Thank you to Marion and NetGalley for the chance to read this book.

I will admit, I don’t often read friend to lovers as I feel they can be a bit too much. Saying that, this was the perfect book for me read as a palette cleanser.

The one thing I liked before reading is that Marion included a reader expectations list. I haven’t seen this before and I’m so happy it gave me an insight of how the book will go. The dual POV was 🤌🏻. The fact we got to see into Marissa’s and Aaron’s thoughts was incredible as we got to experience their internal struggles regarding their feelings and reactions to each other.

I will definitely be carrying on with the series and Marion is an author I will be adding to my list!

I do wish some chapters were longer which is why I am giving this 4 stars, but other than that it was perfect.

I want to thank you for giving me the opportunity to read and review this book.

However, I regret to inform you that I was unable to finish reading the book. This is not a reflection of the quality of the book, but a matter of personal taste. Even though this book had everything I like to read, I wasn't able to immerse myself in the story. I firmly believe that every book has its reader and I am sure that this book will be an amazing thing for others reader's.

While I think this was a cute book and a good palate cleanser there was a few things I wasn't the biggest fan of..

I was happy with the friends to lovers trope, I just wasn't a fan when they finally (took a long time) got together they kept it secret.

I LOVE me some Ice Hockey books. I just found the hockey part was missed and jumped over to quickly.

The other thing was I found somethings to be very cliché.

But... that aside, It doesn't mean it's a bad book and I will be checking out the next door in the series.


This story followers two childhood friends Aaron and Marissa.
They have been in love since forever but he ( doesn't want to speak up as her dad is his coach and also helped him while growing up).
And her ( Asked him out ages ago and just thinks he likes her as a friend).

Hockey Romance
Coach’s daughter
Roommates
Friends to lovers
Found Family

This romance was the first book that I have read by this author and it was a very good read.. I love the friends to lovers trope and this book was written so well, the closed door aspect of this book was perfect, the tension from the feelings between the main characters who had been friends for years was so good and added an extra dimension to this book..This book was a fun read.

3.5 🌟, thank you netgalley for letting me read this.

Aaron and Marissa are absolutely adorable together, going from friends then into a relationship but choosing to hide it. I am looking forward to reading more from this author in the future.

🏒 Okay, this time I’m serious okay? THIS ONE IS MY FAVORITE. I genuinely think a little birdy whispered all my secrets and memories with my best friend to Miss Marion over here

Literally the whole time I’m reading I was like ‘OMG’ ‘OMG US’ ‘THATS SO US’. I genuinely enjoyed it. I think this is the fastest time I read one of her books. It was everything I needed and everything I wanted. It gave me a lot of insight as well

The dedication - literally saw it and I immediately thought to myself that I know this book is going to be a 5 star read and boy was it a 7 star read🥹

I love how the One More Chapter series ended but we still get to see our favorite characters in this book. It’s like one big community coming together in one book and I loved it. You might feel like there’s a lot of characters but I promise it was so easy to read; not confusing at all!

The things that were so relatable to me in this book with my person were the following:
- M&Ms are our thing too
- He loves reading too. He can read anything but I know he prefers psychological thrillers above all else
- We also went on terrifying rides in Disneyland (I thought I was gonna die)
- There were so mentions of cinnamon rolls and his favorite dessert are them rolls🥺
- We were in university together (we weren’t as close but still counts for something)
- He’s so genuinely kind and caring and prioritized her at every turn and I love that I got to see that
- They were roommates and when we traveled with/to each other, we had the absolute pleasure of living together so everything they shared felt so relatable to me

I also like how she mentioned Toronto’s hockey team 😂 I might be biased with everything but I really do think like this book was about me idk

Also, can we talk about the cover? Honestly I think you upped your game with this one. It’s the prettiest one so far! I love that we see actual features now. Great job on that one❤️

Absolutely loved! Of course it’s a 5 star read😝

Can I first start off by saying the first page in this book was a reader expectations page and it was perfect. Stated exactly how spicy, how stressful the book would be and what tropes to expect ect. It was absolutely perfect I wish all books had something similar!
The stress level in this book was minimal and honestly I loved it, it was closed door spice and a beautiful friends to lovers story!
Hockey romances are my absolute fave and this didn’t disappoint at all. The storyline was easy to follow and just a really nice story nothing unexpected happens and it has a happily ever after.
Overall it is a lovely palet cleanser book or just a nice break from the complicated love stories that I’ve been reading.
🌟🌟🌟🌟

