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Book Description
A hockey star’s mission: fix his new team. The problem? He’s falling for the coach’s off-limits daughter in this spicy, heartfelt romance from Wall Street Journal and USA Today bestselling author Lauren Landish.
NHL defenseman Dominic Lee is traded mid-season with one job: save a struggling team from itself. The complication? Briar Johns—a guarded single mom, zookeeper, and his new coach’s daughter. She’s strictly off-limits, but one look at her and Dominic knows some rules are meant to be broken. Too bad hockey players—and relationships—are a firm never again for Briar.Between surviving a toxic marriage, managing an emotionally absent father, and raising her son Harley, Briar only has room for things that bring joy. A cocky defenseman should never make that list. Dominic isn’t like the men from her past, though. He shows up for Harley’s practices. He listens. He does the dishes. And he’s patient enough to wait for her walls to come down.
When her father forbids their relationship and threatens Dominic’s career, the choice should be simple. Except Briar’s tired of letting fear win. And walking away from her and Harley? That’s the one play Dominic refuses to make.
About Lauren Landish
Wall Street Journal, USA Today, Washington Post and #1 Amazon best-selling author Lauren Landish welcomes you into a world of rock-hard abs and chiseled smiles. Her sexy, contemporary romances—including her wildly successful Irresistible Bachelor Series—have garnered a legion of praise from her readers. When Lauren isn’t plotting ways to introduce readers to their next sexy-as-hell book boyfriend, she’s deep in her writing cave and furiously tapping away on her keyboard, writing scenes that would make even a hardened sailor blush.
For all the updates and news on her upcoming books (not to mention a whole lotta hunks), visit her website at www.LaurenLandish.com or follow her on Twitter (@LaurenLandish) and Facebook (@Lauren.Landish).
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My Thoughts
Puck, Marry, Kill by Lauren Landish is a surprisingly emotional, witty, and deeply heartwarming sports romance that goes far beyond the typical hockey backdrop. Featuring a compelling single-mom heroine, an off-limits dynamic, and a foundational focus on healing and trust, this book delivers an unforgettable story of second chances.
The narrative centers on Dominic Lee, an NHL defenseman traded mid-season with a single mission to save a struggling team. Beneath his rough athletic exterior, Dominic is a values-driven, thoughtful, and remarkably gentle man who is entirely past his playing days and looking for a genuine connection. The complication arises when he meets Briar Johns—a guarded single mother, zookeeper, and his new coach’s daughter who has sworn off hockey players and relationships entirely after surviving a toxic marriage and an absent father. Instead of conforming to romance tropes, both characters feel grounded and authentic, especially Briar, who capably manages her life and prioritizes her young son, Harley, without waiting to be saved.
What makes their slow-burn connection so special is how Dominic shows up through actions rather than just words—whether he is pitching in with chores, bringing endless patience to break down her walls, or forming an instant, heartwarming bond with Harley, whose maturity, wisdom, and hockey obsession steal every scene he is in. Blending hilarious teammate banter, quirky animal trivia shared by Briar, delightful cameos from previous series favorites, and high stakes when the coach forbids their romance, the story maintains a perfect balance of humor, heat, and emotional depth. Elevated by the stellar, chemistry-filled narration of Shiloh James and Ryan West, this heartfelt and comforting read is an absolute winner from start to finish.
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