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Charleston Coyotes Hockey #5

Evading the Enforcer

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My peaceful existence gets body-checked when a brooding, grumpy hockey player moves in next door…

The first time I meet Niall O’Rourke, he greets me, wearing little more than a scowl and a demeanor colder than the ice he skates on. My deeply ingrained Southern manners force me to give him the benefit of the doubt, but every interaction we share convinces me he’s a grade-A jerk.

I do my best to avoid him, that is, until he makes a proposition too good to refuse: I pretend to be his fiancée, and in return, he’ll appear on my local television show, which could give Bigfoot’s Hairy Tale the ratings bump needed for national syndication.

Despite our personalities clashing like hockey sticks, I discover beneath his brawny exterior is a man burdened by a complex past and a wounded heart.

But I’m not interested in “fixing” him. I’ve been down that road before, and it never ends well. If only Niall weren’t so hellbent on using his lips to convince me otherwise.

It’s going to take everything in me to evade the enforcer.

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495 reviews3 followers
February 9, 2024
Always a good read from Jacob Chance. Looking forward to the epilogue
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222 reviews1 follower
February 9, 2024
Great story!

Once again, Jacob puts his best skate forward and scores! This was a low angst, slow burn, feel good story with fun and quirky characters. Lucy's happy and sunny attitude vs Niall's grumpiness is the perfect mix and I can't wait for more!
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1,276 reviews23 followers
February 8, 2024
I loved every minute of this, super fun and sweet, grumpy/sunshine novel. Niall moves in next door to Lucy after her bestie moves out. Their first encounter is hilarious and does not bode well for their future encounters. However, he's on the hockey team of her besties boyfriend so it's enviable that they are going to interact with each other.

Lucy is an independent and smart woman who knows exactly what she wants out of life but her new hot neighbor is making her question everything because he is showing her a future that she's quite intrigued by.

Niall has had a rough year and he's still struggling to wrap his mind around it but Lucy is definitely helping with that.

Their story is fun, sweet, spicy and romantic. Love a good grumpy/sunshine plot and this is perfect for that. The slow burn is worth it and when they come together it is explosive. Happy Reading!!
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1,740 reviews17 followers
February 9, 2024
If there is one thing I can rely on it’s as great read whenever I pick up a Jacob Chance book! And this one does exactly that!

This is a fun 180 page book that is perfect way to brighten a cold dreary Midwest afternoon. We are back in Charleston with the hottest hockey team, and it’s Niall’s turn.

Niall and Lucy’s story is a funny slow burn that will melt your heart while you watch them come together. We get to spend time with some of our old friends and make some new ones as well. I love this series, Jacob knows exactly what he’s doing and I will always be first in line for his books.
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191 reviews7 followers
February 8, 2024
This story had me captivated from the very beginning. It’s full of all my favorite tropes, the characters meeting was so funny and the story had many surprises along with laugh out loud moments.

Niall is just the most swooniest grumpy hockey player and I absolutely love him. Things aren’t going the best for him and moving into his life and next door is Lucy.

Lucy is the hard working sunshine that is the match for Naill.
I loved reading their sweet, funny and spicy story that left me with a constant smile and a longing for more of Lucy and Naill’s story.
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1,826 reviews45 followers
February 10, 2024
I love a good light hearted read. This rom com will keep you flipping the pages. Lucy and her Bigfoot loving self is hilarious. Niall was starting over and his plans didn’t include the beauty next door. These two were perfect for one another.
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551 reviews5 followers
February 8, 2024
This series is so good, Jacob knows how to bring the words to the surface and make you feel like you you've known the characters forever. Lucy and Niall are imperfectly perfect. Lucy is very independent, where Niall is a little grumpy and sexy as hell. I love the fun and sparring back and forth while bringing the slow burn to a boil. Loved it!
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254 reviews9 followers
February 9, 2024
Evading the Enforcer is a fun loving and swoonworthy comedic read that will leave you grasping for more. I loved Lucy’s quirkiness that eventually brought grumpy Niall to his knees! As always, Jacob delivered another 5 star release.
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1,051 reviews1 follower
February 19, 2024
Engaging the enforcer!

