Pucking my Enemy Boss

by Mia Sterling

The captain of the Blizzards is my roommate and my boss.
And now I have to tell him that I’m pregnant.

Moving to Chicago was supposed to be my fresh start, not a front-row seat to Ethan Carter’s shirtless parade.
My best friend swore the apartment she found me was perfect.
She just forgot to mention I’d be sharing it with the team’s grumpy, tattooed, hot-as-sin captain.

Then the team’s manager makes me the Event Manager for their Christmas charity gala.
And who gets assigned to “lead” me? Ethan Freaking Carter.
By day, he barks orders like I’m a rookie on his team.
By night, he prowls the apartment shirtless, acting like he owns the place—and my panties.

He's infuriating, impossible, and way too good-looking for his own good.
I was doing fine keeping my distance… until he taught kids to skate with that rare, soft smile.
One heated moment against the locker room wall, and now I’m thoroughly pucked.

Because falling for him wasn’t my only mistake.
Now my name is splashed across the tabloids as Ethan’s latest “conquest,”
and the team sponsors are questioning my professionalism.

The icing on this Christmas cookie? I’m pregnant with the captain’s baby.

Genres: Enemies To Lovers, Romance, Hockey Romance, Sports, Hockey

323 pages, Kindle Edition

Published December 7, 2024

About the author

Mia Sterling crafts tales of fiery contemporary romance, each story a testament to love's transformative power. A self-proclaimed dog lover, she shares her writing space with her furry companions, who provide endless inspiration and comfort. Music fuels her creativity, with a playlist as varied as the characters she dreams up. Off the page, she's a culinary explorer, always on the hunt for her next delicious discovery.

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Reviews

[Jordan Schwefel · Rating 4 out of 5]

I found this book sweet, sensitive, spicy, sassy and romantic all at the same time. I was drawn in from the first chapter. I laughed and cried with the characters and felt the love that bloomed between the main characters.

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[Gemma Williamson · Rating 5 out of 5]

Such an amazing read sorry it took me so long to write this review book sprout would let me B4 the characters are brilliant and it kept me hooked from the beginning to the very end I had to desperately find out what happened next xx.

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[Nancy Koske · Rating 5 out of 5]

Holly had been dating an actor,Jake Roland, until she learned that he had cheated on her. She has now broke up with him. She sees him with another woman at a LA club; so she asks a big man with a Chicago Blizzards jacket to dance with her. She calls him Mr. Mysterious. Jake tells him that she is dancing with him to get Jake's attention. Jake makes her life Hell with her losing event jobs and supposed friends for 4-months before Holly decides to leave LA. Her friend, Lauren, who works for the Chicago Blizzards get Holly an event planner job and a place to live in Chicago sharing a big house with one of the hockey players. Her new housemate is Ethan Carter aka Mr. Mysterious. Ethan is cold and shut-off since his brother,David, death 3 years ago during the Christmas season. Will Holly be able to open up Ethan more to people? Will Jake Roland keep be a nuisance? What secrets is Ethan hiding? Does Ethan have other family issues from his past? Does Ethan remember Holly from LA?.

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[Heather Dudley · Rating 5 out of 5]

Pucking my Enemy Boss is an absolute pleasure to read which I found to have charm, suspense and is most definitely a page turning sports romance. Author Mia Sterling continues to prove to me what an incredible author, storyteller and writer she is with each book that ai have read so far. While reading this book, I realized that I didn’t want to set this book down for a single second because this book was quite captivating from beginning to end. I absolutely adored getting to know the main characters and seeing their story come to life throughout the book. I’m not going to give out any details about this book because I don’t want to ruin the book for future readers. However, I would absolutely give this book as a recommendation for anyone who enjoys reading sports romances. I’m looking forward to reading more amazing romances from this author in the near future.

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[Ruth R · Rating 5 out of 5]

Holly went to meet with her ex into a club ,he wanted to meet her so he can apologize for cheating on her.
She was sitting near the bar watching him dancing with a blonde.but she couldn’t stand his attitude anymore a nice guy came talking to her and she invited him to dance,when her ex saw her dancing with the guy he got jealous and went near them claiming for his girlfriend but the guy when heard that she was already had a boyfriend left.
Four months after her break up,Holly needed a fresh start so she listened to her friend and went in California,her friend Lauren found her a place to stay while she design the place she can stay to live in.
When she goes inside to see the place from the shower comes out the same guy that she met at the club.

