The Girlfriend Zone

Love and Hockey, Book 4

De: Lauren Blakely

Narrado por: Samantha Brentmoor, Jason Clarke

Performed in duet by Samantha Brentmoor and Jason Clarke!

In my defense, I had no idea the tattooed, glasses-wearing, soulful hottie I spent one perfect day—and one unforgettable night—with was a hockey star on my father’s team.

And Miles didn’t know I was the coach’s daughter.

That’s the point of a “no-work-talk” date.

But now? He's as forbidden to me as I am to him.

When I land a new gig as the team photographer, we vow to keep it professional. We mostly succeed…except for that time after a game when he couldn’t keep his talented hands off me. But I swear, it won’t happen again.

Too much is at stake—I can’t risk my heart or my father’s team.

But when I end up living at Miles’s place to care for his pack of rescue pups, the lines blur fast.

Late nights turn into stolen moments and I discover there’s more to him than I ever imagined—a man who’s genuine, thoughtful, and irresistibly real.

He looks at me like he can’t believe his luck. Touches me like he never wants to let go. And listens to my hopes and fears.

My heart’s getting dangerously attached. But if I follow it… am I putting everyone’s dreams on the line?

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

All about timing

He is so respectful to her and respects his boundaries unlike others before him. They are the cutest together and the love that they have for one another is perfection!

OMG! 😍😍😍

Lauren knocked this one into the goal! I just swooned over Miles the entire time! What a dream! The story, the passion, the slow burn. I could not turn this off.

Samantha Brentmoor and Jason Clarke are fabulous!

When Miles sees Leighton in his grandmother’s diner, he’s instantly smitten. He asks her out on a date, and it was a fun adventure while getting to know each other. The only rule is not to talk about their jobs. Leighton doesn’t know that Miles is a professional hockey player, and Miles doesn’t know that his coach is Leighton’s father.

When Leighton gets a job as the hockey team’s photographer, she and Miles agree to steer clear from each other and be professional colleagues. Miles’ career is very important to him, and he doesn’t want to upset the coach. Leighton doesn’t want to mess things up for Miles, and her father has warned her not to date hockey players. They are consummate workplace colleagues, and don’t let on they’ve already met. To help Miles out of a jam, Leighton accepts the offer to dog sit at his house while he’s traveling for away games. Their attraction gets the better of them, and they can’t help giving in. Oh, and the heat is no joke with these two! Thank you, Lauren Blakely!!

I’m so in love with Miles. He emerges as the ultimate swoon-worthy hero. His interactions with Leighton are filled with a potent mix of raw desire and genuine care. I love Leighton’s independence and desire to show that she can take care of herself. Miles respects this, while also finding irresistible ways to spoil and cherish her, creating a dynamic that’s both sexy and emotionally fulfilling. I don’t want to give too much away, but both have some baggage they struggle with, and I really enjoyed how they helped each other through the tough times. This is a very beautiful story of found love when you least expect it. For readers who enjoy their romance with a generous helping of steam, The Girlfriend Zone delivers in spades. It’s a tantalizingly sexy read that will leave you hot, bothered, and utterly captivated by Miles and Leighton’s scorching love story.

I also adored the female bonding and support in this series. They’re there for one another no matter what. Lots of girl power! Jason Clarke and Samantha Brentmoor did a fabulous job narrating! The audio just makes the reading experience that much richer.

Exceptional Narration!!

The narration was expertly delivered by Jason Clarke and Samantha Brentmoor, who consistently impress. Both are exceptional narrators, skillfully bringing the story and its characters to life.

Lauren Blakley is swiftly becoming one of my favorite authors. She consistently delivers exceptional content. *The Girlfriend Zone* is the fourth installment in the Love and Hockey series. While these books can be enjoyed individually, they are all interconnected. From the very first few pages, she infused plenty of spice, which initially made me wonder if there would be a substantial story. However, I should have known better; she crafted a fantastic narrative. I always appreciate a compelling story that features some sort of health representation. This story includes an age gap, the coach's daughter, a hockey star, and a forbidden romance as they work together... Yes, please!

Love it

I have felt with hearing loss since I was a child. Learned to read lips and have been pegged as crazy .. stupid or weird since if I was in a big group of people I would miss a good portion of the conversation. I wasn’t able to get hearing aids till I was in my 30s but they still weren’t the best for hearing in loud environments or people who spoke softly. This is the first time I’ve listened to a book that not only explains the problems of being “just a little bit hard of hearing “ but also my love of hockey and the players.