Bøger af Kat Mizera

Still reeling from a tragedy that changed his life, baseball superstar Dante Lamonte is a broken man. He keeps his demons at bay with alcohol and kinky sex, but never finds relief. Becca Hernandez is a sweet girl with terrible luck with men-and worse luck with sex. She hasn't been able to forget her one-night stand with Dante or how he took her way out of her comfort zone in bed, but she knew they could never be together.When their paths cross again, they can't resist picking up where they left off. One night of passion turns into much more, but their struggles dealing with the past and the present make it difficult to imagine a future. Becca stands to lose everything when details of their less-than-vanilla night at a sex club are leaked to the press-love may be their only salvation.Author's Note: This series is somewhat darker than my other books. Although they are all HEA's, there are elements of BDSM, ménage, hate crimes, vigilante justice and LGBTQ relationships throughout the series. If you're concerned about trigger warnings, this may not be the series for you.

Meet the sexy men who protect the royal family and the strong women who make them fall irrevocably in love... I'm Prince Sandor Gustaffson and I could have it all. Problem is, I don't want it. Any of it. I've never embraced my status in the royal family, but after eleven years in the shadows, I'm about to be forced into the spotlight. As head of security for the royal family, I'm being pulled in a million directions as my family works to rebuild our country. But I only want to look in one direction: Lennox Briggs. She's a thorn in my side and has been since she was brought in as the first woman on our security team. She's more than qualified, but a distraction I don't need. Getting involved with her would be a mistake. Too bad my heart-and other regions-aren't listening. After so many years protecting the people I love, how do I choose between my heart and my duty? Because I definitely can't have both.

The path to your future is through the past...Paige Carter's fling in Vegas with the dark-haired, green-eyed Greek three years ago was short, but it left her with two unanswered questions-when would she see him again and are they married?Apollo Lakkas was thrilled to return to Greece after his time in the U.S. to begin work with his family's shipping business. His only regret is the way he left the sweet blonde he met in Vegas-who may or may not be his wife.When an unexpected proposal throws Paige into a panic, she packs a bag for Athens determined to reconcile her past. The moment their eyes meet again, the same spark that ignited them down the aisle rekindles.Do they have a future or is their love destined to be nothing but a bittersweet memory?

The Phantoms are back with a vengeance... and the City of Angels will never be the same.I never asked for the spotlight, but inheriting a pro hockey team pulls me into a world of chaos.All eyes are on me now.I'm no stranger to the world of hockey but watching from the sidelines and calling the shots are two very different things. Especially when you're not wanted.It's time for me to take charge and clean house.When I need people I can trust, one man comes to mind... my ex. He's one of the best goalies in the league, and despite what went down between us, he's still in my corner.It's our little arrangement off the ice that complicates things.If I'm going to make my power play, I need him by my side, but that means keeping our heads in the game, and our hearts out of the equation.

Retired hockey star Remington Knight is back on top... and he intends to stay that way.After having everything, losing it all and then getting it back, his only focus is preparing for the inaugural season of his new professional hockey team. Taking a detour to the quaint little town of Garland Grove, British Columbia where Remy just inherited an ice arena he didn't even know his father owned, is a distraction he can't afford right now. The plan is simple... get in, hire a realtor, and get the hell out before Christmas.Bad luck follows Noelle Burrier around like a lost puppy. She's barely getting by, living in her car and working a dead-end job at the concession stand of the local hockey rink. When the arena's hotshot new owner comes in ready to sell, she finds herself on thin ice, desperate to make him see more than dollar signs.

My family calls me Zeke. But the music industry refers to me as Big Z... and women everywhere know why.Being lead guitarist for the hottest band in the world should be enough. But it's not. Nothing ever is. And I don't know why.Money. Fame. Girls. I'm drowning in all three. But it's the sweet, spunky college girl offering up her virginity in exchange for an interview that I can't get out of my head. And I wish I knew why.But Presley's been keeping a secret that changes everything. She becomes my lifeline. And instead of pushing her away, I should've held on tighter.Because the whole band is on a downward spiral, out of control... and none of us knew what was coming.

Welcome to Fort Lauderdale-where the days are hot and the Knights are hotter...Vaughn:I might be at the top of my game, but a fresh start feels like the right move at this stage of my career. Joining the Lauderdale Knights has been a great decision, and I'm ready to win this city over.On opening night the crowd goes wild... and so does my slap shot. Knocking a fan unconscious wasn't the introduction I envisioned. Especially when I lay eyes on my gorgeous victim. Problem is... she's engaged.Juliet:Waking up with a concussion and amnesia has made me realize that when it comes to living life on my terms, it's now or never. My big Italian family means well, but it's time for them to stop calling the shots.Now if I could just get rid of my fiancé, quit my job, and stop drooling over the hottie hockey player who knocked some sense into me, life would be perfect. Except nothing in my life is perfect... not even Lauderdale's newest MVP.

