This was such an amazing book to read. The whole teammate's sister is such a fun trope to read. How they met was so cute and how they finally got together. Also the infertility storyline is so well written. How women feel when dealing with infertility and the insecurity about it. I read it in one sitting and I absolutely love it.
5 stars

I want to say thank you to the author, the publisher and Netgalley for all allowing me the privilege of being able to read this book.


This was a really good book! I've never read the three before this one, which I only found out about once I started it. That doesn't matter though because this author is fantastic at making her book work as a stand alone and then make you want to catch up on all that came before! It was very cute and sweet, but with a lot of realism. The characters were also very likeable, and were able to all pull you in and feel like you were along for the ride. I also really liked that well this was a romance it wasn't "sex romance" which in my head is where most of the romance is sex based, so for the people who really love that in their romances this doesn't have that. It also didn't need it either, it made the romance feel more genuine and real and I've really really missed that lately in my reading!

The only issues I have are kind of minor. There's a good handful of spelling errors or repeated word errors throughout especially towards the ending. There's also really big and really noticable timeline errors all throughout this book and I hated having to double check whether I missed something or not. In this story that timeline part actually matters because its a big premise for the whole of the book. But apart from that I really liked this book!

Thank you again from the bottom of my heart again for allowing me to read this book I really liked it!

Four starts with plus, for my immense enjoyment while reading.

Each of us sometimes needs a book that will make us smile with tenderness while taking public transport and shed tears into our pillow in the middle of the night. A romance with a man who supposedly belongs to the “fiction” category but, in reality, is much closer to “fantasy.” This was probably the saddest book of the series, but at the same time the closest to my heart and the most uplifting.

I love the sweetness of these books—they’re like strawberry hard candies: bad for your teeth but good for the soul. After a long, hard day of being an adult and pretending to have everything under control, reading about a true knight in a fancy suit who comes to the heroine’s rescue rekindles a tiny spark of faith in humanity within me. A spark that, believe me, is buried very deep. This is what women dream of—unwavering support, emotional maturity, and keeping one’s word. That is far sexier than all the muscles in the world… though Bruce isn’t lacking in that department either.

I also think the theme of PCOS and infertility, which this book addresses, is incredibly important. Farrah’s story is the story of millions of women worldwide—often dismissed by doctors, overlooked, and not taken seriously. Our pain can’t be that bad, and that’s just the way we are, right? The world needs change, and speaking out about it is the first step in the right direction.

The D.C. Eagles Hockey series is for you if you’re looking for a charming romance that lets you escape reality for a couple of afternoons. Each book is like a comforting cupcake with a different flavor, and their sweetness is gently balanced by the characters’ sometimes painful pasts. Their lightness will make you melt and take you back to the memories of your first teenage loves. They won’t change your life, but they will definitely make it a little more bearable.

I was SO excited when this book was approved on NetGalley! I have quickly become a huge Leah Brunner fan and I have read all of her books. This one being especially exciting since it was about another DC Eagle, Bruce McBride. I have been so excited for his book to come out ever since being introduced to him in other books in this series. Bruce and Farrah’s had me in a chokehold from start to finish! A new divorcee meets a handsome man in a bar and watch the relationship (not so secretly—just ask Andie) flourish. The witty banter, the blushes and smoldering looks, and everything in between you have to add this to you TBR!

•Hockey •Age Gap
•PCOS/Infertility Rep •HEA
•Closed Door Romance •Mild Language
•Cinnamon Roll MMC
4.5 ⭐️

As soon as you see a book from Leah Brunner, it's a no brainer. You should dive straight into it without delay.

Once again, this book meets all the expectations. It's incredibly refreshing to read a close door romance, where we can live vicariously through a FMC who is living a life for herself, and not just entering the hanky panky every chapter :D

The perfect blend of tropes are present in this book, delivered in a perfect package with a lovely pretty bow. Delightfully entertaining and heartwarming.

5 stars!! 🌟 This is my favorite book of the D.C. Eagles Hockey series and I’m so sad it’s the last!

You need to read this if you love:
- he falls first and hard
- closed door romance
- hockey romance
- dual POV

FYI there are mentions of PCOS and infertility but they’re handled with care.

