Pucking Ever After

Jacksonville Rays #2.5

by Emily Rath

From the International Bestselling Jacksonville Rays Hockey Series comes a second Happily Ever After novella!

PUCKING EVER VOL 2 provides readers with SEVEN new chapters of happily ever after content. This volume spans five years and includes swoony and spicy HEA stories for both the Price Family (PUCKING AROUND) and Tess & Ryan (PUCKING WILD).

"Come on daddy...don't make me beg."

"I can't breathe for wanting you. I have no pride left."

"Mars...do you love me?"

PUCKING EVER VOL 2 is a special collection of bonus scenes meant to be read after PUCKING WILD (book #2 in the Jax Rays hockey romance series). A list of tropes and tags can be found at the author's website.

Genres: Romance, Sports Romance, Hockey, Sports, Why Choose, Hockey Romance, Audiobook

262 pages, Kindle Edition

First published November 22, 2023

About the author

Emily Rath is a USA Today and international bestselling author whose chart-topping, sex-positive, queer-inclusive fantasy and romance novels include the Second Sons Regency romances, the Tuonela Duet fantasy novels, and the ‘why choose’ Jacksonville Rays Hockey Romances. A former university professor, she holds PhDs in Political Science and Peace Studies. Emily lives with her husband, son, and cats in the Pacific Northwest. She can be found online at EmilyRathBooks.com, on Instagram @emilyrathauthor and on TikTok @emilyrathbooks.

Reviews

[Dani (Daniiireads) · Rating 4 out of 5]

Caleb and Mars forever

[Sabrina · Rating 4 out of 5]

Chapters 3 & 4 were anxiety inducing.. how could you do that Emily 😭 and the dentist chapters lmao pure comedy before things got real that’s all I will say.

Caleb and mars 🥺 I didn’t realize how much I would love these two together. Things get sorta intense in what happens next for them after so many years and here both of them were struggling to accept that they wanted more from each other. everything just felt more vulnerable and honest between them here and I loved it

In my honest opinion, pucking around was extremely too damn long for no reason and idk how I read it all (shamelessly admitting it was for the smut 🫣) but these novellas? I love & enjoyed them so much!! Can’t wait for vol. 3 because I need more of the price family

[Milo (if lost, return to hot fictional character) · Rating 5 out of 5]

there will never be a day where i’ll be giving a pucking around universe book under 5 stars

[Carol [Goodreads Addict] · Rating 5 out of 5]

Pucking Ever After: Volume 2 is book #2.5 in the Jacksonville Rays series by Emily Rath. This is a collection of bonus scenes for both the Price Family and for Tess and Ryan Langley. You MUST have read the previous books in this series before you read this.

Oh my ever lovin’ heart! I cried, yes cried, MORE THAN ONCE, reading these chapters. There is SO MUCH here! So many things have changed with these characters. It’s funny because it’s been awhile since I read the last book so I kind of forgot how much I love these characters. How deeply I am invested into this world. Emily Rath has such a beautiful way of telling her stories. And the sexy scenes are scorching!

There are additions to the families, the relationships between the characters are growing and changing. But one thing that hasn’t changed is the love between all of these lovely characters. The love just leaps off the pages and straight into my heart.

I love the way that Emily Rath just keeps adding depth to these relationships. Once each book is finished, she doesn’t just move on to the next book. She keeps adding, giving us more, making us love them more. The next book in the series is Poppy St. James book in Pucking Sweet. But, we are also promised some new developments with the Price family as well. I can’t wait! I’ve had this book on my kindle for awhile now and now that I’ve read it, I’m kind of glad I waited because I’m literally on the edge of my seat wanting more.

For more about this book and so many more, come and visit me at Carol's Crazy Bookish World.
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[Kersten, Vol 1 (Kert) · Rating 5 out of 5]

Listen all I want is a Finnish husband to call me Aarre.. is that too much to ask for?

