The Third Period

A boxed set of three novels and two novellas in the Portland Storm hockey romance series by USA Today bestselling author Catherine Gayle. DROPPING GLOVES She left to follow her dreams, but came back to find her heart. When Katie Weber decided to pursue her dreams in Hollywood, she left her heart behind in Portland. Now she's back to make amends with Jamie Babcock, the only man she's ever loved, but he isn't willing to forgive and forget. Heartbroken, Jamie refuses to reopen old wounds - no matter how much he still loves her. At some point, he's got to draw the line. But Katie's got the biggest battle of her life on the line - one she can't win without Jamie by her side. In the game of love, all bets are off. Katie's Dropping her Gloves to fight for the life she craves and the man she loves. But is Jamie too proud to end the standoff so he can finally have the one he wants? HOME ICE Portland Storm head coach Mattias Bergstrom is hard on his players, molding them into heroes on the ice. He'd never let them see his soft side - something he saves only for his sister, who has special needs. But when a hockey event brings a sexy, single mother and her four daughters into his life, that icy exterior quickly melts for her youngest, who reminds him of his sister. Paige Calhoun has her hands full with four teenage daughters who are beyond boy crazy. Throw crushes on hockey players into the mix, and they're too much to handle. But when Paige meets the Storm's irresistible coach, she finds herself as smitten as her girls, and Mattias couldn't be happier. With a Home Ice advantage, Mattias lets his icy exterior melt away to prove to Paige how hot they can be together. MISTLETOE MISCONDUCT Everyone deserves a second chance. As general manager of the Portland Storm, Jim Sutter knows this all too well. And he's in the perfect position to grant second chances like he's Santa Claus - even if he never gives himself one. When his friends take matters into their own hands, Jim might just get the surprise of a lifetime. Elaine Sutter is finally ready to forgive her ex-husband for the past and find a future with him. So when she discovers his online dating profile, she sets up a secret meeting with the only man she's ever loved. Her only goal this holiday season is to stuff Jim's stocking with a Santa-sized dose of forgiveness and a sleigh full of love. After all, a bit of mistletoe could wipe out all of Jim's previous misconduct. LOSING AN EDGE Tired of being the second-best Babcock, Levi "501" Babcock is ready to outshine his older brother. Outranking his brother proves harder than he imagined - until he meets a sexy gold-medal-winning figure skater. She might be the prize he's been searching for. Bubbly Cadence Johnson is determined to escape the shackles of her former partner. Moving to Portland gives her the fresh start she's craved, but the last thing she can afford is a distraction like Levi Babcock. When Cadence's past comes back to threaten her, Levi might be the safety net she needs. But will Levi still care about Losing an Edge to his biggest rival, or can he step out of his brother's shadow? GAME BREAKER He's becoming a Game Breaker on the ice. With the playoffs around the corner, Nate "Ghost" Golston is focused on only one thing - getting the Portland Storm to the Finals. But when opposing teams' fans get under his skin, he can't ignore the ridicule that's all over the Internet. With each degrading word slung his way, he strains to keep his focus on the ice. Now, everything he's worked for is in jeopardy. She's facing off with the Game Makers. Aspiring filmmaker Anne Dennison is determined to use her smarts to get ahead in a male-dominated career. Producing a behind-the-scenes web series brings Anne up close and personal with Nate. Sparks fly, putting her plans in danger. For Anne to succeed, she has to capitalize on Nate's struggles. They must bend for each other before one of them breaks. If they can't, it's Game Over.


Genre: Romance