THE OVERTIME KISS (Love and Hockey #5) by Lauren Blakely Review

The Overtime Kiss by Lauren Blakely
My rating: 4 of 5 stars


Lauren Blakely lights the lamp with THE OVERTIME KISS (Love and Hockey #5). In this story, figure skater Sabrina Snow calls off her wedding after discovering her fiancé had cheated on her. She gets a job as NHL defenseman Tyler Falcon’s nanny. She is also Tyler's daughter's skating coach.

Tyler is the younger brother of Miles Falcon (THE GIRLFRIEND ZONE, Love and Hockey #5). Sabrina is friends with the other women in the series.

Lauren Blakely does an excellent job with this story. I enjoyed the characters. They have great chemistry. I love Sabrina’s relationship with Tyler’s kids. Sabrina and Tyler both have issues with their fathers. They face interesting challenges and experiences.

THE OVERTIME KISS is the perfect addition to the Love and Hockey series. It is a heartfelt and entertaining read. I voluntarily reviewed an advanced reader copy of this book.

Format: 530 pages, Paperback

Expected publication: June 18, 2025 by Lauren Blakely Books

ISBN: 9781964048390 (ISBN10: 1964048397)

ASIN: 1964048397

Language: English

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The Bad Boy Rule (Hellcats Hockey #1) by Maren Moore Review

The Bad Boy Rule by Maren Moore
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

Maren Moore scores with the first book in the Hellcats hockey series, THE BAD BOY RULE. Figure skater Lennon Rousseau enlists the help of bad boy hockey star Saint Devereaux to annoy and prove a point to her father. However, she does not know that Saint has ulterior motives. This story takes place at Orleans University.

Maren Moore does a wonderful job with this story. The characters initially rub each other the wrong way. They both have family issues. As they get to know one another, they build trust, confide in each other, and develop a friendship. They have great chemistry.

The story is skillfully written and entertaining. The characters face interesting situations and grow throughout the story. I am looking forward to reading future books in the series. I voluntarily reviewed an advanced reader copy of this book.

Format: 350 pages, Kindle Edition

Published: June 12, 2025

ASIN: B0DPJ2P21K

Language: English

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Wild Pucking Love (Cleveland Vortex #1) by Hayley James Review

Wild Pucking Love by Hayley James
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

Hayley James gets a win with WILD PUCKING LOVE (Cleveland Vortex #1). In this story, professional hockey player Eli Abbott can not forget about the woman he had a one-night stand with two years ago, Wrenly Foster. Now she shows up to one of his games and is not alone. She is with their son, Ryne Nicholas Foster.

Hayley James does a great job with this story. The characters are dynamic and likable, and the plot is well executed. I enjoyed how the characters interacted. They have great chemistry and make an adorable family.

WILD PUCKING LOVE is an excellent start to the Cleveland Vortex series. I am looking forward to book two, HOT PUCKING LOVE. I voluntarily reviewed an advanced reader copy of this book.

197 pages, Kindle Edition

Expected publication May 9, 2025

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One Timer With A Wingman (Riverside U #4) by R.C. Stephens Review

One Timer With A Wingman by R.C. Stephens
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

R.C. Stephens lights the lamp with ONE TIMER WITH A WINGMAN (Riverside U #4). Riverside U winger Aaron Murray and gymnast Briar Halle have a vacation fling over winter break. The trip leaves them with an unexpected souvenir.

R.C. Stephens does a great job with this story. The characters are likeable and dynamic. The plot is interesting. I appreciate that Briar realizes that she misjudged Aaron as she gets to know him.

ONE TIMER WITH A WINGMAN is an excellent addition to the Riverside U series. I look forward to the next book, TEMPTING THE GOALIE. I voluntarily reviewed an advanced reader copy of this book.

Format: ebook

Published: May 7, 2025

ASIN: B0DTXY481S

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The Final Faceoff (The Crawford Family Playbook #3) by Kendall Hale Review

The Final Faceoff by Kendall Hale
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

Kendall Hale gets a win with THE FINAL FACEOFF. In this story, NHL goalie Leif Crawford asks his best friend, Hailey Castilla, to move in with him after she discovers she is pregnant from a one-night stand. THE FINAL FACEOFF is an entertaining friends-to-lovers read.

