Logan really took his role as inspirational booktok boyfriend seriously. He knew we wanted dirty talking hockey players and he aimed to please. It had that typical totally sweet and adorbs kid that you always get in a single parent book and it was just good vibes.

If I had one thing that was “meh”, it was the whole conflict. I don’t want to give anything away, but there was just no way that was going to be the thing that came between them. I don’t even know why Maci was worrying about telling him.

🎵 Tell me lies, tell me sweet little lies 🎵 Sorry, but if I have to have that song in my head every time I think of this book then so do you.

Thanks to #netgallery, the author and publisher for a copy of this book.

CN for death of a parent, car accident

Genre: Romance MF
Format: Audio
POV: Dual
Tropes: single dad/nanny, hockey player/romance author, needs smutty scene inspo, tragic backstories.
Ending: HEA
Spice: 🌶️🌶️🌶️ /5
Age suggestion: 18+

Thank you to Dreamscape Media & NetGalley for an ALC of this book, in exchange for my honest opinion.

WOW, this was my first Hannah Gray book and she is officially an auto buy author for me now! This book was everythinggggg! A hockey romance, between a single dad and a romance book writer? Like this is what dreams are made of for us book girlies!

Maci, Logan, and Amelia made the perfect found family together. The way Maci seamlessly fit into life with Logan and Amelia, and how hard she loved Amelia was so heartwarming to see. And although her and Logan tried to fight off their attraction to each other when they finally gave in, it was so worth it! Finding out the emotional way their lives were all tied together, made their happily ever after even more sweet.

The dual narration POV was soooo good, and the dreamy Southern accent dripping off of Logan’s voice was everything. I also loved hearing so many parts of the book narrated in Amelia’s little voice.

I cannot wait to go back and read Hannah Grays backlist because her writing flows so beautifully, and she weaves together the most emotional yet spicy romance stories.

Tropes include:
🏒Hockey Romance
🤍Single Dad
🏒Found family
🤍She’s a romance author
🏒Small Town

Whew, it’s been a while since I’ve read a Hannah Gray and I forgot just how spicy she is 🔥🔥🔥

Expect 👉🏼 Hockey Romance, Romance Author, Single Dad, Part Time Nanny, Forced Proximity, Cocky Southern MC, Spice… inspo 👀😮‍💨

Former Playboy Logan, has his world upended when the daughter he didn’t know about is placed in his arms. Now a single dad but still a hockey star, he needs help raising her while he’s working.

Maci is a best selling romance author who is stuck. She hasn’t been able to write—especially not the spicy stuff—in a long time. Helping out the friend of a friend, watching his daughter might just be the perfect inspiration she needs to get her career back on track. And if the dad also happens to be inspiring… Maci might as well take full advantage of their temporary arrangement.

I binged this book so hard. The spice was SPICY and the sweet moments were perfect. I absolutely love a cocky man and Logan was that and more.

🎧 I didn’t love the southern accents in this narration. But it didn’t bother me enough to stop even slow down the book. But outside of the accents, I enjoyed the audio.

Single dad x nanny
He falls first and harder
Forced proximity
Funny & obsessed MMC
Cute kid

Logan is a hockey player and single dad to 3 year old Amelia. Maci is hired as a nanny while she is working on writing a book. Logan overhears Maci telling her agent she needs inspiration to write spicy scenes and shamelessly offers to be said inspiration.

Logan has a dirty mouth 🥵 and has no reservations to say exactly what he wants to do with Maci until he realizes he catches feelings.

4.5⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️💫

Tropes:
💙single dad x nanny
🏒hockey hero
💙romance author heroine
🏒forced proximity
💙he falls first
🏒he gives her “ inspiration “

Tell me lies is book 1 in the brand new series of, New England Bay Sharks from Author Hannah Gray. Let me tell you this book did not disappoint at all and it has the filthy mouth, single dad vibes. This is Logan and Maci's story.

