Sasha Thorensen Author Page
About the Author:
An exhilaratingly fresh insight into the dilemma of a small town romance. New author, Sasha Thorensen, hits with characters that are believable and whom experience real life choices. The conflicts they face and the end result of their persistence will have you on the edge and cheering for their success. A delightful steamy escape.
I write about believable characters that you can immediately identify with or that remind you of someone you know. They are the type that you would like to call ‘friend’ and get to know. You’ll sympathize with their trials and feel their heartaches and triumphs. You’ll be cheering for them by the end.
I enjoy the four seasons and spending time outdoors in the PNW. At home, I chill with my better half and two cats.
Writing has been a new adventure after a 35-year career in Engineering.
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Leander Mäkinen never forgot the day the league retired him on their terms. He spent two years in beer leagues, nursing a grudge and a bad hip. He’s been waiting for a chance to write his own ending. He never expected the ending to begin with his son.
When his son gets called up to “The Show”, Leander is in the stands to watch his son’s first pro game. The unthinkable happens. Johan’s team’s goalies are both injured. This creates an opportunity that generates a swan song contract for Leander. The retired legend steps into the crease beside the rising star, Johan. Father and son on the same ice.
It makes the crowd go wild. PR sees dollar signs and a marketing angle, and the league comes calling. One year. One last season. One last chance to retire on his own terms.
But being an older player, managing pain becomes dependency, and dependency becomes addiction. The man who refused to be powerless has handed his power to the pill bottle.
Now, his family needs to be the ones making saves. His son, his daughter-ln-law, and the woman he loves must pull him back from the edge. Will the league take everything from him again?
This time, Leander chooses himself.
A dramatic hockey legacy romance about second chances, chosen family, and the hardest kind of strength.
Book 3 in the Rink Rat Romance Series, following Book 1, Goalie Interference and Book 2, Breaking Into The Show. Each is a standalone with a guaranteed HEA.
“Thanks for the warm reading and unexpected laughs. What a great story. A truly enjoyable time. Makes me wish I could skate ⛸️” – G.G. 5 Stars
“I really liked this hockey romance. I’m not a big hockey romance kind of girl but I really like this. I read book two of the Rink Rat Romances and then I read book one even though I know it’s kind of weird not to be in order, but I’m invested.” – D.L. 5 Stars
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He grew up watching his legendary goalie father give everything to the game… and watching the fallout hit the people who loved him most. Johan swore he’d be different. He’d make it without losing his heart in the process.
Then he gets the call.
Suddenly it’s charter flights, cameras, WAG suite politics, and a spotlight that turns one private moment into a viral headline. The pressure is relentless, the ice time feels like a test, and one wrong step could cost him the roster spot he’s fought for.
Through it all, Amanda Petersen is the only thing that still feels real.
Amanda fell for Johan before the fame—before the interviews, the noise, and the league’s hunger to make him a story. She’s strong enough to stand beside him… but she won’t be the girl who gets left behind while he chases glory.
Making it to the NHL is one thing. Keeping the woman who believed in you first is another.
Breaking Into The Show is a steamy, emotional next-generation hockey romance packed with small-town roots, big-league pressure, and a love that refuses to be a casualty of the spotlight.
Book 2 in the Rink Rat Romance Series, following Book 1, Goalie Interference.. Standalone with a guaranteed HEA.
“What a fun and heartwarming read! Sasha’s characters truly came to life and intertwined so naturally. The depth of each one felt like peeking into a real family. From the very first page, I felt connected to their stories – a truly enjoyable read!.” – Kel 5 Stars
“I was totally immersed and couldn’t put it down. Seriously a delightful book. Thank you for writing this wonderful book.” – D.R. 5 Stars
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He’s a divorced dad who blocks pucks for the joy of it.
She’s a widow who bakes for the entire small town.
Their kids are dating and scheming to hook-up their parents.
Leander Mäkinen is a grumpy ex-NHL goalie who believes feelings belong in the penalty box. He’s divorced, scarred, and now stopping pucks in beer league. His adult son, Johan, is his dad’s protector on ice. But off the ice, he’s hooking his dad up with his girlfriend’s mother, Sofia.
Sofia Petersen is a shy small-town baker whose biggest risks is burning a batch of sticky buns. She’s widowed, warm-hearted, and underestimated. He daughter, Amanda, Johan’s girlfriend, invites her out to watch Johan play. Sofia doesn’t plan to fall for her daughter’s boyfriend’s very attractive, very gruff hockey dad.
