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Divorced From Number 38 (Grizzlies Hockey 2) by Elise Faber

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Divorced From Number 38 (Grizzlies Hockey 2) by Elise Faber

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ABOUT THE BOOK: Release Date November 17, 2025

She’s completely wrong for me. But I’m still going to claim her as my own. Faye St. James has only ever been my shy, reclusive next-door neighbor.

Until her house burns down and I find out that it’s not just her home that catches fire. Underneath all that shy is a woman who’s smart and passionate and…everything I’ve ever wanted.

But my life is complicated. I’m on the road for half the year playing with the Grizzlies and I have an ex-wife who just won’t go away.

Clearly, I’m in no position to fall in love. Only…my heart seems to have a different plan. One that means never letting Faye go.

•••••

REVIEW: DIVORCED FROM NUMBER 38 is the second instalment in Elise Faber’s contemporary adult GRIZZLIES HOCKEY erotic, hockey romance series, a spin off from the author’s EAGLES HOCKEY/ OAKRDIGE VINEYARDS series.This is Grizzlies captain Grayson Roberts, and romance author Faye St. James’ story line. DIVORCED FROM NUMBER 38 can be read as a stand alone without any difficulty. Any important information from the previous story line is revealed where necessary.

Told from dual first person perspectives (Gray and Faye) DIVORCED FROM NUMBER 38 follows in the wake of the rescue of our story line heroine. Faye St. James is a homebody ;a romance author who lives next door to professional hockey player Grayson Roberts but a fire leaves our heroine homeless, having lost all of her sentimental and family possessions. Rescued by her neighbor Grayson Roberts, Faye finds solace and a home without story line hero, a man who is struggling to move on from his past. While Grayson battles to move forward in his personal life, his soon to be ex-wife is determined to remain an active part of his life going forward.

The world building follows several paths including Faye’s recovery and the publishing of her new book but living with her fantasy hero finds Faye falling for a man who is struggling to move on from the past ,a man who is about to walk away when the going gets too tough.

The relationship between Faye and Gray is a neighbors to lovers in which Fayes has fantasized about Gray for as long as she can remember. Gray believes his personal life is out of control, and in this, our hero will push away the woman with whom he is falling in love. The $ex scenes are intimate and passionate without the use of over the top, sexually graphic language and text.

There is a large ensemble cast of colorful and energetic secondary and supporting characters including several members of the San Jose Grizzlies hockey team, their spouse, as well as Grayson Roberts’ ex Courtney..
 
DIVORCED FROM NUMBER 38 is a story of betrayal, obsession, and heart break; friendships and relationships, forgiveness and love. The character driven premise is emotional and captivating; the romance is seductive; the characters are desperate, determined and charismatic

CLICK HERE for Sandy’s review of book one MARRIED TO NUMBER 22

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Reviewed by Sandy

USA Today bestselling author, Elise Faber, loves chocolate, Star Wars, Harry Potter, and hockey (the order depending on the day and how well her team—the Sharks!—are playing). She and her husband also play as much hockey as they can squeeze into their schedules, so much so that their typical date night is spent on the ice. Elise changes her hair color more often than some people change their socks, loves sparkly things, and is the mom to two exuberant boys.

She lives in Northern California. Connect with her in her Facebook group, the Fabinators or email her at elisefaberauthor@gmail.com

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OATHBREAKER (Gamebreakers 5) by Elise Faber & Kat Mizera-review

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OATHBREAKER (Gamebreakers 5) by Elise Faber & Kat Mizera-review tour

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ABOUT THE BOOK: Release Date October 27, 2025

She was never supposed to be mine.
Walking away was the only acceptable decision.
It was just one night. Two lonely souls finding solace in the one place we shouldn’t have—my bed.
I thought once would be enough, but leaving her is my biggest—maybe my only—regret.
Now, I’m back and seeing the results of that night is killing me.
I’ll make it up to her. I have to. Because I’ve never loved anyone else.
Because I’d rather die than break her heart a second time.
But when duty calls, I swore an oath to listen.
And I know…
There will be no coming back this time.

••••

REVIEW: OATHBREAKER is the fifth and final instalment in the contemporary, adult GAMEBREAKERS erotic, romance series focusing on a tight knit group of friends held together but a common loss, co-authored by Kat Mizera and Elise Faber. This is US Marine and Special Ops agent Colt Blackwood, and single mother Briar Dash’s story line. OATHBREAK can be read as a stand alone but for backstory and cohesion, I recommend reading the series in order as each instalment builds towards the series finale. Briar is Hudson Dash’s sister DEALBREAKER #3.

