Forbidden Hockey

Heartbreak Hockey Series, Book 5

De: S. Legend

Narrado por: JF Harding, Declan Winters

GRITTY. RAW. A LITTLE EDGIER THAN THE AVERAGE HOCKEY ROM-COM

Dirk Boulder

Travis leaves the cloth he was using to wipe down the bar where it is. He can’t get out of here fast enough. I should have gone to the game with my friends. My non-blood-related brothers. Though speaking of brothers, I consider calling Hunter. I wish I could talk to him about this, but he’d blow a gasket. He’d storm in here, drag me to the truck, and lock me in that homemade prison he’s always threatened to build.

Kissing a man a lot my senior, my boss, and my best friend’s dad is not on Hunter Boulder’s life plan for me.

Tropes include:

Best Friend’s Dad

Can’t Stop Thinking About You

Can't Stay Away From You

Age Gap

Major Jealousy

Pining

Possessiveness Galore

Found Family

©2025 S. Legend (P)2025 Blue Nose Publishing

"You are my breath, Baby."

Forbidden Hockey is Book 5 in the Heartbreak Hockey series and while it can be read as a standalone, please don’t. This series is so fantastic and has crossover timelines throughout each book. Turns out, Dirk and Travis were hiding in plain sight throughout the last few books. The bar that Travis runs has been the touchstone for all the guys throughout this series and we learn that Travis has been a stronger member of this found family than we knew. Speaking of found family, it is my favorite part of this whole series. I’ll be honest, I wasn’t sure how I would feel about a relationship between Travis and Dirk, who was Travis’ son’s best friend. But I should not have doubted S. Legend’s ability to not only make it make sense, but to make it the swooniest love story ever. There were heartwarming and funny moments (the spa scene with the Mayor, IYKYK) among some of the spiciest scenes you’ll ever listen to. The bond that grows between Travis and Dirk throughout the book makes for a deeply meaningful HEA. Speaking of listening, even if you’ve already eye-balled this book, do yourself a favor a listen to this audiobook. The audio production is performed in duet by J.F. Harding and new-to-me narrator Declan Winters. And oh, how I loved their performances. J.F. is the perfect vulnerable, bratty, needy younger man and Declan’s Daddy energy is out of this world. I’ve always loved J.F. and he’s great in this production but Declan might make my “he can read the phone book” list! This is a 5-star read with 5-star performances and too many spicy peppers to count.

Dirk and Trav!!

Dirks and Trav's book is hot hot HOT!! This is my first S. Legend book and it would be a disservice to myself if I didn't go back and read the rest of the series.

Age gap
Best friend's dad
Workplace romance
Possessive AF
SO much pining

Dirks and Trav have been skirting around flirting with each other for awhile now, but once they decide to say F it and cross that line, they instantly realize that they can't live without each other. There are just two obstacles standing in their way - Hunter, Dirks' overprotective brother/family figure who will never accept them together, and Dash, Trav's son and Dirks' best friend.

J.F. Harding and Declan Winters do a fantastic job in this duet narrated book. Their voices were so fitting for these characters!!

Thank you to Blue Nose Audio for the ALC!

So Pucking Fantastic➞Story & Narration🎧

More greatness is happening in S Legend’s “Heartbreak Hockey” series, Dirk Boulder and Travis Nolan’s story, a story with lots of heart, witty dialogue, shenanigans, and hot loving. I have been looking forward to their story ever since meeting them, but then again, S. Legend writes characters you can not help but fall for — well maybe not all, there is Maxwell, the jury is still out on him. Dirk and Dash have been best friends since they were young, and they both had a lot in common, including their love for hockey. Dirk had a crush on Dash’s dad, Travis, for years, but in Travis’s eyes Dirk was too young, despite the undeniable chemistry between them. A persistent Dirk never gave up on Travis, and when he finally gave in, these two were everything and so was watching their love for one another grow, despite having to keep their relationship secret until they broke the news to Dash and Dirk’s brother Hunter, who raised him. I loved all the layers of this story and how it all plays out, with the perfect balance of drama, angst, humor, heartfelt emotions and a slow burn, but so worth the wait, steamy romance. As always, S. Legend’s writing, plot and world building are incredible, as are the character growth and development. This is an age-gap and (not so) forbidden romance superbly done. Thank you, S. Legend, for another amazing story, the laughs and emotional rollercoaster ride.

🎧📚🎧 And for the fabulous audiobook production performed in duet by the superbly talented JF Harding and Declan Winters, a perfect pairing and cast, and a treat for your ears and your heart. These two were incredible in their roles, embodying their characters completely, and handled the dialogue and banter naturally. Their expressive performance conveyed all the characters’ emotions and had you feeling every single one. Harding and Winters are a fantastic team, entertaining storytellers with voices and talent that complement each other and a captivating performance that hooks you to the story.

This series only gets better w every new couple they introduce 💜💜💜

NARRATION =100% AMAZING!!! I love J.F and when his characters love interest was w Declan( who is great at narrating the possessive alpha!!) it was just 🔥!!! I can’t
Wait for next couple/ alpha love, full of surprises and more than enough love

Forbidden Age Gap 🔥

Forbidden Hockey is book 5 in the Heartbreak Hockey series and I have loved every single one. These characters hold a special place in my heart and I fell just as hard for Travis and Dirk, as I knew I would. They were absolutely perfect for each other. I loved everything about this audio!

Told in duet narration, JF Harding and Declan Winters gave us an incredible performance. I giggled, swooned and fanned my face the entire time. Both narrators took us on this emotional yet frustrating journey, as if we were right there in the story with them. I ate up every second of this book.

Travis and Dirk had a relationship that was very raw and gritty. They were both jealous and possessive but loved with their entire being. Dirk had the purest soul, always wanting to please everyone he loved, which stemmed from his past. This put him in unstable situations mentally and emotionally. I know I say this every time, but this may be my favorite in the series.