Release Blitz: Game Misconduct: Brighm Vaughn
August 7, 2026
The last thing Tanner Clayton needs is to fall in love with his rival ...
He loves playing defense for the Boston Harriers, hooking up with anyone he wants to, and hanging out with the boys.
Settle down? No way!
Especially not with Leif Rasmussen—top scorer for their divisional rival—who he loves to torment during games.
But the more time Tanner and Leif spend together at skills camps and tournaments, the harder the sparks fly on and off the ice.
As the top line center of the New York Rockets, Leif is desperate to live up to the legacy of his superstar father and hold his team together while their captain is out with a long-term injury.
Tanner is nothing but a distraction … and everything Leif refuses to admit he wants.
And when the Harriers and the Rockets go head-to-head in the playoffs, there’s more than just the Cup on the line …
There’s a chance at love.
TRIGGER/CONTENT WARNING: Realistic depictions of hockey player injuries, mild homophobia from secondary characters, and a side character threatening self-harm.
I was excited to see what was going on under the surface of the on-ice rivalry between Tanner Clayton and Leif Rasmussen.
Tanner is a defenseman for the Boston Harriers. He is extroverted, antsy, energetic, and flirty. He is chaotic sunshine and flirty fun. And his favorite thing to do is get a rise out of Leif. He chirps him relentlessly and pushes all of his buttons.
Leif is a top-line center for the New York Rockets and the son of a hockey legend who is now Tanner's assistant coach. Leif is a perfectionist, responsible, professional, and organized. He is broody, kind of a loner, and Tanner drives him crazy. Tanner called him Ice Princess.
There is a history between them that caused Leif to hold a grudge against Tanner. There is friction and fighting on the ice. And now, as they are in one location to spend more time together, that friction is turning into more foreplay and fire. They both think they can just continue the casual fun without consequences, but it seems to be getting more complicated.
From antagonism to hooking up rivals to horny friends to long-distance and messy feelings. These two get more than they bargained for. Neither was looking for love or a relationship. And they are such complete opposites and live in different cities and are on rival teams. They both have their own quirks that often trigger the other, but I liked seeing them try to understand more and help each other. But they have plenty of challenges due to their careers and lives as well as their own personal issues, needs, and fears.
This brings back a lot of the characters in Brigham's hockey universe, and I loved spending time with all of them. I always open this author's books and get intimidated at first since this was a 600-pager, but I can honestly say I was sucked right in and was totally invested in their story the whole time. I was sad to see it end. I absolutely loved the curly-topped ball of sunshine, Tanner. He is all over the place, but has such a loyal and caring heart. And Leif really grew on me. He was trying to handle everything, but was so regimented he was not really living.
I am excited to get more with the New York characters. I was really glad to see Nicky back from the last book and there are some other characters that have sparked my interest.
I am excited to get more with the New York characters. I was really glad to see Nicky back from the last book and there are some other characters that have sparked my interest.
Goaltender Interference
Scoring Chances Series# 1
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Kim's 5 star review
The last thing Connor O’Shea needs is more complications …
After too much celebrating at his brother’s wedding, Connor wakes up next to cocky Toronto goaltender Jesse Webber—pro hockey’s reigning f*ckboy. With three kids and a failed marriage under his belt, Connor might be ready to admit he’s attracted to men, but that doesn’t mean his life has to change.
Fate has other plans: Jesse’s been traded to the Boston Harriers, the team Connor captains.
With an intimidating family legacy to live up to, pressure from ownership to bring home another Cup, and a strained relationship with his ex-wife to juggle, Connor reluctantly agrees to let Jesse stay at his place for the season—strictly to keep him in line.
Rules are set, boundaries are clear. But Jesse’s never met a rule he couldn’t break.
Between winning over Connor’s kids, rallying the team, and sneaking past Connor’s defenses, Jesse is determined to prove he’s more than just trouble.
But can he show Connor there’s more to life than playing it safe?
Body Check
Body Check
Scoring Chances # 2
Kim's 4.5 star review
The last thing Gavin Racine needs is more heartbreak …
Following an ugly public divorce, all Gavin wants is a little stress relief in the bedroom and to put together a winning roster. Unfortunately, his busy and chaotic schedule as the Boston Harrier’s general manager and president of hockey operations means he cancels more hookups than not.
When Gavin reluctantly hires Dakota Crane as the team’s yoga and Pilates instructor, their first few meetings leave them annoyed … and intrigued.
With a struggling team to manage, a complicated relationship with his twin brother, and a secret from his past threatening to upend the success he’s fought so hard for, Gavin absolutely shouldn’t start something with his employee.
