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Faking It with the Hockey Grump

An Enemies to Lovers Professional Sports Romance

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He ruined her brother’s career. Now he’s back—and one touch could ruin her too.

Fifteen years ago, one brutal hit on the ice ended Tessa James’s brother’s career—and shattered her world. The man behind it? Drew Maddox. Her brother’s hero turned enemy. The golden boy who broke everything, including her heart.

She swore she’d never forgive him. Never look at him again. Never feel anything but hate.

But when Drew storms back into Maple Hills—older, harder, and infuriatingly irresistible—Tessa’s carefully built walls start to crack. He’s leading the rink renovation she fought to save for her son… and every encounter feels like a collision course between fury and desire.

He’s trouble wrapped in muscle and guilt, with a voice that still makes her knees weak. She should hate him. She does hate him. Until he’s close enough to touch. Until his hands find her hips. Until one forbidden kiss reignites everything she swore she’d buried.

Now their small town is watching, old scars are bleeding, and the line between love and hate is melting faster than ice under fire.

Because when passion burns this hot… someone’s bound to get scorched.

©2026 Olivia Mcrae (P)2026 Olivia Mcrae Sports Heartfelt
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I got pulled into this one fast. The history between them gave the story real tension, and I liked that the romance had pain, anger, and attraction all tangled together from the start. Tessa’s guard felt believable, and Drew had that messy, hard-to-resist energy that keeps you listening. This was a solid small-town romance for me, with old wounds, strong chemistry, and just enough emotional heat to keep it moving.

I loved the second chance tone

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Faking It with the Hockey Grump is a fun, addictive enemies-to-lovers romance that perfectly balances tension, humor, and heart. The chemistry between the characters is sharp and engaging, making their banter and emotional moments equally enjoyable. It’s an entertaining listen that pulls you in quickly and keeps you hooked until the end.

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I got hooked pretty quickly with this one. The tension between the two main characters kept me listening longer than I planned. I liked how their dynamic slowly shifted without feeling rushed. It had just the right mix of drama and lighter moments, and I stayed interested the whole way through.

Fun, Tension-Filled Romance

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A great romance that has you drawn in right from the start. The story is built on old wounds and past conflict and will have you on your seat throughout, waiting to see what happens next. The story definitely shows how messy relationships and love can be and in a way this makes it feel relatable. A great listen that really brings the characters to life

Great romance

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The story shows that even the toughest, grumpiest people often have walls built from past hurts. Letting ur guard down and being honest about ur feelings can turn tension and conflict into trust, understanding, and even romance. It’s a reminder that whether in love, friendships, or family, opening up even when it feels scary can lead to meaningful and rewarding relationships.

Embrace vulnerability to deepen connections

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