Run-ins at the bakery become hotter than an oven. Cowbells in the stands and locker-room shenanigans go right to the heart. A snowmobile trip that ends with them snowed-in together, hits harder than a slapshot.
Blending families, risking heartbreak, and letting love past the blue line? That’s a whole new game.
Goalie Interference is a laugh-out-loud, steamy hockey romantic comedy with grumpy/sunshine energy, forced proximity, found family, and a championship-worthy HEA.
“What a fun and heartwarming read! Sasha’s characters truly came to life and intertwined so naturally. The depth of each one felt like peeking into a real family. From the very first page, I felt connected to their stories – a truly enjoyable read!.” – Kel 5 Stars
“I was totally immersed and couldn’t put it down. Seriously a delightful book. Thank you for writing this wonderful book.” – D.R. 5 Stars
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Vanessa Sterling doesn’t do distractions.
As Newport’s top real estate broker, she’s built an empire on focus and control. After her divorce, she swore she was done with love. She charters a sailboat for a chance to regroup before expanding her empire down the coast to Miami.
The man at the helm is temptation himself. Alejandro Mondragón is younger, ex-Navy, and far too intense.
What begins as a simple voyage becomes much more complicated when a storm destroys the boat’s navigation. Stranded at sea, Vanessa and Alejandro find themselves in close quarters where boundaries blur, agreements are thrown overboard, and desire rises with every wave.
She fears risking her empire. He fears risking his freedom.
She’s the silver-haired cougar everyone whispers about. He’s the restless wanderer no one can tame. The rules say it shouldn’t work, but on the open ocean, it’s passion that rules.
Stranded with the Silver Cougar is your next steamy, age-gap obsession.
“You definitely want to read this one!! Exceptional writing, phenomenal storylines, memorable characters!! Gives me hope that finding love is still a possibility.” – Deb 5 Stars
“It’s about time that I got introduced to the trope of reverse age gap. This was the first book I’ve read from this author and I think I’ll be looking out for her other works. This was a story between Vanessa and Alejandro. Two people that had a difficult relationships in their past. The question I had was at what age is a woman enter her “cougar” stage in life? Anyway, the story was written thoughtfully and appreciated the way she made difficult choices that were the best for her. It was a wonderful story that was well written and well paced. The circumstances were believable and characters, relatable. Overall, this was a very good read and I would recommend it.” – C.J. 4 Stars
“I thoroughly enjoyed reading this book. It made me want to keep reading more to see how Cole and Sienna’s story will turn out. It kept me interested in seeing how they both broke down and through their own barriers to find their true selves and each other. It’s refreshing to see how our own self built walls and barriers can be torn down with someone else’s help and love.” – T.D. 5 Stars
“Sienna and Cole, an unlikely couple that capture each other’s eye on the first day of class. The insecurity is real, they both have high walls to chip away at, will they be successful? This book breaks down the barriers of age gap; professor/student stigmas. I enjoyed this page turner that has enough spice in it to make it a ‘real-life’ love story.” – Kel 5 Stars
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My focus this last semester is on graduation. Until the silver fox professor ruins everything.
I’m not the kind of girl who falls for power suits and sharp eyes. I talk fast, flirt faster, and never let anyone close. But Dr. Cole Hawthorne? He not only cracks my walls, he shatters them.
He’s dangerous in the way that makes your pulse trip. Older, brilliant, off-limits. The kind of man you’re supposed to run from, not fantasize about.
Verbal sparring in class turns volatile. One reckless night ignites undeniable passion. It blindsides us both. The chemistry is combustible. We fall deeper, unraveling each other as we do.
But secrets can’t hide on campus. This scandal can burn down the career he built, the future I dreamed of, and the love we never meant to find.
This is a forbidden war between walls and vulnerabilities. And I’m done playing by the rules.
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Sasha Thorensen’s first full-length novel.
Reaching #6 on Kindle Workplace Romance, this new work by Sasha Thorensen. Riding on the success of Another Chance for the Bad Boy, Sasha announces “Tempting the Silver Fox Next Door“, an age gap workplace romance.
Rule #1: Never fall for your boss.
Rule #2: Never fall for your best friend’s dad.
Rule #3: Never fall for the guy next door.
I broke all three.
One forbidden kiss. One reckless night.
Now I have one massive secret.
Richard Sterling is about to be a father…again.
And if my best friend finds out. Game over. 😳🔥
“If you’re in the mood for an exciting story filled with intense chemistry, drama, secrets and sinfully steamy encounters, then this one’s definitely the book for you. This book was such a mesmerizing read, no wonder I couldn’t put it down once I started.” – K.R. 5 Stars -Goodreads
You be the judge!
