Cheesy, sweet romance mixed with some hockey is the perfect mix of love and sport. Elle and Christian stage a fake dating romance but it turns into more.

I devoured this book in one sitting. I found myself completely wrapped up in the relationship between Elle and Preston. What starts as a fake payback relationship, I fell in love with both characters as they fell in love with each other. I physically couldn't put this book.
I already can't wait for the second in the series!

I have read so many hockey romance books with a similar plot to this one. I didn't really like the writing of this and I got bored. I don't think I would read the second book in this series.

This was sooo good! A fantastic start to the series! Preston & Elle were such a good duo! The way they came together was magnetic! The dynamic of character forming was incredible! The author set up the world perfectly, introducing the characters and their emotions was a fantastic build to the way the series will be set out. It was one of those books where you didn’t know when the next turn of events was going to happen or how it was going to pan out and for that.. it build the air of suspense for the reader to push for more! Preston’s apprehension for a relationship and distraction was intense and it showed his character growth from that throughout. Elle was battling a confidence due to being treated like dirt and the fact that she over came this with a bit of a revenge boost to find herself not only feeling better about herself but finding love too. Her friendship with Audrey was top tier!

Revenge Puck
By: L.A. Hart
Pub date: February 1 2025
3 🩷 🩷 🩷

This was a quick and enjoyable read with a grumpy/sunshine, fake dating, hockey romance plot. I do look forward to reading the next book when it comes out!

Thank you NetGalley for this ARC.

Revenge Puck
By L.A. Hart

Grumpy Sunshine
Hockey Romance
Fake Dating

When Elle Townsend is dumped by her hot, hockey player boyfriend, Christian Riley the day before the first game of the championship, she’s left feeling used and discarded. When her best friend suggests Elle form an alliance with Preston, her ex’s nemesis and hockey’s grumpiest defender, the two launch a psychological warfare campaign against Christian that will leave them all on thin ice.

This book is a hockey rom-com with medium spice and top tier banter. There were times throughout the book that the story felt rushed and the female main character was wishy washy with her feelings. She initially came across as strong and independent, but would go back in forth between being strong and completely indecisive.

The chemistry between the two main characters was great, and I enjoyed their interactions most of the time. The supporting characters were also very engaging and added to the feel of the book. The overall story was good, but left me wishing for better communication between the main characters.

I rated the book 3.5 stars because I did enjoy it and look forward to seeing the series progress. There were a lot of typos and errors that I highlighted throughout the book. It didn’t take away from my enjoyment of the story but I know some readers lower book ratings for things like that.

This was a quick, easy read. The plot was predictable, characters were a bit one dimensional and the timeline was not realistic - but it was a good rom-com type of book. I would be interested in reading the next book in the series when it comes out.

This was a light, fake dating, grumpy/sunshine sports romance. I liked Preston and Elle, and thought that they had great chemistry. Sports romances aren't really my thing, but this one was fun.

3.5 stars

Elle gets dumped and to get back at her hockey star ex decides to cozy up to his nemesis. Grumpy MMC with rage issues and an insecure FMC who have instant chemistry.

I am not normally a hockey romance reader but some of the hockey scenes were my favorite. Enjoyable and quick read but would have liked to see more developed connection between the main characters.

Thank you L.A. Hart and BooksGoSocial for providing this ARC via NetGalley. Comments and opinions above are my own.

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I really enjoyed Revenge Puck. I think my favorite character was Preston aka the Wooly Mammoth lol. He’s a grumpy on the outside but totally softie on the inside type of character. Elle was a perfect fit for him. She brought out the best in everyone around her. I think he ‘fake’ relationship in the beginning was perfect for them because they both had some real feelings but were to gun shy to be honest with themselves and each other. All in all this was a really good read and I can’t wait to see what happens next.

Who doesn’t love a fake dating/revenge plot line? And throw in spice and hockey? Sign me up! Elle and Preston had their motives to start their fake romance but I loved how quickly they started to fall. While I wish we could have gotten to know the mains a bit more, the information we learned gave enough insight into who they are as characters. This book could easily be a standalone but I cannot wait for the next installment! The spice is definitely there but there were moments we were left a little high and dry (no pun intended lol). The ending was a tad stressful but we know it’s a guaranteed HEA so that’s good! I absolutely devoured this in a day!

I did indeed enjoy this book! It was an easy read about a romance created from fake dating. However, the pace of the relationship was way too quick in my opinion, which made it seem more fairytale but still a cute idea.
I did lower my rating due to some sexism and slut shaming that did not feel necessary to me. Also, the topic of abortion was brought up in such negative way which is not what the world needs more of.

From the very first page, Revenge Puck had me absolutely hooked. Elle and Preston’s story is everything I love in a cute, cheesy hockey romance—a perfect blend of heart, humor, and heat. Their chemistry is undeniable, and watching their relationship grow was such a delight. I especially appreciated their development as a couple; they felt real, flawed, and utterly endearing.

The side characters truly shone in this story as well. Maya brought so much warmth and depth, while Christian was the kind of character you love to hate, keeping the plot dynamic and entertaining. Some of the characters’ personal growth arcs added an extra layer of depth that I thoroughly enjoyed.

