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Lowball Bay Sea Dragons #1
Not the Puck Bunny
I'm his new boss. If we can stop hating each other long enough to work together.
A chance meeting in a quiet corner of the bar leaves me furious. Who does he think he is anyway? Just because Cam North is a tall, smoking hot hockey god doesn't mean he can treat me like that.
What he doesn't know is I'm his team's new owner, and I'm about to make his life a whole lot more complicated.
I have one goal—make the Lowball Bay Sea Dragons ice hockey team as good as I know they can be. To do that, I need to keep a safe distance between me and the players. I can't lose my perspective.
I sure as hell can't lose my heart.
A chance meeting in a quiet corner of the bar leaves me furious. Who does he think he is anyway? Just because Cam North is a tall, smoking hot hockey god doesn't mean he can treat me like that.
What he doesn't know is I'm his team's new owner, and I'm about to make his life a whole lot more complicated.
I have one goal—make the Lowball Bay Sea Dragons ice hockey team as good as I know they can be. To do that, I need to keep a safe distance between me and the players. I can't lose my perspective.
I sure as hell can't lose my heart.
294 pages, Kindle Edition
Published February 1, 2025
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February 3, 2025
Kindle Unlimited: Yes
Stand-alone: Yes**
Author: Freya M. Love
Rating: 4/5 ⭐️
Spiciness Rating: 2/5 🌶
POV: First Person Dual Perspective
Main Couple: Cam and Andi
Trope(s): Rom-Com, Enemies To Lovers, Workplace, Hockey Romance
This is the second time this week I am reading a book by a newbie author and have those books be the complete opposite. So, this rom-com is a palate cleanse after the dark romance I completed. This book is low angst, witty with great banter between all the characters, slow build to romance and no third act break-up. If you need something light and airy this is your book.
Andi (Andrea) Welling has been working for her father at Welling Developments for years. Being groomed to take over the family business one day. When he decides to switch gears, purchase a Hockey Team and put her in complete charge.
Cam North is part of the Lowball Ball Sea Dragons and all he wants is to be left alone to play the game he loves. Having been burned in the past he is not interested in what any puck bunny is selling.
And, that’s exactly what he tells the gorgeous redhead who bumped into him and offered to buy him a drink to apologize.
Only that wasn’t a puck bunny.
It’s the new owner of the Sea Dragons.
Then his teammates decide he would be the perfect person to approach Andi to find out just what her intentions regarding the team are.
So, he issues an apology, offers to help her learn about hockey, and they call a truce.
Until a picture has the public wondering about the extent of their relationship.
And, putting Andi front and center. Somewhere the curvy, vivacious, woman never wanted to be.
Stand-alone: Yes**
Author: Freya M. Love
Rating: 4/5 ⭐️
Spiciness Rating: 2/5 🌶
POV: First Person Dual Perspective
Main Couple: Cam and Andi
Trope(s): Rom-Com, Enemies To Lovers, Workplace, Hockey Romance
This is the second time this week I am reading a book by a newbie author and have those books be the complete opposite. So, this rom-com is a palate cleanse after the dark romance I completed. This book is low angst, witty with great banter between all the characters, slow build to romance and no third act break-up. If you need something light and airy this is your book.
Andi (Andrea) Welling has been working for her father at Welling Developments for years. Being groomed to take over the family business one day. When he decides to switch gears, purchase a Hockey Team and put her in complete charge.
Cam North is part of the Lowball Ball Sea Dragons and all he wants is to be left alone to play the game he loves. Having been burned in the past he is not interested in what any puck bunny is selling.
And, that’s exactly what he tells the gorgeous redhead who bumped into him and offered to buy him a drink to apologize.
Only that wasn’t a puck bunny.
It’s the new owner of the Sea Dragons.
Then his teammates decide he would be the perfect person to approach Andi to find out just what her intentions regarding the team are.
So, he issues an apology, offers to help her learn about hockey, and they call a truce.
Until a picture has the public wondering about the extent of their relationship.
And, putting Andi front and center. Somewhere the curvy, vivacious, woman never wanted to be.