NOTE: For followers of the authors, there is a slight cross over with Elise Faber’s EAGLES HOCKEY / OAK RIDGE VINEYARD series.

Told from dual first person perspectives (Colt and Briar) OATHBREAKER follows in the wake of the return of Colt Blackwood, a man long thought dead and lost. Approximately five years earlier, Colt Blackwood reenlisted, doing one final op for the US Marines but our hero disappeared without a trace, and was declared dead by the US government. Fast forward to present day, Colt’s return comes with mixed feelings and emotions for everyone, especially for the woman he has never stopped loving. Briar Dash had been struggling to move on with her life, but eventually would find a new man to love, preparing for a future with someone else but Colt’s return sends everyone into a spiral, even his best friends are struggling with his perceived secrets and lies.

The world building focuses on the return of Colt Blackwood, and the rebuilding relationships and friendships in the wake of grief and lost. Perceived betrayal sits at the root of his broken friendships, but none more-so than his love for a woman who has moved on with her life.

The relationship between Colt and Briar is one of second chances in the face of shock and anger. Colt is hoping to restart with the woman he has never stopped loving but Briar is struggling with five years of loss. The chemistry between our couple remains strong but the heartbreak and hurt may be too large to overcome. The sex scenes are intimate and provocative without the use of over the top, sexually graphic language and text.

There is a large ensemble cast of colorful, familiar and determined secondary and supporting characters including the return of all of the previous story line couples. We are introduced to professional hockey player and Banks teammate West McGregor, whose story continues in CHASING LOVE (PUCKS AND PENALTIES #2).

OATHBREAKER is a story of secrets and lies, perceived betrayal and heart break, loss and grief, family and friendships, forgiveness and love. The character driven premise is emotional, dramatic and edgy; the romance is fated and passionate; the characters are desperate, dynamic and a little bit broken.

Reading Order and Previous Reviews
Ice Breaker
Heartbreaker
Dealbreaker
Rulebreaker

Copy supplied for review

Reviewed by Sandy

KAT MIZERA

USA TODAY Bestselling Author Kat Mizera was born in Miami Beach with a healthy dose of Wanderlust. She’s lived from coast to coast, and everywhere in between, but home is wherever her family is. A devoted mom and wife to her wonderful and supportive husband (Kevin) and two amazing boys (Nick and Max), Kat loves to travel the globe with her adventurous, hockey loving family. Greece is at the top of that list. She hopes to one day retire there, spending her days writing books on the beach.

Kat is former freelance sports writer who now writes steamy hockey romance about her favorite fictional teams, the Las Vegas Sidewinders and the Lauderdale Knights. The library of novels she’s penned also include sexy contemporary stories about baseball stars, alpha sex club owners, bodyguards, rock stars, and royalty. Regardless of genre, her books about bad boys with hearts of gold will steal your breath, rock your world and melt your heart.

To find out about Kat Mizera’s  upcoming releases and giveaways, sign up for her newsletter here!

For more information on Kat Mizera and her books visit: https://katmizera.com/

FOLLOW: Goodreads / Twitter (X)/ Facebook/ Amazon Author / Instagram

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ELISE FABER

USA Today bestselling author, Elise Faber, loves chocolate, Star Wars, Harry Potter, and hockey (the order depending on the day and how well her team—the Sharks!—are playing). She and her husband also play as much hockey as they can squeeze into their schedules, so much so that their typical date night is spent on the ice. Elise changes her hair color more often than some people change their socks, loves sparkly things, and is the mom to two exuberant boys.

She lives in Northern California. Connect with her in her Facebook group, the Fabinators or email her at elisefaberauthor@gmail.com

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Lucky Laces (Eagles Hockey 4) by Elise Faber-review tour

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ABOUT THE BOOK: Release Date September 29, 2025

One moment captured on a jumbotron changed my life.
One glance at that screen and…I was Coldplayed.
My fiancé getting caught canoodling on national TV was not on my bingo card for my first season of coaching the NHL’s Oakland Eagles.
Neither was falling for a hockey player on my roster.
I’m not in the market for love, not after being humiliated, and I’m certainly not going to date one of my own players.
Only…the universe keeps pushing us together and every moment I spend with Hudson means my attraction to him grows…until I can’t seem to stay away.
And then I find out he’s playing the long game—
Because he has absolutely no intention of letting me go.

