I throughly enjoyed reading Marissa and Aaron’s story. Their live was just so pure and beautiful. It was so easy to read and to binge and I will continue to read more of this authors writing

I highly recommend this book

This was a fun and cute closed door hockey romance! I enjoyed the story, and I’m a big fan of hockey romances! However, there won’t be much that fully sticks with me after finishing. I enjoyed my time with this book though! Had a couple grievances with some choices the characters make (not uncommon)(hiding their relationship for example) but overall enjoyed!

3.5 stars! Thank you net galley for the arc!

Thanks @Netgalley and @marionderewrites for letting me read and review this book . This hockey sports romance is a coach daughter friend to lovers books . I have read @marionderewrites before and have loved each book in this universe. Fmc is coffee shop book lover and hockey fan who happens to be in love with her best friend and roommate who is a hockey player for dad’s team. The Flo of this book was great and the relationship building was great. I can wait to see if we get Beth’s book

I HAVE NO WORDS.

If you know me at all you know that hockey romances are my favorite, and this one was just so refreshing to read!!! I adore Aaron and Marissa so much. They are sweet, caring, intense and I found myself swooning over their love. This book has the perfect balance between hockey and romance and the banter between the characters was so fun.

Thank you so much to NetGalley and Victory Editing NetGalley Co-op, I enjoyed this one so much!!!

3.5✮

This was such a cute and fun read. It was so easy and quick, and honestly pretty refreshing. I cannot wait for the next book in the series!!

I absolutely adored Marissa and Aaron. They were so cute and adorable together. I was rooting for them the whole entire time and couldn’t wait for them to get together. One of the things that I loved the most in the book is how you could clearly see how much love and respect these two characters had for one another.

The only thing that I didn’t really enjoy was how they decided to hide their relationship from everyone. While I understood where they were coming from I still thought that was a little weird since they were acting as if what they were doing was a crime. Besides that I really enjoyed the book and its characters.

Like I said on the beginning of the review, I cannot wait for the next book. I was not only invested on Aaron and Marissa’s relationship but also Adler and Beth. I bet their book will be so much fun!!

In a classic friends to lovers, secret romance trope, Stick to Me tells the adorable and humorous story of Aaron and Marissa—two best friends who have convinced themselves not to make the first move for fear of ruining their friendship. Little do they know that the other shares the same feelings (for YEARS now!)

This story was a good intro to a hockey romance storyline. If you’re seeking a lot of spice, this is not the book for you as the romance is all closed doors—I was a little disappointed by this, but nevertheless I enjoyed the read and getting to know this group of characters!

Thank you to NetGalley and Victory Editing NetGalley Co-op for this advanced reader copy!

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A sweet friends to lovers Hockey Romcom!🥰 this was an easy read for me and I connected with the characters Instantly! I loved the friendship between Marissa and Aaron and how their relationship progressed throughtout the story. The banter was so good too! Especially between the Hockey team. The surprises that Aaron did for Marissa were the cutest😍 I really enjoyed this read and I cant wait for the next one!
Big thank you to Marion and Netgalley for this ARC🫶🏻

Stick to Me is a friends-to-lovers romance that gives off major Hallmark movie vibes. Marissa, the coach’s daughter, and Aaron, the hockey player, have been best friends for years, and the way their friendship slowly turns into something more is both sweet and realistic.

One of the best parts of the book is the running commentary Marissa sends to Aaron during his hockey games. It’s funny and relatable. Those text exchanges add a fun and lighthearted touch to their relationship, making you root for them even more.

Aaron’s birthday gift for Marissa is another highlight. It’s such a thoughtful gesture that shows just how well he knows her. It’s not a huge grand gesture, but it’s perfect, and it really captures the depth of their friendship and his feelings for her.

Overall, Stick to Me is an easy, feel-good read that’s perfect when you’re in the mood for something light and heartwarming. It’s got great chemistry, plenty of cute moments, and a perfect blend of friendship and romance. If you’re looking for a quick and cozy read, this one’s a winner!

Tropes:
Friends to lovers
Slow burn
Coach’s daughter
Close proximity (roommates)

4 stars

It was cute! A sweet lil closed door hockey romance!

