This book had a lot of things that caught my eye. I thought it had a lot of potential, and I was excited to read it. So I jumped at the chance to read this one when it came up on Netgalley. I dove in, and I quickly realized that this one wasn't for me.

I tried to go back to it and felt the same way, so I'll be "DNF"-ing that one. I always commend writers for putting books out there. No easy feat. The writing and characters just felt a bit flat to me, and I couldn't get into this one. I thought the story had potential though and I'd be willing to give the author another go.

The protagonist, after being dumped by her hockey player boyfriend, decides to fake a relationship with his biggest rival... to make him jealous. Yes, it’s as absurd as it sounds!🙄

Nothing she does seems logical. The decisions feel forced, the relationship development is rushed, and the dialogues come across as artificial. The story tries to be a light romantic comedy but gets lost in clichés, unbelievable situations, and flat characters!

If you’re looking for a coherent and engaging read, this book isn’t the right choice. It’s entertainment, maybe but for all the wrong reasons.

Thank you to BookGoSocial and NetGalley for the ARC!

3 Stars

While Revenge Puck was entertaining and a quick paced read, it lacked the real pull and depth that I was hoping to find. The writing style is not my favorite, especially when it felt like conversations were the majority of what I was reading which left me unsure of how to build the world and scenes around me. Though that is a very personal preference. The plot was chaotic and fast paced, in a fun way, but I was hoping for more character growth and for the connection between Elle and Preston to be more fleshed out. Things felt very instalove and I don't know how believable it is to think that someone who hooked up with a hockey player a few times would be able to gain access to the arena during the Stanley Cup Playoffs with little to no issue. Just a few things like that which really took me out of the story. Overall, I'd recommend it if you're looking for a quick and fast paced palette cleanser.

Thank you for the chance to read this book, and my deepest apologies for the super late review!

I went into this read not expecting to love it as much as I did… but I was pleasantly surprised. Revenge dating isn’t always my favorite trope, but after this read, I’ve had a change of heart. The writing is spectacular, leaving me waiting for Hart’s next write (and everything other one after that)!

Hockey romance and drama?! Sign me up! I love the idea of fake dating and I love the trope. The characters felt very relatable, although a longer timeline for the relationship would’ve felt more realistic. Thank you for the book!

I wanted to at least like this one when I couldn't love it. But the MMC and the ex were both equally unlikeable and quite frankly I felt like the heroine could have done better.

I’m a sucker for a good hockey romance and this delivered!
Elle gets dumped by her boyfriend of five months, golden boy hockey star Christian, right before the playoffs. He is so insulting and careless of her feelings he even suggests she can date any player she wants with his blessing. Well, any player except his rival on the other team, Preston. Her best friend and business partner sees a golden opportunity to get back at the fool and help Elle bolster her crushed self esteem- convince the big intimidating Preston to pretend to be her fake boyfriend.
Preston has a fearsome reputation on and off the ice, especially when it comes to Christian, who he hates. He also has a lot riding on this championship, including a contract extension he needs because he has people depending on him. If he gives in to his usual rage at Christian and gets ejected from the game, well that might be the end for his place with the team. When he is approached by Elle before the game asking for a selfie he starts to dismiss her. He doesn’t do selfies, interviews, and hasn’t dated a woman in years because his focus is 100% his career and personal obligations. When she hurriedly explains her reasons he realizes that maybe this could help them both.
What starts as a photo and a kiss, becomes fake dating, and over the course of the playoffs- maybe a whole lot more!
**Thank you Netgalley for the ARC.**

I really enjoyed reading this book, it had that sports element that I was looking for and was engaged from start to finish. I enjoyed the way the romance concept was used and was glad everything flowed well in this story. I was invested in what was going on and thought the use of track was wonderfully done. It had that element that I was hoping for and enjoyed the overall feel of the world and characters. L.A. Hart wrote this well and was engaged from start to finish.

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Revenge Puck
By L.A. Hart
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Well, this book was not for me. I told myself multiple times that I should DNF it but I read it anyhow and I was physically eye rolling so hard 🙄. I love a good revenge fake date to make an ex boyfriend jealous especially when it’s his nemesis and they’re hockey players. But this was not done well at all, it was way too short with the whole book covering a period of two weeks, the characters lacked depth and didn’t learn or development at all. The MMC had so many red flags and simply didn’t learn and knew what he was doing was wrong and would do it anyhow. It was so intralovely that the character was in love within a day or so. I did enjoy the pacing of the book, I just wish that it had better structure to it. The scenarios had be in so much disbelief and I would eye roll and say “oh, please🙄”. It was also confusing the relationship that the FMC had with her past boyfriend, it didn’t seem real and his character was too hot and cold. It just didn’t seem believable and real.

