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Divorced From Number 38 (Grizzlies Hockey 2) by Elise Faber

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Divorced From Number 38 (Grizzlies Hockey 2) by Elise Faber

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ABOUT THE BOOK: Release Date November 17, 2025

She’s completely wrong for me. But I’m still going to claim her as my own. Faye St. James has only ever been my shy, reclusive next-door neighbor.

Until her house burns down and I find out that it’s not just her home that catches fire. Underneath all that shy is a woman who’s smart and passionate and…everything I’ve ever wanted.

But my life is complicated. I’m on the road for half the year playing with the Grizzlies and I have an ex-wife who just won’t go away.

Clearly, I’m in no position to fall in love. Only…my heart seems to have a different plan. One that means never letting Faye go.

•••••

REVIEW: DIVORCED FROM NUMBER 38 is the second instalment in Elise Faber’s contemporary adult GRIZZLIES HOCKEY erotic, hockey romance series, a spin off from the author’s EAGLES HOCKEY/ OAKRDIGE VINEYARDS series.This is Grizzlies captain Grayson Roberts, and romance author Faye St. James’ story line. DIVORCED FROM NUMBER 38 can be read as a stand alone without any difficulty. Any important information from the previous story line is revealed where necessary.

Told from dual first person perspectives (Gray and Faye) DIVORCED FROM NUMBER 38 follows in the wake of the rescue of our story line heroine. Faye St. James is a homebody ;a romance author who lives next door to professional hockey player Grayson Roberts but a fire leaves our heroine homeless, having lost all of her sentimental and family possessions. Rescued by her neighbor Grayson Roberts, Faye finds solace and a home without story line hero, a man who is struggling to move on from his past. While Grayson battles to move forward in his personal life, his soon to be ex-wife is determined to remain an active part of his life going forward.

The world building follows several paths including Faye’s recovery and the publishing of her new book but living with her fantasy hero finds Faye falling for a man who is struggling to move on from the past ,a man who is about to walk away when the going gets too tough.

The relationship between Faye and Gray is a neighbors to lovers in which Fayes has fantasized about Gray for as long as she can remember. Gray believes his personal life is out of control, and in this, our hero will push away the woman with whom he is falling in love. The $ex scenes are intimate and passionate without the use of over the top, sexually graphic language and text.

There is a large ensemble cast of colorful and energetic secondary and supporting characters including several members of the San Jose Grizzlies hockey team, their spouse, as well as Grayson Roberts’ ex Courtney..
 
DIVORCED FROM NUMBER 38 is a story of betrayal, obsession, and heart break; friendships and relationships, forgiveness and love. The character driven premise is emotional and captivating; the romance is seductive; the characters are desperate, determined and charismatic

CLICK HERE for Sandy’s review of book one MARRIED TO NUMBER 22

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Reviewed by Sandy

USA Today bestselling author, Elise Faber, loves chocolate, Star Wars, Harry Potter, and hockey (the order depending on the day and how well her team—the Sharks!—are playing). She and her husband also play as much hockey as they can squeeze into their schedules, so much so that their typical date night is spent on the ice. Elise changes her hair color more often than some people change their socks, loves sparkly things, and is the mom to two exuberant boys.

She lives in Northern California. Connect with her in her Facebook group, the Fabinators or email her at elisefaberauthor@gmail.com

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Fair Play (LA Phantoms 6) by Kat Mizera-review tour

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🏒💙Fair Play (LA Phantoms 6) by Kat Mizera-review tour💙🏒

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ABOUT THE BOOK: Release Date October 6, 2025

My hockey career’s final chapter is writing itself. I’m thirty-five now, and with retirement looming, I’m desperate to make this season count—even if it means playing in L.A., the last city I ever wanted to call home.

Then Billie crashes into my life.

She’s sunshine personified—more than ten years younger and my teammate’s little sister.

Every instinct screams she’s forbidden territory.

But one taste of her changes everything.

The chemistry between us is undeniable, explosive.

I know I should walk away, but I can’t.

If her brother discovers us, I stand to lose more than just her—my career could end before I’m ready to hang up my skates.

