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The Ottawa Otters #1
O Goalie Night
'Tis the season to be tempted.
All Beth Michaels wants for Christmas is a fresh start. A new job in a new city is her chance to finally break free from her overbearing yet well-meaning mother, not to mention her small-town notoriety as NHL superstar Ben Michaels' little sister. But her dream of independence hits an unexpected snag when a housing mishap leaves her with no choice but to move in with Ben's best friend and teammate, the broody (and gorgeous) Foster James.
As a top goalie, Foster has always been great at handling high-pressure decisions and sticking to the rules. But there is one rule he finds impossible to follow: don't fall for your best friend's sister. After years of being alone, resisting the sweet and funny Beth may be the toughest challenge he has ever faced.
The goal was to keep their relationship under wraps, but plans have a way of becoming tangled during the holidays.
O Goalie Night is a holiday hockey romcom. It's the first novel in the Ottawa Otters standalone series.
All Beth Michaels wants for Christmas is a fresh start. A new job in a new city is her chance to finally break free from her overbearing yet well-meaning mother, not to mention her small-town notoriety as NHL superstar Ben Michaels' little sister. But her dream of independence hits an unexpected snag when a housing mishap leaves her with no choice but to move in with Ben's best friend and teammate, the broody (and gorgeous) Foster James.
As a top goalie, Foster has always been great at handling high-pressure decisions and sticking to the rules. But there is one rule he finds impossible to follow: don't fall for your best friend's sister. After years of being alone, resisting the sweet and funny Beth may be the toughest challenge he has ever faced.
The goal was to keep their relationship under wraps, but plans have a way of becoming tangled during the holidays.
O Goalie Night is a holiday hockey romcom. It's the first novel in the Ottawa Otters standalone series.
340 pages, Kindle Edition
Published November 1, 2024
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K.M. Gillis
9 books310 followersK.M. Gillis writes contemporary romance novels with laughs, spice, and happily ever afters.
She lives with her husband and daughter in Prince Edward Island.
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December 9, 2024
4.5⭐️ (rounded up for GR!). O Goalie Night is enjoyable of a read as it’s witty and fun title implies. I read this SO FAST and enjoyed every minute of Foster and Beth’s story-it left me wishing there was more of it! I loved that both main characters were well fleshed out and while they had complex motivations, they were both non-toxic and the story still had tension despite two pretty emotionally healthy protagonists (it’s refreshing to see this trending in sports romance!). The story blends spice and plot well for just enough of each without being overbearing on any front. I can’t wait to see where the Ottawa Otters series goes next-especially considering that epilogue twist!
December 26, 2024
Read this in one sitting. ABSOLUTELY LOVED! Cannot wait for Ben’s book 😭
January 2, 2025
I’m playing around with the format of my reviews for 2025 and we’ll see how this goes!
Written in first person, dual POV. No ow drama, blip of not really om drama with a coworker of h’s being interested - no interest from h. Both are experienced - 8 months celibate H and small mentions of history.
Some tropes:
☆ Brother’s best friend
☆ Temporary roommates
☆ Hiding relationship
☆ Slow burn
☆ Hockey
☆ FMC learning to be heard with family
☆ Family reconciliation
☆ Personal growth for side character (eventually)
☆ Positive friendships for both characters
Foster (H) is a hockey goalie who’s asked to pick up his best friend’s younger sister from the airport last minute. Foster’s a big, reserved, but sweet hunk of man. Beth (h) is finally moving away from home and stretching her wings with a teaching job near her brother. She’s talkative and sweet and definitely admiring of Foster, esp after he ends up helping her out with a crazy situation that develops with her planned rental. A temporary roommate situation is agreed upon when Foster steps up when her own brother is a selfish jerk (this is a continuing theme, fair warning, you’re going to want to punch him). Obviously, chemistry and sparks start snapping, some adorable connection moments create some longing and tension, and a lovely romance builds between Foster and Beth. Also obviously, they choose to keep it on the down low to start, like many other brother’s best friend books. Slow burn goodness, fluffiness with some sports, and steamy to start my 2025 reading.
