This was a fast paced hockey romance and this was a book that was really enjoyable. Both Elle and Preston worked together for faking dating and they pulled off a great fake dating trope.

This was my first book by this author, I would read read future releases by this author.

This was a cute hockey romance that was a nice enjoyable read. It was a little hard to connect with the characters in the beginning, but they mostly grew on me - especially Mr Preston Lawrence 🥰 I think the timeline could have been expanded a little to make it feel a more realistic as it literally went from fake dating to falling in love in a matter of days.

Overall was a decent read and I look forward to seeing where the rest of this series goes.

I loved this book. The guy was an asshole in the beginning, but Elle wasn't afraid to set him straight. I loved the character development, and the romance was so sweet

The premise seemed interesting and it was pretty good until Preston's sister got involved, then it completely went downhill from there. *spoilers ahead* I detested Maya by the 83% mark where I gave up on this one, at 19 she got pregnant by Riley, Elle's ex, and he gave her money for an abortion because he was already a playboy before they met and didn't want that responsibility (Preston knew this and still thought it was ok for his little sister to be with him because he thought Riley would finally settle down, Riley even said he couldn't wait for the money and puck bunnies that would come with going pro) before going into the big leagues. She kept the kid and he never knew, this is going to be a moral dilemma for some but he made his stance clear and she, despite knowing how her parents would react, still kept the child and then has been selfish ever since. She's been living off of the support of her brother, the MMC, who helped take care of her and then her nephew and when it came time to possibly be traded again her thought was of how its going to impact her life. Later on we grossly find out that she kept the baby in hopes of Riley finding out and running back to her to beg her to take him back because she "loved" him. I was insanely put off by that admission of entrapment and couldn't proceed any further with this, the rest of the book was about the sister and Riley and Preston constantly blowing up at Ellie because he can't control his temper. He could be sweet at times but this insta-love was a hot mess and Elle deserved better, this could have been so much better if it stuck to just Preston and Ellie with Riley trying to get her back; that alone was good drama.

I loved how this book immediately jumped into the plot by starting with the breakup. I also really enjoyed Preston’s character and how he supported Elle right away, even helping her get revenge on her ex, Christian. This story was both cute and funny, and Preston has so much more depth to him than just a grumpy hockey player. I recommend this book to anyone who enjoys sports or hockey romance, as well as fans of the fake dating trope. If you liked Rival Darling, you’ll love this book if you are looking for a non-YA version.

As someone who doesn't really like sports, I have a surprising love for sports romances, which is why I picked this book. I also love a good fake dating trope as well. Unfortunately, neither of those things could save this book for me. I really think it needs some editing before release.

My main problem is that I just couldn't really get invested in the characters. They felt flat and not fleshed out. And while an instalove is not a total turnoff for me, it didn't really work for this one. I was left wanting more tension.

I don’t normally choose hockey romances, but hear me out …

Preston. Fucking. Lawrence.

Hello, sir. Where can I find me one of you?

Elle gets dumped right before the championship series starts, and she plots revenge by doing anything she can to get back at her ex… by jumping into a fake relationship with his arch nemesis, Preston. At least, it only starts off as fake?

By the end of the book, through all the trials and errors of finding their way, Elle and Preston end up together. Christian finds out he’s a father to Preston’s nephew, and the two become amicable (we think).

I can’t wait for the next book. I hope Christian steps up and is the best dad. I hope Maya still loves him and they end up together. And I hope P and C become friends again.

Short, cute, fake dating for revenge romance.
Loved the characters
This was romance/plot heavy, hockey light.
There were a lot of funny moments too.

I received an ARC copy in exchange for an honest review. I normally love a grumpy x sunshine sports romance but this didn’t quite live up to expectation? It was interesting enough to read as a palate cleanser between heavier novels but in general the plot very much depended on telling us rather than showing us and tried to do too much. I’m not a massive fan of instant love and the pacing could have dragged out a little bit and it still would have worked, everything happening in a few weeks is a little wild.
In general, if you just want a fluffy easy read that mentions hockey every few pages then this is the book for you.

This book was definitely a slow start, but if you push through it gets so much better! There was some messy plot points and I honestly think it could do with some better editing before final release but I enjoyed the premise of the story!