This is part of an interconnected series but can be read as a standalone.

Oh my gosh! I love this book. Secret relationships, unknown identities (ok just for a little bit) adorable babies, cute older kids, and friendships that don't stop! The dc eagles series has all that. I stayed up way to late 3 nights in a row reading this book.

Set in Washington DC, Farrah has built a new life post divorce, as nanny to her niece as well as baker and co-owner of an event business. She hasn’t started dating again though, as she still struggles with the emotional scars from her ex. But she can’t help but remember the kisses she shared with a man she met at a local bar a year and a half ago who turned out to be her brother’s teammate.

Bruce is goalie for the DC Eagles. He has built a community around him but still struggles with feeling like he is missing his person. He also hasn’t gotten over the kiss they shared, but Farrah won’t give him the time of day. When Farrah’s event business partner has to step back a bit, Bruce shows up and helps Farrah again and again. She finds her walls falling down as Bruce proves to be very different from her ex.

This is a great addition to the series! I loved seeing Bruce finally find his person (and it being Remy's sister) plus the interactions with all the other couples. Andie's constant cheering was so great.

Things I loved:
🏒 Professional hockey player (goalie) MMC
🧁 Baker / nanny FMC
🏒 Golden Retriever energy
🧁 PCOS + Infertility Rep
🏒 Adoption / Foster Care Rep
🧁 Brother's teammate / forbidden romance
🏒 Age Gap (MMC five years younger than FMC)
🧁 All the delicious baked goods
🏒 Good luck charms
🧁 Romance through fancy appliances
🏒 "Yeux Bleus"
🧁 Frozen references
🏒 Flirty texts
🧁 Dual POV

5 / 5 stars (especially for that epilogue)

Closed door / kissing only with innuendo

Thank you to Leah Brunner, Victory Editing, and Netgalley for this eARC!

I loved this reading this book!! I love a good slowburn, and it was done so well. Farrah was rightfully protecting her heart as a result of past relationships. Bruce was patient and waited for her, which is the sexiest thing a man can do. I was yearning for more moments between Farrah and Bruce after learning they had a past. It was a great ending novel to an even greater series!!

𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝗹𝗮𝘀𝘁 𝗶𝗻𝘀𝘁𝗮𝗹𝗹𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝗼𝗳 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗗.𝗖. 𝗘𝗮𝗴𝗹𝗲𝘀 𝗦𝗲𝗿𝗶𝗲𝘀 𝗶𝘀 𝗵𝗲𝗿𝗲. 𝗔𝗻𝗱 𝗶𝘁 𝗰𝗼𝘂𝗹𝗱𝗻'𝘁 𝗵𝗮𝘃𝗲 𝗯𝗲𝗲𝗻 𝗯𝗲𝘁𝘁𝗲𝗿!

I've been reading this series for almost a year and a half, waiting not so patiently for each release. I-marked-the-release-day-on-my-calendar kind of excitement. So you can imagine how special this series is for me.

After reading the third book and seeing Bruce's reaction to meeting Farrah (Go read Betrothal or Breakaway!!!), I couldn't stop thinking about how incredible a romance between them would be. He was speechless! The boyish funny goalie and the captain's little sister that just got divorced? Amazing!
But what I didn't expect was that they had a past. More specifically, the night before, they shared the best kiss of their lives, but not their names. C'mon, doesn't that sound like the best book ever?

This book is more than a simple hockey romance, although the romance is just perfect. The found family in this series is unmatched. We've been seeing the team friendship grow through the previous books, so at this point, they are just a big and loud family. It was amazing to see the girls forming a sisterhood and how they cared for Farrah even though she wasn't officially part of WAG.

It is important to note that this book also deals with some serious topics, mainly related to Farrah's PCOS and infertility. It is wild that so many women are led to think themselves damaged just because they have fertility or health issues. Thinking about that makes me sad about how society perpetuates those stigma. The author was very careful and sensible when discussing this topic, mainly because of her own experience. She also did a great job when talking about adoption, which shows how extensive her research was. I would recommend checking the TWs.

To wrap it up, this book was a delight. I read the whole thing in a day and couldn't recommend it (or the series) more. It's kind of bittersweet to think one of my favorite series is over, but the ending was amazing! Also, don't forget to check the bonus epilog at the end of the book!!

