The Wingman

In this steamy hockey romance, an extrovert NHL player with secret feelings coaches his shy best friend in dating—from the viral TikTok author of Behind the Net and The Fake Out.

Shy, newly single Darcy Andersen needs to gain confidence in relationships, and who’s going to help her? Hayden Owens—the hottest defenseman in pro hockey, her outgoing best friend, and her new dating coach.

Hayden teaches her the art of being a player, but convinces her to practice with him. They’ve been friends for years, but their flirting lessons and practice kisses push the bounds of friendship. They’re roommates but sleeping in the same bed. He buys her a toy as a favor . . . but helps her use it. All that relationship stuff Hayden’s always avoided? He doesn’t seem to mind it anymore.

Rule number one of being a player is no attachments, but when Hayden sees her picking up other guys, he’s jealous enough that Darcy wonders . . . maybe her wingman’s been waiting for her all along.

Don’t miss any of Stephanie Archer’s steamy Vancouver Storm series: BEHIND THE NET • THE FAKE OUT • THE WINGMAN

Standard and Primary covers are widely available through general retailers. They often have higher print runs and can be cheaper, especially during sales.

In contrast, Direct Market (DM) and variant covers are primarily sold in comic shops. DM editions tend to have more limited availability and may be more valuable to collectors.

The main differences lie in artwork style, availability, price, and collector appeal. Ultimately, the choice between standard and variant covers depends on personal preference, budget, and individual collecting goals.

Comic book enthusiasts have various formats to choose from when collecting their favorite stories.
Here's a brief overview of the main types:

Omnibus

• Large, hardcover collections
• Usually contain complete runs or extensive story arcs
• Typically 800-1000+ pages
• Higher price point, often €100-€150

Oversized Hardcover (OHC)

• Similar dimensions to omnibus, but thinner
• Collect shorter runs or story arcs
• Usually 300-600 pages
• Priced between €30-€50

Hardcover (HC)

• Standard-sized hardcover books
• Collect 6-12 issues typically
• Similar dimensions to single issues, but with a hard cover
• Priced around €25-€35

Trade Paperback (TP)

• Softcover collections
• Standard comic book size
• Usually collect 4-6 issues
• Most affordable option, typically €15-€25

Other Formats

• Absolute Editions: Oversized, deluxe hardcovers (mainly DC Comics)
• Compendiums: Massive paperback collections
• Graphic Novels (OGN/GN): Original stories not previously released as single issues

The choice between these formats often depends on personal preference, budget, and collecting goals. Omnibus and OHC editions offer larger artwork and more content but at a higher price, while TPs provide a more affordable way to collect complete story arcs