Our FMC has been through the wringer in the last couple years is now struggling to write anything since her life flipped upside down. When she is offered the job to be Logan's nanny, she agrees to do so temporarily. Her hopes in being Logan's nanny is that she gains some inspiration and can get her career and life on track. She never thought she would fall in love with both Logan and his daughter, Amelia.

Logan, is our single dad hockey hero. Logan is very protective of both his girls and he tells the worst dad jokes, I mean bad, but u can't help but laugh because they are awful. Logan was one dirty talking daddy, the stuff that came out of his mouth, would have been blushing. He also had no plans on adding a woman or relationship into the mix of hockey and being a single dad. He offers to help Maci with her
"sexy" scenes for her book, but what he never encountered happening was him and his daughter needing her and loving her.

But here comes the twist……

What will happen when Logan learns how they are connected? Will Maci lose her new family? Or will Logan understand and be the same loving and supportive person she's grown to love?

ALC REVIEW
Chloe Ryan and Walker Williams were spot on as Maci and Logan. This is my first experience with Chloe but Walker... everything I listen to by him has been great.

They were able to convey all aspects of their characters well... from the fun and spice, to the parts that needed more raw emotion and grit.

You'll definitely get sucked into this audio listening to the story come to life .

Tell me lies is definitely one to add to your collection.
This was such a great start to a new series and I can't wait to read Kolts book next

.. .

I really liked the idea of this book, what secret was Maci McKenzie keeping ?

In the book we meet Professional Hockey play Logan, single dad to a 3 year old daughter. His Nanny is leaving and he’s desperate for a replacement. One of his teammates recommends his wife’s friend Maci, Maci is an author, who following an accident 3 years ago has struggled with her writing and so agrees to a 6 week trial.

During this 6 weeks it becomes clear that Maci and Logan are growing close, but both are keeping a secret. Will this secret blow their relationship apart?

I liked the idea of this storyline but felt it didn’t need the gratuitous , graphic sex scenes. I’ll be honest, if I had been aware of the nature of this book I wouldn’t have requested it. It’s a shame as I liked the story and the characters but not that side of the story. Don’t get me wrong I have no issue with sex scenes, they certainly have their place, however I didn’t need such graphic content. Not for me

This was a decent romance audiobook.

Pros:
-NHL hockey romance
- forced proximity
- spice
- Narrators were both great

Cons:
- no tension, just instant attraction. Could have used some build up.
- some of the verbiage used during spicy scenes was cringe worthy. (Her heat, my seed, etc.)
- the spicy scenes were short and seemed super rushed.

It wasn’t the best romance I’ve listened to/read by any means, but it was entertaining. If you love hockey romances, this may be a book for you!

Thank you Netgalley and dreamscape media for the free ALC. My opinions are being left voluntarily.what an absolute perfect way to kick off a series. I'm feral for single fdad, add hockey and almost invisible strings and I'm a super goner!!!!

Will absolutely need the rest of the series

Definitely recommend picking up.

5/5☆

Logan, a hockey player and single dad, just lost his nanny and needs to find a new one ASAP. But he will not trust just anyone. Maci is struggling to find inspiration to write her next book, and her friend, the wife of one of Logan's teammate, suggests she takes the job. Maybe the change of scenery will spark inspiration?
This single dad/nanny, hockey romance is book 1 in the New England Bay Sharks series. It was a fun read overall, but there was a few things I didn't like. There was no tension, just a sudden attraction that came out of nowhere (the FMC didn't seem to be remotely attracted to the MMC until she saw him "pulling his monkey" in the shower). And I don't know what it was about the spicy scenes, but they were cringy. The third act drama/plot twist felt forced and a little bit stupid. I struggle with reading about a writer writing a romance inspired by the romance I'm currently reading, if it makes sense. And I usually love me a single dad that make me swoon, but this one did not. I have read many fantastic reviews about this one, so don't let my lack of vibing with it deter you from reading it!
I received an advance review copy of this book for free and I am leaving this review voluntarily.

