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The Fury Family #1

Dirty Pucking Player

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Only one word can describe Sebastian “Bash” Fury...
DIRTY!
He’s dirty hot. A dirty talker. And a dirty player.
On the ice, he truly earns his nickname.
He bashes opponents without regard for the rules or safety.
Which is precisely why I can’t have him on my team.
As the first female head coach in the NHL, all eyes are on me, waiting for me to fail.
A man like Bash Fury is a liability who could ruin my career.
Even worse, he’ll destroy my willpower.
I should despise that cocky bastard.
But something about his swagger and quick smile make him irresistibly charming.
Despite my best efforts, things are heating up and the ice around my heart is starting to melt....
All because of this dirty player.

Dirty Pucking Player is the first book in The Fury Family Series from USA Today Bestselling Author Gwyn Mcnamee. Grab this steamy, forbidden, enemies to lovers hockey romance about a hard-hitting, cocky player and the female coach who hates to love him.

318 pages, Kindle Edition

Published September 14, 2023

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544 reviews37 followers
September 12, 2025
Hockey!

Yes hockey but a twist! Not dark, I mean heavy moments for sure and could’ve gone dark but did not…. still a good story! The twist is a female protagonist hockey coach- love!!
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657 reviews27 followers
September 25, 2023
You can't deny the chemistry Bash and Greer had. Even when they argued the tension was on point.

I really liked the story and it didn't have as much drama as I was expecting which made me so happy 😭. But I couldn't connect with neither of them. I think I couldn't really get passed the way they behaved in the beginning.

I understand this man is not supposed to be the sweet, shy type but damn did he get on my nerves at the start of the book. I didn't like how he thought he walked on water and could get away with anything and talking to people however he wanted just cause he was a good player. 🥴🥴

I could have loved Greer especially cause she was the coach to a MENS hockey team but the way she let this man talk to her at first had me so mad. Just knowing that she wouldn't let anyone else speak to her like that and let hi cause he's hot was so 🥴. Overall she's definitely a bad@ss and I admire her but she just needed to stand up when it came to him.

Besides that I did enjoy the book and the back and forth between them once he stopped acting like that. There was an unexpected thing that happened that really had me shocked.

NGL him sacrificing something so important to him for her definitely earned him some Brownie points.
4,809 reviews9 followers
January 29, 2024
struggled

Have to say bash was an overconfident and cocky character that I really struggled to like. Coach was a determined gal but honestly she caved to bash so quickly and constantly I struggled to like either of them. Add in the scenario that one of them has to give up their job and it just felt messy. Epilogue was the best bit of the book.
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2,800 reviews20 followers
May 17, 2024
DNF I couldn’t get into the book because Bash was too disrespectful toward Greer who deserved a different kind of respect due to her position, but she also didn’t demonstrate the kind of self respect that would make her an appealing character to me. I’m not being judgy here - it’s a book. It was just not going well enough to keep me reading but others might like it just fine. I plan to read other books in the series because I love this author.
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Author 1 book33 followers
January 31, 2024
I despise "Bash" with a deep seeded passion. Not just arrogant, cocky, but rude, demeaning, and nasty.

Geer, I liked,slightly more. She felt like the walking version of a doormat!

Neither one got much better as the story went on.
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1,928 reviews51 followers
December 8, 2023
2.5 stars but I'm feeling generous. It was a well thought out plot but some things felt rushed. There was not nearly as much smut and dirty talk based on the cover. A few actually detailed scenes, and a lot of closed door transitions. The ending was sweet but I found myself wanting to more closure with Bob and Steve.
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233 reviews15 followers
September 14, 2023
“Bash Fury isn’t crack. He’s ten times worse. He’s heroin. One hit is all you need to become addicted. And I sure as hell am. To his touch. To his kiss. To everything about him, even his damn arrogant grin.”

⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
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Sebastian (Bash) Fury!!! His name alone screams hot af hockey player. Boy oh boy is he fire on and off the ice. You have to meet Bash Fury!

Gwyn gave us a bit of a twist with this story. She gave us a female NHL coach. Greer Waterson is a strong sassy woman that all little girls can look up to. While Greer is in a male dominated sport she gets challenged by a new trade that was thrown onto her team. This new challenge comes in the form of Bash Fury. Bash is known as a dirty player. He plays passionate and fierce, on and off the ice. The banter and tension between these two is scorching hot right from the beginning. This complex enemies to lovers story has a lot of tug of war between this strong willed couple. Coach and player relationship is a big fat no no. Once those lines are blurred what do they do next? Can a coach and player romantic relationship continue? This forbidden romance was a page turner. I devoured this book in one sitting.

