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Just Playing for Keeps

Hockey Ever After, Book 2

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Just Playing for Keeps

By: Lauren Blakely
Narrated by: Erin Mallon, Jason Clarke, Savannah Thomas, Ryan West
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A grumpy/sunshine fake dating hockey romance from #1 NYT Bestseller Lauren Blakely performed in duet by Erin Mallon and Jason Clarke, and with a full cast including Ryan West and Savannah Thomas!

Ever hear the story about the dating coach who got dumped on the hockey arena’s jumbotron?

Everyone did. But I lived it. Including the moment when the team’s broody, tattooed winger Lake Axelrod 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 sister’s high-profile wedding.

It’s the perfect sweet revenge plan since my ex is the best man. Bonus–I might even salvage my professional reputation.

We need rules though.

1. To pull this off, everyone from his teammates to my boss has to believe we’re a real couple.

2. That means swoony touches and knee-weakening kisses are required.

3. When it ends, we walk away.

But the intensity in Lake’s eyes after every post-game kiss makes me wonder if he’s pretending. With each whispered secret, the line between fake and real bends. Until it shatters one night in a hotel room.

Soon, he isn’t just playing the protective boyfriend—he’s the only one who truly sees me.

If I’m not careful, I’m going to break the most important rule of all: don’t fall for your fake date.

This is Lake and Remy's romance. Tropes include: grumpy/sunshine hockey romance, fake dating, workplace romance, best friend's brother, obsessed hero

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Lake was such a complicated swoony H, grumpy but loyal to a fault to both his teammates and his family. Remy quickly uncomplicated him, made him laugh, made him share more of himself by only being her authentic self. Love was a no go for both but when you’re destined for each other and everyone can see it, it’s hard not to fall in love, even with all the life complications.
The brilliant Erin Mallon as Remy brought the sunshine to this audio whilst Jason Clarke as Lake with his rugged voice was the perfect choice.

Lake & Remy

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