One desperate 911 call. One openly gay coach who refuses to look away. One chance to escape before the next fist lands.
Morgan Oakson is a skilled NHL defenseman living a dangerous secret. Behind closed doors, his controlling boyfriend holds all the power—until Marshall Davies, his coach, steps in and changes everything.
What begins as survival becomes a hard-won love story of healing, trust, and courage. Across three books, Morgan and Marshall fight for each other, for their team, and for a future where being out and proud doesn’t cost them the game they love.
From the raw intensity of Playing for Keeps, through the emotional reckoning of One More Face-Off, to the triumphant conclusion of Beyond the Boards, this is a story about love after trauma, found family, and rewriting the rules of hockey itself.
The complete Shatter the Ice series is now available.
Perfect for readers who love:
Hurt/comfort stories
Gay hockey romance
Coach/player dynamics
Found family
Emotional sports romance with heart and heat
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Raised in the south, Wall Street Journal and USA Today Bestselling Author MariaLisa deMora learned about the magic of books at an early age. Every summer, she would spend hours in the local library, devouring books of every genre. Self-described as a book-a-holic, she says "I've always loved to read, but then I discovered writing, and found I adored that, too. For reading...if nothing else is available, I've been known to read the back of the cereal box."