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Unexpected Secrets: Book One

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Allie has demons that haunt her mind and body. She holds a great skill within a secret life she has no idea exists. When she learns the truth, Unexpected Secrets are revealed.

Noah is the Boss, her protector, and his own obsession. When her secret life unfolds, he is there to guide his Butterfly in her new world. He too holds a great skill.

A Skill used From Afar.

416 pages, Kindle Edition

Published January 16, 2025

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Britt Lynn

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Britt Lynn is a self publishing author who enjoys writing about Morally Grey, Obsessive men. Her true love is a good Hockey Romance adding in dark elements and pulling from personal experiences as a younger sister of a goalie. But she also loves to write a good Thrilling Dark Mafia Romance that will take you on a wild ride through many twists and turns, leaving you on the edge. She will also grab those emotions and have you crying one minute, to pissing you off, to having you crying again while you laugh.

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140 reviews14 followers
January 4, 2025
Unexpected Secrets was another amazing book by the fabulous Britt Lynn. It is everything you look for in a Dark Mafia Hockey Romance.

The characters....oh the characters that Britt writes, you will fall in love with all of them, Don, Cam, Lance, Kane, Zade, Reed but especially Noah fucking Wyatt!!! 🥵🥵

Allie is the type of FMC you look for in every book you read. You may think she's a shy little wallflower, but she's a smart, beautiful, strong badass. She's been through so much and she doesn't take anyone's shit.

Noah is your dream book boyfriend MMC. He's strong, dominant, sexy, he's the hockey captain and the boss. You'll 100% want a rose from Noah Wyatt 😉 IYKYK.

Britt does an amazing job with her storyline, and characters. Their chemistry, their attraction, their growth. It's everything and I'm sad this story is over.....

Or is it?!
Profile Image for Toni Amey.
270 reviews34 followers
December 11, 2024
“You are going to be dangerous; you have no idea, Butterfly.”

If you enjoy a good hockey romance then this is a must read but there is a twist … a hockey mafia romance ?!?!? Instantly sold me on reading this story.
You have so many twists and turns happening through this story and it kept me fully captivated from beginning to end. The spicy scenes were so freaking hot and well honestly I loved every bit of this story! Noah is the ultimate book boyfriend and you can’t tell me any differently 🫠🥵🔥😍
I can already tell come book 2 Allie is gonna fully embrace herself and I can’t wait to see what she becomes! 100% yes this book is a must read!!
Profile Image for ✿ Deanna Lea  ✿.
247 reviews19 followers
December 2, 2024
This right here 👏

She's Done It Again. Another amazing hockey romance 😍

The characters , the story, the spice. All written to perfection. She writes a story that pulls you in and keeps you hooked from the first page 😍

Oh Noah the man that you are 😍🥵

Thank you Britt for allowing me to read and review ❤️
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165 reviews5 followers
January 17, 2025
ARC REVIEW

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As usual, Britt captivates us with another of her delightful hockey romances, but this time she adds a twist—mafia intrigue, betrayal, hitmen, and a whole lot of heat.

Allie is the little sister, always surrounded by her older brother and his friends, convinced that none of them will ever see her as anything more than that—just the “little sister.” She doesn’t want them to see her differently, or maybe… just maybe, one of them does. Enter Noah, the team captain.

Since losing her parents, Allie has thrown herself into skating, using it as her refuge. But when her partner unexpectedly quits, her brother’s friends take her out to lift her spirits, and what starts as a carefree night of dancing spirals into an accident that uncovers a web of unexpected secrets—secrets that will change everything.

In the aftermath, Allie and Noah realize they’ve both harbored feelings for each other. What follows is an undeniable connection, one that feels destined. Noah soon discovers that while Allie may seem innocent on the surface, beneath it lies a sharp wit, an untamed passion, and a fiery desire he never imagined.

From their first clash over differing viewpoints, to the scorching chemistry when they’re alone, their connection is intense, electric, and brimming with spice.

While the ending might appear to wrap everything up neatly, don’t be fooled—there’s more to come, and the answers we’ve all been waiting for will arrive in the next book, Unexpected Love.
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174 reviews7 followers
January 10, 2025
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
🌶️🌶️🌶️🌶️🌶️

“Soak me, Butterfly, I want to feel your cum running down my legs.”