The D.C. Eagles is a closed-door hockey romance series, but the books can be read as standalones (just do yourself a favor and read the whole thing, you'll love it!).

Thank you so much to Leah Brunner and the Netgalley team for access to this ARC. I received a complimentary copy of this book. Opinions expressed in this review are completely my own.

AVAILABLE MARCH 27TH 💜🏒

I loved this! Don’t waste your time reading reviews, if you enjoy sweet love stories, brother’s friend, age gap, and happy endings go read this! Right now! 😁

- [ ] This is an ARC Review. I want to thank Leah Brunner and LBP LLC for allowing me the chance to read this book ahead of release day! This is such a good wholesome read! I love this is a book with an older FMC who also just happens to have health issues. I can see how readers could easily connect with Farrah one way or another. The slow burn effect within this book is perfect. I’m not usually a slow burn loving reader but with the first kiss out the way so early it made me yearn for more Farrah and Bruce moments. Getting pieces of the friends group as a whole it was great to see them carried over to this book as well and how each character truly brings in a different dynamic to the group.

“And let me tell you, people who say they love working out are big, fat liars. Or skinny, fit liars, I guess.”

I loved this so much. Farrah and Bruce had a journey to find their way together. I love Farrah because she rightfully was protecting her heart. She honestly was never to over the top dramatic or unreasonable she was 100 percent real. Bruce was one of a kind. He stood by her and I love that about him he was a caretaker. Just enough of everything for me to love this one. Where can I get my own WAG jacket?!?!

It was a cute read. Slowburn vibes for sure. Farrah could be so stubborn and frustrating but I understood where she came from because of her past relationship. Bruce was so sweet and patient with her. Would recommend if you like slowburn, tension, and no spice.

I’ve been waiting rather impatiently for Bruce and Farrah’s story, and it did not disappoint! Leah Brunner definitely saved the best for last in this final story in the DC Eagles Hockey series. Bruce has been showing up more and more in the books, and during Ford/Remy and Amber’s book, we’re left with a cliff hanger between Bruce and Ford’s sister Farrah. They clearly have some kind of a past…but what happened?

The chemistry between Bruce and Farrah is off the charts, but the best part of this book is the gentle kindness with which Bruce approaches her. There’s something that is just so sexy about a man who knows how to be patient and WAIT for something that is worth waiting for. I love the way that he steadfastly supports her while she works through the emotional trauma caused by her former husband. Bruce is just so kind, and that is why we root for him when he’s working to win Farrah’s heart.

Tropes Include:
- Best friend’s sister
- Older FMC/Younger MMC (but only by a few years)
- Hockey players!
- Baggage from a divorce
- Hidden romance/sneaking a little bit
- He falls first and hardest!

This is a great end to a really fun series, and I adored it!

Romance: 4/5
Chemistry: 4/5
Spice: 1/5 (it's a closed door)
First kiss: chap 1
Humor: 1/5
Cry factor: 1/5
Drama: 2/5
Suspense: 0/5
Foul language: 1/5

I absolutely loved this one. The chemistry was off the charts and the emotional load was awesome - as expected in a prohibited love.
This is a closed door romance, with a very flirty MMC who has fallen hard for the FMC and doesn't give up. He is patient with her and fights for something he knows will be good and last forever.
The FMC goes through some episodes of PCOS and it's heartbreaking, but so heartwarming when we see MMC take care of her.
The team's bond and family is a wonderful thing to see, they support one another and are there when you need them.
A fast and easy read. Watch out for the triggers in this one if you're triggered by infertility problems.
This is not a book for the clean audience.

I am a fan of Leah Brunner. This is a cute romcom. Believable characters with depth. Sweet storyline. Similar to other stories but feels fresh. Definitely recommend this closed door romance.

I read this in less than 24 hours and absolutely ate it up!!!! I love a hockey romance, I love the found family, and I loved the romance in this book. I’ve been waiting for this couple since I finished Betrothal or Breakaway and it was everything I hoped for!!! The perfect amount of pining, angst, but no spice. I absolutely love this closed door series and highly recommend!!