Spotlight: Crossing the Line by Alexa Padgett

He’s my boss. My best friend’s brother. And the one man capable of wrecking me all over again.

Knox Wright doesn't let people get close. Neither do I.

He built the Providence Forge hockey franchise with the same control and discipline he used to rebuild his life after refusing the draft. I took a job at his architecture firm because I needed a fresh start after the worst night of my life.

Working for my best friend's brother should have been complicated enough. Falling for my devastatingly intense boss? Definitely not part of the plan.

But Knox sees through the ambition, the grief, and the carefully stitched-together version of myself I show the world. When we're alone, the tension between us burns hotter than either of us can control.

He's the one man I can't afford to want because he's my boss. My best friend's brother. And if we cross that line, there may be no going back.

The closer I get to Knox, the harder it becomes to walk away—even when loving him might cost us both everything we've worked so hard to rebuild.

Crossing the Line is a high-heat forbidden hockey romance featuring a brooding hockey hero, best-friend's-brother romance, workplace tension, a secret relationship, emotional healing, and a deeply satisfying HEA.

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Meet Alexa Padgett

USA Today bestseller Alexa Padgett’s books have garnered accolades from prestigious organizations, including Kirkus Reviews, National Indie Excellence Awards, and Publishers Weekly.

Alexa spent a good part of her youth traveling. From Budapest to Belize, Calgary to Coober Pedy, she soaked in the myriad smells, sounds, and feels of these gorgeous places, wishing she could live in them all–at least for a while. And she does in her books.

She lives in New Mexico with her husband, children, and Great Pyrenees pup, Ash. When not writing, schlepping, or volunteering, she can be found in her tiny kitchen, channeling her inner Barefoot Contessa.

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Spotlight: Unexpected Play by Alexa Padgett

Release Date: September 21

He's my brother's best friend. My new neighbor. And the Providence Forge defenseman who makes me forget I was ever broken.

Coming home to Providence was supposed to be temporary while I finished my master's degree and helped at my family's architecture firm.

I planned to raise my daughter in peace after my ex-fiancé walked away before she was even born.

Then Ryder Mackay moved in next door. The gorgeous pediatrician and part-time Forge enforcer has always been off-limits. He's loyal, steady, and the kind of man who shows up without being asked. Which is exactly why falling for him is such a terrible idea.

Because every time Ryder holds my baby like she belongs in his arms…every time he looks at me like I'm worth more than the wreckage I'm still climbing out of…I start wanting things I swore I'd never risk again: a future and a family. Him.

But Ryder's spent years protecting everyone around him while ignoring what he wants for himself, and if we're not careful, the timing that brought us together might be the very thing that tears us apart.

Previously published as Magnetic Medic, Unexpected Play is a steamy brother's-best-friend hockey romance featuring a protective hero, a single mother rebuilding her life on her own terms, forced proximity, emotional healing, and a fiercely earned happily ever after. Books in the Providence Forge Series can be read standalone — but reading in order deepens the world.

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Meet Alexa Padgett

USA Today bestseller Alexa Padgett’s books have garnered accolades from prestigious organizations, including Kirkus Reviews, National Indie Excellence Awards, and Publishers Weekly.

Alexa spent a good part of her youth traveling. From Budapest to Belize, Calgary to Coober Pedy, she soaked in the myriad smells, sounds, and feels of these gorgeous places, wishing she could live in them all–at least for a while. And she does in her books.

She lives in New Mexico with her husband, children, and Great Pyrenees pup, Ash. When not writing, schlepping, or volunteering, she can be found in her tiny kitchen, channeling her inner Barefoot Contessa.

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Spotlight: Another Chance by Alexa Padgett

Release Date: December 26

He’s her boss. Her heartbreak. Her only safe place.

Gunnar Evaldson built his hockey empire on discipline and grief. After losing his brother, he swore off distractions, attachments, and anything that might crack the armor around his heart.

Then Zaila Monroe walks in.

Brilliant. Blunt. Beautiful. The intern who sees through his control—and makes him feel again.

But Zaila’s already lost her father. And now her mother is dying. Abandoned once as a child, she’s terrified of being left again. So when Gunnar hesitates, she walks—before he can break her.

Only Gunnar won’t let her go. Not this time.

Grumpy boss. Forbidden love. Soul-deep grief. If you love USA Today Bestseller Alexa Padgett’s emotionally wrecked men who fall hard—and fierce women who fight for their hearts—this sports romance will wreck you in the best way.

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Meet Alexa Padgett

USA Today bestseller Alexa Padgett’s books have garnered accolades from prestigious organizations, including Kirkus Reviews, National Indie Excellence Awards, and Publishers Weekly.

Alexa spent a good part of her youth traveling. From Budapest to Belize, Calgary to Coober Pedy, she soaked in the myriad smells, sounds, and feels of these gorgeous places, wishing she could live in them all–at least for a while. And she does in her books.