•••••

REVIEW:FAIR PLAY is the sixth and final instalment in Kat Mizera’s contemporary adult LA PHANTOMS erotic, hockey romance series. This is thirty five year old hockey player Rome Castellano , and twenty-two year old college student Billie Michener’s story line. FAIR PLAY can be read as a stand alone without any difficulty. Any important information from the previous instalments is revealed where necessary.

Told from dual first person perspectives (Billie and Rome) FAIR PLAY follows the forbidden romance and relationship between our story line couple. Billie and Rome met a nightclub days before but neither was aware of the other’s connection. Rome may be in his final year as a professional hockey player, a team enforcer who’s reputation both on and off the ice is fodder for the paparazzi and teammates alike but Rome never expected to fall in love with his teammate’s sister. Billie Michener is working towards her Master’s Degree but her troublesome roommates are threatening her safety and potential future. Moving in with her brother Bodi means coming face to face with a man she met days before, the man with whom Billie will fall in love but Bodi’s only rule is that Billie not date any of his teammates, including our story line hero, a rule that once broken, threatens any future for our story line couple.

The world building focuses on both Bodi and Rome’s struggling careers. Rome is nearing the end of life in hockey while Bodi is battling for a spot on the team. Billie is determined to make a life with or without anyone’s help but her over protective brother is threatening her happiness with the man whom she loves.

The relationship between Billie and Rome is one of the forbidden, threatening friendships and familial relationships in the wake of Bodi’s demands to stay away from one another. Billie has fallen in love with her brother’s teammate, and Rome refuses to get caught between Bodi and the woman he loves.The $ex scenes are provocative and passionate without the use of over the top, sexually graphic language and text/

The secondary and supporting characters are energetic and colorful. We are introduced to Billie’s over protective brother Bodi, as well as several members of the LA Phantoms, and Rome’s immediate family including mother and his sisters.

FAIR PLAY is a story of secrets and lies, betrayal and vengeance, family and friendships, relationships and love.The fast paced premise is dramatic, edgy and engaging; the romance is seductive and impassioned; the characters are charismatic and determined.

Reading Order and Previous Reviews
Power Play
Foul Play
Play Book
Play Off
Play Dirty

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Reviewed by Sandy

USA TODAY Bestselling Author Kat Mizera was born in Miami Beach with a healthy dose of Wanderlust. She’s lived from coast to coast, and everywhere in between, but home is wherever her family is. A devoted mom and wife to her wonderful and supportive husband (Kevin) and two amazing boys (Nick and Max), Kat loves to travel the globe with her adventurous, hockey loving family. Greece is at the top of that list. She hopes to one day retire there, spending her days writing books on the beach.

Kat is former freelance sports writer who now writes steamy hockey romance about her favorite fictional teams, the Las Vegas Sidewinders and the Lauderdale Knights. The library of novels she’s penned also include sexy contemporary stories about baseball stars, alpha sex club owners, bodyguards, rock stars, and royalty. Regardless of genre, her books about bad boys with hearts of gold will steal your breath, rock your world and melt your heart.

To find out about Kat Mizera’s  upcoming releases and giveaways, sign up for her newsletter here!

For more information on Kat Mizera and her books visit: https://katmizera.com/

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THE PUCKS WE FREEZE (Rixton U .5) by Brooke O’Brien-review tour

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THE PUCKS WE FREEZE (Rixton U .5) by Brooke O’Brien-review tour

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ABOUT THE BOOK: Release Date August 22, 2025

I never expected to see Willow Anson again—not after the way she left.

No warning. No goodbye. No explanation.

She was the girl who got under my skin.

The one who kissed me like she meant it… and disappeared like none of it mattered. I’ve spent every day since convincing myself it didn’t.

Now she’s back in Rixton, staying at her family’s lodge while her dad recovers from surgery. And thanks to our parents’ surprise wedding, we’re stuck under the same roof.

She’s off-limits. My new stepsister. But the way she looks at me says she remembers everything.

And the tension between us? It’s anything but frozen.

I’ve trained my whole life to handle pressure—on and off the ice. The last thing I need is a distraction in the middle of a season that’s already falling apart.