February 23, 2025
Andi needed to get out and have fun. Or so her sister told her. After her ex, she couldn't exactly disagree. So they went to a bar to have a couple of drinks, maybe meet a hot guy. Andi was having fun, but she ran right into some guy on her way to the restroom. She offered to buy him a drink to apologize, but he was really rude and totally rejected her. What was his problem?
Cam plays hockey for the Lowball Bay Sea Dragons. He could have any puck bunny he wanted, and time was he did. But not anymore. He'd been burned before, and wasn't going to go there again. So when a cute woman bumped into him in the bar and pretended not to know who he was, he made sure she knew that wasn't going to happen.
They were both thoroughly surprised a week later, though, when Andi walked into the arena conference room to meet the players on the hockey team her father just gave her. Turns out, she really didn't know who he was.
When Cam told some of his teammates how he had met her and what he had said, they talked him into apologizing and making nice with her. So he did, and even offered to teach her about the game he loved.
They were good together, reluctant friends after the huge misunderstanding when they met. There was electricity between them from the beginning, and it only grew the more time they spent together. But still, the taboo of a relationship with someone who was technically her employee hung over them.
There were some deeper themes here, including body positivity and what could be construed as bullying from a family member. Cam thought Andi was beautiful, but she couldn't see that about herself.
Cam's teammates were quite the cast of characters, and there was some family drama thrown in there, too.
This was a really fun read and I can't wait for more!
I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
Cam plays hockey for the Lowball Bay Sea Dragons. He could have any puck bunny he wanted, and time was he did. But not anymore. He'd been burned before, and wasn't going to go there again. So when a cute woman bumped into him in the bar and pretended not to know who he was, he made sure she knew that wasn't going to happen.
They were both thoroughly surprised a week later, though, when Andi walked into the arena conference room to meet the players on the hockey team her father just gave her. Turns out, she really didn't know who he was.
When Cam told some of his teammates how he had met her and what he had said, they talked him into apologizing and making nice with her. So he did, and even offered to teach her about the game he loved.
They were good together, reluctant friends after the huge misunderstanding when they met. There was electricity between them from the beginning, and it only grew the more time they spent together. But still, the taboo of a relationship with someone who was technically her employee hung over them.
There were some deeper themes here, including body positivity and what could be construed as bullying from a family member. Cam thought Andi was beautiful, but she couldn't see that about herself.
Cam's teammates were quite the cast of characters, and there was some family drama thrown in there, too.
This was a really fun read and I can't wait for more!
I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
January 21, 2025
This is the first I've read Freya's books and it won't be the last. Andrea always felt judged and constantly criticised by her mother and others. But her dad buying her a hockey team was definitely something she didn't expect, let alone know anything about hockey. But she had every intention of proving them wrong. Cam loved his hockey career he just didn't care the the women who believed he was a plaything and only wanted him fro what he could give them. When he saw the gorgeous red head and then she bumped into him and offered him a drink, he just blew her straight off saying not interested. Now meeting the new owner and his boss be couldn't believe of all people it was her. This story is brilliantly written covering some difficult topics like self image, self worth and building relationships on trust and honest not worth or need. Both main characters have had bad relationships, some romantically and others family but the book shows sometimes you know from the beginning it's just being brave enough to acknowledge it. Cam's grumpy demeanour just makes him more appealing. I can't wait for the next in this series
February 1, 2025
A lighthearted, ice hockey romcom as Cam North falls foul of the Lowball Bay Sea Dragons new owner and his new boss when he accuses Andi of being a puck bunny. Fortunately for him she’s not one to hold a grudge when they formally meet the next day, and he realises he’s put his foot in it.
This was a quick and easy read with fantastic characters and one of the best things about it for me was the various dynamics between them all. From Andi and her sister Pia and with her PA Rafe to Cam’s interactions with his fellow team members who were more like family than anything else as the queued up to give him advice about his love life and how to woo Andi. And not forgetting the hero and heroine themselves who shared some great banter. It was not all fluff and fun, Andi had body shape issues, no small thanks to her mother while Cam had been hurt in the past with women being him for what they could get out of it so both had been left with trust issues they would have to overcome but this just added some depth to their story. Not the Puck Bunny has left me eager to read more from the Sea Dragons.