Kendall Hale does a great job with this story. The characters are endearing. The plot was compelling.

This is the first book that I have read by Kendall Hale. I enjoyed her writing style. I am interested in reading the other books in The Crawford Family Playbook series after reading this story. I voluntarily reviewed an advanced reader copy of this book.

Format: 339 pages, Kindle Edition

Expected publication: May 2, 2025

ASIN: B0DZW9QQNQ

Language: English

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Unleashed (Austin Aces Hockey Club) by Jenna McCall Review

Unleashed: An Enemies to Lovers Hockey Romance by Jenna McCall
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

Jenna McCall scores with UNLEASHED (Austin Aces Hockey Club). In this story, Aces Unleased assistant producer Lily Sutton is trying to get her career back on track. Her boss wants a scandal and drama. Austin Aces team captain Jack "Viggy" Vignier is playing hurt. As Lily develops feelings for Viggy, she needs to decide if betraying him for her career is worth it.

Jenna McCall does a nice job with this story. I like how each chapter starts with a Hockey Rule and a Media Rule that usually contradict each other. The characters are well developed and likeable. The plot is interesting.

This is the first book that I have read by Jenna McCall. I enjoyed her writing style. UNLEASHED is part of the Austin Aces Hockey Club series. Each book is written by a different author. I voluntarily reviewed an advanced reader copy of this book.

Format: 363 pages, Kindle Edition

Published: May 2, 2025

ASIN: B0DV4VP3H8

Language: English

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Total Shutdown (The Blade Kings Book 2) by Ruth Stilling Review

Total Shutdown by Ruth Stilling
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

Ruth Stilling lights the lamp with TOTAL SHUTDOWN (The Blade Kings #2). In this story, Blade’s Captain/single dad Sawyer Bryce is determined to win over Harley mechanic Collins Mackenzie. However, Mackenzie doesn’t do relationships or stay in one place long.

Ruth Stilling does a great job with this novel. The characters are genuine and likeable, and the plot is believable and engaging. I love the relationship Collins develops with Sawyer and his son, Ezra. The characters grow throughout the story.

TOTAL SHUTDOWN is an excellent addition to The Blade Kings series. I am looking forward to Archer’s story next, SHOTS FIRED. I voluntarily reviewed an advanced reader copy of this book.


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Format: 339 pages, Kindle Edition

Expected publication: May 1, 2025 by Ruth Stilling

ASIN: B0DVGNKNWZ

Language: English

ON THE FLY (Sierra Hockey #4) by Elise Faber Review

On the Fly by Elise Faber
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

Elise Faber scores with ON THE FLY (Sierra Hockey #4). Head coach of the Sierra Hockey Team, Josephine (Joey) Banks, has a lot to prove, being the first female coach in the NHL. The last thing she needs is to act on her attraction to General Manager Damon Connors. However, when Damon discovers what transpired between her and the previous coach, his protective streak comes out, and he wants to take care of Joey.

Elise Faber does a great job with this story. It is skillfully written and entertaining. The characters are likable and genuine. There may be some triggering situations for some people. I am looking forward to the final book in the series, ATTACKING THE ZONE. I voluntarily reviewed an advanced reader copy of this book.

Format: 256 pages, Kindle Edition

Published: April 28, 2025

ISBN: 9781637491607 (ISBN10: 1637491603)

ASIN: B0DR3CX5VY

Language: English

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Dances with Pucks (Texas Tornadoes #1) by Debbie Charles Review

Dances with Pucks by Debbie Charles
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

Debbie Charles gets a standing ovation for DANCES WITH PUCKS (Texas Tornadoes #1). In this story, hockey goalie Cameron (Cam) Hill gets traded to the Texas Tornadoes expansion team. When he arrives in Austin during the offseason, he signs up for private ballroom dance classes to keep himself limber. He has amazing chemistry with his dance instructor, Christina Donovan. Unbeknownst to either of them, they have another connection. Cam is the hockey goalie for the team that Christina is part-owner of, and there is a no-fraternization policy.

