if you know me you know this series is like catnip for me, i eat up every single one of them like its the last meal ill ever have 🤭
i had so much fun with this one from start to finish, it was the first time (i think?) where one of the books didnt follow the same timeline so there were so many fun new things happening, i loved seeing them previous couples more established in their relationships, especially LOVED seeing a more established and in love archer/daemon - that to me was absolutely everything!!!
i loved the found friendship that comes along with these books, it was so sweet to see the way the girls (all of the characters really) immediately took in aubree as one of their own, i loved how everyone was like “we love her, dont fuck this up reign” 😂
there was nothing i loved more though than seeing reign the self proclaimed king of FU women himself be absolutely humbled the second he meets bree LOL. his ass was so down bad for her, love at first sight type of shit (i mean he buys the bar they meet in, come on).
everything about this book was so much fun to me, i never want these characters and this series to be done with 😭
HOWEVER - knowing whats to come in the next one… i have been foaming out the mouth since sniffing it out in The Puck Chase and when that mf is finally in my hands PREPARE TO BE SICK OF ME I WILL BE YAPPING NONSTOP
Mr Alexander Reign… that’s all. HE CALLS HER TROUBLE?! 😈
GUYS! I eat every single one of these books UP! And well Alexander… he and his filthy mouth came out of NO WHERE!
I loved the instant obsession he had over Aubree. I’m talking, he met her in a bar and then decided to BUY the bar, THAT level of obsessed. (And also her apartment)
Our darling little Aubree with her purity ring. She was so cute but also knew when to give Alexander cheek back. I loved the banter between these two and also the found friendship through every single character in this series.
We meet her absolute d*ck of a soon to be ex-boyfriend and her best friend. And well, once Aubree moved away from them both we all knew what happened next! Aubree finds out they’ve been cheating and finally gives in to Alexander ‘Prince Charming’ Reign.
The Puck Player is part of the Fairfield U hockey series. It’s a hockey romance, good girl x billionaire playboy, friends to lovers, coach’s daughter, “teach me” lessons romance, where he falls first and so hard!
Aubree and Alexander (aka Trouble and Prince Charming) meet at a bar when he steps in to rescue her. She’s a bit of an ice queen to him and he’s absolutely smitten immediately. Like if you love a hero obsessed kind of romance, this one is it. He has the money, the resources, and the know-how to find out everything about her and make her life easier, better, and just put himself into her life. He is a stalker and proud of it lol (he purchases the bar they first meet at, security footage to track her down, buys her apartment building to renovate it into a safer place, etc). They do end up running into one another again at college, she’s a transfer and there to spend more time with her estranged dad, who happens to be Alexander’s hockey coach! She also becomes roommates with one of his teammate’s girlfriend so they’re always at the same parties and with the same friend group a ton!
Alexander is super obsessed and falls hard, he’s a playboy who definitely puts all his energy into her. The only hang up is Aubree has a boyfriend back at home and wears a purity ring! This was a quick easy binge read. He’s the hockey goalie for the team we have followed in the series and it’s always fun seeing the previous couples and friend group. Alexander’s love language is gift giving (with her and with his friends) and he does it so elaborately and sweetly. Super spicy fun times in this one (including a confessional 🤭). The Puck Secret is still my fav in the series, which was the first book. But overall, a super fun hockey romance series on KU. This is the end of this series but we do get a teaser for a spin-off series that’s going to be at the same school but with a new team from characters we already meet!
CW: attempted rape, drugging of an individual, cheating
HOLY SHIT I AM SICK TO MY GODDAMN STOMACH!! This was everything I needed and more. Like please get me someone like Alexander Reign who will worship me on his knees. Like the way Archer told him that someone would bring him to his knees one day?!?!!! That was a complete understatement because not only did Aubree bring him to his knees, but she stole his whole damn soul in the process. And while I did love this book and devoured it, nothing and no one will ever come close to Archer and Daemon. I was actually living for their crumbs in this book (I basically highlighted every interaction between them because I love and missed them so much) and it did not disappoint… and I actually mean it when I say this, I about sobbed in the epilogue at the mention of them getting married. Like I didn’t shed that many tears in this book, but that had me crying like a baby instantly 😭
Back to the main characters of this book… I am just absolutely gagged. Aubree has by far taken the role of best FMC of this series. Her backstory was just so unique and it made her character stand out more than the others. All the devastating things that occurred before she came to college were just so profound, that it really just shaped her as a perfect character with the opportunity for so much growth. And DAMN was her character growth amazing. Not only did she start believing in herself and her worth more, being around Alexander and his friends made it even better. She didn’t realize that she could ever be as happy as she became, but soon realized that this is what she’d always deserved. A man who worships the ground she walks on, girlfriends who are there for her no matter what, and guys who’ll always have her back to protect her. Like the found family was just everything and more and it made me so emotional.
