Name: Between the Whistle and the Quiet (Book #1 in The Reapers & Roses Series)
Rating: 4.9 (61 reviews)
Author: Sophie

Summary

Madison Hales has always believed the world is mostly good—sunshine in human form, even when it gets her into trouble. So when her brother Jaxon asks her for a massive favour, she says yes without thinking. Be a full-time nanny for his teammate’s son. No problem… right? Except the teammate in question is Luca Moretti—the brooding New York Reapers center who was once Madi’s favourite player long before Jaxon went pro. The same Luca Moretti who, in person, is colder than the rink he dominates. Their first meeting ends in disaster, and Madi swears she’ll keep her distance. But seven-year-old Hamish has other plans. As Madi settles into her new role, Luca’s walls begin to crack. Behind the intense stare and quiet intimidation is a man fiercely devoted to his son… and unexpectedly protective of the girl who keeps bringing light into their shadows. She wasn’t supposed to fall for him. He wasn’t supposed to notice her. And letting her in might be the biggest risk Luca’s ever taken.

Genre: Romance

Author: Sophie

Status: Complete

Chapters: 31

Rating: 4.9 (61 reviews)

Age Rating: 18+

Team List

FORWARDS – 13

1st Line

LW – Jaxon Hales

C – Luca Moretti (A)

RW –Malcolm Stevens

2nd Line

LW – Milo Carver

C –Nathaniel Bennett

RW –Elijah Maddox

3rd Line

LW – Isaac “Zac” Marlowe

C – Oliver Strand

RW –Julian Cross

4th Line

LW – Felix Atwood

C – Tanner Briggs

RW – Leo Dufresne

Extra Forward

F – Ryder Keene

DEFENCE – 7

1st Pair

LD –Ethan Stone

RD – Damon Rourke

2nd Pair

LD – Mateo Lindstrom

RD – Brady York

3rd Pair

LD – Nikolai Sokolov

RD – Jamie Pettersson

Extra Defenceman

D – Carson Webb

GOALTENDERS – 2

Starter –Kieran Vance

Backup – Theo Granger

SCRATCH / INJURED LIST

Call-up Forward – Jerred Knox

Call-up Defence – Rowan Kilter

STAFF

Head Coach: Dante Mercer

Assistant Coaches: Brent Collins, Jordy Mahoney

Goaltending Coach: Quinn Hawthorne

General Manager: Cal Donovan

Head Athletic Trainer: Misha Torres

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LoveMC52

As a lifelong hockey fan, I just want to say how much I appreciate that you laid out the team roster as well as the list of mgmt/staff. In regard to that, it's an awesome start for me!

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