••••••

REVIEW: LUCKY LACES is the fourth instalment in Elise Faber’s contemporary, adult EAGLES HOCKEY erotic, hockey romance series, a part of her numerous interconnected hockey series. This is NHL Oakland Eagles’ head coach Diana ‘Dee Dee’ Connors, and hockey player Hudson Blackwood’s story line. LUCKY LACES can be read as a stand alone without any difficulty. Any important information from the previous story lines is revealed where necessary.

Told from dual first person perspectives (Diana and Hudson) LUCKY LACES follows the building but potentially forbidden relationship between our story line couple. Diana Connors‘ first game as head coach of other Oakland Eagles is interrupted when her fiance is caught with another woman on the jumbotron, and in the ensuing nightmare, Diana finds herself trapped in her office with hockey player Hudson Blackwood, in the wake of an earthquake that has rocked Oakland California. An injured Hudson, and a profession of desire finds our couple struggling to keep their new relationship a secret, a relationship that has the potential to threaten the entire organization.

The world building focus on the growing love between Dee and Hudson, as Hudson is placed on injured reserve, while he recovers from the injury sustained in the earthquake. Dee battles between head and heart knowing their relationship may threaten her position with the team, in the wake of an already questionable start with her former fiance making headline news.

The relationship between Dee and Hudson begins as coach and player but quickly turns into something more. Trapped together for several hours, Dee is desperate to protect the man with whom she will fall in love but behind the scenes someone else is determined to destroy their careers. The $ex scenes are provocative and intense but I dislike the use of a certain four-letter word in my romance story lines.

There is a large ensemble cast of energetic and familiar secondary and supporting characters including many of Hudson’s teammates, as well as team owner Jean-Michel Dubois, players Cam Jackson and West Stevenson, King, Rome and Rhodes: Dee’s ex fiance Jason, and her neighbor Ernie.

LUCKY LACES is a story of secrets and lies, betrayal and vengeance, family and relationships, friendships and love. The character driven, fast paced premise is edgy and intriguing; the romance is seductive and passionate; the characters are determined, charismatic and dynamic.

Click HERE for Sandy’s review of LOADED LACES

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Reviewed by Sandy

USA Today bestselling author, Elise Faber, loves chocolate, Star Wars, Harry Potter, and hockey (the order depending on the day and how well her team—the Sharks!—are playing). She and her husband also play as much hockey as they can squeeze into their schedules, so much so that their typical date night is spent on the ice. Elise changes her hair color more often than some people change their socks, loves sparkly things, and is the mom to two exuberant boys.

She lives in Northern California. Connect with her in her Facebook group, the Fabinators or email her at elisefaberauthor@gmail.com

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Rulebreaker (Gamebreakers 4) by Kat Mizera & Elise Faber-review

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💜 Rulebreaker (Gamebreakers 4) by Kat Mizera & Elise Faber-review tour💜

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She’s everything I shouldn’t want.
But that’s never stopped me before.
I didn’t become a billionaire before the age of thirty by playing it safe. I’m a risk-taker…except when it comes to matters of the heart.
Until Lily.
The pop phenom is all legs and curves, with a boisterous laugh and a wicked sense of humor—everything that drives me crazy. She drives me crazy.
But the more we butt heads, the more I crave the sound of her voice…the feel of her body against mine.
Except I’m positive she’s hiding something from me. Something big.
I let someone else keep secrets once—I won’t allow that again.
She’s mine.
And I won’t stop until she knows it.

••••••

 

REVIEW: RULEBREAKER is the fourth instalment in the contemporary, adult GAMEBREAKERS erotic, romance series focusing on a tight knit group of friends held together but a common loss, co-authored by Kat Mizera and Elise Faber. This is billionaire businessman Atlas Delarosa, and country singer turned pop star Lily Maxwell’s story line. RULEBREAKER can be read as a stand alone without any difficulty. Any important information from the previous story lines is revealed where necessary.

Told from dual first person perspectives (Lily and Atlas) RULEBREAKER follows the building but struggling relationship between our story line couple. Lily Maxwell is at the top of her game, travelling and touring, with little time for a relationship or anything else. Atlas Delarosa is overworked, struggling to keep his head in the proverbial game when all he wants is to claim the woman who refuses to settle down but a woman whose secrets she doesn’t want exposed. While Atlas continues to cross the country in an effort to seduce the woman with whom he is falling in love, Lily refuses to define their relationship in the face of secrets back home.