An amazing book that I loved reading.
The story is fantastic even the writing is great.
highly recommend it

[Jessica Powell · Rating 5 out of 5]

The main female characters boyfriend cheated on here multiple times. She sees him at a bar and dances with a mysterious handsome stranger. She moves to a new place the next week because she wants to start over again. She gets a job as a promoter to the hockey team to promote the teams to the fans . She ends up being rommates with the hot big shot hockey star. He is emotionally unavailable because his brother passed away . He has commitment issues and trust issues. They have an hot steamy night of passion. Definitely loved this book .

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[Mary Mutisya-Astin · Rating 4 out of 5]

Love, Christmas and Hockey!

Holly is finding it hard to trust men after her disastrous ex made her life so bad she had to move from LA to Chicago, so her best friend sets her up with a house and a job. Great right! The only catch is she is living with notorious brooding star hockey player, Ethan, who doesn’t like anyone intruding on his space or life.
But sparks fly and while they try to keep things in check it gets harder the more time they spend together.

Loved it! This book was a great mix of miscommunication, witty banter and revenge plots. Can’t wait for more from the Blizzards.

I read this book voluntarily for an honest review.

[Mindy Lopez · Rating 4 out of 5]

This is Book 1 in the Ice Kings of Chicago Series by this author. It is an enemies to lovers romance between event manager Holly and hockey team captain Ethan. These likeable characters, the strong connection, the sizzling chemistry, and the unique plot make for an entertaining read. What starts out as a one night stand turns into something more. It is a love story with some drama, humor, twists and turns, and appealing secondary characters to keep the reader interested. A sweet holiday read.

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[Chris · Rating 5 out of 5]

I really liked this book. Two brokenhearted people find each other just when they need to. I like the fact it's from both POV'S. Ethan is a hockey star who has trust issues and a broken heart, Holly is just out of a really bad relationship looking for a new start. The book has a great pace not too fast or slow and there's always something to keep you reading. There is a little hockey, some spicy stuff and a great HEA.

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[Erin · Rating 5 out of 5]

Once again Mia Sterling does not disappoint. She has quickly become one of my favorite authors because of the way her stories draw you in.
Holly and Ethan both have tragedy and hurt in their past. They have walls built for protection yet are inexplicably drawn to each other. Their story has its challenges and the raw emotion drips for each page.
Definitely recommend and will likely read again.

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[Ashley · Rating 5 out of 5]

Holly has caught her boyfriend cheating on her for the last time. She moves to work with an hockey team to be their new event planner. Holly best friend found her a place to live, which happens to be Ethan. Ethan is a very damaged guy. He plays hockey and is called the Ice King. Ethan has so many issues but with Holly he can face them. This book will have you feeling so many feelings. I really enjoyed reading this book.

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[Sandra · Rating 4 out of 5]

This is a good read. Holly, the main character starts all over again in a new city after he cheating ex sabotages her career. Ethan is a broody star hockey player of the new team she works for.

If you like sports romance books then this is for you. Ethan definitely has protective vibes going on through the whole book. Of course, there is a lot of misunderstandings and assumptions between the two but you get a HEA.

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[Tanya · Rating 4 out of 5]

I’m a fan of hockey tropes. It’s a great storyline full of grumpy hockey player meets cute, happy go lucky decorator. Love how she eventually gets through the gruff exterior and melts his heart. My only complaint is his family backstory. Let me know if it did or didn’t work for you … it was just unrealistic and cringy. But otherwise a good solid read.

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[Anngela · Rating 3 out of 5]

I love these hockey romances. The brooding player and the independent woman. This book has the twists and turns. The family drama. The ex drama. And turmoil during the holidays which all of us deal with. Can’t wait to read more books. The ending always gets me. I love the happily ever afters. I also love when the books spawn characters for another book.

