Stand and Defend, by Sloane St. James

Star Rating: ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ | 4.5/5

Spice Rating: 🌶🌶🌶.5 | 3.5/5

Subgenre & Type: Sports Romance, Hockey | MF

Tropes & Microtropes: Ex’s Best Friend, Friends to Lovers, Forced Proximity, Pierced, No 3rd Act Breakup, Reformed Playboy, Spit Play, Hand Necklace

Series Details: Book 4 of 4 | Can be read as Standalone | Complete Series | Lakes Hockey

Format Details: Kindle Unlimited | Physical Print | Published by Sloane St. James | 481 Pages

The fourth installment of this series features Banksy, also known as Camden Teller, the playboy Captain of the Minnesota Lakes. Serving as the best man at his childhood friend's wedding to Jordan, Banksy soon realizes that there are cracks in the foundation of their relationship. Upon witnessing a tense encounter between Jordan and her fiancé, he discreetly offers her his support, handing her his number with an open invitation for assistance. Soon following, he witnesses cheating between the groom and maid of honor — the catalyst Jordan needs to make the decision to walk away. With no support from her family, finances frozen, and no true friends to speak of, Jordan moves in with Camden. She finds freedom and a true sense of self with Camden, on the back of his bike and in his bedroom. Their relationship quickly evolves into a dynamic of friends with benefits, fueled by undeniable chemistry and electric banter. Though Camden wants more, Jordan’s trust issues force her to resist his pressure to make their relationship official. Yet, amidst the steamy encounters and witty exchanges, their connection deepens, making their tumultuous journey through the Lakes Hockey series a standout favorite.

Content Warning: Abusive relationship between FMC and former partner, cheating (not MCs).