I loved how this book immediately jumped into the plot by starting with the breakup. I also really enjoyed Preston’s character and how he supported Elle right away, even helping her get revenge on her ex, Christian. This story was both cute and funny, and Preston has so much more depth to him than just a grumpy hockey player. I recommend this book to anyone who enjoys sports or hockey romance, as well as fans of the fake dating trope. If you liked Rival Darling, you’ll love this book if you are looking for a non-YA version.

As someone who doesn't really like sports, I have a surprising love for sports romances, which is why I picked this book. I also love a good fake dating trope as well. Unfortunately, neither of those things could save this book for me. I really think it needs some editing before release.

My main problem is that I just couldn't really get invested in the characters. They felt flat and not fleshed out. And while an instalove is not a total turnoff for me, it didn't really work for this one. I was left wanting more tension.

I don’t normally choose hockey romances, but hear me out …

Preston. Fucking. Lawrence.

Hello, sir. Where can I find me one of you?

Elle gets dumped right before the championship series starts, and she plots revenge by doing anything she can to get back at her ex… by jumping into a fake relationship with his arch nemesis, Preston. At least, it only starts off as fake?

By the end of the book, through all the trials and errors of finding their way, Elle and Preston end up together. Christian finds out he’s a father to Preston’s nephew, and the two become amicable (we think).

I can’t wait for the next book. I hope Christian steps up and is the best dad. I hope Maya still loves him and they end up together. And I hope P and C become friends again.

Short, cute, fake dating for revenge romance.
Loved the characters
This was romance/plot heavy, hockey light.
There were a lot of funny moments too.

I received an ARC copy in exchange for an honest review. I normally love a grumpy x sunshine sports romance but this didn’t quite live up to expectation? It was interesting enough to read as a palate cleanser between heavier novels but in general the plot very much depended on telling us rather than showing us and tried to do too much. I’m not a massive fan of instant love and the pacing could have dragged out a little bit and it still would have worked, everything happening in a few weeks is a little wild.
In general, if you just want a fluffy easy read that mentions hockey every few pages then this is the book for you.

This book was definitely a slow start, but if you push through it gets so much better! There was some messy plot points and I honestly think it could do with some better editing before final release but I enjoyed the premise of the story!

I’m a sucker for a grumpy x sunshine, and especially when it’s mixed with Hockey Romance! 😍 The tropes alone had be reading this book, and I just love when it goes from fake dating to “it doesn’t feel fake anymore”.

Thank you NetGalley for the ARC in exchange for an honest review.

Fake dating, hockey, grumpy/sunshine romance.

When Elle is dumped by her star hockey boyfriend, she decides to use his archrival to get him back. What happens when things start to feel real?

This was a cute quick read. I liked the banter between the two main characters and the chemistry. I think the fake dating trope maybe getting over done, there was nothing exceptional in this book that I have not read in others. I did like the twist at the end, and I look forward to reading the next book in this series.

Thank you NetGalley and BooksGoSocial for this title. This is my very honest review.

Wow what can I say I devoured this book in about 5 hours!!
Meet the feisty Elle and get ready to go on an adventure! The book kicks off with poor Elle getting dumped by Christian the Hockey Star and soon Elle plots her revenge with the help of her friend Audrey.

I’ve only read a handful of Sports Romances and this one is right up there being my favourite!

L.A.Hart writes the characters in this book so well that you love all of them and just want to join the crew.

Christian and Preston battle on and off the Ice but who will win Elle’s heart?

The premise of this book was super cute and the banter was super fun! I loved the characters and thought they were so fun to follow…

However, the execution of the book fell kind of flat for me. I have no problems with fast paced books, in fact, I love them. But when the storyline progresses over the course of like three days going from fake dating to being in love, it just takes me out of the world. I do wish it felt a little more realistic, but overall, the story was good.

This was a quick and fun read, but I wanted a bit more from it. The potential is absolutely there.

My biggest holdup were the use of Maya and Audrey almost purely as plot devices. Nearly every decision Elle and Preston made were via discussion with Maya and Audrey, and no internal reflection ever seemed to take place. Additionally, dialogue would go on unbroken for pages - I would have loved some nonverbal context and communication as well to enhance the spoke conversations and the reading experience.

The characters were a bit flat but I think could come to life nicely with a bit more detail from the author.