I loved both Beth and Foster. They’re just good characters to cheer for. I loved their texting and Foster teaching her to ice skate. All the gestures that he made for her, big and small, and the care that he showed even before they were officially together. Beth does think he’s out of her league, not because of negative self-image but rather because he’s who he is and he’s so emphatic about how he sees her. Foster’s definitely making the favorite heroes list. The romance is adorable and the steaminess is well written. There’s even an “I can’t wait to get home” moment with a semi-public scene in a backseat.
For side characters, Beth’s brother is a jackass, who does finally learn his lesson by the end. The rest of Beth’s family isn’t shown on page, just through calls and mentions of conversations. I really was rooting for Beth to flex her voice with her brother and her parents (and she does by the end!). The banter and brotherhood Foster had with his core group of teammates was excellent. Beth having a fun teacher friend and a supportive hockey wife friend was awesome too. Foster thinks about his lack of family several times and without spoiling, this is slowly revealed and does have a resolution that I also loved. I loved a lot about this book and smiled a good bit.
Writing-wise, I did feel that the pacing was a little off at times maybe. It didn’t necessarily drag, I think it could have maybe been just a smidge shorter though or maybe a few details left out to keep things feeling like they were moving along better. There’s not really angst between Beth and Foster and no third act breakup, the angst comes from when the shoe will/does drop about their relationship.
The ending is HFN and cute. The epilogue is several months later from the brother’s POV and a lead-in to what will be his book, which will be second chance. As much of an ass as he was for the majority of the book, the growth that he had when confronted and that he mentally reviews in the epilogue did make me warm to him. Second chances are hard for me though so I don’t know. I would definitely be down for one of Foster’s other teammate’s books though cause he was a ball of sunshine and warmth and I adored him.
Written in first person, dual POV. No ow drama, blip of not really om drama with a coworker of h’s being interested - no interest from h. Both are experienced - 8 months celibate H and small mentions of history.
Some tropes:
☆ Brother’s best friend
☆ Temporary roommates
☆ Hiding relationship
☆ Slow burn
☆ Hockey
☆ FMC learning to be heard with family
☆ Family reconciliation
☆ Personal growth for side character (eventually)
☆ Positive friendships for both characters
Foster (H) is a hockey goalie who’s asked to pick up his best friend’s younger sister from the airport last minute. Foster’s a big, reserved, but sweet hunk of man. Beth (h) is finally moving away from home and stretching her wings with a teaching job near her brother. She’s talkative and sweet and definitely admiring of Foster, esp after he ends up helping her out with a crazy situation that develops with her planned rental. A temporary roommate situation is agreed upon when Foster steps up when her own brother is a selfish jerk (this is a continuing theme, fair warning, you’re going to want to punch him). Obviously, chemistry and sparks start snapping, some adorable connection moments create some longing and tension, and a lovely romance builds between Foster and Beth. Also obviously, they choose to keep it on the down low to start, like many other brother’s best friend books. Slow burn goodness, fluffiness with some sports, and steamy to start my 2025 reading.
I loved both Beth and Foster. They’re just good characters to cheer for. I loved their texting and Foster teaching her to ice skate. All the gestures that he made for her, big and small, and the care that he showed even before they were officially together. Beth does think he’s out of her league, not because of negative self-image but rather because he’s who he is and he’s so emphatic about how he sees her. Foster’s definitely making the favorite heroes list. The romance is adorable and the steaminess is well written. There’s even an “I can’t wait to get home” moment with a semi-public scene in a backseat.
For side characters, Beth’s brother is a jackass, who does finally learn his lesson by the end. The rest of Beth’s family isn’t shown on page, just through calls and mentions of conversations. I really was rooting for Beth to flex her voice with her brother and her parents (and she does by the end!). The banter and brotherhood Foster had with his core group of teammates was excellent. Beth having a fun teacher friend and a supportive hockey wife friend was awesome too. Foster thinks about his lack of family several times and without spoiling, this is slowly revealed and does have a resolution that I also loved. I loved a lot about this book and smiled a good bit.
Writing-wise, I did feel that the pacing was a little off at times maybe. It didn’t necessarily drag, I think it could have maybe been just a smidge shorter though or maybe a few details left out to keep things feeling like they were moving along better. There’s not really angst between Beth and Foster and no third act breakup, the angst comes from when the shoe will/does drop about their relationship.