Release Date - 1st April 2025

Stick to Me follows best friends since the sixth grade, Marissa Martin and Aaron Mills are currently living togethr roommates. Aaron is a hockey player for the New York Raptors and Marissa is part ower of a coffee shop. Both Marissa and Aaron have had feelings for each other and they both keep it to themselves because they don't want to ruin their friendship. But lately they can't seem to keep their true feeling under wraps. Stick to Me is a cute , clean, and funny novel that any reader would love. I would like to thank both NetGalley for letting me read a copy of this book.

Thank you NetGalley for this ARC! I have to start by saying I don’t think I’m the most ideal reader for this book. This is a clean, closed door romance, which is great if that’s your style! I thought I’d give it a shot anyway because I love a hockey romance.

Friends to lovers is one of my favorite tropes (and they were *roommates*) so I was sold just on that. Bonus points for her being his coach’s daughter. I found Marissa and Aaron’s relationship to be very natural and so easy to root for.

I struggled at the beginning keeping up with all of the character’s names being thrown around. That might be because this is the first book I’ve read by Marion De Ré. Although this is the first book of the New York Raptors, there are characters returning from a previous series. Regardless, it can be enjoyed as a standalone!

A good friends to lovers, coach’s daughter, closed door romance with a relatable FMC, lots of tension between the love interests without the angst and a good mix of hockey and romance. Miscommunication and fear keep Marissa and Aaron firmly in the best friends category for ten years but this hilarious dual POV has them finally giving in to their undeniable chemistry and provides a satisfying HEA.

3.75⭐

A Heartwarming Hockey Romance with All the Feels!

This book was an absolute delight! Marion De Ré seamlessly expands the universe she’s built, drawing us right back into a world filled with deep friendships, simmering tension, and swoon-worthy romance.

At the heart of the story are Marissa and Aaron—two characters whose bond is both heartwarming and electric. As the coach’s daughter, Marissa is strictly off-limits, but that hasn’t stopped Aaron from harboring feelings for her for years. To make things even more complicated, Marissa and her father are the only real family Aaron has ever known. The stakes are high, the tension is palpable, and the slow burn is oh-so-satisfying. Best of all? Their feelings are mutual, making every stolen glance and charged moment even more fun to read.

Cue the applause for no third-act breakup! Seriously, that alone earned this book an extra star from me. Instead of unnecessary drama, we get to enjoy Aaron and Marissa’s sweet, playful, and utterly magical romance when they finally get together.

While I adored the love story, I will say that some moments felt a bit juvenile, especially given that the main characters are in their late 20s. I think I would’ve connected even more if I had read this as an early 20-something. That said, it didn’t take away from my overall enjoyment.

And let’s talk about Beth and James! They were such great side characters, and I cannot wait to see how their story unfolds. If you love a hockey romance with a well-earned happily ever after, this book is definitely one to add to your TBR!

All the tropes of a sweet hockey romance. Marissa who has always stayed clear of the hockey team romances because her dad is the coach. Aaron secretly pining after her, Friends to lovers. I really enjoyed this book I couldn’t put it down. Marion knows how to write a book to keep you reading. I can’t wait for the rest of the series and to read more about the raptors. This book is well paced and not rushed a great sports romance.

Stick To Me is a sweet and cozy romance featuring the main female character, Marissa, and her best friend and ice hockey star, Aaron. Throughout this short novel, we follow these best friends as they both try to fight their growing romantic feelings for each other. Determined not to ruin their friendship or lose the only family Aaron has ever known, much of the book focuses on the characters going back and forth privately, convincing themselves that a relationship between them wouldn’t work. I found this part of the plot to be repetitive and, honestly, a bit boring after a while. However, I do appreciate that this struggle is often a key element in books with the "friends to lovers" trope.

In terms of writing style, I was somewhat disappointed. The author's style seemed to lack depth and was more suited to a younger audience. This book is closed-door, low-stress, and only features mild cursing, making it suitable for a young adult audience. I also felt the pacing was quite fast, with many short scenes. As a reader, I prefer longer, more descriptive scenes that allow for deeper character development. Unfortunately, this book lacked that, opting instead for a series of smaller, scattered scenes.