We of course have to give our Lordship Alexander Reign himself the biggest shoutout known to man. He took one look at Aubree in that bar and knew he was going to make her his. From buying the bar, buying the apartment, to stealing her heart one step at a time; it was truly everything to see our resident playboy put all his cards in one deck. There would never be another girl who would steal his eye again the moment Aubree met his. The way he sought out Aubree’s friendship instead of just making it seem like he wanted her for only sexual reasons 😭 It really just made the bond they shared even more special when they finally went all in. That man was so down bad and he would just do about anything and everything to be around and spend time with her. There was truly no length far enough that he wouldn’t go to keep her. And just the way he supported her through everything that happened with he and she who must not be named… the protectiveness was just at an insane level and it made me love him even more. Like how fucking lucky is she to have a man who would burn down the actual world for her? A man who would do anything for her at the snap of a finger, with absolutely zero hesitation. Like I really feel like I can’t repeat it enough, but there was nothing that man wouldn’t do for her, literally nothing. His Trouble, his little sinner, had him wrapped around her finger from day one and nothing was going stop him from putting a real ring on her finger one day.
The slow burn was just crazy honestly 😭 but it just showed how deeply devoted Alexander was to making sure Aubree became his, in the right way. He needed her to know there hadn’t been and wouldn’t be anyone but her since the moment his eyes met hers. His intentions with her were made clear from the start, but it was important that she knew he was in this for the right reasons. That if she gave in to what had developed between them, that there was no other universe where Aubree wouldn’t become his. The way he waited for her to cross that line was just ugh… he not only worshiped her, but respected her for the strong and capable woman she was. I just can’t honestly. Everyone needs an Alexander Reign. A man not only with insanely deep pockets, but a man who would give all that money away to keep not only Aubree happy but every one of his friends. Like that man is the true definition of selfless and generous. Again, EVERYONE needs an Alexander Reign in their life. And with all that being said, his cocky attitude is very much justified 😌 He knows that everyone around him is so blessed to have him in their lives, but they might not understand just how blessed he is to have them him in his.
There’s plenty more to say but I feel like I’d be repeating myself. I am just SO happy with how their story played out and the life they get to share together. Alexander took that stupid ass purity ring off Aubree’s finger and replaced it with a real ring of his own. Nothing and no one was going to take his little sinner from him 😌
Again, the found family in this book was just amazing, and nothing makes me happier than a group of friends who live to see each other and their partners live a fulfilled life. A group of friends who would stop at nothing to protect each other.
Special mention: These bitches better feel thankful for having someone like Archer Gray in their lives 😂 like I swear their lives would be so boring without him.
— my insanely number of quotes but who cares!!
“I know one thing for sure. I’m going to hunt her down and make her mine. Watch your back, trouble, I’m coming for you, in more ways than one.”
“Hmm, a little touchy there, Alexander, who is the mystery girl? Have we finally found your Achilles’ heel?” — “Forbes, put your fucking dog on a leash.” (I had to LOL)
“Archer at his side, the smile he gives me this time is filled with nothing but lightness and relief. So much so that I know I’m gonna be dancing at their damn wedding in the next couple of years.” (Yeah im crying)
“There could be every woman in the world there and I’d still notice her, but I don’t bother telling her that, not yet anyway.”
“Fuck, Aubree, I think your god sent you to punish me for my sins.”
“I can’t even say I’m sorry because the kiss felt like I had been drowning my entire life, and I finally knew what it was like to come up for air. Is this what it’s supposed to feel like when you kiss someone? Like your entire body is on fire, but all you want to do is stay and enjoy the burn?”
“She belongs to him? Like she’s a piece of fucking property. Even if she were, he wouldn’t be able to fucking afford the taxes for the damn building, let alone be worthy of owning her.”
“I’m in hell. Brutal and tempting hell. Aubree is sitting at the counter with Daemon and Archer, looking like she was made to fucking ruin me.” — “I’m so fucking obsessed with her and I don’t think she even realizes it.”
“Who’s the top and who’s the bottom?” — “Don’t ask stupid questions.” — “I knew you gave off bottom energy.” (Pls I’m just thinking about the scene where Alexander said this to Archer lmao)
“Yes, Alexander, I will go on a date with you,” — “Fucking finally,” Archer cheers, reaching out to throw his arms around both our necks. “Watching you two edge each other is not the kind of porn I like.”