The ending is HFN and cute. The epilogue is several months later from the brother’s POV and a lead-in to what will be his book, which will be second chance. As much of an ass as he was for the majority of the book, the growth that he had when confronted and that he mentally reviews in the epilogue did make me warm to him. Second chances are hard for me though so I don’t know. I would definitely be down for one of Foster’s other teammate’s books though cause he was a ball of sunshine and warmth and I adored him.
December 15, 2024
3.5 ⭐
Beth por fin logra conseguir el trabajo que quiso en la cuidad donde está su hermano, así que empaca todo y se va de su pueblito para empezar una nueva aventura pero cuál es su sorpresa que el alquiler que hizo fue estafa y no tiene donde quedarse por lo que Foster el mejor amigo de su hermano y guapísimo jugador de hockey la invista a compartir casa, como será la experiencia para Beth el vivir con una estrella de la NHL.
Empecé muy bien con los libros navideños, fue un libro corto y que también me engancho, fue una historia linda en espacial por Foster neta ese hombre es lo más bello, siempre súper respetuoso con Beth, desde que ella llegó la cuidaba un montón, hacía todo lo posible por qué ella se sintiera bienvenida (yo quiero uno así 😭 guapo, rico y un gran chico)
Beth también es un amors de persona todas las desiciones que tomaba siento que eran acertadas aunque el como llegaba a ellas a veces me tenía como: 🤨. Pero en general se me hizo un buen personajes y ya cuando son pareja eran súper bellos, me los imaginaba súper melosos 🥹
Eso sí el libro ocurre en un periodo de tiempo algo corto entonces puede llegar a sentir que todo ocurre rápido pero no importa, disfrútenlo.
Ahora creo que mi mayor enojo fue con los hermanos de ambos y creo que podría a ver un poco de spoiler acá, el hermano de Foster la verdad yo sí le guarde rencor, tantos años que pudo hablar con él y nomás por cobarde no hizo nada y Foster se perdió muchos momentos importantes que yo la verdad hubiera tenido un coraje, nunca he pasado por nada así con un familiar así que no sé cómo lo manejaría y siento que Foster la verdad solo quería recuperar a su familia y olvidar todo pero yo no olvido (soy cancer 🙂↕️) así que mucho cuidado 👊🏻
Ben el hermano de Beth y él próximo a tener libro digamos que me cayó mal la mitad del libro, siento que no la cuido como debería por andar con la Valentina una estúpida que pensaba que era el amor de su vida y como que a la vez quería controlarla y eso me enojaba bastante pero al final si se redimió pa mí, pidió disculpas y acepto que había sido un pendejo (neta si me desespero además que luego le hablaba mal a Foster 😭) y termino con aquella egoísta y también me gustó que cuando se enteró de que estos dos traían algo medio la hizo de tos pero acepto hablar con Beth, esa plática me gustó bastante 🫶🏻
En fin espero el siguiente con mucho emoción por qué ese final me dejó queriendo saber más 😔
Beth por fin logra conseguir el trabajo que quiso en la cuidad donde está su hermano, así que empaca todo y se va de su pueblito para empezar una nueva aventura pero cuál es su sorpresa que el alquiler que hizo fue estafa y no tiene donde quedarse por lo que Foster el mejor amigo de su hermano y guapísimo jugador de hockey la invista a compartir casa, como será la experiencia para Beth el vivir con una estrella de la NHL.
Empecé muy bien con los libros navideños, fue un libro corto y que también me engancho, fue una historia linda en espacial por Foster neta ese hombre es lo más bello, siempre súper respetuoso con Beth, desde que ella llegó la cuidaba un montón, hacía todo lo posible por qué ella se sintiera bienvenida (yo quiero uno así 😭 guapo, rico y un gran chico)
Beth también es un amors de persona todas las desiciones que tomaba siento que eran acertadas aunque el como llegaba a ellas a veces me tenía como: 🤨. Pero en general se me hizo un buen personajes y ya cuando son pareja eran súper bellos, me los imaginaba súper melosos 🥹
Eso sí el libro ocurre en un periodo de tiempo algo corto entonces puede llegar a sentir que todo ocurre rápido pero no importa, disfrútenlo.
