Flirtation or Faceoff

D.C. Eagles Hockey, Book 2

By: Leah Brunner

Narrated by: Alex Picard, Neill Thorne

After getting my heart broken, I’ve sworn off athletes forever. Then my best friend has to go and marry an NHL player, and his teammate, Colby Knight, won’t leave me alone.

Colby is a master at scoring (on and off the ice), and he’s not used to being told no. So he takes my disinterest as an invitation to pursue me even harder. I ignore him…until I realize I can use his expertise to help me get my crush’s attention.

But now that he’s my dating coach, and we’re spending so much time together, I’m growing more and more distracted. I mean, those dimples? Very enticing.

Just when I think he might be more than just a playboy hockey player, a blast from the past comes back and reminds me why I swore off athletes in the first place. Can I trust Colby, or is he just another jerk who will break my heart?

Trigger warnings: cheating exes; mild language

©2023 Leah Brunner (P)2023 Dreamscape Media

I Love This Story & I Love This Series!

I have been going back and listening to all of the DC Eagles Hockey books in preparation for the upcoming release of the last book in the series. This particular story was the first one that I had read by this author. I love that feeling when you realize that you have found an author whose writing style and stories make you happy and make you feel connected to the characters.

I loved that Colby fell first. He realized upon meeting Noel that she was someone he wanted to get to know and that his previous playboy ways were over. I loved his devotion to her.

Noel struggled with trusting her heart to any man again, but especially a professional athlete. She had a lot of growing to do in this story and I appreciated the way these two handled things when that trust was put to the test.

This book was swoony, fun, and full of heart from beginning to end. I absolutely loved it. The dual audio book narration was wonderful and made for a great listening experience.

The DC Eagles Hockey series is one of my very favorites! Great characters, great stories, great romance, and wonderful found family within the team and their significant others.

Power play still continues!

Just keeps getting better as the series goes on. Love the characters almost as much as the first book. I look forward to learning about all the hockey players romance challenges and their counterparts. Thanks for the story!

Fun fall romcom

I really enjoy this author’s books and this one is no exception. It has cozy fall vibes, bookish heroine, puppy like hockey player, and some romantic moments and you get the perfect combo to start your fall reads.

So well done

in Flirtation or Faceoff, readers are in for a rollercoaster of emotions in a world where love and sports collide. The protagonist, scarred by a past heartbreak involving an athlete, finds herself reluctantly entangled with the charismatic Colby Knight, an NHL player. The narrative unfolds as Colby's relentless pursuit of the heroine transforms him from a typical playboy athlete into an endearing character.

The book skillfully combines the thrill of professional sports with the complexities of personal relationships. Colby's irresistible charm and determination make for an entertaining read, and his evolution throughout the story keeps readers engaged. The writing vividly captures the tension between the heroine's guarded heart and the undeniable chemistry between the two.

As Colby becomes her dating coach, the story explores themes of trust and vulnerability. It delves into whether Colby is a genuine romantic interest or just another heartbreaker. Unexpected twists and a blast from the past add layers of suspense and depth to this captivating romance novel.

Flirtation or Faceoff is a delightful page-turner that showcases the power of love to heal even the most wounded hearts. With its well-drawn characters and engaging plot, it's a must-read for fans of sports-themed romance and those who believe in second chances."

Cute but average

It’s a cute wholesome fade to black hockey romance, but kind of average IMO. Tbh I expected this to be more spicy but it’s okay as is.