“Great book with some wonderful characters and a storyline you will love reading. Sasha has done a Fabulous job with this book.” – B.W. 5 Stars
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Sasha Thorensen’s Sterling Series Boxset
Get all three of these Age Gap Romances, Richard Sterling and the girl next door, Sienna Sterling and her Professor, and Vanessa Sterling and the younger ex-Navy sailor.
Three Romances. Three Scandals. Endless steam. 
The Sterling Family is a mess…
A delicious, can’t-look-away kind of mess.
Dive in and binge the chaos.
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The first novella from Sasha Thorensen!
I can’t get out of this town fast enough. Falling for the bad boy biker before I finish college was not in the plan.
My newer car breaks down, and it’s Luke Harrison—magnetic, muscular, and a little bit dangerous—who jumps to my rescue. He’s all leather and classic cars. I’m all books and computers. Our worlds couldn’t differ more.
I steal away every chance I can to see him. Luke is either a gentleman or an animal in disguise. I will dare myself to find out which one it is. I’m ready to surrender it all.
I’ve caught his eye, too. He comes out of his grumpy shell every time he sees me. He’s resolved to let me into his locked heart.
My family would be furious that this secret love has disrupted their expectations.
I need to make an overdue decision without ruining everything.
“The author has a wonderful knack in bringing emotion and feelings to his characters. I was actually absorbed in the initial stages of Luke and Jade’s budding romance…..goosebumps and anticipation. I reflected on my own life and romances. This is an excellent read with just the right touch of naughty. I look forward to more of Sasha’s writings.”
– D.B. 5 Stars
“I just finished reading and I have to say, it was an absolute delight! The characters leapt off the page with such vibrancy and depth that I felt like I knew them personally. Each one had their own quirks, flaws, and charm, making them so engaging that I couldn’t help but root for them every step of the way. The chemistry between the leads was electric, pulling me deeper into their story with every turn of the page.”
– K.R. 5 Stars
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I swore off hockey players for life. Yeah, right. Then I meet Landon Hughes. He’s six-foot-two, impenetrable, crazy hot, and off-limits.
My Dad, Coach Hampton, tells every hockey player on his team, not her.
Of course, I ended up alone in the Sin Bin with him. Sparks and insults fly, followed by one reckless, unforgettable night. I tried to warn him of his risky choice. I even tried ghosting him. He falls first, and I don’t mean on the ice.
Landon takes detours on the way to the practice rink. He stops by the coffee shop where I work so he can see me. He notices things about me that no one else sees. I catch myself rooting for his team, wanting him closer. But I soon find out that my body’s not the only thing on the line, my future is.
Then the worst happens. A photo leaks. My dad finds out and the sponsor threatens to drop Landon.
He pretends I mean nothing in a media interview to save his career.
That confession couldn’t be further from the truth.
I have a secret and now he may never know.
A steamy hockey romance about the Coach’s Daughter, Enemies to Lovers, Surprise Pregnancy, and the Alpha Hockey Hero.
“A quick fun read. The Sin Bin is the local hangout. Summer, coaches daughter who has sworn of hockey players but still hanging out in the Sin Bin. Landon Hughes sits down two stools away. He starts showing up at the coffee shop during her shifts. She helps him with his footwork until it turns into more. A leaked photo has him trying to save the public image. He is brave enough to come to her fathers door. This is a easy to read, off limits sports romance with a surprise pregnancy.”
– B.K.L. 4 Stars
“Risking it all for Love –
Even though Landon knew Summer was off-limits, he felt a connection with her from the moment they met, that made him want to get to know her better. Summer had always kept the players on her dad’s team at arms length, but she couldn’t dismiss the pull she felt towards Landon. However, Summer’s dad wasn’t happy with Landon getting close to his daughter and tried to lay down the law, but it backfired as it made them want each other more and led to them embarking on an ongoing secret relationship.
Unfortunately, Summer and Landon’s secret relationship was derailed when his response to a question by a reporter compounded the stress she was under from her life changing discovery. Luckily, the situation forced Landon to finally confess his true feelings for Summer and do everything possible to convince her to give their relationship a chance, which she did and it led to them getting to build the future that they wanted.
I really enjoyed reading this scintillating forbidden romance story with engaging characters who had an interesting connection, especially because their lives was already entwined, which made the storyline a lot more exciting. You definitely won’t go wrong if you read this book.”
– K.R. 5 Stars