Suze's Diary is not a new addition to the Las Vegas Sidewinders series. It is the diary of Suzanne Armstrong, wife of Sidewinders captain Cody Armstrong. Her diary spans from the time just after the death of her college boyfriend--Cody's best friend and hockey teammate Brian--until present day, when she finally decides she can close that chapter of her life, both literally and figuratively. Since Suze and Cody never really got a book of their own, their struggles and the story of how they got to where they are today is reflected through more than a decade of diary entries. Her pain, her recovery, her life. Their life. Their future.

Garrett "Hawk" Hawkins may be a bad boy in the rink but he doesn't know what to do when he's wrongly accused of on-ice misconduct. Given a five-game suspension by the NHL, he heads to a resort in Oahu to lay on the beach for a few days and get his head on straight-until he runs into a troubled beauty who happens to be the sister of his ex-teammate. Madison Teller is struggling to get past the trauma of her brother's brutal attack, but her much-needed vacation is turning into a nightmare. The sexy tattooed stranger who saves the day is just the distraction she's looking for, but she isn't prepared for the way he makes her feel. When his present collides with her past, they'll have to learn to trust each other before both their hearts end up on ice.

Resisting her may be his toughest test of all...Finnish hockey star Miikka Laasonen may seem to live a charmed life, but the reality is that he's lonely. His struggle with learning the English language makes it hard for him to fit in and to make matters worse, his Finnish girlfriend tires of their long-distance relationship and dumps him.Kindergarten teacher Charlotte "Charli" Bartosiewicz made a life-changing decision in her teens, and she's battled guilt and regret ever since. She punishes herself by refusing to date and staying to herself because she doesn't feel worthy of love.When introduced by a mutual friend, Miikka recognizes another lonely soul in Charli, but there's more to it than that, something he's never felt before. He convinces her to take a chance on him by tutoring him in English, but he really wants her to take a chance on love.Miikka is determined to convince Charli that she's worthy of him. But even if he does, will their love be strong enough to go the distance?

Welcome to Fort Lauderdale... where the days are hot and the Knights are hotter! Divorced at forty was never in my game plan. Neither was being a long-distance dad. But when the chance to coach the Lauderdale Knights hockey team came knocking, I couldn't resist. I was so focused on the major changes right in front of me, I never saw Autumn Nicholls coming. Blindsided by a whirlwind romance with a woman much younger than me, I'm torn between making her mine and letting her go. She's young, beautiful, and just starting out in life, she doesn't need me or my baggage. But that doesn't stop her from taking her shot. The ice may be cold, but our passion is red-hot. And this Christmas, she's going to be the gift I give myself.

Welcome to Fort Lauderdale... where the days are hot and the Knights are hotter! Johan: The last thing I need under my roof is a matchmaker... but that's exactly what's going to happen if my grandmother moves from Slovakia to Fort Lauderdale to live with me. She says it's because she's lonely, but I know better. She's planning to find me a wife. The problem is, I already have my eye on someone: my teammate's sister. She's gorgeous, sexy-and not staying in Florida. But now that I've had a taste, I don't want her to leave. And I don't know how to ask her to stay without risking it all. Sloane: I ran away when I was sixteen and I've never stopped. From the abuse of my childhood to the trauma of my failed marriage, it's easier to keep moving. Until the search for my brother leads me to Fort Lauderdale. Once I'm there I find a different kind of family-his team. Especially Johan. My brother warned everyone I'm off limits, but the Slovak hunk is known for breaking the rules both on and off the ice. I just hope he doesn't break my heart.

Welcome to Fort Lauderdale-where the days are hot and the Knights are hotter. Slava: From the first moment I laid eyes on Zoe in that Paris nightclub I knew it was love. Nothing else could explain the intensity I felt for the petite blond. She wasn't my usual type, but she didn't even blink at my scars, muscles, and voracious sexual appetite. A big, burly hockey player, brought to my knees by a woman a fraction my size. Everything was going great. Until I asked her to marry me. I'm Russian and she's Swiss. The only way we can be together is if we get married, but she won't even consider it. I don't know what the hell I'm going to do, but leaving hockey to move to Switzerland isn't an option. Zoe: When my ex-fiance left me at the altar, I was devastated. It took nearly three years for me to get over it and I vowed I'd never let anyone get that close again. Then I met Slava and realized I'd never truly been in love before. He's everything a man should be-strong, sexy, successful, and tender. But I can't marry him. I was going to lose him if I couldn't get over my fears, so I did the only thing I could: I let him go. When the past rears its ugly head, Slava is the only one who can save me. But letting him back in could destroy us both.