Games are being thrown. Players are faking injuries. And Willow’s holding on to the photos that could expose everything.

They’re watching. Threatening. Waiting for us to slip.

But I’m not just playing defense anymore.

I’m fighting for the truth. For my team.

And for the girl I never stopped wanting.

•••

REVIEW: THE PUCKS WE FREEZE is the introductory novella in Brooke O’Brien’s contemporary, new adult RIXTON U hockey romance series, a spin off, set in the author’s BRAYSEN U world., This is journalism student Willow Anson, and university hockey player Kade Brooks’ story line.

Told from dual first person perspectives (Willoa and Kade) THE PUCKS WE FREEZE focuses on the return of Willow Anson to her hometown in the wake of her estranged father’s surgery, and his marriage she knew nothing about. Working at the family owned lodge, Willow will come face to face with her one-night stand from months earlier, Kade Brooks, the Rixton U hockey player whom she will discover is her new step-brother. Struggling to remain distant, Willow finds herself pulled into the aura that is our story line hero, a man who is about to find himself the target of threats as the team for which he plays, may be under attack.

The world building introduces some of the characters are back ground of the author’s new Rixton U series, a series focusing on university hockey players, the women with whom they will fall in love, and a potential case of betrayal and revenge.

The relationship between Willow and Kade begins as a one night stand months earlier in which our heroine ghosted before Kade awoke. Kade is determined to seduce the woman that has starred in his fantasies and dreams but our couple find themselves investigating a possible betrayal that places them in the direct line of fire. The $ex scenes are passionate and seductive without the use of over the top, sexually graphic language and text.

The secondary and supporting characters include Willow’s father, Kade’s mother Lynette; several members of the Rixton U hockey team including Gavin, Rowdy, Owen, Talon, coach Dawson; and Governor Perry’s daughter Wren.

THE PUCKS WE FREEZE is a story of secrets and lies, betrayal and threats, investigations and mystery, family and friendships, acceptance and love. The character driven premise is intriguing and captivating; the romance is fated and impassioned; the characters are desperate and determined. THE PUCKS WE FREEZE ends on a happily ever after-for now-there is more story to tell. The conflict has yet to be resolved.

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Reviewed by Sandy

USA Today Bestselling author Brooke O’Brien writes steamy and swoon-worthy new adult and contemporary romances.

She believes a love worth having is worth fighting for, and she brings this into her stories where her characters risk it all for love.

If Brooke’s not writing or reading, she’s probably spending time with her family, binge-watching the latest crime documentary, indulging in chocolate, or watching Hawkeye football or NBA basketball.

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The Overtime Kiss (Love and Hockey 5) by Lauren Blakely-review

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The Overtime Kiss (Love and Hockey 5) by Lauren Blakely-review and excerpt

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ABOUT THE BOOK: Release Date June 18, 2025

Just what every bride dreams of—running straight from her cheating fiancé into the arms of a hot hockey star… and then getting hired as his kids’ nanny.

Tyler Falcon is protective, flirtatious…and frustratingly responsible. We almost did something reckless when he found me alone in my wedding dress, and I blurted out all the things I’d never truly experienced.

Now, the sexy single dad is saving me again with a job I desperately need—and a promise to never mention The Night of 1001 Confessions.

I live in his house. Take care of his kids. Pretend I don’t notice his heated gaze lingering on me after they fall asleep.

Until one night, the tension snaps.

Now we have a deal. Five lessons in seduction. No strings attached.

But he’s not just good in bed. He spoils me with thoughtful gifts and supports my dreams. For the first time, I feel like I belong.

Except…this was never meant to last. I’m his employee. He has kids to protect. And neither of us can afford to make a mistake.

The more nights we spend tangled up together though, the harder it is to pretend it’s just physical. Because I’m not only falling for my boss—I’m falling for the man whose kids have stolen my heart.

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REVIEW:THE OVERTIME KISS is the fifth instalment in Lauren Blakely’s contemporary, adult LOVE AND HOCKEY erotic, hockey romance series. This is thirty-two year old, San Francisco Sea Dogs hockey player and single dad Tyler Falcon, and twenty-six year old, ice skater/teacher/ nanny Sabrina Snow’s story line. THE OVERTIME KISS can be read as a stand alone without any difficulty. Any important information from the previous story lines is revealed where necessary.