Personalities clash, sparks fly, and the chemistry is undeniable. But neither of them are looking for love.
Dakota’s been burned before and the last thing he wants is another messy relationship. Especially with his new boss.
Falling in love is nowhere on his agenda and nothing is worth putting his fresh start in Boston at risk.
But what if learning to work together is exactly what Gavin, Dakota, and the team needs.
Slew Foot
Slew Foot
Scoring Chances #3
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The last thing Rafael Moon needs is to fall in love with another teammate ...
Following a painful breakup, Rafe is looking forward to a fresh start in Boston, and he’s thrilled when he immediately clicks with his new D-partner, Mickey Krause.
Mickey’s smart, talented, and loves telling Rafe what to do. It feels good to have some structure and, finally, Rafe’s life is coming together on and off the ice.
As their friendship deepens, Rafe slowly realizes he’s falling for Mickey. Too bad he’s been down this road before. He knows exactly how badly it could end.
Roles are defined and tension smolders, but neither of them can stop their out-of-control feelings.
An independent perfectionist, Mickey’s had a rough season so far and he’s immediately smitten with Rafe’s sweet, earnest vibes.
Finally having someone who works well with him in the bedroom and beside him in a game has him hitting all his goals.
But when Mickey’s world is turned upside down following an altercation with Rafe’s ex, he’ll have to learn to let go and let someone else lead for once.
Their relationship and the team depend on it.
Cheap Shot
Delayed Penalty
Scoring Chances Series# 4
The last thing Thad Racine needs is to fall for a guy playing for his brother's hockey team ...
As an ex-con, Thad’s had a rough life. Getting a job in the social media department of the Boston Harriers is his last-ditch effort at a fresh start.
He may not be raking in money like his previously estranged twin—the team’s GM—but he finally has a career he likes, a regular paycheck, and some stability. There’s only one catch: if he screws around with anyone working for the Harriers, he’ll be fired.
The last thing he expects is to fall for Graham Pennington.
The golden boy. The high-scoring forward who’s a crucial part of the team. The assistant captain.
Oh yeah, and he’s straight.
Falling in love with his GM’s brother isn’t part of Graham’s five-year plan.
Graham knows what he wants: find love and help lead his team to a Stanley Cup win.
So why do none of his relationships with women ever seem to work out?
After a totally unexpected but sizzling kiss with his friend Thad, he’s confused and a little conflicted. Has he been looking for love in all the wrong places?
Graham’s desire to be with Thad wars with his goal of helping the team find success. Despite Thad’s growing feelings, he’s terrified to risk his new career or the relationship he’s slowly rebuilding with his brother.
When the pressure from their secrets threatens their carefully laid plans, will they be ready to risk everything for love?
Scoring Chances #5
Kim's 5 star review
The last thing Luke Crawford needs is to fall in love with anyone …
He’s got a good thing going as the Boston Harriers’ enforcer, and he likes his classic rides and quiet house to himself. Getting off with strangers is fine, but nobody is going to come in and mess up his hard-won peace.
Least of all Vintage Jersey Guy, who comes to every home game to chirp Luke in the penalty box.
Sebastian Breckon left a thriving business in New York to help his sister, a single mom struggling to manage a demanding job and a kid with a chronic health condition.
However, Sebastian’s new flower shop in Boston isn’t taking off like he planned. Thankfully, he can blow off steam by chirping Crawford for the cheap shot he laid on Sebastian’s best friend and captain of the New York team.
Then Luke unexpectedly lands on Sebastian’s doorstep for a hookup and hatred turns to heat.
As injuries pile up, the team struggles to clinch a playoff spot, and Luke’s upcoming contract is suddenly on the line, Sebastian feels like the only solid thing in Luke’s life.
Except Luke doesn’t do romance. Especially not the white-picket-fence type.
But when Sebastian’s family’s struggles worsen right as the Harriers need Luke to play his best, he’ll have to decide if he’s ready to take the leap and convince Sebastian to build a future together.
Christmas at O'Neill's
Brigham Vaughn
Brigham Vaughn is on the adventure of a lifetime as a full-time author. She devours books at an alarming rate and hasn’t let her short arms and long torso stop her from doing yoga. She makes a killer key lime pie, hates green peppers, and loves wine tasting tours. A collector of vintage Nancy Drew books and green glassware, she enjoys poking around in antique shops and refinishing thrift store furniture. An avid photographer, she dreams of traveling the world and she can’t wait to discover everything else life has to offer her.
Her books range from short stories to novellas to novels. They explore gay, bisexual, lesbian, and polyamorous romance in contemporary settings.
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