[Hanna · Rating 5 out of 5]

I can’t breathe. No one talk to me for a while😭

[tane'a · Rating 5 out of 5]

IT SHOULD’VE BEEN LONGERRRR😩IT’S WHAT I DESERVE ‼️

[Ash · Rating 5 out of 5]

When asked what I’m thankful for this Thanksgiving: this is my answer.

[Adr Mlpz · Rating 1 out of 5]

What a waste - am I the only one that didn’t want Caleb and Mars together???!?! Ugh what a disappointment

[Rhonda 🌒🌕🌘 🐈‍⬛ · Rating 5 out of 5]

4.5/5 🌟 *rounded up
4/5 ❤️‍🩹
3/5 🥰
4/5 🌶️
0/5 🔎
1/5 😰😱
2/5 🎭😂
1/5 🎭😭
0/5 👻
0/5 🔬

⚠️⛔️TRIGGERS:⛔️⚠️

Sexual Contact
Graphic Depictions of Sex
Life Threatening Pregnancy
Medical Content
Medical Trauma
Profanity
Blood
Emesis
Biphobia
Polyamory
Domestic Abuse
Infertility
Miscommunication

🗯️💬BOOK BLURB:💬🗯️

PUCKING EVER AFTER: VOL 2 provides readers with SEVEN new chapters of happily ever after content. This volume spans five years and includes swoony and spicy HEA stories for both the Price Family PUCKING AROUND and Tess & Ryan PUCKING WILD.

"Come on daddy...don't make me beg."

"I can't breathe for wanting you. I have no pride left."

"Mars...do you love me?"

PUCKING EVER AFTER: VOL 2 is a special collection of bonus scenes meant to be read after PUCKING WILD (book #2 in the Jax Rays hockey romance series). A list of tropes and tags can be found at the author's website.

🌎📖OVERALL REVIEWS📖🌎
Courtesy of Storygraph

COMMUNITY REVIEWS
SUMMARY OF 1,719 REVIEWS

Moods
emotional 87%
funny 70%
lighthearted 57%
hopeful 42%
tense 22%
adventurous 18%
inspiring 12%
reflective 11%
relaxing 9%
challenging 7%
sad 7%
dark 2%
informative 1%
Pace
fast 71%
medium 26%
slow 1%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 54% | A mix: 34% | Plot: 8% | N/A: 2%
Strong character development?
Yes: 77% | No: 10% | It's complicated: 9% | N/A: 2%
Loveable characters?
Yes: 98% | It's complicated: 1%
Diverse cast of characters?
Yes: 67% | No: 21% | It's complicated: 8% | N/A: 2%
Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 38% | No: 30% | It's complicated: 24% | N/A: 7%
Average rating
4.32 ⭐️

🤔🧐🤯MY THOUGHTS:🤯🧐🤔

Yesss! Finally the Price family has come full circle! I loved this so much. I feel bad for Ryan and Tess though. I hate the way Jake’s parents acted. There’s so much hate from people who don’t understand and think that anything that varies from their point of view is wrong.

In June the next book comes out, Pucking Sweet, hopefully there will be a new baby for the Price family. Possibly even twins but, we’ll get Poppy, Novo and Marrow’s story too!

RATING KEY:

🌟 Stars - based on the overall plot and theme or idea of the book
❤️‍🩹 Emotions - based on how emotional I got while reading
🥰 Romance - based on how well I got invested in the love story aspect
🌶️ Spice - based on how the sex scenes were portrayed and written as well as the number of sex scenes
🔎 Mystery - based on how well it kept me guessing who, how and why
😰 Scared🫣/Anxious😱 - based on how scared or anxious the book made me while reading
🎭 Comedy😂/Tragedy😭
-based on if I laughed or if there was a tragic event and how it affected me. I will mark the Masks with either a C or T to indicate Comedy or Tragedy
👻 Spooky😵‍💫/Creepy🧟‍♀️ -based on if this had any occult or paranormal themes and if those elements creeped me out or gave me anxiety!
🔬 Sci-Fi -based on the Science Fiction in the book as well as the Dystopian elements.

