{"title":"Hockey Rules Series","description":"","products":[{"product_id":"rule-1-never-accidentally-marry-your-teammate","title":"Rule #1: Never Accidentally Marry Your Teammate","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTwo NHL teammates. One drunken Vegas wedding. Zero chance this stays fake.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a-text-italic\"\u003eFinn\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a-text-italic\"\u003eObviously, I didn’t plan to elope with the rookie.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eI mean, we’re both straight.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBut clearly we partied too hard in Vegas after our last NHL game, because when we wake up, my ring is on his finger and rose petals are scattered all around us. Team management will be furious. Noah will be sent back to the AHL for sure.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThere’s no way I’m ruining his career. Luckily I get the bright idea of telling everyone we got married for real and that we’re super duper in love. Noah plays along like a pro, and I move him into my Boston penthouse. He’s all wide-eyed and adorable. He’s been following my hockey lifestyle vlog for years.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSometimes this feels like a real marriage.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWe’re probably just excellent actors. Maybe.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFake relationship | accidentally married | bi-awakening | teammates to lovers | forced proximity | rookie and team star | only one bed\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003e\"Blake does an excellent job of developing their chemistry, making their transition from teammates to lovers feel natural and believable... \u003cmeta charset=\"UTF-8\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe author’s writing is both humorous and emotional, capturing the complexities of their situation with a light touch.\u003c\/span\u003e\" — The Word Nerd Reviews Blog, 4 stars\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"UTF-8\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\"I\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e absolutely loved these two. I\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e couldn’t put the book down! I read it in almost one sitting and when I wasn’t able to read it I was thinking about it.\" — Ebony, 5 stars\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003e\"This book was the definition of a silly little book. It was light-hearted and so sweet and sappy. So of course I loved it.\" — Jane, Goodreads, 4.5 stars\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003e\"This BOOK!!! It was almost unbearably sweet, yes, but it was also hot and SO funny!\" — Vicki, Goodreads, 5 stars\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSeries Info\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003eBook 1 in the \u003cem\u003eHockey Rules\u003c\/em\u003e series. Every book is a standalone with a complete happily-ever-after. Based around the same Boston hockey team. 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As a pro hockey player, I’d rather spend nights off watching Sebastian Archer host dating shows than hang out at grimy sports bars to flirt with puck bunnies.\u003cbr\u003eBut when my teammates sign me up as the leading man on \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a-text-italic\"\u003eSeeking Mr. Right: Christmas Edition\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, my quiet life disappears. Instead of cozy nights in, I’m parading around Boston on festive dates with gorgeous women I’m supposed to be falling for.\u003cbr\u003eThe only problem? The person I can’t stop thinking about is the show's jock-despising, way too attractive host whom I sort of, kind of know.\u003cbr\u003eI’m supposed to find a wife. We’re being watched by millions of people, including my team’s management.\u003cbr\u003eAnd I’m straight. Obviously.\u003cbr\u003eProbably.\u003cbr\u003eMaybe not.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTropes:\u003c\/strong\u003e Christmas romance · dating show · bully's brother · bi awakening · grumpy\/sunshine · forced proximity · slow burn · \u003cspan\u003ereality TV · holiday romance · idiots to lovers  · himbo hero\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat readers are saying:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003e\"The slow-burn tension, the holiday magic, and the protagonist's journey of self-discovery had me hooked from start to finish. I loved the blend of humor, heartfelt moments, and festive vibes — it's the perfect winter read.\" — Emma Collins, Goodreads, 5 stars\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003e\"\u003cspan\u003eThis one made me laugh so much! I love books that make me giggle.\u003c\/span\u003e\" — Amanda, Goodreads, 5 stars\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003e\"This is a sweet and fun holiday romance... T\u003cspan\u003eheir chemistry is undeniable, and watching their feelings grow is heart-melting. L\u003c\/span\u003euke's cluelessness about his own emotions is adorable, while Sebastian's slow realization that he can't resist Luke makes their dynamic even sweeter.\" — Veronica, Goodreads, 4 stars\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003e\"This book made me laugh so many times. Some of the things Luke said just came out of nowhere and I just couldn't help but laugh.\" — Ava, Goodreads, 5 stars\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSeries Info\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003eBook 2 in the \u003cem\u003eHockey Rules\u003c\/em\u003e series. Every book is a standalone with a complete happily-ever-after. Based around the same Boston hockey team. Also available in Kindle Unlimited and for purchase on Amazon.