Revenge Puck was a very fun, easy to read hockey romance.

The premise was fun and I do love a good grumpy/sunshine, fake dating story. Especially with the elements of revenge fake dating and insta love. The romance was quick to evolve and overall it was a fun, quick read.

Revenge Puck is quick read with some pacing issues.
The story would have benefitted from more depth into the romance between Elle and Preston. “Insta-Love” is a hard sell for me. While the characters were entertaining and served some very real emotions, the story fell a bit flat for me. If you like revenge / fake dating, this could be really enjoyable for you.

Revenge puck was such a fun lighthearted fun read. Main trope is fake dating which was such a fun aspect. After Elle gets dumped by her hockey boyfriend, what does she do? Go for his RIVAL!!

It was such a humerous fun read which had me giggling throughout. The drama, the angst the brooding. Preston was such a lovely mmc, a softie deep down which made him so loveable

The romance did feel a little rushed but regardless a fun read

Revenge Puck is overall a fun and quick read, thanks in part to some entertaining side characters that really add to the story. That said, the plot feels a bit rushed, and the main romance kicks off way too quickly to feel real. The characters fall in love almost instantly, which takes away from the potential depth of their relationship.

"Revenge Puck" by L.A. Hart 3.5 ⭐

Thanks to NetGalley and the publisher for providing me with an ARC of this book!

This book follows Elle after she is dumped by her hockey star boyfriend, Christian Riley. Naturally, she decides to begin a fake romance with Christain's arch-rival, Preston Lawrence. As chaos ensues, will Preston be able to convince Elle that his feelings are real, or will Christian win her back?

First and foremost, I live for the drama, the tension, messiness of a love triangle! Of course, I was intrigued to start reading. Overall, I enjoyed this book! I liked getting to see Elle and Preston wrestle with their feelings for each other. I was also curious to learn more about Christian and see his progress as a character. Honestly, I only wish the timeline of the novel was a bit further spread out.

If you like hockey, grumpy love interests, and fake dating, I recommend you pick this as your next read! 🏒❤️

Elle is dumped by her hockey player boyfriend (Christian) and wants to get revenge. She turns to his enemy (Preston) to create a fake relationship to get back at him for cheating. Follow along this story as Elle finds out the secrets of Christian and Preston and her heart.

Once I got into this book I quite enjoyed it. It was easy to read and fast paced.

However, it took me so long to actually get into, I spent 2 days on the first couple of chapters before I actually got into it.

There was minor spelling issues and mistakes through the book and some sentences didn’t make much sense, but other than that it was good.

I gave this book 3* purely because I did enjoy the book itself but I felt like it just had too many issues for me to enjoy. The story line itself was a bit messy and not thought out properly although still having some good elements.

Thank you again to Netgally and the Publisher for letting me read this book and give my honest feedback.

Just finished "Revenge Puck" by L.A. Hart, and if you’re into hockey romances with a side of fake dating and a whole lot of drama, this one’s for you. Elle, freshly dumped by her hockey star ex Christian, decides to get revenge by fake-dating his biggest rival, Preston. And Preston? He’s the ultimate grumpy, broody defenseman with a soft side that’ll make you swoon.

The chemistry between Elle and Preston is *fire*. Their banter is sharp, their fake relationship feels real way too fast, and the tension? So good. I loved how Preston, despite his tough exterior, is such a sweetheart when it comes to his family and Elle. The hockey backdrop adds so much fun to the story, and the rivalry between Preston and Christian keeps things spicy. Sure, it’s a bit insta-lovey, and some parts felt rushed, but honestly? I was too busy enjoying the ride to care. The drama, the jealousy, the jersey scene (you’ll know it when you read it)—it’s all so good.

If you’re looking for a quick, steamy, and feel-good romance with a side of sports, *Revenge Puck* is a win. 4 stars from me—can’t wait to see what L.A. Hart does next! 🏒❤️

Thank you to the publishers and NetGalley for the opportunity to review a temporary digital ARC in exchange for an unbiased review.

He's grumpy, he's hairy, and he's huge... most of the league is scared of him, especially his biggest rival Christian Riley. Which is why Preston Lawrence is Elle's first choice for a revenge puck when Christian breaks up with her. But can the "wooly mammoth" actually be her perfect match?
I love how Preston becomes such a softie just for her! I thought this story was sweet and funny with just the right amount of spice.
I voluntarily read and reviewed an advance copy of this book. All thoughts and opinions are my own.

This was a fun read, despite being extremely unrealistic. Definitely escapism at its finest. I found the idea that a fan would be able to get close to player quite unrealistic as well as Christian not thinking they were exclusive.