I’m a sucker for a grumpy x sunshine, and especially when it’s mixed with Hockey Romance! 😍 The tropes alone had be reading this book, and I just love when it goes from fake dating to “it doesn’t feel fake anymore”.

Thank you NetGalley for the ARC in exchange for an honest review.

Fake dating, hockey, grumpy/sunshine romance.

When Elle is dumped by her star hockey boyfriend, she decides to use his archrival to get him back. What happens when things start to feel real?

This was a cute quick read. I liked the banter between the two main characters and the chemistry. I think the fake dating trope maybe getting over done, there was nothing exceptional in this book that I have not read in others. I did like the twist at the end, and I look forward to reading the next book in this series.

Thank you NetGalley and BooksGoSocial for this title. This is my very honest review.

Wow what can I say I devoured this book in about 5 hours!!
Meet the feisty Elle and get ready to go on an adventure! The book kicks off with poor Elle getting dumped by Christian the Hockey Star and soon Elle plots her revenge with the help of her friend Audrey.

I’ve only read a handful of Sports Romances and this one is right up there being my favourite!

L.A.Hart writes the characters in this book so well that you love all of them and just want to join the crew.

Christian and Preston battle on and off the Ice but who will win Elle’s heart?

The premise of this book was super cute and the banter was super fun! I loved the characters and thought they were so fun to follow…

However, the execution of the book fell kind of flat for me. I have no problems with fast paced books, in fact, I love them. But when the storyline progresses over the course of like three days going from fake dating to being in love, it just takes me out of the world. I do wish it felt a little more realistic, but overall, the story was good.

This was a quick and fun read, but I wanted a bit more from it. The potential is absolutely there.

My biggest holdup were the use of Maya and Audrey almost purely as plot devices. Nearly every decision Elle and Preston made were via discussion with Maya and Audrey, and no internal reflection ever seemed to take place. Additionally, dialogue would go on unbroken for pages - I would have loved some nonverbal context and communication as well to enhance the spoke conversations and the reading experience.

The characters were a bit flat but I think could come to life nicely with a bit more detail from the author.

I absolutely love a sports romance, and hockey is my favorite!
The fake dating trope is one I can never resist, and Revenge Puck does it so well. There are a few plot twists and surprises along the way that have me excited for hopefully more books in this universe. I didn’t expect to be so invested in the characters, but they all have many layers and depth to them and grow throughout the story.

Revenge Puck is a really refreshing and light read all the way through! Main character, Elle, is dumped by her pro hockey boyfriend right before a big game, and admits to being a big player the whole time she thought they were together. But Elle isn't about to let him get away with it. Enter Preston Lawrence—her ex’s biggest rival. Elle convinces Preston to fake date her to make her ex jealous, and things quickly spiral out of control in the best way possible. Their banter is hilarious, and the tension between them is rewarding in the end! This book also has a bit of the grumpy sunshine vibes!

I would say the only thing that made it not a 5 star read for me is that both characters let their insecurities get in the way ever step throughout the story and gets old after awhile, just not my favorite part of a story!

Loved the book, the character development and the underlying theme of knowing your worth. I was hooked on this book from page 1 and read it in one day!

Absolutely fabulous hockey romance!
The way it starts out with the FMC getting dumped is crazy. But she decided to get back at him by fake dating his biggest rival.
Hockey romance is my favorite and this one did not disappoint.
The love triangle is a bit messy but it keeps you interested and wanting to know what comes next.

4.5 ⭐️

I may be a little biased since I’m from Greensboro 🤣…

but Preston and Elle are cute together. I love a good protective and grumpy hockey player.

…but wait there’s more. You’ll just have to read it 😉

This was a cute, quick read. I loved the tension between Preston and Christian because of their past. Busy most of all, Elle’s relationship with Preston is what made the book so good. While I usually don’t love third act breakups, this one felt easy enough to get past since it could be felt coming from a mile away given all the past tension stated above from Christian and Preston.

I went thought this in less than 24 hours! It was definitely my first 5 star read for 2025 and I just finished my reread of Fourth Wing. I loved their entire relationship from beginning to end. I immediately started searching for Christian and Maya's store and will not be able to wait till May!
This is 100% on my reread list and I need a physical copy ASAP.