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Home Ice (Portland Storm Book 11) Kindle Edition

by Catherine Gayle (Author) Format: Kindle Edition
4.6 out of 5 stars 415
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USA Today bestselling author Catherine Gayle presents another novella in the Portland Storm hockey romance series.

Tough-as-nails Portland Storm head coach Mattias Bergstrom is hard on his players, molding them into heroes on the ice. He’d never let them see his warm, soft side—something he saves only for his younger sister, who has special needs. But when a hockey event brings a sexy, single mother and her four rambunctious daughters into his life, that icy exterior quickly melts away for her youngest, who reminds him of his dear sister.

Paige Calhoun has her hands full with four teenage daughters who are beyond boy crazy. Throw crushes on hockey players into the mix, and they’re almost too much to handle. But when Paige meets the Storm’s all-business but irresistible coach, she finds herself as smitten as her girls, and Mattias couldn’t be happier. With a Home Ice advantage, Mattias lets his icy exterior melt away to prove to Paige how hot they can be together.

***This is a novella-length work***
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Editorial Reviews

From the Author

Dear reader,

The books of the Portland Storm series are hockey romances, but they go much deeper than the sport of hockey. These books touch on real-world issues such as rape, cancer, miscarriage, bullying, PTSD, grief, addiction, and many other similar subjects. If you have triggers, be aware that these books may very well contain material which could trigger you. That said, I endeavor to tackle these issues with sensitivity and compassion.

Additionally, many readers have requested that I put a TISSUE WARNING on the books in this series. I've received notes from readers about every single book in the series, in which readers tell me how the characters and the story brought them to tears. You may not need tissues for each book--the story line that resonates most for you may not be the one that others responded to in that way--but don't say I didn't warn you.

On that note, I have another warning for you: my hockey players curse like...well...hockey players. And there is a fair amount of sex in these books. If cursing and sex aren't your cup of tea, these books probably won't be, either.

The PORTLAND STORM series reading order
BREAKAWAY
ON THE FLY
TAKING A SHOT
LIGHT THE LAMP
DELAY OF GAME
DOUBLE MAJOR
IN THE ZONE
HOLIDAY HAT TRICK
COMEBACK
DROPPING GLOVES
HOME ICE
MISTLETOE MISCONDUCT
LOSING AN EDGE
GAME BREAKER
DEFENSIVE ZONE
POWER PLAY
NEUTRAL ZONE
FREE AGENT
JOURNEYMAN (releasing September 27, 2018)
SLEIGH BELLS & SLAP SHOTS (releasing November 29, 2018)

The Portland Storm series is also being made available in boxed sets.
PORTLAND STORM: THE FIRST PERIOD contains Breakaway, On the Fly, Taking a Shot, and Light the Lamp
PORTLAND STORM: THE SECOND PERIOD contains Delay of Game, Double Major, In the Zone, Holiday Hat Trick, and Comeback
PORTLAND STORM: THE THIRD PERIOD contains Dropping Gloves, Home Ice, Mistletoe Misconduct, Losing an Edge, and Game Breaker
PORTLAND STORM: OVERTIME (releasing June 21, 2018) will contain Defensive Zone, Power Play, and Neutral Zone.
One more boxed set will follow.

Also look for Catherine Gayle's TULSA THUNDERBIRDS hockey romance series. The Thunderbirds series is a spin-off from the Storm, featuring some familiar characters, lots of hockey action, and the same emotional backdrop, put together in a sexier, edgier package. You do not need to read the Thunderbirds series to enjoy the Storm series, although there are likely to be a few storylines that overlap to a small degree.

BURY THE HATCHET
SMOKE SIGNALS
GHOST DANCE
RITES OF PASSAGE
RAIN DANCE
DREAM CATCHER (June 9, 2018)
ON THE WARPATH (releasing May 16, 2019)
TULSA THUNDERBIRDS: SQUARE ONE, a boxed set containing Bury the Hatchet, Smoke Signals, and Ghost Dance
TULSA THUNDERBIRDS: SQUARE PEGS, a boxed set containing Rites of Passage, Rain Dance, and Dream Catcher, will release on November 1, 2018.
Another boxed set will follow.