While I loved nearly every aspect of the book, I did feel that the relationship between Elle and Preston progressed a bit too quickly. The pacing felt a little rushed at times, which is why I’m giving this a 4.5-star rating instead of a full 5. That said, it’s still an easy, feel-good read that delivers on all the hockey romance vibes I adore.

A huge thank you to NetGalley and the publisher for allowing me the opportunity to review Revenge Puck ahead of its publication. If you’re a fan of sweet, swoony romances with a dash of sports drama, this book is for you!

Ty netgalley and L. A. Hart for the ARC!

This book was so cute and I love a good revenge get-together

I loved that elle didn't let a man bring her down and found a way to get back at him by sleeping with the enemy. Preston was such a sweetheart and so caring and protective I love them

𝗥𝗘𝗩𝗜𝗘𝗪: 4/5 𝓢𝓣𝓐𝓡𝓢 ⭐️

I really enjoyed Revenge Puck by L.A. Hart! The story was such a fun mix of the fake dating and grumpy/sunshine tropes, which are some of my favorites. Elle Townsend’s plan to make her ex jealous by pretending to date his hockey rival, Preston Lawrence, hooked me right from the start. The chemistry between Elle and Preston was so well-written—it started off playful and fiery but grew into something much deeper as the story progressed.

The dual perspectives were a highlight for me because I loved getting into both Elle and Preston’s heads. Elle’s journey from heartbreak to finding herself again was inspiring, and Preston’s gruff yet caring personality totally won me over. Their banter had me laughing at times and swooning at others.

The pacing kept me turning pages quickly, though I do wish some moments were explored in a little more depth. Also, there were a few minor editing issues (like misspelled words) that pulled me out of the story briefly, but it didn’t ruin the experience for me.

Overall, Revenge Puck is such a fun and emotional read that I’d definitely recommend to anyone who loves sports romances or fake dating stories. L.A. Hart is an author I’ll be keeping my eye on!

Thank you so much to L.A.Hart, Editor’s Choice Publishing & NetGalley for the ARC!

Overall an easy and enjoyable read. The premise felt a bit of a stretch and somewhat silly, but if you can overlook that and stick through the first 20% of the book, it gets better and builds up a nice rhythm. The main characters were likeable and fun and you definitely were rooting for them, they had good chemistry. The dialogue felt a bit stilted, but that also improved further into the book. It wasn’t the strongest writing but if you like a hockey romance with a bit of revenge thrown in, you’ll enjoy it!

I received this book as an ARC through Netgalley, and it did not disappoint.

Elle runs her own salon with her best friend. She's a sweet and stubborn woman dealing with her insecurities. Insecurities that get worse after her "boyfriend" leaves her to focus on hockey and puck bunnies. She then hatches a plan to get back at him with his enemy Preston Lawrence. Although, their fake relationship begins to toe the line between reality and pretend.

This book was so cute and funny. I loved the happily ever after with every character getting a shot at their own redemption arcs. The pacing bounced back and forth from feeling a little slow at times to being rushed, but it all flows together nicely. It was such a fun read, and I can't wait to read more from this author!

This book was such a fun read! I absolutely loved Elle and Preston's characters. The story flowed well, and the pacing was perfect. The ending really wrapped up the story well and has me waiting to read the next book so I can keep following all the characters. Preston is a total cinnamon roll, and I couldn't help but picture Jason Kelce every time they mentioned his hair and beard. It was nice to see the insecurities that men feel in this book as well. I highly recommend this anyone that likes romance books, hockey players, and just a touch of spice.

Sadly this book was not for me. I didn’t enjoy the writing style. I found some of the phrasing really odd and it pulled me out of the story. I also didn’t connect with any of the characters, I wasn’t rooting for Elle and Preston, and I didn’t find the side characters that compelling. Preston was emotionally volatile which was a major red flag for me and Elle was too quick to forgive or excuse his behaviour.
But my main issue was the plot. I feel like the author was trying to do too many things. There were so many arguments where significant issues were raised and then too easily resolved. The romance felt like it was rushed which was a shame as it had potential to be a good slow burn.
It did set up the next book in the series well though.
Thanks to Netgalley for the copy of this book in exchange for an honest review.

This book had a solid premise with an engaging plot, centered around a fake relationship, which is always fun and full of potential for romantic tension. It's an easy, light read, but unfortunately, it fell short in execution. The characters, particularly the FMC Elle, lacked depth, and I couldn't connect with her, even if I really wanted to. Elle seemed to be fixated on just one thing throughout the story, and Preston's character arc felt rushed. He experienced such a rapid change early on, despite only knowing Elle for a brief moment, which left little room for meaningful character development.

There were moments that could have been really charming if they had been written with more care. Unfortunately, the writing style didn't seem as polished as it could have been. The book felt a bit like it was written on a whim without much attention to detail, which affected the overall flow. There was an overuse of description, and the narrative relied too much on telling rather than showing, which made it harder to immerse myself in the story.

While I can understand why some readers might enjoy it, it just didn’t resonate with me. With more character development and a little more polish in the writing, this could have been a really fun read.