Taking Sides: A completely addictive and spicy brother's rival ice hockey romance

She has one rule: never date a hockey player. But her brother's biggest rival is breaking through all her defences . . . Conrad Shepard is Moonshot Hockey's star defenceman - but when it comes to love, he's been sitting on the bench. That is, until he starts volunteering at a high school hockey camp and meets Coach Whitney. She's beautiful, she's smart and she knows hockey. Unfortunately, Whitney Aven has been surrounded by hockey players her entire life. Which is why she has a strict rule to never date one. But Conrad isn't like any other man she's met. At first, she thinks he simply can't stand her. But then she realizes that behind the handsome face and unrivalled talent is a man who is shy. And when their sizzling chemistry ignites one night, she discovers that behind closed doors he is far from reserved . . . And Whitney's no hockey player rule? Well, when she realizes Conrad is her brother's biggest rival she is suddenly caught between the two most important men in her life. It has to stay a secret. Her brother is already known for being brutal on the ice, and she won't be the reason their rivalry turns ugly. But when she's forced to take sides, she ends up breaking all her own rules . . . A totally unputdownable and deliciously spicy ice hockey romance. Perfect for fans of Off Campus, Hannah Grace and Stephanie Archer!💞 Brother's rival💞 Secret relationship💞 Spice!💞 Forced proximity Readers have fallen in love with Taking Sides:'5 MILLION STARS. I loved Conrad SO MUCH!! He is my new favourite and I don't know how he will be topped!... PERFECTION.' NetGalley reviewer, ????? 'I could NOT put it down!! I DEVOURED this book!... If you're looking for a hockey romance that will have you kicking your feet! This is the one!' NetGalley reviewer, ????? 'OH MY GOD... MY HEART... HAWT!... And that ending?! I AM SWOONING... LOVE.' Goodreads reviewer, ????? 'I absolutely loved Conrad... This was EVERYTHING... had my whole heart. ' NetGalley reviewer, ?????'Conrad Shepherd somehow managed to both be "baby girl" and "daddy" all wrapped in one... Such a fun, cute and addictive book.' NetGalley reviewer, ????? 'I DEVOURED it!... Hands down, Conrad and Whitney's story has been the best in the series. I was instantly hooked... So, so good!!!' Goodreads reviewer, ????? 'Ugh, I loved this one SO much... Immediately obsessed... Cute, swoony, addictive - I ate this up.' Goodreads reviewer, ????? 'Rebecca Jenshak is queen of sports romance and this was no exception. I ate this up and read this in a sitting.' NetGalley reviewer, ?????

• Publication date: 29 September 2026
• Page count: 272
• Dimensions: Height 130 mm; Width 197 mm; Thickness 20 mm
• Publisher: Hodder & Stoughton
• Format: Paperback
• ISBN-13: 9781399765855