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Western Wildcats Hockey #1
Hate You Always
It all starts with a bucket list and a romance novel…
I’ve known Ryder McAdams my entire life. We’re neighbors and our families are besties. He’s also friends and teammates with my younger brother, Maverick.
But Ryder and me?
We’ve never been close. In fact, I’ve always gotten the distinct impression he doesn’t like me very much. He goes out of his way to ignore me.
Know what makes it worse?
The electricity that hums in the air every time our gazes collide. It sizzles through my body until I feel it in the tips of my fingers and toes. Whoever said that you can’t control who you’re attracted to was, unfortunately, right.
I’ve done my best to stomp it out.
We’ve been at Western for three years and only come in contact when forced to interact. He’s busy partying it up and getting it on with his fangirl club. I’ve spent most of my college experience studying at the library so I can apply to the med school of my choice.
One drunken night changes everything when Ryder takes me home and finds the bucket list I wrote before freshman year.
Know how many things I’ve ticked off since then?
Zero. Zilch. Nada.
For some strange reason, Ryder decides he’ll be the one to help tackle each item before graduation.
That would be all fine and good, except there’s some pretty schmexy stuff on there…
Like the big O.
I’ve known Ryder McAdams my entire life. We’re neighbors and our families are besties. He’s also friends and teammates with my younger brother, Maverick.
But Ryder and me?
We’ve never been close. In fact, I’ve always gotten the distinct impression he doesn’t like me very much. He goes out of his way to ignore me.
Know what makes it worse?
The electricity that hums in the air every time our gazes collide. It sizzles through my body until I feel it in the tips of my fingers and toes. Whoever said that you can’t control who you’re attracted to was, unfortunately, right.
I’ve done my best to stomp it out.
We’ve been at Western for three years and only come in contact when forced to interact. He’s busy partying it up and getting it on with his fangirl club. I’ve spent most of my college experience studying at the library so I can apply to the med school of my choice.
One drunken night changes everything when Ryder takes me home and finds the bucket list I wrote before freshman year.
Know how many things I’ve ticked off since then?
Zero. Zilch. Nada.
For some strange reason, Ryder decides he’ll be the one to help tackle each item before graduation.
That would be all fine and good, except there’s some pretty schmexy stuff on there…
Like the big O.
292 pages, Paperback
Published May 15, 2023
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About the author
Jennifer Sucevic
65 books2,210 followersJennifer is the USA Today Bestselling Author of King of Campus. She currently resides in Michigan with her husband, kids, a dog named Rocky, and a kitten named Lily. After pursuing a Bachelor’s Degree in History from the University of Wisconsin- Milwaukee, a Master’s Degree in Educational Psychology also from the University of Wisconsin- Milwaukee, she spent five years working as a high school counselor before moving out of state with her family. She enjoys reading, writing, and traveling. Please contact Jennifer at jmolitor6@hotmail.com. Connect with Jennifer on facebook- https://www.facebook.com/jennifer.suc... or check her out on Wattpad- https://www.wattpad.com/user/jsucevic. Jennifer can also be found on Tumblr at jsucevic (inspiration board).
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December 14, 2023
Ok so now I understand why books are free on kindle unlimited. It actually wasn't bad for 60% of it and I ate up every troupe. But 1 star for calling her juices her honey
August 1, 2023
This is really really bad. I don't like misogyny in my books like I don't like it in my society. So, "puck bunnies" and guys who get laid so often they don't need to masturbate (uh-huh, do these guys who have high sex drive exist?). Her brother (Maverick of all names) is overprotective, so is Ryder, and --yawn--I love NA when it's good, but here it's just cardboard cutouts dressed up different. And the transitions - I was lost a lot of the time. I stuck in there because right at 20% it reminded me it was a "list" / sex tutor situation but my time is too precious on this earth for this.
Not likely to pick up this author ever again.
Not likely to pick up this author ever again.
