67 pages 2 hours read

Emily Rath

Pucking Around

Fiction | Novel | Adult | Published in 2023

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Before You Read

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Super Short Summary

Pucking Around by Emily Rath is a sports romance novel following Rachel Price, who lands a fellowship as a medic for the Jacksonville Rays hockey team. She reunites with her "Mystery Boy" from a previous encounter, Jake Compton, and becomes romantically involved with him and his best friend Caleb Sanford. The trio then includes enigmatic goalie Ilmari Kinnunen, navigating a polyamorous relationship amidst professional challenges. The book discusses alcohol abuse, depression, anti-gay biases, and past attempted suicide.

Reviews & Readership

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Pucking Around by Emily Rath offers a compelling mix of romance and sports drama that has garnered diverse reviews. Positive feedback highlights the steamy chemistry between characters and the engaging hockey backdrop. Conversely, some readers criticize the pacing and character development. Overall, it is a well-received escapist read with minor critiques.

Who should read this

Who Should Read Pucking Around?

Fans of steamy contemporary romance with a sports twist will enjoy Pucking Around by Emily Rath. Similar to the energy and passion found in Elle Kennedy's The Deal and Mariana Zapata's The Wall of Winnipeg and Me, this novel offers an engaging blend of sizzling chemistry and emotional depth.

RecommendedReading Age

18+years

Book Details

Genre

Romance

Modern Classic Fiction

Topics

Sports

LGBTQ

Love / Sexuality

Themes

Relationships: Family

Self Discovery

Relationships: Teams