She lives in New Mexico with her husband, children, and Great Pyrenees pup, Ash. When not writing, schlepping, or volunteering, she can be found in her tiny kitchen, channeling her inner Barefoot Contessa.

To find out about Alexa’s upcoming releases and giveaways, sign up for her newsletter https://alexapadgett.com/newsletter/!

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Spotlight: Another Powerplay by Alexa Padgett

Release Date: March 3

He's a fortress of ice with a heart locked away. She's the oncology nurse who might just melt his defenses. When fate throws them together, sparks fly on and off the ice.

Lennon Cruz, star defenseman for the Houston Wildcatters, thought he had his life figured out. But when Vivian Lee's hat lands in his lap, everything changes. As she cares for his ailing mother, Lennon finds himself drawn to the compassionate nurse who sees beyond his tough exterior.

Together, they champion a cause close to Lennon's scarred heart—reuniting service dogs with their military handlers. But as their connection deepens, buried secrets threaten to shatter their fragile chance at happiness. Can Lennon and Vivian overcome their haunted pasts and open their hearts to love? Or will the ghosts of yesterday destroy their shot at forever?

Get ready for a heart-pounding romance that will leave you breathless. One-click now and immerse yourself in this unputdownable story of healing, hope, and the power of second chances!

Warning: Contains a brooding hockey player with a heart of gold, a fierce nurse who won't take no for an answer, loyal service dogs, and a love so hot it might just melt the ice.

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About the Author

USA Today bestseller Alexa Padgett’s books have garnered accolades from prestigious organizations, including Kirkus Reviews, National Indie Excellence Awards, and Publishers Weekly.

Alexa spent a good part of her youth traveling. From Budapest to Belize, Calgary to Coober Pedy, she soaked in the myriad smells, sounds, and feels of these gorgeous places, wishing she could live in them all–at least for a while. And she does in her books.

She lives in New Mexico with her husband, children, and Great Pyrenees pup, Ash. When not writing, schlepping, or volunteering, she can be found in her tiny kitchen, channeling her inner Barefoot Contessa.

To find out about Alexa’s upcoming releases and giveaways, sign up for her newsletter https://alexapadgett.com/newsletter/!

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Spotlight: Another Holiday by Alexa Padgett

Naomi and Adam were the ultimate NHL power couple. She's a fiercely independent woman with a passion for her career, and he's a celebrated NHL goalie known for his tenacity.

But now, instead of being all settled into family life, Naomi and Adam face challenges they never saw coming. Adam retires from the game he's devoted his life to just as they navigate the emotional rollercoaster of their son's premature arrival. Will their marriage endure the storm, or will challenges tear them apart?

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About the Author

USA Today bestseller Alexa Padgett’s books have garnered accolades from prestigious organizations, including Kirkus Reviews, National Indie Excellence Awards, and Publishers Weekly.

Alexa spent a good part of her youth traveling. From Budapest to Belize, Calgary to Coober Pedy, she soaked in the myriad smells, sounds, and feels of these gorgeous places, wishing she could live in them all–at least for a while. And she does in her books.

She lives in New Mexico with her husband, children, and Great Pyrenees pup, Ash. When not writing, schlepping, or volunteering, she can be found in her tiny kitchen, channeling her inner Barefoot Contessa.

To find out about Alexa’s upcoming releases and giveaways, sign up for her newsletter https://alexapadgett.com/newsletter/!

To learn more about Alexa Padgett & her books, visit here!

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Spotlight: His Saving Grace by Alexa Padgett

Release Date: September 16

Jasmine Grace believed love had abandoned her, leaving only the deep regrets of a painful past. Then Steve Lincoln strides into her life—a rugged military veteran with haunted eyes and a heart barricaded by scars. Their connection ignites faster than a Texas wildfire.

Haunted by his own demons, Steve fears that surrendering to love will unleash the monster he believes himself to be. Yet, their kids see what Jasmine and Steve can’t: two souls meant to heal each other.

As sunsets paint the Texas sky in hues of gold and amber, Jasmine and Steve confront their pasts, embrace second chances, and, just maybe, learn to trust in love again...

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Meet Alexa Padgett

USA Today bestseller Alexa Padgett’s books have garnered accolades from prestigious organizations, including Kirkus Reviews, National Indie Excellence Awards, and Publishers Weekly.

Alexa spent a good part of her youth traveling. From Budapest to Belize, Calgary to Coober Pedy, she soaked in the myriad smells, sounds, and feels of these gorgeous places, wishing she could live in them all–at least for a while. And she does in her books.

She lives in New Mexico with her husband, children, and Great Pyrenees pup, Ash. When not writing, schlepping, or volunteering, she can be found in her tiny kitchen, channeling her inner Barefoot Contessa.

To find out about Alexa’s upcoming releases and giveaways, sign up for her newsletter https://alexapadgett.com/newsletter/

To learn more about Alexa Padgett & her books, visit here!

Connect with Alexa Padgett: https://alexapadgett.com/contact/