“Maybe God does exist. Maybe there is a heaven. Because there is no other reasonable explanation as to why the epitome of goodness and perfection has just asked me to teach her how to come.”
“His eyes track me as if he owns me, yet all I feel is worshipped, so maybe I’ve found a new god, one who actually makes me feel wanted and worthy.”
“I’m learning you can’t help how you feel, and when it comes to Alexander Reign, I feel far too much.”
“No, because if I lost you, I’d tear the fucking world apart to get you back.”
“You can’t put your life on hold for me, Alexander,” — “I thought we already established I’d do anything for you, Trouble.”
“You’re falling for her and there is nothing you can do to change that, trust me, I’ve tried. So basically, you’re fucked.” (Words of wisdom from our broody Daemon)
“How is he so perfect? How is it that he rescued me that night in the bar and I cursed him out for it, but here in this moment, I am only now realizing just how much he has been rescuing me ever since.”
“I know he sees it then. The desperate need for me to feel free, for me to break from these chains that I have allowed to restrict me for too long, and only Alexander Reign has the key to do it.”
“The second Alexander Reign laid eyes on me, he claimed me. I was already his, I just didn’t know it yet.”
“I’m an atheist, Aubree,” he warns darkly. “If you’re going to scream a name, make it mine.”
“There is only one name you should be screaming, love, and it isn’t fucking God’s.”
“Well fuck, there isn’t anything I wouldn’t do for her. Heaven, hell, saint, sinner, God, the Devil, all of it so inconsequential when she is involved. It doesn’t matter what she says or what she does, every second I spend with her, I fall deeper into my obsession.”
“If she wanted my heart, I would rip it from my chest and hand it to her on a silver platter. The only thing I wouldn’t do is leave her alone.”
“That’s love. It’s feeling out of control, it’s losing your damn mind, but knowing the person responsible is worth it anyway. So is she worth it?” — “She’s worth fucking everything.”
“What if the only thing I need is you?” — “Baby, you’ve had me since the moment I laid eyes on you.”
“She is mine. Every part of her belongs to me. Her mind, her body, her soul, her fucking lips. Everything about Aubree Callows is fucking mine. Finally.”
“My eyes no longer look lost and unsure, my smile is no longer sad and dim, and my shoulders aren’t hunched under the weight of other people’s pressure. I look different, beautiful even, and it’s all because of him.”
“He claimed me, claimed my ring, and now he’s wearing it.”
“He guides me with praise after praise, and suddenly falling from faith has never felt so damn good.”
“Alexander, god, please,” she moans, writhing against me. “That’s right, love, I’m your only god now.”
“I might not believe in god, but I do believe in miracles, and mine just came on my tongue and then cuddled into my side. So fuck her god, and his wanker of a pastor.”
“I told you what would happened if you kissed me again, love, you’re fucking mine, so I don’t want to hear one more fucking word about friends.”
“I’m yours,” I whisper, and he nods, squeezing my throat roughly. “That’s right, you’re mine, and I’m yours, so don’t fucking question it again.”
“I knew from the second I met you that you were special. And as for everything else, well, I did that because I couldn’t stop myself, because with every glare and barb I have fallen deeper and deeper into your trap. I haven’t so much as looked at another girl since the moment I met you, Aubree, and I’d never fucking cheat on you. In fact, I’m pretty sure I have been madly in love with you from the moment you walked away from me in that bar.” — “So tell me to stop, baby, because I am fucking powerless when it comes to you.”
“Alexander Reign came into my life and disrupted everything. He ruined what I thought I knew, and now I want to ruin him. Ruin him so that every girl before me knows he belongs to me and only me from now on.”
“I’m going to fucking worship you forever, baby.”
“Oh my fucking god,” — “Not God, love, I’m your salvation.”
“He stole me away that night in the bar, and he has been taking from me ever since. My friendship, my respect, my ring, my virginity, but as he moves inside of me, I know the true thing he stole is my heart, and I never want it back.”
“I love fucking her, but more than that, I just fucking love her. I have fucked so many girls in so many different ways, but not once have I ever felt this. This draw, this need, this unrelenting desire to have her and please her, and just fucking keep her as mine.”
“Our friendship, our connection, the way he can just look at me and know exactly what I’m thinking, exactly what I need. It’s like we are two halves of the same soul, and falling for him was inevitable.”
“When I lost my mom I thought I would never feel like I was part of a family again, but I was wrong, being here with Alexander and his friends, it feels like home again. They’re all healing me one step at a time, and I couldn’t be more grateful for them making me forget about all my heartbreak.” (Like pls I want to sob)
“Thanks for saving me, Prince Charming, I knew you would.”
