Member Reviews
This book was absolutely spectacular and deserves all of the stars. Logan Sterns forever.
This man is absolutely filthy - in the best way possible. And Maci and her love for Amelia was so beautiful. I could absolutely feel her heartbreak when she put all of the pieces of her story together.
Pick this book up if you enjoy:
* Hockey romance
* Romance author x golden retriever hockey player
* Single dad x nanny
* Forced proximity
* He falls first
Narrated by: Chloe Ryan & Walker Williams
Ooooh boy the voice on Walker Williams was absolutely sweet as sugar. The drawl was perfection. You could feel the connection between the charcters.
This was one of those books that you know a major revelation is coming the whole time, so you’re just waiting for the shoe to drop. And it definitely dropped. Yeesh. Enjoyed the read/listen. I liked the romance novel inception (she’s a romance writer writing a hockey romance) and how Logan became her spicy inspiration (the man has a filthy mouth). Audiobook performance was excellent. Recommend.
4.5/5 stars 🌟
Thank you Dreamscape Media and Netgalley for the ALC to review! This was my first of Hannah’s (I’m behind in the game, I know) but it definitely won’t be my last! I really enjoyed this story and the characters! Logan and Maci were great and their personalities meshed well together! Logan was so sweet, caring, and a little bit goofy (cue the dad jokes)! But hidden under that he has quite the mouth on him! I loved that he became Maci’s muse for her romance book and offered her vital demonstrations for her to regain her ability to write spice! I also adored Maci and Amelia, Logan’s daughters, relationship and loved how close they grew! Overall, it was really cute and I can’t wait to read more from this author!
My first Hannah Gray book did not disappoint! The audiobook narration by Cloe Ryan & Walker Williams was great! Both narrators seemed to really immerse themselves in the characters they were portraying. Maci - a famous romance writer & Logan - Hot, single-dad Hockey player. Chloe was great at voicing Maci's emotions & what I would imagine her demeanor would be. If there was an emotional moment, you HEARD the emotion, the change in pace, strife, excitement, etc. Walker did great with Logan's slight southern drawl, and you could feel the gravelly, sexy character he was portraying. I love when the dads main focus is their kid and Logan was just that. He became Maci's fresh start she didn't realize she so badly needed. This book is full of banter, emotion, spice and a twist right when you think it's done! I can't wait for the next audiobook!
Tell Me Lies was my first read by this author and won't be my last! I really enjoyed this story!
It hit quite a few of my favorite tropes (single dad & the nanny, hockey, and she's an author!) so I was looking forward to diving into this book. Logan is sweet and a wonderful dad and Maci needs a job where she can work and write. These two were a match but it's how their lives are connected from the past that'll really get your emotions up!
I was provided an audio of this gem and it was narrated by Chloe Ryan and Walker Williams. It was a great listen!
Likes: male & female narrators (Chloe Ryan; Walker Williams) with switches based on their respective chapters; plot twist at the three quarters mark that I wasn’t able to anticipate; happily ever after (HEA). Dislikes: aside from what the plot twist was, the story was very generic and predictable; over played romance writer trope; the spice wasn’t my taste (I love a good dom but it felt forced & slightly coerced how the MMC spoke to the MFC) & a bit cringey; the lack of character development; the insanely quick flips on hard stance opinions that don’t make much sense. Overall, I’d give it a 3 out of 5, with a spicy level of 2 out of 5. #hockey #singledad #nanny #romancewriterMFC #HEA
I think this is my favorite single dad/hockey book that I have had the pleasure of reading so far. I listened to the audiobook narrated by Chloe Ryan and Walker Williams and I absolutely devoured their performance.
This book was so sweet yet so spicy and made me feel all the feels! If you like a forced proximity single dad hockey player romance who falls for his nanny with a secret, this is for you. I absolutely loved listening to the audio, the narrators did an amazing job of bringing the characters to life and making the listener feel their emotions. Absolutely perfect!
Wowza. This is my first book from this author and first audiobook from these narrators and boy was it good. The flow was perfect. Sometimes a spicy book will get a bit cringy because the male narrator makes it sound awkward, but Walker Williams did not.
The story itself was a bit cliche and predictable, but I still ate it up, and will be reading the rest of the series asap. The single dad/nanny trope was done so good with the added “lie/secret” twist was well done. The spice was spicing and I enjoyed how easy the FMC grew her confidence with the help of the MMC. I loved it.
