From #1 New York Times bestselling author Lauren Blakely, comes the next standalone hockey romance in her Love and Hockey series, THE GIRLFRIEND ZONE! This sexy, coach’s daughter, one who got away, age gap, forbidden hockey romance brings all the feels, heat and spice! THE GIRLFRIEND ZONE is now available in all formats including the special edition hardcover and free to read in Kindle Unlimited. Check out the excerpt below and grab your copy today!

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*Samantha Brentmoor & Jason Clarke narrate in duet!*

Blurb

In my defense, I had no idea the tattooed, glasses-wearing, soulful hottie I spent one perfect day—and one unforgettable night—with was a hockey star on my father’s team.

And Miles didn’t know I was the coach’s daughter.

That’s the point of a “no-work-talk” date.

But now? He’s as forbidden to me as I am to him.

When I land a new gig as the team photographer, we vow to keep it professional. We mostly succeed…except for that time after a game when he couldn’t keep his talented hands off me. And, okay, maybe that other time before a road trip. But I swear, it won’t happen again.

Too much is at stake—I can’t risk my heart or my father’s team.

But when I’m asked to dog-sit Miles’s pack of rescue pups for a few weeks, I discover there’s more to him than I ever imagined—a man who’s genuine, thoughtful, and irresistibly real.

He looks at me like he can’t believe his luck. Touches me like he never wants to let go. And listens to my hopes and fears.

My heart’s getting dangerously attached. But if I follow it… am I putting everyone’s dreams on the line?

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Excerpt

Miles

I breathe out hard, giving in to the lust that grips me, the want I feel for her…my coach’s daughter.

For a few seconds, I freeze over those words—coach’s daughter. 

Don’t go there again. Get it together. Stop f*&king thinking of her.

But the dick is sometimes stronger than the will.

I ignore that voice because it doesn’t matter what I do when I’m home alone. It’s what I do when I’m with her that counts. I haven’t crossed the line again. And baggage or no baggage, we’re not going to be a thing. But her admission that she looks at the pictures too? It’s what I wanted. It’s what I needed. It’s also all I can have of her.

So what’s the harm in giving in tonight?

Review

5 stars!

Sometimes you just know when you meet the love of your life.

The Girlfriend Zone is the fourth book in the Love and Hockey series and may just be my favorite. It features Leighton and Miles who share an unforgettable first date that ends there because it turns out he’s a hockey player and she’s his coach’s daughter.

Instantly, Leighton and Miles go from wanting to explore their connection to knowing absolutely nothing else can happen. She is off limits and it sucks. Their chemistry is off the charts. They know what they want but they can’t have it.

These two work so hard at staying away. And with the exception of a few stolen moments, they actually accomplish it. They genuinely care about each other and do not want to risk their jobs. I love that these two are so mature and patient. They act like the adults they are and are realistic with expectations. They understand each other and I love that they don’t hide how they feel even if they don’t think they can be together.

This book is so much fun and there were so many times I was cracking up. And though there are some smoking hot scenes, it’s really the friendship they form and the sweet swoony moments they share that made this book unputdownable. I was so happy when they were together and I was invested in their romance.

Miles and Leighton were so good for so long but eventually they couldn’t stay away because they realize exactly what they mean to each other. I knew something was going to happen and I didn’t see how they two were going to be caught but I really liked how everything played out. There isn’t any over the top drama and the drama we do see is realistic and understandable.

I really enjoyed this love story and getting more of the other characters from previous books, too. I can’t wait for more from this group and am so excited to get Tyler and Sabrina’s romance!

*ARC generously provided by the author*

Love and Hockey

       

The Boyfriend Goal (#1) – (Josie & Wesley)
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The Romance Line (#2) – (Everly & Max)
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The Proposal Play (#3) – (Maeve & Asher)
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The Girlfriend Zone (#4) (Miles & Leighton)
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The Overtime Kiss (#5) (Tyler & Sabrina)
To be released 8 October
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About the Author

A #1 New York Times Bestselling, #1 Wall Street Journal Bestselling, and #1 Audible Bestselling author, Lauren Blakely is known for her contemporary romance style that’s cute but spicy. Lauren likes dogs, cake, and show tunes and is the vegetarian at your dinner party.

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