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Pucking Dirty
He'll break every rule in the book to claim his coach's daughter.
Nash Whatley
Coach had two rules when I joined the Keep my name out of the press, and don't even think about touching his daughter. The first one? Easy. I'm not some rookie with a chip on my shoulder. The second one? Complicated.
Emilia Lariat might just be the thing I've been missing. But this sassy little minx thinks she can hide what we are together. We'll see how easy that is when I've got her bent over every flat surface in this arena.
She wants to play? That's fine. But I came to win, and not even her father will stop me.
Emilia Lariat
When my father told me to meet him in the locker room, the sausage-fest I walked in on wasn't what he had in mind. Now, I know what his entire roster looks like naked. Puck bunnies would kill to be me right now…and I'd kill to burn the image from my brain.
Thank God for Nash Whatley, my savior in skates. From the minute the growly giant drags me out of the locker room with his hands over my eyes, he's got my head and heart all messed up.
He's the last person I should be sneaking around with…but the second he touches me, I forget exactly what we're risking. I forget everything but his name.
Right up until my dad finds out, anyway…
Nash Whatley
Coach had two rules when I joined the Keep my name out of the press, and don't even think about touching his daughter. The first one? Easy. I'm not some rookie with a chip on my shoulder. The second one? Complicated.
Emilia Lariat might just be the thing I've been missing. But this sassy little minx thinks she can hide what we are together. We'll see how easy that is when I've got her bent over every flat surface in this arena.
She wants to play? That's fine. But I came to win, and not even her father will stop me.
Emilia Lariat
When my father told me to meet him in the locker room, the sausage-fest I walked in on wasn't what he had in mind. Now, I know what his entire roster looks like naked. Puck bunnies would kill to be me right now…and I'd kill to burn the image from my brain.
Thank God for Nash Whatley, my savior in skates. From the minute the growly giant drags me out of the locker room with his hands over my eyes, he's got my head and heart all messed up.
He's the last person I should be sneaking around with…but the second he touches me, I forget exactly what we're risking. I forget everything but his name.
Right up until my dad finds out, anyway…
158 pages, Kindle Edition
Published March 11, 2025
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Nichole Rose
162 books1,004 followersFour-time award-winning author Nichole Rose writes deliciously dirty rom-coms, sports, and small-town romance, featuring relatable curvy women and the devoted alpha men who can't live without them. From obsessed billionaires to over-the-top hockey players to the firefighter next door, no one is safe from the hilarious, sassy women she sets loose on the world. She loves delivering relatable characters, hilarious banter, and enough heat to make you squirm.
Nichole also writes dark romance as Nichole Fallon.
When not writing, Nichole enjoys fine wine, cute shoes, and everything supernatural. She is happily married to the love of her life and is a proud ringleader in the world’s most ridiculous chihuahua circus. She and her husband live in central Arkansas.
Nichole also writes dark romance as Nichole Fallon.
When not writing, Nichole enjoys fine wine, cute shoes, and everything supernatural. She is happily married to the love of her life and is a proud ringleader in the world’s most ridiculous chihuahua circus. She and her husband live in central Arkansas.
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March 22, 2025
It was alright, but ngl, the physical stuff was a bit too much for my liking. 🫣
Also, keeping their relationship under wraps felt like it lasted forever, and the big reveal didn’t happen until the very last chapter. 🫠
Anyway, this was such a quick and easy read. And I'm totally here for Emilia's sass and feistiness! 🤭
Book info:
- Novella
- Sports romance (hockey)
- Coach's daughter
- Insta-something
- Loss of loved one (past)
- Parental abandonment
- Secret relationship
- No cheating, OM/OW, separation
- V FMC, No info on MMC
- HEA (5 yrs later, married with kids)
Also, keeping their relationship under wraps felt like it lasted forever, and the big reveal didn’t happen until the very last chapter. 🫠
Anyway, this was such a quick and easy read. And I'm totally here for Emilia's sass and feistiness! 🤭
Book info:
- Novella
- Sports romance (hockey)
- Coach's daughter
- Insta-something
- Loss of loved one (past)
- Parental abandonment
- Secret relationship
- No cheating, OM/OW, separation
- V FMC, No info on MMC
- HEA (5 yrs later, married with kids)
This entire review has been hidden because of spoilers.
March 11, 2025
Emilia is a hoot when you first meet her. And well, the way she met the hockey team and seeing them all naked when she walked into the lockers. Mind you, her dad told her to meet him there. So it wasn't her fault, lol. But that makes Nash possessive and covers her eyes and takes her out of the locker room. From there, the sparks fly the flirting the banter. But there is a problem her dad. He wants no hockey player anywhere near his daughter.
So Nash and Emil are sneaking around. It's cute and funny, but Em really did need to grow a backbone with her dad. Yes, that's her only parent, but dang. She's old enough. There is drama with that near the end, but things work out.
We get hints on future books and couples. Can't wait to see how those events happen.
No ow/om drama, no cheating, secondary characters, slight drama, sexy times,
Virgin gal no manwhore
Recommend-yes
Cover-⭐️⭐️⭐️
Heat level-🌶🌶.5
Slowinsta
Age gap
32H/24h
Praise kink
No condom
Hea
Epilogue
So Nash and Emil are sneaking around. It's cute and funny, but Em really did need to grow a backbone with her dad. Yes, that's her only parent, but dang. She's old enough. There is drama with that near the end, but things work out.
We get hints on future books and couples. Can't wait to see how those events happen.
No ow/om drama, no cheating, secondary characters, slight drama, sexy times,
Virgin gal no manwhore
Recommend-yes
Cover-⭐️⭐️⭐️
Heat level-🌶🌶.5
Slowinsta
Age gap
32H/24h
Praise kink
No condom
Hea
Epilogue
August 2, 2025
Rounded up to 2.5 🌟 only because the writing is good.
This is more on the short book side. Insta lust, super speedy falling in love, not much of a plot but cute romance.
This author only writes "curvy"overweight MFCs.