“Greer’s attempted denial of the attraction between us is just that…laughable. It’s like denying that earth revolves around the sun.”

Iconic line:
“My eyes are up here”

Tropes: Workplace Romance, Hockey, Female Coach, Enemies to Lovers, Forbidden Romance, Secret Relationship.

Profile Image for Karen.
582 reviews4 followers
September 15, 2023
This is my first book by this author, and I can't wait to dive into the rest of the series! 

Sebastian "Bash" Fury is a dirty talking, hot as sin hockey player that can't seem to stay out of trouble on the ice. When he is suspended and traded to another team where the coach pushes all his buttons, he may get into more trouble off the ice than on. 

Greer is the first female hockey coach in the NFL, and she didn't get there by being soft or letting anyone push her around. When Sebastian Fury comes walking into practice late and cocky as hell, she lets him know that she is a force to be reckoned with on and off the ice. 

I loved the push and pull between Bash and Greer. The way she tried to hate him for his arrogance and swagger, but it only drew her in and made it that much harder to resist. I loved how Greer was strong and determined when it came to her career, but behind closed doors, she was vulnerable. 
Sebastian was off the charts sex and sin with the level of filth that passed his lips, I was melting. Even though he wasn't looking forever, he made an effort to build trust and take care of Greer. The twist was unexpected and added another level to this amazing story. 

If you love enemies to lovers, forbidden romance, and page scorching dirty talk, then you don't want to miss this hot and sweet book about learning to let go and live a little. 
767 reviews4 followers
July 5, 2024
Didn’t finish after chapter 4. It was just too cliche for me. The characters acted exactly the way you’d expect them to act, the situations were predictable and the characters reactions were also predictable. So I’m not interested in them because I can guess how they’re gonna act or what they’re gonna say.

I also don’t like Bash. He’s gross in every way. His inner monologue matches his outward behavior and it’s not a good picture. He has no remorse for anything or regrets or humility. Sometimes guys who are rough around the edges at least have some redeeming qualities when you hear their thoughts or learn more about them. But the more I hear this guys point of view the more I just don’t like him. He’s lusting after his new coach immediately. Including telling us every time his cock twitches around her and him jerking off to her the same day they meet. Along with the cliche of how he gets off on thinking of her all pissed off and riled up and angry. Just…no.
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125 reviews
March 13, 2024
i wont ever read a book with the word “pucking” in the title ever again
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1,169 reviews91 followers
May 5, 2024
The first couple of chapters started strong for this book, but then it felt almost insta-love. I didn't really buy the connection between characters.
Profile Image for Kim Nicole.
696 reviews1 follower
November 13, 2023
Since I read two of Gwyn’s books earlier this year I’ve been a fan. Those two books opened my eyes to the epitome of how to write romance. Maybe it was the subject matter, the way it was written, swoon factor or just my pure enjoyment of the books. Regardless, it made me want to read more stories from her and this series as well as the Hawke Family seem to be what she is known for. The Fury Family is a relatively new series, I think it came out this year but the Hawke Family seems like it has been written over a span of many years, especially since she is now on the second generation. Before I start that series though, I really wanted to read about the Fury Family. The blurb alone had my ovaries singing and excitement humming in my heart. However, I was mildly surprised what it actually entailed. What I’ve noticed in these series is Gwyn likes to have both alpha females and males come together romantically. In this case, Greer was Bash’s boss. It seems like the heroine will be the one in the big house, calling the shots based on this series and the “Scandalous Slips” series. This is a nice change from all other books I’ve read that usually place the hero in the higher role and heroine directly under, pun intended, the hero. Anyway, now that I’ve set up how I’m expecting Gwyn’s books to go, let me finally talk about this book. I was ready to be blown away by this book as I was in the last two of hers I read but it didn’t do that for me. I loved the story, but Bash and Greer were the type of couple who just fought for dominance. It got old after a while. Bash was arrogant, hot tempered and cocky, whereas Greer was stubborn, nervous and cared too much. Both wanted their way or the highway and it was too much to take in. This was definitely a lust driven story and need for control. Bash wanted to control Greer and Greer wanted to control Bash. They argued and fought with each other throughout a big portion of the story and I just wanted them to passionately love and feel for each other. There was some definite hate fucking included in this but they both wanted it this way and would give anything to have it. They were addicted to each other but it came across as lust and I would have wanted more emotion. This book was mainly driven by sex but hockey did play a huge part in this story. There was a time in this book where I thought Bash would never let Greer in and his attitude and way he went about it was very childish. He had two personalities, his hockey one and his vulnerable one. The one that wants to be liked, appreciated and loved. When this Bash came out, it was a dream and when the hockey one was present, you can forget breaking down that facade. I wouldn’t have had a problem with this book, had I seen more of the sweet side of Bash and the part of Greer that wanted to be cherished. To me there was too much beating around the bush and not enough feelings being discussed. It was just whatever feels good in this moment. I had a hard time falling in love with the hero and heroine, but it was a good story so you get a 4 from me. Here’s hoping the next story does more.
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1,690 reviews97 followers
September 14, 2023
Full Review posted at A Book Lovin' Mama's Blog