Debbie Charles does a great job with this story. The characters are dimensional and likable. Cam is younger than Christina. He longs for a family after his mom passed away and his father left to start a new family. He has trust/abandonment issues. Christina is a fun heroine. She used to dance competitively. She is a financial analyst, managing her family's wealth. She suffers from endometriosis. The characters face interesting situations and challenges throughout the story.

DANCES WITH PUCKS is the perfect start to the Texas Tornadoes series. I am looking forward to the next book in the series, NET PUCK AND CHILL. I voluntarily reviewed an advanced reader copy of this book.

Format: 338 pages, Kindle Edition

Expected publication: April 16, 2025

ISBN: 9798890444097

ASIN: B0DTNZZ8Z9

Language: English

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Break Your Pucking Heart (Ice Lords #1) by Rachel Leigh Review

Break Your Pucking Heart by Rachel Leigh
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

Rachel Leigh scores with BREAK YOUR PUCKING HEART (Ice Lords #1).
Avery Castle finds herself in a dilemma when she overhears a conversation by her college rival’s hockey team. To make matters worse, she is discovered by team center Callan Cromwell. The boys who heart she broke in high school. Now, she is wrapped up in their world, and they have no intention of letting her get away.

Callan is the stepbrother of Brogan Astor from BEAUTIFUL DEVIL. Avery is Brogan’s best friend. Avery and Brogan attend Rosewood University (Devils). Callan attends the rival school, North Ridge University (Lords). Callan is in a secret society called the Ice Lords.

BREAK YOUR PUCKING HEART is a dark romance. It is filled with secrets and twists. It is skillfully written and thought-provoking. The characters are dimensional and complex.

The story ends in a cliffhanger. I cannot wait for book two, BEND THE PUCKING RULES. I voluntarily reviewed an advanced reader copy of this book.

Format: 299 pages, Kindle Edition

Expected publication: April 11, 2025 by Amazon Digital Services

ASIN: B0DWTT4R53

Language: English

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Trick Shot (Bainbridge Hockey #4) by Andi Burns Review

Trick Shot: Bainbridge Hockey #4 by Andi Burns
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

Andi Burns lights the lamp with TRICK SHOT (Bainbridge Hockey #4). Bainbridge University newspaper journalist Claire Fowler dislikes Howler captain/defenseman Pete Santos. Everyone on campus loves Pete. He has no idea what he did to become Claire’s enemy.

Claire receives fallout for an unpopular article she wrote. To help stop Claire from being harassed, Pete becomes her fake boyfriend. Now they need to keep their feelings at bay.

Andi Burns does a great job with this story. I like that it takes place at the same time as the previous books in the series. It is skillfully written and entertaining. It has interesting twists and turns. It is the perfect addition to the Bainbridge Hockey series. I voluntarily reviewed an advanced reader copy of this book.


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Format: 326 pages, Kindle Edition

Expected publication: April 10, 2025

ASIN: B0DVS3ZXR5

Language: English

Empty Net (Seattle Serpents #4) by Teagan Hunter Review

Empty Net by Teagan Hunter
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

Teagan Hunter gets a shutout with EMPTY NET (Seattle Serpents #4). In this story, Seattle Serpents’ goalie Arthur Fox (Foxy) is the team’s good boy. When he overhears Lilah Maddison being berated by her mother, he comes to her rescue, pretending to be her boyfriend. One thing leads to another, and now they are fake-engaged.

Lilah is best friends with Auden (BODY CHECK, Seattle Serpent #1). She is a smart and likeable heroine. Her parents are wealthy snobs that never provided a loving environment. Fox is the lovable Southern gentleman. His family is the opposite of Lilah’s. The two have incredible chemistry. I love how they grow as they get to know one another.

Teagan Hunter does a great job with this story. It is skillfully written and entertaining. It is the perfect addition to the Seattle Serpents series. I am looking forward to Locke’s story TOP SHELF. I voluntarily reviewed an advanced reader copy of this book.