Ahora creo que mi mayor enojo fue con los hermanos de ambos y creo que podría a ver un poco de spoiler acá, el hermano de Foster la verdad yo sí le guarde rencor, tantos años que pudo hablar con él y nomás por cobarde no hizo nada y Foster se perdió muchos momentos importantes que yo la verdad hubiera tenido un coraje, nunca he pasado por nada así con un familiar así que no sé cómo lo manejaría y siento que Foster la verdad solo quería recuperar a su familia y olvidar todo pero yo no olvido (soy cancer 🙂↕️) así que mucho cuidado 👊🏻
Ben el hermano de Beth y él próximo a tener libro digamos que me cayó mal la mitad del libro, siento que no la cuido como debería por andar con la Valentina una estúpida que pensaba que era el amor de su vida y como que a la vez quería controlarla y eso me enojaba bastante pero al final si se redimió pa mí, pidió disculpas y acepto que había sido un pendejo (neta si me desespero además que luego le hablaba mal a Foster 😭) y termino con aquella egoísta y también me gustó que cuando se enteró de que estos dos traían algo medio la hizo de tos pero acepto hablar con Beth, esa plática me gustó bastante 🫶🏻
En fin espero el siguiente con mucho emoción por qué ese final me dejó queriendo saber más 😔
December 25, 2024
Hay algo de picante, pero no mucho, así que si no te gusta que tu libro esté lleno de obscenidades, este es para ti. En cambio, conocemos tanto a los protagonistas en un nivel profundo, y te hace apoyar su relación. El conflicto principal radica en que Beth y Foster mantienen en secreto su relación. Me encanta cómo evolucionó la relación entre Beth y Foster. Pasaron de ser compañeros de cuarto a amigos y luego a amantes, y el ritmo fue ideal. Me gusta que no se distanciaran cuando la familia de Beth expresó su opinión, sino que aprendieron a enfrentar todo juntos. Me encantó que él tomara en serio sus sentimientos, incluso cuando apenas la conocía. La ayudó a encontrar su voz y a tomar sus propias decisiones. Aunque no era fanático de la Navidad, contrató a alguien para decorar su patio y le compró un árbol para que ella se sintiera menos nostálgica. En resumen, fue una lectura ligera, dulce y reconfortante, y la recomiendo a cualquiera que busque un romance tierno y picante sobre hockey sobre hielo para entrar en el espíritu navideño.
November 12, 2025
Can’t tell if it’s just because the last several hockey books I’ve read were modern day tragedies, but this one kinda ate. However I don’t give a rats ass about Ben so I’m sad he’s the next book
October 31, 2024
Brother’s best friend, roommates, a teacher FMC, hockey & CHRISTMAS?!
This book was made for me 😍
Obsessed with these tropes & they were executed perfectly 👌🏼
📖 O Goalie Night by KM Gillis
⭐️: 5/5
🌶️: open door, several scenes
💭 overall thoughts:
I adored Beth & Foster! 🥹 such a beautiful couple, their dynamic was just so sweet.
Beth’s inner monologue often had me laughing out loud, I found her super relatable.
Find man who asks you to text after driving in a winter storm 🥰 I loved how much Foster looked out for Beth, and how he didn’t see his feelings coming.
“It wasn’t the first time a man told me I was beautiful, but it was the first time one made me believe it.”
Living about 2 hours from Ottawa, I loved that this was set to close to home. Having the team being named after my fav animal (Ottawa otters 🦦) was the icing on the cake!
read if you love:
💙 brother’s teammate & best friend
🏒 NHL goalie
👩🏻🏫 teacher fmc
🏠 (temporary) roommates/forced proximity
🤫 secret relationship/forbidden
🙅🏻♀️ no 3rd act breakup
🇨🇦 Canadian author + setting
💞 dual 1st person pov
Thank you to author KM Gillis for an advanced copy. All opinions are my own.
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This book was made for me 😍
Obsessed with these tropes & they were executed perfectly 👌🏼
📖 O Goalie Night by KM Gillis
⭐️: 5/5
🌶️: open door, several scenes
💭 overall thoughts:
I adored Beth & Foster! 🥹 such a beautiful couple, their dynamic was just so sweet.
