The Boyfriend Goal

Love and Hockey, Book 1

De: Lauren Blakely

Narrado por: Erin Mallon, Connor Crais

Performed with duet narration by Connor Crais and Erin Mallon!

A forbidden romance with my brother’s hockey teammate wasn’t on my to-do list when I moved across the country…

Neither was getting locked out of a friend’s place wearing next to nothing.

Or spending the night with the sexy stranger who rescues me.

But I’m trying to get out of my comfort zone so getting out of the rest of my clothes with him seems like a good way to start.

In the morning, I learn the filthy-mouthed man with the talented hands is not only the hotshot new hockey player on my brother’s team: he’s also–wait for it–my brand new roommate.

I’m a good student turned good librarian. A rule-follower. I’m not the kind of girl who does complicated flings. So we agree to another rule: friends-only.

It’s not easy though. Wes is bossy, flirty and generous.

He gives me rides to work.

Pitches in at my library’s fundraiser.

Takes care of me when I get hurt.

And looks at me like I’m the only one.

Soon, I’m falling hard for my brother’s teammate.

Especially when Wes comes to my door and tells me exactly how he’d like to break our rules.

Every single one.

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

Westley & Josie....delicious!

Lauren Blakely's newest Hockey Romance, The Boyfriend Goal is sooo good, I loved it!! Wesley and Josie are fun with s*xy and steamy banter. Wesley is such a dirty talker and a member of the Sea Dogs Hockey team. I think Wesley ranks in Lauren's top 3 of dirtiest talkers. Josie moves to town for a temporary job with the intention of completing a "List" of things to do from her Aunt Greita. Through a string of events Josie needs a place to stay and her brother (member of Sea Dogs) being the helpful brother that he is found a teammate to help Josie out. Here is where the good stuff begins between Josie and Wesley. The Boyfriend Goal has ALL the feels. Will Wesley and Josie find the balance they both want and/or need between both of their work and personal lives? I love Lauren's writing style, always have, because her characters are so real, lovable, a bit stubborn at times, and just downright fun! Lauren is so very talented when it comes to writing steamy between-the-sheets scenes and wow does she bring the steam in The Boyfriend Goal! Erin Mallon and Connor Crais bring Josie and Wesley to life in your ears. Both narrators are so talented when portraying characters they bring all the feels especially those between-the-sheets scenes, 5 jalapenos steamy.

Cute

The lovely @laurenblakelybooks sent me the second book in this series to review as an ARC, so naturally I had to read the first one, The Boyfriend Goal, first. I really enjoyed this story. We know I LOVE a good hockey romance. I will say that this story hardly has any time where the player is actually on the ice. So if that’s something you want, you’ll be disappointed. I didn’t feel like it was missing from the story, I just would have liked to see more of it. But, I appreciated how the characters had to come to terms with themselves and what they wanted out of life. It didn’t feel quite as stereotypical as some other sports romances that I have read. Though the plotline may have been a little bit predictable in the sense of

*SPOILER*
ONS, meeting again, avoid romance, inevitably have romance, inevitably break up, inevitably reunite.
*END SPOILER*

That being said, I thought it was sweet. They were thoughtful. The FMC represented the craziness of assumptions and thoughts that I find myself having. I did think the very ending was a tad bit rushed. Otherwise, ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️! I look forward to the next one 😊

Honesty is key

I love Lauren. She tells such great stories. The thing that stood out the most with this story was the characters commitment to honesty. I also liked how the bother didn’t flip out when Wesley told him he was into his sister. It was nice that they had a civil conversation instead of the usual ‘l’m not talking to you” bit. I rooted for these characters all the way and I was so glad when things finally went in their favor. They were so patient. And the sex scenes were hot, hot, hot. And Connor’s voice is icing on the cake for me in those scenes!

Solid hockey / brother’s teammate / roommates romance!

The narrators were AMAZING! Truly outstanding and brought the story to life! I loved the forbidden romance aspects, the one-night-stand set up, and the characters growth individually and as a couple!

