Owatonna U Hockey
About
At Owatonna University, hockey is everything — but love changes the game.
College teammates navigate rivalry, friendship, and first love in this coming-of-age series packed with heart, heat, and hope.
From Ryker, where a privileged hockey star and a small-town farm boy collide, to Scott, where a troubled player finds redemption with a shy artist, and Benoit, where a rising goalie risks his heart on a seasoned pro — these stories explore finding love when you least expect it.
In Christmas Lights and Valentine’s Hearts, the bonds between friends and lovers are tested with distance, doubt, and the challenge of building a future. Desert Dreams brings the journey full circle as Ryker and Jacob fight to protect the haven they’ve built for LGBTQ youth—and each other.
A series about love, friendship, and discovering who you’re meant to be—on the ice and beyond.
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Ryker (Owatonna 1)
Hockey royalty Ryker Madsen only cares about the game—until he meets Jacob Benson, a hardworking country boy determined to make it through college on a hockey scholarship. Despite their differences, Ryker and Jacob’s undeniable chemistry turns enemies into something much more, but love may come with more risks than they expected.
Scott (Owatonna 2)
Scott is spiraling—grieving his brother, failing on the ice, and caught using steroids. Forced into counseling and left homeless, he finds an unexpected lifeline in Hayne, a sensitive artist grappling with his own loss. Moving in together blurs the lines between friendship and love, and for Scott, falling for Hayne could be the key to saving himself.
Benoit (Owatonna 3)
Senior year goalie Ben faces the pressure of making it pro while being stalked by a dangerous admirer—and falling for Ethan Girard, a former NHL defenseman turned Eagles consultant. As friendship turns into forbidden love, both men must decide if risking everything for each other is worth it when love becomes the biggest game of all.
Christmas Lights (Owatonna 4)
Under the snowy glow of Christmas lights at Jacob’s family farm, Ryker, Jacob, and their closest friends reunite for a perfect holiday. But amid pond hockey, cozy moments, and shared laughter, Jacob holds a life-changing question in his heart—one that could change their future forever.
Valentine’s Hearts (Owatonna 5)
As Ryker and Jacob’s wedding nears, cracks begin to show. Ryker struggles with jealousy and a failing season, while Jacob’s trust in the wrong man leads to betrayal and danger. Love is tested, hearts are broken, but in the end, their bond must prove stronger than any challenge fate throws their way. (Includes trigger warnings—HEA guaranteed.)
Desert Dreams (Owatonna 6)
With their Arizona ranch finally open as a haven for LGBTQ youth, Ryker and Jacob are living their dream. But when the family they take in brings danger with them, Ryker and Jacob must rely on their love and unbreakable partnership to protect their home—and each other.