I’ve been living a rock, it seems, because this is my first time reading a Gwyn McNamee book. How is that even possible when her books have been on my TBR? I’m glad I made time and finished reading her Dirty Pucking Player. This book is about a Forbidden Hockey Romance between a Hockey Player and his Coach that he can’t seem to keep away from, even though, in the beginning, they tend to butt heads.

I loved the back-and-forth banter between Greer and Bash and how they eventually gave in to their desires, even though they knew they had to be careful. There is a power dynamic shift with the characters off the ice that I loved reading. Greer has a different side from when she’s not coaching, and Bash brings it out when he’s with her. Yes, the spice was hot between these two characters, and I was all for it, even though I knew it was forbidden.

I loved Greer’s character because of her determination and strength in working with an all-male NHL hockey team, especially when dealing with someone like Bash. She was one tough Coach, and I would have been scared to work with her because she meant business. It took me some time to like Bash because his personality was all over the place. Obviously, he was in love with Greer, but he wasn’t a relationship kind of guy. He was giving me whiplash with him not communicating with Greer, but eventually, he redeems himself. He had to work on some things before he admitted how he felt for Greer.

The ending had me in all my feelings because Gwyn McNamee gave me an actual ending between the characters that felt real, especially since, you know, eventually, the characters will be caught. Don’t worry, it’s a HEA, and it works for both characters in their favor. This is where Bash redeemed himself the most, and I friggin’ loved him.

Overall, I enjoyed the first book in Gwyn McNamee’s Fury Family series and can’t wait to continue this series, especially since the other Fury family members were introduced or mentioned in this book. Gwyn McNamee found herself a new fan after reading this book. =)

Would I recommend this book? Yes. I recommend this book to readers in their Hockey Romance Era and are looking for a Forbidden Romance between a female Hockey Coach who knows how to deal with a tempered Hockey Player on and off the ice.

Favorite Quote(s): “Come on, Bash” –my words come out breathy and heavy with need–“now you’re just playing dirty.” He pulls back and flashes a grin, my arousal glistening on his lips. “Baby, I always play dirty, and you haven’t seen anything yet.”

Bash Fury isn’t crack. He’s ten times worse. He’s heroin. One hit is all you need to become addicted. And I sure as hell am. To his touch. To his kiss. To everything about him, even his damn arrogant grin.
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1,674 reviews29 followers
September 25, 2023
The way I'm reading all these Ice Hockey steamy romances, I feel like I'm a Puck bunny by proxy 🤣🤣🤣.
Gwyn most certainly knows how to write and traps you into the book world. I honestly read this non stop and in one go, as I was so enraptured by it from the beginning.
Bash Fury is great at what he does but he has a lot of fury and a hot head. Finally he was dismissed from his team because he has surpassed his warnings.
Now Greer is trying to make it in the big game world dominated by the men. I loved that this book was portraying the struggle a female has in these roles.
So being the only female coach it's already hard. Now her boss has brought in a hot head that will ruin her chance of having a good team.
Well he ruined a lot more than she expected. Her walls around her heart.
"She was A complex mix of sweet and sassy. Hard and soft. Reserved and reckless."
This is exactly what she was and more. I loved her strength in trying to be the change.
Their every heated conversation ended up leading to where they knew it would from the start. So they thought they would get it out of their system and move on.
Their connection and chemistry was pure fire. Loved them two together, but I loved the way he supported, respected and adored hee for what she was doing as a coach. That was brilliant.
Unfortunately Forbidden relationship only leads upto catastrophy.
Can either of them admit their feelings and choose love over career?
They both have a lot of issues to work through. Can they find HEA?
Great Sports Romance with sports action, family, friends, love and spice.
Now onto the next book and I know Gwyn will write another great book.