Don't get me wrong, I am all with body positive propaganda and all that sh*t but don't come demeaning my common sense labeling overweight women as curvy. Especially when these sizes come hand in hand with so many health problems that are too many to mention.
And the eye rolling tossing her around, carrying her like she's light as a feather and locking her feet around his waist. Girl please!! 🙄 There's so much fiction you can include in one book.
Anyhow, not wanting to sound mean but body positivity means talking about all issues that come along with your body.
Anyway, not a bad book just too surreal for me to continue with this seriesor this author for that matter.
This is more on the short book side. Insta lust, super speedy falling in love, not much of a plot but cute romance.
This author only writes "curvy"
Don't get me wrong, I am all with body positive propaganda and all that sh*t but don't come demeaning my common sense labeling overweight women as curvy. Especially when these sizes come hand in hand with so many health problems that are too many to mention.
And the eye rolling tossing her around, carrying her like she's light as a feather and locking her feet around his waist. Girl please!! 🙄 There's so much fiction you can include in one book.
Anyhow, not wanting to sound mean but body positivity means talking about all issues that come along with your body.
Anyway, not a bad book just too surreal for me to continue with this series
March 12, 2025
Safe
Virgin h
No history on H (I have no idea if he is a v or not!)
No cheating
No OM/OW
No separation
No gross condom use
No third act break up (a little misunderstanding with a bit of angst in the third act)
HEA
This is a recap of events with a few quotes so I remember the story, so SPOILERS ahead!
This is the story of Emilia, 24 years old, psychologist for the hockey team, daughter of the hockey coach, and Nash, 32 years old, hockey player. Her father took care of her as a single father, because the "mother", did not want to be stuck with a kid, so he gave up hockey to raise her. She feels guilt because she thinks that he sacrificed his career for her, but he is an awesome father, showing her that she wasn't a burden but a gift. The father daughter moments were sweet except when he asked if she is dating a hockey player, to which she hides her relationship with Nash, for fear of Nash losing his career. When they first meet, it is electric with witty banter, but her father interrupted them and he threatened to ruin the hockey player's career if he tries to date her, so she hides their relationship.
Nash wants to shout on the rooftops that they are together, but respects her wishes, even though he hates hiding. He gets that she is scared he will break her heart, to which we know he won't especially when we dive deep in his inner monologue, that man is dedicated for life to his Emilia. There is NO doubt that Emilia is for life!!
One thing that doesn't jive, is Emilia. She is hilarious, quirky, spirited, funny, especially in the beginning when she walks in the locker room full of naked guys, and her comments. She does what she wants and says what she wants unapologetically, BUT, she hides her relationship with Nash from her father for fear of being hurt and risking Nash's career. Since they have a solid relationship, she should have told him long ago. Father and daughter are close, so she should have fought for Nash! She is free spirited but at the same time she hides, she has strength, but has no balls fighting for her man, even though she told Nash in a moment of passion, that she would. This made me not really like her so much, but she does redeem herself. In the third act, when she still would not tell her father that Nash is her man in front of him, Nash leaves to fly for the game, but he isn't upset at her, he is upset at himself for not stepping up and telling her father that he wants his daughter for life, whether he likes it or not. I mean Nash really is a stand up guy, not once faulting Emilia, when he could have! He blamed himself!
If it weren't a laugh out loud rom com, I would not like Emilia. When they had sex, she kind of kicks him out, telling him she wants to keep their relationship a secret. Nash is semi ok with it ONLY because he doesn't want her to be unhappy. Then there is that scene where she still did not voice her love for him in the third act, and I just shook my head in disappointment.
Nash is great I really did like him a lot. The three other hockey players have a good intro. Archer, Jordan and Logan are I think the other three in the series, and like Nash, merely tolerate the players on their team who whore themselves around with different women, like River. I love how the men think it is odd and unappealing to jump from woman to woman!
Quote,
"River can't remember their names before they leave his bed.
He's a hell of a player, but he's not the kind of guy I'd spend time
around if we weren't teammates. To him, every hole is a goal. It's…
honestly kind of fucked up.....
"I swear to Christ, the way some of these guys talk about women," I
mutter, shaking my head. "They're going to die alone."
Archer grunts his agreement.
"It's what they deserve," Jordan says quietly.
He isn't wrong.
end quote
This is great, as it shows us that the other three hockey players in this series are not manwhores, they dislike the manwhore ways of the other team members. They could possibly hopefully be virgin heroes, since Nash is a question mark. This is me wishing and hoping.
Speaking of, it is not explicitly said if Nash is a virgin. He focused his life on hockey and when he lost his parents, for whom he harbors guilt, he took care of his sister. So his sister and hockey became his life, but not once did he say women were, except for the one sentence where he states that he hasn't dated in years. Some quotes make me think he could be and the last one I put here makes me think he may not, but I am simply unsure. One thing I do know is I am so glad that there is no mention of the last time he had sex, if he did. That would have ruined it for me, so I think I prefer the ambiguity. It still won't beat DV, but I am hoping that the rest of the guys can be virgin heroes for their virgin heroine.
Quote,
"It depends on the day. Are you always so bossy?"
"It depends on the woman." He grimaces as soon as he says it.
"That didn't come out right. There are no other women."
"Because you don't do puck bunnies?"
"Do puck bunnies?" He chuckles ruefully. "Well, that's one way of
putting it. But yeah, I don't do puck bunnies." His gaze flickers across
my face. "I don't do any women.".......
"My dick is standing at attention right now because you smell like
peaches, you sound fucking incredible when you whimper, and
you're soft as hell," he rumbles. "I'd very much like to know if you
smell that good everywhere, exactly what sound you'll make when
I'm kissing you, and if you're just as soft beneath me. No, I'm not
gay."
end quote
Quote,
"What is it about this girl that's so fucking irresistible?
Everything, I quickly decide. It's everything. She feels…inevitable.
Or hell, maybe we feel inevitable. I don't fucking know. This is far
beyond my realm of expertise or experience. It's been years since I
even went on a date. But I've always heeded my instincts, and
they're telling me that this girl is important."
end quote
But then there is this quote that makes me think he may not be a virgin and is experienced.