Beth’s inner monologue often had me laughing out loud, I found her super relatable.
Find man who asks you to text after driving in a winter storm 🥰 I loved how much Foster looked out for Beth, and how he didn’t see his feelings coming.
“It wasn’t the first time a man told me I was beautiful, but it was the first time one made me believe it.”
Living about 2 hours from Ottawa, I loved that this was set to close to home. Having the team being named after my fav animal (Ottawa otters 🦦) was the icing on the cake!
read if you love:
💙 brother’s teammate & best friend
🏒 NHL goalie
👩🏻🏫 teacher fmc
🏠 (temporary) roommates/forced proximity
🤫 secret relationship/forbidden
🙅🏻♀️ no 3rd act breakup
🇨🇦 Canadian author + setting
💞 dual 1st person pov
Thank you to author KM Gillis for an advanced copy. All opinions are my own.
*Connect with Me*
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November 14, 2025
✼2025 Update✼
Foster James has been at the top of my book boyfriend list since we met last December, and I was excited to revisit him this year. But after listening to the audiobook this time, I'm surprised to say I wouldn’t recommend the audio. The narrators didn’t capture the characters the way they feel in my head and heart—especially Foster. Beth also came across much flatter than she does on the page, and she was one of my favorite FMCs last year!
Anyway, despite that, I still love both Foster and Beth, but the next time I reunite with them, I’ll be eyeball reading again.
✼Original Review✼
I didn’t plan on reading this book, it wasn’t even on my radar, but my friends convinced me to and I’m so glad I did! I loved it so much. This book gave me all the feels - I had the biggest smile on my face and even teared up a few times which almost never happens. It’s swoon worthy and just made my heart so happy. Foster is a top tier book boyfriend and Beth is one of my favorite female characters in contemporary romance. I never wanted it to end!
Looking forward it Ben’s books next. I hope this author does a book for Will and Austin too 🤞🏻
Foster James has been at the top of my book boyfriend list since we met last December, and I was excited to revisit him this year. But after listening to the audiobook this time, I'm surprised to say I wouldn’t recommend the audio. The narrators didn’t capture the characters the way they feel in my head and heart—especially Foster. Beth also came across much flatter than she does on the page, and she was one of my favorite FMCs last year!
Anyway, despite that, I still love both Foster and Beth, but the next time I reunite with them, I’ll be eyeball reading again.
✼Original Review✼
I didn’t plan on reading this book, it wasn’t even on my radar, but my friends convinced me to and I’m so glad I did! I loved it so much. This book gave me all the feels - I had the biggest smile on my face and even teared up a few times which almost never happens. It’s swoon worthy and just made my heart so happy. Foster is a top tier book boyfriend and Beth is one of my favorite female characters in contemporary romance. I never wanted it to end!
Looking forward it Ben’s books next. I hope this author does a book for Will and Austin too 🤞🏻
November 6, 2024
I loved this book so much. It was well written and funny. It was the perfect Christmas rom com. I am from PEI so also loved how the main character was from there too. It was a simple, easy read that I could not put down. The characters were so lovable and a perfect feel good read.
I cannot wait for the next book!! 😍
Great job KM Gillis!!
I cannot wait for the next book!! 😍
Great job KM Gillis!!
December 18, 2024
4.5⭐
Si quieren un romance navideño, dulce, lindo, con su toque de drama, con un hombre más que maravilloso, con una protagonista hermosa que tiene un hermano demasiado idiota y que te robaran el corazón, pues este es su libro, léanlo no se arrepentirán, les gustará tanto como a mi. (Eso espero 😅🤭)
Amarán a Foster, la manera en que le da su lugar a Beth, lo interesado y lo pendiente que está de ella en todo momento.😍❤️
Lo más lindo fue el reencuentro de Foster con su hermano Cody, y el que Amelia le dijera tío Foster me hizo soltar una lagrimita.🥹
El final me supo a poco, yo quería, no, necesitaba más!!
Pero el epílogo me dejó con las ansias de tener en mis manos la historia de Ben, qué ganas de leerlo ya!!
