Powerplay

di Laura Marquez Diamond (Autore)

Storm Publishing, 2026

Powerplay is a fake-engagement hockey romance with a heroine who’s impressed by nobody and a hero who’s never once been wanted for the right reasons. Perfect for fans of Liz Tomforde, Lauren Blakely and Elle Kennedy. Nobody warned me that fixing the ice resurfacer after hours came with a side of arrogant playboy hockey star. I’ve just finished telling Sergei Petrov exactly where to stick his invitation to “party” when my dad is rushed to the hospital and the man I’d written off as a superficial himbo helps out in spectacular fashion. So much for hating him. Days later, after I break a creep’s nose on the kiss cam and it goes viral, it’s Sergei who helps me again. Only this time the favor comes with conditions. As in: Pose as his fiancée and get his meddling mother off his back. But Sergei isn’t the airhead the tabloids sell. He’s unexpectedly caring and fiercely protective. And the more I see of the man underneath the reputation, the harder it gets to not fall for him. All I have to do is play the part and keep my heart out of it. Turns out that’s the part I can’t fake. Tropes: - Fake engagement / fake fiancée - All the banter - Sports romance - He falls first - Grumpy heroine - Blue collar FMC - Russian MMC - Forced proximity - Found family - Damaged hero - Dual POV Readers love the Mavericks Hockey series: “I loved this book, I devoured it in one day… I even put off my responsibilities because I couldn’t help but finish the book. So FREAKING GOOD. I now have to work twice as hard tomorrow to make up, totally worth it!” Reader review, 5 stars “Great storyline with so much emotion and all the feels with a sexy hockey god, and the equally sexy object of his adoring affection. They try to fight their attraction… as you can already guess, that lasted about a hot ass second. These two had so much heat and chemistry, gosh maybe they ruined me for all other couples too winks. ” Reader review, 5 stars “It’s been a hot minute since I got so engrossed in a book and I adored this, couldn’t put it down!… Perfection!… I shed some tears at the end I was so damn happy they get their HEA. Wish I could read it for the first time again I love them!” Reader review, 5 stars “Oh my god, this book is absolutely the best… I couldn’t put this book down I was enjoying it so much!” Reader review, 5 stars “Love, love, loved it!!… I didn’t want to put it down. Filled with emotions, humor, drama, spice and much more!!… The banter between them had me smiling and the sexual tension and steam was so good. I truly think they brought out the best in each other and were exactly what the other needed!! What a fantastic read!!!” Reader review, 5 stars “A definite 5-star read for me and one to be added to my fave re-read list. It’s exceptionally well written and just ticks all my humour, chemistry, drama, family, possessive boxes!” Reader review, 5 stars “What a ride!… And that ending? Just amazing!! Highly recommend this book for anyone wanting a spicy and heartwarming romance read!!” Reader review, 5 stars “I loved this book, the story was so well written that it had me feeling all sorts of emotions! The sexual tension… was oozing off the page and the spice was fire! Highly recommend!” Reader review, 5 stars “Omg, so I am a sucker for a hockey romance and this one did not disappoint… UH I am obsessed.” Reader review, 5 stars “Wow. Loved reading this book and couldn’t put it down… Pure escapism!” Reader review, 5 stars

• Autore: Laura Marquez Diamond
• Durata in (hh:mm:ss): 09:27:50
• Anno edizione: 2026
• Editore: Storm Publishing
• Lingua: Inglese
• EAN: 9781837008018