Told from dual first person perspectives (Tyler and Sabrina) THE OVERTIME KISS follows the ‘secret’ and ‘cliched’ relationship between thirty-two year old, San Francisco Sea Dogs hockey player and single dad Tyler Falcon, and twenty-six year old, ice skater/teacher/ nanny Sabrina Snow. Discovering her fiancé had been cheating with a co-worker, Sabrina became the ultimate runaway bride, finding herself at the local skating rink where she taught lessons to the young and young at heart but Sabrina never expected to run into friend and professional hockey player Tyler Falcon, the man with whom Sabrina will fall in love. Tyler is desperate, and needs a new nanny for his school aged children. Sabrina was looking for a job in the face of betrayal by everyone concerned, and our heroine would find herself the live-in nanny for our story line hero. As the weeks and months pass, Tyler begins to act on his attraction, an attraction that started a year before, and finds himself falling for the woman who has never felt loved in her life.

The world building focuses on Tyler and Sabrina’s careers; the care of Tyler’s children, and the potential fall-out if their relationship became public knowledge. A proverbial ‘employer falls for the nanny’ relationship was never meant to be gossip but Sabrina was about to bear the brunt of someone else’s shame.

The relationship between Tyler and Sabrina is a friends to employee/employer to lovers in which our couple enter into the stereo-typical nanny and boss affair. Keeping their relationship a secret is a bit of a struggle, and misunderstanding threatens to tear them apart. The $ex scenes are provocative and passionate without the use of over the top, sexually graphic language and text.

There is a large ensemble cast of colorful and familiar secondary and supporting players including Tyler’s brothers Miles (Leighton), Tyler’s mother and Sea Dogs owner Lauren Falcon; his children Luna and Parker , and his ex Elle; Sabrina’s best friend Trevyn; her controlling and stifling parents Mr. & Mrs. David Snow, Sabrina’s ex Chad Huntington; as well as several members of the Sea Dogs Hockey club.

THE OVERTIME KISS is a story of betrayal and heart break; family and friendships, acceptance and love. The premise is inviting and entertaining-there is limited conflict between our story line couple; the romance is seductive and fated; the characters are charismatic, determined and lovable.

 

Reading Order and Previous reviews
The Boyfriend Goal
The Romance Line
The Proposal Play
The Girlfriend Zone

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Reviewed by Sandy


Tyler
“Are you a troublemaker, Tyler?”
“Maybe I was. Back in the day,” I say.
Her lips shift in amusement. “Think you’ve still got it in you?”
“Those are fighting words.” I drum my fingers on the counter. “How about trouble in the form of a spicy margarita? Can you handle the heat?”
Her smile falters for just a second, as if I’d asked about more than a drink. “I don’t even know.”
Her blue eyes flicker with something deeper—with uncertainty, maybe, or a vulnerability she’s trying to hide. Or possibly…interest. Since for a moment her gaze lingers on me, roams over me, like she’s trying to figure something out.
Like what she wants me to do to her tonight?
What the f*&k?
That is not a thought I should be entertaining. Too bad my lust-struck mind is already running away with the image, imagining what could have been if she wasn’t wearing that damn ring. Not today, brain. Stand down.
“Let’s find out,” I say, as I resume the role of runaway-bride wingman. I change her order, and when the bartender returns with the margarita, we toast again, her with her cocktail, me with my lager, which—as Ike promised—is incredibly good.
“To the opposite of today.”
“The opposite,” she echoes, her gaze…curious. But I don’t want to read into it even though I want to read everything into it.