[Samanffffa · Rating 5 out of 5]

The Dentist part 1 and 2 will live rent free in my head for the rest of my life.

[Mercedes · Rating 5 out of 5]

This. This is it. Cay and Mars are my perfection. Nothing else to even say.

5/5 ✨
3/5 🌶️

[Andrea ☾ [is inconsistently consistant] · Rating 4 out of 5]

4.25 ⭐️ This was too short!

Edit: I would personally like to thank Emily Rath for enhancing Say Don't Go by Taylor Swift forever for me. Not my favourite song in and of itself, but... It comes up on my playlists at least once a week, and every time I can't help but picture Caleb (High Version) singing in the car with tears in his eyes, breaking his own heart over his hottie husband not loving him back.
Seriously, every single time! I can't...

I go feral for this series - there's just no other way to put it. I need more!
This was an absolute tease, and I have only two things to say:
1. I am aware that this wasn't that short, however, I've gotten used to reading 600+ pages of these wonderful characters, so this felt short af.
2. ILMARI & CALEB 4EVER!!!!!!!... And, yes, also Jake and Ryan but, you know, those are my golden retriever cinnamon rolls and they were already #1 to begin with.

I am so ready for book #3!!!!

[Martina · Rating 4 out of 5]

OK, this is the 3rd time I'm back here just to read the 2 Dentist' chapters 🥹 I'm just stuck there.
﹌﹌﹌﹌﹌﹌﹌﹌﹌﹌﹌﹌﹌﹌﹌﹌﹌﹌
4+ ⭐

I would happily read another 100 of these little stories 🫶🏻
Especially if they have Ilmari or Cay's pov 💙💜
They have a special place in my heart 🥰
I'm loving the journey of these characters so much!!

[Emmyreads444 · Rating 5 out of 5]

Another 5 ⭐️ I can’t get enough of these characters. I’m patiently waiting for the next book to come out !!

[Merve · Rating 5 out of 5]

Caleb and Mars will have my whole heart. Forever.

[Syd 🩷 · Rating 4 out of 5]

All the stars go to Daddy Cay and Mars because…damn. Those last two chapters were IT 🥵🥵🔥🔥

[Eva ✧ ࣪ ⋆ ⁺₊ ⋆ evathedreamer ₊˚.⋆ ☾ ⋆⁺₊ ✩ · Rating 5 out of 5]

A nice little mix of extra “scenes”, many sweet moments, and a look at their future together 🫶
Funny, emotional, and hot 👌

Somewhere between 4 and 5 ⭐️’s

[Alex (HEABookNerd) · Rating 4 out of 5]

I'm forever here for more of the Price family so I really enjoyed this second volume of PUCKING EVER AFTER. I loved seeing Caleb and Mars' relationship evolve now that they've all been a family for 5 years and they were definitely hot together. My only complaint is that some of the metaphors they used to express their feelings were a bit overwrought considering they're both pretty simple, straightforward guys.

I'll be honest I only read the Price family chapters and skipped Tess and Ryan because I didn't really like their book.

[Meryl O’Mahony · Rating 5 out of 5]

IM NOT CRYING YOU ARE!!!!
I don’t think I’ll ever get enough of The Rays universe. Especially the Prices but ugh I just loved Tess and Ryan’s chapters. You can feel the devotion of the author all throughout this book. She knows her characters and she loves them with everything she has. Emily Rath is fantastic and I seriously can’t wait to get started on reading her regency books sooner rather than later.

[Sarah · Rating 5 out of 5]

don’t ask

[cat · Rating 5 out of 5]

If you’ve been craving extra time with the unforgettable characters from the Pucking series, this Volume 2 delivers exactly that and then some. This bonus collection is a heartfelt and sometimes hilarious dive back into the world we love, filled with moments both tender and chaotic.

