The Hockey Problem

Off the Ice, Book 1

By: Kendall Ryan

Narrated by: Dane Anderson, Rose Dioro

He’s the NHL’s most guarded single dad.

She’s the one woman who can’t afford to fall for him.

Tori Wells didn’t fight her way into the NHL just to become another cautionary tale. As a team physical therapist, she lives by strict rules: heal the players, protect her career, and never—ever—cross the line with a hockey player.

Then she’s assigned to Zayden Bishop.

On the ice, he’s untouchable—a French-Canadian superstar with a reputation for being cold, private, and impossible to read. Off the ice, he’s a devoted single father running on discipline, stubbornness, and too little sleep. Until a serious shoulder injury threatens his season—and the stability he’s built for his six-year-old daughter.

Tori is in charge of his rehab. Full oversight. Daily sessions.

No room for mistakes.

No room for attraction.

Except Zayden isn’t what she expected.

The more time they spend together—early mornings, quiet road trips, late-night conversations—the harder it becomes to pretend this is just professional. Because Zayden doesn’t just need his shoulder fixed. He needs someone who sees the man behind the jersey.

And Tori is dangerously close to becoming that someone.

Crossing the line could cost her everything she’s worked for. And Zayden can’t risk bringing anyone into his daughter’s life unless he’s certain they’ll stay.

Perfect for fans of Meghan Quinn, Elle Kennedy, and Monica Murphy, this slow-burn, single dad, forced-proximity hockey romance brings the heat—and the heart—in all the best ways.

Book one in a brand-new hockey romance series. Each book can be listened to as a standalone.

©2026 Kendall Ryan (P)2026 Kendall Ryan

When was this book originally released? I have read it before!

I liked it the first time I read it though. Very frustrating to see a book description as a new series and new book if it’s been previously released.

Love me a sexy single dad hockey player!

This is The Hockey Problem is book 1 of the new Off The Ice series written by Kendall Ryan. I love how the humor just makes you giggle and I can totally see little Maisie running around saying cute little things. It’s hard not to fall for a sexy pro-athlete, but a super attentive single dad who is all about his little princess….? That’s hard to beat! Now imagine if you constantly see him in very little clothing and it’s your job to run your hands all over that sculpted body!?! YES PLEASE!! You won’t want to put this one down!

Perfect Hockey Love Story

Zayden is a single father hockey player. Tori is a PT with the team. Even though there's supposed to be no romance between players and staff, Zayden and Tori can't stop the inevitable. Zayden's six year old daughter fits in,too. She's very perceptive and precocious. The narration was great. The next book in the series sounds good, too.

Perfect fun and romance

I finished this book in 7 days. I haven't been able to listen and enjoy a story in months. The characters in this novel really seem like authentic people. The writing is so much fun to listen to when it comes to the banter- i found myself laughing out loud. I found myself feeling the emotions- the narrators were really good. This could have been a boring trope story. I feel like I really got to know them and like they were real. I wanted to keep hearing about their lives. Their friends were distinct, and entertaining. the romance/desire was well written and beyond satisfying. I'm already looking forward to more books in this series but also books by this author.

This book and the narrators were great!

This book was great! I loved the relationship between Tori and Bishop. I loved Bishop, he was the perfect book boyfriend and such a great Dad! Maisie was adorable, they made such a sweet family. I cant wait to read Banks and Winnies story next!

The audiobook narration wad great! The narrators did a wonderful job bringing this book and their characters to life! Rose Dioro and Dane Anderson were wondeful! I would recommend this book and audiobook!