This was a quick and easy read with fantastic characters and one of the best things about it for me was the various dynamics between them all. From Andi and her sister Pia and with her PA Rafe to Cam’s interactions with his fellow team members who were more like family than anything else as the queued up to give him advice about his love life and how to woo Andi. And not forgetting the hero and heroine themselves who shared some great banter. It was not all fluff and fun, Andi had body shape issues, no small thanks to her mother while Cam had been hurt in the past with women being him for what they could get out of it so both had been left with trust issues they would have to overcome but this just added some depth to their story. Not the Puck Bunny has left me eager to read more from the Sea Dragons.
January 30, 2025
What a delightful romcom! This is the first book of a series that I feel sure will be great from start to finish - at least if this book is anything to go by. I was smiling and laughing throughout. The characters were fun, playful and very relatable. Cam is a grumpy hockey player who definitely gets off on the wrong foot with the team's new owner, Andrea. He accidentally mistook her for a Puck Bunny. But in trying to make things right, things go even worse off the rails. Especially when social media gets involved. As for poor Andrea she knows nothing about Hockey but her dad bought the team and made her in charge and she is determined to prove she can handle the job (much to her high society mother disapproval - but then her mom doesn’t approve of much that Andrea does).
I won’t spoil this by saying more, but I do highly recommend grabbing it up.
2 Thumbs Up and 5 Stars!
I won’t spoil this by saying more, but I do highly recommend grabbing it up.
2 Thumbs Up and 5 Stars!
February 6, 2025
🏒 Not the Puck Bunny
🐉 Lowball Bay Sea Dragons 1
Andi & Cam love story will make your day. So many innuendos that will make you smile. Both have the same personalities but they have different up bringing. Andi's family (apart from her sis Pia) is wooden etc when Cam has a loving supporting family especially sis Alice.
"“Last chance if you want to get off,” I said. Again with a deliberate choice of words. “Scared?” she teased. Was it my imagination, or did her eyes darken at this innuendo? “Of rollercoasters? No way.”
I love that he cheered Andi up by taking her to a fun park and get cotton candy while bless him he had *sea gull crap* on his bum 😳 he saw on the bench sad and he sat down which equals *crap*. Love a man that doesn't let some crap slow him down to cheer up his women
All my romance readers out there. We can all relate to Andi especially when it comes to audiobooks and we all pray that our phones don't randomly turn on 😅 let's just a male narrators said something spicey 🔥
"She cleared her throat awkwardly. “I like to listen to…audiobooks.” Her face was adorably pink with embarrassment."
Fell good romance with no break up & no miss communication just a loving relationship based on trust, support and laugh at each other 💞
☆MUST READ☆
🐉 Lowball Bay Sea Dragons 1
Andi & Cam love story will make your day. So many innuendos that will make you smile. Both have the same personalities but they have different up bringing. Andi's family (apart from her sis Pia) is wooden etc when Cam has a loving supporting family especially sis Alice.
"“Last chance if you want to get off,” I said. Again with a deliberate choice of words. “Scared?” she teased. Was it my imagination, or did her eyes darken at this innuendo? “Of rollercoasters? No way.”
I love that he cheered Andi up by taking her to a fun park and get cotton candy while bless him he had *sea gull crap* on his bum 😳 he saw on the bench sad and he sat down which equals *crap*. Love a man that doesn't let some crap slow him down to cheer up his women
All my romance readers out there. We can all relate to Andi especially when it comes to audiobooks and we all pray that our phones don't randomly turn on 😅 let's just a male narrators said something spicey 🔥
"She cleared her throat awkwardly. “I like to listen to…audiobooks.” Her face was adorably pink with embarrassment."
Fell good romance with no break up & no miss communication just a loving relationship based on trust, support and laugh at each other 💞
☆MUST READ☆
February 2, 2025
Not the Puck Bunny is a cute, quick read that I legitimately could not put it down. I was hooked from page one. I loved the storyline and the progression of the characters arcs. Super cute. Hockey star falls for his boss... the new CEO of the Lowball Bay Sea Dragons. Grumpy guy falls for a girl with self confidence issues from childhood and helps her appreciate that she is beautiful just the way she is.