A #1 New York Times Bestselling author, Lauren Blakely is known for her contemporary romance style that’s hot, sweet and sexy. She lives in California with her family and has plotted entire novels while walking her dogs. With fourteen New York Times bestsellers, her titles have appeared on the New York Times, USA Today, and Wall Street Journal Bestseller Lists more than eighty times, and she’s sold more than 2 million books. In October she’ll release HARD WOOD, a sexy, standalone romantic comedy. To receive an email when Lauren releases a new book, sign up for her newsletter! laurenblakely.com/newsletter

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Play Dirty (LA Phantoms 5) by Kat Mizera-review tour

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💙Play Dirty (LA Phantoms 5) by Kat Mizera-review tour💙

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ABOUT THE BOOK: Release Date May 29, 2025

Falling for her is a risk I shouldn’t be willing to take… but I didn’t get to the top of my game my backing down.

Ten years, three kids, and what I thought was unshakable marriage—until she slept with one of my teammates. The divorce left me reeling.

Trust isn’t something I give freely anymore.

Now, all that matters is fighting for custody of my kids, while my ex tries to take them and move across the country.

The last thing I need is someone like Stevie: A stunning model with a troubled past, no interest in kids, and baggage even heavier than mine.

One dance at a wedding changed everything. I can’t get this woman out of my head.

I’m not looking for more complications, but walking away from her isn’t an option either.

Not when I can’t tell where I stop and she starts…or if playing dirty is my only shot at making her mine.

••••

REVIEW:PLAY DIRTY is the fifth instalment in Kat Mizera’s contemporary, adult LA PHANTOMS erotic, hockey romance series. This is thirty-two year old hockey player Martin ‘Marty’ Nadeau, and twenty seven year old model Stephanie ‘Stevie’ Marchand’s story line. PLAY DIRTY can be read as a stand alone without any difficulty. Any important information from the previous story lines is revealed where necessary.

NOTE: Due to the nature of the story line premise, there may be triggers for more sensitive readers.

Told from dual first person perspectives (Marty and Stevie) PLAY DIRTY follows hockey player and single father Martin ‘Marty’ Nadeau as he fights for custody of his three young children,in the wake of his wife’s affair with one of his teammates but Marty never expected to come face to face with model Stephanie ‘Stevie’ Marchand, a young woman whose career and life have been put on hold. Several months earlier, Stevie’s ex Damien almost ended our heroine’s life, and with the help of several doctors, and her friends, Stevie is hoping for a complete recovery but entering into a new relationship was the furthest from her mind until meeting single father / hockey player Marty Nadeau, the man with whom Stevie will fall in love. When Marty’s past returns, and Stevie has yet to face her own demons, Stevie is willing to walk away to save the man and the children he loves.

The world building focuses on the broken relationships of both Stevie and Marty. Stevie suffered at the hands of her ex, while Marty is continuing to battle for his children in the face of his wife’s ongoing affair. As Marty prepares for a new season of hockey, Stevie finds herself at a crossroads in her career.

The relationship between Marty and Stevie is one of mutual attraction, each continuing to suffer the effects of betrayal and loss. Stevie doesn’t do relationships in the face of several unsuccessful romances, and Marty’s priority is the safety and love for his children. As Marty and Stevie begins a slow seduction, Marty’s past returns for a second chance. The Sex scenes are affectionate and impassioned without the use of over the top, sexually graphic language and text.

There is another large ensemble cast of energetic and determined secondary and supporting characters including the return of several of Marty’s teammates and their spouse: Gabe and Harper; Ivan and Cheyenne; Canyon and Saylor; Blake and Rowan; as well as Marty’s ex-wife Brenna, their three children, Madeline Aronson, and Stevie’s friend Madame Bertrand.

PLAY DIRTY is a story of betrayal and vengeance, power and control,family and friendships, relationships and love. The character driven premise is captivating and emotional; the romance is seductive and passionate; the characters are desperate, charismatic and dynamic.

Click HERE for Sandy’s review of book four PLAY OFF

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Reviewed by Sandy

USA TODAY Bestselling Author Kat Mizera was born in Miami Beach with a healthy dose of Wanderlust. She’s lived from coast to coast, and everywhere in between, but home is wherever her family is. A devoted mom and wife to her wonderful and supportive husband (Kevin) and two amazing boys (Nick and Max), Kat loves to travel the globe with her adventurous, hockey loving family. Greece is at the top of that list. She hopes to one day retire there, spending her days writing books on the beach.