I absolutely love a sports romance, and hockey is my favorite!
The fake dating trope is one I can never resist, and Revenge Puck does it so well. There are a few plot twists and surprises along the way that have me excited for hopefully more books in this universe. I didn’t expect to be so invested in the characters, but they all have many layers and depth to them and grow throughout the story.

Revenge Puck is a really refreshing and light read all the way through! Main character, Elle, is dumped by her pro hockey boyfriend right before a big game, and admits to being a big player the whole time she thought they were together. But Elle isn't about to let him get away with it. Enter Preston Lawrence—her ex’s biggest rival. Elle convinces Preston to fake date her to make her ex jealous, and things quickly spiral out of control in the best way possible. Their banter is hilarious, and the tension between them is rewarding in the end! This book also has a bit of the grumpy sunshine vibes!

I would say the only thing that made it not a 5 star read for me is that both characters let their insecurities get in the way ever step throughout the story and gets old after awhile, just not my favorite part of a story!

Loved the book, the character development and the underlying theme of knowing your worth. I was hooked on this book from page 1 and read it in one day!

Absolutely fabulous hockey romance!
The way it starts out with the FMC getting dumped is crazy. But she decided to get back at him by fake dating his biggest rival.
Hockey romance is my favorite and this one did not disappoint.
The love triangle is a bit messy but it keeps you interested and wanting to know what comes next.

4.5 ⭐️

I may be a little biased since I’m from Greensboro 🤣…

but Preston and Elle are cute together. I love a good protective and grumpy hockey player.

…but wait there’s more. You’ll just have to read it 😉

This was a cute, quick read. I loved the tension between Preston and Christian because of their past. Busy most of all, Elle’s relationship with Preston is what made the book so good. While I usually don’t love third act breakups, this one felt easy enough to get past since it could be felt coming from a mile away given all the past tension stated above from Christian and Preston.

I went thought this in less than 24 hours! It was definitely my first 5 star read for 2025 and I just finished my reread of Fourth Wing. I loved their entire relationship from beginning to end. I immediately started searching for Christian and Maya's store and will not be able to wait till May!
This is 100% on my reread list and I need a physical copy ASAP.

This was a quick and fun read for me! I can never turn down fake dating or grumpy/sunshine tropes, especially when it’s a hockey romance. Plus, the book was dual POV, which I loved.

I had a little bit of trouble getting into the book and connecting with the characters at the beginning, but it quickly picked up for me once it was clear the MMC was starting to fall first.

There were what felt like editing issues throughout the book with misspelled words, the wrong words being used in some places, or words seemingly missing in multiple spots. These issues pulled my brain out of the storyline more times than I would have liked.

Overall, I really enjoyed this fast-paced story full of drama and some spice. The revenge plot against the FMC’s ex quickly turned into something more for our FMC and MMC, and I was happy they got their HEA in the end!

Thank you to NetGalley for this ARC!

That was an amazingly hot and pucking good.

I adored this novel this weekend, the right kind of romance I was looking for.

Hot, Spicy, the plot and story was also AMAZING

L.A. Hart's Revenge Puck is a book that hooks you from the very first chapter and doesn’t let go. This fast-paced, captivating romance perfectly blends sports drama, fake dating, and sizzling chemistry. Elle thought things were going great with her pro hockey player boyfriend—until he dumps her right before the playoff game. Determined to make him jealous, she sets her sights on his archenemy, Preston, in a plan that begins as a relationship of convenience. But, as with any good romance, what starts as a strategy soon turns into something far more complicated—and real.

As a huge fan of sports romance, and especially hockey romances, I can't get enough of how the players are always ready to protect their leading ladies. There's something so swoon-worthy about their fierce loyalty and the way they’ll go to any lengths for the woman they care about. It’s like you can practically feel the testosterone leaping off the pages, with each player making you fall for them in their own unique way. And in Revenge Puck, the grumpy/sunshine dynamic and the fake-dating trope are the perfect bonus to make this story even more irresistible.

Hockey romance and fake dating! I love most hockey romance books and I loved this one. The characters were great together and I always love a good fake dating trope. This is perfect for anyone that loves a spicy hockey romance and wants a quick read. I couldn’t put it down and I didn’t am looking forward to the next book in the series. Thanks to NetGalley and BooksGoSocial for the ARC!