" But it put a smile on her face, and she’ll have an even bigger one when I eat it from that sweet little pussy of hers."

This book is just 🥵🥵🥵!

I absolutely love this book!

Noah. That's all I'm saying 🥵🥵

Damn Britt you've done it again! This book is amazing! And I need more!

The way Britt portrays this storyline is fantastic and the way the characters are portrayed!

I felt like I was in the story with them, walking with them and the events that occur.

I never thought I'd ever read a mafia hockey romance, I guess I was wrong because now I need more!😏🤣
Profile Image for Crystal Reads.
953 reviews58 followers
January 5, 2025
Britt, you freaking nailed it AGAIN!!!! I mean look at those tropes and triggers! So many of my favorite tropes all wrapped into one delicious book.

Hockey romance AND mafia? Ummmm, heck yes please!

Allie, our FMC, is the sweet good girl, but also stubborn. She has grown up around this group of guys, her brothers hockey teammates and friends, her entire life. Her parents died at a young age and she was taken in by Brent and Candice, also Noah’s parents. Of course she thinks he is hot, but he’s her brother’s best friend, so he’s off limits. Or so she thinks!

Noah, our MMC, whew!!! He is the delicious badass of a hockey captain and boss of the organization. He is also a touch her and 💀 man who is very possessive over what’s his. I mean he is the ultimate book boyfriend we all crave.

The chemistry between the two is explosive! I also love the playful banter that all the characters have with one another. I started this book and did not put it down until I was finished. I ATE IT UP! Could not wait for book 2 to continue the amazing story.

5⭐️
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Profile Image for Megan Moser.
619 reviews
January 10, 2025
Hockey boys that are also Mafia boys?!!!! 😍 Yes!!! I really enjoyed this first book to the duet!

At first my logical brain was trying to take over and figure out how these guys could be pro hockey players and also these macho behind the scene Hitmen that never seem to sleep and have perfect super fit bodies 😂 But I quickly remembered I don’t read fiction for logical stories lol.

The plot is super cool and it’s written in multiple POVs but in a style like your bestie is talking to you. It makes for an easy, fun read. And the spice is 🔥🔥🔥!

The whole guy crew and the family members just seem so fun to be around but like you also know you are super protected.

Super excited for book 2!

🌟 Hockey/ mafia
🌟figure skater
🌟 Brother’s best friend
🌟 Forced proximity
🌟 Possessive/ protective MMC
🌟 Touch her and ☠️
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47 reviews3 followers
January 13, 2025
Absolutely love any book written by this author! She is not afraid to dive into real issues and gives her characters such amazing deep stories that keep you engaged through out the book . If you love dark romance and hockey books then this is a book you will love .
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30 reviews
January 5, 2025
Just WOW!! I cannot explain to you how I devoured this book. It was phenomenal, has everything you want all in one book, love, secrets,hockey, mafia, spice 🥵

I absolutely adored this story line and the people all wrapped up in it as always you get more than one POV which is always amazing 😍 Allie and Noah literally have my heart! As much as I wanted Allie to mess with him a bit more with the other guys they are totally endgame and I’m here for it!

The drama in this book was *chefs kiss* definitely had you on the edge of your seat a little bit and 1000% leaves you wanting more 😍 I have so many questions that need answers and I need book 2 like NOW!!
Yet again Britt Lynn has hit it out of the park with another absolutely amazing series 🔥
247 reviews6 followers
January 8, 2025
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Noah & Allie

First ever book I’ve read by Britt. I got intrigued from a quote from this book and I had to read it and I loved it. Hockey romance with a mafia twist umm yess please!!!
This book had so many twists and turns that were shocking but it worked so well. The spice between Noah and Allie omg 😮‍💨😮‍💨 poor Allie’s going to need a wheelchair soon 😂 I mean he’s 7ft compared to her 5ft self 🤷🏻‍♀️
This book has everything you could possibly need hockey, mafia, love, plenty of secrets that just keep coming, oh and so much spice.
Profile Image for ✨Marilyn✨.
67 reviews
January 3, 2025
Okay Britt makes some amazing hockey romances so when she announced she was doing a hockey/mafia romance I was intrigued. And oh my goodness! 🤭

I am left 2 things, waiting for the next book and the question of -how many more hot hockey men is Britt going to add to my book boyfriend list?- cause this book was full of them like the whole team was 🤗😮‍💨
Profile Image for Kerrie Porter.
203 reviews9 followers
December 31, 2024
Please check trigger warnings. Omg I don’t know where to begin with this one!!! The plot was amazing and also the spice was so spicy. Noah and Allie the perfect duo!! If you want to read a book about a bad a** fmc this one is for you!!!!! Even though Allie was kept from what she truly was meant to be she ended up embracing it! Hockey, spice, and a great plot with a bad a**fmc what more could you ask for?? Grab a copy and be prepared to get sucked into an amazing book!!!!
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324 reviews36 followers
December 12, 2024
Unexpected Secrets. Book 1
By Britt Lynn.

