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Faking It with the Hockey Grump

An Enemies to Lovers Professional Sports Romance

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Faking It with the Hockey Grump

By: Olivia McRae
Narrated by: Casey Montgomery
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He ruined her brother’s career. Now he’s back—and one touch could ruin her too.

Fifteen years ago, one brutal hit on the ice ended Tessa James’s brother’s career—and shattered her world. The man behind it? Drew Maddox. Her brother’s hero turned enemy. The golden boy who broke everything, including her heart.

She swore she’d never forgive him. Never look at him again. Never feel anything but hate.

But when Drew storms back into Maple Hills—older, harder, and infuriatingly irresistible—Tessa’s carefully built walls start to crack. He’s leading the rink renovation she fought to save for her son… and every encounter feels like a collision course between fury and desire.

He’s trouble wrapped in muscle and guilt, with a voice that still makes her knees weak. She should hate him. She does hate him. Until he’s close enough to touch. Until his hands find her hips. Until one forbidden kiss reignites everything she swore she’d buried.

Now their small town is watching, old scars are bleeding, and the line between love and hate is melting faster than ice under fire.

Because when passion burns this hot… someone’s bound to get scorched.

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A fun, emotionally satisfying hockey romance that feels great in the moment. It is exactly what it aims to be: a fast, trope filled romance that prioritizes chemistry and emotional payoff.

Engaging

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Faking It with the Hockey Grump is a fun, addictive enemies-to-lovers romance that perfectly balances tension, humor, and heart. The chemistry between the characters is sharp and engaging, making their banter and emotional moments equally enjoyable. It’s an entertaining listen that pulls you in quickly and keeps you hooked until the end.

Fun to Listen!

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This was such an easy, fun listen. I put it on while getting things done and kept finding reasons to do one more task just so I could keep listening. The enemies-to-lovers vibe kicks in early, and the hockey backdrop adds that extra spark without turning into a play-by-play. The banter is sharp, the tension is solid, and the relationship build has enough heart that it stays satisfying. The narration really helps too. It gives the characters personality and makes the chemistry come through in a way that feels natural. Just really enjoyed it.

So good!

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I really enjoyed this because it had that perfect mix of old hurt, strong chemistry, and small-town tension. I was curious right away because the backstory gave the relationship real weight, and it made every interaction feel loaded. I liked that it wasn’t just romance, but also about resentment, history, and whether people can move past deep damage. For me, this was the kind of listen that pulls you in fast and keeps you invested.

Tense, messy and addictive!

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I didn’t expect to get hooked this fast, but I was all in after the first few chapters. The tension between the main characters felt real, and I kept wanting to see who would crack first. I listened during drives and even stayed in the car to finish scenes. Fun, easy, and surprisingly heartfelt.

Grumpy Guy, Great Chemistry

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