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Best friends. Rival teams. Unexpected romance for the holidays.

When pro-hockey players Miles Robinson and Cole Ackerman hit the ice, their competition is fierce—but away from the rink, their friendship runs deeper than any rivalry. This holiday season, a canceled flight leaves Cole stranded with Miles during Christmas and Hanukkah, reigniting old feelings that both have kept buried for years. As laughter, memories, and the magic of the holidays bring them closer than ever, a Christmas Eve kiss changes everything.

Can two best friends risk their hearts and take a shot at the love they've always wanted?

This heartwarming holiday novella is packed with competitive banter, sweet family moments, Lego gifts, baked goodies, and a sweet HEA. Also included is a bonus epilogue that shows Miles and Cole's first Valentine's Day together.

Note: This story originally appeared in the Pucking Around (A MM Holiday Hockey Anthology).

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Mitchell Turner and Alex Goodman squared off over a face-off dot throughout high school. Their schools were cross-country rivals. Those face-offs were tough on Mitchell because he harbored a huge crush on Alex. High school, and college, are behind the guys and they meet unexpectedly on Thanksgiving Day, once again on the ice. Mitchell is home for the holidays and is thrilled to see his crush all grown up.

Alex asks Mitchell out for coffee to catch up. Could this be the start of something magical for the holidays… and beyond?

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