Delay of Game
An MM Friends-to-Lovers Hockey Romance
Will be published approx. on 8. October 2026
Book
Paperback/Softback
978-1-335-00440-6 (ISBN)
Description
"Bold hockey romance that hits like a slap shot." -Rachel Reid, New York Times bestselling author of Heated Rivalry
Two polar opposite teammates battle their rivals-and their own issues-in this friends-to-lovers hockey romance.
Nate Singer is one of the good guys.
As team captain, Nate's whole deal is sticking to the playbook, supporting his team and keeping his own issues buried. Especially since the team is finally winning, due in no small part to his chemistry with one particular hotshot teammate.
Zach Reed has a bad boy reputation.
And it's cost him. Zach's past exploits landed him on the worst team in the league. But that also gave him the best friend he's ever had. For three years, his friendship with Nate has grown, making them an intimidating duo on the ice-and forming an intense bond off of it as well.
When the team hits a skid, Zach and Nate go out with one thing in mind: finding someone for a quick roll in the sheets to get back to their winning ways. Only they end up in each other's arms-and each other's heart.
And realize that could be exactly what they've always needed to win it all.
Penalty Box
Book 1: Game Misconduct
Book 2: Delay of Game
Book 3: Home Ice Advantage
Book 4: Goaltender Interference
Two polar opposite teammates battle their rivals-and their own issues-in this friends-to-lovers hockey romance.
Nate Singer is one of the good guys.
As team captain, Nate's whole deal is sticking to the playbook, supporting his team and keeping his own issues buried. Especially since the team is finally winning, due in no small part to his chemistry with one particular hotshot teammate.
Zach Reed has a bad boy reputation.
And it's cost him. Zach's past exploits landed him on the worst team in the league. But that also gave him the best friend he's ever had. For three years, his friendship with Nate has grown, making them an intimidating duo on the ice-and forming an intense bond off of it as well.
When the team hits a skid, Zach and Nate go out with one thing in mind: finding someone for a quick roll in the sheets to get back to their winning ways. Only they end up in each other's arms-and each other's heart.
And realize that could be exactly what they've always needed to win it all.
Penalty Box
Book 1: Game Misconduct
Book 2: Delay of Game
Book 3: Home Ice Advantage
Book 4: Goaltender Interference
Reviews / Votes
"Bold hockey romance that hits like a slap shot." -Rachel Reid, New York Times bestselling author of Heated Rivalry"This will scratch the itch for readers waiting for Rachel Reid's next Game Changers novel." -Publishers Weekly on Game Misconduct
More details
Series
Edition
Original
Language
English
Place of publication
Canada
Publishing group
Harlequin Enterprises Ltd
Product notice
Paperback (trade)
Dimensions
Height: 203 mm
Width: 135 mm
Thickness: 21 mm
Weight
268 gr
ISBN-13
978-1-335-00440-6 (9781335004406)
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Born just outside of Philadelphia, Ari moved into the city for law school and never looked back. When not writing, Ari is either listening to metal, wrangling a future supervillain, researching one of several incredibly niche interests, or watching too many hockey games.More information at aribaran.com or on Twitter at aribaranwrites.