I think I would have enjoyed this book a lot more if I was 16. At some points it felt a little like a YA novel even though the characters are in their late 20s. It was a fun, easy read, but I don’t think I was the target audience for it.

This is kind of the perfect book to introduce teenagers to hockey romances - it felt like a hallmark movie.

An absolutely adorable hockey romcom from Marion! i love her books so much! the friends to lovers trope will NEVER get old! I couldn’t stop reading this one! Aaron is so down bad for her and Marisa is so relatable. i loved the mentions of closed door bookstagram as well! loved it!

Stick to Me is a charming friends-to-lovers romance. Aaron may be a star NHL player to everyone, but to Marissa, he is the sweet best friend she secretly loves. Aaron and Marissa are a wonderful pair to root for and I did the entire book!

Marissa had a crush on Aaron since the moment they met in the sixth grade. They quickly became fast friends and were always by each other's side. Aaron always wanted to be a professional hockey player and she cheered him on the most, knowing he could make his dreams a reality. They never crossed a line because she feared that if her feelings were unrequited a beautiful friendship would be lost. And Aaron never gave her a reason to think that he could feel the same way.

Aaron too has secret feelings for Marissa. He never wanted to lose their friendship and when he turned pro she became off-limits since her dad is his coach. Would Marissa's father ever approve of them dating? That's already causing him too much anxiety to think about. But when they are in their late 20s and Marissa appears to putting herself out there in the dating world, it makes him jealous. Should he declare his feelings before it's too late or just let the girl of his dreams move on?

I loved reading this romance because it had so many of my favorite tropes; friends to lovers, sports romance, slow-burn. This is a closed-door romance but it did not take away from the story because the feelings they have for each other are palpable. Aaron is the perfect book boyfriend...he cooks, he reads, and he is super attractive. Marissa, I would have fallen for him too. I cannot wait to read more from Marion De Re because his book blew me away!

“Stick to Me” by Marion De Re is a charming slow-burn hockey romance with a lighthearted vibe. This book delivers a sweet story filled with emotional intimacy rather than open door spice, making it an excellent choice for fans of new adult or YA romance.

The story follows an NHL player and his best friend/roomie who are clearly meant to be together, but various obstacles and inner thoughts keep them apart. The chemistry between them is undeniable, and tension is built through subtle moments and heartfelt conversations.

The atmosphere of “Stick to Me” is inviting and comforting, and the characters themselves are endearing and relatable, with personalities that make you want to cheer them on as they navigate the complexities of friendship and love.

As an ARC reader, I enjoyed “Stick to Me” and would recommend it to anyone looking for a charming, cozy read with just the right amount of emotional depth. The book is set to release on April 1, 2025, and it’s definitely worth adding to your TBR if you’re in the mood for a comforting friends-to-lovers story that will leave you smiling. Thank you to NetGalley and Marion De Re for the review opportunity.

Stick to Me is such a really sweet friends to lovers story with some hockey thrown in! Marissa and Aaron have know each other since they were children and Marissa and her (coach) father are the only family Aaron knows. Aaron has secretly been in love with Marissa forever, but doesn't want to jeopardize the family he has with her and her father, so he rejected her prom proposal back in high school. Marissa has been in love with Aaron forever, but thinks he doesn't know he feels the same since he rejected her in high school. There is so much to love with this closed door romance and I highly recommend it. Looking forward to the next book in the series. Thank you Marion De Re and NetGalley for an advanced copy.

Sports romance fans! This is a book for you! Marissa & Aaron’s story is the sweetest “friends to lovers” story I’ve read in a while. Not only that, it was a nice break from the hot and heavy world of the typical hockey romances I read. This book had well developed characters and I enjoyed learning their history and how it lead them to the current plot. Tropes: friends-to-lovers, Coach’s Daughter, Roommates, somewhat Forced Proximity, and Best Friends. Written in first person and dual POV! Lighthearted and sweet! Enjoy! I want to see what happens with the rest of the characters.

This was such a cute, funny with banter, easy read!