Kat is former freelance sports writer who now writes steamy hockey romance about her favorite fictional teams, the Las Vegas Sidewinders and the Lauderdale Knights. The library of novels she’s penned also include sexy contemporary stories about baseball stars, alpha sex club owners, bodyguards, rock stars, and royalty. Regardless of genre, her books about bad boys with hearts of gold will steal your breath, rock your world and melt your heart.

To find out about Kat Mizera’s  upcoming releases and giveaways, sign up for her newsletter here!

For more information on Kat Mizera and her books visit: https://katmizera.com/

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On The Fly (Sierra Hockey 4) by Elise Faber-review tour

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🤍 On The Fly (Sierra Hockey 4) by Elise Faber-review tour 🤍

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ABOUT THE BOOK: Release Date April 28, 2025

She’s the one woman I can’t have.
And yet I can’t let her go…
I’ve respected Joey—Josephine—Banks from the moment I first came to the Sierra Hockey organization.
Over the years, that respect grew into friendship…and eventually, it became something more. Something dangerous. Something that I could never allow myself to have.
So I stayed away.
But then I discover the truth about Joey’s past with the team’s former head coach and everything changes.
I can’t stay away.
I don’t care about bad press or dumb decisions or all the ways a relationship between us can implode.
I just know I’ll do everything to make her mine.

••••••

REVIEW:ON THE FLY is the fourth instalment in Elise Faber’s contemporary adult SIERRA HOCKEY erotic, hockey romance series. This is general manager of the Sierra Hockey team Damon Connors, and head coach Joey Banks’ story line. ON THE FLY can be read as a stand alone without any difficulty. Any important information from the previous storylines is revealed where necessary.

NOTE: Due to the nature of the story line premise there WILL BE triggers for more sensitive readers.

Told from dual first person perspectives (Joey and Damon) ON THE FLY follows the building but potentially forbidden relationship between Sierra Hockey team GM Damon Connors, and head coach Joey Banks. Joey Banks isn’t new to hockey but her position as the head coach of the Sierra Hockey team places our heroine in the spotlight. Joey has secrets she refuses to reveal until the man who controls her career, also control her heart. Damon Connors doesn’t do relationships but his attraction to his new head coach stirs something deep within our story line hero. Damon has secrets of his own, and in this, he sees the missing parts of the woman with whom he is falling in love but when the past returns, Damon is determined to protect our story line heroine, even if she is willing to take a stand on her own.

The world building pulls the reader into a timely and heart breaking backstory of neglect, abuse of power, and personal and professional betrayal. The Sierra Hockey Club is struggling to come back from an horrific scandal, and with Joey as the new head coach, Damon is determined to prove the team is worthy of winning it all.

The relationship between Joey and Damon is one of the forbidden although the power dynamic is more than equal. Damon doesn’t want to get involved with the team’s new head coach but the heart wants what the head is refusing to deny. Joey Banks is determined to prove she is worthy of the position of the Sierra’s new head coach but a relationship with the GM could mean the end of her hockey career. The $ex scenes are intimate and passion without the use of over the top, sexually graphic language and text.

We are re-introduced to several team members of the Sierra Hockey Team including Lake, Leo, Riggs, Storm, and Colt Madden, as well as Damon’s sister Kylie, and Joey’s parents John and Beth.

ON THE FLY is a story of secrets and lies, betrayal and vengeance, power and control, family and relationships, acceptance and love . The premise is emotional, heart breaking and captivating; the romance is seductive; the characters are determined, dynamic and charismatic.

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Reviewed by Sandy

 

USA Today bestselling author, Elise Faber, loves chocolate, Star Wars, Harry Potter, and hockey (the order depending on the day and how well her team—the Sharks!—are playing). She and her husband also play as much hockey as they can squeeze into their schedules, so much so that their typical date night is spent on the ice. Elise changes her hair color more often than some people change their socks, loves sparkly things, and is the mom to two exuberant boys.