Niall is a relatively new player for the Coyotes, grumpy and a little closer off due to a heart break a year ago. He moves into a house owned by a team mates girlfriend in the hope of healing. When Lucy, one of his neighbours wakes him, he shows her his grumpy side and is rude! Lucy has a sunny disposition, runs a show about Bigfoot and doesn't like hockey. When Niall's brother and sister come to stay, they become instant friends with Lucy, inviting her for a meal. When they spend time together, Niall's true personality shines through and appearing on Lucy's show only makes them both fall deeper. This was a great read. I love how Jacob makes his characters come alive and the chemistry they have
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2,834 reviews117 followers
February 11, 2024
Lucy and Niall were hilarious and I loved the premise behind them becoming friends.


Lucy is an independent woman who has paved her own way because of her love of Sasquatch. She is hilarious and though her and the broody enforcer don’t have a good first meeting over time they become friends!

Niall has been burned by love and he’s jaded! He finds Lucy attractive but can’t lose his focus over a female anymore. When they become friends a bargain is made and Niall soon discovers that maybe another chance at love is worth it!

A hilarious book that I didn’t want to end! Loved the broody Niall and the fact that Lucy didn’t take his attitude and gave right back!
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582 reviews10 followers
February 29, 2024
I love love reading sports romance, and as always, Jacob Chance does not disappoint.
Grumpy Niall, and Sunshine Lucy were a perfect mix and complimented each other perfectly. This was a fun, sweet & spicy, slow burn read which will leave you wanting more. I hope to see more of this couple in other books. Another outstanding addition to the Charleston Coyotes Hockey Series.
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5,569 reviews53 followers
February 12, 2024
Evading the Enforcer is a thrilling addition to the Charleston Coyotes Hockey series. The story follows the romance between hockey player, Kade, and his childhood friend, Addison, as they navigate their feelings for each other while dealing with the pressures of their careers. The chemistry between the two characters is palpable, and the plot is well-paced with plenty of steamy scenes and heartwarming moments. The writing is engaging and the characters are well-developed, making it easy to become invested in their story. Overall, I highly recommend this book to fans of sports romance and anyone looking for a captivating read.
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5,588 reviews77 followers
February 17, 2024
4 star

I was pulled right into this story. The story has laughs, secrets, and heartbreak.

This is Lucy and Niall‘s story. These two start out as friends and that leads to much more. She wants something from him, and he wants something from her so a deal is struck. A deal was all it was supposed to be but feelings have one of them rethinking everything. Can they build a future, or will they end up less than friends after all the sparks are down flying all around?

I recommend this book.
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3,254 reviews113 followers
February 19, 2024
❤️❤️❤️❤️
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A good read, one that compliments this series perfectly.
Wonderful characters, great to see Niall heading in the right direction after his terrible time with Destiny.
And as always Lucy is a wonderful character and great to see her stoop.
Shame it felt a little unfinished but maybe we’ll get more from these two in the future.
1,105 reviews
June 10, 2025
This was my first Jacob Chance book that I listened to instead of just reading.

Dual persecutive, his and hers. I love that you still get the previous characters floating in and out of his story. This book went super fast. It is is a hockey book, but not too much hockey. The characters are both equally lovable. I love his siblings, they made the book so much more enjoyable. Onto the next book, and sadly the end of the series.
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909 reviews
February 28, 2024
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I don’t have the words to describe how much I love this story. The chemistry between Lucy and Niall is off the charts and I love their banter. Every time I read these books I am never disappointed. I can’t wait for more
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221 reviews1 follower
March 8, 2024
Another great story from the series. Can be read as a standalone but has crossover characters so worth reading all of the series.
Niall is a new player to the Coyotes and he's quite grumpy. He's doesn't make a great first impression on Lucy his neighbour.
The dynamic was an interesting read to see how Mr grumpy would thaw.
Loved side characters new and familiar faces.
I really enjoyed this lighthearted read.
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1,227 reviews19 followers
February 17, 2024
I love this series and I swear each one is my favorite until the next one comes out!! Evading The Enforcer is the fifth book in Jacob’s Charleston Coyotes Hockey series. It can be read as a stand-alone but you should definitely check the others out too! It was sweet, sexy, and full of laughs!

Lucy was told her new neighbor was amazing but when she met him, he was nothing but rude to her. She decided to give him another chance but it didn’t go much better. It wasn’t until Niall needed something from Lucy that he started changing his tune. Would their arrangement force them to get along or blow up in their faces?