First love gets a second chance...Norwegian-born professional hockey player Zaan Hagen has only ever loved two things: Hockey and Lexi. He never imagined he'd have to choose, until he was forced to let her go.After beating breast cancer at sixteen, Lexi Rousseau vowed to live her life with no regrets. When her singing career took off with one of the hottest pop groups in the world, her dream came true- but it cost her the only man she ever loved.When an unexpected turn of events brings them back together, Zaan and Lexi will have to learn to balance their demanding careers and irrefutable desires before history starts repeating itself. Have they finally figured out how to play the game without losing everything?

Paige Carter's fling with the dark-haired, green-eyed Greek was short, but it blew her mind.Her only regret was not finding out whether she'd ever see him again before he returned to Greece.Apollo Lakkas earned his degree and was thrilled to return to Greece to begin work with his family's shipping business. His only regret is the way he left the sweet blonde he met in Vegas--who may or may not be his wife.When an unexpected proposal throws Paige into a panic, she packs a bag for Athens and does the one thing she knows she must do before she can face any kind of future...reconcile her past.The moment their eyes meet once again, Paige and Apollo feel the same spark that ignited them down the aisle. Will they be able to plan a future together or is their love destined to be nothing but a bittersweet memory?

Baseball superstar Dante Lamonte is a broken man. Reeling from the horrific double murder that took the lives of his pregnant fiancée as well as his best friend, he drowns in alcohol and sex, but never finds relief. Becca Hernandez is a sweet girl with terrible luck with men-and worse luck with sex. Her one-night stand with a man who is way out of her league was also totally out of her character. Dante took her out of her comfort zone... she loved everything he did to her, but she knows nothing can come of it.When their paths cross again, they can't resist each other. One night of passion turns into much more, but they struggle to get through the bases of this new relationship. Dante's demons may destroy him, and when details of their less than vanilla night are leaked to the press, Becca stands to lose everything-her job, her reputation and Dante. Love may be their only salvation.Author's Note: This series is somewhat darker than my other books. Although they are all HEA's, there are elements of BDSM, ménage, hate crimes, vigilante justice and LGBTQ relationships throughout the series. If you worry about trigger warnings, this may not be the series for you.

U.S. Marine Corps Major Mark Garrison turns heads when he's not trying to be invisible. He's the whole package and he's looking to try something new when he heads off to Alaska to meet with billionaire Gage Caldwell. Things look even better when the sexy redhead he's been lusting after practically falls into his lap. At six-foot-one, Lana Callahan has always felt awkward around men. Her job as a sports and entertainment publicist puts her around celebrities on a regular basis, but she shies away from hot guys. A new assignment from her boss takes her to Alaska to tame the reputation of a professional hockey player, and she finds herself face-to-face with the one hottie she can't resist. Lana's wary of getting too close to the gorgeous Marine she's been fantasizing about for two years, but he isn't giving up. Just as things heat up between them, her client's past catches up to them, putting Lana in the crosshairs. Mark's first assignment for Mr. Caldwell could very well be his last, and this time Lana might slip through his fingers for good. *Author's Note: This title was previously released as part of Elle James's Brotherhood Protectors world. It has been revised and re-edited to reflect a new locale within the Alaska Blizzard series, but the basic story is the same.

The line between love and hate isn't always thin...Professional hockey team owner Gage Caldwell has it all: Money, friends, and a career some would kill for. But everything means nothing if you don't have someone to share it with. The one thing missing is Laurel, the ex-wife he never stopped loving. Too bad she hates him.Hockey coach Laurel Saunders will never forgive her ex-husband for not being there when she needed him most, but that doesn't mean she stopped loving him. Desperate to let go of the past, she's thrown herself into coaching women's hockey and made a new life for herself. A life without Gage.Sparks fly and history repeats itself when they find themselves thrown together. This second chance might be their last, and Gage is determined to do whatever it takes to prove to Laurel this time will be different. Can he find a way to win her back or will she always be the one who got away?

