This is a revenge relationship done right!
Elle is absolutely dropped on her arse by Christian - can we take a moment for what a douche he is?! He literally says she's a 'nobody' and could spend the night with any of his team mates and he wouldn't care, anyone except Preston - his rival from another Hockey team.

So what does our girl Elle do? You guessed it, sets up a plan to have her photo taken with Preston to get under Christian's skin, and this plan works perfectly, so well in fact that Preston takes it one step further and kisses her in front of the paps who take their photo and videos and they go viral!

Preston is hooked from the first moment he lays eyes on Elle, there's something about her he's intrigued by, and it's not just the idea of psychological warfare with Christian.

The relationship is so lovely to read, while there's a bit of will they/won't they between Preston and Elle, I was so relieved that she didn't go back to Christian and the set up for book 2 is so good, I can't wait to read the next book and find out what happens with Christian and Maya!

We love a hockey romance, I'm not usually one for miscommunication but this one really was good.

I loved the character development, the will they, won't they & the banter throughout. Really enjoyed it start to finish, a very sweet, easy read.

T his was a fun hockey romance that I didn’t want to put down! Preston and Elle begin a fake relationship to get back at Elle’s ex, Christian, who just so happens to be Preston’s arch nemesis. Very quickly the pair realize that they have true feelings for one another (who would’ve thought?) and romance ensues!

Preston is definitely our resident grump, but we love him anyway. I really liked Elle’s character and felt she was easy to connect to. She is insecure about her body to a degree, but also confident in herself and grows to know her worth throughout the book.

There were definitely some sexy scenes, but I wouldn’t say this book was super spicy. It was definitely sexy and fun, though! I would definitely recommend if you like hockey romance & fake dating tropes! I am excited to read Maya and Christian’s story when it releases next!

Thank you to the author and NetGalley for the eARC of this book. I am voluntarily leaving my honest review after reading.

Not usually one for a miscommunication trope, but this one was done right. Greatly enjoyed this one!

This was such a fun grumpy x sunshine hockey read! I enjoyed the fake dating trope a lot! I felt like there was a lot of miscommunication which isn’t my favorite. I felt like both of the main characters didn’t have a lot of critical thinking skills and always let their side character companions do all the hard thinking for them. Overall the vibes of this book were great and I had a fun time!

Loved the story and the ups and downs of the relationship. A bit different from other hockey romances. Looking forward to book 2

Had the chance to get an ARC for this book from Netgalley (thank you!!) and I wasn’t disappointed! The story follows Elle and Preston who team up to get revenge on Elle’s ex…but Preston also had a connection to the guy which we find out later. The book was perfectly paced and got me out of a reading slump!

Tropes: grumpy/sunshine, fake dating
Spice: 🌶️/5 (not closed door, but more “peek through the blinds” than super spicy scenes

Thanks again to Netgalley for the ARC!!

L.A. Hart delivers a fast-paced, steamy sports romance in Revenge Puck that’s equal parts drama and chemistry. Packed with tension, witty banter, and plenty of heat, this story dives into the tangled web of love, revenge, and second chances.

The characters are engaging and flawed in the best way, making their journey feel both relatable and entertaining. The hockey setting adds an exciting backdrop, blending competitive energy with heartfelt moments. While some plot twists lean into familiar tropes, Hart’s vibrant writing keeps the story fresh and captivating.

Perfect for readers who love a fiery enemies-to-lovers romance with a sporty edge, Revenge Puck is an addictive, fun read that doesn’t disappoint.

Cheesy, sweet romance mixed with some hockey is the perfect mix of love and sport. Elle and Christian stage a fake dating romance but it turns into more.

I devoured this book in one sitting. I found myself completely wrapped up in the relationship between Elle and Preston. What starts as a fake payback relationship, I fell in love with both characters as they fell in love with each other. I physically couldn't put this book.
I already can't wait for the second in the series!

I have read so many hockey romance books with a similar plot to this one. I didn't really like the writing of this and I got bored. I don't think I would read the second book in this series.

