title: Hooked
author: Rothert, Brenda
description: From the author of the On the Line and Fire on Ice hockey romance series comes a sultry standalone novel featuring a brooding NHL player who’s hell on skates—and the no-nonsense woman who forces him to clean up his act.
  
  Miranda:
   Even though I’m broke, putting myself through college, and working two jobs, I’m trying to make the best of it. Meanwhile, Jake Birch, hockey’s hottest bad boy, lives in a luxury hotel in downtown Chicago—and still complains about every little thing in his penthouse. But after I tell him off, instead of getting me fired, Jake requests me as his personal housekeeper. Then he starts flirting with me. Only I’m not flirting back . . . at least, I’m trying not to. Did I mention that he’s hockey’s hottest bad boy?
  
  Jake:
   I’ve met the best woman at the worst possible time. Miranda is the fire to my ice—a sexy, charmingly candid spark who breaks down my walls and reminds me what it’s like to feel again. But I’m being forced to date my team owner’s daughter to keep my job, so I can’t be caught with Miranda. Still, we’re getting closer—until Miranda finds out about my “girlfriend.” And that’s not the only secret I’ve been keeping. But Miranda’s the one I want . . . even if she doesn’t believe me.
  Praise for
  Hooked
  “I loved this book, an awesome romance with some chuckles and a little sexiness. I will definitely be checking out other books by Brenda [Rothert] and I absolutely recommend this book.”
  —BookSmacked (Five stars)
   “A sexy, heartwarming tale, that I truly enjoyed. I wouldn’t hesitate to recommend it to anyone who enjoys sports romance or really contemporary romance in general.”
  —Where the Night Kind Roam
  “Sexy, sweet and totally had me swooning. Prepare to get
  Hooked
  .”
  —
  New York Times
   bestselling author Sawyer Bennett
   “
  Hooked
   is sexy, sweet, and full of steam! Jake is pure alpha male and a hockey bad boy. But he steams up the pages with Miranda, a sassy, independent housekeeper. My favorite Brenda Rothert book yet! A total must-read.”
  —
  USA Today
   bestselling author Chelle Bliss
  “The heroine is strong and sassy while the hero is impossible not to love. I laughed out loud several times at cute banter and clever lines. I’d recommend a one-click without hesitation!”
  —
  New York Times
   bestselling author S.E. Hall
  “
  Hooked
   is a sweet, steamy and romantic story with characters you’ll fall in love with.”
  —
  USA Today
   bestselling author Kelly Jamieson
  “Brenda Rothert writes a sweet, compelling hockey romance about a bad-tempered hockey player. I enjoyed this emotional story.”
  —Cocktails & Books
   “Brenda Rothert did a wonderful job with this story. It’s a nice read that I enjoyed 100%!”
  —Cristiina Reads
   “
  Hooked
   is everything that I’ve come to expect from one of Brenda [Rothert’s] books, and more.”
  —Smut Book Junkie Book Reviews
  
   “What a sweet story . . . the banter, the love scenes and the sweet touching moments. It is such an easy and enjoyable read.”
  —Read-Love-Blog
   “Bravo to Brenda! I cannot wait to read more of her books!”
  —Kelly’s Book Blog
   “I loved both characters as they battled through all the hurdles to finding their HEA. . . . I thoroughly enjoyed
  Hooked
  .”
  —Books & Boys Book Blog
  
  Includes an excerpt from another Loveswept title.