title: Pucking Enemies
author: Katie Strong
publisher: Kindle
publication date: July 30, 2025
pages: not sure, on my Kindle app, it says 401 pages, but it didn't feel nearly that long
peppers: 3 (on this scale)
warnings: alcohol abuse, vomit
summary: Rylee is thrilled to be hired not only as the photographer but also as the writer for a two-article series on the Denver Night Hawks professional ice hockey team. She's surprised to find out that her friend Grace's husband told his teammate Zander that he could stay in the apartment Grace told Rylee she could use. Even worse, Zander and Rylee hooked up at another friend's wedding, but Zander left and ghosted Rylee before she even woke up.
tropes:
- forced proximity
- mistaken identity
- second-chance romance
- online dating
- enemies-to-lovers
what I liked:
- Even though I knew what was coming, the writing made this a fun ride
- Good teammate banter
- Women who appreciate sports
- Family dynamics
what I didn’t like:
- Female main character jumped to conclusions too often
overall rating: 4 (of 5 stars)
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