Beta Review

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Always read trigger warnings!

Triggers & Tropes:
🖤Dark Mafia Hockey Romance
🖤Age Gap (7 years)
🖤Hidden Identity
🖤Brother’s Best friend
🖤Figure Skater
🖤Touch her & ☠️
🖤Sniper/Hitman
🖤Boss & Team Captain
🖤Descriptive Rifle Use
🖤Un-aliving
🖤Violence/Fighting/Torture
🖤Multi POV
🖤Forced Proximity
🖤Mental Health/Eating Disorder/Abuse
🖤Whipped cream play
🖤He’s tattooed
🖤Smut
🖤"Look at Me”
🖤”Good Girl”
🖤Hand Necklaces
🖤Edging/Restraints
🖤Plus More🖤

This is book one in a new and exciting series by Britt Lynn.
Another hockey themed romance but with a twist…

And boy… Britt does it once again! Delivering a delicious, hot and sexy, drenched in spice…Hockey/Mafia Romance. With a unique plot heavy theme!

I couldn’t put this book down. I was completely consumed by this from the moment I picked it up!

Britt has outdone herself with this and it may very well be my favourite so far!

Centred around the intriguing and well crafted characters of Noah Wyatt and Allie Madden.

Noah: has me completely obsessed. I am totally gone for this man. He is big, strong, outrageously protective, a beast of a man… yes please!!

Allie: has had the truth of her family history kept from her since a young age. A figure skater and little sister to one of those hockey team members. She is surrounded by these beautiful men who adore her… What a lucky girl!

A seamless and Spectacular storyline embedded within a deep and elaborate plot line, a unique and wholly satisfying read. I absolutely love this entire concept. It was wonderfully devised and crafted with the delicate and brilliant hand of Britt Lynn.

This is a work of art. She has created a masterpiece, beautiful and swoonworthy

Full of twists and turns, super hot hockey players and a romance that will have you needing a cold shower! This is super hot and filled to the brim with delicious and spicy moments. These boys are scorching hot. They set the damn ice on fire!

As our main characters relationship evolves throughout the storyline we follow their narrative and It is palpable and electric from the very beginning, brilliantly devised and delicately weaved through the complex and enthralling plot!

You’re not going to want to miss this!

Find out all about these amazing characters and read this book. You will not regret it!
I cannot recommend this enough pure brilliance.

Quotes
“I had blood on my hands before my d!ck even got wet.”

“They turned me into a killer with my hands before turning me into a killer with my rifle.”

“Look at me when you cum, Butterfly. I want to watch you fall apart.”

“You know, you could be my partner.”
He barks a laugh. "Not a, chance in hell, Butterfly. You will not catch me in those nut hugging tights."
My laughter breaks with my words. "More like suffocating dick tights though you would give the ladies a helt of a show.”
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19 reviews5 followers
December 24, 2024
I fell in love with Noah and Allie from the start of this series, there's some secrets between the two, but as they navigate their separate worlds to finding one self, they discover each other in the process. And what a beautiful love srory indeed. What I love about Unexpected secrets is, as both Noah and Allie get tangled up in an unforseen future [a dangerous] one, the hockey team always leaves us some much needed room with their quirky banter. Spice is also an adden bonus, a big added bonus lol!... on to book 2🥰😁
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528 reviews7 followers
December 22, 2024
WHEN I TELL YOU I NEED BOOK 2 ASAP IM BEING SERIOUS I CANT WAIT TO READ IT SOON.
Rating:⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️/5
Spice:🌶️🌶️🌶️🌶️.5/5
Firstly I would love to thank Britt for giving me the opportunity to be part of her team and this journey in giving me the opportunity to read Unexpected secrets which is a dark mafia hockey romance when I tell you the Mmc had me getting butterflies I’m like come here and the fmc she had me smiling so much like she my other bestie I can’t wait for y’all to give this a read.
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50 reviews3 followers
December 15, 2024
Noah o my god what a man. The bad boy with a heart of gold deep down. Hot as hell. Dangerous as can be, but so in love with the sweet, sassy and lovable Allie.