“I fucking love you, Aubree Callows, from the moment I saw you I knew it, and I’m glad you finally caught on.”
“Not God, remember, love, but feel free to worship me all the same.”
“The ceremony is just as beautiful as I knew it would be with Claire Monroe at the helm. Archer and Daemon are now Mr. and Mr. Gray, and I couldn’t be fucking happier for them.” (Queue me bawling my eyes out)
“Aubree Callows, I have loved you for two years, and in those two years you have shown me kindness, respect, support, and more love than I ever thought possible, and now I want to spend the rest of my life giving it back to you.”
“I’m fucking engaged, and off the market forever, and nothing else matters, because Aubree Callows is the best play I’ve ever fucking made.”
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Omg!! I have been waiting for Alexander’s story since reading The Puck Secret and GN did not let me down. She saved the best for last!
I absolutely gobbled this book up! Alexander was a totally gone for Aubree the moment he met her. All the things he did for her made me melt! I LOVE THAT MAN! He is absolutely PERFECTION!! The banter between him and Aubree had me giggling and kicking my feet so much. The spice in this one…the confessional…excuse me?!?! Gabby literally had my jaw on the floor multiple times with this one. I don’t think I’ll ever be over them.
I loved seeing all the previous couples throughout this one. The found family between this team is unmatched! I cannot recommend this series enough.
Overall: 5 Spice: 2.5
Tropes: Hockey Romance College Romance Coach’s Daughter Virgin FMC He Falls First Reformed Playboy Found Family Forced Proximity
This book completely consumed me, and as the last in the FU series, it was perfect. I also didn't think anyone could replace my love for Josh in this series, but then came Alexander '𝘣𝘶𝘺 𝘵𝘩𝘦 𝘣𝘢𝘳 𝘩𝘦 𝘮𝘦𝘵 𝘩𝘦𝘳 𝘪𝘯' Reign.
Aubree is such a joy to read as she's so relatable. Her struggles with her grief, wanting to dress girlie but not be sexualised all the time and being drawn to someone she wouldn't normally go for. Reading her slowly coming round to Alexander was so hilarious, he never stops trying with her. An boy, does it pay off.
Throw in Alexander buying more stuff, an asshole (ex)boyfriend, a purity ring, characters we've grown to love over the series and you've got the perfect read.
Oh, there's also a confessional scene. Say no more. Can't wait for the next series from one of my absolute must read authors.
alexander + aubree standalone | 4th book in Fairfield U series | MF | college | hockey | coach's daughter | good girl x playboy | truth or dare | HEA🏒
I am convinced that Gabby can’t write anything but an infinity star banger and the 4th book of the Fairfield U hockey romance series solidifies that. Found family of god tier proportions, banter and spice like you wouldn’t believe, and a new micro trope unlocked - TEA POT DADDY. IYKYK! And rosary beads? As a former catholic school girl that revolted, that confessional scene will live forever in my psyche and I'll never look at rosary beads the same. Alexander is a freakin' SIMP from the moment he lays on Aubree and I never wanted their insults and banter to end. I am NOT ready for book 5 after reading that clue....Griffin, Harden, Everest, and Aurora. Oooof - Asher has his hands full!
"Si quisiera quitarme la camisa, se la daría. Si quisiera mi corazón, me lo arrancaría del pecho y se lo entregaría en bandeja de plata. Lo único que no haría sería dejarla sola"
Alexander es un jugador de hockey, millonario, que esta obsesionado con Aubree desde el momento en que la conoció en el bar y llego al punto de comprar el lugar para tener el recuerdo por siempre pero tiene el contraste perfecto entre obsesión y ternura cosa que lo hace muy lindo porque no es algo tóxico ni abrumador ♥️
Aubree es una chica que siempre fue religiosa y lleva un anillo de pureza ya que hizo una promesa a dios y su familia, pero todo cambia cuando pierde a su mamá y abuela en un corto lapso de tiempo y se tiene que mudar con su padre y después de sufrir tantas pérdidas ella pierde su fe y religión porque no puede entender como no puede encontrar consuelo en algo que una vez la hizo sentir tan bien.
Alexander es un mujeriego andante que si bien al principio parece egocéntrico con el tiempo demuestra que es un hombre MUY DETALLISTA y lindo, el ama cuidar de la gente a su alrededor y con Aubree lo dejo claro muchas veces, me encanto la atención que tenía con ella y como prestaba atención a cada cosa que ella decía, el es muy coqueto y le encantaba insinuar que la quería sexualmente pero sabía ser serio y conquistó su corazón demostrando atención, cariño y sobre todo ayudándola a superar sus pérdidas sin falsas palabras porque el sabía que con un simple abrazo para ella era suficiente, definitivamente merecían estar juntos ♥️😭 ¿Quién no se enamoraría de Alexander?
