Pucking Around: A Why Choose Hockey Romance (Jacksonville Rays Hockey) by Emily Rath

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Pucking Around: A Why Choose Hockey Romance (Jacksonville Rays Hockey)

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Rating: 4.3 (43690 reviews)
Author: Emily Rath
ISBN: 9781496752406

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Discover the internationally bestselling, off-the-charts sexy, inclusive, poly, kink-friendly, "why choose" hockey romance that made the Jacksonville Rays a Tiktok sensation - now with exclusive, never-before seen material!

When an ambitious sports medicine practitioner scores her dream job working for Jacksonville’s hottest NHL team, she knows the last thing she should do is get tangled up with a player. After all, how could she choose just one?

My name is Rachel Price, and two months ago I walked away from The Perfect Man—sweet, funny, and so sexy he should be illegal. We shared one magical night. No names. No strings. I never thought I’d see him again. I was wrong.

As it turns out, Mr. Perfect is the playboy grinder for the Jacksonville Rays, the NHL’s hottest new hockey team . . . and thanks to the ten-month fellowship I just landed, I’m his new physical therapist. Imagine my anticipation as those familiar muscled legs walk towards me, the way my pulse races as he reaches out to . . . shake my hand. The jerk doesn’t even recognize me!

This is going to be the longest ten months of my life. Because now Mr. Perfect Mistake is determined to use his every seductive trick to win me back. Meanwhile, I also have to contend with his best friend the surly team equipment manager, and an exasperatingly stubborn, superstitious goalie who’s convinced I’m his good luck charm.

This is my chance to prove myself, and I’m not risking it for anything. But between one unexpected night, and one secret revealed, these men are ready to test all my limits. Still, I can’t fall for a player—let alone three. Or can I?

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ISBN-10

1496752406

ISBN-13

978-1496752406

Print length

592 pages

Language

English

Publisher

Kensington

Publication date

January 22, 2024

Dimensions

5.52 x 1.51 x 8.22 inches

Item weight

1.15 pounds

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You give me a chance, and I’ll be so damn good to you. I’ll treat you so right, baby. You’re it for me.
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“Ten months,” I say, my gaze locked on her. “Ride out your contract. I’ll play nice.” I lean in. “But the second it’s over, you’re mine, Seattle. You’re not leaving me again.”
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“I don’t melt for you, Jake Compton,” she murmurs, holding my gaze. “I burn.”
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You really think I could forget my Seattle Girl? Baby, you're all I think about.
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1. RACHEL

“RACHEL!” I groan, not ready to open my eyes and face the truth. It’s morning. Again. And I’m officially going to murder my roommate Tess…just as soon as I remember how eyelids work. Why did I let her talk me into going out last night?

Because you’re twenty-seven and single, girl. Live your damn life! I can hear her voice echoing in my head along with the steady thump thump thump of last night’s dance music.

I’m pretty sure there was drinking last night. What else explains why my tongue feels superglued to the roof of my mouth? Oh god—I think I’m gonna be sick. I’m getting too old for this. I can’t bounce back like I could when I was eighteen. There’s only one solution: I’m just never drinking again. No more dancing. No more bars. Consider this my retirement from night life.

“RA-CHEL! Girl, get up!”

I roll onto my back, wincing as I gaze up at the blades of my slowly circulating ceiling fan. I think I slept with my contacts in. My eyes itch so bad.

Make a list, Rach. Make a plan.

That’s been my mantra for the last two months as I’ve tried to put the pieces of my shattered life back together.

Hot shower, strong black coffee, maybe some eye drops—

“RACH!” Tess stomps down the hall and stands in the doorway, her wild, red curls spilling around her shoulders. She’s a smokin’ hot size twenty with a perfect, pear-shaped body. Per usual, she’s wearing nothing but a crop top and her undies, a spray of peachy freckles dotting across her chest. The girl sheds clothes around this apartment like a husky sheds hair.

Not that I mind. I’m the daughter of a super famous rock star. Born in California and raised on a tour bus, I’ve seen some wild things in my time. A naked Tess doesn’t bother me one bit.

“Girl, did you not hear me hollerin’ for you?” She pops a hand on her hip and tosses my phone on the bed. “Someone’s been trying to call you for like thirty minutes.”

I reach blindly for it without turning my head. “Who is it?”

“I don’t know. A New York number, I think. And there was a missed call from Doctor H.”

I bolt upright, swallowing down the instant wave of nausea that hits me. “Ohmygod, Tess!” I snatch up my phone. “My boss is calling, and you let it just keep ringing?”

“Hey, I’ve got my own boss breathing down my neck, thank you very much,” she says with a huff. “You handle your arrogant asshole, I’ll handle mine.” She flicks her hair over her shoulder as she turns. Her cheeky undies show off her freckled booty as she saunters away.

I roll my eyes, knowing she means well. Tess is just being overprotective because she’s never liked Doctor Halla. She doesn’t like the way he micromanages me or his cold, aloof manner. I guess it’s just never bothered me. He can’t help that he’s European.

I drag a hand through my tousled hair, checking my text messages while I wait for my brain to warm up. Six texts and a missed call from my twin brother and his husband. I’m pretty sure Somchai is back in Seattle, which means this is early for him.

