Cover of Twisted Play: A Dark Hockey Romance (Cruel Games Book 1)

Twisted Play: A Dark Hockey Romance (Cruel Games Book 1)

by Poppy Jacobson

4.3
Published September 20 2025

Desperate to save her family from crushing medical debt, Eva enters a dangerous bargain that forces her to infiltrate a elite hockey team. Her mission is simple: destroy the team from within. However, she quickly finds herself ensnared in a web of manipulation, trading her autonomy for the silence of three powerful, demanding men who hold her future in their hands. The dynamic is as volatile as it is addictive. There is Cole, the icy star player who thrives on inflicting pain; Tristan, whose sweet exterior masks a terrifying possessiveness; and Coach Aleksandr, a brooding, intimidating figure whose hatred burns as intensely as their illicit connection. As Eva navigates their degrading commands and shifting loyalties, the line between her mission and her mounting desire begins to blur. This dark, "why choose" hockey romance pushes every boundary, trapping Eva in a high-stakes game where the cost of losing is everything. With the threat of exposure looming over her and her father’s life hanging in the balance, she must decide how much of herself she is willing to sacrifice before she loses her way entirely. In this world of cruel games, walking away is no longer an option.