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The Wild Card

Vancouver Storm 5
Series: Vancouver Storm
Brief Description
The Wild Card by Stephanie Archer is the fifth book in the Vancouver Storm series. This spicy, laugh-out-loud hockey romance is crafted by fan-favourite Stephanie Archer. All books in the Vancouver Storm series can be read as standalone titles, as they are written in an interconnected... Read More
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Perfect for fans of Icebreaker and Monica Murphy, this spicy pro hockey romance will feature more of every romance reader's favourite tropes!

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The Wild Card by Stephanie Archer is the fifth book in the Vancouver Storm series. This spicy, laugh-out-loud hockey romance is crafted by fan-favourite Stephanie Archer.

All books in the Vancouver Storm series can be read as standalone titles, as they are written in an interconnected universe.

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Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781398724372

Publisher: Orion Publishing Co

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 04 February 2026

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Orion

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Width: 129.0mm

Height: 198.0mm

Weight: 250g

Pages: 432

About the Author

Stephanie Archer writes spicy rom-coms with sharp banter, lots of laughs, and guaranteed HEAs. She believes in the power of best friends, stubborn women, a fresh haircut, and love. She lives in Vancouver with a man and a dog.

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Instagram: @stephaniearcherauthor

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