Regarding the main characters, Marissa and Aaron, the author did a great job creating likeable characters. Aaron was perfect—kind, caring, passionate, and treated Marissa incredibly well. Marissa was also really relatable, with insecurities that many women can identify with, and she was at her best when she was around Aaron. The book also features several supporting characters, such as Marissa’s best friends and Aaron’s teammates. I believe there are more books in this series that explore these characters’ personal stories.

Readers who enjoy the "friends to lovers," "coach’s daughter," and "roommates" tropes will likely enjoy this book. I would recommend it to a young adult audience looking for a cute, cozy, and sweet romance between two best friends.

Thank you to Netgallery and the author for gifting me a copy of this book. My review will be posted on my Goodreads and Instagram account. You can find me here @brydzandherbooks.

It's absolutely one of the cutest reads. Friends to lover troupe. Aaron plays for the Raptors, his best friend (which is a girl), and her dad owns the team. They have been in love with each other since high school... can they make a goal at true love?

Got free from netgalley.

Thank you Netgalley, Marion De Ré and Victory Editing for the ARC!

This book was such a cute one! The right amount of hockey and romance for me to enjoy it. Aaron and Marissa are childhood friends and secretly in love with each other but too chicken to tell the other. Marissa’s father is the hockey coach who took Aaron under his wing and became his mentor. The friends to lovers is a slow and natural transition with lots of banter and remarks from both of their friends. The whole miscommunication was a bit annoying, but that is to be expected considering the reader knows both sides while the characters don't. The main female character owned a coffee shop and was best friends with bookstore owners, which sounds like the perfect life! Her best friend Aaron is a golden retriever even before they get together and that is so adorable! Everyone should have a friend like that that they can count on “to hide a body in the middle of the night” - yes, she did describe him like that in the book! I cannot wait to read more of the New York Raptors and look forward to the other characters who I already fell in love with in this romance story. Recommending this one to anyone that loves a good closed door friends to lovers sports romance.

Goodreads Review posted April 1 2025
Instagram Review will be posted in Calendar Week 14

🖤Hockey Romance
🖤Friends to Lovers
🖤Roommates
🖤Coach’s Daughter
🖤Closed Door

This is my first book that I read by Marion De Re and I am so glad to have come across this story. This story is so sweet, fun and full of swoon worthy moments.

Marissa and Aaron have been best friends for 15+ years and have been in love with each other ever since but they are scared to tell each other and ruin their friendship. They try to deny their feelings but even their friends know they are a slow-burn, friends to lovers trope.

It's a cute story. A sweet lil closed door hockey romance book and perfect for my daughter to read since she now knows I am obsessed with Hockey romance books.

Thank you to the Author Marion De Ré, Netgalley, Victory Editing NetGalley Co-op and @marionderewrites for the ARC.


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Unfortunately, I had to DNF this book at 44%.

This book would be good for someone who likes friends to lovers and the miscommunication trope. It was full of it and I personally do not like to read both of these tropes and I didn't enjoy it. I gave it a go but couldn't continue.

I would still like to thank netgalley and the author for allowing to me read this story for free.

3.5 ⭐️ thank you so much to NetGalley and the publisher for this advanced readers copy. This was such a cute and wholesome hockey romance. I love the friends to lovers trope, and watching their relationship as friends then grow to be a couple, was really cute.

I didn’t know this was a closed door romance until I started reading it. That isn’t my usual favorite trope, but I still think if you are someone who likes a clean romance, this is a great sports romance for you!

Stick To Me was such a fun and cute read. This was my first read by Marion De Re' and I'm officially a fan. All my favorite tropes, and an authentically real, sweet, and absolutely perfect for each other couple made this a must read.

The coaches daughter is always fun to see play out for the love interest, but Aaron being like a son to his coach, and Marissa'a best friend since childhood makes their friends to lovers story all the more entertaining. Their banter had me laughing out loud so many times.

If you're looking for all the swooning and an adorable couple that you will absolutely love getting to know I highly recommend Stick To Me. I'm already looking forward to getting to know more of the New York Raptors!

Thank you to NetGally and Marion De Re' for the ARC opportunity.

Very sweet closed-door hockey romance. I love when books laugh at the romance tropes they are falling into; it just makes it so much more fun!