4.5☆

I just adored Josie and Wes's story! They have oodles of chemistry hence their meet cute turned one night stand with a stranger. I not always a fan of brother's teammate, but I think this one was done well and I enjoyed that element. Both Josie and Wes have really good personal stories going on as well. I felt like I really knew them a lot and it just made me root for them more as a couple. They are sexy, sweet and entertaining and I thoroughly enjoyed the entire read. The narration was fantastic and it is done in duet style, making it even better. Great read!

No bonus

Likened the story and characters well written but could access the bonus said it didn’t exist. Why not put it with the book!!!!!

5 STARS! Witty, steamy forbidden hockey romance!

Lauren Blakely’s The Boyfriend Goal is a light-hearted and fun roommates-to-lovers hockey romance that perfectly balances forbidden desire with heartfelt emotion. The story kicks off with a sizzling one-night stand between Wes, a professional hockey player, and Josie, a charming librarian who just so happens to be his teammate's little sister. I listened to the audiobook, narrated in duet by Connor Crais and Erin Mallon. Both of them delivered fantastic performances, full of natural, authentic chemistry that translated perfectly to the characters.

Despite knowing he shouldn’t, Wes can't stop thinking about Josie, and when she winds up moving in with him as a favor to her brother, their forced proximity intensifies their undeniable connection. Blakely's natural storytelling shines as she weaves together electric chemistry, witty banter, and a steamy romance that deepens through their sweet love letters and genuine connection. A captivating blend of passion, humor and emotion, The Boyfriend Goal is a not-to-be-missed must-read for hockey romance fans. Five smooches from me for The Boyfriend Goal by Lauren Blakely!
~Danielle Palumbo, Red Cheeks Reads

Loved everything about these two!

Josie & Wes were everything! I absolutely loved this audiobook. They really brought the story to life. I definitely had many laugh out loud moments. The chemistry these two had was so good. I loved the fact she was a librarian. The list she had to complete and all the moments she shared with Wes really cute and definitely had me swooning. I really felt for Wes when it came to his dad. He was so hard on him and I really do believe he almost made him not like hockey because he was so in his head. I was glad Josie brother was able to help him get out of his funk. Who knew a one night stand could turn to roommates to lovers. I really had a ton of fun with this one!

Lipstick for the win💄💋🔥

Book nerd + hockey stud = forever

Imagine moving to a new city, getting locked out of your temporary apartment, only wearing a T-shirt and slippers, and meeting the most adorable candidate for a one night stand all within an afternoon?!! This delightful scene is brought to you by the newest MF romance by Lauren Blakely!

Just when you think the classic “ don’t date a teammate sister” trope has been used too many times… Blakely turns the storyline on its head and makes you love and even more than the first time you heard it.

I listened to this title and I have to say Erin Mallon brings Josie to life. She captures her zest for learning new things but also her spontaneous side! Connor Crais is a relatively new narrator for me but he knocks the character of Wesley out of the park! I was hooked from the get-go! He was able to portray his extremely helpful nature, but also made my glasses fog over with the way he narrates the sexy scenes and believe me… They are spicy!!

This book is on the longer side, but it did not feel like it at all… It was just enough to convey the depth of each character. One of my favorite things about Lauren Blakely‘s writing is that she always gives you a few Easter eggs of past characters in her books and a little hint to how the next few characters stories will develop.. She definitely keeps you wanting more! I love how Blakely crafts each character’s story and shows their growth over the course of the novel. Just when you think you know how the book is going to end… she gives you just that extra bit and makes you fall in love with these characters all the more!

This is a must read and possibly my favorite pair of Blakely’s and that is saying a lot!!!
Plug in your earbuds or crack that spine ASAP to devour this story! You will not be disappointed!

Wesley and Josie ❤️ Duet Narration

Loved this story by Lauren Blakely. Wes and Josie are so great together and I really loved these characters. Their story is humorous, heartfelt, and spicy. Nice amount of hockey game action, too, which is usually lacking in hockey romances. The narrators were Connor Crais ( my very favorite --bar none!) and Erin Mallon and it was done in DUET (Thank you, Lauren)! They were perfect as Wesley and Josie! Connor is always awesome, but I especially love when he plays a sports hero. This is one of my favorite audiobooks this year, and is one I know I'll enjoy listening to again and again. Can't wait for the future books in this series. Loved the bonus chapter, too.