❤️ Romance
🎄 Navidad
🏒 Jugadores de hockey
🫂 Familia encontrada
🏒 Mejor amigo del hermano
Si quieren un romance navideño, dulce, lindo, con su toque de drama, con un hombre más que maravilloso, con una protagonista hermosa que tiene un hermano demasiado idiota y que te robaran el corazón, pues este es su libro, léanlo no se arrepentirán, les gustará tanto como a mi. (Eso espero 😅🤭)
Amarán a Foster, la manera en que le da su lugar a Beth, lo interesado y lo pendiente que está de ella en todo momento.😍❤️
Lo más lindo fue el reencuentro de Foster con su hermano Cody, y el que Amelia le dijera tío Foster me hizo soltar una lagrimita.🥹
El final me supo a poco, yo quería, no, necesitaba más!!
Pero el epílogo me dejó con las ansias de tener en mis manos la historia de Ben, qué ganas de leerlo ya!!
❤️ Romance
🎄 Navidad
🏒 Jugadores de hockey
🫂 Familia encontrada
🏒 Mejor amigo del hermano
This entire review has been hidden because of spoilers.
December 17, 2025
[3.5 ⭐️] : “Beth, this wasn’t a home until you got here and it won’t be one if you leave.”
Un libro en su mayoría muy tierno! La verdad es que la pareja principal es adorable y totalmente green flag (algo extrañamente raro).
Además, siento que resolvió muy bien las cosas la autora al final 🙌🏻, incluido lo de Ben que honestamente… lo quería matar desde el inicio del libro.
Para ser mi primer libro navideño, nada mal. 🎄
Leeré el libro de Ben? Quizás!!
Un libro en su mayoría muy tierno! La verdad es que la pareja principal es adorable y totalmente green flag (algo extrañamente raro).
Además, siento que resolvió muy bien las cosas la autora al final 🙌🏻, incluido lo de Ben que honestamente… lo quería matar desde el inicio del libro.
Para ser mi primer libro navideño, nada mal. 🎄
Leeré el libro de Ben? Quizás!!
December 18, 2024
This was a cute surprise! Bonus points for being set in Canada! If you're looking for something lighthearted, slightly festive, and relatively low on drama, this brother’s-best-friend romance was great. Really, the main conflict is Beth and Foster hiding their relationship. Catch me in a different mood, and I might have complained about the lack of angst. But not today. I adored this!
Beth never expected to get close to the Ottawa Otters' goalie, but when she becomes the victim of a rental scam, Foster steps in and offers her a temporary place to stay. These two were precious together! I loved seeing Foster fall for Beth, coming in hard with cute texts and affection. It was also incredibly refreshing to see them discuss conflicts together. A+ communication!
As for the hockey aspect, the Ottawa Otters' teammates and their locker room banter was a really fun time! You get just enough of a taste of each of their personalities. I'm already claiming Austin as my favourite. I’m very much looking forward to more in this new series!
(heat level: a few open-door scenes, explicit details)
Beth never expected to get close to the Ottawa Otters' goalie, but when she becomes the victim of a rental scam, Foster steps in and offers her a temporary place to stay. These two were precious together! I loved seeing Foster fall for Beth, coming in hard with cute texts and affection. It was also incredibly refreshing to see them discuss conflicts together. A+ communication!
As for the hockey aspect, the Ottawa Otters' teammates and their locker room banter was a really fun time! You get just enough of a taste of each of their personalities. I'm already claiming Austin as my favourite. I’m very much looking forward to more in this new series!
(heat level: a few open-door scenes, explicit details)
December 28, 2024
NO COMPLAINTS.
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I was dragged in by this cover and title. I COULD NOT RESIST. And the book was a great read too. Just the right book for the right moment. This is a low angst and tension, a little bit of insta-connection and allllll of the Christmas moments you could want. I loved the skating and tree decorating and many moments in between. Foster James is a walking green flag and I love that for Beth.
There’s not a lot to the plot (which is fine!!). It hit all the best notes for me in what I enjoy in a Christmas romance. I like it to feel simple but engaging and please bring all the swoon. I appreciated that the spice didn’t overwhelm the plot (though some of the innuendo did feel a little out of pocket). It’s fast paced and there’s plenty of hockey content to be able to say this is a sports romance too. I enjoyed the whole cast and look forward to continuing this series.
