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Azriel Moreno, Captain of the Velaris University Hockey Team, has a problem. He's failing Professor Merrill's course. Failing means no hockey, which could mess up his chances of making it to the NHL. Good thing Azriel also has a solution: Gwyneth Berdara. Smart, funny, and beautiful; she managed to get an A on the midterm when most of the class failed. And luckily for Az, Gwyn needs him too. She has a crush on Tarquin Summers, swim star at VU, but she has no idea how to get him to notice her.When Az and Gwyn make a bargain to help each other, the last thing either of them expects is to actually become friends. But that's exactly what happens. An easy trust forms that has Gwyn and Az sharing secrets that only their closest friends know. What will happen when friendship leads to something more?…

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Nesta Archeron is a wolf, but a wolf who feels trapped. Caught between expectations and her own desires; she struggles to break free. Cassian Flanagan has the opposite problem. No one expects much from him; at least off the ice. A star defenseman for the Velaris University Warriors, he is known for his larger-than-life personality.A chance meeting brings them together, but secrets, insecurities, and pride threaten to keep them apart. Will Nesta's sharp tongue and rough edges drive Cassian away? Or will his willingness to take a hit, to do whatever is needed to win on the ice and win her over off of it, convince her to let him in?…

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With war looming on the horizon, Azriel and Gwyn finally decide to act on their feelings for one another. But they never have enough time; their assignments always seem to keep them apart. Az promises that they will have time, just as soon as war is done. But when Koschei curses the Shadowsinger with deathless sleep, Gwyn must race against time to find Az and break the curse. Because more than just her heart is at stake.…

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What a pair they make: both starved for physical contact. One afraid to receive it, the other to give it.Gwyn struggles with physical contact. Azriel is ashamed of his scared hands. What happens when Azriel needs to help during training and the only way he can teach her is by positioning her hand? They agree that Azriel can touch her, and Gwyn won't shy away from his hands.Now Gwyn finds herself obsessed with Azriel's hands and they things they make her feel.…

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Gwyn has been selected for the Great Rite and is about to be sent to meet the other Priestesses in the Spring Court. She wants to participate, but she can't imagine being with a male she doesn't know - that she doesn't trust. But she trusts Azriel. Azriel who gave her private dagger lessons, who helped her set up the Valkyrie ribbon test, who spars with her alone in the training ring at night. He could be the solution to her problem. And maybe the answer to her prayers.…

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The Challenge: a friendly game of capture the flag.The Terms: If Gwyn can get the flag by sunset on the second day, Az will give her whatever lessons she want. But if he has the flag, Gwyn must agree to let him make the training lesson plans without her looking over his shoulder.The Wager: Bragging rights. Az admitting that he was wrong. That sort of thing.Possibly even their hearts.…

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Gwyneth Berdara has spent the last year living and working in Sweden, researching the history, lore, and legends of the Old Norse Valkyries. In less than a month, she will be heading home; home to her roommate Nesta and their best friend Emerie. There is just one problem. Well, maybe two. Emeire is moving in with her girlfriend Mor and Cassian is moving in with Nesta. Azriel, Cassian's soon to be former roommate, offers a solution: Gwyn can move into Cassian's old room. Which brings her to problem number two: Azriel is attractive; very attractive. Gwyn remembers him as good looking but not this sexy. Refusing to let a crush complicate her new living situation, Gwyn is determined to ignore the sexy elephant in the room. Because there is no way Azriel has a crush on her too. Right?…