Quote,
She claws down my shoulders, whimpering. "I just want
you, Nash. I can't think straight."
"Are you drunk?" I pull back long enough to ask. I don't think she
drank nearly enough of that milkshake to cloud her judgement but
better safe than sorry. I don't want her to regret this shit tomorrow.
"What? No. I'm…" She squirms all over my cock, her cheeks pink.
Realization dawns, hitting like a hammer blow. Jesus Christ. She's
a virgin. She has no idea what she's feeling because she's never felt
it before now.
I'm an asshole for feeling like a god because she chose me, but it's
impossible not to feel that way. I'm the lucky motherfucker she
wants. Anyone in my shoes would feel the same exact way.
My hands sink into her hips, rocking her against me.
"Turned on, Emilia," I murmur, attacking her perfect mouth again.
"Your panties are dripping wet and your pretty little cunt aches
because you're turned on. You can't think straight because you need
to come."
end quote
All in all, it was funny, cute, with some angst that was bearable. I like the other guys (future heroes in their own story), and I do want to continue the series. It would have been great if it were a definite DV, but since I have no idea, and don't want to analyse every line I am not going to bother knowing. Some scenes makes me think he is experienced, and others makes me think he isn't. Who knows! I won't read it again since all I reread is DV love stories, but I am hoping we get some DV couples in this series.
Happy reading!
Virgin h
No history on H (I have no idea if he is a v or not!)
No cheating
No OM/OW
No separation
No gross condom use
No third act break up (a little misunderstanding with a bit of angst in the third act)
HEA
This is a recap of events with a few quotes so I remember the story, so SPOILERS ahead!
This is the story of Emilia, 24 years old, psychologist for the hockey team, daughter of the hockey coach, and Nash, 32 years old, hockey player. Her father took care of her as a single father, because the "mother", did not want to be stuck with a kid, so he gave up hockey to raise her. She feels guilt because she thinks that he sacrificed his career for her, but he is an awesome father, showing her that she wasn't a burden but a gift. The father daughter moments were sweet except when he asked if she is dating a hockey player, to which she hides her relationship with Nash, for fear of Nash losing his career. When they first meet, it is electric with witty banter, but her father interrupted them and he threatened to ruin the hockey player's career if he tries to date her, so she hides their relationship.
Nash wants to shout on the rooftops that they are together, but respects her wishes, even though he hates hiding. He gets that she is scared he will break her heart, to which we know he won't especially when we dive deep in his inner monologue, that man is dedicated for life to his Emilia. There is NO doubt that Emilia is for life!!
One thing that doesn't jive, is Emilia. She is hilarious, quirky, spirited, funny, especially in the beginning when she walks in the locker room full of naked guys, and her comments. She does what she wants and says what she wants unapologetically, BUT, she hides her relationship with Nash from her father for fear of being hurt and risking Nash's career. Since they have a solid relationship, she should have told him long ago. Father and daughter are close, so she should have fought for Nash! She is free spirited but at the same time she hides, she has strength, but has no balls fighting for her man, even though she told Nash in a moment of passion, that she would. This made me not really like her so much, but she does redeem herself. In the third act, when she still would not tell her father that Nash is her man in front of him, Nash leaves to fly for the game, but he isn't upset at her, he is upset at himself for not stepping up and telling her father that he wants his daughter for life, whether he likes it or not. I mean Nash really is a stand up guy, not once faulting Emilia, when he could have! He blamed himself!
If it weren't a laugh out loud rom com, I would not like Emilia. When they had sex, she kind of kicks him out, telling him she wants to keep their relationship a secret. Nash is semi ok with it ONLY because he doesn't want her to be unhappy. Then there is that scene where she still did not voice her love for him in the third act, and I just shook my head in disappointment.
Nash is great I really did like him a lot. The three other hockey players have a good intro. Archer, Jordan and Logan are I think the other three in the series, and like Nash, merely tolerate the players on their team who whore themselves around with different women, like River. I love how the men think it is odd and unappealing to jump from woman to woman!
Quote,
"River can't remember their names before they leave his bed.
He's a hell of a player, but he's not the kind of guy I'd spend time
around if we weren't teammates. To him, every hole is a goal. It's…
honestly kind of fucked up.....
"I swear to Christ, the way some of these guys talk about women," I
mutter, shaking my head. "They're going to die alone."
Archer grunts his agreement.
"It's what they deserve," Jordan says quietly.
He isn't wrong.
end quote
This is great, as it shows us that the other three hockey players in this series are not manwhores, they dislike the manwhore ways of the other team members. They could possibly hopefully be virgin heroes, since Nash is a question mark. This is me wishing and hoping.
Speaking of, it is not explicitly said if Nash is a virgin. He focused his life on hockey and when he lost his parents, for whom he harbors guilt, he took care of his sister. So his sister and hockey became his life, but not once did he say women were, except for the one sentence where he states that he hasn't dated in years. Some quotes make me think he could be and the last one I put here makes me think he may not, but I am simply unsure. One thing I do know is I am so glad that there is no mention of the last time he had sex, if he did. That would have ruined it for me, so I think I prefer the ambiguity. It still won't beat DV, but I am hoping that the rest of the guys can be virgin heroes for their virgin heroine.
Quote,
"It depends on the day. Are you always so bossy?"
"It depends on the woman." He grimaces as soon as he says it.
"That didn't come out right. There are no other women."
"Because you don't do puck bunnies?"
"Do puck bunnies?" He chuckles ruefully. "Well, that's one way of
putting it. But yeah, I don't do puck bunnies." His gaze flickers across
my face. "I don't do any women.".......
"My dick is standing at attention right now because you smell like
peaches, you sound fucking incredible when you whimper, and
you're soft as hell," he rumbles. "I'd very much like to know if you
smell that good everywhere, exactly what sound you'll make when
I'm kissing you, and if you're just as soft beneath me. No, I'm not
gay."
end quote
Quote,
"What is it about this girl that's so fucking irresistible?
Everything, I quickly decide. It's everything. She feels…inevitable.