I fell in love with this book and it has a special place in my heart. 

All the characters are special in there own way. They all bring something to the storyline. The book has a lot, it’s filled with love, twists, secrets, sas but also fun banter. Perfectly written. You can connect with the characters. 


I just have no words that would do this book justice. It is just that good.

So find out for yourself and buy this book!
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213 reviews3 followers
February 4, 2025
Britt literally never disappoints! She knows exactly how to suck you in and keep you hooked until the very end. I just adored Allie she was so sweet and sassy but yet so strong. I am completely obsessed with Noah. He’s sexy, dangerous, and protective! The connection Noah and Allie share is so strong. The tension between them is on fire. The banter was one of my favorite things in the book. The spice was so good 🥵 If you like hockey romance with a mafia twist then you’ll love this book!
Profile Image for Elizabeth Springs.
90 reviews8 followers
December 10, 2024
Wow!! What a great read!!! Who doesn’t love a good mafia AND hockey book!!! This is one you don’t want to miss reading!!! Allie has been around the hockey boys for her entire life and has always crushed hard on one of them. So what happens when she learns of a secret she never expected to hear from her crush and brother? Does she do what is needed and expected of her or does she turn and run away from it all?! Read to find out!!
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238 reviews12 followers
December 10, 2024
Please read triggers ⚠️
I can’t put into words how much I loved this book!
Noah - I love him soo much! The love he has, he cares soo hard, protective.
Allie - She is such a strong FMC I cried. I laughed. Felt soo much love!
That ending!
Can’t wait for Book two!

If you like these tropes ~
🖤Dark Mafia Hockey Romance
💜Age Gap
🖤Hidden Identity
💜Brother’s Best friend
🖤Figure Skater
💜Touch her and Die
🖤Sniper/Hitman
💜Boss & Team Captain
🖤Descriptive Rifle Use
💜Unaliving
🖤Violence/Fighting/Torture
💜Multi POV
🖤Forced Proximity
💜Mental Health/Eating Disorder/Abuse
🖤Whipped cream play
💜He’s tattooed
🖤Smut
💜“Look at Me”
🖤“Good Girl”
💜Hand Necklaces
🖤Edging/Restraints
Then you’ll love this book 🦋


𝕀’𝕞 𝕚𝕟 𝕤𝕙𝕠𝕔𝕜, 𝕓𝕦𝕥 𝕟𝕠𝕥. 𝕎𝕙𝕪 𝕕𝕠 𝕀 𝕗𝕚𝕟𝕕 𝕒 𝕡𝕒𝕣𝕥 𝕠𝕗 𝕞𝕖 𝕠𝕜𝕒𝕪 𝕨𝕚𝕥𝕙 ℕ𝕠𝕒𝕙 𝕛𝕦𝕤𝕥 𝕤𝕟𝕒𝕡𝕡𝕚𝕟𝕘 𝕒 𝕞𝕒𝕟’𝕤 𝕟𝕖𝕔𝕜 𝕨𝕚𝕥𝕙 𝕙𝕚𝕤 𝕓𝕒𝕣𝕖 𝕙𝕒𝕟𝕕𝕤. 