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January 19, 2024DNF at 26%
It was mind-numbingly boring, and I can't stand the hero. He's an intolerable schmuck who keeps referring to women as 'females'. No, just no.
It was mind-numbingly boring, and I can't stand the hero. He's an intolerable schmuck who keeps referring to women as 'females'. No, just no.
May 26, 2023
This was my first read by Jennifer & it definitely did not disappoint! Juliette & Ryder were absolutely perfection. This book had all of my favorite tropes: enemies to lovers, hockey romance, AND brothers best friend? Sign. Me. Up. 👏🏼
Ryder McAdams is a senior defenseman for the Western Wildcat’s Hockey Team. Signing a contract with the NHL after college is his main priority. The only problem? Juliette McKinnon — his best friend & teammates sister. They all grew up together & their families are very close. Little does anyone know, he’s always wanted Juliette but knows she’s off limits. Up until now, he’s done his best to keep his distance.
Juliette is convinced Ryder hates her & while she doesn’t dislike him, she tries to avoid him because of his prickly attitude towards her. For the past 3 years of college, her main focus has been getting into med school. So when she goes to a party at the hockey house one night, trying to let loose for once, she ends up drinking way too much. & who is there to keep her safe? Ryder. He ends up driving her home at the end of the night & staying with her to make sure she’s okay. Which is when he discovers Juliette’s bucket list of things she wants to accomplish before college is over. Once he knows exactly what things are on the list, he can’t help himself but to offer to help her cross everything off the list. So what happens when the list is complete & feelings are way too involved?
I loved the banter & chemistry between these two. I was hooked from the beginning, finishing their story within 24 hours! I also was not expecting this book to be as spicy as it was & I absolutely ate it up. Let’s just say the pool scene & the locker room scene will live rent free in my head from here on out 😏🥵
I can’t wait to continue this series & also go back & read the rest of Jennifer’s backlist!
Tropes:
- Brother’s Best Friend/Teammate
- Sports Romance 🏒
- Enemies to Lovers
- Bucket List
- Childhood Friends
5/5⭐️
3/5🌶️
Ryder McAdams is a senior defenseman for the Western Wildcat’s Hockey Team. Signing a contract with the NHL after college is his main priority. The only problem? Juliette McKinnon — his best friend & teammates sister. They all grew up together & their families are very close. Little does anyone know, he’s always wanted Juliette but knows she’s off limits. Up until now, he’s done his best to keep his distance.
Juliette is convinced Ryder hates her & while she doesn’t dislike him, she tries to avoid him because of his prickly attitude towards her. For the past 3 years of college, her main focus has been getting into med school. So when she goes to a party at the hockey house one night, trying to let loose for once, she ends up drinking way too much. & who is there to keep her safe? Ryder. He ends up driving her home at the end of the night & staying with her to make sure she’s okay. Which is when he discovers Juliette’s bucket list of things she wants to accomplish before college is over. Once he knows exactly what things are on the list, he can’t help himself but to offer to help her cross everything off the list. So what happens when the list is complete & feelings are way too involved?
I loved the banter & chemistry between these two. I was hooked from the beginning, finishing their story within 24 hours! I also was not expecting this book to be as spicy as it was & I absolutely ate it up. Let’s just say the pool scene & the locker room scene will live rent free in my head from here on out 😏🥵
I can’t wait to continue this series & also go back & read the rest of Jennifer’s backlist!
Tropes:
- Brother’s Best Friend/Teammate
- Sports Romance 🏒
- Enemies to Lovers
- Bucket List
- Childhood Friends
5/5⭐️
3/5🌶️
March 31, 2024
take a shot every time the word "cognizant" is used
June 1, 2023
Kindle Unlimited: No
Stand-alone: Yes**
Author: Jennifer Sucevic
Rating: 5/5 ⭐️
Spiciness Rating: 3/5 🌶
POV: First Person Dual Perspective
Main Couple: Juliette and Ryder
Trope(s): Frenemies To Lovers, Brothers Best Friend, College, Hockey, Secret Arrangement
…”I’m still ridiculously aware of Ryder’s presence.
