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Delay Of Game

A MM hockey romance for lovers of Heated Rivalry
Series: Penalty Box
Brief Description
A bold hockey romance that hits like a slap shot. - Rachel Reid, New York Times bestselling author of Heated Rivalry on Game Misconduct. Two polar opposite teammates battle their rivals - and their own issues - in this friends-to-lovers hockey romance. Nate Singer is one... Read More
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A bold hockey romance that hits like a slap shot. - Rachel Reid, New York Times bestselling author of Heated Rivalry on Game Misconduct.

Two polar opposite teammates battle their rivals - and their own issues - in this friends-to-lovers hockey romance.

Nate Singer is one of the good guys. As team captain, Nate's whole deal is sticking to the playbook, supporting his team and keeping his own issues buried. Especially since the team is finally winning, due in no small part to his chemistry with one particular hotshot teammate.

Zach Reed has a bad boy reputation. And it's cost him. Zach's past exploits landed him on the worst team in the league. But that also gave him the best friend he's ever had. For three years, his friendship with Nate has grown, making them an intimidating duo on the ice - and forming an intense bond off of it as well.

When the team hits a skid, Zach and Nate go out with one thing in mind: finding someone for a quick roll in the sheets to get back to their winning ways. Only they end up in each other's arms - and each other's heart. And realise that could be exactly what they've always needed to win it all.

Penalty Box

Book 1: Game Misconduct

Book 2: Delay of Game

Book 3: Home Ice Advantage

Book 4: Goaltender Interference

Series: Penalty Box

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Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781038991454

Publisher: HarperCollins Publishers (Australia) Pty Ltd

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 01 September 2026

Country: Australia

Imprint: Emblaze

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Weight: 0g

Pages: 320

About the Author

Born just outside of Philadelphia, Ari moved into the city for law school and never looked back. When not writing, Ari is either listening to metal, wrangling a future supervillain, researching one of several incredibly niche interests, or watching too many hockey games. More information at aribaran.com or on Twitter at aribaranwrites.

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