Caleb’s karaoke moment in “Dark Devil” struck the perfect balance of sweet and funny, instantly making me feel closer to his character. The wedding weekend in Turks and Caicos brought all the messy, silly & chaotic family moments that felt incredibly real. But what truly stayed with me were the “Waiting” chapters. Tess is dealing with a medical crisis, and Ryan’s helplessness as he waits by her side felt so raw and heartbreaking. I found myself holding my breath right alongside them, completely invested in their pain and hope.

The blend of humor, family dynamics, and life’s unpredictability continues through “No Exit” and the two part “The Dentist,” where both Ilmari and Caleb face challenges that bring unexpected revelations and growth.

This volume is a perfect treat for fans wanting to linger in the world of Pucking a little longer—full of love, laughs, and those raw moments that make this series so addictive. If you thought the original books had you hooked, these bonus scenes will stay with you just as long.💜💜

[marioncoin | coin.reads · Rating 5 out of 5]

j’ai pas les mots face à l’amour que je leur porte, j’suis piquée c’est officiel...
Emily est juste TROP forte, c’est incroyable ce qu’elle nous propose au travers de cette saga, vraiment
j’ai passé un moment hors du temps, je crois que je suis amoureuse d’absolument tous les protagonistes de cette saga (même si je garde Ryan en top 1 je peux pas expliquer pourquoi mdr) cette nouvelle était un baume pour le coeur, ça m’a tellement émue, la partie sur Tess et Ryan m’a faite chialer, putain et celle sur Caleb et Mars pétard, je m’y attendais pas, et au final j’aurai pas pu espérer mieux que ça.

j’ai tellement hâte de lire pucking sweet, je crois que je me ne lasserai jamais de cet univers, je reprends autant de tomes et de nouvelles qu’Emily voudra bien pondre.

— “i am his love. this is love. this is the holy communion of two souls entwined by love, now joined in the flesh. i want to be worthy of him. i want to be the last piece of his puzzle, as he is surely mine. we’re complete now. our hearts, our family. one unit, unbreakable.” 💜

[Elizabeth King · Rating 3 out of 5]

why is tess so much better in other people’s chapters rather than her own? however, i will never get over caymari <333

[Izzy · Rating 4 out of 5]

The last two chapters made this entire volume worth it.

[Lauralee · Rating 5 out of 5]

I am so unbelievably obsessed. Caleb and Mars forever.

[Hannah · Rating 3 out of 5]

Always nice to get an update on the Price family. I found the jumping between couples and timeline a little confusing, and the near death experience incredibly unnecessary. The characters also felt like they were starting to meshing together. The dentist scene with Caleb didn’t feel like Caleb at all. It felt unrealistic and not authentic. I’m not sure if it’s because these novellas are being pumped out quickly or characters are getting harder for Emily to decipher because there are so many different characters and plots in this series, but I just didn’t love it as much as I hoped.

[Mikayla · Rating 5 out of 5]

Daddy Emily, SHOCKER, she does it again.

she could fucking write 1 million of these and guess what, I would read every fucking one like it was my whole entire job. I live for this universe. I live forever every single fucking body in it and every single fucking relationship and every single dynamic. Emily is the queen of bringing both spice and humor and it’s unbelievable how every single book the characters continue to grow. did I mention the fucking spice? Because if not what the fuck 😮‍💨

MARS AND CALEB, MARS AND CALEB. rally rally rally. my nipples wont ever recover.

⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

[Karsyn · Rating 4 out of 5]

A rollercoaster of bonus chapters. Highs and lows, specifically where Ryan and Tess are concerned

[purlpur · Rating 4 out of 5]

весілля тесс та райана це просто комбо невдач. і плакала, і сміялась 😅
важкі пологи сонечка тесс. просто очі на мокрому місці 🥺
і після цього ще один не маленький розділ знову про пологи. ну емілі, це вже трошки ту мач 🫣
але я їй усе пробачаю за смакоту у вигляді калеба та ілмарі. достобіса гарячі чортяки 😮‍💨😮‍💨 можна спокійно додавати в топ спайсі мм сцен. нагодувати смачненьким емілі завжди вміє 😎