It’s always been like this with him.
Even when we were children.
There was just something about him that drew me and held my attention captive.”
Jennifer is introducing us to her latest interconnected standalone series. And, it has started out amazingly addictive. Gah, this book. LOVED IT. A smattering of angst, witty thrown in, the build up of tension, and Ryder ending up being 100% book boyfriend material. Plus, Jennifer laying the groundwork for upcoming stories… I cannot help myself, but want to read it all. These Western Wildcats are going to be my next obsession.
Juliette is laser focused on finishing college at the top of her class. School has always come first. But, as her Senior Year of College winds down she realizes she has been letting life and experiences pass her by. And, when she comes across the bucket list she created in high school it becomes glaringly apparent.
Ryder McAdams has always had Juliette on his radar. Their families are close and her brother is one of his best friends and teammates. He has been able to shove them down and deal with her, keeping her at arm’s length. But, now it is no longer possible. And, when she drunkenly admits her list to him…
So, they settle in for the short-term agreement.
Ryder has enough on his shoulders dealing with a new coach who he is not meshing well with. Juliette has medical school in her sights. So, this is a win-win.
He will help her tick the items off her list.
Only they begin checking off more than made it on the list.
Until the one item they both agreed would not be checked off gets in the way.
Stand-alone: Yes**
Author: Jennifer Sucevic
Rating: 5/5 ⭐️
Spiciness Rating: 3/5 🌶
POV: First Person Dual Perspective
Main Couple: Juliette and Ryder
Trope(s): Frenemies To Lovers, Brothers Best Friend, College, Hockey, Secret Arrangement
…”I’m still ridiculously aware of Ryder’s presence.
It’s always been like this with him.
Even when we were children.
There was just something about him that drew me and held my attention captive.”
Jennifer is introducing us to her latest interconnected standalone series. And, it has started out amazingly addictive. Gah, this book. LOVED IT. A smattering of angst, witty thrown in, the build up of tension, and Ryder ending up being 100% book boyfriend material. Plus, Jennifer laying the groundwork for upcoming stories… I cannot help myself, but want to read it all. These Western Wildcats are going to be my next obsession.
Juliette is laser focused on finishing college at the top of her class. School has always come first. But, as her Senior Year of College winds down she realizes she has been letting life and experiences pass her by. And, when she comes across the bucket list she created in high school it becomes glaringly apparent.
Ryder McAdams has always had Juliette on his radar. Their families are close and her brother is one of his best friends and teammates. He has been able to shove them down and deal with her, keeping her at arm’s length. But, now it is no longer possible. And, when she drunkenly admits her list to him…
So, they settle in for the short-term agreement.
Ryder has enough on his shoulders dealing with a new coach who he is not meshing well with. Juliette has medical school in her sights. So, this is a win-win.
He will help her tick the items off her list.
Only they begin checking off more than made it on the list.
Until the one item they both agreed would not be checked off gets in the way.
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February 28, 2023My skin prickles with awareness when I realize that Ryder hasn't followed his friends down the hallway. His gaze is locked on Aaron who looks like he's seconds away from pissing himself.
And I get it.
Ryder McAdams is intimidating.
Especially when he glares.
Which is exactly what he's doing at the moment.
Poor Aaron. In comparison, he looks like a scrawny, underdeveloped high schooler.
Awkwardness descends.
My date for the evening clears his throat before mumbling, “I, ah, should probably go.”
There's a pause before he hesitantly sways toward me again. He only gets a few inches before Ryder crosses his arms against his brawny chest. Aaron's movements stall as his face loses what little color had been filling it.
“Umm...” he releases a high-pitched laugh that’s strained around the edges. “How about a hug instead?”
When Ryder's eyes narrow, Aaron gulps and his throat muscles convulse. In the silence of the hallway, the sound is deafening.
