Samantha Waylandová nachází inspiraci v rodině, psaní a hokeji. Její tvorba často zkoumá témata lásky a vášně, přičemž styl obohacuje o místní novenanglický kolorit a smysl pro humor. S oblibou si vybírá detaily, které oživují její příběhy a dodávají jim jedinečný ráz.
Mike & Alexei are back, and they’re hotter than ever. After four years with Alexei, there are a few things Mike knows with absolute certainty: he loves Alexei, Alexei loves him, and Alexei gives the very best gifts. This Christmas is no exception, though Mike is having a hell of a time figuring out what, exactly, Alexei’s gift is. Alexei knows his gift this year is going to blow Mike’s mind, but in the meantime, it’s pretty hilarious watching Mike try to figure out what it is. Granted, Alexei does have a lot of surprises in store for Mike this week, and it sure as hell isn’t frankincense and myrrh.
You can build a team, but you have to find your home.Rupert Smythe is fond of many things. Callum Morrison isn't one of them. Rupert is a quiet, thoughtful business man and, sadly, a total wimp. Maybe not the ideal candidate to run a professional hockey team, but he signed on to do it anyway. As his life has reminded him on an almost daily basis since, this isn't the most brilliant idea he's ever had. And that was before Callum showed up.Being in the spotlight is just part of being a professional athlete, but Callum needs a break. He arrives in Moncton unannounced, determined to help grow the team he just bought, and under the assumption he'd be welcome. Possibly he should have tried to make a better first impression.Callum figures he can push through the rest of the summer, never expecting two kids, a host of friends, and his growing feelings for Rupert to derail everything he has ever believed about what he wanted, and what he could have.
Travis Campbell has been at this hockey thing for a while. He knows his days on the ice are numbered, but he's happy with the Moncton Ice Cats and he's still got some time to figure out what comes next. He's been taking college classes online and thought he knew what he was doing, but then he made the ultimate rookie mistake. It turns out the poetry class is not the easier way to get his required English credits. Barnaby Birtwistle has exiled himself to the wilds of New Brunswick, leaving London, his so-called friends, and his cheating ex behind. His life is finally getting back on track, and he's going to keep it that way, even if it means living like a monk.Travis is expecting a bookish nerd to help him pass his staggeringly boring class; Barnaby is expecting a meathead hockey player who struggles to string two words together, let alone appreciate poetry. Turns out that they both have something to learn.
Media darling Hunter Michaelson left home, and his best friend, six years ago and never looked back. He's super comfortable on the ice and in front of the cameras, but his private life is a disaster. He's tired of living a lie and even he feels bad for the women he dates because, as hard as he tries, he feels nothing. Zach Bloom let himself fall in love, once, with his high school bestie, who ghosted him and broke his heart. He's spent the years since focused on his studies, traveling as much as possible, and living happily out and proud. He's focused on his future and not repeating old mistakes. When a chance encounter brings Zack and Hunter face-to-face, their old attraction instantly sparks. They're totally different men now, yet so deliciously familiar. Hunter knows he screwed up in the past and he's willing to do whatever it takes to earn Zach's trust back. But Zach's days of blindly believing Hunter are long gone---been there, done that, got the scars to prove it. Can Hunter prove he's worth trusting and earn back the love he foolishly threw away? Or will Zach choose to leave him in the past? Not Over You is a 45,000 word MM romance featuring hockey players, a dedicated student, meddling friends, a long-overdue apology, and a second chance at love. It takes place in the same world as all of Sam's novels but can be read as a standalone.
Best friends can make the best lovers, but can it last? Patrick didn't think it would be a big deal to kiss his best friend Brandon. Hell, they'd done crazier things to avoid a bar fight. He was totally unprepared to be wildly turned on, the kiss opening up new avenues of pleasure he'd never dreamed of-Patrick, after all, was straight, even if Brandon wasn't. Destiny has never been afraid to ask for what she wants. When she sees Patrick and Brandon together, she knows exactly what that is-the three of them in bed together, preferably with her in the middle of a hot, naked-man sandwich with her two best friends. When Brandon is suddenly hunted by an unknown enemy, the three friends find themselves fighting for their lives-and their hearts.
Olle Svensson came to Canada to play hockey, but now he's wondering if twenty-five is too late to start university back home in Sweden. Things started out well, but then he and some teammates catch his friend, Jamie Gallagher, with a guy in a men's room stall at a random bar. Olle knows he should have stood by Jamie, in the bar and the locker room, but he'd been caught off-guard. He'd thought...well, it doesn't matter anymore what he was thinking. Jamie is in hell. He'd been sure none of his teammates went to that bar, so he could safely blow off a little steam. Now he's been outed against his will and doesn't have a single ally on the team. He's giving serious thought to giving up on hockey until Rupert Smythe-Morrison and the Moncton Ice Cats come to the rescue. Jamie never thought he'd be so happy to be traded. The only down side is that Olle is coming with him.
When three friends dare to succumb to their appetites, they find the perfect recipe for love. Philip and Grace are in love, and they've been together long enough that they're starting to make long-term plans. It's what they both want--it's just not the only thing they both want. Talking about those other desires, though, is difficult. Fortunately, Grace has a plan... Mark has spent years focusing on his restaurant, Valentine's. He was sure it would remain the great love of his life for a while yet, but lately his heart has been telling him something different. For one thing, he can't seem to stop flirting with his hostess, Grace. Or her boyfriend, Philip, for that matter. And neither of them seems to mind in the slightest. Mark knows what he wants, but no part of him believes it's something he can actually have.
‘Tis the season to be jollySomething is bothering Rhian, and his friends and family want to know what that is. His lovers, Garrick and Savannah, think they have an idea and they’re trying to give him some space. His teammates haven’t any clue, but they’re convinced that enough nights out and beautiful women making eyes at him will make it better. And his grandfather and sister just want him to be happy and to know that he is loved.Rhian Savage does know he’s loved. He just wishes everyone else knew it, too.