Thank you NetGalley and publisher for this book!
What a good book! I really enjoyed this book and couldn’t stop listening to it . I enjoyed the writing style. The characters worked so well together and the plot was great.
Thank you author Hannah Gray, Dreamscape Media and NetGalley for the ALC copy of Tell Me Lies.
The narrator’s were great for this book. I absolutely love a hockey romance with a single dad trope. Absolutely just tugs at the heart strings. Instantly hooked to the characters, plot was great, and writing was awesome! I absolutely loved this book! 4/5⭐️ 3.5🌶️
Looking forward to the next book! 😍
Tell Me Lies was top tier single dad x nanny romance material, and Chloe Ryan and Walker Williams made it even better with their incredible narration. They brought the banter, emotions and spice to life for Maci and Logan exceptionally well.
I love listening to a book I've read and loved because it elevates the story and characters for me so much. Hands down one of my favorite audiobooks to date!
The fact that Maci literally wrote her HEA, as she was experiencing it in real life was epic. I loved that she was a spicy romance author struggling with the steamy scenes, and of course ends up nannying the hot hockey players daughter. She lived the fairytale she thought she'd ever only write about. Maci got her dirty talking, golden retriever, hockey player book boyfriend and locked him down. That mans mouth was out of this world hot. Goodness - I thought my ears were going to start flaming at his sinfully delicious mouth.
The tragic connection they shared was one I didn't see coming but it added to their story and further solidified their bond and connection. Maci loved Amy like she was her own and Logan would've been a fool to let her go over something she had no control over. I'm glad he quickly got his head out of his you know what and got his girl. When Amy called her mommy - my heart exploded with happiness.
A fantastic listen that I highly recommend!
This was a great single dad X nanny read, and a fairly quick one to listen to. There were some aspects that were predictable, and others that definitely felt like an unexpected plot twist. All the characters were well developed and I'd definitely listen to more by this author! The ending was so sweet and gives all the closure you need at the end of a romance book
📚 Review: 3.5/5 stars 🌟
A huge thank you to NetGalley and Dreamscape Media for the ALC! 🙏
This was a quick, pleasant, and easy like Sunday morning read 🌞! ☕️ It's full of tropes, but they're done well 🤩. Nothing too crazy or out of the ordinary, but still cute and enjoyable 😊.
The story has a bit of a cookie-cutter vibe 🍪, but it's still a fun read. I loved Maci, the protagonist - she's a sweet and relatable character 🤗. The irony of her being a romance author writing about a single father hockey player and a nanny (which is basically the plot of the book 😂) is not lost on me!
Logan, the single father hockey player, has a heartbreaking backstory 💔, and his daughter's mother's death is connected to Maci in a surprising way 🤯.
The Audible narration was top-notch 🎧! Both narrators were awesome and brought the story to life 🌟.
If you're looking for a light, pleasant read with a dash of romance and hockey 🏒️, then "Tell Me Lies" is the perfect book for you! 😊
📚Tell Me Lies by Hannah Gray
💙mf contemporary romance
💙hockey player x romance writer
💙single dad x nanny
💙forced proximity
💙dual pov
💙book 1 in an interconnected standalone series
CWs for death of a parent, grief/loss, car accident, distracted driving, sick child, hospitalizations
Story: 3/5
Audiobook: 5/5 (narrated by Chloe Ryan & Walker Williams)
Length: 9h1min
Rating: ⭐️⭐️⭐️/5
A huge thanks to NetGalley for a copy of this ALC in exchange for an honest review❤️
This one’s for all the hockey romance fans! Tell Me Lies by Hannah Gray follows Logan, a professional hockey player and single dad to a 3 year-old daughter, and Maci, a romance writer dealing with a nasty combo of grief and writer’s block. First and foremost, I really enjoyed the audiobook listening experience. Walker Williams put on a good southern drawl and Chloe Ryan captured the vibe of the fmc. To be honest, the audiobook definitely enhanced the reading experience and my overall rating.
When it comes to the actually story though, I ended up having pretty mixed feelings about it. I loved Logan and Maci’s chemistry. I thought they complemented each other well and there was a lot of fun banter. Logan’s daughter Amelia was a super cute addition (even though in my opinion she was written to sound much older than her age). The side characters were heavily featured and added a lot to the story.
