Stand Your Ground

Kings of the Ice

De: Kandi Steiner

Narrado por: Audrey Obeyn, Aaron Donahue

I wrote up the contract myself.
Legally binding. Crystal clear. No strings. No feelings.
Just sex—and two million dollars in exchange for my time and expertise.

Carter Fabri may be Tampa Bay’s newest rising star, but off the ice, he’s all Bambi eyes and inexperience. He's a virgin in desperate need of lessons in dominance, seduction, and everything in between.

And I happen to be just the woman to teach him.

I don’t need his money.
But I do need what it can give me.

I’m 32, cut off from my family, and one bill away from drowning in student debt. The fantasy I’ve built around my lifestyle is getting harder to maintain. This pay day would secure the lifestyle I’ve worked too hard to let slip through my fingers and finally give me the chance to save for something I’ve always wanted—something I’ve never told anyone about.

So, I take Carter on as my student. I lay out every rule, every boundary, every carefully controlled term of our arrangement.

What I don’t plan for is how quickly he'd catch on—or how much I’d enjoy letting him take the reins.

This was supposed to be a lesson in power.
But somewhere along the way, I stopped being the one in charge.

I thought I could keep my heart out of it.
I thought I’d accounted for every risk.
But some consequences you can’t predict—no matter how carefully you draft the terms.

©2025 Kandi Steiner (P)2025 Kandi Steiner

wow!!!!

wow wow wow. this had everything you could possibly look and ask for. the characters were top tier. the trauma and recovery. the obsessions. the love. the genuine understanding of boundaries and giving each other space to be themselves. i knew i would love this because kandi steiner wrote it but i was absolutely
blown away.

-Hockey Romance
-Spicy Lessons
-Doctor/Patient
-Obsessed Hero
-Opposites Attract
-Black Cat FMC/
-Golden Retriever MMC
-Forced Proximity

The Sneakiest, Addictive Game of Teacher/Student

I’ve been counting down the days for Carter Fabri’s happily ever after since the very first time he appeared on the page. From that moment, I knew his story would be one worth waiting for—and wow, it did not disappoint.

I expected Livia and Carter’s relationship to be a whirlwind of tension, laughter, and sizzling chemistry. It was all that and so much more. When Carter proposes an arrangement that Livia can’t quite believe is real, their dynamic takes off in the most deliciously unexpected ways. The result? A story that’s funny, heartfelt, and extra spicy in all the best ways.

I’ll admit, it took me a bit to warm up to Livi. Her independence and confidence are admirable, but her emotional walls made it harder for me to connect at first. Still, once she finally lets Carter in, it’s incredibly rewarding to see her layers peel back—and it made their connection that much sweeter.

Carter “Rookie” Fabri completely stole my heart. He’s still the charming, mischievous guy we’ve grown to love, but his growth in this book is what truly makes him shine. He’s equal parts awkward, endearing, and swoon-worthy—honestly, I’d give Kandi all the stars just for him. His ability to turn embarrassing moments into adorable ones, all while fully embracing Livi, made him absolute perfection.

One of my favorite parts of this series has always been the found family. Each character brings something special, and by now, they feel like old friends I can’t wait to revisit. And don’t even get me started on that bonus epilogue—I’m already counting down the days until Coach and “the one who got away” get their turn. May cannot come soon enough!

Pleasantly Surprised

New author to me and this did not disappoint! Carter is most definitely top tier BBF material. Super spicy 🌶️ Super sweet, great find. Worth a credit, highly recommend.

These Narrators Delivered!!!

I really, really loved this book. Carter is such a sweetheart, and I just absolutely adored him! Carter and Livia's chemistry was off the charts. Their banter was so, so good, and I didn't want to put this book down. Also, bonus points for the audio, I LOVED it! They stepped into their characters so perfectly and I loved the duet style!

This is one of the spicier books I've read in a while, and I appreciated it. I also learned a thing or two (iykyk).

It did take me a while to connect with Livia and really enjoy her character, but toward the last half of the book, I was absolutely on board. Livia and I are very much opposites, so I think that's where the disconnect stemmed from. BUT, Kandi Steiner is just an absolute genius and able to make you fall in love with all her characters.

I highly recommend this series and cannot wait for the last one!

So hot! Absolutely love this series!

This audio doesn’t disappoint! Kandi’s spiciest yet but also so many tender moments and empowerment in this one!!