Aaron and Marissa are best friends living together. Aaron is a hockey player and Marissa owns a cafe. Aaron believes that Marissa is off limits because his coach (aka Marissa’s dad) basically took him in and “gave him a purpose”. They both have secret feelings for each other and it was such a fun and cute story to read and find out how it all unfolded. There’s no spice so I’d say this story is great for teens!

CUTE BOOK ALERT!

OMGOMGOMG I absolutely adored this book! Thank you so much to NetGalley and Marion De Ré for allowing me to read this eARC!

The chemistry in this book is just everything I could ask for and more. The casual nature of two friends who are so clearly more than that to everyone but them. SWOON! And of course I love the mentions of books and the "hockey romance mentions hockey romances."

Aaron feels like the perfect book boyfriend. Hat backwards, jersey with jeans, kind to fans, boy next door type and I am so here for it. Plus he can cook? Yup. done. Say less.

And Marissa felt so relatable! Loving herself while still comparing herself to the women that hang on the players (Aaron really) and I can picture the block that has quite literally everything I could dream of on it, a coffee shop, romance only bookstore, and a sports bar? Ideal. I would love to own my own coffee shop! Too fun!

I want to and will be reading every one of these books because I am so invested in the entire team. I love the found family aspect, and all of the tropes are just perfect. This closed-door romance is just so sweet without being cheesy really at all. It doesn't feel childish or overly chaste. It was still so steamy without all the spice. I also really enjoyed that there was no third act breakup scene. The slow burn just built so perfectly I didn't need there to be extra issues with it.

I can't wait to go binge the rest of the New York Raptors books!

I don’t usually pick friends-to-lovers books often, but ohhh wow—this one was absolutely adorable! 🥹💕 The story felt so real, like it was about the girl next door, making it super relatable, funny, and just... calming. I thoroughly enjoyed every moment! Both Aaron and Marissa were so lovely, and it was heart-melting to see them struggle to hide their feelings for each other. Their journey had me smiling the whole time! 🫶✨ 4.75 🌟

Marion De Ré’s Stick to Me is a heartwarming, slow-burn friends-to-lovers romance that proves you don’t need spice for a story to be swoon-worthy. With a mix of humor, longing, and just the right amount of tension, this book delivers a cozy and romantic read perfect for fans of hockey romance and wholesome love stories.
The story follows Aaron Miles, an NHL superstar with a golden heart, and the coach’s daughter—his longtime best friend and current roommate. The dynamic between them is filled with unspoken feelings, inside jokes, and the kind of deep bond that makes their inevitable romance all the more rewarding. The tension is palpable, yet the emotional stakes are high, especially since Aaron already turned her down once. The heroine’s internal struggle is relatable, and her doubts about whether she’s misreading the signs add depth to the romance.
Aaron himself is the definition of a perfect book boyfriend—supportive, thoughtful, and, of course, completely irresistible. His effortless charm and unwavering loyalty make it impossible not to root for him. Plus, the fact that he casually walks around shirtless in their shared apartment? That’s just a bonus.
While Stick to Me is undeniably a slow burn, the journey is worth it. The found family aspect, witty banter, and undeniable chemistry between the leads create an engaging story. Readers who prefer closed-door romance will appreciate how De Ré keeps the tension high without relying on explicit scenes.
Perfect for fans of:
✔️ Slow-burn romance
✔️ Friends-to-lovers
✔️ Roommate tension
✔️ Sports romance (without the usual playboy trope)
✔️ Closed-door, heartfelt love stories
Thank you to NetGalley and the author for providing an ARC in exchange for my honest review!

I love hockey romances so much, and this was no exception. I had so much fun with this! The book was fast paced but didn't feel rushed at all. The story sucks you in with the perfect balance of hockey and romance. The characters were super likeable and I loved the banter between them. I also loved that the MCs were book lovers! This was such a good book, highly recommend!

This was such a great hockey romance. I’ve really been enjoying sports romances as of late and this one really stood out to me. I loved the character of Alex. I thought he was well written believable and swoon worthy. The leads had good chemistry and I enjoyed watching them get together over the course of the novel.