¡Chica me voy a ir al infierno! Las escenas calientes fueron taaan intensas 🫦, jajaja la verdad es que hace mucho no leía tanta química e calentura en un libro y este superó a muchos.
What a bittersweet ending to an AMAZING series! I always recommend this series if someone is looking for a new hockey series to start.
Alexander Reign!!! He’s so bloody hot. The standards are raising. This man did EVERYTHING for Aubree the FMC and it made my heart melt 🥹🥹
Their relationship was so beautiful to see. The character developments were insane and I loved their story. The storyline was good, it kept me entertained but I especially loved the gang showing up all the time. Love love Archer and Daemon and they were in it heaps so I could see my babies again 🫶🏼
I did feel like that some things were a bit excessive. The use of the word god mentioned was kinda annoying, it got to a point where I was like okay seriously can we not? 😂 I would’ve liked to see them have more tutoring sessions and maybe have a nice wrap up of Aubree getting a fantastic result? Not sure if that makes sense but yeah I felt like it could’ve been in the storyline a bit more.
I feel like the ex storyline towards the end didn’t make me sweat like I thought it would. I wish the ex was scarier because that last 90% would’ve hit different. I do have to say that scene of Aubree almost getting SA that got me emotional. But especially when Alexander cried and the gang all rallied together to save her.
Overall i’d 100% recommend this series. I’ll definitely reread them and I can’t wait to meet Gabby at BABE 🩷
Ranking: 💜 The Puck Chase 💙 The Puck Secret 💚 The Puck Decoy 🩷 The Puck Player
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I don’t even have words. I’m gonna have to come down from this book high before I can even think about going to sleep. Idk how Gabby keeps writing masterpiece after masterpiece, but I hope she never stops.
This was arguably one of the best uses of coach’s daughter trope I’ve ever seen. It was so well done.
The religious puns, the spice, the banter, THE FOUND FAMILY are you joking?!? Absolutely perfect. From beginning to end.
Tropes: College hockey Coach’s daughter Found family Virgin FMC Playboy billionaire MMC A touch morally grey Forced proximity She’s mean & he likes it He falls first & harder
OKAY FIRST OF ALL - MR ALEXANDER REIGN???!!!!! I can’t - I think he’s my new favorite of the Fairfield U Flyers (okay wait maybe tie with my bb boy Daemon)😭 I love him SO MUCH!!!!
This book is nothing but pure perfection I loved it SO MUCH😩 it’s so much more than a romance - it’s about losing your religious faith after a series of very unfortunate events, and finding faith in yourself. It discusses out of date (somewhat misogynistic) views on ‘purity’, and honestly I think it does it perfectly.
Not only is Alexander super considerate of Aubree, he shows her that it’s okay to put herself first🥺 he is so patient and loving and just downright amazing to her🥹 he just wants to her to feel safe and loved, and it shows!! (They only have sex at like 85% into the book and I just love that, it just illustrates how he put her needs above his own - always)
And omg the Lincoln, Asher and Elle cameo?!😝😝😝😝 EEEEEEEEEE AND THE LITTLE SNEAK PEAK FOR WHAT’S COMING???!!!👀 I’m not a fan of poly romances but for G.N. Wright - I will be 🧎♀️➡️
If you are religious and very sensitive about your beliefs, just have a look at the trigger warnings before you proceed 💕 (Thank you to the author G.N. Wright for the ARC in exchange for an honest review - I can’t wait to see what comes next🫶🏼 ilysm)
What a ride. First Alexander is a hoot and a half. He not only had me laughing hysterically the entire book he had me swooning and blushing!
Aubree is such a fun character! She gave Alexander the run for his money he soooo deserved! I absolutely loved these two, their back and forth and when they got together, fireworks exploded off the page!!
I lovedddd the gang coming all together. This is an incredible found family that has been put through sooooo much. Alexander, Archer and Daemon are my favorites so for Alexander to find his happiness in Aubree was amazing. And to get soooo much more of Archer and Daemon, thank you sooooo much G.N. Wright for giving us more of them. And some other fun guests that popped in that are my absolute favorites from G.N.’s other series!!! Wahooo, the crossover characters are my favorite!
This was soooo good and had me on the edge of my seat. I was worried but so glad Aubree had Alexander! And Alexander is lucky to have Aubree, they are such the perfect fit!
This series blew me away. I lovedddd these characters sooooo much. And that epilogue was everything! Thank you for this amazing series, I loved it and this book soooooo much!
