This author is new to me, but I will be keeping an eye out for anything else they publish. I loved the story and the characters. The pacing of the story was great and the characters were relatable.

I found there to be A LOT of spelling and grammar errors in the book, some were harder to get past then others.

I’m not huge on sport romance. But this one. It had everything you’d want. A fake relationship. Drama. Charm. And oddly it felt kinda cozy. My younger self would’ve eaten this up!

Revenge Puck was my first hockey romance. This story has Preston and Christen used to be best friends/ roommates turn mortal enemies hockey pros after Christen dumps Preston sister. Maya We have Elle who got dumped by Christen so to get revenge she fake dates / turns romantic with Preston. In this book the characters move very fast and spicy with each other. Will they be able to sort thru all the drama, secrets, spice,, hatred, love, revenge and jealousy to find a peaceful ending??

Thank you to the Author, Publisher and Netgalley for the e-arc in exchange for an Honest Review!!!

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Revenge Puck is a light hearted fast moving hockey romance. After being blindsided and dumped by her hockey star boyfriend the day his team starts playing in the championship tournament, Elle enlists her ex’s rival Preston (who her ex has to play against) to help get her revenge.

After a few staged situations of Elle and Preston being caught together “dating” their relationship takes a turn, thus uncovering the real reason behind the men’s hatred towards one another. Throughout the tournament all forms of punches are thrown and everything could be on the line for the main characters.

Can the fake dating turn into more? Why does Elle’s ex and Preston hate each other? And most importantly who wins the championship? Read to find out!


Though this book can feel like the characters rushed their feelings for one another, it makes sense given the circumstances and the format of this book. This book moved at a fast pace but nevertheless put a smile on my face.


Thanks L.A. Hart and NetGalley for this read!

A sweet and funny hockey romance with good chemistry between the MMC and FMC. Christian is an asshole for most of the book and fully deserves the revenge plot that Ellel and Preston cook up. Audrey is a good side character and a loyal friend who is a good addition to the book. It’s interesting to see how Preston develops as a team player over the course of the book also and learns to control his temper on the ice, whilst Elle learns to accept that she really is desirable. The sub-plot with Maya and Christian regarding their son Finley makes for a great lead-in for a sequel. Overall a four star read for me and a book I am glad I read that I’d recommend to other hockey romance fans.

I had high hopes for this book, based on the advertised tropes and the good feedback it was getting but it turned out to not be my cup of tea.
The storyline incredibly rushed and the story was not shown but told to the reader. The book felt like it was 80% dialogue that strechted unnecessarily long and was filled with details that weren’t needed.
The relationship between Elle and Preston felt too fast-paced and superficial. Their ‘deep-connection as soulmates’ not really believable.

this was not well written, 99.9% dialogue and the MMC and other male characters were the most toxic characters. There was literally a sentence that said 'it was nice to you me'... which was obviously meant to be it was nice to meet you. I know this is an arc, so errors are bound to happen, but there was way too many to ignore.

Revenge Puck is following recently single, Elle and her ex boyfriends rival, Preston. This is a fake dating, revenge, hockey romance with lots of spice and a bunch of intense scenes.

I had a lot of fun reading this and couldn’t put it down- I ended up finishing in a matter of hours. This book was so fast paced, there was constant action which kept me gripped but because of this it also felt like the relationship between Ella and Preston was a bit rushed and they became ‘in love’ a bit quick.

I wish the characters had more depth to them. I also wish the pacing was a bit better. I found that none of the characters were very likable either.

This book was absolutely amazing. If you love hockey romances that’s fake dating and possible love triangles and brothers best friend. This is the book for you. I was hooked from the very beginning and I could not put it down. The way it was written was amazing, the hockey information, world and character building and just the over all plot was fantastic. Overall I rate the book 10/10 and I really cannot wait for the next book to come out.
I will say there were a couple spelling mistakes but they were easily overlooked.

I thought this was very good and I will have to add this to the shop shelves. Thank you for the chance for us to review.

This book is told in dual POV between Elle and Preston. Elle just got dumped by Christian, a hockey player, and wants to get back at him. So she goes to the one man Christian said she can't date and asks for a picture with them to post so Christian thinks they're together. Preston takes is one step farther and kisses her in front of press to really drive the point home because he's hated Christian for years. They end up keeping the ruse going but they're catching feelings along the way.

