The Bombs Bursting in Air

Some sparks don’t fade… they detonate.

Kinsley
I didn’t come to Washington, D.C. to babysit a nepo baby—or run into the one guy I never quite forgot.

But here I am. Covering a high-stakes hockey tournament celebrating America’s 250th birthday, dodging a self-entitled reporter with a press badge… and trying very hard not to think about Jayce Brady.

Olympic gold medalist. Rookie NHL superstar. Walking highlight reel. And my brother’s former teammate—the same guy who got slammed into a locker for looking at me.

What my brother doesn’t know? The sunset walk. The kiss. Or how Jayce vanished from my life like it meant nothing.

Like I was forgettable.

If Jayce thinks I’m just another face in the crowd—he’s about to remember exactly who I am.

Jayce
Forget about her? Not a chance.

Kinsley Jameson was never just a girl in the crowd. She was the one I wasn’t supposed to want—my former captain’s little sister, completely off-limits—and the one I couldn’t stay away from.

One stroll on the beach. One kiss. That was all it took.

And yeah… I walked away. Not because I wanted to—but because my father walked back into my life. What I thought was a second chance turned into control. Expectations. Pressure. A future he was determined to shape—whether I wanted it or not.

Doesn’t mean I forgot her.

Now she’s the one doing my interview—cool, composed, and looking at me like I’m just another story to cover. Like I didn’t leave something unfinished between us.
That’s fine. I’ll let her pretend. But I see it. Every look. Every almost-smile. Every second she lingers just a little too long.

She might be the one that got away. But I never stopped wanting her.
And this time? I’m not letting her go.

Bombs Bursting in Air is part of the multi-author series Stars, Stripes, & Hockey Nights sweet hockey romcom series. If you love sassy heroines, swoony hockey stars, one that got away romance, forbidden connections, and laugh-out-loud banter with all the feels (but no spice), this book is for you.

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Stars, Stripes, and Hockey A sweet hockey romantic comedy series where hockey isn’t just a game—it’s an American tradition. This summer, celebrate our nation’s 250th birthday with the swooniest hockey all-stars as they take the ice in a festive exhibition tournament.

When USA’s top NHL stars arrive in Washington, DC, they’re competing for more than a championship title. Between face-offs and slap shots, these all-American heroes find themselves taking their biggest risk yet—falling in love. Expect prank wars, locker room banter, fireworks—on and off the ice—and sparks that light up more than the scoreboard.

Each book in this closed door romcom series is a complete standalone, featuring a different hockey hero taking his shot at forever. Because love isn’t just won in the arena—it’s written in the stars and stripes of the heart.

Let the fireworks begin!