Format: 361 pages, Kindle Edition

Expected publication: April 10, 2025

ASIN: B0DFN2F465

Language: English

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Easton (Glacier Hockey #1) by S.R. Grey Review

Easton by S.R. Grey
My rating: 4 of 5 stars


S.R. Grey lights the lamp with EASTON (Glacier Hockey #1). Ten years ago, hockey star Easton Sonden and Claire Weller made a marriage pact to tie the knot if neither one of them was taken by Claire’s twenty-seventh birthday for her to receive her trust fund. They lost touch over the years when Easton moved to Boston. Now, he is back in Phoenix, playing for the Glacier expansion hockey team. Claire is wondering if Easton was serious about the promise he made.

S.R. Grey does a great job with this story. Easton and Claire are fun characters. They are childhood friends that never made the moves on each other for fear of hurting their friendship. They lost touch and reunite under the guise of the marriage pact. I love that these two get their chance at a relationship.

EASTON is skillfully written and entertaining. The characters grow and face some interesting situations. EASTON is an excellent start to the Glacier Hockey series. I am looking forward to Lennox’s book next. I voluntarily reviewed an advanced reader copy of this book.

Format: 168 pages, Kindle Edition

Expected publication: April 8, 2025 by S.R. Grey

ISBN: 9798992622409

ASIN: B0F31HQL9M

Language: English

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Never Your Girl (Western Wildcats Hockey #7) by Jennifer Sucevic

Never Your Girl by Jennifer Sucevic
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

Jennifer Sucevic hits it in the net with NEVER YOUR GIRL (Western Wildcats Hockey #7). Someone has been posting scandalous text about hockey star Bridger Sanderson on the campus chat app. He is convinced it is his nemesis Holland Tate. He blackmails her into staying with him 24/7 until he identifies the culprit.

Jennifer Sucevic does a great job with this story. Bridger has been plagued by these messages for a while. The situation has been mentioned in the previous books. Bridger and Holland have a fun dynamic. They both have tenuous relationships with their parents. They have a lot in common and truly understand one another.

NEVER YOUR GIRL is skillfully written and entertaining. It has unexpected twists, and it is thought-provoking. It is the perfect addition to the Western Wildcats Hockey series. I voluntarily reviewed an advanced reader copy of this book.

Format: 368 pages, Kindle Edition

Expected publication: April 4, 2025

ASIN: B0DP35WLX9

Language: English

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Uniquely in Love (Cousin Coffee Club #1) by Jennifer Chipman

Uniquely in Love by Jennifer Chipman
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

Jennifer Chipman gets a win with UNIQUELY IN LOVE (Cousin Coffee Club #1). Ellie Bradford shattered hockey star Owen Harper’s heart when she broke up with him, giving him no explanation. Five years later, they get a second chance.

I love Ellie and Owen. They have known each other their entire lives. Their mothers are best friends. Owen is best friends with Ellie’s brother, and Ellie is best friends with Owen’s sister. Their lives have always been entwined. After their breakup, Owen distanced himself from their family and friends, not wanting to come home because it hurt too much. I love that they got a second chance.

This is the first book that I have read by Jennifer Chipman. I enjoyed her writing style. The chats with the Cousin Coffee Club were entertaining. The characters were dimensional and likable. The plot was interesting. I voluntarily reviewed an advanced reader copy of this book.


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Format: 418 pages, Kindle Edition

Expected publication: April 4, 2025 by Jennifer Chipman

ASIN: B0DRDNQN3W

Language: English

Make Your Save (Aston Archers Hockey #3) by Cali Melle Review

Make Your Save by Cali Melle
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

Cali Melle gets a hat trick with book three in the Aston Archers Hockey series MAKE YOUR SAVE. In this story, traveling nurse Hadley Reed finds an abandoned baby belonging to her ex-boyfriend Beau’s older brother, Rowan Taylor. Rowan is a professional hockey goalie for the Aston Archers. Hadley offers to help him with his daughter, Lucy, due to his hockey travel schedule. He asks Hadley to pretend to be his fake fiancée to help him gain custody of Lucy.

Cali Melle does a great job with this story. It is skillfully written and heartwarming. The characters are dimensional and likable. They have great chemistry.

MAKE YOUR SAVE is an excellent addition to the Aston Archers Hockey series. I look forward to book four. I voluntarily reviewed an advanced reader copy of this book.

