Game Misconduct
An MM Rivals to Lovers Hockey Romance
Will be published approx. on 8. October 2026
Book
Paperback/Softback
978-1-335-00439-0 (ISBN)
Description
"Bold hockey romance that hits like a slap shot." -Rachel Reid, New York Times bestselling author of Heated Rivalry
Two bitter rivals go head-to-head in this age-gap, enemies-to-lovers hockey romance.
Michael Sato is used to fighting.
An undersized defenseman, Mike had to be tough, clawing his way up from the minors by taking down one ferocious player at a time. No way is he going to lose his spot on the league roster, especially not by giving in to his attraction to a hot, infuriating rival.
Daniel Garcia is used to fighting, too.
Enforcer Danny is the biggest, meanest player on the ice. A target for anyone trying to make a name for themselves, he doesn't show weakness, nor is he going to risk his last seasons for a sexy rookie who nearly knocked him on his ass.
When their intense physical connection explodes outside of the rink, Mike and Danny learn they just might be able to build something real, but only if they can let down their guard-and their fists-long enough.
Penalty Box
Book 1: Game Misconduct
Book 2: Delay of Game
Book 3: Home Ice Advantage
Book 4: Goaltender Interference
Two bitter rivals go head-to-head in this age-gap, enemies-to-lovers hockey romance.
Michael Sato is used to fighting.
An undersized defenseman, Mike had to be tough, clawing his way up from the minors by taking down one ferocious player at a time. No way is he going to lose his spot on the league roster, especially not by giving in to his attraction to a hot, infuriating rival.
Daniel Garcia is used to fighting, too.
Enforcer Danny is the biggest, meanest player on the ice. A target for anyone trying to make a name for themselves, he doesn't show weakness, nor is he going to risk his last seasons for a sexy rookie who nearly knocked him on his ass.
When their intense physical connection explodes outside of the rink, Mike and Danny learn they just might be able to build something real, but only if they can let down their guard-and their fists-long enough.
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
"Ari Baran crafts a bone deep, wonderful love story that I couldn't look away from. Ican't wait to read more from them." -Anita Kelly, author of Love & Other Disasters
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: 22 mm
Weight
291 gr
ISBN-13
978-1-335-00439-0 (9781335004390)
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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.