Profile Image for Chelsea.
114 reviews12 followers
December 8, 2024
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Britt lynn has done it again she never seems to dissapoint I’ve devoured every book I have had the pleasure of reading by her she just knows how to put story’s on paper!
always read trigger warnings! Unexpected secrets is book one in a new series by britt lynn yes another hockey romance but with a surprise!
I could not put this book down from the moment I started it you do not want to miss out on this!
The characters, the plot,the spice it’s got it all!!!
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307 reviews44 followers
December 7, 2024
OMG! Another amazing read from Britt Lynn! I love Noah and Allie! Allie has to learn how to navigate her new world while Noah does what he always does, doing whatever it takes to protect his butterfly.
291 reviews6 followers
February 23, 2025
I loved this book so much. I wanted to throw my phone due to the cliff hanger that I got left on. But their story was just absolutely amazing and I can't wait until the next book in this series comes out.
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32 reviews2 followers
January 30, 2025
Tropes
* Dark Mafia Hockey Romance
* Hidden Identity
* Brother’s Best friend
* Figure Skater
* Touch her and D!e
* Sniper/H!tman
* Unaliving
* Viole/Fight!ng/Tort^re
* Multi POV
* Forced Proximity
* Mental Health/EatingDi/Abu
* Whipped cream play
* He’s tattooed
* “Look at Me”
* “Good Girl”
* Hand Necklaces
* Edging/Restraints
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Hockey and Mafia you cant go wrong this was amazing! Such a good story and i loved every single character in it. each one had a specific part to play into telling it which i love when reading different point of views. I absolutely felt for Allie i seriously wanted to have her as a best friend and open her eyes to know her worth. OMG Noah i was swooning the entire book for him lol. But i do have to admit i really liked Cam oops hehe.
The only 2 things i wish i could change was the pace of the book, it went super fast in the beginning and i felt like i was thrown into the story line. I'm the type of person who wants it eased into it but it worked for this book. the other thing is the spice i wanted more it wasn't enough for me lmfao but other then that it was such a great read.
I def recommend this book:)

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WRITING STYLE: 4/5

PLOT: 4/5

CHARACTERS: 5/5

SPICE: 3/5
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Quotes

"Butterfly, you can't do sh!t like that in front of us."

"No girl could ever say i never gave them a rose."

"Look at me when you c^m butterfly, i want to watch you fall apart."

❤️
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869 reviews18 followers
February 3, 2025
Unexpected Secrets by Britt Lynn is a hockey romance novel. Another fantastic novel by this author. I very much enjoy her knowledge of hockey and how she combines it with a romance story. They say write what you know and my guess is she knows and loves hockey.

The plot is exciting and filled with romance. There is loads of fun banter and chemistry between characters. Allie is sweet and lovable but also the type to drive a man crazy. Noah is the bad boy hockey player.

I could not put this book down. I definitely can not wait for her next book
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445 reviews9 followers
January 2, 2025
I absolutely devoured this book by Britt. I love the brother's teammate vibe within this book. Noah and Allie were great characters and their tension was WONDERFUL. Britt knows how to write a good hockey book but incorporating in the unknown identity and the sniper skills was a great addition. This book will take you on a rollercoaster of thoughts and feelings with the hockey team and Allie but overall I LOVED it and can't wait to see what book two will bring us!

Favorite Quote: "Never let your men challenge your authority, Butterfly. And when they do, the consequences for that challenge need to be far worse than their challenge."
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395 reviews7 followers
January 16, 2025
I devoured this book I absolutely loved it. If you enjoy a good hockey romance then this is a must read. You have so many twists and turns happening through this story and it kept me fully captivated from beginning to end. Noah is the bad boy with a heart of gold. Allie is a figure skater and little sister to one of those hockey team members. The spice is 🥵🔥 5/5 recommend it

#UnexpectedSecrets#BrittLynnBooks
#TwistsAndTurns#PageTurnerRomance
#HiddenTruths
12 reviews
February 20, 2025
It's a really great book by an amazing author.

I really love this story. It's a must-read. I have read all of Britts stories on chapters and on here. And I will continue to read her stories. I gave her 5 stars 🌟 because she is awesome.
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1,348 reviews37 followers
January 17, 2025
Finally a mafia romance that isn’t like all the others. If you like Mafia books and hockey romance this one is worth reading. It’s got action, excitement, secrets, spice and of course hockey.
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49 reviews2 followers
December 10, 2024
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Well, when 2 of your favourite tropes (mafia and hockey romance, really?! How can you go wrong?!) meet in the same book, it’s nothing less then a match made in heaven! The characters development in this book is incredible and I already CANNOT wait for book 2 to be released. And what can I say about the MMC… Noah is absolute perfection.
Make sure to be gentle with yourself and read the triggers.
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109 reviews
January 16, 2025
Allie and Noah’s story was amazing! It was nice to see Allie battle this new life she is thrown into and still be the bad ass that she is deep inside. Noah will have you melting into a puddle by the end of the book and don’t get me started on all the side characters. In Britt true fashion she has made me fall in love with all the side characters and I now need to have all their books too(pleaseeeee Britt).
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