When sheβs fake dating the hockey star, but he was never faking itβ¦
From #1 New York Times bestselling author Lauren Blakely, comes the next standalone hockey romance in her brand new Hockey Ever After series, JUST PLAYING FOR KEEPS! This spicy, fake dating, grumpy/sunshine, only one bed in a room, opposites attract hockey romance releases June 3rd in all formats, and will be free to read in Kindle Unlimited. Check out the cover and blurb below and pre-order your copy today!
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About JUST PLAYING FOR KEEPS (Coming 6/3/2026):
Ever hear the story about the dating coach who got dumped on the hockey arenaβs jumbotron?
Everyone did. But IΒ livedΒ it. Including the moment when Lake Axelrod, the teamβs broody, tattooed right winger, swooped in on skates to rescue me from public humiliation.
Even more surprising? When the famously grumpy (and ridiculously sexy) hockey star insists on being my fake boyfriend for my sisterβs high-profile wedding.
Itβs the perfect plan. His family stops pressuring him to settle down, and Iβll get the ultimate revenge, since my ex is the best man. Bonus β I might even salvage my professional reputation.
We need rules though.
- To pull this off, everyone from his teammates to my boss has to believe weβre a real couple.
- That means swoony touches and knee-weakening kisses are required.
- When it ends, we walk away.
But the intensity in Lakeβs eyes after every post-game kiss makes me wonder if heβs pretending. With each whispered secret, the line between fake and real bends. Until it shatters one night in a hotel room.
Soon, he isnβt just playing the protective boyfriendβheβs the only one who truly sees me.
If Iβm not careful, Iβm going to break the most important rule of all:Β donβt fall for your fake date.
ABOUT LAUREN BLAKELY:
A #1 New York Times Bestselling, #1 Wall Street Journal Bestselling, and #1 Audible Bestselling author, Lauren Blakely is known for her contemporary romance style thatβs sexy, feel-good and witty. Her books have been featured in US Weekly and People. Lauren likes dogs, cake and show tunes and she is the vegetarian at your dinner party.Β
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