NOTE: For followers of the authors, there is a slight cross over with Elise Faber’s EALGES HOCKEY / OAK RIDGE VINEYARD series.

The world building follows friendships, business dealings, concert tours , back stories, and secrets than threaten the growing love between our story line couple.

The relationship between Lily and Atlas begins as a one-night stand in which Lily ghosted our story line hero.Lily Maxwell doesn’t do relationships, too busy on the road but a deeper secret threatens more than her friendships but the growing love of a man who refuses to listen when the truth is revealed. The $ex scenes are intimate and provocative without the use of over the top, sexually graphic language and text.

There is a large ensemble cast of charismatic and fun secondary and supporting characters including the return of Banks and Aspen, Jade and Royal, Hudson and Willow; Atlas’ PA and friend Briar; Jean-Michel Dubois and Tiffany Hernandez( Eagles Hockey: Oak Ride Vineyard).
RULEBREAKERS is a story of secrets and lies, betrayal and heart break, family and acceptance, forgiveness and love. The character driven premise is captivating, emotional and intriguing; the romance is seductive and passionate; the characters are determined and energetic.

 

Reading Order and Previous Reviews
Ice Breaker
Heartbreaker
Dealbreaker

Copy supplied for review

Reviewed by Sandy

KAT MIZERA

USA TODAY Bestselling Author Kat Mizera was born in Miami Beach with a healthy dose of Wanderlust. She’s lived from coast to coast, and everywhere in between, but home is wherever her family is. A devoted mom and wife to her wonderful and supportive husband (Kevin) and two amazing boys (Nick and Max), Kat loves to travel the globe with her adventurous, hockey loving family. Greece is at the top of that list. She hopes to one day retire there, spending her days writing books on the beach.

Kat is former freelance sports writer who now writes steamy hockey romance about her favorite fictional teams, the Las Vegas Sidewinders and the Lauderdale Knights. The library of novels she’s penned also include sexy contemporary stories about baseball stars, alpha sex club owners, bodyguards, rock stars, and royalty. Regardless of genre, her books about bad boys with hearts of gold will steal your breath, rock your world and melt your heart.

To find out about Kat Mizera’s  upcoming releases and giveaways, sign up for her newsletter here!

For more information on Kat Mizera and her books visit: https://katmizera.com/

FOLLOW: Goodreads / Twitter (X)/ Facebook/ Amazon Author / Instagram

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ELISE FABER

USA Today bestselling author, Elise Faber, loves chocolate, Star Wars, Harry Potter, and hockey (the order depending on the day and how well her team—the Sharks!—are playing). She and her husband also play as much hockey as they can squeeze into their schedules, so much so that their typical date night is spent on the ice. Elise changes her hair color more often than some people change their socks, loves sparkly things, and is the mom to two exuberant boys.

She lives in Northern California. Connect with her in her Facebook group, the Fabinators or email her at elisefaberauthor@gmail.com

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MARRIED TO NUMBER 22 (Grizzlies Hockey 1) by Elise Faber-review

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🩵🏒MARRIED TO NUMBER 22 (Grizzlies Hockey 1) by Elise Faber-review tour🏒🩵

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ABOUT THE BOOK: Release Date July 21, 2025

I signed the contract.

I just didn’t expect her to show up ten years later, ready to cash it in.

Recently traded to the Grizzlies, I’m struggling to find my place on the team. I’ve changed coasts, moved away from my best friend, from the Breakers who became family, and…I’m alone.
And it’s my birthday.

A fact that everyone around me seems to have forgotten.Until a knock at the door proves differently.
I was in love with Luna when I was a teenager, and now she’s on my doorstep, vivacious and beautiful and…holding a piece of paper I barely remember.

One that says we’ll get married…
And I think I’m just insane enough to say yes.

•••••••

REVIEW: MARRIED TO NUMBER 22 is the first instalment in Elise Faber’s contemporary, adult GRIZZLIES HOCKEY erotic,hockey romance series, a spin off from the author’s EAGLES HOCKEY/ OAKRDIGE VINEYARDS series. This is twenty-five year old, Grizzlies hockey player Aiden Black , and twenty-five year old, heiress Luna Maybelle’s story line. MARRIED TO NUMBER 22 can be read as a stand alone without any difficulty. Several characters cross over for cohesion between series.