📚🎧 Tell Me Lies by Hannah Gray 🎧🏒
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ (4/5)

If you’re into hockey romance, single dad vibes, and slow burn tension that seriously delivers—stop what you’re doing and grab this book! Or better yet, the audiobook. Trust me, the narration had me hooked from start to finish. 🎙️🔥

We’ve got Logan, an NHL star with the weight of the world on his shoulders as he navigates being a single father while juggling his career, and Maci, the mysterious, runaway author who’s trying to outrun her past. Add in a deal to help her write “spicy” scenes for her hockey romance novel, and you’ve got a recipe for pure chaos, heartfelt moments, and off the charts chemistry. 🏒❤️

Logan’s dynamic with his daughter is pure gold—funny, sweet, and so real. And Maci? She’s a fighter, even when she’s breaking. Their banter is flirty, fun, and when it turns steamy, OH. MY. GOD. Someone pass me a fan, because the scenes where Logan helps Maci with her “research” are EVERYTHING. 😏📖🔥

But what makes this book so much more than a steamy sports romance is the emotional punch. Maci’s secret hits hard, and the way it unravels adds depth to the story. My heart broke for her, but I couldn’t help cheering for her and Logan to figure it out. 🥹💔

Perfect for fans of small emotional twists, hilarious moments, and hockey hunks with soft hearts. Definitely one for your TBR—and trust me, the audiobook will hit differently. 🎧✨

Thank you to NetGalley, Hannah Gray, and Dreamscape Media for the ALC of this book.

Logan, a single father and a professional hockey player is looking for a new nanny. Maci is a published author that has been in a slump and is supposed to be writing a new novel. Maci soon finds herself the nanny to Amy, Logan's 3 year old daughter. When Logan wants to know what kind of books that Maci writes he is surprised that it is smut. Logan wants to be Maci's inspiration for her latest book, but will Maci let him. This was a cute and steamy book and Logan actually is cute and funny with all of his bad dad jokes. I would like to thank both NetGalley and Dreamscape Audio for letting me listen to an advanced copy of this audiobook.

3.5 stars
Logan & Maci

If you're a fan of books about bookish characters (like authors) and professional athletes (like NHL players) and single dad x nanny with that close proximity...

Then look no further than Tell Me Lies.

Logan was repeatedly described as the golden retriever type, and while there were a few glimpses of it, I wasn't sold that that was the true nature of his character. The male narrator didn't exude those vibes at all, so I'm not sure if it was the narration or the writing that made me think that the "golden retriever" vibes were very inconsistent.

That said, Logan is such a good dad. While his schedule was demanding he wanted to spend as many moments and gain as many experiences with his daughter as he could.

Maci felt very relatable to me. She is someone who has experienced trauma, grief and guilt and now finds herself a little lost and looking to find herself and passion for life and her career again. Her character development was well done.

I made the comment about the male narrator, and while I don't think he did a bad job, I'm just not convinced he was the right narrator for this part? The female narrator did a great job however.

Thank you to Dreamscape Media and NetGalley for the ALC.

I received this audiobook arc through NetGalley. I really wanted to like this book at first, but the dirty talk during sex had the complete opposite effect. The fact that the word nutsack was used during multiple different sex scenes was wildly unnecessary. I probably could have moved past this if that was my only gripe.

The “secret” seemed like a grasp for a reason for a third act breakup. The fact that Maci was driving the other car in the wreck Amelia was in doesn’t seem like a real reason for Logan to be upset. The need to “explain it to Amelia” in the future being why they couldn’t be together is a pointless attempt at a plot twist. This book was definitely a miss for me.

A single dad hockey romance with bad dad jokes? Love it!

I'm not usually one for a single dad romance but this one was sweet and bingeable with sexy scenes and a happy ending that wasn't rushed. From the corny pro-hockey playing dad to the OCD writer that ends up being his nanny thanks to some trouble in her career as an author, each character was fleshed out and relatable, making this book more enjoyable as well.