I loved Lucy’s job!! I knew it was going to be a good time with Bigfoot and hockey!! Niall may have acted grumpy but he sure was a sweetheart underneath! Watching the two of them work together was so sweet! Glad Lucy was able to be there for Niall!! Can’t wait for the bonus epilogue with these two!
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4,254 reviews53 followers
February 17, 2024
4.5 Stars
This is the fifth book in the series. I'm already a huge fan of this series, but this book proves why I do. Niall and all his teammates have stolen my heart. When they are together it is so much fun and find myself laughing at their antics. I LOVED Lucy to pieces. We got to know her a little in her BFF's book, but I'm so glad Lucy has gotten a story. I lover her job and it fits so well. Why Niall wanted to be traded to the Coyote's is very heartbreaking, but it's going to prove the best move for him. He is bit of a grump, but he doesn't stand a chance against Lucy's sunny personality. I also love she becomes instant friends with Niall's siblings. Lucy brings out the happier relaxed side of Niall that's been missing. A great book with great characters. I couldn't put this one down and read it in a day. The characters had me hooked!
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68 reviews1 follower
February 22, 2024
grump and the sun

From grumpy to sunshine. Bring on Bigfoot sightings , Lucy and Niall for the win, with a little help from hilarious family members. Really enjoyed it.
400 reviews
February 16, 2024
Whose the real match maker?

Now between Mauve and Calista I can't say for sure who the true match maker is for Nial and Lucy. I loved how grumpy Nial was at the beginning and his original nickname from Lucy. It was clear Nial had something to work out and it was wonderful to see him lean on Lucy. It's like his heart knew he could trust her with his emotions but his head had to catch up. What a beautiful story of how neighbors, to friends, to lovers is a great story.
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1,590 reviews13 followers
February 14, 2024
valentine’s special

Jacob chance is one of my go-to writers. I came to this book with one of the worst bitter feelings with regards to a major best selling duet. It was terrible, and I knew that I had to find a book that would erase a terrible reading experience. It was none other than Jacob Chance. This was a great book. Yes he has a formula, but I would take his formula any day over lot of books. This is a well developed story. It was mature in many respects, and it was at his best.
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1,292 reviews25 followers
February 17, 2024
A very fine sports romance

This story, nbr five in the Coyotes hockey series is not the best out of the five, but it is nonetheless deserving of the fabulous four stars I am giving it here. It has a good storyline and the story evolves very naturally. Overall a fine story.
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801 reviews
February 22, 2024
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️.5

𝐿𝑜𝑣𝑒 𝑒𝑣𝑒𝑟𝑦𝑡ℎ𝑖𝑛𝑔 𝑎𝑏𝑜𝑢𝑡 𝑳𝒖𝒄𝒚𝒔' 𝑐ℎ𝑎𝑟𝑎𝑐𝑡𝑒𝑟, 𝑎𝑛𝑑 ℎ𝑜𝑤 𝑐𝑜𝑜𝑙 𝑖𝑠 ℎ𝑒𝑟 𝑗𝑜𝑏!! 𝐼 𝑔𝑜𝑡 𝑚𝑦 𝑟é𝑠𝑢𝑚é 𝑟𝑒𝑎𝑑𝑦 𝑖𝑛 𝑐𝑎𝑠𝑒 𝑠ℎ𝑒 𝑛𝑒𝑒𝑑𝑠 𝑎𝑛 𝑎𝑠𝑠𝑖𝑠𝑡𝑎𝑛𝑡...😉