She lives in Northern California. Connect with her in her Facebook group, the Fabinators or email her at elisefaberauthor@gmail.com

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The Girlfriend Zone (Love & Hockey 4) by Lauren Blakely-review

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The Girlfriend Zone (Love & Hockey 4) by Lauren Blakely-review & excerpt

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ABOUT THE BOOK: Release Date March 26, 2025

In my defense, I had no idea the tattooed, glasses-wearing, soulful hottie I spent one perfect day—and one unforgettable night—with was a hockey star on my father’s team.

And Miles didn’t know I was the coach’s daughter.

That’s the point of a “no-work-talk” date.

But now? He’s as forbidden to me as I am to him.

When I land a new gig as the team photographer, we vow to keep it professional. We mostly succeed…except for that time after a game when he couldn’t keep his talented hands off me. But I swear, it won’t happen again.

Too much is at stake—I can’t risk my heart or my father’s team.

But when I end up living at Miles’s place to care for his pack of rescue pups, the lines blur fast. Late nights turn into stolen moments and I discover there’s more to him than I ever imagined—a man who’s genuine, thoughtful, and irresistibly real.

He looks at me like he can’t believe his luck. Touches me like he never wants to let go. And listens to my hopes and fears.

My heart’s getting dangerously attached. But if I follow it… am I putting everyone’s dreams on the line?

Tropes: coach’s daughter, the one who got away, starts with a bang, second chance vibes, age gap, forbidden hockey romance, forced proximity, workplace romance

••••

REVIEW:THE GIRLFRIEND ZONE is the fourth instalment in Lauren Blakely’s contemporary, adult LOVE AND HOCKEY erotic, hockey romance series. This is thirty-three year old, San Francisco Sea Dogs hockey player Mile Falcon, and twenty-four year old, photographer Leighton McBride, the coach’s daughter. THE GIRLFRIEND ZONE can be read as a stand alone without any difficulty. Any important information from the previous story lines is revealed where necessary.

Told from dual first person perspectives (Miles and Leighton) covering more than a year in the life, THE GIRLFRIEND ZONE follows the building but forbidden relationship between San Francisco Sea Dogs hockey player Mile Falcon, and photographer Leighton McBride, the coach’s daughter. Leighton McBride is a photographer whose clients were a no show, and when café owner Birdie suggested her grandson as a stand in model, Leighton jumped at the chance to work with Miles but unbeknownst to both Leighton and Miles, their building relationship would stop abruptly when they discover the identity and connections to the San Franciso Sea Dogs-Leighton is the coach’s daughters, and Miles is a player on the Sea Dogs team. Reluctantly going their separate ways, months will pass before the two reconnect for some anxious times, agreeing to be friends for the foreseeable future, until an opportunity presents itself, pushing our couple together.

The world building focuses on the secret relationship between Leighton and Miles. Leighton has been warned by her father to stay clear of any and all hockey players but Miles and Leighton are struggling with their attraction as Leighton becomes the official photographer for the team.

The relationship between Leighton and Miles is one of immediate attraction, set into motion by Miles’ match-making grandmother but Miles knows to become involved with the coach’s daughter could be the end of his career with the Sea Dogs, but the heart wants the woman with whom he has fallen in love. The $ex scenes are intimate and passionate without the use of over the top, sexually graphic language and text

The energetic secondary and supporting characters include Coach Noah McBride aka Leighton’s dad, Leighton’s sixteen year old sister Riley, and their mother Grace Adley; Miles’ mother Lauren and her husband Harvey, his grandmother Birdie, sister, Charlie and his brother Tyler, as well as several of the previous story line couples and Sea Dogs players (Christian, Rowan, Ford, Alexei, Hugo) team officials, and Leighton’s exhausting roommates Ezra and Indigo.

THE GIRLFRIEND ZONE is a story of secrets and lies, family and friendships, relationships, and love. The fast paced premise is endearing and captivating yet predictable; the romance is provocative and impassioned; the characters are determined, sassy and dynamic.

Reading Order and Previous reviews
The Boyfriend Goal
The Romance Line
The Proposal Play

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Reviewed by Sandy

Miles
I breathe out hard, giving in to the lust that grips me, the want I feel for her…my coach’s daughter.
For a few seconds, I freeze over those words—coach’s daughter.
Don’t go there again. Get it together. Stop f*&king thinking of her.
But the dick is sometimes stronger than the will.
I ignore that voice because it doesn’t matter what I do when I’m home alone. It’s what I do when I’m with her that counts. I haven’t crossed the line again. And baggage or no baggage, we’re not going to be a thing. But her admission that she looks at the pictures too? It’s what I wanted. It’s what I needed. It’s also all I can have of her.
So what’s the harm in giving in tonight?