Now, the things I didn’t like. Logan frequently described her as not being like other girls…he was constantly pointing out how beautiful she was without a stitch of makeup, not like those other girls that cake it on. I also felt like Logan had these random and out of character misogynistic moments. He made multiple references to Maci’s ugly shoes, the type of “ugly shoes girls seem to love for some reason”. There were also moments where he compared experiencing basic emotions to being a little bitch or pussy, like “if my teammates knew I was thinking this they’d call me a little bitch”. Very odd thoughts to have when you’re raising a 3 year-old daughter on your own. I also felt like the 3rd act conflict contrasted oddly with the rest of the story. The secrecy required to fuel the conflict felt a little forced, and then it all kind of got swept under the rug at the end.
Most of these issues I had were definitely a matter of personal preference though, so I’d still highly recommend this to anyone looking for their next single dad hockey romance fix!
The first book in her New England Bay Sharks series, the audiobook for Tell Me Lies by Hannah Gray comes out on January 21st, 2025!
I really enjoyed the start of this new series by Hannah Grey. Logan and Maci were so incredible. Their chemistry was off the charts, and Logan’s mouth is *chefs kiss*
The narrators for the audiobook were excellent, I loved the souther twang of Logan’s voice actor. They were pleasant to listen to.
The twist of this book was even better than I was expecting. As an ADHDer, I really enjoy a well thought out twist, and Tell Me Lies delivered!
Are you kidding me? LOL this was soooo good!
Defently still going strong in the Hockey-Romance! Singel parent/nanny troupe working so well in this very spicy audiobook ;)
A struggeling writter getting a job as a Nanny for singledad hockeyplayer, do I need to say more ? ;)
Heartwarming moments, banter and romantic tension. This was an easy and enjoyabel read:
-singel dad
-smut-book writter
-hockey-romance
-self-healing
-banter and spice
A thanks to netgalley for the audio-ARC! I will definitely recommend this on IG !
I was super lucky to received this ALC. I throughly enjoy Hannah’s work. This was my first book with the male narrator, and I won’t lie he’s not my favorite, but he did ok. The female narrator did a good job. I enjoy stories with depth too tnem, and this is a new story of a new series Hannah put out. If you enjoyed any of the authors other work you’ll enjoy this
The story follows Logan and Maci also includes Logan’s adorable daughter and a pretty cute dog as well as they navigate their employee/boss relationship basically while liking each other. They both obviously struggle with a little grief, and to be honest it alll mixes in to make a fantastic book. This is her first in the New England bay sharks series, and I personally think if you like any of Hannah’s other books this will be an immediate add to shelf.
Logan Sterns is unapologetically goofy with his dad jokes, unabashedly flirtatious when he sets his sights on his woman, and proudly cherishes his daughter to no end. He takes his role as a father with extreme dedication and built his life around his little girl.
This story has a nice flow and reads easily. It's cute and sweet until it gets spicy with some really hot dirty talk. Man, his got a mouth on him! I like the lightness of the story while having a good storyline. There is a loss of the mother but I think the tragedy added that emotional factor. There were some surprise twists that I hadn't anticipated which I absolutely love.
We've got some funny texts, great friendships, funny moments, a cute dog and steamy scenes. Great book!
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
Description:
Logan is a single dad and an NHL player scrambling to find a new nanny when Maci, a struggling author with a mysterious past, steps in to help. She needs inspiration for her spicy romance novel, and he’s more than happy to give her a little… guidance 😉. But as their chemistry heats up, secrets from Maci’s past threaten to ruin everything.
Review:
I really enjoyed this one! A hockey romance and a single dad trope? Yes, please 🙌. Logan and Maci’s connection was so fun to follow - plenty of spice 🌶️ and just the right amount of heart. I’m also really into the single dad trope lately, so this hit all the right notes for me!
The narrators were great and made the characters feel so real. My only tiny complaint is that the narrator for Logan sounded a bit older than I pictured him, but honestly, it didn’t take away from how much I enjoyed the story. I was hooked from the start and finished the audiobook in a day!
If you love swoony, steamy sports romances with lots of heart, this one’s for you. I’ll definitely be checking out more of Hannah Gray’s books and would happily listen to these narrators again 🎧💖.
Thanks to NetGalley and Dreamscape Media for the ALC!