The final instalment in one of my favourite college hockey series. I was absolutely looking forward to Alexander's story and man, he was obsessed! He was smitten with Aubree from the first moment he saw her, and what better to do than to put his billions to use and purchase the very place he first met her... lol
I loved the banter between Alexander and Aubree; they gave each other so much cheek. I loved how he took her by surprise. He was so much more than meets the eye. His wicked mouth was everything and when they finally crossed the line, it was explosive! I loved how Alexander helped Aubree find herself and rediscover who she was behind the good church girl persona and out from under the thumb of her ex.
I wasn't really a fan of how long her ex was present for. I get why, but it just held everything up with Aubree and Alexander's relationship; emotionally and physically. I also feel like because they weren't physical to the last third of the book, the "teach me" aspect of this wasn't taken advantage of fully.
There was the best found family in this one honestly and I loved how all the girls and guys embraced Aubree as one of their own. All the Archer and Daemon appearances made me so happy, too. They're still my favourite. Seeing their established relationship was just everything.
I would highly recommend this series overall, there is definitely something for everyone. I'm sad it's over but after the breadcrumbs Gabby dropped, I'm looking forward to what is next!
Thank you for the arc, Gabby. It's been a pleasure to arc read this entire series for you!
Meet "The Puck Player," the fourth gem in the Fairfield U Series, and yes, you can dive in without knowing the backstory!
Our heroine, Aubree, is grappling with life's curveballs and decides to start fresh at Fairfield U. Before her big move, she catches the eye of Alexander Reign, a down-to-earth billionaire and the Flyers' goalie. Alexander might be loaded, but he's not one to flaunt it. Instead, he sprinkles his wealth like fairy dust on things that matter, like charity, or whimsically buying the bar where he met Aubree and her entire apartment building—just because he can!
The book? Pure gold! The plot hooks you from start to finish, with G.N. skillfully weaving every thread together in a finale that hints at the future for each character. And those surprise cameos from Lincoln, Asher, and Elle? Chef's kiss! Can't wait to see what thrilling ride is next!
Things to know drug use, struggles with trauma and grief of a parent and grandparent death, struggles with faith and religion, sexual assault, attempted rape, domestic abuse, murder, virgin FMC, hand necklace, cheating, coach’s daughter, billionaire MMC, bribery, misogyny, stalking, public play, foreign objects, spitting, snowballing, biting, somnophilia, slow burn, found family
This book was a truly enjoyable read and a wonderful continuation of a series I’ve come to love deeply. The found family theme was handled beautifully, and the romantic arcs were both well developed and engaging, with just the right amount of spice.
I especially appreciated that both main characters were equally compelling. I loved them both, and their dynamic felt genuine and well balanced. I also really enjoyed that Alexander was head over heels for her from the start, it added a lovely emotional depth to their story.
What stood out, too, was the absence of unnecessary miscommunication. Everything unfolded naturally, and the pacing felt just right. The characters continue to be a highlight, particularly Alexander, who was my absolute favorite.
Most importantly, this book pulled me out of a reading slump, and reminded me of how much joy a well written story can bring. The author has created a consistently strong and emotionally rich series, and I’m very much looking forward to reading more of her work <3
my boy alexander is obsessed and i’m freaking here for it!!! the man would do literally anything for aubree and i love him so much. and aubree - god i loved her bite. and i loved watching their relationship. their banter and friendship was perfect. i was hooked from the beginning. i mean this whole series had me HOOKED and this one did not disappoint
DNF. The MMC is an atheist and personally I don’t care. Who am I to judge this fake character, but what made me stop this is all the continuous jabs at my Lord and Savior, my God. At first I ignored it, just because I thought the book had potential, but I stopped after the MMC thought “F her God”. That immediately made me stop reading the book and to put my thoughts out there. I do not know if this is the authors point of view or if this was just a character in her world, but I do not see how it is okay to completely ignore, disregard, dismiss other people’s religions. I just thought I would point this out for any other people and to get my concerns out.
I knew Alexander's book was going to be perfection, and this author did not disappoint! She brought forth the tropes in this book with spectacular writing that kept me glued to this book until the very end.
Tropes: 🏒 College Hockey Goalie 🩵 Coach's Daughter 🏒 Enemies to Lovers 🩵 Found Family 🏒 Billionaire Playboy 🩵 British Hero 🏒 OTT J/P/O/P 🩵 He Fell First & Hard 🏒 Touch Her & ☠️ 🩵 Curvy Virgin FMC 🏒 She's Mean & He Likes It 🩵 Tutoring
If you've read this series, then you know that it was going to take a special type of woman to make the british billionaire, tea drinking playboy, hockey goalie to fall, and boy did he fall hard.