A #1 New York Times Bestselling author, Lauren Blakely is known for her contemporary romance style that’s hot, sweet and sexy. She lives in California with her family and has plotted entire novels while walking her dogs. With fourteen New York Times bestsellers, her titles have appeared on the New York Times, USA Today, and Wall Street Journal Bestseller Lists more than eighty times, and she’s sold more than 2 million books. In October she’ll release HARD WOOD, a sexy, standalone romantic comedy. To receive an email when Lauren releases a new book, sign up for her newsletter! laurenblakely.com/newsletter

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ABOUT THE BOOK: Release Date March 21, 2025

One night, one chance, one hundred percent a lie…

Reece
Hookups are my jam, but I’ve never had a girl shuddering with one breath then running away the next. And I can’t stop thinking about her. Probably for the best I’m trading in party games for extra practices. I can lead us back to the Frozen Four, but I need a sign of my dedication to persuade Coach. All I have to do is convince the one who got away to fake a relationship with me—and remember my oldest rule: only one night.

Kenzie
Nerd. Prude. Boring. Not anymore. After my ex proves hockey players really will stick their…uh, sticks…in anything, I swear off his type forever. But I don’t last a single night before hooking up with his rival. Turns out I’m bad at fun, though with my ex being thrust upon me at every opportunity, I’m willing to try—and fail. Until Reece offers me a choice: fall back into my boring, safe life or play along with him. The answer seems simple, but I’m worried playing will never be enough.

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REVIEW:ICE COLD RIVAL is the third instalment in Nikki Hall’s contemporary new adult BEYOND THE ICE erotic, hockey romance series focusing on the Teagan University Wildcats hockey team. This is college senior and soon to be team captain Reece Tanner and Kenzie Booth’s story line. ICE COLD RIVAL can be read as a stand alone without any difficulty. Any important information from the previous story lines is revealed where necessary.

Told from dual first person perspectives (Reece and Kenzie) ICE COLD RIVAL follows the building but fake relationship between Reece Tanner and Kenzie Booth. Reece Tanner wants the position of team captain but his off-ice antics are a black mark against his reputation. Kenzie Booth’s ex boyfriend cheated with not one but two women, and our heroine was determined to keep him in her rear view. A chance meeting between Reece and Kenzie found our couple agreeing to ‘fake date’ in an effort to appease Reece’s coach, and to keep Kenzie’s mother from pushing her back with her ex boyfriend but jealousy will rear its’ proverbial head, and target out story line heroine.

Reece Booth comes from money, and in this, our hero doesn’t do relationships but something about Kenzie draws Reece like a moth to a flame. Kenzie’s ex is one of Reece’s hockey teammates, a fellow player who is determined to destroy our heroine’s life.

The relationship between Reece and Kenzie begins as a fake relationship but quickly turns into something more. Kenzie’s sister is getting married, and Reece is the perfect foil for our heroine’s revenge. Reece is determined to make captain but he is about to lose his heart to our story line heroine. The $ex scenes are passionate and intense without the use of over the top, sexually graphic language and text

The energetic secondary and supporting characters include several of Reece’s teammates and their significant others:Gavin and Eva, Cole and Avery, as well as Mase, Marco; Kenzie’s ex Tobias Kane, and her sister Brighton.

ICE COLD RIVAL is a story of betrayal and vengeance, secrets and acceptance, family, relationships, and love. The premise is captivating and entertaining; the romance is seductive and provocative ;the characters are charismatic and dynamic.

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Reviewed by Sandy

Nikki Hall is a smart-ass with a Ph.D. and a potty mouth. She writes happy ever afters with found families, sassy heroines, and strong men who love their women hard. Coffee makes her happy, messes make her stabby, and she’d sell one of her children for a second season of Firefly.

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