𝐴𝑛𝑑 𝑖𝑠 𝑎 𝑔𝑜𝑜𝑑 𝑡ℎ𝑖𝑛𝑔 𝑡ℎ𝑎𝑡 𝑡ℎ𝑒𝑟𝑒 𝑤𝑎𝑠𝑛'𝑡 𝑚𝑢𝑐ℎ 𝑎𝑏𝑜𝑢𝑡 𝑡ℎ𝑒 𝑟𝑒𝑎𝑠𝑡ℎ𝑒𝑖𝑟 𝑡ℎ𝑒 𝑡𝑟𝑎𝑑𝑒 𝑵𝒊𝒂𝒍𝒍 𝑑𝑖𝑑, 𝑏𝑒𝑐𝑎𝑢𝑠𝑒 𝑡ℎ𝑒 𝑙𝑖𝑡𝑡𝑙𝑒 𝑤𝑒 𝑔𝑜𝑡 ℎ𝑎𝑑 𝑚𝑒 𝑒𝑥𝑡𝑟𝑒𝑚𝑒|𝑦 𝑢𝑛_ℎ𝑎𝑝𝑝𝑦.... 𝐼'𝑚 𝑛𝑜𝑡 𝑠𝑢𝑟𝑒 𝐼 𝑤𝑜𝑢𝑙𝑑 ℎ𝑎𝑣𝑒 𝑟𝑒𝑎𝑐𝑡𝑒𝑑 𝑠𝑜 𝑙𝑒𝑣𝑒𝑙 ℎ𝑒𝑎𝑑𝑒𝑑 𝑎𝑏𝑜𝑢𝑡 𝑖𝑡...

𝑇ℎ𝑒 𝑜𝑛𝑙𝑦 𝑖𝑠𝑠𝑢𝑒, 𝑖𝑡 𝑤𝑎𝑠 𝑡𝑜𝑜 𝑠ℎ𝑜𝑟𝑡!! 𝐼 𝑤𝑎𝑛𝑡𝑒𝑑 𝑚𝑜𝑟𝑒 𝑜𝑓 𝑡ℎ𝑖𝑠 𝑐ℎ𝑎𝑟𝑎𝑐𝑡𝑒𝑟𝑠..... 𝑜𝑓 𝑎𝑙𝑙 𝑜𝑓 𝑡ℎ𝑒𝑚, 𝑡ℎ𝑖𝑠 𝑡𝑒𝑎𝑚 𝑚𝑒𝑚𝑏𝑒𝑟𝑠 ℎ𝑎𝑣𝑒 𝑎 𝑠𝑝𝑒𝑐𝑖𝑎𝑙 𝑏𝑜𝑛𝑑...





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540 reviews16 followers
February 14, 2024
Short but sweet

This wasn't a very long book, it was short and sweet and to the point. It did leave me wanting more, but so do most of the books in this series. I loved Niall and Lucy. They are both older and mature and not into playing games. I really liked that Lucy is a self sufficient woman who doesn't need a man to define her. It feels like I just flew through this book, but maybe that's a testament to how good it was. I'm definitely a fan of this series.
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417 reviews7 followers
February 10, 2024
This series just keeps getting better and better!! Jacob Chance wrote an amazing story. I really loved it as well as hanging with the other Coyotes and there ladies.

Niall is amazing and my heart broke for him and what he’s going through. It’s was terrible! I love how Lucy was the catalyst for him to move on. Lucy is absolutely awesome! I love how she is so independent and of course her Bigfoot obsession. Together they’re a fantastic couple .

Niall brother and sister are hysterical, their relationship was an added bonus to the story.

Overall I loved everything about this book , it’s definitely a must read along with the rest of the series!!
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1,203 reviews30 followers
February 13, 2024
Beautiful Read

I absolutely fell in love with these two. Niall and Lucy are phenomenal together. They are definitely a couple to remember. I will say that I personally don’t like one thing but, Jacob did an excellent enough job that I was able to over look it. The writing and flow of this book is top notch. I beyond recommend this book and author.
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1,501 reviews1 follower
February 22, 2024
Another awesome book from Jacob Chance! I love the Coyotes! Lucy is the best character ever. She has the best job ever. She is happy in her life, except that her bestie moved in with her boyfriend and rented her house to the grumpiest man ever. I seriously loved every bit of this book!!
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1,179 reviews35 followers
February 10, 2024
Nothing to evade here; I loved every second of this grumpy sunshine, hockey story from Jacob Chance.

Niall and Lucy were freaking awesome. He's a good-hearted marshmallow in a tough enforcers body. Lucy is the quirky and totally adorable, Bigfoot chasing, girl-next-door. Literally.

Niall and Lucy's relationship was so cute, and Niall's family was awesome. Despite ending rather abruptly, I was super glad to be back with the Coyote family in this adorable story. Wishing for an epilogue, though!
1,191 reviews10 followers
February 13, 2024
Love it!

I am in love with these two. They are perfect together. They compliment each other so well.
From one grumpy encounter to the next, you could feel the smexual tension. You just knew they would be a match made in heaven.
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