This time he's playing for keeps...Jake Carruthers, captain of the Alaska Blizzard, is determined to put his divorce behind him and focus on his first love, hockey. He's finally on the road to a drama-free life until the beautiful blonde from his past to shows up in Anchorage, distracting him with memories of what they shared.Headstrong Harvard graduate Whitney Sommers walked away from her tumultuous life in Texas and never looked back. A plethora of professional opportunities lay before her, but her secret past holds her back. Running into the only man who's ever made her want more from life wasn't part of her plan, but she can't forget the way it feels to be lost in his arms.As Jake struggles to win Whitney's trust, she teeters on the edge between what has been and what could be. But she's forgetting one thing: he only plays to win.

From USA Todaybestseller Kat Mizera comes a brand-new series-get ready to ROCK HARD with Nobody's Fool... Four sexy rockers. Four intense women who don't know they love them. Four hard rockin' love stories for the ages.Tyler Thompson is a bona fide rock star.He went on tour at seventeen and never looked back. And now, fifteen years later, he has more fame, fortune, and success than he ever imagined. He's the bass player for a new band, Nobody's Fool, and all he wants to do is get back on tour. But business and personal issues are blocking his next move.Pop star Ariel Fox has been under her father's thumb for so long she doesn't remember what freedom is like. When she gets invited to record a single on Nobody's Fool's demo tape she's ready for a week of work...and fun, without the watchful eye of her father. One look at Tyler's blue eyes and she's immediately snagged. She wants it all-him, success, a real future. But nothing is ever that simple.Falling in love wasn't part of the deal.And when the record company tries to sabotage Nobody's Fool, Ariel must choose between protecting Tyler and protecting herself.

Looks can be deceiving... NHL defenseman Drake Riser is a tough guy on the ice. Out of the rink, he's more teddy bear than grizzly. But Drake secretly longs for someone to share his life with. Even after a failed marriage, he'd try again if the right woman came along. When she finally does, he's determined not to let anything stand in his way, even her. U.S. Marines Major Erin Gentry carriers the physical and emotional scars from war everywhere she goes. No amount of glitter can camouflage the ugly Erin feels inside. When she meets a hunky hockey star at a masquerade ball, she tries to convince herself that she's too damaged to get involved, even though he makes her feel things she wishes she didn't. Drake thinks they're perfect for each other, but Erin is stuck in the past, struggling to put her demons to rest-demons that are back and threatening to destroy her. Drake is ready to do anything to give them a shot at love, but Erin will have to learn letting someone help you fight your battles doesn't make you weak. Time is running out as they race the clock to win the game--and each other.

We have nowhere left to hide...ErikLoving her from the shadows shattered my heart. Watching her move on nearly destroyed me. I let them both go, knowing it was the only way to keep them safe. Now the threat is back and there's only one way to protect them: Come back from the dead. It's time to claim what's mine.My woman. My kingdom. My life. CaseyThe only man I ever truly loved died to protect us, and nothing will ever be the same. I've spent the last decade becoming someone else, forcing myself to let go of the past.The past won't let go of me. The life I've rebuilt is crashing down around me. I thought it was over, but fate isn't finished with me yet.

Two women. Two surprise pregnancies. Dmitri Papadakis is screwed.When Dmitri's fiancée cheated on him with his oldest friend, he was devastated and broke it off. He didn't think it was possible to find real love until he meets Angel Reardon, a quirky college student, who makes him believe in second chances.Angel has had a rough couple of years. She's lost both parents and custody of her little sister but she's finally broken free of her abusive ex and is getting her life under control. A sweet, sexy professional hockey player who makes her heart beat faster is icing on the cake. But when life throws Dmitri two unexpected surprises, he's torn between Christmases past, present and future. Can he truly believe in what he has with Angel when his past comes back to haunt him? Please note: This story was originally published in the Hockey Holidays anthology, which is no longer available. The new version has an extended epilogue, but the main story is the same.

I have nowhere left to fall...I'll never be King. But being sixth in line is both a blessing and a curse. My birth order affords me the privilege of loving whomever I choose, even if she's a free-spirited rock star. She loves me back and that's all the power I'll ever need. Yet, the future of the kingdom lies in the hands of my asshole cousin, who will absolutely lead our country into a civil war if he takes the throne. I wish I could ignore the fact that the first-born son of the King is the last person who should rule.If I could, I would focus on making Casey Hart mine and building a life with the girl I've loved most of my life. But fate has other plans... and the Kingdom isn't the only thing at risk of falling.

