Disclaimer: I DNFed after reading 20% of the book.

Summary
The Pucking Proposal follows Joy Barlowe (sports journalist) and Dalton Days (hockey goalie). After a locker room mishap, Dalton proposes a risqué pre-game ritual that seems to secure a total shutout each and every time... What could go wrong?

Why did I DNF?
As much as I thought the premise for The Pucking Proposal was interesting and unique, I struggled with the writing style. I think it was nothing more than a personality clash. I wasn't a fan of some of the words/turns of phrase used. (E.g. lookie-loo & cuckoo for cocoa puffs).

This was so cute and I am a sucker for a good hockey romance! I feel like everyone who likes hockey should read this!

I enjoyed this novel! I felt that the relationship between Joy and Dalton was well mapped out, clear, and energy driven. I thoroughly enjoyed watching these two characters find their own apart and together and Landish’s humor didn’t hurt either. The amount of times I laughed out loud at the antics were great. The only thing that confused me greatly was the cover! The wedding ring just didn’t make sense to me.

Joy falls for hockey player Dalton. Unfortunately, she is also his buddy's younger sister and totally off-limits for him... Their fling starts out as fun and light-hearted but develops into something more.

Love the fun and joy in this book. Lovable characters... Great banter and so many LOL scenes. A great sports rom-com.

Thanks to the publisher for the arc.

Thank you NetGalley & Montlake for allowing me access to this ebook which will be released February 18, next year. The Pucking Proposal by Lauren Landish is part of the Maple Creek series. It follows Joy Barlowe, a sports reporter who finds herself in an unexpected "pregame ritual" with Dalton Days, the star goalie who's not only superstitious but also her brother's best friend. Their late-night FaceTime flings start off as fun and flirty, but as their connection deepens, so do their feelings.
Read this if you like hockey romance, banter, forbidden love, brother best friend tropes!

I am so excited to be reading this book. My full review to follow!

Thank you to the author, publisher, and NetGalley for the ARC. All opinions are my own.