Alexander Reign is the type of character in the past books that was obnoxious yet oddly hilarious. The more this series went on, the more we see if him.
He lives with his 3 best friends and team hockey players, Nova, Archer, and Jake. Yes, we do get to meet more of Jake in this book and his girlfriend because Aubree moves in with Jake's girl, and they become best friends.
Aubree is the new girl in town and college. She has moved to Fairfield to be closer to her dad after tragedy had struck her life twice in a very short time frame. Her dad is also the hockey coach of the college, but she didn't like to broadcast that due to them not being close.
The only thing Aubree wasn't counting on was running into Alexander again. She met him shortly before she came to Fairfield at a bar where he was hitting on her best friend and saving Aubree from a group of frat boys.
Aubree can not stand Alexander. I mean, it is hate at first site. That doesn't stop him from inserting himself into her life. He was a goner for Aubree at first site and was willing to do anything to make her safe and to hold on to the memories. No matter how bad they were.
He bought the bar they met in and even her apartment building. He truly has too much money, but you'll be shocked by him just like she was. He ends up tutoring Aubree and often times puts her in her place when she stereotypes him. Even though he doesn't say anything about it. She pretty much figures out that he is nothing like she thought he was.
Alexander will do anything to make the people around him happy. Which at a certain time back fires on him with Aubree. He has truly met his match and loves every bit of her mean girl energy.
Aubree grew up a good girl Catholic and wears a purity ring. She has a boyfriend that she has been with for years who is older than her and is a youth pastor. There are a lot of things you will start to question about the pastor. Like their age difference and when they started dating. Plus, the pastor and her best friend moments that you'll question. But then end you'll boo him, and he got everything he deserved.
Since coming to Fairfield, Aubree has Aubree her religion and everything she thought she he up knewing. The really spicy moments in this book include a confessional, and in another part, her rosary necklace 🔥🥵
The found family parts in Gabby's books are always a string trope. The banter between everyone is hilarious, but you never worry about these people having your back through and through.
I loved that we got to see more of Archer and Daemon. Their relationship is something else and the first time Aubree meets them... well, let's just say they were doing something spicy and didn't stop 😂 Those 2 were like bunnies in this book. Any and everywhere, lol. Yet, the relationship between Alexander and Daemon was one of growth, and I loved that.
I hate that this series has come to an end. I was hoping maybe we might get a back story on Jake and his girlfriend. They were together already in book 1, but I didn't know much about them.
I also loved how everyone in the team knew who Aubree's father was except Alexander. He even done a background check on her and didn't figure it out. When he did learn who it was, that was a great moment in the book. That was the coach's one rule; no touching or trying to get with his daughter.
I don't think it would have stopped Alexander. He knew what he wanted and went after it. He is such a dirty, spicy man. I loved how everyone compared his 🍆 to a python.
This book is a must-read. This whole series is. I read them and got them on Audible to. I can't wait for this book to come out audio.
TW - alcohol consumption, drug use (scs), struggles with trauma and grief, death of a parent (drinking driving incident, mentioned x1, mentioned x1), death of a grandparent, struggles with faith and religion, sexual assault (graphic, on page), attempted rape (graphic, on page), domestic abuse / verbal abuse, murder, underage drinking, bribery, misogyny, stalking, suicide (of a sc parent, mentioned), imprisonment (mentioned), FMC started dating her bf at 15F, 18M, cheating, physical violence, broken bones, restraining order, diagnosed psychopath sc, drugging of the FMC, kidnapping, vomit, suicide (briefly mentioned)
CW - hand necklace, public play, foreign objects, spitting, snowballing, biting, somnophilia
Tropes - slow burn, sports - ice hockey, forced proximity (he tutors her), obsessed, jealous, found family, truth or dare, coach’s daughter, good girl x playboy, billionaire MMC
Representation - queer scs
What a book! 🤩🤩🤩
Aubree (FMC) is dealing with some tragic losses in her life which finds her moving to Fairfield U but, before the move, she catches the attention of none other than Alexander Reign (MMC), goalie for the Flyers. Alexander is fuck you rich but he doesn’t flaunt it in such a way that he positions himself as superior to his friends. He is both thoughtful and frivolous with his spending but always intentional, donating millions to charities he cares about but also buying the bar he met Aubree in, just because he can.
Aubree tries to avoid the attention of Alexander and the Flyers given she’s their coaches daughter but she can’t escape the found family she’s found herself in. All the characters that we’ve met thus far in these books plus a few new ones make such a nice found family that I was so glad Aubree ended up their despite her circumstances because you can tell she needed it.