I really enjoyed this read. The perfect palate cleanser between heavy books and definitely a romcom. The only thing I noticed was the continual use of the word balls. I'm not sure why that stuck out but it did. It doesn't take away from the story though.
If you want a cute romcom feels story you can read in one sitting, this one is for you!!!.
I really enjoyed this read. The perfect palate cleanser between heavy books and definitely a romcom. The only thing I noticed was the continual use of the word balls. I'm not sure why that stuck out but it did. It doesn't take away from the story though.
If you want a cute romcom feels story you can read in one sitting, this one is for you!!!.
February 2, 2025
Bringing Out the Best . . .
The author gives us a storyline that is well put-together with characters who quickly touch our hearts. And the fun and humor moved it right up to my top favorites list! Mistaking his new boss Andrea (“Andi”) as a puck bunny starts Cam North off to an awkward beginning, but he more than makes up for it as the story moves on. Andi’s mother had always been critical of her, so her father buying her a hockey team to run (when she knows nothing about hockey) turns into a golden chance for her to prove herself and build her confidence. Will Cam teach her the important things she needs to know about the game? And will the two of them learn to trust and rely on each other?
The author gives us a storyline that is well put-together with characters who quickly touch our hearts. And the fun and humor moved it right up to my top favorites list! Mistaking his new boss Andrea (“Andi”) as a puck bunny starts Cam North off to an awkward beginning, but he more than makes up for it as the story moves on. Andi’s mother had always been critical of her, so her father buying her a hockey team to run (when she knows nothing about hockey) turns into a golden chance for her to prove herself and build her confidence. Will Cam teach her the important things she needs to know about the game? And will the two of them learn to trust and rely on each other?
February 3, 2025
2 stars
It had a promising start but there was not much enemies in there (or chemistry between the characters) and as a hockey fan I question the Author ever seen a game. There is no 4th period in a hockey game. Just because throwing in some lingo does not mean it will feel authentic.
* Hero(s) - 2/ 5
* Heroine(s) - 2/5
* Secondary Characters - 2/5 ( kinda cliche with the gay BFF/personal assistant, fatphobic snob mother etc...)
* Plot/Storyline - 2/5
* Romance/Steam - 2/5 (expected some push and pull banter but it turned into love of my life too soon
* Drama/Conflict/Angst - 2/5
* Worldbuilding/Atmosphere - 3/5
* Writing Style - 3/5
This review is based on my personal preferences and the rating reflects how much I enjoyed reading this book.
It had a promising start but there was not much enemies in there (or chemistry between the characters) and as a hockey fan I question the Author ever seen a game. There is no 4th period in a hockey game. Just because throwing in some lingo does not mean it will feel authentic.
* Hero(s) - 2/ 5
* Heroine(s) - 2/5
* Secondary Characters - 2/5 ( kinda cliche with the gay BFF/personal assistant, fatphobic snob mother etc...)
* Plot/Storyline - 2/5
* Romance/Steam - 2/5 (expected some push and pull banter but it turned into love of my life too soon
* Drama/Conflict/Angst - 2/5
* Worldbuilding/Atmosphere - 3/5
* Writing Style - 3/5
This review is based on my personal preferences and the rating reflects how much I enjoyed reading this book.
January 31, 2025
This is the first book in a new series and this is Cam and Andrea’s story.
A chance meeting has Cam mistaking Andrea as a puck bunny, instead of his new boss. Andrea knows nothing about hockey, but her dad bought the team and placed her in change, so she is determined to make the team as good as they can be and prove herself worthy of the job.
This is a well written story which has family, friendships, emotions, enemies / lovers, mistaken identity, workplace romance, self-esteem issues, humor, witty banter, challenges, and love, which leads to an entertaining, and fun addictive page turner.
I look forward to reading more from this talented author whose work I highly recommend.