He finally reaches out and wraps his sweaty hand around mine before giving it three hearty pumps and promptly releasing it. I don't even get a chance to say goodbye as he swings around and races toward the elevator like the hounds of hell are nipping his heels.
He stabs the button a bunch of times before glancing warily over his shoulder at us. When the bell chimes, announcing the car's arrival, he shoves his way inside before the doors have fully opened and disappears from sight.
Once the metal contraption closes, I turn and scowl at Ryder. “Why'd you do that?”
One brow slinks upward. It's enough to have me gritting my teeth.
“Do what? I never said a word."
And I get it.
Ryder McAdams is intimidating.
Especially when he glares.
Which is exactly what he's doing at the moment.
Poor Aaron. In comparison, he looks like a scrawny, underdeveloped high schooler.
Awkwardness descends.
My date for the evening clears his throat before mumbling, “I, ah, should probably go.”
There's a pause before he hesitantly sways toward me again. He only gets a few inches before Ryder crosses his arms against his brawny chest. Aaron's movements stall as his face loses what little color had been filling it.
“Umm...” he releases a high-pitched laugh that’s strained around the edges. “How about a hug instead?”
When Ryder's eyes narrow, Aaron gulps and his throat muscles convulse. In the silence of the hallway, the sound is deafening.
He finally reaches out and wraps his sweaty hand around mine before giving it three hearty pumps and promptly releasing it. I don't even get a chance to say goodbye as he swings around and races toward the elevator like the hounds of hell are nipping his heels.
He stabs the button a bunch of times before glancing warily over his shoulder at us. When the bell chimes, announcing the car's arrival, he shoves his way inside before the doors have fully opened and disappears from sight.
Once the metal contraption closes, I turn and scowl at Ryder. “Why'd you do that?”
One brow slinks upward. It's enough to have me gritting my teeth.
“Do what? I never said a word."
September 13, 2023
3⭐️
This was fine. College hockey romance, brothers teammate/best friend. I didn’t hate it, but I didn’t love it either.
I liked the premise, the idea that both characters have lusted year after year for each other since they were kids but have never acted on their feelings due to their relationship with the brother. Both characters had separate goals, Juliette is driven, wants to be the best in the class, go to med school but that’s come at a cost where she’s now withdrawn, unsociable and missed out on the college experience. Ryder wants to go pro hockey after college but is having difficulty with his new coach. All that was very good.
Until 😂 …
Aside from being physically attracted to each other, what else was going on? They had VERY intense feelings and chemistry from the start and we’d not seen this develop. Like I swear Ryder would get a boner when Juliette burped ffs, it was too much. Ok you fancy each other, great, I get it. But chemistry and attraction can only take you so far in a person.
We also lost the stakes. Like what’s the worst that’s gunna happen if they get together? TO THEM. By 30% we hadn’t even met Maverick the brother, the WHOLE reason they’ve never acted on their feelings.
Some dialogue also made me CRINGE like when the freshmen said ‘I didn’t realise this little honey belonged to someone’
LITTLE HONEY 💀💀💀💀💀👋🏻👋🏻👋🏻👋🏻
Yeah it was okay, but don’t think I’ll read the next
This was fine. College hockey romance, brothers teammate/best friend. I didn’t hate it, but I didn’t love it either.
I liked the premise, the idea that both characters have lusted year after year for each other since they were kids but have never acted on their feelings due to their relationship with the brother. Both characters had separate goals, Juliette is driven, wants to be the best in the class, go to med school but that’s come at a cost where she’s now withdrawn, unsociable and missed out on the college experience. Ryder wants to go pro hockey after college but is having difficulty with his new coach. All that was very good.
Until 😂 …
Aside from being physically attracted to each other, what else was going on? They had VERY intense feelings and chemistry from the start and we’d not seen this develop. Like I swear Ryder would get a boner when Juliette burped ffs, it was too much. Ok you fancy each other, great, I get it. But chemistry and attraction can only take you so far in a person.