Or hell, maybe we feel inevitable. I don't fucking know. This is far
beyond my realm of expertise or experience. It's been years since I
even went on a date. But I've always heeded my instincts, and
they're telling me that this girl is important."
end quote
But then there is this quote that makes me think he may not be a virgin and is experienced.
Quote,
She claws down my shoulders, whimpering. "I just want
you, Nash. I can't think straight."
"Are you drunk?" I pull back long enough to ask. I don't think she
drank nearly enough of that milkshake to cloud her judgement but
better safe than sorry. I don't want her to regret this shit tomorrow.
"What? No. I'm…" She squirms all over my cock, her cheeks pink.
Realization dawns, hitting like a hammer blow. Jesus Christ. She's
a virgin. She has no idea what she's feeling because she's never felt
it before now.
I'm an asshole for feeling like a god because she chose me, but it's
impossible not to feel that way. I'm the lucky motherfucker she
wants. Anyone in my shoes would feel the same exact way.
My hands sink into her hips, rocking her against me.
"Turned on, Emilia," I murmur, attacking her perfect mouth again.
"Your panties are dripping wet and your pretty little cunt aches
because you're turned on. You can't think straight because you need
to come."
end quote
All in all, it was funny, cute, with some angst that was bearable. I like the other guys (future heroes in their own story), and I do want to continue the series. It would have been great if it were a definite DV, but since I have no idea, and don't want to analyse every line I am not going to bother knowing. Some scenes makes me think he is experienced, and others makes me think he isn't. Who knows! I won't read it again since all I reread is DV love stories, but I am hoping we get some DV couples in this series.
Happy reading!
May 14, 2025
Safe. Short. Spicy!
Not the most original story line… but I did really enjoy it, and think this one was well done.
The writing was solid and the story flowed well for so few pages.
An easy 3.5 stars.
Not the most original story line… but I did really enjoy it, and think this one was well done.
The writing was solid and the story flowed well for so few pages.
An easy 3.5 stars.
March 20, 2025
⭐️⭐️⭐️/5 not my fav ice hockey book, wasn’t bad just felt smooshed into a shorter book
March 14, 2025
3.5 stars.
Damn. That was hot.
I absolutely love Emilia’s confidence and teasing. And Nash’s reaction to it.
Damn. That was hot.
I absolutely love Emilia’s confidence and teasing. And Nash’s reaction to it.
May 30, 2025
Gosh I freaking loved this story😍😍 Awesome start to a new ice hockey series with J/P obsessed men that would do everything for their women😏 I loved how sassy and funny Emilia was and how she wasn't intimidated by the whole hockey team and their attitudes.😉
Nash and Emilia are the first couple we get in this new series .He is a defenseman and she is the daughter of the overprotective coach and their new team psychologist. Well Nash saw Emilia and instantly fell in love with her, but Emilia is afraid her father will freak out so they sneak around at first. But Nash despises it and just does it to make his woman happy. Until her father finds out, now nothing can stop him from claiming his woman officially 😏 Instalove , daughter of the coach, kind of forbidden romance 😁, sweet, super fun to read, great banter between all characters, steamy, romantic and safe with an awesome HEA 😍😍😍😍 Can't wait for the story in this series 😊
Nash and Emilia are the first couple we get in this new series .He is a defenseman and she is the daughter of the overprotective coach and their new team psychologist. Well Nash saw Emilia and instantly fell in love with her, but Emilia is afraid her father will freak out so they sneak around at first. But Nash despises it and just does it to make his woman happy. Until her father finds out, now nothing can stop him from claiming his woman officially 😏 Instalove , daughter of the coach, kind of forbidden romance 😁, sweet, super fun to read, great banter between all characters, steamy, romantic and safe with an awesome HEA 😍😍😍😍 Can't wait for the story in this series 😊
March 11, 2025
When you start laughing in the very first chapter, you know it’s going to be a good one! Oh how I’ve missed Nichole Rose’s hockey rom-com books, and what a great way to start a new series. Emilia may just be my new favourite hot mess FMC. She hilarious, has no filter and doesn’t get embarrassed which makes for a really funny time. She says what she feels and it makes everyone around her love her even more. Nash was stable, calm and a provider in the way he raised his sister who we met in Aspen’s Defense. When he loved someone he loved them fiercely and he’s incredibly loyal. Basically the very opposite of the hockey player stereotype. This book was really funny, but also had depth and emotion behind it, and I loved the touch of angst and inner turmoil. No cheating or OM/OW drama, virgin FMC, his past is unknown, breeding kink, forbidden/hidden relationship, HEA and an epilogue 5 years in the future. This book really introduced the whole team and all their “problems” and interpersonal issues. I can’t wait to watch some of these guys fall hard and fight for their women! Great start to a new series!!
March 9, 2025
This is the first book in a new hockey series by Nichole Rose. And what a way to start this series off! Emilia and Nash are spectacular together! Watching their interactions and relationship develop is so realistic. Their chemistry is hot from their first encounter through the rest of the book.
Emilia is starting a new job as a psychologist with the hockey team. Her father, the only parent figure in her life, is the team’s coach. Watching her struggle with her own insecurities and the questions she has regarding her relationship with her father is so realistic. I think they are struggles any girl has endured if she has a strong parent or sibling(s) in their life that impact how others see and/or treat them.
This book has all the laughter, joking and fun; along with all the heat and sizzle you can hope to experience. The things that come out of Emilia’s mouth sometimes are just too amusing and left me laughing uncontrollably.
Emilia is starting a new job as a psychologist with the hockey team. Her father, the only parent figure in her life, is the team’s coach. Watching her struggle with her own insecurities and the questions she has regarding her relationship with her father is so realistic. I think they are struggles any girl has endured if she has a strong parent or sibling(s) in their life that impact how others see and/or treat them.
This book has all the laughter, joking and fun; along with all the heat and sizzle you can hope to experience. The things that come out of Emilia’s mouth sometimes are just too amusing and left me laughing uncontrollably.