Told from dual first person perspectives (Aiden and Luna) MARRIED TO NUMBER 22 follows the rebuilding relationship between our story line couple. Aiden Black and Luna Maybelle were childhood best friends but ten years earlier, at the ages of fifteen, Aiden signed a contract with our heroine agreeing to marry when they turned twenty-five but Aiden and Luna’s lives went in opposite directions, and Luna’s reappearance in Aiden’s life means something must have gone wrong Her personal and professional life are spiraling out of control; desperate for help, Luna is hoping Aiden’s promise of marriage was real.

The world building follows Luna and Aiden’s rekindling friendship, a relationship that fell apart ten years earlier but the death of Luna’s beloved grandmother has snowballed with promises, pledges and caveats, and Aiden is the only man Luna has ever loved.

The relationship between Luna and Aiden is one of second chances. Ten years earlier, having made a pledge, and each of their lives went in different directions, Aiden had never stopped loving the woman who walked away but Luna is in trouble, and Aiden is determined to help our story line heroine. The $ex scenes are seductive and passionate without the use of over the top, sexually graphic language and text.

The secondary and supporting characters include the introduction of Luna’s questionable brother John and father Frank, and Aiden’s supportive family and friends including teammates Smitty and Gray. We are reintroduced to the return of billionaire Jean-Michel Dubois, owner of the Eagles Hockey, Oak Ridge Vineyards and Titan Capital; Jace Henderson, and teenage Bri.

MARRIED TO NUMBER 22 is a story of secrets and lies, power and control, betrayal and vengeance, family and relationships, acceptance and love. The character driven premise is thought provoking, captivating and emotional; the romance is spirited; the characters are edgy and sassy.

Copy supplied for review

Reviewed by Sandy

USA Today bestselling author, Elise Faber, loves chocolate, Star Wars, Harry Potter, and hockey (the order depending on the day and how well her team—the Sharks!—are playing). She and her husband also play as much hockey as they can squeeze into their schedules, so much so that their typical date night is spent on the ice. Elise changes her hair color more often than some people change their socks, loves sparkly things, and is the mom to two exuberant boys.

She lives in Northern California. Connect with her in her Facebook group, the Fabinators or email her at elisefaberauthor@gmail.com

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DEALBREAKER (Gamebreakers 3) Elise Faber & Kat Mizera-review tour

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DEALBREAKER (Gamebreakers 3) Elise Faber & Kat Mizera-review tour

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ABOUT THE BOOK: Release Date June 23, 2025

She’s the biggest movie star in the world.
And she’s in danger.
My specialty is security for the rich and famous, so when legendary actress Willow St. Claire asks for my help protecting her, I can’t say no.
The only problem is that I’m in danger too.
Of losing my heart.
She’s smart and sweet, beautiful and kind, and despite my determination to never fall in love again I know I’m going to make her mine.
But when her past catches up with her, the future I’ve begun to plan is suddenly at risk.
I might lose her.
And everything I never knew I wanted.

••••

REVIEW: DEALBREAKER is the third instalment in the contemporary, adult GAMEBREAKERS erotic, romantic suspense series co-authored by Kat Mizera and Elise Faber. This is former US Marine turned security specialist Hudson Dash , and actress Willow St. Claire’s story line. DEALBREAKER can be read as a stand alone without any difficulty. Any important information from the previous story lines is revealed where necessary.

NOTE: Due to the nature of the story line premise, there may be triggers for more sensitive readers.

Told from dual first person perspectives (Hudson and Willow) DEALBREAKER follows in the aftermath of separate attacks, and recovery for our story line couple. Hudson Dash’s most recent assignment ends with a broken hip and sprained ankle. While in the hospital, frustrated with his recovery, Hudson overhears a series of threats against another patient, and quickly discovers former child actress Willow St. Claire, the target of the abuse. Willow St. Claire is a survivor whose life is no longer under her own control, and Hudson has offered her protection from the man who is determined to destroy her life. As Hudson and Willow begin their recovery together, someone else is waiting behind the scenes to finish it all.

The world building follows Hudson and Willow from hospitalization to recovery in the face of smear campaigns and lies directed towards our story line heroine. Willow has not been in control of her own life since her earlier years and a show of her own, and the team at Hudson’s elite security and bodyguard firm for the rich and famous, offers Willow the opportunity to face down the man who has taken control of her life.