I really couldn't vibe with the prose here. I did try. The premise was cute and I wanted to continue but I didn't really couldn't continue.

This was a really fun read. I love fake dating and I love hockey so really there was no way for this book to go wrong. I don't think it did anything ground-breaking or earth-shattering but I had a good time with it and sometimes that's all you need!

Unfortunately I did not love this read. I struggled to get into it and then once I finally did it just did not keep me engaged.

Favourite Quote: "Hey, Jim? Do you have any extra jerseys? Jerseys? Yeah, With my name and number on them"

Thanks to Netgalley and L.A. Hart for providing me with an ARC of this book in exchange for my honest thoughts. Look I'm an eternal sucker for a good hockey romance, and Revenge Puck manages to line-up so many of the top hockey tropes. Who wouldn't want revenge on an ex by fake-dating their biggest hockey rival? I loved how Preston and Elle started off with immediate banter and flirting and plots to annoy Christian. However, I spent a good chunk of it wanting to shake the pair of them, reading each POV and seeing how much they liked each other then suffering through the miscommunication was paaaaaainful at times. But they did eventually overcome this and their grumpy x sunshine vibes shone through in such a cute relationship. I loved how obsessed Preston was and I'm always pro give my girl my jersey. It also somehow managed to redeem Christian (the ex) for me, which was unusual as I spent like the first 60% of the book eye rolling at him. By the end however, I'm looking forward to reading his book. If you fancy a quick, easy, happy ever after hockey read, I'd recommend.

3.75 ⭐

This is a Cozy Sports Romance. It was a quick and easy read for me. I feel like time line wise it moved a little too fast for 2 people "falling in love" and I felt like there was no real character development. I do not regret reading this book, Id be willing to read other books by this author in the future because it is always nice to read a Cozy Romance.

If you love grumpy sunshine hockey romances with a HEA then this is for you.. Elle and Preston are so cute together even if they did get into a fake relationship for revenge at first.. soon they were falling in love and battling everything else.. really enjoyable story.

Very cute, easy read. I liked the characters and the plot. I also liked the redemption of Christian. I can't wait for the next in the series!

This was a really cute hockey romance book. I absolutely loved this book. I didn't like the spelling errors and hope they get fixed. Preston and Elle were so adorable. The way it all came together was so cute.

I wanted to like it…

I had such high hopes for this! The blurb sucked me right in… Hockey, spice, REVENGE, and all offered in between, though unfortunately Revenge Puck wasn’t as intriguing to me as I’d originally hoped.

I did like the idea of it all, but just fell short for me. Preston and Elle were just a bit too ‘meh’.

This was my first introduction to L.A. Hart and I have to say I am impressed! I am a sucker for hockey romances and this did not disappoint. I love the style of dual POV mixed in with the fake dating, this was a pleasant read that I could not put down! I will say there were repetitive phrases that were used that did make me cringe at certain points but for a storyline I did really enjoy it.

3.5⭐️

"Revenge Puck" is a fast-paced, engaging read that follows Elle as she embarks on a mission to get revenge on her ex-boyfriend, Christian, with the help of Preston, his hockey rival.

The book is short, making it an easy and quick read. I really enjoyed the backstory between Preston and Christian and the mystery surrounding their rivalry. I would’ve loved to see more depth in their backstory.

Preston’s protectiveness toward his sister and nephew was also a highlight for me. He’s a grumpy, family-first man, and I loved seeing that side of him. While the romance between him and Elle develops quickly and feels a bit like insta-love, I couldn’t help but enjoy their chemistry together

I do wish Elle had been a little less self-conscious, but I understand that it was important to show the trauma from her past.

One thing I can’t get over, though: why were we robbed of their first time together? The book has some great spice, and when they finally get close, we get lines like:

“God yes. Even if I won’t last five seconds once I get inside of you.”
“That’s fine.” Grinning up at him, I run my fingertips over his broad shoulders and say, “I bet you’ll make up for it in the second period after a short intermission.”
“Damn right,” Preston agrees.

...and then we cut straight to:

"The morning after with Preston isn’t the least bit awkward."

Wait, what? Did I just miss the scene? Did the door just closed in my face?

Overall, I enjoyed the book and wish it were longer, with more focus on the drama around the main characters and maybe on a linger period. But I’ll definitely be adding the second book to my TBR.

Tropes:
🏒 Fake Dating
🥅 Revenge
🏒 Wounded Hero
🥅 Sports Jersey
🏒 Grumpy MMC
🥅 Love Triangle