March 15, 2025
This was a really good hockey player secretly dating the coach ‘s daughter book. Emilia is the new therapist for the team and the coaches daughter. The coach has warned his players that she is off limits. As soon Nash a player who has just joined the team meets her in the locker room the rules got right out the door. They keep the relationship a secret but like most secrets they are hard to keep!
March 15, 2025
Boring af. Kinda similar to her hockey series, nothing new. The heroine was also trying too hard to be funny when she’s cringy. DNF
April 16, 2025
I read this book in only two days. it's such a good book
September 9, 2025
**Never Laugh So Hard!**
*Pucking Dirty* is the first book in the fun new hockey series *Pucked Up Love*! Emilia, the head coach’s daughter, is also the new team psychologist, and she’s eager to make a great impression on everyone. But things take a hilarious turn when she walks into the locker room and accidentally calls it a "sausage fest." Then in comes Nash, who rushes to get Emilia out of that awkward situation. The moment Nash sees Emilia, he just knows she’s the one for him, and he’s ready to do whatever it takes to win her over. Their chemistry is off the charts, and the playful banter between them is just too funny!
Of course, Emilia has some insecurities to work through about her dad before she and Nash can really get together as a couple.
This book is so well written that you’ll find yourself laughing out loud! The witty back-and-forth between the characters is sure to entertain you. It’s fast-paced, with the perfect blend of drama and steamy moments, making it impossible to put down. I absolutely adored it and can’t wait for the next installment in the series!
I received a free copy of this book and am voluntarily leaving a review.
*Pucking Dirty* is the first book in the fun new hockey series *Pucked Up Love*! Emilia, the head coach’s daughter, is also the new team psychologist, and she’s eager to make a great impression on everyone. But things take a hilarious turn when she walks into the locker room and accidentally calls it a "sausage fest." Then in comes Nash, who rushes to get Emilia out of that awkward situation. The moment Nash sees Emilia, he just knows she’s the one for him, and he’s ready to do whatever it takes to win her over. Their chemistry is off the charts, and the playful banter between them is just too funny!
Of course, Emilia has some insecurities to work through about her dad before she and Nash can really get together as a couple.
This book is so well written that you’ll find yourself laughing out loud! The witty back-and-forth between the characters is sure to entertain you. It’s fast-paced, with the perfect blend of drama and steamy moments, making it impossible to put down. I absolutely adored it and can’t wait for the next installment in the series!
I received a free copy of this book and am voluntarily leaving a review.
September 14, 2025
I had higher hopes for this one because I've sorta been on a Nichole Rose kick with the last few books. I can't say it really delivers and it's not the writing quality that's the problem. My main issue is with Emilia. For someone who is supposed to be intelligent, she's very juvenile. The whole bit at the beginning of the book with her walking into the locker room and her going on about a circle jerk was beyond cringe, especially when you find out she's supposed to be their shrink? Yeah, not buying that. She exudes so much immaturity that I thought she was 16 instead of 24. The bit about her dad telling her that if Nash touched her he would send him away was stupid because even though she said she cared and was going to stay away from him since she already ruined her dad's career by being born, she doesn't. She immediately sleeps with him the next time she sees him and then treats him like a dirty little secret but I guess nothing matters as long as this virgin got good and properly dicked. I don't normally dislike FMC's this much but she takes the cake by far. My rating might say 3 but honestly it's only because you can't give 1/2 stars for a 2 1/2.
I also wasn't particularly thrilled with Nash and his clear goal towards career suicide. The way he took off his jersey and tossed it at her before the game and then the whole scene in the penalty box after the game when there was that reporter clearly looking for a new story was stupid, BEYOND stupid. Yeah, yeah.. it was to prove how much he cared about only her because of this whole insta love shit but it's still stupid.
The most annoying thing about this book has to be the "guilt" she feels about hiding their relationship from her dad. I don't actually believe it for one second to be honest because if she really did feel guilty, she would've spoken to him openly like a fucken adult! Another thing is that it was oh so tiring to read Nash talk her up over and over and over again. I get you talk up the people you love because you love them but it was a lot in this book and it was almost as if the author was doing it to convince the reader that she was this mature, kind, generous, super amazing, intelligent woman when in reality she can across as a selfish, lying, immature, brat who only wanted to press Nash's buttons and risk their careers by getting fucked every in the arena... like come on, really? Do you have any respect for your job or your dad?
It took me days to finish this book, DAYS!, when I normally finish most books in one session. This book isn't even that long... but it just... I really had to force myself to finish it because I hate not finishing books.
I also wasn't particularly thrilled with Nash and his clear goal towards career suicide. The way he took off his jersey and tossed it at her before the game and then the whole scene in the penalty box after the game when there was that reporter clearly looking for a new story was stupid, BEYOND stupid. Yeah, yeah.. it was to prove how much he cared about only her because of this whole insta love shit but it's still stupid.
The most annoying thing about this book has to be the "guilt" she feels about hiding their relationship from her dad. I don't actually believe it for one second to be honest because if she really did feel guilty, she would've spoken to him openly like a fucken adult! Another thing is that it was oh so tiring to read Nash talk her up over and over and over again. I get you talk up the people you love because you love them but it was a lot in this book and it was almost as if the author was doing it to convince the reader that she was this mature, kind, generous, super amazing, intelligent woman when in reality she can across as a selfish, lying, immature, brat who only wanted to press Nash's buttons and risk their careers by getting fucked every in the arena... like come on, really? Do you have any respect for your job or your dad?
It took me days to finish this book, DAYS!, when I normally finish most books in one session. This book isn't even that long... but it just... I really had to force myself to finish it because I hate not finishing books.
This entire review has been hidden because of spoilers.
December 8, 2025
Emilia Lariat (24) has just been hired as the Washington Carvers hockey team's new staff psychologist. However, she is also Coach Lariat’s daughter, too. And you have not seen a more protective father until you have seen, Coach. He even warns the team: "Hands off his daughter." You see he had a one-off with her mother and rather than allow her to give her up for adoption her dad chose to raise her solo. He gave up his career in hockey and became a coach. Emilia is smart, outspoken, and spontaneous.
