Pucking Tempest by: Liz Lincoln

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In Pucking Tempest by Liz Lincoln, the classic "brother’s teammate" trope is given a fresh, high-stakes spin that makes for an absolutely addictive read. The story begins with what was supposed to be a simple, anonymous one-night stand—the kind of evening Charlie spent seven months trying to forget because it was, quite frankly, the best night of her life. The mystery man, Leif, is no longer a distant memory when Charlie starts her new job working for the same professional hockey team where her overprotective brother plays. Not only is Leif her brother’s newest teammate, but he also happens to be her new next-door neighbor.

Book Description

He was supposed to be an anonymous one-night stand. Not my brother's new teammate.

I’ve spent seven months trying to forget him after the best night of my life. Now I work for Leif’s team and live next door to him.

My brother—his teammate—can’t stand him. And it’s an unspoken rule that teammates’ sisters are off-limits.

I still want Leif. Badly. But we can’t be more than friends.

Yet the more time we spend together, the harder it is to remember why I’m resisting him.

He’s not willing to keep his distance. I keep pushing my own boundaries. And the man kisses like a god.

I know what we have is special. Worth fighting for.

Worth the possibility of blowing up the team's chemistry. Worth facing down my overprotective brother.

Worth risking everything for a shot at winning everything.

What happens when the person you can't have becomes the one you can't live without?

When Leif and Charlie surrender to their insatiable desire, secret dates become stolen kisses, and passion blooms into complicated feelings. Some relationships are worth breaking all the rules.

About Liz Lincoln

Liz has been concocting stories as long as she can remember, and from the beginning they involved two people falling in love. Even in the first “novel” she wrote when she was 10.

When she’s not writing, she spends her time hanging out with her family, cheering on various sports leagues, especially women’s sports, embroidering sassy sayings, and eating too much cheese. And of course, reading romance.

Her Instagram bio says she’s bisexual, medically fvcked (she has several chronic physical & mental health conditions, including ADHD and Rheumatoid Arthritis), opinionated as fvck, loves writing the sexy scenes, adores eclairs, pie, waffles & cheese, and has a thing for flamingos (including several lawn flamingos). And that bio is probably right, since she wrote it. She uses she/her/hers pronouns.

She lives in Milwaukee, WI, with her husband, two kids, three cats, and a turtle.

My Thoughts

In Pucking Tempest by Liz Lincoln, the classic "brother’s teammate" trope is given a fresh, high-stakes spin that makes for an absolutely addictive read. The story begins with what was supposed to be a simple, anonymous one-night stand—the kind of evening Charlie spent seven months trying to forget because it was, quite frankly, the best night of her life. The mystery man, Leif, is no longer a distant memory when Charlie starts her new job working for the same professional hockey team where her overprotective brother plays. Not only is Leif her brother’s newest teammate, but he also happens to be her new next-door neighbor.

The conflict is immediate and delicious, built on the unspoken rule that teammates' sisters are strictly off-limits. This tension is further complicated by the fact that Charlie’s brother can’t stand Leif, creating a minefield of professional and personal risks. Despite the boundaries they should be respecting, the magnetic pull between Charlie and Leif is impossible to ignore. As they transition from strangers to friends and eventually to something much deeper, the "forbidden" nature of their relationship only heightens the romantic tension and the undeniable chemistry they share.

What makes this book stand out is the quality of the writing and the perfection of the character arcs. Leif is a hero who isn’t willing to keep his distance, and his persistence is matched by Charlie’s own internal struggle as she constantly pushes her own boundaries. Their secret dates and stolen kisses evolve into a complicated, heartfelt passion that forces them to decide if their connection is worth blowing up the team’s chemistry or facing the wrath of a protective sibling.

Ultimately, Pucking Tempest is a beautifully paced romance about realizing that some people are worth breaking all the rules for. It captures the transition from insatiable desire to a love that neither character can live without, proving that the greatest risks often lead to the biggest wins. Whether you are a fan of sports romance or just love a well-executed "secret relationship" story, Charlie and Leif’s journey is one you won't want to miss.


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