Overall audience notes:
- Christmas Hockey Romance
- Language: mild
- Romance: 3 open door
- Violence: low
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I was dragged in by this cover and title. I COULD NOT RESIST. And the book was a great read too. Just the right book for the right moment. This is a low angst and tension, a little bit of insta-connection and allllll of the Christmas moments you could want. I loved the skating and tree decorating and many moments in between. Foster James is a walking green flag and I love that for Beth.
There’s not a lot to the plot (which is fine!!). It hit all the best notes for me in what I enjoy in a Christmas romance. I like it to feel simple but engaging and please bring all the swoon. I appreciated that the spice didn’t overwhelm the plot (though some of the innuendo did feel a little out of pocket). It’s fast paced and there’s plenty of hockey content to be able to say this is a sports romance too. I enjoyed the whole cast and look forward to continuing this series.
Overall audience notes:
- Christmas Hockey Romance
- Language: mild
- Romance: 3 open door
- Violence: low
December 16, 2024
DNF - felt like a 3rd grader was writing a romance
December 2, 2024
"O Goalie Night" is an absolutely adorable holiday hockey romance that hits all the right notes! Beth Michaels is sweet, relatable, and hilariously funny, with an inner monologue that will have you laughing out loud. Her journey to independence is heartfelt, and her unexpected connection with Foster James, her brother’s broody (and swoon-worthy) best friend, makes for a romance that’s as endearing as it is irresistible.
Foster’s growth throughout the story is so well done—his vulnerability and the way he navigates his feelings for Beth are both believable and heartwarming. Throw in festive cheer, tangled family dynamics, and some secretly stolen moments, and this story becomes the ultimate feel-good holiday romcom. Whether you’re a hockey fan or just love a good brother’s-best-friend romance, this one’s a winner!
Overall Rating: 4.25 stars, 1.5 chili peppers
Foster’s growth throughout the story is so well done—his vulnerability and the way he navigates his feelings for Beth are both believable and heartwarming. Throw in festive cheer, tangled family dynamics, and some secretly stolen moments, and this story becomes the ultimate feel-good holiday romcom. Whether you’re a hockey fan or just love a good brother’s-best-friend romance, this one’s a winner!
Overall Rating: 4.25 stars, 1.5 chili peppers
December 29, 2024
Muy buen libro para esta época del año. Es ligero, entretenido y con un romance muy lindo entre dos personajes que me gustaron más de lo que creí. A pesar de ser corto, no sentí el libro apresurado, siento que tiene las páginas necesarias.
November 16, 2025
Me lo bebí en mi día libre. Un poco instalove, pero dadas las circunstancias de ambos protagonistas y la falta de cariño (por diferentes motivos), ni me ha llegado a molestar. Libro corto y ligero, me ha servido para el mono de leer historias con escenarios en el mundo del hockey (que no se note la impaciencia por la serie de Heated Rivalry…).
Primera vez leyendo a la autora y súper contenta!! Seguiré con la saga conforme vaya sacando a los diferentes personajes que nos ha introducido.
Primera vez leyendo a la autora y súper contenta!! Seguiré con la saga conforme vaya sacando a los diferentes personajes que nos ha introducido.
January 4, 2025
This one made me giddy . My fave K.M Gillis book yet 🙌.
December 11, 2025
Omg everything about this book was adorable! Romance, the cutest, the team, felt so Ted Lasso, and the family dynamic was a mess but what family isn’t. This is a book I would actually enjoy rereading during the holiday season. I can’t believe how good this was!
December 10, 2024
3.75 ⭐️ cute but predictable and the ending was a disappointment. I wanted more of Beth and Foster!!
October 15, 2024
This was absolutely one of the best hockey romances I’ve read to date.
The love story itself was so endearing and had me kicking my feet. The family dynamics were beautiful. I love Foster James and the way he showed so much growth throughout the story was believable & beautiful.
I’m so SO excited for Bens story (and very hopeful to see an Austin story in the future 🤭)
Thank you, thank you to K.M Gillis for the ARC of this beautiful book!♥️
The love story itself was so endearing and had me kicking my feet. The family dynamics were beautiful. I love Foster James and the way he showed so much growth throughout the story was believable & beautiful.