A chance meeting has Cam mistaking Andrea as a puck bunny, instead of his new boss. Andrea knows nothing about hockey, but her dad bought the team and placed her in change, so she is determined to make the team as good as they can be and prove herself worthy of the job.
This is a well written story which has family, friendships, emotions, enemies / lovers, mistaken identity, workplace romance, self-esteem issues, humor, witty banter, challenges, and love, which leads to an entertaining, and fun addictive page turner.
I look forward to reading more from this talented author whose work I highly recommend.
March 16, 2025
Cute book
I liked both MCs. I laughed a few times especially with h. She was always a hot mess getting herself into situations. I liked how she continued to stand up to her mom especially about her weight/food. I thought she was a great character.
I liked H, too. I don’t really consider this an enemies-to-lovers book, though. This was quickly an Instalove to me. When he first met her, he thought she was a puck bunny. It was cleared up the next day when she went into the hockey meeting like the boss she was. She made them all look goofy for assuming
There is some spice but I’d consider it open door vanilla. 🤷♀️
I liked both MCs. I laughed a few times especially with h. She was always a hot mess getting herself into situations. I liked how she continued to stand up to her mom especially about her weight/food. I thought she was a great character.
I liked H, too. I don’t really consider this an enemies-to-lovers book, though. This was quickly an Instalove to me. When he first met her, he thought she was a puck bunny. It was cleared up the next day when she went into the hockey meeting like the boss she was. She made them all look goofy for assuming
There is some spice but I’d consider it open door vanilla. 🤷♀️
January 30, 2025
I liked how even though Andi and Cam got off to a rough start they were still professional and able to work through things until they realized that what they felt was worth the risk. I also loved how supportive that Cam was and even though Andi has self esteem issues she didn’t do the typical reaction to Cam lifting her up at times. I also liked that Cam wasn’t the typical bachelor and Andi was a hard working woman.
I wasn’t a fan of the mother or the predictability, but overall this was a nice HEA.
Workplace, Hockey, CEO, Boss, ARC for Voluntary Honest Review
I wasn’t a fan of the mother or the predictability, but overall this was a nice HEA.
Workplace, Hockey, CEO, Boss, ARC for Voluntary Honest Review
February 2, 2025
It definitely made my day. I am so happy I got this book. And I am looking forward to other books in this Lowball Bay Sea Dragons series.
Andi and Cam fit together perfectly. And she changed that bitter, grumpy “asshole”.
It was just perfect reading- so funny, humorous and vital. OMG all those jokes and dialogues. And I am in love with all those characters, hope to meet them all again in the next books of the series.
I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
Andi and Cam fit together perfectly. And she changed that bitter, grumpy “asshole”.
It was just perfect reading- so funny, humorous and vital. OMG all those jokes and dialogues. And I am in love with all those characters, hope to meet them all again in the next books of the series.
I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
February 2, 2025
"I liked how even though Andi and Cam got off to a rough start they were still professional and able to work through things until they realized that what they felt was worth the risk. I also loved how supportive that Cam was and even though Andi has self esteem issues she didn’t do the typical reaction to Cam lifting her up at times. I also liked that Cam wasn’t the typical bachelor and Andi was a hard working woman.
I wasn’t a fan of the mother or the predictability, but overall this was a nice HEA.
Workplace, Hockey, CEO, Boss, ARC for Voluntary Honest Review"
I wasn’t a fan of the mother or the predictability, but overall this was a nice HEA.
Workplace, Hockey, CEO, Boss, ARC for Voluntary Honest Review"
April 3, 2025
Quick read! I've volunteered to review this book for United Indie Book Blog. Freya M Love is new to me. This story is about Cam and Andrea. Cam is a grumpy hockey player who definitely gets off on the wrong foot with the team's new owner, Andrea. Andi and Cam fit together perfectly. A fast-paced fun, cute and happy romance. The characters are realistic and down to earth. Will they be able to ignore the chemistry or give it a chance? You WILL have to read it to found out. Can't wait to read more from this author. Awesome work!