Favourite Quotes:

"Arguing with her is the best foreplay I’ve ever experienced. And we’ve been building to this since the moment we met. Every snide comment. Every witty retort. Every wisecrack. They’ve all been nothing more than a sexual dance designed to get us to this point."

"He pulls back and flashes a grin, my arousal glistening on his lips. “Baby, I always play dirty, and you haven’t seen anything yet.”

“My eyes are up here, Coach.”

"Who would have thought the woman who hated me so much only a few weeks ago would let me finger-f#ck her in a strip club?"


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1,478 reviews34 followers
September 10, 2023
“Everything she does that should push me away has only driven me closer and made me want her more.”

Hockey, heat, spicy banter and a so much angst…this story has it all. From the moment that Bash and Greer meet, they clash, but underneath all the fiery words, lies a deep-seated attraction to one another that cannot be denied. These two clash on and off the ice and it’s so much fun to watch.

“You challenge me, Greer—on the ice, in the bedroom, in life.”

Greer was spirited, tough as nails and independent. She was the first female coach of a hockey team so she felt that she had a lot to prove. When her team gets a new player who has a reputation for being a hot-head, she’s not happy and she’s determined to put him in his place.

“Greer has crashed into my life in a way I never could have anticipated and managed to use her strength to attack the walls around my heart designed to keep anyone out who might make me care.”

Bash is stubborn, arrogant, and selfish, but he was also possessive, protective and such a dirty talker. He is single-mindedly focused on his career and nothing and no one will get in his way….until he meets Greer. She pierces his guarded heart in a way he didn’t expect. I loved watching him start to soften for her and to realize that sometimes there are more important things in life than your job and to start to think about how actions can affect others.

“She’s the thing you hold on to, what you cling to like a lifeline in a tempest, and she became mine without me even realizing it.”

The snarky banter and push and pull relationship between these two absolutely smoking hot. They were combustible. They were so much alike in some ways and so different in others. Their complicated relationship was fun, spicy, angsty and heartbreaking at times. Their story took a turn that was unexpected, but added a depth to the story that made the characters even more relatable. Greer and Bash were perfect for each other and their fiery relationship was a lot of fun to watch. I can’t wait for the next book in this series.
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1,399 reviews30 followers
September 14, 2023
Dirty Pucking Player is the first book in the new Fury Family Series by Gwyn McNamee, featuring a steamy enemies to lovers, forbidden hockey romance for Bash and Greer. For a woman to reach the pinnacle of her career as the first female NHL coach, Greer should be very proud, but also careful. Everyone is watching her for the slightest mistake. So, giving into the fiery chemistry she has with the new player the GM just saddled her with would probably not be her best idea. His mouth is as dirty as his play on the ice, and she can’t resist him. Will her heart and her career survive the heat they generate?

This was the first book I’ve read by this author, and I was pleasantly surprised! The book starts with some hockey action, which got me focused and engaged, and as soon as Bash and Greer are on the same pages the tension and angst are off to the races! I couldn’t put the book down! Yes, they have a palpable chemistry and the steamy scenes get pretty spicy, but there is so much more to this story than what I expected at first. The characters’ emotions run deeper, and there are secrets and drama to contend with, along with a couple surprises too!! The forbidden romance angle was exciting and definitely added to the drama, and felt different from other books because the FMC was the one in the power position which was a refreshing dynamic that was fun to read. I enjoyed the supporting characters as well and the dynamic that they added to the story and the framework for the series, though it felt odd that Jameson didn’t make an appearance or have any direct dialogue, only a few references, given that the series is about the 3 siblings. I truly loved watching Bash and Greer evolve and learn about themselves in order to determine what was most important for them. I wasn’t ready for their story to end! I can’t wait to read Rachel story, and Jameson’s too!