She is not to everyone's liking because of it. Because she is loud and has no edit button and what she thinks comes out sometimes. Here’s the thing at her age she is still a virgin. She attributes it to the fact that her father either scares them off or they know who he is, and are intimidated by him, and won’t even try to ask her out. Now it's the day before her first day of her starting her new job. And she was to meet her father in the locker room. However, when she enters all the guys are in various degrees of undress but most are showing a sausage-fest she walked in on.
It wasn't what he had in mind she’s sure of. Although she does know what his entire roster looks like naked. She knows puck bunnies would kill to be her, yet she would pay good money for an acid cleansing to remove the image from her brain. If not for Nash Whatley (32), her savior in skates she could have been scarred for life. The minute the growls giant drags her out of the locker room with his big paws over her eyes. He's got her head and heart all messed up. Nash being a guy on her dad’s team, a hockey player, someone her father warned her about her whole life scares her, but it also makes her brave in a forbidden way.
He's the last person she should be sneaking around with…but the second he touches her, she forgets exactly what they're risking. She forgets everything but his name. They continue to take more and more risks. Even allowing more of his teammates to know about them, and they are okay with it. They know how serious they are about one another. However, no matter how much Nash wants to tell her father she needs to be the one to do it. That is until then get caught. Now what... This was such a good story. Emilia although always so upbeat she has many insecurities and Nash allows her the freedom to work through them one at a time. As she does for him.
She is not to everyone's liking because of it. Because she is loud and has no edit button and what she thinks comes out sometimes. Here’s the thing at her age she is still a virgin. She attributes it to the fact that her father either scares them off or they know who he is, and are intimidated by him, and won’t even try to ask her out. Now it's the day before her first day of her starting her new job. And she was to meet her father in the locker room. However, when she enters all the guys are in various degrees of undress but most are showing a sausage-fest she walked in on.
It wasn't what he had in mind she’s sure of. Although she does know what his entire roster looks like naked. She knows puck bunnies would kill to be her, yet she would pay good money for an acid cleansing to remove the image from her brain. If not for Nash Whatley (32), her savior in skates she could have been scarred for life. The minute the growls giant drags her out of the locker room with his big paws over her eyes. He's got her head and heart all messed up. Nash being a guy on her dad’s team, a hockey player, someone her father warned her about her whole life scares her, but it also makes her brave in a forbidden way.
He's the last person she should be sneaking around with…but the second he touches her, she forgets exactly what they're risking. She forgets everything but his name. They continue to take more and more risks. Even allowing more of his teammates to know about them, and they are okay with it. They know how serious they are about one another. However, no matter how much Nash wants to tell her father she needs to be the one to do it. That is until then get caught. Now what... This was such a good story. Emilia although always so upbeat she has many insecurities and Nash allows her the freedom to work through them one at a time. As she does for him.
March 12, 2025
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Pucking Dirty is the first book in Nichole Rose’s new “Pucked Up Love” series, and what a series opener it is.
The book begins with the FMC Emilia Lariat quite literally walking into a “sausage fest” and proclaiming it as such. As the daughter to the head coach of the Washington Carvers professional hockey team, & their new team psychologist, Emilia is not prepared for the “man hang” she stumbles into when she enters the locker room at her father’s previous instruction. After insulting the team’s collective junk in addition to accusing the them of group “activities”, Emilia is suddenly bundled out of the locker room by a wall of delicious smelling muscle.
Enter Nash Whatley, said wall of delicious smelling muscle & newest member of the Washington Carvers. Nash Whatley who just walked out of the shower to find his unknown until now soulmate staring at his fellow teammates in the buff. After clamping his hand over her eyes and removing Emilia from the situation the two discover an immediate connection, which is quickly interrupted by Emilia’s father.
From there the plot takes off, with Emilia & Nash burning up the pages while navigating the perils, pitfalls & numerous locations in the arena to canoodle all while keeping their burgeoning relationship on the DL.
This off-limits, age-gap novella is a quick & steamy romp, that doesn’t scrimp on substance. As ever Nichole Rose manages to pack a satisfyingly rounded plot into a relatively short space.
🔥🔥
Pucking Dirty is the first book in Nichole Rose’s new “Pucked Up Love” series, and what a series opener it is.
The book begins with the FMC Emilia Lariat quite literally walking into a “sausage fest” and proclaiming it as such. As the daughter to the head coach of the Washington Carvers professional hockey team, & their new team psychologist, Emilia is not prepared for the “man hang” she stumbles into when she enters the locker room at her father’s previous instruction. After insulting the team’s collective junk in addition to accusing the them of group “activities”, Emilia is suddenly bundled out of the locker room by a wall of delicious smelling muscle.
Enter Nash Whatley, said wall of delicious smelling muscle & newest member of the Washington Carvers. Nash Whatley who just walked out of the shower to find his unknown until now soulmate staring at his fellow teammates in the buff. After clamping his hand over her eyes and removing Emilia from the situation the two discover an immediate connection, which is quickly interrupted by Emilia’s father.
From there the plot takes off, with Emilia & Nash burning up the pages while navigating the perils, pitfalls & numerous locations in the arena to canoodle all while keeping their burgeoning relationship on the DL.
This off-limits, age-gap novella is a quick & steamy romp, that doesn’t scrimp on substance. As ever Nichole Rose manages to pack a satisfyingly rounded plot into a relatively short space.
This entire review has been hidden because of spoilers.
March 16, 2025
This is the 1st book in the new sports series Pucked Up Love a short and steamy hilarious hockey romance between Nash and Emilia. Nash is on a new hockey team where Emilia's father is the coach and he warns everyone to stay away from Emilia. Emilia is going to be the new team therapist and when she goes to meet her father in the locker room she gets quite an eyeful. When she walks into the locker room everyone is undressed and to say she's surprised is putting it mildly. The way that Emilia reacts and the crazy things she says are hilarious and so is Nash's reaction to finding Emilia in the middle of his naked teammates. Nash falls for the sassy beauty and he doesn't care who her father is and Emilia is attracted to him too. They begin a relationship without telling her father or anyone else although some of his teammates might know. Emilia is afraid to tell her father about Nash since he threatened to send Nash down to the minors. After what happened with his parents and his sister Emilia doesn't want to do anything to hurt his career so they keep seeing each other but they keep it quiet although Nash wants to tell her father and everyone else. Will they be able to keep their relationship quiet when there's a nasty nosy reporter snooping around the team? I don't want to say anymore and ruin it for anyone else with spoilers. You really need to read this short and steamy hilarious sports romance to see what happens. I would definitely recommend reading this book and I'm looking forward to the next book in this wonderful series.