Format: 374 pages, Kindle Edition

Expected publication: April 4, 2025

ASIN: B0DTFXNNDV

Language: English

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Two Minutes for Holding (Vancouver Dominators) by S.L. Sterling Review

Two Minutes for Holding by S.L. Sterling
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

S.L. Sterling scores with TWO MINUTES FOR HOLDING (Vancouver Dominators #3). Star goalie Clay Harriss rescues Peyton Evans, the younger sister of his teammate Knox, at a bar. They know they should stay away from each other because of Knox, but it proves to be difficult to fight their attraction to each other.

S.L. Sterling does a great job with this story. The characters are dimensional. Peyton has a history of disappointing her family and dating the wrong guy. Clay lost his family in a tragic accident. The two have excellent chemistry. They face interesting scenarios.

This is the first book that I have read by S.L. Sterling. I enjoyed her writing style. I plan on reading the other books in the series. I look forward to the next book in the series, PLAYING THE NEUTRAL ZONE. I voluntarily reviewed an advanced reader copy of this book.


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Format: 200 pages, Kindle Edition

Published: March 25, 2025

ISBN: 9781989566862 (ISBN10: 1989566863)

ASIN: B0D8WWNVJ7

Language: English

Loaded Laces (Eagles Hockey #3) by Elise Faber Review

Loaded Laces: An Eagles Hockey Novella by Elise Faber
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

Elise Faber gets a hat trick with book three in the Eagles Hockey series, LOADED LACES. West Stevenson's heart was broken when Isabelle (Belle) Harrison broke up with him. Now, ten years later, she is back. She kept a secret from him.

Elise Faber does a great job with this second-chance romance. At eighty-two pages, it is a quick read. The characters are likable. The story is believable.

LOADED LACES is an excellent addition to the Eagles Hockey series. I look forward to book four, LUCKY LACES. I voluntarily reviewed an advanced reader copy of this book.

82 pages, Kindle Edition

Expected publication March 31, 2025

Series: Eagles Hockey (#3)

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The Girlfriend Zone (Love and Hockey #4) by Lauren Blakely Review

The Girlfriend Zone by Lauren Blakely
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

Lauren Blakely scores with THE GIRLFRIEND ZONE (Love and Hockey #4).
Sea Dogs player Miles Falcon meets the woman of his dreams, photographer Leighton McBride. They spend an incredible day (and night) together before discovering that Miles plays for the team her father coaches.
Now, they need to stay away from each other. However, various circumstances keep making that difficult, and they have difficulty resisting each other.

Lauren Blakely does a great job with this story. It is skillfully written and entertaining. I like the characters. Miles is the hot nerd. Leighton wears a hearing aid and has some insecurities as a result of past experiences. They are well developed and face interesting scenarios.

THE GIRLFRIEND ZONE is an excellent addition to the Love and Hockey series. I am looking forward to book five, THE OVERTIME KISS. I voluntarily reviewed an advanced reader copy of this book.

Format: 512 pages, Paperback

Published: February 21, 2025 by Lauren Blakely Books

ISBN: 9781964048338 (ISBN10: 1964048338)

ASIN: 1964048338

Language: English

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Pucking the Grump Next Door by Kali Kendrick Review

Pucking the Grump Next Door: An Enemies to Lovers Hockey Romance by Kali Kendrick
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

Kali Kendrick lights the lamp with PUCKING THE GRUMP NEXT DOOR. University of Boston art major Wren Monroe and star hockey player Kellan Hayes are feuding neighbors. After the pipes burst in Wren’s apartment, Kellan offered to let her stay at his place while the repairs were being done.

Wren and Kellan both have a lot to focus on this year. Wren needs to get her scholarship portfolio together and Kellan needs to focus on the draft. Neither one of them needs any distractions. However, as they get to know the other they begin to trust and grow as a result.

This is the first book that I have read by Kali Kendrick. I enjoyed her writing style. The characters were likable and relatable. The plot was interesting. I voluntarily reviewed an advanced reader copy of this book.

Format: 189 pages, Kindle Edition

Published: March 22, 2025

ASIN: B0F27LXSHF

Language: English

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