This book was ok. I was all for it in the beginning and was eating it up. Once we got to the middle of the story my interest in it started dissipating. Preston is sweet and he really cares for the people in his life. He would do anything for them and his parents really suck for how they treated his sister. All that aside, Preston is like a giant toddler with anger issues. Elle was great and I think she handled everything pretty well. She was barely vindictive and she didn't lead anyone on. She was very grown about the situation. She even helped Christian in the end and she really didn't have to given what he did to her.

The fact that they fell so hard so quickly for each other felt unbelievable. I understand how quickly you can catch intense feelings for someone, trust me. But with these two...it felt off. I didn't really feel their connection. It felt forced. The love triangle also felt so forced. The idea behind the story is great, I just feel like the execution didn't play out.

I don't approve of how Christian handled everything with Maya but what Preston did to protect Maya made things so much worse. I don't like how they all fell out because I'm pretty sure there's way more to that story. But that's probably intentional to build up for Maya and Christian's story. I'm excited to read their story because I feel it'll have more depth to it than this one had.

Thank you Netgalley for the ARC!

While this wasn't my favorite hockey romance due to the pacing and the self-deprecating comments made by the FMC about herself, there were some truly sweet things about this book that made me read it in one sitting. I really enjoyed the premise, I enjoyed the terms of endearment used for the MMC (Wooly Mammoth!!), and I loved the sweet, spicy, and witty dialogue. I would pick up another hockey romance by this author in the future.

I devoured "Revenge Puck" by L.A. Hart, and I'm still reeling from the experience. This sports romance novel expertly combines the thrill of ice hockey with the sizzle of a fake romance.

Ellie and Preston's story is a masterclass in building tension. Their fake romance is the perfect setup for a slow-burn that will leave you breathless. I loved watching their relationship evolve from a ruse to real feelings.


As a fan of sports romance, I appreciated the authentic ice hockey details woven throughout the story. L.A. Hart's writing brings the sport to life, making it easy to become invested in the characters' passions.

If you're looking for a captivating sports romance with a dash of fake romance, Revenge Puck is an absolute must-read. With its engaging characters, sizzling romance, and authentic sports details, this book will leave you eager for more.

I received this book as an ARC. Revenge Puck delivers exactly what it promises—a thrilling revenge romance packed with chemistry and emotion. I absolutely adored Preston; his character had me hooked, and I couldn’t wait to learn more about him. Elle was equally compelling, and I loved how she found light within Preston’s grumpiness. The story was an easy, enjoyable read, and L.A. Hart’s writing made it even more engaging. The side characters were especially well-developed—I found myself invested in Christian and Maya and would love to read more about them!

Thank you NetGalley and the publisher for the eARC.

Unfortunately, I DNF'ed this book pretty early on. For me, the story was a bit too generic. It had nothing to do with the writing, I was just not a fan of how the story started and it felt too similar books I've read before. I think this book would be great for readers who prefer Sports/Hockey Romance above all over romance. While this was not for me, I can very easily see this as a book many others would love.

Stars: 5
Review Release: 04/03/25
Review Platform: GR/Amazon
Review: This book had me cackling like a loon! I freaking love the relationship between Preston and Elle and the amount of growth he goes through in this book. Sure, there were ups and downs that made you want to reach into the book and knock some sense into him but overall, this was a brilliant book that I want more of.

Elle Townsend and pro hockey player Christian Riley have been dating for five months before he breaks it off with her. Elle thought that they were dating exclusivly until Christian tells her other wise. Now heartbroken Elle want to get revenge on Christian and needs help from one of the rival teams player Preston Lawrence. Christian doesn't care who Elle dates next as long as it isn't Preston. On the eve of the first game of the championship Elle meets Preston and talks him into fake dating her. Preston and Christian used to be roommates and best friends before Christian went pro. Preston has always been known as the grumpy stick to the rules kind of player. So when Christian see Elle and Preston together he will do anything to try and win her back. This was a cute, funny, and spicy all rolled up into one book. I absolutely enjoyed it. I would like to thank both NetGalley and Editor's Choice Publishing for letting me read an advanced copy of this novel.

Thanks to NetGalley and the publisher for an ARC!

*3.5 Stars*

Hockey romances are having a moment and for good reason - they're always a lot of fun! While I was a bit skeptical of how quickly the main characters fell for each other, I still really enjoyed this book. Lots of great banter and side characters as well.