Product details

  • ASIN ‏ : ‎ B00XQTQFR4
  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ Night Shift Publishing (August 13, 2015)
  • Publication date ‏ : ‎ August 13, 2015
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • File size ‏ : ‎ 5558 KB
  • Simultaneous device usage ‏ : ‎ Unlimited
  • Text-to-Speech ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • Screen Reader ‏ : ‎ Supported
  • Enhanced typesetting ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • X-Ray ‏ : ‎ Not Enabled
  • Word Wise ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • Sticky notes ‏ : ‎ On Kindle Scribe
  • Print length ‏ : ‎ 120 pages
  • Customer Reviews:
    4.6 out of 5 stars 415

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Catherine Gayle is a USA Today bestselling author of contemporary romance and Regency-set historical romance, with more than three-quarters of a million books sold worlwide. She's a transplanted Texan living in North Carolina with three extremely spoiled felines. In her spare time, she watches way too much hockey and reality TV, plans fun things to do for the Nephew Monster's next visit, and performs experiments in the kitchen which are rarely toxic.

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4.6 out of 5 stars
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5.0 out of 5 stars Home Ice (Portland Storm Book 11)
Reviewed in the United States on July 7, 2022
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The love story of Martias and Paige. Martial meet Paige when her daughter, Sophie saw 501 and run to him and put him into a bear hug. Sophie has Down Syndrome, she has a huge crush on 501 and she want to play hockey. Can Sophie get her wish and will Martias and Paige find love? Great story.
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CINDY F.
5.0 out of 5 stars Another really great addition to this FANTASTIC series!
Reviewed in the United States on August 16, 2015
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Catherine Gayle you've gone and done it again! You find a way to reel me in right from the beginning, and the ability to hold me like a captive until the very last word in the story. What I love the most about her stories is that, she's not afraid to tackle some really delicate and tough issues in her stories, and I for one; stand up and applaud her for that. She also has the canny ability of pulling her readers in the story, it's like watching the whole thing unfolding before your very own eyes. And she ALWAYS finds a way of bringing out such raw emotions in her readers, in each and every story she writes, just shows you how great a writer she is.

I have always loved Bergy, even when he acted like a tyrant most of the time, because I knew there was more to him under that crusty facade he had going on all this time. And now we all know what that driving force behind him was all about. I am so glad he finally found his soul mate, someone who brings out the good in him. He deserves his own little peace and happiness. Paige was the perfect character to pull him out of that stupor.

And I also think that Paige is one of the best female characters in this series so far. Not that the others weren't great, because they were. But being a single parent of four teenage daughters is tough enough job, but having to deal with the heartbreak and challenges of one of them having Down Syndrome, would be even tougher for anyone to deal with all alone.

Mattias Bergstrom and Paige Calhoun were, IMO- the perfect pair. And may God Bless those Babcock brothers for being so understanding and wonderful to those four young girls, but especially little Sophie.

I am so hooked and I hope this series never ends.
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4.0 out of 5 stars Great read. I love this series I'm not sure ...
Reviewed in the United States on September 11, 2015
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Catherine Gayle does it again. Great read. I love this series I'm not sure anything could make it bad for me.. though I always wish for more. I know this was a novella but I wanted more from these two characters. Mattias Bergstrom has always interested me and I think he met his match in this book. Can't wait for the next one!
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Heather F.
5.0 out of 5 stars Another score for Catherine Gayle!
Reviewed in the United States on August 13, 2015
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Mattias Bergstrom, head coach of the Portland Storm, is known for keeping his softer side under wraps. He only wants his players to see the hard-assed former player they’ve always known about. The only person who really gets to see it is his sister Linnea who was born with Down syndrome. Bergy has been successful in keeping his private side private until he meets a young girl who reminds him of the sister he loves so much.

Paige Calhoun has brought her four daughters to the StormSkillz event and they couldn’t be more excited. All four girls are giddy over the anticipation of seeing their favorite Storm players, especially 501 – Levi Babcock. When Paige’s youngest daughter spots 501, she is off to claim him for herself and when the Storm’s head coach steps in, Paige suddenly becomes as googlie-eyed as her daughters.

Bergy is immediately drawn to the young girl and sees so much of his sister in her. He decides to give Paige and her girls a weekend they are never going to forget. Will it end after the weekend, or is there more in store for Matti and Paige?

