Stick with Me

A Friends to Lovers, Fake Dating Romance (Saints Hockey, Book 1)

De: Nikki Callan

Narrado por: June deBorahae, Lee Samuels

A friends-to-lovers, fake-dating, hockey romance where he falls first and harder.

Hannah Clarke’s world crumbles when her fiancé announces their breakup in a headline declaring himself Hockey’s Most Eligible Bachelor. Now, she’s picking up the pieces with three simple rules: no distractions, no love, and absolutely no hockey players.

But a kiss at All-Star Weekend changes everything.

Not just any kiss. One with Ryan Logan, her best friend and her ex’s rival.

It wasn’t supposed to happen, let alone mean anything. But it does. And when Hannah needs a fake boyfriend to prove she’s moved on, Ryan steps in without hesitation. Even if it means breaking all her rules, she can’t help but take a chance.

What starts as a harmless ruse quickly feels all too real. Every touch lingers, every glance says what words can’t, and every practice date leaves her wanting more.

Falling wasn’t part of the plan. But Ryan is determined to prove he’s worth the leap. And Hannah is starting to wonder if the love she’s been running from has been right in front of her all along.

Stick With Me is a spicy and swoony slow-burn, friends-to-lovers hockey romance with fake dating and a guaranteed HEA. It’s the first book in the Saints Hockey series and can be listened to as a standalone.

Tropes:

• Friends to lovers
• It's always been you
• Fake dating
• Golden retriever hero
• He falls first
• Pining and jealousy
• Forced proximity
• No 3rd act breakup

©2025 Nikki Callan (P)2025 Nikki Callan

Hannah and Ryan

Welcome to the Chicago Saints Hockey world. Stick With Me is a beautiful best friends to lovers, second chance romance between Hannah and Ryan. Hannah learns that her fiancé, Jace, is now her ex from a social media post. He wants a “break”. Hannah decides to move back to Chicago, where she went to college. Her best friend Ryan plays hockey there and he offers her a place to stay. What happens once they are living together? Can they become more than friends? Sit back, relax and listen to this fabulous story about friendship and love. The dual narration by June deBorahae and Lee Samuels was absolutely phenomenal. June deBorahae was spectacular as sweet, kind, beautiful, intelligent, animal loving Hannah. I could feel all of her hurt, pain, uncertainty, hesitation, happiness, enthusiasm, sass, passion and love in her voice. Lee Samuels was divine as charming, besotted Ryan. His sexy, sultry tone was swoon worthy. It was truly beautiful how he saw her and showed his love for her. I highly recommend listening to this amazing audiobook. Thanks to the author and House of Hearts Lit for this audiobook. AUDIOBOOK REVIEW: Story 5 stars Narration 5 stars

secretly pining for his best friend

Ryan was an incredibly sweet MMC. He has been pining for his best friend ever since he hesitated to shoot his shot 6 years earlier. She's now his new roommate after her breakup and he's proving to be the better man.

Dual narration by Lee Samuels and June DeBorahae. Lee was great as Ryan. June is a new to me narrator and was fantastic. I hope to listen to more from her.

Great friends to lovers book

Hockey romance
Friends to lovers
Fake dating
He falls first
Forced proximity
Dual POV - 1st person

Dual Narration - June deBorahae & Lee Samuels
Great narrators for this book. They were both great to listen to.

Ryan is a hot hockey player that had been pining for his best friend since college. Loosing his chance in college and getting friendzoned he is not about to let his second chance slip away as easily.

Hannah is hurt and heartbroken when her fiance breaks up with her in a monumental way. She agrees to live with her best friend Ryan while she figures her life out. She never thought he had the same feelings for her that she has buried deep down.

These two are so stinking cute together. Ryan is sweet and supportive which is exactly what Hannah needs. A great sweet, spicy, and fun hockey romance.

A MMC to love

I haven’t read a hockey romance in so long. This was so good. Ryan was perfection. Such a wonderful MMC, so easy to love. Hannah is finding herself again, and Ryan is there to lift her up. They were easy friends and easy lovers. There was an easy flow and development. Certainly ready for the next Saints hockey star to find love.

Friends to lovers hockey romance

Stick with Me delivers a sweet mix of friendship, rivalry, and second chances. Hannah’s life implodes in the most public way possible, and the only person who shows up for her is Ryan, her best friend and her ex’s on‑ice enemy. Their fake‑dating setup feels believable, mostly because both of them are already halfway in without realizing it.

I enjoyed watching Hannah rebuild her confidence, and Ryan’s quieter insecurities made him feel more realistic. They fit well together, and their chemistry grows in a way that feels natural.

June deBorahae and Lee Samuels bring the story to life with warm, engaging dual narration that suits both characters.

Thanks to Nikki Callan and House of Hearts for providing the gifted audiobook copy. My review reflects my honest thoughts.

Thanks to Nikki Callan and @houseofheartslit for providing the gifted audiobook copy. My review reflects my honest thoughts.