The relationship between Hudson and Willow is one of immediate attraction. Hudson knows that Willow is in trouble, and is determined to protect the woman with whom he will quickly fall in love. Willow has had no one to protect her, from an early age. The rampant excess and emotional betrayal in the industry has left Willow a shell of her former self. The $ex scenes are intimate and provocative without the use of over the top, sexually graphic language and text.

Once again, we are reintroduced to Hudson Dash’s close knit group of friends and co-workers: former rock guitarist Royal Ewing and Jade Cantrell, hockey player Banks Christianson and his fiancée Aspen, Atlas; Dash’s sister Briar and her daughter Frankie; and Willow’s ex Dylan Durand. Atlas’ story line is next.

DEALBREAKER is a story of betrayal and vengeance, abuse and survival, family and friendships, acceptance and love. The character driven premise is fast paced, dramatic and entertaining; the romance is spirited and sensitive. ; the characters are sassy, charismatic and animated.

Reading Order and Previous Reviews
Ice Breaker
Heartbreaker

Copy supplied for review

Reviewed by Sandy

 

KAT MIZERA

USA TODAY Bestselling Author Kat Mizera was born in Miami Beach with a healthy dose of Wanderlust. She’s lived from coast to coast, and everywhere in between, but home is wherever her family is. A devoted mom and wife to her wonderful and supportive husband (Kevin) and two amazing boys (Nick and Max), Kat loves to travel the globe with her adventurous, hockey loving family. Greece is at the top of that list. She hopes to one day retire there, spending her days writing books on the beach.

Kat is former freelance sports writer who now writes steamy hockey romance about her favorite fictional teams, the Las Vegas Sidewinders and the Lauderdale Knights. The library of novels she’s penned also include sexy contemporary stories about baseball stars, alpha sex club owners, bodyguards, rock stars, and royalty. Regardless of genre, her books about bad boys with hearts of gold will steal your breath, rock your world and melt your heart.

To find out about Kat Mizera’s  upcoming releases and giveaways, sign up for her newsletter here!

For more information on Kat Mizera and her books visit: https://katmizera.com/

FOLLOW: Goodreads / Twitter (X)/ Facebook/ Amazon Author / Instagram

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ELISE FABER

USA Today bestselling author, Elise Faber, loves chocolate, Star Wars, Harry Potter, and hockey (the order depending on the day and how well her team—the Sharks!—are playing). She and her husband also play as much hockey as they can squeeze into their schedules, so much so that their typical date night is spent on the ice. Elise changes her hair color more often than some people change their socks, loves sparkly things, and is the mom to two exuberant boys.

She lives in Northern California. Connect with her in her Facebook group, the Fabinators or email her at elisefaberauthor@gmail.com

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Bottles & Blades/ Beauty & the Boardroom by Elise Faber-reviews

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🤍BOTTLES AND BLADES/ BEAUTY AND THE BOARDROOM (Eagles Hockey: Oak Ridge Vineyard 1 & 2) by Elise Faber-review tour🤍

BOTTLES AND BLADES
Eagles Hockey: Oak Ridge Vineyard 1
by Elise Faber
Genre: adult, contemporary, erotic, romance

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ABOUT THE BOOK: Release Date February 24, 2025

I fell in love with a billionaire.I just didn’t know it.Jean-Michel Dubois is the owner of the professional hockey team, the Oakland Eagles, and established the world-renowned Oak Ridge Vineyards.

And…he’s fallen for me.Me. The boring woman who spends her time studying, baking cookies, and nannying for an adorable little girl. A relationship between us makes no sense—I’ve tried to make him see that.

But he’s a successful businessman for a reason.He’s ruthless and goes after what he wants.And he’s decided…That’s me.

•••••

REVIEW: BOTTLES AND BLADES is the first full length instalment in Elise Faber’s contemporary, adult EAGLES HOCKEY; OAK RIDGE VINEYARD erotic,romance series- a spin off from the author’s EAGLES HOCKEY. This is Oakland Eagles team owner and Oak Ridge Vineyards owner Jean-Michel Dubois, and nanny Tiffany ‘Tiff’ Hernandez’ story line. BOTTLES AND BLADES can be read as a stand alone without any difficulty. Any important information from the previous story line is revealed where necessary.

Told from dual first person perspectives (Jean-Michel and Tiff) BOTTLES AND BLADES follows the building romance and relationship between billionaire businessman and single father Jean-Michel Dubois, and twenty-seven year old nanny Tiff Henderson. A trip to the grocery finds Jean-Michel without his wallet or phone, only to be ‘rescued’ by our story line heroine, a young woman who is barely able to afford herself. Determined to repay Tiff’s act of kindness, Jean-Michel becomes our heroine’s guardian and protector in the face of personal struggles and private battles but Jean-Michel’s past refuses to let go, and Tiff will find herself the target of someone else’s jealousy and greed.