I received a free ARC, and am leaving this review voluntarily.
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1,175 reviews33 followers
November 22, 2023
Bash Fury is known for losing it on the ice. He may be the best player in the league, but he also spends lots of time in the penalty box and has multiple suspensions for his aggressive behavior. Behavior that just earned him another suspension and was being traded.

He has busted his butt for the last five years making it to the top of the division every season, five All-Star teams and was the fan favorite. But even he knew that he had gone too far when he saw at the damage he did to the opposing player... even though he deserved it after going after their goalie again and again behind the referee's back.

Greer Waterson looked at the GM in disbelief. Bash Fury has been traded to her team and there is absolutely nothing she can do about it. She can't believe that after all her achievements this is what fate has thrown her way.

Greer is the head coach of the expansion team Scorpions and despite it being their first year and her being the only female coach in professional hockey they are very close to making the Stanley Cup playoffs. She has paid her dues by winning the Olympics and also being assistant coach of the men's Olympic team. But this is a man's world and despite her resume, the world of hockey acts like the team's stats are just a stroke of luck.

She was told when she was hired that she would have complete control of the team... except where Sebastion Fury was concerned. He was added to the team without her input and despite his actions on ice she wasn't allowed to bench him.

I loved this story! It is very well written and the characters are fully developed and relatable! This is the first time I have read anything by this author and wow! Bash Fury is something else... gorgeous and charming - just a wink has the women falling at his feet, but he is known for his uncontrollable rage on the ice. Greer is fighting for recognition in a man's sport. This is enemies-to-lovers at its best!

This book is action-packed from beginning to end and will set your Kindle on fire! Can't wait to read the other books in this series! Highly recommend!
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278 reviews
September 30, 2023
Dirty Pucking Player was a great start to Gwyn McNamee’s newest series that is focused on the Fury family. This book is about NHL bad boy, Bash Fury and NHL head coach, Greer Waterson.

Bash is a hotheaded alpha male on and off the ice. When his temper gets him traded, he ends up on Greer's team. Part of what drew him to her was how badass she was, he respected her skill and knowledge, even when he was being an arrogant ass

Greer is the only female coach in the NHL and Bash admires her, but isn't going to make it easy on her. She is totally bada$$!!!! She is strong and not willing to put up with Bash’s crap.

I really enjoyed the chemistry between Bash and Greer. Their attraction is instant and Greer fights it, while Bash is pushing the limits. Both Greer and Bash have very strong dominant personalities.

I really enjoyed the power dynamic, where the female was the one in the position of power, when their careers came into play. There was a great balance between the storyline and the spiciness. I love a good hockey romance and this one is a great choice. It had a sweet HEA, but I appreciated that you saw the sacrifices the characters had to make in their lives in order to achieve that HEA. I absolutely love Gwyn's writing!!! She has a way of surprising you with dirty talk that sometimes comes out of nowhere. Her characters are fun, flawed and smoking hot. Forbidden love, close proximity, angsty, dirty talk and I loved the banter. This book was well written and it kept me engaged throughout the whole story. I also loved the little twist near the end, it gave the story that air of romantic suspense!! This is an amazing book with some explosive spice for anyone that loves a great enemies-to-lovers, forbidden romance. It’s a must read!!!
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193 reviews7 followers
September 11, 2023
⭐️: 4.5/5
🌶️: 3/5

Whew!! Where do I begin?? I loved this book and I’m hoping all other readers enjoy this one as much as I did. This is the best hockey romance I’ve read so far and I’ve only read 3. I feel like this read is heavy in plot and that it doesn’t take away from the spice at all. As a matter of fact, it makes me appreciate the spice more!

Sebastian “Bash” Fury & Coach Greer Waterson are domineering hotheads in their own rights and can very clearly handle their own, but the budding spark allows them to see that it’s okay to rely on one another, thus bringing out the greatness in each other, and I absolutely LOVE that.

The characters are highly dimensional with very realistic flaws and both get called out a lot for their shenanigans. Did I mention the spice is quite explosive? Ugh, I strongly recommend this book because it’s not as long of a read and the characters have more to them than just being a hockey player and the first female hockey coach to lead her male team to the Stanley Cup.