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[LA FITCH · Rating 5 out of 5]

A great hockey romance between and closed off grumpy hockey player and the upbeat event planner who goes to Chicago to escape a very public breakup in LA. Ethan has a lot of hurt from family keeping him closed off when Holly arrives to be a live in interior decorator and then event planner for the Blizzards. It would have gone smoother if they only spoke to each other earlier. Highly recommended reading.

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[Bridgett Johnson · Rating 5 out of 5]

Mia Sterling consistently delivers exceptional storytelling, solidifying her position as one of my preferred authors due to her ability to captivate readers. Holly and Ethan, both bearing scars from past tragedies, have constructed protective barriers yet find themselves inexplicably drawn to each other. Their narrative is fraught with challenges, and the emotional intensity is palpable on each page. I highly recommend this book and anticipate re-reading it in the future.

[Barbara · Rating 5 out of 5]

Coming soon to your kindle is this HOT bad boy romance book that will have you swooning over Ethan in record time. This book deserves nothing less than a perfect 5/5 star read all because of how BRILLIANTLY written the characters Ethan and Holly are in this romance book. So, let's get this blue-eyed HOTTIE in your kindle of must read now books and let the show begin.

[Carmen · Rating 4 out of 5]

Good Read

I enjoyed reading this book. It has a lot of drama, which usually isn't my forte, but overall I enjoyed it..Ethan definitely needed to get his head out of his butt and realize what he was missing out on a lot sooner. BUT, so glad he finally woke up. Holly had been through some shit, to say the least, but she came out on top in the end. So happy for them 💜

[Narelle · Rating 5 out of 5]

Ethan and Holly find themselves as roommates, quickly forming a bond between them. A great romance read with angst, pasts that come back (or won't go away), ice hockey players/team, great banter with friends, plus more. As the first in this series I think I can see possible future book couples in there too.

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[Karen · Rating 5 out of 5]

This is an engaging and entertaining sports romance with drama, a meddling family and an obnoxious ex, growing feelings, and bouts of jealousy. The MCs are likable, have issues, and chemistry. I enjoyed reading this book. I voluntarily read an ARC and this is my honest review.

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[Cottage_reads · Rating 4 out of 5]

This is a really good hockey romance. There's angst, tension and spice, with a guaranteed HEA.

The characters make you root for them and I enjoyed the MMC's protective nature.

I'll definitely read the other books in the series.

Thank you Booksprout for the ARC.

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[Kerri Long · Rating 5 out of 5]

Holly leaves LA because of a cheating ex. And Ethan is a sexy hockey player. They both have baggage and trying to work things out in their heads. They are great together but other people get in the way. Great book!!!

[Kate W · Rating 4 out of 5]

This book was was an easy read but there was so much angst with super deep emotions with living after loss. I was so glad Ethan's perfect match was Holly they were just destined to be together. I would recommend this book.

[Mona Makhlouf · Rating 4 out of 5]

Loved the storyline very romantic and beautiful easy read and addictive

[Karen Armes · Rating 5 out of 5]

strong men and stronger women

This story shows how the strong broody silent type can fall for the right one. Conquering adversity and doubt to get the HEA.

[Michele · Rating 4 out of 5]

A good start to this series. Holly & Ethan had a rocky start, but it ended in an HEA. Looking forward to the rest of the series.

[Trina Jones · Rating 5 out of 5]

OMG this was the best hockey romance romance ever. It was a steamy page turner and the suspense was intense. I was on the edge of my seat and I couldn't even put it down. The chemistry between them was spicy hot of passion and romance and the physical attraction was captivating .With a twisted and unpredictable of drama and witty and ex's trying to get back into her life. She never thought that she could falling in love with him in this moment.
I highly recommend this book and you won't be disappointed. I received advance copy of this book via Bookfunnel and am voluntarily leaving my honest review. Trina Jones

[Shannon Binegar-Foster · Rating 5 out of 5]

She’s looking for a fresh start. He is the brooding hockey player with family issues. Not only his he her boss but her housemate. Oh and to top it off the team manager hires her as an event planner to improve his image.
This was so darn good. So much emotional baggage in this one. I loved every bit of it.

I voluntarily reviewed an Advanced Reader Copy of this book.

[Sammi · Rating 5 out of 5]

I really enjoyed reading Mathis. There was instead chemistry between the characters and great banter. Highly recommend.