The world building focuses on the dysfunctional family dynamics of both the Dubois and Hernandez families. Tiff battles between head and heart as her own past is constantly used against her; and Jean-Michel’s ex is determined to destroy his life.

The relationship between Tiff and Jean-Michel is one of immediate attraction but Jean-Michel believes he is too old for our story line heroine, a young woman who has struggled most of her life but Jean-Michel is desperate to protect the woman with whom he is falling in love, a woman who strives for independence in the face of horrific adversities. The $ex scenes are intimate and impassioned without the use of over the top, sexually graphic language and text.

The secondary and supporting characters are energetic and dynamic including the return of Jean-Michel’s daughter Chrissy and Rome (Broken Laces/Eagles Hockey), Chrissy’s best friend Rory; JM’s ex wife Angela, as well as business associates Marie Austen, and Jace Henderson; Tiff’s parents Diego and Roberta Hernandez; and her boss Stefan Barie and Brittany Plantain.

BOTTLES AND BLADES is a story of betrayal and vengeance, jealousy and greed, family and friendships, relationships and love. The premise is dramatic and edgy; the romance is seductive; the characters are determined and charismatic.

I do have an issue with a number of redundancies in the story line especially as it pertains to ‘nicknames’ and ‘pet names’. Honey was used 34 times: Buttercup was used 104 times, and Baby 90 times- I was starting to believe Jean-Michel forgot our heroine’s name.

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BEAUTY AND THE BOARDROOM
(Eagles Hockey: Oak Ridge Vineyard 2)
by Elise Faber
Genre: adult, contemporary, erotic, romance

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ABOUT THE BOOK: Release Date May 26, 2025

I’m not looking for forever. My gorgeous, billionaire neighbor has decided otherwise. I’ve been burned by enough bad ex-boyfriends to know that love isn’t in the cards for me. I work hard, keep my head down, and avoid all romantic attachments like the plague.

The only trouble? The infuriating man who lives just down the hall doesn’t seem to understand that. Jace Henderson is beautiful, rich, and his veneer of perpetual, carefree bachelor is hiding a soft heart. A possessive heart. Because he’s decided he wants me.

Not just for one night.
But forever.

And the worst part is…the more time I spend with him, the more I think I want forever too


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REVIEW: BEAUTY AND THE BOARDROOM is the second instalment in Elise Faber’s contemporary, adult EAGLES HOCKEY; OAK RIDGE VINEYARD erotic, romance series, set in the author’s Eagles Hockey world. This is billionaire businessman Jace Henderson, and executive at Titan Capital Marie Austen’s story line. BEAUTY AND THE BOARDROOM can be read as a stand alone but for back story and cohesion I recommend reading the series in order as there is a continuing premise throughout.

NOTE: Some of the events of BEAUTY AND THE BOARDROOM cross over with and run parallel to some of the events of BOTTLES AND BLADES.

Told from dual first person perspectives (Jace and Marie) BEAUTY AND THE BOARDROOM follows the building romance and relationship between billionaire businessman and CEO of Genen-core Jace Henderson, and executive at Titan Capital Marie Austen. Jace’s new neighbor is a feisty woman who stirs something deep within our story line hero but little do they know, they have a mutual interest that is disrupting several business ventures and financial deals, and in this, Marie is about to dive into the proverbial rabbit hole to uncover the truth.

The world building mainly focuses on the back and forth between our story line couple, yet the series conflict is barely addressed. Titan Capital owner Jean-Michel Dubois’s business has been targeted, and the fall-out is affecting Jace Henderson’s medical research at Genen-core.
The relationship between Jace and Marie is one of immediate attraction but begins acrimoniously with the ‘theft’ of a Lyft ride. Jace is determined to uncover the who, what and why of our story line heroine, a woman who doesn’t do relationships due to issues of trust. The $ex scenes are provocative and intense without the use of over the top, sexually graphic language and text.

The secondary and supporting characters are limited. We are reintroduced to billionaire Jean-Michel Dubois,and his daughter Chrissy and her husband Rome (Knotted Laces)/ Eagles Hockey 1) and Athena ‘Attie’ Phillips (Knotted Laces/Eagles Hockey 2) as well as Jace’s best friend Brooks Saxton. Brooks story line is next.

