The Boyfriend Goal

Love and Hockey, Book 1

By: Lauren Blakely

Narrated by: Erin Mallon, Connor Crais

Performed with duet narration by Connor Crais and Erin Mallon!

A forbidden romance with my brother’s hockey teammate wasn’t on my to-do list when I moved across the country…

Neither was getting locked out of a friend’s place wearing next to nothing.

Or spending the night with the sexy stranger who rescues me.

But I’m trying to get out of my comfort zone so getting out of the rest of my clothes with him seems like a good way to start.

In the morning, I learn the filthy-mouthed man with the talented hands is not only the hotshot new hockey player on my brother’s team: he’s also–wait for it–my brand new roommate.

I’m a good student turned good librarian. A rule-follower. I’m not the kind of girl who does complicated flings. So we agree to another rule: friends-only.

It’s not easy though. Wes is bossy, flirty and generous.

He gives me rides to work.

Pitches in at my library’s fundraiser.

Takes care of me when I get hurt.

And looks at me like I’m the only one.

Soon, I’m falling hard for my brother’s teammate.

Especially when Wes comes to my door and tells me exactly how he’d like to break our rules.

Every single one.

©2024 Lauren Blakely Books (P)2024 Lauren Blakely Books

Sweet and Spicy

I really enjoyed this one. It was sweet and fun. The spice was great, the characters were relatable, the story was fun and not over dramatic with the 3rd act break up. It was more subtle and I found that refreshing. As always the narrators were amazing! I love both Erin and Connor

Super hot

I love the duet/dual narration!! This is a super steamy romance story! The bonus scene is available in audio which is the icing on the cake!

Love

I love Lauren Blakely’s writings! Her love stories are so sweet and intriguing. It’s easy to take on the feelings of the characters

4⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️🎧

Josie isn't one for a one-night stand but is trying to put herself out there. She has a list and is determined to do it. So, she jumps in her feet first. This is how she meets Wes.

Josie finds herself in need and asks her brother for help. Her apartment fell through, and she needs a place to stay. Of course, her brother wants to help but he has just had twins so he asks his teammates for help.

Enter Wes he is loyal to a fault and says he has a room for his teammate's sister. Only they are both surprised when they meet face-to-face again.

The chemistry between Josie and Wes is tangible and playful it's a fantastic story of falling in love with your friend. Of course, they both know it can't be more than friendship because of her brother but emotions don't care.

Can Wes have his girl and not rock the boat with his teammate?

I completely enjoyed the narration Erin is always lovely and makes listening effortless she becomes the character and I love how easy it is to listen. Connor give Wes depth and emotion I wasn't expecting and I loved it.

Loved it!

Josie and Wesley’s romance is a sweet with plenty of heat! I loved every moment of watching these two fall in love from their flirty banter to the friendship they developed all throughout the story. Their romance left me smile and my heart happy. This was the perfect flirty romcom.

Erin Mallon and Connor Crais were a perfect duo in bringing Josie and Wesley to life. Erin’s voice fit Josie’s quirky, sunny personality and Connor did great at showcasing Wesley’s cinnamon roll personality. Together they did amazing at delivering the banter between both characters.

Positive thoughts and energy about life and learning disabilities.

This is book is cleverly written to encourage positive thinking about people that have learning disabilities and understanding the learning disabilities themselves. Finding positive instead of focusing on the negatives. Great love story.

Yes!

This was everything I wanted it to be. So cute and witty. The narrators nailed it. I’m convinced Connor could read a dictionary and it would be 5 stars.

One of the best Blakely books ever

I loved this story! Wesley and Josie were perfect together. It was all at once a funny, at times emotional, spicy and sweet listen. I’m not sure I’ll ever get over chapter 30! Connor Crais needs to come with a warning label! Great book, as expected from Lauren, and a definite recommendation.

Loved!

Good story. Good spice. FANTASTIC narration. Conner Crais voice is so dreamy and sexy. I thoroughly enjoyed this listen! 10/10 would recommend

I'm here for LBs Hockey Era

The Boyfriend Goal

I am here for Lauren Blakely in her hockey era! Her books are normally the perfect mix of RomCom and Spicy, but add hockey into it??? SOLD! I really related to the character of Josie and her personal goal to move out of her comfort zone. I kind of loved that she was a book loving librarian as well. Totally opposite from Wes, the new guy in town and plays on the same NHL team as Josies brother. Their meet cute was so…well just cute. From the moment they met, they had undeniable chemistry. When they found out about the brother of it all, they decide to just be friends, but when does that ever work out? Especially when there is already a spark. He very clearly fell first, and he fell HARD. I loved that he wanted to tell the world and tell her brother, but she was the one who kept insisting they are just friends. While Josie and her bucket list and coming out of her shell becomes the main focus of the book, that does not mean Wes is without his own issues. He is managed by his father that keeps him on an extremely strict diet and exercise plan to keep him in top playing shape. To the point where he feels guilty by eating off his plan, it did not seem healthy even for someone like him. He also admits to having dyslexia a reading disorder, and I commend Lauren for being very careful with how she said and portrayed this in him. I did feel that some things felt very last minute added or rushed. I wanted a little more argument with the brother and push back from the dad.

This story was narrated in duet style by Connor Crais and Erin Mallon. I thought they both did very well not only playing off each other but really bring the important vulnerable parts of the characters to life.