My only ick is that we didn’t get much of Jameson the same way we got Rachel (who each have their own stories), so it seemed like he was thrown in there. ALL in ALL, Splendid writing!
125 reviews9 followers
September 13, 2023
🏒Hockey Romance
🏒Enemies to Lovers
🏒Workplace Romance
🏒Forbidden Romance

The banter and angst in this story kept me turning the pages so fast! Bash and Greer had tension from the start and it didn’t take long for things to heat up on and off the ice for these two.

Greer is the first female NHL head coach and she isn’t very happy when she learns that the cocky Bash Fury is being traded to her team mid season after he has gotten kicked off his team.

Bash is an arrogant, hot headed NHL player and he is trouble on and off the ice. This man is pure sex and has a dirty mouth that will make you melt.

“It really is too bad he’s such a cocky a$$hole because one thing I can’t deny about Bash Fury is he is hot. The kin’s of dirty hot that gives you dreams that have you waking up panting with your hand between your legs.”

The push and pull between these two had my emotions all over the place. Their relationship was spicy and perfect and I loved watching it develop.

“I gave you an out here, Coach. You didn’t take it. You have no idea what’s in store for you.”

I can’t wait to read the rest of the series!
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1,340 reviews14 followers
September 27, 2023
Bash Fury has just been traded thanks to yet another suspension, the Scorpions are his last hope. Will he finally find a way to control his rage? Or, will he risk everything he's worked for?

Coach Greer Waterson has spent her life smashing barriers and crushing stereotypes. The last thing she expected was a wild and cocky player who threatens her dreams both off and on the ice.

A H-O-T hockey romance both off and on the ice as Bash and Greer navigate expectations and assumptions from family and work. The balance of power and control, boundaries, and secrets - so, so, good.

Oh, and if you love ....

🏒 Enemies to Lovers
🏒 Forbidden/ Work-Place romance
🏒 Two person POV
🏒 Great build up and tension
🏒 Angst
🏒 Lots of banter
🏒 Plenty of dirty talk
🏒 Delicious Book Cover


A Scorchin Hot Read (☕🔥🔥🔥🔥). Caution, may lead to unexpected need to turn on the A/C. So steamy the pages ignite. May include a dash of Erotic elements or allude to further exploration of desire and need.

Thank you Gwyn McNamee for the advance reader copy for review consideration. All opinions are my own.
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616 reviews2 followers
September 4, 2023
Dirty Pucking Player is the first novel in The Fury Family series by Gwyn McNamee. It is something else. You'd think it was just about a star hockey player that was a player in his personal life too, but it is so much more than that!

Greer Waterson is the first female NHL coach. She's done it all, played hockey since she was a kid, gone to the Olympics, won medals, and even assisted coached, but now she is in the spotlight. So, what the worst thing that someone making the break through as a female in a male-domintated sport could do...you guessed it, and she did it.

Sebastian "Bash" Fury is in his prime, but unfortunately, he is a liability. So, when his fighting gets him somewhere he doesn't expect, can he make something of it. Or will he just get himself in trouble in a different way?

This novel hit so many chords on the feelings chart - it was deep at times! The growth the characters experienced and their issues were so relatable! I really enjoyed Greer and Bash and cannot wait for Rachel and Jameson's stories next!
13 reviews1 follower
September 14, 2023
Dirty Pucking Player was a great start to Gwyn McNamee’s newest series focused on the Fury family. This book is about Bash Fury (NHL bad boy) and Greer Waterson (NHL head coach) and how they find themselves entangled in a relationship that neither know how to navigate without losing big in some part of their lives. While I didn’t love every part of Bash’s and Greer’s personality, I thought that Gwyn did an excellent job of crafting this story. I also really enjoyed the power dynamic where the female was the one in the position of power where their careers came into play. This book had a good level of spice. Not so much to where there was no story, but not so little that you are left wanting more. It was a great balance, in my opinion. I love a good hockey romance and this one is a solid choice. It had a sweet HEA, but I appreciated that you saw the sacrifices that had to be made in their lives in order to achieve that. All too often books just magically end happily without anyone having to sacrifice anything (which I absolutely adore, don’t get me wrong), but this was much more realistic in terms of real life. I am really looking forward to seeing what the other Fury siblings have to offer in this new series. Happy reading!!
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1,415 reviews19 followers
September 14, 2023
This is a standalone enemies-to-lovers hockey romance.

The steam between these two is instant and they struggle to stay away from each other.