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eReading Order\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"[li_\u0026amp;]:mb-0 [li_\u0026amp;]:mt-1 [li_\u0026amp;]:gap-1 [\u0026amp;:not(:last-child)_ul]:pb-1 [\u0026amp;:not(:last-child)_ol]:pb-1 list-disc flex flex-col gap-1 pl-8 mb-3\"\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003eRule #0.5: Never Crush on the Captain (prequel novella — free with newsletter signup)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003eRule #1: Never Accidentally Marry Your Teammate\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRule #2: Never Join a Christmas Dating Show←\u003c\/strong\u003e you are here\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003eRule #3: Never Fake Marry the Coach's Son\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003eRule #4: Never Get Stranded with a Sports Reporter\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003eRule #5: Never Coparent with Your Rival\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003eRule #6: Never Announce You're Dating the Massage Therapist\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eContent Notes\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003eMM romance · Explicit\/open door (steam level: 🔥🔥) · Low angst · No cheating · slow burn\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIf You Love These Authors, You'll Love This\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003eRachel Reid · Sarina Bowen · Elle Kennedy · Eden Finley · Saxon James\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhere to Read\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003eAvailable on Kindle Unlimited, Kindle, and in paperback.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAbout Portia Blake\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePortia writes MM hockey romances about men who make life decisions most people manage to avoid--accidental marriages, fake relationships, coparenting with rivals--then become love-obsessed maniacs. She lives within walking distance of a hockey arena, where she absolutely does not stalk the players. Obviously.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Portia Blake Author","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51940914299111,"sku":null,"price":0.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7794\/6855\/files\/Rule-2-Never-Join-a-Christmas-Dating-Show-Kindle.jpg?v=1775169592"},{"product_id":"rule-3-never-fake-marry-the-coachs-son","title":"Rule #3: Never Fake Marry the Coach's Son","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a-text-bold\"\u003eOskar\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a-text-bold\"\u003eThree years of pining, and my straight crush shows up needing a husband.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWhen NHL star Dmitri Volkov bursts into my apartment needing a green card marriage, I should say no. He’s my father's most troublesome player. He’s the team's notorious bad boy. He's definitely straight.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eI’ve also been in love with him for three years.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSo I say yes. Obviously.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNext thing I know he’s flying me to Vegas, and I’m marrying the man who's been starring in my fantasies since the day he arrived from Russia. My father, the team's head coach, will lose his mind when he finds out.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNow I just need to pretend to the world that we’re madly in love and pretend to Dmitri that I’m totally not.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"UTF-8\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTropes:\u003c\/strong\u003e Green card marriage · Vegas wedding · friends to lovers · bi awakening · coach's son · one-sided pining · fake relationship\u003cspan\u003e · marriage of convenience · Russian hero · forbidden romance\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat readers are saying:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003e\"Dmitri has to be the most adorable MC I've read in a long time! He's so clueless about his and Oskar's feelings yet is single handedly the best book boyfriend.\" — Alex, Goodreads, 5 stars\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003e\"I read this book in one sitting. I couldn't put it down. Oskar is so adorable with his crush on Dmitri. And how caring and gentle Dmitri is to Oskar not even realizing how he felt at first!\" — Amanda, Amazon, 5 stars\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003e\"I laughed, got mad and got a little teary reading this book. I love how clueless Dmitri is about Oskar's feelings towards him, and equally of his own.\" — Katie, Goodreads, 5 stars\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"product__description rte quick-add-hidden\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSeries Info\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003eBook 3 in the \u003cem\u003eHockey Rules\u003c\/em\u003e series. Every book is a standalone with a complete happily-ever-after. Based around the same Boston hockey team. 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She lives within walking distance of a hockey arena, where she absolutely does not stalk the players. 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Now we're stranded on a deserted tropical island with no food, no shelter, no wifi, and absolutely nowhere to hide from the memory of that kiss we shared at hockey camp ten years ago.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHe probably forgot.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eI never did.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNow I'm surviving on coconuts, constructing shelters all wrong, and sleeping three feet from the man who ruined my reputation.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAnd I hate how much I am loving this.