I received an ARC of this book and I am voluntarily leaving a review.
I received an ARC of this book and I am voluntarily leaving a review.
March 16, 2025
This is book one in the author’s new Pucked Up Love series and it was. The. BEST!!! It had tons of steam—which I personally love but just as importantly, it was also hilarious!! Seriously, first paragraph in (first sentence really) and I choked on my coke, laughing out loud. I wasn’t expecting anything like that in the very beginning and had just taken a big sip and oh my gosh, just like that, I was hooked!
I loved both MCs so much; Emilia, the coach’s daughter and new team psychologist, was super sassy (and the cause of my choking incident) and Nash, a recent addition to the team, was brain meltingly hot with all his dirty talk and so sweet it made ME fall in love with him! And the fact that he fell first (and hard) was the cherry on top of the cake!
I wish I could come up with lots of fancy words to describe how much I enjoyed it but I’m at a loss for words. For lack of a better way to say it…I really can’t recommend this book highly enough; it was hot yet sweet and shouldn’t be missed. 5 stars!!
I received a copy of this book for free but am voluntarily leaving a review.
I loved both MCs so much; Emilia, the coach’s daughter and new team psychologist, was super sassy (and the cause of my choking incident) and Nash, a recent addition to the team, was brain meltingly hot with all his dirty talk and so sweet it made ME fall in love with him! And the fact that he fell first (and hard) was the cherry on top of the cake!
I wish I could come up with lots of fancy words to describe how much I enjoyed it but I’m at a loss for words. For lack of a better way to say it…I really can’t recommend this book highly enough; it was hot yet sweet and shouldn’t be missed. 5 stars!!
I received a copy of this book for free but am voluntarily leaving a review.
July 24, 2025
So good!!
Well…Nash really went there—breaking one of hockey’s biggest rules: Don’t mess with the coach’s daughter. But rules were made to be broken, especially when the chemistry is as off-the-charts hot as it is between Nash and Emilia.
From the moment they met, the connection between them was electric. They were open, honest, and perfectly matched in every way—except for one tiny, glaring detail… they kept their relationship hidden from the one person they definitely shouldn't have: Coach. Naturally, that secret didn’t stay buried for long, and when the truth came out (in the worst way possible), things definitely got tense.
Nichole Rose did an incredible job pulling me in from page one and never letting go. The balance of heat, heart, and a little bit of chaos had me hooked. Pucking Dirty is the kind of story that makes you fall for both the characters and the series—and now I can’t wait to dive into the rest.
Well…Nash really went there—breaking one of hockey’s biggest rules: Don’t mess with the coach’s daughter. But rules were made to be broken, especially when the chemistry is as off-the-charts hot as it is between Nash and Emilia.
From the moment they met, the connection between them was electric. They were open, honest, and perfectly matched in every way—except for one tiny, glaring detail… they kept their relationship hidden from the one person they definitely shouldn't have: Coach. Naturally, that secret didn’t stay buried for long, and when the truth came out (in the worst way possible), things definitely got tense.
Nichole Rose did an incredible job pulling me in from page one and never letting go. The balance of heat, heart, and a little bit of chaos had me hooked. Pucking Dirty is the kind of story that makes you fall for both the characters and the series—and now I can’t wait to dive into the rest.
March 11, 2025
Nash Whatley is heating up the ice!
Pucking Dirty will have you laughing, smiling and swooning at the same time!
Emilia is a fmc that I love to read about. She’s funny, says what’s on her mind, knows what she wants and goes for it. Her introduction to the team had me laughing so hard and her introduction to Nash…. creates that instant chemistry between them.
Nash is yummy! He’s a man that knows what he wants, does what he says he will and ALWAYS makes good on his follow through! I have a new appreciation for the penalty box….
One aspect of Nichole’s writing I always love is the way she writes her characters, the way they connect and interact and the chemistry that explodes between them!
This first book in her new hockey series is an absolute 5 star goal read for me! I can’t wait to read about the rest of the players and their stories!
Pucking Dirty will have you laughing, smiling and swooning at the same time!
Emilia is a fmc that I love to read about. She’s funny, says what’s on her mind, knows what she wants and goes for it. Her introduction to the team had me laughing so hard and her introduction to Nash…. creates that instant chemistry between them.
Nash is yummy! He’s a man that knows what he wants, does what he says he will and ALWAYS makes good on his follow through! I have a new appreciation for the penalty box….
One aspect of Nichole’s writing I always love is the way she writes her characters, the way they connect and interact and the chemistry that explodes between them!
This first book in her new hockey series is an absolute 5 star goal read for me! I can’t wait to read about the rest of the players and their stories!
March 16, 2025
POV: Dual, first person
Age gap: Emilia, 24 and Nash, 32
OW(M)/Cheating: No.
3rd act breakup: No.
Instalove: Yes, and it’s done so well!
Series: Yes, 1 of 4.
Spice: Oh yeah! A lot of it where they could get caught!
Writing: Nichole has her humor on full display throughout Pucking Dirty. Nash’s alpha combined with Emilia’s sass was the perfect combination to keep me grinning and kicking my feet like a preteen.
Editing: Really good until the last couple of chapters. Then there are some editing issues. Only one made me reread for understanding.
Read this author before: Yes.
Available on KU:
Trigger Warnings: References to parent death and parental abandonment.
Should you read it: Yes! I think you should read everything by Nichole.
This is an ARC review.
Age gap: Emilia, 24 and Nash, 32
OW(M)/Cheating: No.