I enjoyed the role switch where Greer is Bash's boss, it added more tension to the book.

Bash plays dirty on and off the ice, but something about his coach Greer just keeps him coming back for more. It took me a while to like his character but watching his usual ways change was addictive to read. By halfway through the book I was really rooting for the guy.

Now Greer.... for someone who has fought her way through the main dominated sport, surrounded by men like Bash, she turned to mush once he turned up. I wanted to shout at her to have more willpower but alas she just didn't around Bash, I'm not sure many other women would either. I disliked her best friend, she seriously did not grasp the seriousness of the situation at all.

This is steamy, but does come with a realistic HEA, where someone has to make a huge sacrifice so they can be together.

- hockey romance
- enemies to lovers
- workplace romance
- forbidden romance
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2,308 reviews22 followers
September 19, 2023
This is the first book in The Fury Family series and if you enjoy reading hockey/sports, enemies to lovers romance then this is one you definitely want to pick up. Sebastian, aka Bash, Fury is a hockey superstar. He comes by it honestly. His one flaw is his destructive attitude which leads him to deal with the consequences of his actions and being traded to a new team. Greer is a woman, the only NHL coach, and the head coach of the team where Bash has landed. The pressure is on her to do well with her rookie team and give her the accolades that she is due for everything that she has achieved. From the get-go, Bash has pushed every one of Greer’s buttons and it takes a lot of patience for her to deal with the situation. Making matters worse is the attraction that she feels for him. Can Greer tame the wild athlete and bring him to heel or will everything she has worked for be compromised? This is one story that readers need to read for themselves to feel the intricacies of the stellar writing by the author. I highly recommend this book and cannot wait for more.
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Author 5 books4 followers
March 13, 2024
Great story...except. Here we have a strong-willed woman who has made it into the nearly impossible position as head coach of an NHL team. I can't imagine what it took for her to get there. She's proved herself to the league, management, her players. All the respect from me. I'm loving it.

Along comes this arrogant jerk of a once-megastar hockey player who has self-destructed. This team is his last chance. He amps up his arrogance right out the gate to establish he's hot stuff. Then. This amazing NHL coach, this incredible woman who has fought tooth and nail to achieve her rightful place in this male-dominated sport... caves. Crumbles. Shuts down.

I nearly stopped reading because I was so incensed, so freaking angry. But I read on. I suppose the story is a good one, but I had a difficult time getting past how this strong woman became mush because of some jerk who had all this sex appeal, yet couldn't control himself professionally. Color me disgusted that the continuity of her strength had to be sacrificed to the alpha male.
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1,525 reviews45 followers
September 11, 2023
🄳🄸🅁🅃🅈 🄿🅄🄲🄺🄸🄽🄶 🄿🄻🄰🅈🄴🅁 by @gwynmcnamee ARC Review 🏒

𝕋𝕣𝕠𝕡𝕖𝕤 / 𝕎𝕙𝕒𝕥 𝕥𝕠 𝔼𝕩𝕡𝕖𝕔𝕥
🏒 Enemies to Lovers
🏒 Forbidden Romance
🏒 Workplace Romance

📚 Available September 14

Rating- ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️/5
Spice- 🌶️🌶️

I swear Bash made me want to hit him and kiss him all at the same time. He was so infuriating at times!!! But mannnnnn was he 🥵

Greer was so headstrong and determined to prove her worth being a female NHL coach and she really did prove herself worthy.

The tension between them from the beginning to when it finally exploded was amazing!! they truly deserved their HEA.

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656 reviews4 followers
February 22, 2024
Hockey and Love 💘

I just finished reading this story and it was really good. This is one of my favorite tropes to read. Bash is unapologetic him. He is handsome, rich, smooth talker and charming. He is a hockey player that have a bad reputation. Bash is cocky and knows his worth. He is dealing with a lot then added he is transfer to another team. Then he meets his match. Greer is the first woman coach in NHL. She is smart, sassy, beautiful and dedicated. She has a lot riding to be successful. She is a tough coach. Greer is ready for the season when she found out that Bash will be joining her team. She did not expect she met her match. They started out as enemies in the beginning then turn into lovers. They're journey to their happy ever after was tough. This is my first time reading from this author and I like it. Gwyn had me excited, mad, sad then happy. Great work Gwyn McNamee!
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