This was sooo good! A fantastic start to the series! Preston & Elle were such a good duo! The way they came together was magnetic! The dynamic of character forming was incredible! The author set up the world perfectly, introducing the characters and their emotions was a fantastic build to the way the series will be set out. It was one of those books where you didn’t know when the next turn of events was going to happen or how it was going to pan out and for that.. it build the air of suspense for the reader to push for more! Preston’s apprehension for a relationship and distraction was intense and it showed his character growth from that throughout. Elle was battling a confidence due to being treated like dirt and the fact that she over came this with a bit of a revenge boost to find herself not only feeling better about herself but finding love too. Her friendship with Audrey was top tier!

Revenge Puck
By: L.A. Hart
Pub date: February 1 2025
3 🩷 🩷 🩷

This was a quick and enjoyable read with a grumpy/sunshine, fake dating, hockey romance plot. I do look forward to reading the next book when it comes out!

Thank you NetGalley for this ARC.

Revenge Puck
By L.A. Hart

Grumpy Sunshine
Hockey Romance
Fake Dating

When Elle Townsend is dumped by her hot, hockey player boyfriend, Christian Riley the day before the first game of the championship, she’s left feeling used and discarded. When her best friend suggests Elle form an alliance with Preston, her ex’s nemesis and hockey’s grumpiest defender, the two launch a psychological warfare campaign against Christian that will leave them all on thin ice.

This book is a hockey rom-com with medium spice and top tier banter. There were times throughout the book that the story felt rushed and the female main character was wishy washy with her feelings. She initially came across as strong and independent, but would go back in forth between being strong and completely indecisive.

The chemistry between the two main characters was great, and I enjoyed their interactions most of the time. The supporting characters were also very engaging and added to the feel of the book. The overall story was good, but left me wishing for better communication between the main characters.

I rated the book 3.5 stars because I did enjoy it and look forward to seeing the series progress. There were a lot of typos and errors that I highlighted throughout the book. It didn’t take away from my enjoyment of the story but I know some readers lower book ratings for things like that.

This was a quick, easy read. The plot was predictable, characters were a bit one dimensional and the timeline was not realistic - but it was a good rom-com type of book. I would be interested in reading the next book in the series when it comes out.

This was a light, fake dating, grumpy/sunshine sports romance. I liked Preston and Elle, and thought that they had great chemistry. Sports romances aren't really my thing, but this one was fun.

3.5 stars

Elle gets dumped and to get back at her hockey star ex decides to cozy up to his nemesis. Grumpy MMC with rage issues and an insecure FMC who have instant chemistry.

I am not normally a hockey romance reader but some of the hockey scenes were my favorite. Enjoyable and quick read but would have liked to see more developed connection between the main characters.

Thank you L.A. Hart and BooksGoSocial for providing this ARC via NetGalley. Comments and opinions above are my own.

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I really enjoyed Revenge Puck. I think my favorite character was Preston aka the Wooly Mammoth lol. He’s a grumpy on the outside but totally softie on the inside type of character. Elle was a perfect fit for him. She brought out the best in everyone around her. I think he ‘fake’ relationship in the beginning was perfect for them because they both had some real feelings but were to gun shy to be honest with themselves and each other. All in all this was a really good read and I can’t wait to see what happens next.

Who doesn’t love a fake dating/revenge plot line? And throw in spice and hockey? Sign me up! Elle and Preston had their motives to start their fake romance but I loved how quickly they started to fall. While I wish we could have gotten to know the mains a bit more, the information we learned gave enough insight into who they are as characters. This book could easily be a standalone but I cannot wait for the next installment! The spice is definitely there but there were moments we were left a little high and dry (no pun intended lol). The ending was a tad stressful but we know it’s a guaranteed HEA so that’s good! I absolutely devoured this in a day!

I did indeed enjoy this book! It was an easy read about a romance created from fake dating. However, the pace of the relationship was way too quick in my opinion, which made it seem more fairytale but still a cute idea.
I did lower my rating due to some sexism and slut shaming that did not feel necessary to me. Also, the topic of abortion was brought up in such negative way which is not what the world needs more of.