Textbook Defense

Hockey Ever After, Book 5

De: Ashlyn Kane, Morgan James

Narrado por: Nick J. Russo

Rowan Chadha's job as a children's librarian might be temporary, but at least it comes with adorable, hilarious patrons.

When he bumps into Jordy Shaw—NHL star and super-hot dad of one of his favorite library kids—at a charity event, he suggests they team up as a fake couple to fend off unwanted attention, never expecting the connection to last.

Jordy is in desperate need of a new nanny, and his daughter, Kaira, already adores Rowan. When Rowan's apartment becomes uninhabitable just as his library contract ends, Jordy offers a stopgap solution: Rowan can crash in the nanny suite in his home and help with Kaira while Jordy trains for the new season—just until Rowan lands a new job and Jordy can find permanent childcare.

As the lines between fantasy and reality blur, the attraction that's been simmering between them bubbles over. But while they're free with their bodies, they struggle to defend their hearts, knowing their arrangement has an expiration date. After all, Rowan's a librarian, not a nanny, and Jordy could be traded at any moment.

Their arrangement is temporary, right? Or maybe some things are worth staying for...

Textbook Defense continues the Hockey Ever After series with a fake relationship turned real and an adorable child in need of a nanny.

©2025 by Ashlyn Kane and Morgan James (P)2026 Podium Audio

Emotional and heartfelt

One of my favorite combinations-- books written by Ashlyn Kane and Morgan James narrated by Nick J. Russo! Nick wonderfully captures the heart of Textbook Defense and grounds each character in their own emotional voice.

I experience all range of emotions when listening to his narrations. I laugh at character antics and the authors witty humor. I groan with all the miscommunication but who hasn't misinterpreted a poorly worded love declaration that reads more relationship ending than defining?! New emotions were unlocked too anxiety and fear via vocal narration but eventually all ends well.

I loved getting cameos of Ryan and Nico from Scoring Position!

Wish there were more...

Wonderful story and narration. I wasn't sure about Russo, but I was completely delighted throughout the series.