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

Dirk + Travis -meant to be & audio is super hott

Audiobook update: I have now had the pleasure of listening to multiple audiobooks produced by Blue Nose Audio, including two full series, one of which is the Heartbreak Hockey series by S Legend. BNA's casting is always wonderful and this series has had a truly fantastic cast - I have been so excited to listen to each book. However, I think I have to say that the casting for Forbidden Hockey is just - immaculate. JF Harding and Declan Winters were just wonderful as Dirk and Travis and I could listen to hours more of them narrating stories in the Heartbreak Hockey universe! They brought out all the emotion, all the frustration and longing, and of course the spice was sooooo hot! So, yes, I strongly recommend this audiobook experience!

Throughout some of the other books in the Heartbreak Hockey series (especially Breakneck and Friendzone) we have caught intriguing glimpses of Dirk and his obvious crush on Travis, Dash's Dad. For your best enjoyment, it really is ideal to read Friendzone before reading this book (but why not just start from the beginning and read them all? so good!). Forbidden Hockey tells the story of something we readers have probably already guessed: Dirk and Travis truly belong together. The book begins with Dirk's backstory and establishes the relationship he has with his brother-dad Hunter (and the book ends with this important relationship too) and also his relationship with his BFF Dash. Through Dash, of course, Dirk is introduced to Dash's dad Travis and over time, they get to know one another as well. I love seeing the strong bonds of caring that are created between Dirk and Hunter, Dash and Travis, Dirk and Dash - and these last throughout their lives. Once Dirk is in his late teens, though, he starts to notice Travis not as Dash's dad, but as someone he'd like to be with...and for him, Travis is It. I love how bratty he is then, especially when Dash starts wearing these crop tops around Travis to tease him as well as showing Travis that he's attracted to older guys. However, despite some embers starting to glow between them once Dirk is in his 20s, their relationship is a very slow burn. Even when they aren't together-together, they are so possessive of one another and it's so hot to see this develop. Dirk just aches to be owned by Travis and Travis really, really want Dirk to belong to him! There are years of tension building up and once their barriers break down, oh boy! It's a conflagration! They take so long to get together and we are really able to see why they belong together - and Dirk and Travis come to see it as well. Not only do I love how they relate to one another, I love their heat, their caring for one another, and how each fulfills the needs of the other.

While I am sad this series is coming to an end, I have very much enjoyed getting to know all the main characters and side characters too. This is truly one of the very best found families out there. I love all the caring shown to one another by all MCs not only to their partners, but also to their friends/found family. *Tears* Luckily, we also get some hints that this is not the end of stories set in this universe, yay, and I cannot wait for more!

ps - can i just give a shoutout to that cover? SO HOT!!!!

What to Expect:
*Bar owner + hockey player
*age gap
*hockey romance/restaurant setting
*boss + employee
*BFF's Dad/Son's BFF
*Forbidden on several levels
*Possessive/jealous MCs
*crop tops "Daddy's Boy"
*marking
*praise kink
*sex at work
*No one else for me but you
*Spanking/impact play
*"pretty boy"
*"husband"
*wanting to be owned/branded
*wearing a coveted band tshirt
*special tattoos
*lots of cameos from past/future books
*brother-dad figures
*the end of the series
*the end of the friend house rental *sob*

Must listen too

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Forbidden Hockey by S. Legend was done in duet narration with J.F. Harding and Declan Winters.

I really, really loved this one. I was not overly impressed with the previous book in the series, so this was such a pleasant surprise. The prologue alone added so much depth by giving more backstory into Dirk, his brother, Dash, and their father. It helped everything click in a way that made the emotional stakes feel much higher.

What I appreciated most was how the story didn’t shy away from the taboo elements. It openly addressed the questions surrounding acceptance, boundaries, and how the relationship might be perceived by others. Those conversations felt thoughtful rather than brushed aside, which made the story feel more grounded and intentional.

And the spice? Hot. It hit exactly where it needed to without overpowering the story, and the chemistry came through loud and clear.

The emotional buildup worked for me, the tension was well done, and the narration really brought everything together. This one completely won me over, and it’s easily my favorite from the series so far.

I loved it!

This may have been my favorite book of this series! I was dying to get the full story of Dirk and Travis after the last book and it did not disappoint! This one was much faster paced than the previous book as well which I loved. It was great to see the interaction between all the past characters as well! plus JF Harding and Declan Winters delivered a masterful narration! They were perfect for Dirk and Travis!

Good story

I love hockey romance and this was no exception. Travis and Dirk are so sweet together. I cannot wait for continuation with other characters. I especially love how she chose different narrators for each book. She had all my favorites.

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