This book tugs at your heartstrings in the most delicious way. I loved the way this story unfolded and watching the normally closed off Matti interact so openly with Paige and her girls was wonderful. Catherine Gayle has once again crafted a story that you don’t want to put down!
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Mary A.
5.0 out of 5 stars Home Ice is a great read!
Reviewed in the United States on September 9, 2015
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I was excited to read Bergy's story. Having read all the books in the series I was hoping that he would get his turn. This is a side of Bergy we haven't seen until now. I loved how the author showed, like in life, people often only let certain people see the 'real' them, the vulnerable person they can be.

Paige and Bergy are attracted to each other from first sight and for Bergy he is ready to act on it. Paige tries hard to be realistic, who wants to be serious with a woman with four daughters one of which has special needs. There is so much to love about Bergy. He has had experience with Down Syndrome but I just knew, even if he hadn't he would have reacted the same. Catherine did a tremendous job at showing that a person can do whatever they want as long as they put their heart and soul into it. I cannot say enough good things about this book. I loved it and recommend both Home Ice and the Portland Storm series.
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Sandy Ross
5.0 out of 5 stars Enjoyable read!
Reviewed in the United States on December 2, 2015
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This story grabbed me when Paige's Down Syndrome daughter, Sophia, takes off across the arena after Levi "501" Babcock her favorite hockey player. Paige and her four daughters are at this hockey game because her ex-husband won tickets and couldn't take the girls. Coach Mattias intervenes and has Levi be Paige's and the girls personal guide for the whole game. Mattias, Paige, and the girls spend the weekend together doing various activities. Mattias lets them know that he has a sister that has Down Syndrome. Mattias and Paige even get to out on a date on their own one weekend when the girls are at their father's house. With the help of the other coaching staff they design a device that helps Sophia get out on the ice to skate. There are funny texting issues where Paige's auto correct calls Mattias "Beefy" instead of "Bergy".
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3.0 out of 5 stars Short and sweet
Reviewed in the United States on June 20, 2016
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I love Catherine Gayle's Portland Storm series. But... I just wasn't that into this book/novella as the rest of the series. I liked Mattias, and his relationship with Sophie, but didn't really feel any connection with the lead female character (which is evident because I just finished the book and can't remember her name).
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lesley
5.0 out of 5 stars A very sweet addition to the Portland Storm family
Reviewed in the United States on August 16, 2015
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I enjoyed this book very much. It was uplifting and sweet but I wish it was a little longer. I wish she had delved into the hero and heroine a little bit more. Home ice is a very nice addition to the Portland Storm series.i can't wait for the next one. I received this book in exchange for an honest review.
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Judy Knisley
5.0 out of 5 stars the Portland Storm series gets better with every new installment
Reviewed in Canada on February 22, 2016
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Catherine has another hit on her hands, the Portland Storm series gets better with every new installment. Bergy and Paige are an amazing couple and you can't help but fall in love with them and I'm looking forward to reading more about them as the series continues.
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Deborah Kimberley
5.0 out of 5 stars 💕💕💕💕💕💕
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on September 10, 2016
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Oh my god. I've loved every book in this series but Bergy just stole my heart in this. Couldn't stop reading it and leaving myself with only 2 hours sleep before work. I do have a complaint though. WAY TOO SHORT!!!!!
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sandrineh
5.0 out of 5 stars so emotionnale i loved it
Reviewed in France on August 28, 2015
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Catherine Gayle is one of those authors who catche me in her net evry stories in amazing this one caught me to the hart all feeling jaught cry pity eand guilt. i came to read because of the hockey i'd stay because of the other theme I was hooked and I can't get enough of her hockeyteam boys and girls In this case it is 5 womens that hold the man (hero to hart) of this book
A single mom and her four daughters but this is more than a romance this book is about taking chances and living your life to the fullest and that's a lesson we can all learn from. Completely heart-warming, a lot of humor mostly thanks to autocorrect and giggly teen girls with crushes, and some supreme sexiness made Home Ice another fantastic addition an emotionnal book to Ms. Gayle's Portland Storm series.
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Gypsy1
5.0 out of 5 stars Five Stars
Reviewed in Australia on May 21, 2016
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Love this series and can't wait for more. Thank you!
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JKAF
5.0 out of 5 stars Special
Reviewed in Canada on August 25, 2015
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I think this was a special book and was very loving! I loved it was so much however I thought that it was extremely to short!
Can't wait for the next book!
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