We also lost the stakes. Like what’s the worst that’s gunna happen if they get together? TO THEM. By 30% we hadn’t even met Maverick the brother, the WHOLE reason they’ve never acted on their feelings.
Some dialogue also made me CRINGE like when the freshmen said ‘I didn’t realise this little honey belonged to someone’
LITTLE HONEY 💀💀💀💀💀👋🏻👋🏻👋🏻👋🏻
Yeah it was okay, but don’t think I’ll read the next
August 17, 2023
DNF
It made me cringe so much I almost threw my Kindle through the window
It made me cringe so much I almost threw my Kindle through the window
June 14, 2023
This book had a lot of potential! It was a decent book obviously by the 3 star rating, but I felt like the angst and chemistry could of been worked on more. Ryder and Juliette begins with the classic enemies who’ve know each other their whole lives angst, which was great. But it kind of flutters always and the relationship feels a bit fast and forced?
They get together as a way to check things off Juliette’s college bucket list, but when proper feeling start getting invoke I felt the chemistry lacking and rushed like one minute they are just helping each other out then in a page they are in love and confessing it! Where is my build up of angst?? The chemistry pleaseee??
Also this book was troped as brothers best friend, but Juliette’s brother Mav is barely relevant to the story of the relationship. He has one moment towards the end where he comes as classic protective brother. Would definitely not classify this as brothers best friend- Ryder seemed to be closer with Ford (I can’t actually remember if that’s his names)
That is the end of my ramblings and inner thoughts
They get together as a way to check things off Juliette’s college bucket list, but when proper feeling start getting invoke I felt the chemistry lacking and rushed like one minute they are just helping each other out then in a page they are in love and confessing it! Where is my build up of angst?? The chemistry pleaseee??
Also this book was troped as brothers best friend, but Juliette’s brother Mav is barely relevant to the story of the relationship. He has one moment towards the end where he comes as classic protective brother. Would definitely not classify this as brothers best friend- Ryder seemed to be closer with Ford (I can’t actually remember if that’s his names)
That is the end of my ramblings and inner thoughts
November 8, 2023
This was supposed to be enemies to lovers/brother’s best friend and it was NOT. Just boring and trying too hard to be like every other hockey romance 🥱
August 2, 2025
This one was a cute one. It also contains three of my favorite romance tropes in one. Sports Romance (especially hockey), enemies to lovers and brothers best friend. There’s just something about Sports Romance books that draws me in and I have to say I always enjoy reading them. I really enjoyed the friendship and family dynamics in this one and the alluding to the second book in the series was really good, definitely gonna look into that one as well because I really want to know what’s gonna happen next!
September 18, 2023
Why do I keep trusting the booktok? It wasn’t the worst but it was definitely predictable and boring
May 21, 2023
“I didn’t think you noticed.”
“I noticed everything.”
Jennifer Sucevic, where have you been all this time?! Am I this slow discovering new favorite authors?! Have I been doing life all wrong?!
Because this book consumed me and it’s taking me an inhumane effort not to curse right now. This book also made me do something I’ve never done: stop reading, open app, play music they were singing at karaoke, feel all the feels they were feeling.
Absolutely glorious.
The h*te you vibes to the se*ual tension underneath. The care and love they pretended not to feel. The bucket list. THE BUCKET LIST. The over the top jealousy outbursts that made him almost lose his mind 🤌🏼
That last item crossed. 😭
Her family 🥹
Her family with him 🥹
Have you seen this discreet cover?! Obsessed. Need. Give me. 😱
Yes, you need this.
You’re welcome.
What’s inside:
🖤sports romance 🏒
🖤enemies to lovers
🖤teammate’s/childhood friend’s sister
🖤college romance
🖤bucket list
🖤dual POV
NA. 5 stars ⭐️ but honestly, all of them ♾️
“I noticed everything.”
Jennifer Sucevic, where have you been all this time?! Am I this slow discovering new favorite authors?! Have I been doing life all wrong?!