I’m so SO excited for Bens story (and very hopeful to see an Austin story in the future 🤭)
Thank you, thank you to K.M Gillis for the ARC of this beautiful book!♥️
November 18, 2025
Le minimum d’une romance de Noël, j’imagine c’est que ça se passe à Noël ou qu’on ait un focus ou une ambiance de Noël ? Ça l’air que non parce que cet romance se passe en octobre-ish et se termine AU DÉBUT des vacances de Noël. Un moment donné un personnage chante une chanson de Noël, la fille aime Noël et il a décoré sa maison et un sapin. THAT’S ALL pour le volet Noël. 🙄🙄🙄 L’histoire était cute. Ça se lisait bien. Mais ça me turn off raide moi une relation cachée pour pas que le
Frère le sache. On est des adultes viarge, débarrassez vous de l’annonce au début et dites y voyons donc ! Bref. Thank you nexxxxt
Frère le sache. On est des adultes viarge, débarrassez vous de l’annonce au début et dites y voyons donc ! Bref. Thank you nexxxxt
December 28, 2024
I really loved this new to me Canadian indie author's new hockey holiday romance. It was dual POV, forbidden love, brother's best friend, roommate romance perfection. Set in Ottawa it also has lots of steam, complicated family dynamics and is perfect for fans of authors like Tessa Bailey. Highly recommended and I can't wait to read Ben's story next!!!
CW: alcoholism in a sibling, death of a parent/grandparent at a young age
CW: alcoholism in a sibling, death of a parent/grandparent at a young age
October 11, 2024
YES, YES, YES. I loved this one so much! If you know me, you know I love hockey, humour and romance. K.M. Gillis did not disappoint with this one. It had everything that I love in a sports romance.
💕 Slow Burn
💕 Brother’s Best Friend
💕 Friends to Lovers
💕 Sports Romance
💕 Christmas Romance
I was laughing out loud while reading this one. The banter between the main characters is wholesome and heartwarming. If you want a sweet, feel good romance with the perfect book boyfriend, this is the one for you! 😍
You should go pre-order your copy today! This one releases on November 1, 2024.
I am eagerly awaiting the sequel next year! I have 3 more books by this author on my shelf and I am so excited to jump into them.
Thank you so much for including me on your ARC team. ❤️
💕 Slow Burn
💕 Brother’s Best Friend
💕 Friends to Lovers
💕 Sports Romance
💕 Christmas Romance
I was laughing out loud while reading this one. The banter between the main characters is wholesome and heartwarming. If you want a sweet, feel good romance with the perfect book boyfriend, this is the one for you! 😍
You should go pre-order your copy today! This one releases on November 1, 2024.
I am eagerly awaiting the sequel next year! I have 3 more books by this author on my shelf and I am so excited to jump into them.
Thank you so much for including me on your ARC team. ❤️
November 16, 2024
3💫 The book title is absolute chef’s kiss! This one was so cutie. A classic ~quiet shy goalie~ (WHY ARE GOALIES ALWAYS THE SHY ONES IN SMUT BOOKS?!) falls for his best friend’s younger sister book. Set around the holidays and wraps up like a dang bow! Can’t wait for the next in this silly lil series!
December 12, 2024
Your honour, I love them.
The roommates to friends to lovers was perfection. Their flirty teasing was adorable. The Christmassy elements were there, but not the cheesy, overdone stuff. There was no miscommunication or denial of feelings. Just Foster and Beth being adorable and falling in love.
The roommates to friends to lovers was perfection. Their flirty teasing was adorable. The Christmassy elements were there, but not the cheesy, overdone stuff. There was no miscommunication or denial of feelings. Just Foster and Beth being adorable and falling in love.
December 18, 2024
Me encantóoo aaaa 🥰🥰🥰
December 3, 2024
one of my top Christmas reads so far!!
read this in one sitting, I absolutely loved it
this man is so obsessed with her and forced proximity was EVERYTHING
It’s a sweet and romantic and spicy read, so so so good!!!!
highly recommend!!
read this in one sitting, I absolutely loved it
this man is so obsessed with her and forced proximity was EVERYTHING
It’s a sweet and romantic and spicy read, so so so good!!!!
highly recommend!!
December 26, 2024
4.5⭐️ rounded up
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