From USA Today bestselling author Kat Mizera comes a brand new series of standalone royal romances. Meet the sexy men who protect the royal family and the strong women who make them fall irrevocably in love... I'm Prince Sandor Gustaffson and I could have it all. Problem is, I don't want it. Any of it. I've never embraced my status in the royal family, but after eleven years in the shadows, I'm about to be forced into the spotlight. As head of security for the royal family, I'm being pulled in a million directions as my family works to rebuild our country. But I only want to look in one direction: Lennox Briggs. She's a thorn in my side and has been since she was brought in as the first woman on our security team. She's more than qualified, but a distraction I don't need. Getting involved with her would be a mistake. Too bad my heart-and other regions-aren't listening. After so many years protecting the people I love, how do I choose between my heart and my duty? Because I definitely can't have both.

Can this fake marriage survive real life?It was now or never for hockey star Donovan Legori. He'd been keeping his head down and his skates on the ice since his painful divorce. Getting traded was the only thing that mattered. Tired of playing back-up- he was ready for a team that would make him a starting goalie. What he wasn't ready for was falling for his teammate's spunky sister.Fiery redhead Tara Laassonen needed a fresh start and a one-way ticket out of Finland. Moving to be near her professional hockey player brother in Anchorage seemed like the perfect escape, especially when his tall, dark and handsome teammate made her forget all about her disastrous break up back home.Just as things were heating up, Tara found both her heart and her visa on thin ice. And Donovan discovered that a marriage of convenience was anything but easy, especially when forced to choose: Hockey or Tara.

Welcome to Fort Lauderdale... where the days are hot and the Knights are hotter! Camden: I gave up everything for hockey... even my chance at love. But relocating to Florida to be the starting goalie for the Lauderdale Knights is still the best decision I'd ever made. I have everything... except someone to share it with. As the league's Most Valuable Player, I have my choice of women, but the one I want broke my heart. When she gets injured, I finally get the second chance I've been waiting for. Sutton: Being a female professional hockey player is hard. Doing the right thing is even harder. And I would know. Breaking things off with my college boyfriend so we could both have a shot at a career... was the wrong move. When a party gets out of control, I find myself reaching out to the only man I've ever loved-the sexy-as-sin goalie for the Lauderdale Knights. Nothing like a concussion to break the ice. Turns out the sparks between us burn hotter than ever. I don't know if there's a chance to fix what I broke, but my heart is telling me I have to try.

Two men. One threesome. Zero expectations.Jamie Teller has had a rough year. After being blackmailed by a teammate, weathering a sex scandal, and being traded to a team on the other side of the continent, he's overwhelmed and looking for a distraction. A sexy threesome with his burly roommate and his wife wasn't expected--neither is his sudden attraction to a guy.Viggo Sjoberg has been openly bisexual since he was 17, but he'd always assumed he would settle down with a woman. When he's surprised with news he has a child from a past fling, he jumps headfirst into marriage and fatherhood, but his new wife isn't what she appeared to be. Adding to Viggo's confusion are the feelings aroused by his seemingly straight roommate, Jamie.When Jamie moves thousands of miles away, Viggo tells himself it's over. Until a life-changing event puts the two men on a collision course. Suddenly, Jamie needs Viggo-badly-and Viggo is prepared to do whatever it takes to help. Even if it means he has to give up everything he always thought he wanted.Winner of the 2018 Maggie Award for Erotic Romance.

Swedish-born hockey player Tore Brekken thought he'd be a bachelor for life. The parties, the women, the lavish vacations- and the Ferrari. He had everything he could ever want, but his extreme lifestyle has been taking a toll. As much as he hated to admit it, he needed to settle down. He just didn't expect to go from seriously single to daddy material overnight.Single mom Margot Delgado's life revolves around her four-year-old daughter Gracie. Tired of being let down, she doesn't have time to waste dating men she can't count on. Especially some hotshot hockey player with a playboy reputation as big as his... bank account.But when the annual Fantasy Night rolls around, Margot decides to let her hair down- and for once she isn't just someone's mom, but someone's wildest fantasy. From the first taste she knows she could get drunk on the way Tore makes her feel, and one night with him will never be enough.When reality comes crashing down, and things get complicated, will they both be willing to risk it all for a chance to win big?

Mick Laughlin can handle anything - except a broken heart. He never understood why the girl he loved in college suddenly turned her back on him and he's avoided romance ever since. Now a top young architect at his family's firm, he's been sent all over the globe to work on elite projects. Four years ago, Melina Lakkas fell in love with her younger brother's best friend. When his family made it clear they would never accept her, she walked away. It was a no-win situation, which would have been made worse had they discovered her secret. When Mick takes on the design and execution of an exclusive resort in Santorini, he plans to stay as far away from Athens-and Lena-as possible. Then a fire at the job site leaves him with no choice but to call on his best friend's sister for help. As secrets from the past unravel, can Mick forgive her long enough to forgive himself?