Because this book consumed me and it’s taking me an inhumane effort not to curse right now. This book also made me do something I’ve never done: stop reading, open app, play music they were singing at karaoke, feel all the feels they were feeling.
Absolutely glorious.
The h*te you vibes to the se*ual tension underneath. The care and love they pretended not to feel. The bucket list. THE BUCKET LIST. The over the top jealousy outbursts that made him almost lose his mind 🤌🏼
That last item crossed. 😭
Her family 🥹
Her family with him 🥹
Have you seen this discreet cover?! Obsessed. Need. Give me. 😱
Yes, you need this.
You’re welcome.
What’s inside:
🖤sports romance 🏒
🖤enemies to lovers
🖤teammate’s/childhood friend’s sister
🖤college romance
🖤bucket list
🖤dual POV
NA. 5 stars ⭐️ but honestly, all of them ♾️
August 3, 2025
ALDRIG I mit 27-årige liv har jeg læst SÅ elendig en bog, wow den var dårlig
Hvis man kunne give minus stjerner, så havde den fået -500, will not recommend
Læste den ærligt kun, fordi det var den eneste jeg havde tilbage på min Kindle, og har heldigvis downloadet den gratis, ellers ville jeg have mine penge tilbage 😭😭
Hvis man kunne give minus stjerner, så havde den fået -500, will not recommend
Læste den ærligt kun, fordi det var den eneste jeg havde tilbage på min Kindle, og har heldigvis downloadet den gratis, ellers ville jeg have mine penge tilbage 😭😭
May 22, 2025
started off great, and each passing chapter just got worse and worse. cringe, MMC pov-chapters make me want to jump off a building and the overuse of the word “yank” makes me feel some kinda way. some sentences are copy pasted multiple times in the same chapter and the overall writing is genuinely horrific. hated it, but i will be hate-reading the rest of the series.
January 15, 2025
I had such high hopes with it being hockey related romance. If I could have half stars I might have given it 2.5. There was so many cringy bits in there and lots of the same scenes just worded slightly differently. 😢
June 21, 2023
This was my first read by Jennifer Sucevic and I absolutely loved it! This is the first book in a new series by Jennifer and it is addictive. I LOVED this book. It has some angst, witty banter, built-up tension, plus swoony Ryder McAdams!! I already know the Western Wildcats are going to be my new obsession.
This story follows Juliette and Ryder. Juliette is laser focused on finishing college at the top of her class and has medical school in her sights. School has always come first for her, but as her last year is winding down she realizes she has been letting life and experiences pass her by. When she comes across the bucket list she created in high school it becomes glaringly apparent, so she decides to get some items crossed off the list.
Ryder McAdams is on the hockey team and best friends with Juliette’s brother. He has always had a thing for Juliette. He has been able to shove his feelings for her down and deal with her, keeping her at arm’s length. But, after Juliette’s drunken night out it is no longer possible, when she admits her list to him. They end up coming to an agreement.
The tension and chemistry between Ryder and Juliette were amazing. I loved seeing how Ryder helped Juliette come out of her comfort zone and do things that she usually wouldn’t do. He was her safe space and she trusted him during their time completing the items off her list. Really appreciated seeing Juliette becoming more confident as the story continued and opening up to Ryder in their relationship. THE BUCKET LIST. The over the top jealousy outbursts that made him almost lose his mind. And when he realizes the last item is crossed off!!!!! AAAHHHHH!!!
I cannot wait to read more from this series and from Jennifer.
Overall: 4.75
Spice: 3.5
Tropes:
- Hockey romance
- Enemies to lovers
- Secret crush
- Brother’s best friend
- Bucket list
- He falls first
- Opposites attract
This story follows Juliette and Ryder. Juliette is laser focused on finishing college at the top of her class and has medical school in her sights. School has always come first for her, but as her last year is winding down she realizes she has been letting life and experiences pass her by. When she comes across the bucket list she created in high school it becomes glaringly apparent, so she decides to get some items crossed off the list.