Thank you NetGalley for the ARC of the audiobook!

I don't really think the title of this book accurately describes the content. I was expecting more of a mystery/romance and what I felt I got was more of a single dad/erotica. The characters are likeable. The audiobook narration is decent and pleasant. The story lacks any real tension or issues and left me feeling like it was way too predictable. Child scenes are also written for a 6 or 7 year old's mindset. It was a fine read but I won't remember it tomorrow.

Single dad x nanny
Pro hockey romance
Romance writer FMC
Hockey player MMC

That was fine ! I was my first hockey romance ( I think ) but it felt like every other single dad romance I've ever read. Overall I enjoyed my time reading it . ( I read it in 5h so yeah Enjoyed it)

There's few thing that I didn't appreciated or that I was disappointed about :

- The hockey was not a big part of the book beside being the MMC job it did not had a real impact on the plot .
- The MMC wouldn't stop mentioning his junk . I don't mind dirty talk but saying dirty thing just to say dirty thing is something that make me cringe.
- The "third act breakup" sucked . The reason why the characters felt apart was boring and they just overreacted . AND it got resolved two pages later.

Thank you NetGalley for the audiobook arc. An author takes a job being a live in nanny for a single dad hockey player, but when he finds out that’s she is having a writer’s block on spicy scene, he offers himself for her “service” so that she can get inspired to write and finish her next book.

🔹single dad
🔹spicy author
🔹 live in nanny
🔹hockey romance

3 🌟
Spice: open door

​Thank you to netgalley and dreamscape media for the alc.

This was, unfortunately, a miss for me. It felt very tropey and lacking chemistry. Throw in the 'twist' and the whole book falls apart. It wasn't needed and honestly made no sense.
The spice is kinda cringey as well. Seems like the author tried too hard to make Logan one of the 'book boyfriends' our FMC writes about. His dirty mouth just didn't fit for me.
I think I only liked Amelia and Clyde.

Tell Me Lies by Hannah Gray was a spicy, emotional hockey romance that brought on a few blushes and squeezed my heart in all the best ways. This single-dad romance was full of witty banter and intimate conversations that made me fall head over heels in love with Logan and Maci. This was my first Hannah Gray book, and will not be my last.

Chloe Ryan and Walker Williams performed this audiobook in dual narration, and both narrators were new to me. Chloe’s performance encompassed Maci’s vulnerabilities and desires as she overcame her writer's block and gave into the delicious temptation that was Logan. Walker’s deep, southern-accented voice made Logan’s dedicated single-dad demeanor simply irresistible. Both narrators create the perfect amount of lust, longing, and tension between Maci and Logan.

Overall, I enjoyed this book. If you are a fan of a hockey romance with a hot single dad, a passionate romance writer, an adorable little girl, overcoming a traumatic past, steamy writing muses, spicy times, jaw-dropping revelations, and a HEA that warms your heart, then you will love Maci and Logan’s romance. I am looking forward to more from Hannah Gray.

Logan is a single dad as well as a NHL star. When his nanny graduates college and accepts a job across the country, he is in a bind. He can't find anyone he trusts to care for Amelia.
Maci is an author who is struggling after an accident that changed her life a few years ago. Since she is floundering, a mutual friend of Logan and Maci suggests that she temporarily nannies for Logan.
Maci quickly falls in love with Amelia and into lust with Logan. As a matter of fact, her attraction to Logan is helping her write her steamy romance. Logan is willing to give her hands on help- but is that a good idea?

I liked the characters. I hated the plot. The tropes are fine, it is the actual plot that is kind of terrible. The big secret is really a non-issue. I don't understand why it is an issue for either of them.

I also hated the sort of book in a book (or book is the book?)- I hated that Maci was writing their story and it made it all weird.

I am on the fence about continuing the series. I'll probably give it another shot- like I said- I liked the characters. Even the secondary ones.

Chloe Ryan and Walker Williams narrate and both do a good job.

I received an ARC in exchange for an honest review.