Emily Rath

Emily Rath is an international bestselling author of fantasy and romance. Her books are swoony, spicy, and laugh out loud funny! She currently lives in Florida with her husband, son, and cat. They regularly comb the local beaches looking for shark teeth. Follow Emily!

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4.3 out of 5

43,690 global ratings

Abigail Hayden

Sooooo good I couldn't put it down!

Reviewed in the United States on March 22, 2023

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I had the honor of being on the ARC team for Pucking Around! Emily Rath put her heart and soul into this book! This book is so well written!

Baby, where do I even begin! I fell in love with this book the moment I read the first sentence. Who doesn't love a why choose romance with a hot doctor and their hot hockey players! This book has the perfect plot to spice ratio. I could not put this book down.

Dr. Rachel Price! My god I love this woman! She is smart, funny, sassy and knows exactly what she wants in life. She is the perfect FMC! I want to be Rachel when I grow up! She fights hard for what she believes in and she also fights hard for the people that she loves! She loves her boys so much! At times, she felt like she didn't deserve love but those boys proved her wrong every single time!

Jake Compton is a golden retriever to the max! He definitely has a way with words! His dirty talk is on point! He loves hard and falls even harder, He starts to learn for more things about himself as the book progresses. Jake fall in love with Rachel the moment he laid on eyes on her in Seattle!

I love my Seattle Girl-Jake

Caleb Sanford! Caleb is DADDY! He is broody, grumpy at times. Caleb definitely had his walls up throughout the book. I loved that Rachel and Jake were able to help realize just how loveable he is. Caleb has always been in love with Jake and it was amazing to see them come to that realization together and become more than just friends. Rachel tests Caleb's limits and pushes him out of this comfort zone! I loved seeing his dominate side come out when all four of them were playing together!

"Hey Hurriance"-Caleb

Ilmari, where do I even start? I wanted Ilmari the moment he came onto the scene. He is the perfect book boyfriend. He is quiet and keeps to him the first half of the book. He is broody and doesn't let people into his bubble. He doesn't hang out with the team or participate in group activities. Rachel and Ilmari have such an amazing connection. She taught him how to expect peoples love! He found his chosen family with Rachel, Jake and Caleb. This man had me melting when he spoke to Rachel in Finnish!

RAKAS!-Ilmari

HOLY SPICE BATMAN!!!! KITCHEN SCENE CHAPTERS 55-56 ENOUGH SAID! The spice is in book was TOP TIER!!! Definitely 100/10

I have never highlighted a book as much as had with Pucking Around! Every scene just keep getting better and better! I loved all of the side characters! I can't wait for Pucking Wild! Tess and Ryan!

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Ms.VioletGlikestoread

Hockey Romance

Reviewed in the United States on December 29, 2023

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✨”I see you, mun leijona. They see you too,”…..“You would brave any danger for those you love. Climb any mountain, leap from any clifftop. A love like yours is wild and dangerous. You need men who will not seek to harness you or break your spirit.”

“You need men who will protect you. Who will provide a safe space for you to love as freely as your heart will allow. We are those men.”

⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ 🌶️🌶️🌶️🌶️🌶️ Hockey Romance 🎧📖

✨Y’all!!! I recently read Pucking Around & the prequel novella, That One Night by Emily Rath and oh my sweet, spicy, swoony gods were they amazing! I listened 🎧to both of these stories on audio as I read along on kindle and let me tell you, the narration was top tier perfection!

I went into this story expecting a fun, sweet, and spicy why choose hockey romance, and I certainly got that! What I did not necessarily anticipate was falling so completely in love with these characters, their individual stories and experiences, their care for one another, and the family they form.

✨The level of emotional vulnerability, self exploration, love, and swoon was SO incredibly beautiful as each relationship felt fully explored for these well developed characters. I still can not fully put into words how much this story squeezed my heart in all the best ways 🥹 and the spice?! Whew!!!!🥵

🏒Why Choose/Poly Love 💜 🏒The BEST Found Family 🏡 🏒All the Chili Peppers Spice! 🌶️ 🏒Second Chance Romance 💝

✨It goes without saying that I definitely recommend this story to those who enjoy spicy and swoony why choose hockey romances! Pucking Around is available on KU and audio💃🏽

*On The Prequel -That One Night: This prequel was amazing and although it’s not a required read before Pucking Around, I feel like it added so much more swoon to the story for me. I would highly recommend the read before Pucking Around.

Sanchia Sommerville

Sweet, spicy, funny and just so, so good!

Reviewed in the United States on April 17, 2024

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I had seen this book recommended in numerous book groups on Facebook. I decided to see what it was all about.

Well, let me tell you, it was awesome! I loved the characters, Rachel is such a B.A. and the guys, Jake, Caleb and Ilmari are perfect for this story. You hop on and take an emotional roller coaster of a ride, and it's worth every second!

I enjoyed this so much, that after I read it, I turned around and reread it, just to be sure I soaked up everything. I think Rachel is so relatable in so many ways. I just couldn't get enough! Just go get it and read it now, this is one of the best RH books I have read!

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