Ryder McAdams is on the hockey team and best friends with Juliette’s brother. He has always had a thing for Juliette. He has been able to shove his feelings for her down and deal with her, keeping her at arm’s length. But, after Juliette’s drunken night out it is no longer possible, when she admits her list to him. They end up coming to an agreement.
The tension and chemistry between Ryder and Juliette were amazing. I loved seeing how Ryder helped Juliette come out of her comfort zone and do things that she usually wouldn’t do. He was her safe space and she trusted him during their time completing the items off her list. Really appreciated seeing Juliette becoming more confident as the story continued and opening up to Ryder in their relationship. THE BUCKET LIST. The over the top jealousy outbursts that made him almost lose his mind. And when he realizes the last item is crossed off!!!!! AAAHHHHH!!!
I cannot wait to read more from this series and from Jennifer.
Overall: 4.75
Spice: 3.5
Tropes:
- Hockey romance
- Enemies to lovers
- Secret crush
- Brother’s best friend
- Bucket list
- He falls first
- Opposites attract
October 4, 2025
Once I listened to Make Me Yours.. I definitely knew I wanted to go back and read others of Jennifer’s.
Yet again, brother’s best friend draws me in! But Juliette and Ryder have known each other since childhood as well. One drunken night, Ryder finds Juliette’s checklist she made after high school. Ryder is determined to help her check it off. Juliette is reading to live a little and get her nose out of her college textbooks.
Bring on Ford and Carina. Ex Step brother?! 👀
Yet again, brother’s best friend draws me in! But Juliette and Ryder have known each other since childhood as well. One drunken night, Ryder finds Juliette’s checklist she made after high school. Ryder is determined to help her check it off. Juliette is reading to live a little and get her nose out of her college textbooks.
Bring on Ford and Carina. Ex Step brother?! 👀
February 3, 2024
3.5 STASR
Audiobook
I enjoyed it. This is your standard new adult, hockey romance that follows a friend’s little sister plot line. There isn’t anything that I disliked, but it was similar type of book to what is out there.
The narrators did a great job! I would still absolutely recommend it to someone who wants a new adult, hockey series.
Audiobook
I enjoyed it. This is your standard new adult, hockey romance that follows a friend’s little sister plot line. There isn’t anything that I disliked, but it was similar type of book to what is out there.
The narrators did a great job! I would still absolutely recommend it to someone who wants a new adult, hockey series.
October 15, 2024
This was ok. Good in patches. Other bits annoyed me. Wasn’t enough angsty drama for me. Major plus ++ he read her spicy books to get ideas 😏. Not sure if I’ll read the rest of the series or not. I am interested in Ford and carinas story.
March 21, 2024
Ryder 🥺❤️
May 6, 2025
Another instagram reels book. Do not recommend I just read it because I’m realizing that 50 books in a year is more than I thought haha. Gotta beat my challenge!
May 26, 2023
Universal
When Ryder finds his friend's sister's bucket list, he's all in. She doesn't realize it, but he's always seen her as more than just his friend's little sister, and kept her at a distance because of it. But seeing the list has done something to him and now he's determined to have her. She might think he's just wanting a little fling, just wanting to have some fun, but he'll convince her otherwise if it's the last thing he does.
Juliette wants to check off her bucket list. Ryder is just the man to help her. Though they've always had a more enemies than friends kind of relationship, he's insistent, and she can't resist. She knows it doesn't mean anything, though, so won't allow herself to catch feelings for someone who's supposed to be off-limits.
I love it when the guy falls first, and falls hard. Ryder had been obsessed with Juliette for a long time, but of course bro code meant she was off-limits. The way he went about finally making his move is really entertaining and fun. This enemies to lovers, off-limits brother's friend romance is written just the way I enjoy most, with a great couple who share serious chemistry, and two lovable characters who really deserve the love they find with each other.
ARC provided by Wordsmith Publicity for an honest review.