April 3, 2025
Quick read! I've volunteered to review this book for United Indie Book Blog. Freya M Love is new to me. This story is about Cam and Andrea. Cam is a grumpy hockey player who definitely gets off on the wrong foot with the team's new owner, Andrea. Andi and Cam fit together perfectly. A fast-paced fun, cute and happy romance. The characters are realistic and down to earth. Will they be able to ignore the chemistry or give it a chance? You WILL have to read it to found out. Can't wait to read more from this author. Awesome work!
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December 5, 2024
This book was absolutely amazing!!! If I wasn’t giggling like crazy, I was “just one more chapter”-ing each chapter to find out what would happen next! The characters are relatable and quirky. I loved this book so much I cant wait for the next! I you love rom coms such as those by Pippa Grant then you will absolutely love this one!!
January 25, 2025
A quick, cute read with characters that draw you in. I enjoyed getting to know Andi and seeing her confidence grow. It's not a spicy read. I am looking forward to continuing on with the next book in this series.
I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
August 16, 2025
Very fun little read…although the author might have learned more about the game of hockey before writing a hockey book…there are only 3 periods in a game, not 4. My favourite part, though, was the paragraph about fucks living in captivity…how Cam should let them go and be wild fucks as they were always meant to be. GENIUS! (Ch 23).
January 4, 2026
I really enjoyed this book. It was an easy, quick read, I finished it in one day. Andy bumps into Cam at a club and offers to buy him a drink. He turns her down, assuming she’s a puck bunny… only to find out a few days later that she’s actually his new boss! The characters are likeable and at times funny. There’s definitely lots of chemistry between Andy and Cam and some feels.
January 28, 2025
This book had me laughing til I was crying. The inner dialogue of both Cam and Andi were hilarious. I can’t wait to see what trouble Nate gets up to in the next book. Cam was a perfect golden retriever (once you broke past the grumpy) who absolutely showered Andi with love, positivity and worship
February 4, 2025
She’s the owner…
Not a puck bunny, as full of himself Cam assumed. He blew her off hard, assuming she was coming in to him, which she wasn’t. I really liked AndI, the smart new owner of a hockey team. Trust me, she’s got every players number. Did Can step up? Not really.
Not a puck bunny, as full of himself Cam assumed. He blew her off hard, assuming she was coming in to him, which she wasn’t. I really liked AndI, the smart new owner of a hockey team. Trust me, she’s got every players number. Did Can step up? Not really.
December 29, 2025
This is a cute story, but the relationship just doesn't flow for me. It felt disjointed specifically when he was considering what his friends shared, but seemed to totally forget about it almost instantly.
January 6, 2026
Hockey
The big bad hockey players and there soft and sweet off the ice dispostions. Its always fun when they come against a female owner for their hockey team. Andrea has to prove that she's there for the teams best interest and earn their trust. Good story.
The big bad hockey players and there soft and sweet off the ice dispostions. Its always fun when they come against a female owner for their hockey team. Andrea has to prove that she's there for the teams best interest and earn their trust. Good story.
February 25, 2026
A good 3.5 stars
I enjoyed the relationship build up between Cam and Andi. Great friend camaraderie for both main characters. A little bit more hockey would have made it better for me ;)
I enjoyed the relationship build up between Cam and Andi. Great friend camaraderie for both main characters. A little bit more hockey would have made it better for me ;)
July 16, 2025
Funny
I laughed out loud and read a few lines to my husband so he could laugh with me. I have one complaint: hockey doesn’t have four periods.
I laughed out loud and read a few lines to my husband so he could laugh with me. I have one complaint: hockey doesn’t have four periods.
July 19, 2025
Good
I enjoyed this book and the characters in this book and how TBE characters had to over come their past
I enjoyed this book and the characters in this book and how TBE characters had to over come their past
July 29, 2025
would have been 4 Stars but the ending felt sooo rushed - i got wiplash
August 30, 2025
Quick read
It is a fairly quick read that has an instant connection. Nothing too in depth or detailed. Just enough to keep you interested and invested.
It is a fairly quick read that has an instant connection. Nothing too in depth or detailed. Just enough to keep you interested and invested.
January 17, 2026
This was just okay. I felt like the story really never developed.
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