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"UTF-8\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTropes: \u003c\/strong\u003eEnemies to lovers · stranded together · deserted island · second chance · questioning\/bi-awakening · forced proximity · grumpy\/sunshine · plus-size hero · redemption arc\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSeries Info\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003eBook 4 in the \u003cem\u003eHockey Rules\u003c\/em\u003e series. Every book is a standalone with a complete happily-ever-after. Based around the same Boston hockey team. Also available in Kindle Unlimited and for purchase on Amazon.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eReading Order\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"[li_\u0026amp;]:mb-0 [li_\u0026amp;]:mt-1 [li_\u0026amp;]:gap-1 [\u0026amp;:not(:last-child)_ul]:pb-1 [\u0026amp;:not(:last-child)_ol]:pb-1 list-disc flex flex-col gap-1 pl-8 mb-3\"\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003eRule #0.5: Never Crush on the Captain (prequel novella — free with newsletter signup)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003eRule #1: Never Accidentally Marry Your Teammate\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003eRule #2: Never Join a Christmas Dating Show\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003eRule #3: Never Fake Marry the Coach's Son\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\" style=\"font-weight: bold;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRule #4: Never Get Stranded with a Sports Reporter←you are here\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003eRule #5: Never Coparent with Your Rival\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003eRule #6: Never Announce You're Dating the Massage Therapist\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eContent Notes\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003eMM romance · Explicit\/open door (steam level: 🔥🔥) · Low angst · No cheating · slow burn\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIf You Love These Authors, You'll Love This\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003eRachel Reid · Sarina Bowen · Elle Kennedy · Eden Finley · Saxon James\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhere to Read\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003eAvailable on Kindle Unlimited, Kindle, and in paperback.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAbout Portia Blake\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePortia writes MM hockey romances about men who make life decisions most people manage to avoid--accidental marriages, fake relationships, coparenting with rivals--then become love-obsessed maniacs. 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But that was before he ghosted me and started throwing me into the boards every time we’re on the ice.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eI definitely don’t expect him to show up at my door. And I\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a-text-italic\"\u003e really\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e don’t expect him to show up with a toddler.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThree years ago, his sister asked me for a favor—the kind that involved a cup, a closed door, and a mission I didn’t know was successful. 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This Florian announces to a crowd of paparazzi outside the hospital that I’m his boyfriend.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis Florian will get his memory back at any moment.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAnd when he does, he’ll remember he can’t stand me.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTropes: \u003c\/strong\u003eAmnesia · fake dating · bi-awakening · hurt\/comfort · grumpy\/sunshine · forced proximity · coming out · While You Were Sleeping retelling · mistaken relationship\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSeries Info\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003eBook 6 in the \u003cem\u003eHockey Rules\u003c\/em\u003e series. Every book is a standalone with a complete happily-ever-after. Based around the same Boston hockey team. Also available in Kindle Unlimited and for purchase on Amazon.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eReading Order\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"[li_\u0026amp;]:mb-0 [li_\u0026amp;]:mt-1 [li_\u0026amp;]:gap-1 [\u0026amp;:not(:last-child)_ul]:pb-1 [\u0026amp;:not(:last-child)_ol]:pb-1 list-disc flex flex-col gap-1 pl-8 mb-3\"\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003eRule #0.5: Never Crush on the Captain (prequel novella — free with newsletter signup)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003eRule #1: Never Accidentally Marry Your Teammate\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003eRule #2: Never Join a Christmas Dating Show\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003eRule #3: Never Fake Marry the Coach's Son\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003eRule #4: Never Get Stranded with a Sports Reporter\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003eRule #5: Never Coparent with Your Rival\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRule #6: Never Announce You're Dating the Massage Therapist\u003c\/strong\u003e←you are here\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eContent Notes\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003eMM romance · Explicit\/open door (steam level: 🔥🔥) · Low angst · No cheating · slow burn\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIf You Love These Authors, You'll Love This\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003eRachel Reid · Sarina Bowen · Elle Kennedy · Eden Finley · Saxon James\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhere to Read\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003eAvailable on Kindle Unlimited, Kindle, and in paperback.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAbout Portia Blake\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePortia writes MM hockey romances about men who make life decisions most people manage to avoid--accidental marriages, fake relationships, coparenting with rivals--then become love-obsessed maniacs. 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