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June 24, 2023
Ryder and Juliette have known each other since he moved in next door when he was in Kindergarten. He immediately became best friends with her brother Maverick so they have been in each other's life for as long as they can remember. As they grew both Ryder and Juliette have always had feelings for each other but Ryder won't go there because her brother is his best friend. So he hides his feelings by indifference which Juliette sees as he hates her. Which tempers her feelings for him. Now they are in college and she tries to avoid him but when she has a little bit too much fun at a party he brings her home and notices that she has a college bucket list. After seeing the list he volunteers as tribute to help her check everything of her list before graduation.
These two were so much fun. I loved their banter and their chemistry just poured off the pages. I couldn't get enough of these two. And how sweet Ryder was . . . swoon. I just adored him so much. He was perfect for Juliette. What I did not love was that Juliette chose to me a martyr instead of having a conversation. That is never fun. But overall really enjoyed this one. Looking forward to more thin this world.
These two were so much fun. I loved their banter and their chemistry just poured off the pages. I couldn't get enough of these two. And how sweet Ryder was . . . swoon. I just adored him so much. He was perfect for Juliette. What I did not love was that Juliette chose to me a martyr instead of having a conversation. That is never fun. But overall really enjoyed this one. Looking forward to more thin this world.
January 23, 2025
Dit was wel echt ni de vibe
March 10, 2025
Just awful all around. It started okay but it just went so downhill. I’m not into a college setting…too YA feeling.
May 29, 2023
**ARC REVIEW**
A guy who reads a book to find out the things that turn you on and who continues to buy the entire series to keep getting more ideas 😍❤️
My rating : ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
Spice rating: 🌶️🌶️🌶️🌶️
Tropes:
🏒 Hockey romance
🏒 Enemies to lovers
🏒 Brother’s best friend
🏒 Jock & Nerd
🏒 Bucket List
🏒 Dual POV
This has been one of my favourite reads!!!
The electrical charged combustible hatred between Ryder and Juliette at the start of the book 🔥🔥🔥
Juliette has always been off limits to Ryder because she is his best friends sister! He has shown so much restraint in the past but that is slowly falling apart. Ryder is also going through his own problems with self doubt and not getting along with his new coach
Juliette has always been the straight A student but she realises that she has not truly lived and experienced the full college experience. This is where the bucket list comes in where she wrote 10 things she wanted to experience before finishing college.
When Ryder discovers this list there is no way in the world anyone but him will be helping her to cross those off the list!
I love how their relationship blossomed as they crossed things off her list! All I can say is pool and locker room showers 🥵🌶️🔥
Can’t wait for the next book in the series!! Hope it’s Ford and Carina’s story 🫣
Thanks to Jennifer and Wordsmith Publicity for the arc. This review is my own opinion 😊
A guy who reads a book to find out the things that turn you on and who continues to buy the entire series to keep getting more ideas 😍❤️
My rating : ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
Spice rating: 🌶️🌶️🌶️🌶️
Tropes:
🏒 Hockey romance
🏒 Enemies to lovers
🏒 Brother’s best friend
🏒 Jock & Nerd
🏒 Bucket List
🏒 Dual POV
This has been one of my favourite reads!!!
The electrical charged combustible hatred between Ryder and Juliette at the start of the book 🔥🔥🔥
Juliette has always been off limits to Ryder because she is his best friends sister! He has shown so much restraint in the past but that is slowly falling apart. Ryder is also going through his own problems with self doubt and not getting along with his new coach
Juliette has always been the straight A student but she realises that she has not truly lived and experienced the full college experience. This is where the bucket list comes in where she wrote 10 things she wanted to experience before finishing college.
When Ryder discovers this list there is no way in the world anyone but him will be helping her to cross those off the list!
I love how their relationship blossomed as they crossed things off her list! All I can say is pool and locker room showers 🥵🌶️🔥
Can’t wait for the next book in the series!! Hope it’s Ford and Carina’s story 🫣
Thanks to Jennifer and Wordsmith Publicity for the arc. This review is my own opinion 😊
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