BEAUTY AND THE BOARDROOM is a story of trust and misunderstanding, secrets and lies, family and friendships, acceptance and love. The character driven premise is entertaining and engaging; the romance is seductive; the characters are determined and dynamic but similarly to book one BOTTLES AND BLADES, the redundancy of certain pet names is distracting. Cookie is mentioned 93 times, once again leading me to believe the hero has forgotten the heroine’s name 😉

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Reviews by Sandy

USA Today bestselling author, Elise Faber, loves chocolate, Star Wars, Harry Potter, and hockey (the order depending on the day and how well her team—the Sharks!—are playing). She and her husband also play as much hockey as they can squeeze into their schedules, so much so that their typical date night is spent on the ice. Elise changes her hair color more often than some people change their socks, loves sparkly things, and is the mom to two exuberant boys.

She lives in Northern California. Connect with her in her Facebook group, the Fabinators or email her at elisefaberauthor@gmail.com

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ABOUT THE BOOK: Release Date April 28, 2025

She’s the one woman I can’t have.
And yet I can’t let her go…
I’ve respected Joey—Josephine—Banks from the moment I first came to the Sierra Hockey organization.
Over the years, that respect grew into friendship…and eventually, it became something more. Something dangerous. Something that I could never allow myself to have.
So I stayed away.
But then I discover the truth about Joey’s past with the team’s former head coach and everything changes.
I can’t stay away.
I don’t care about bad press or dumb decisions or all the ways a relationship between us can implode.
I just know I’ll do everything to make her mine.

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REVIEW:ON THE FLY is the fourth instalment in Elise Faber’s contemporary adult SIERRA HOCKEY erotic, hockey romance series. This is general manager of the Sierra Hockey team Damon Connors, and head coach Joey Banks’ story line. ON THE FLY can be read as a stand alone without any difficulty. Any important information from the previous storylines is revealed where necessary.

NOTE: Due to the nature of the story line premise there WILL BE triggers for more sensitive readers.

Told from dual first person perspectives (Joey and Damon) ON THE FLY follows the building but potentially forbidden relationship between Sierra Hockey team GM Damon Connors, and head coach Joey Banks. Joey Banks isn’t new to hockey but her position as the head coach of the Sierra Hockey team places our heroine in the spotlight. Joey has secrets she refuses to reveal until the man who controls her career, also control her heart. Damon Connors doesn’t do relationships but his attraction to his new head coach stirs something deep within our story line hero. Damon has secrets of his own, and in this, he sees the missing parts of the woman with whom he is falling in love but when the past returns, Damon is determined to protect our story line heroine, even if she is willing to take a stand on her own.

The world building pulls the reader into a timely and heart breaking backstory of neglect, abuse of power, and personal and professional betrayal. The Sierra Hockey Club is struggling to come back from an horrific scandal, and with Joey as the new head coach, Damon is determined to prove the team is worthy of winning it all.

The relationship between Joey and Damon is one of the forbidden although the power dynamic is more than equal. Damon doesn’t want to get involved with the team’s new head coach but the heart wants what the head is refusing to deny. Joey Banks is determined to prove she is worthy of the position of the Sierra’s new head coach but a relationship with the GM could mean the end of her hockey career. The $ex scenes are intimate and passion without the use of over the top, sexually graphic language and text.

We are re-introduced to several team members of the Sierra Hockey Team including Lake, Leo, Riggs, Storm, and Colt Madden, as well as Damon’s sister Kylie, and Joey’s parents John and Beth.

ON THE FLY is a story of secrets and lies, betrayal and vengeance, power and control, family and relationships, acceptance and love . The premise is emotional, heart breaking and captivating; the romance is seductive; the characters are determined, dynamic and charismatic.

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Reviewed by Sandy

 

USA Today bestselling author, Elise Faber, loves chocolate, Star Wars, Harry Potter, and hockey (the order depending on the day and how well her team—the Sharks!—are playing). She and her husband also play as much hockey as they can squeeze into their schedules, so much so that their typical date night is spent on the ice. Elise changes her hair color more often than some people change their socks, loves sparkly things, and is the mom to two exuberant boys.

She lives in Northern California. Connect with her in her Facebook group, the Fabinators or email her at elisefaberauthor@gmail.com

FOLLOW: Website / Facebook/ Instagram/ Goodreads/ Pinterest

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