3rd act breakup: No.
Instalove: Yes, and it’s done so well!
Series: Yes, 1 of 4.
Spice: Oh yeah! A lot of it where they could get caught!
Writing: Nichole has her humor on full display throughout Pucking Dirty. Nash’s alpha combined with Emilia’s sass was the perfect combination to keep me grinning and kicking my feet like a preteen.
Editing: Really good until the last couple of chapters. Then there are some editing issues. Only one made me reread for understanding.
Read this author before: Yes.
Available on KU:
Trigger Warnings: References to parent death and parental abandonment.
Should you read it: Yes! I think you should read everything by Nichole.
This is an ARC review.
March 21, 2025
This is book number 1 of the Pucked Up Love series and focuses on Nash and Emilia. Nash is fairly new to the team and has done a great job throughout his career to keep his head down and work hard. His life revolved around hockey and his sister but when he first met Emilia, she became his new obsession. Emilia had joined the team as the new psychologist for the NHL team that her dad coaches. Even though they should stay away from each other, neither is able to nor do they want to. They know that they have found the one for them and both fight for what is important to them. I loved Nash and Emilia together! This was a great story and a great start to the series.
I received a free copy of this book via the author and am voluntarily leaving a review.
I received a free copy of this book via the author and am voluntarily leaving a review.
March 10, 2025
This is one if the best series starters I've read for a while, Nichole has set us up for a good time with the Pucked Up Love series.
Nash and Emilia are couple goals, their easy back and forth banter makes them even more relatable and perfect. Emilia is the coaches daughter, she's also the new member if the teams mental health staff. She's smart, loyal, and brilliantly funny with her lack of filter, and epic one liners "circle jerks".
Nash is a Growly, sexy, hockey playing alpha male whose got nerves of steel to keep up with Emilia.
Brilliant read, with dual pov writing, steamy scenes, hockey romance and HEAs.
5/5 stars!!
Nash and Emilia are couple goals, their easy back and forth banter makes them even more relatable and perfect. Emilia is the coaches daughter, she's also the new member if the teams mental health staff. She's smart, loyal, and brilliantly funny with her lack of filter, and epic one liners "circle jerks".
Nash is a Growly, sexy, hockey playing alpha male whose got nerves of steel to keep up with Emilia.
Brilliant read, with dual pov writing, steamy scenes, hockey romance and HEAs.
5/5 stars!!
March 11, 2025
Okay, so a little dilemma, what do you do when you discover the woman of your dreams is actually coach of your hockey team, and he threatens to trade you if you touch her? To make things worse, the woman of your dreams tells you are the man of her dreams! Oh, what a magnificent start to Nichole Rose’s new series, Pucked Up Love! Pucking Dirty is Nash and Emilia’s story, and it is funny, witty, sweet, sexy and “pucking” dirty!! Pucking Dirty has everything, a sweet and sassy FMC, and a dirty talking MFC, and of course angst, and a creepy character who threatens everything Nash and Emilia have. Loved it!!!
March 10, 2025
Yay! I'm so happy to get Nash's story. I loved his sister's, Aspen's. This was seriously hilarious. I laughed so much. And right out the gate. The way Nichole started this was epic. 😂😂 Nash and Emilia had amazing chemistry. I loved seeing her fight it. I even cried. There's such a sweet moment between her and her dad that the tears just flowed. There's some drama too, but just enough. I loved these two. I'm so freaking excited about Nichole writing a new hockey series. Can't wait for the next one.
I received a complimentary copy and am voluntarily leaving my honest review.
I received a complimentary copy and am voluntarily leaving my honest review.
March 11, 2025
Wow! I absolutely loved this book. Amazing characters and wonderful plot. Very beautifully written and easy to read.
I read this book in one sitting and I loved every second of it. The chemistry and passion between Nash and Emilia was undeniable and sizzling. They were made for each other. I loved Nash’s determination to be with Emilia despite everything.
Overall I loved this book very much. If you’re looking for a forbidden, grumpy/sunshine, age gap, hockey romance then you’re going to love it.
I read this book in one sitting and I loved every second of it. The chemistry and passion between Nash and Emilia was undeniable and sizzling. They were made for each other. I loved Nash’s determination to be with Emilia despite everything.
Overall I loved this book very much. If you’re looking for a forbidden, grumpy/sunshine, age gap, hockey romance then you’re going to love it.
March 14, 2025
Hockey romance.
Emilia is a young woman with a difficult past that made her very close to her father. Naturally, her first job is to be a psychologist for the hockey team her father coaches. So her father set the rule for her not to date a hockey player. She has always followed her father's rules, until she meets Nash, a magnificent player of her father's.
Nash is a player who has always avoided the press, well, except when he tragically lost his parents. So when his new coach gives him two rules: not to appear in the press and not to touch his daughter, he thinks it's easy. Until he meets the beautiful Emilia.
Will Nash risk his career for Emilia, and will Emilia risk her close relationship with her father for the love of Nash…
Emilia is a young woman with a difficult past that made her very close to her father. Naturally, her first job is to be a psychologist for the hockey team her father coaches. So her father set the rule for her not to date a hockey player. She has always followed her father's rules, until she meets Nash, a magnificent player of her father's.
Nash is a player who has always avoided the press, well, except when he tragically lost his parents. So when his new coach gives him two rules: not to appear in the press and not to touch his daughter, he thinks it's easy. Until he meets the beautiful Emilia.
Will Nash risk his career for Emilia, and will Emilia risk her close relationship with her father for the love of Nash…
March 11, 2025
Oh lord, how I've missed Nichole Rose's hockey romances but she's bringing them back with a vengeance. This book was sooooo much FUN! Noah and Emilia were everything I could've asked for. Emilia is so far my favorite FMC this year. She's fun and Sassy and owns every single bit of her attitude, and I love it so much. Noah is hot and growly, everything we love in an MMC. The relationship was instalove and the spice was hot. Such a blast! If you love hockey romances, with the coach's daughter no less, you should definitely pick this one up. It's lol funny and emotional, all around amazing.
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