hockey games, and of course, reading romance. She resides in Minneapolis, Minnesota.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Podium Publishing","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45541628870795,"sku":"9798347018673","price":19.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0626\/5100\/7115\/files\/img_e237ab51-6cbe-4e76-8f82-00b59ce75231.jpg?v=1771607140","url":"https:\/\/cacorrectionsbookstore.com\/products\/strong-and-wild-a-hockey-romance-9798347018673","provider":"CA Corrections Bookstore","version":"1.0","type":"link"}