Romance: ❤️
Plot points: 💥💥💥
Spice Level: 🌶️🌶️🌶️
Stars: ⭐️⭐️

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I would like to thank you Books go Social and Netgalley for an ARC in exchange for an honest review.

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Unfortunately, I had to DNF this book at 15%. I wanted to give it an honest try, but I could not get into it. The writing style was almost too simple and the characters were very immature.

The personalities of the two main characters did not match with their actions at all and it was a little too unrealistic for me to buy into.

It also felt like we were dropped into the middle of the story rather than starting at a point that made the pace make sense. It would have been nice to get more background of the FMC and her ex-situationship (because that’s what it really was) to truly understand why she was caught off guard by their ending.

I also wish there were more chapters in between what I did manage to read. Everything happened far too fast. The MCs could have still ended up in their agreement if they met another way and talked through it some more, but it was quite literally the next day, which added to how unrealistic and extremely fast-paced this felt.

This was my first book by this author, so I had no idea what to expect, but I was drawn to the premise. It just didn’t deliver for me.

Revenge Puck was cute! I love the fake dating/revenge dating trope and thought it was executed well here. Thank you NetGalley and Editor’s Choice Publishing for the eARC.

Hockey romance with a revenge twist? Definitely a fun concept. There was good tension and steamy moments. Some of the drama felt a little forced, but the banter and pacing kept it moving. If you’re into sports romance and don’t mind some OTT drama, this one fits the bill.

I loved this book. It turned out even better than i thought it would. It was so hard to put down. I just kept wondering what would happen next. It had just enough drama n spice. Hopefully, it's the beginning of a great series. And a nice romantic HEA

I really liked this book. Definitely recommend this sports romance (hockey romance)! Give this a go!

i found it really difficult to get attached to the characters in this book and it felt a bit like a recycled plot. the tropes were good though and i’ll give the next book a chance!

“Your end game for me.”

Revenge Puck by L.A. Hart os a fake dating romance that follows defensemen Preston Lawrence and hair stylist Elle Townsend.

Not going lie I was more focused on Christian and Maya’s story, then I was on Preston and Elle. I just feel like their story was super angsty and more interesting. oops.

Anyways. . .I don’t have much to say besides Preston being a dumbass for ending things with Elle. I mean don’t get me wrong there were some cute moments between Pres and Elle, but it wasn’t enough.

I had high hopes for this one because of the cover and synopsis, but instead I ended up focusing on the side characters rather than the main characters and that says it all.

*Thank you to NetGalley and to the author, L.A. Hart, for providing me with this e-arc in exchange for an honest review.*

This was a first time read for me by this author and was such a fun ride! After being dumped by her hockey star boyfriend right before the playoffs, Elle Townsend decides she’s not going down quietly. Her plan? A fake romance with his biggest rival, Preston Lawrence.
What starts as a photo-op to make her ex jealous quickly turns into a viral moment when Preston ups the ante with a very public kiss. From there, things snowball into a full-blown fake relationship that has everyone talking—including Elle’s furious ex.
Preston is the classic tough guy with a temper, but Elle brings out a side of him that’s surprisingly sweet. Their chemistry is undeniable, and watching them pretend to date (while clearly catching real feelings) was super entertaining. There’s drama, laughs, hockey action, and just enough tension to keep things interesting.
If you love fake dating, sports romances, and a heroine who isn’t afraid to stir the pot, this one’s for you. A great mix of humor, heart, and hockey!
I received a complimentary copy from NetGalley and am voluntarily leaving my review.

When Christian breaks up with elle right before his championship run she decides to get even with his rival.
There is a 3rd act breakup.
Hockey romance

Revenge Puck by L.A. Hart delivers a thrilling and passionate ride! This book masterfully combines the high-stakes world of hockey with a compelling story of second chances and undeniable chemistry. L.A. Hart creates characters that are both strong and vulnerable, drawing you into their emotional journey. With plenty of heat and heart, this is a sports romance that scores big!

finally got to read this one!! loved it!! Recommend to all hockey lovers!! The cover is gorgeous too which makes a good book trophy! The premise of the book was really intriguing too! some amazing tropes such as: fake dating, grumpy x sunshine, jealous/possessive MMC, love triangle, hockey romance, sports romance. Book two comes out soon so i will be interested to read that one too!