Aubree’s boyfriend at the time is a fucking prick and I hated him on sight. He is a youth pastor she’s known since she was younger when she was much closer to her religion but now, we get to see Aubree find herself as an adult and question whether she truly has the same faith and beliefs as an adult.
All in all, I loved this book and the characters and, of course, Gabby got me to enjoy a slow burn 😅. I loved seeing them become friends before they became more. I enjoyed their interactions with each other, the rest of the team and Alexander’s sacred teapot. Alexander’s love language is gift giving (see mention of fuck you money above) but not in a pretentious way, he is so thoughtful and intentional with the gifts he gets, not only for Aubree, but for his friends too. And ofc, there was a game of truth or dare, some creative use of rosary beads 📿, a few cameos from the G.N. Wright Universe 😈.
Scale: ⭐️ - would've DNF'ed / continued out of spite ⭐️⭐️ - shit, but whatever ⭐️⭐️⭐️ - meh, could've been better ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ - lit 👅 ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ - loved it, inject this shit into my veins 🤪
Alexander v baru narazí na Aubree. A sice na ní jeho osluňují osobnost vůbec žádný dojem neudělá, on ji naprosto propadne. Je mu jedno, že má přítele, prostě ji nedokáže dostat z hlavy. Koupí bar, kde se seznámili, protože prostě tam jí poprvé potkal😆. A tím to teprve začíná.
Oukej, vůbec jsem nečekala, že náš milovník čaje se svým růžovým čajovým setem se takto vybarví🥵. V předchozích dílech působil jako ten klasický playboy, na rozdíl od ostatních neměl takovou temnější auru, ale jako fakt mě překvapil, hlavně tou posedlostí. On se od doby, co ji uviděl na žádnou ani nepodíval. Div, že mu ruka neupadla😁. Koupil bytový komplex, kde bydlela, protože se mu to tam nezdálo bezpečné, tak to chtěl lépe zabezpečit🤫. Pomáhal ji s předmětem a prostě za těch pár měsíců se toho o ní dozvěděl více, než její přítel za tři roky. A to nemám na mysli informace, co mu sehnala jeho hackerka.
I am head over fucking heels for my coach´s daughter, and there is nothing I can do to stop it.
Aubree přišla o mámu i babičku, a tak se přistěhovala za otcem, který pracoval jako hokejový trenér. Snažila se Alexandra nějak setřást, ale to nešlo. Postupně v něm začala vidět víc než jen sexy, blonďatého a nechutně bohatého brankáře. Ten její slavný pastůrek, tedy její přítel, mě tak štval. Jak s ním mohla vydržet tak dlouho ví bůh🤷. V celé té partě našla novou rodinu a bylo hezké vidět, jak začíná být opět šťastná.
Stejně jako předchozí díly i toto se četlo naprosto samo. Po ukázce, která se objevila na konci trojky, jsem popravdě neměla nejvyšší očekávání, prostě mi to přišlo, že to tentokrát bude slabší, ale vůbec. Aubree neměla vůbec žádné zkušenosti v intimní oblasti, ale Alexander jí s tím rád pomohl😆. Jako smut v této sérii to je kapitola sama o sobě🌶️🌶️🌶️🌶️🥵🥵🥵. Extrémně hot, všechny čtyři díly. Navíc ona bude chtít, aby jí učil💅.
"I´m an atheist, Aubree," he warns darkly. "If you´re going to scream a name, make it mine."
Všichni předchozí hrdinové se tu dostatečně objevovali a já si celou tu partu vážně moc oblíbila❤️. Závěrečné drama jsem čekala, ale to není výtka. Epilog se mi líbil a skvělý, že nás čeká ještě minimálně jeden díl. Panebože, to bude kombinace😂. Zajímá mě, jak na to zareaguje Archer. Za mě jedna z nejlepších hokejových sérií.
🫖 dcera kapitána 🫖 on se zamiluje první 🫖 je hodně, hodně, hodně bohatý 🫖 nosí její purity ring 🫖 říká ji little sinner 🫖 FMC panna 🫖 je jí totálně posedlý
It’s finally Alexander’s time and he truly did not disappoint one bit. This man is everything and Aubree was his perfect match. Never did he think he’d find his one but the moment he seen Aubree, he only had eyes for her.
Alexander is sexy, dominating, fiercely protective, loves to spoil the ones he loves and seriously has such a big heart. He comes off as sarcastic and well known as a player but the way he was a goner for Aubree. This man is OBSESSED! The way he loves and cares for her has me falling for him. I’ve always loved him through out the series but there is just so much to him.
Aubree, my girl. You got Alexander wrapped right around your finger. She is sweet but loves to cause trouble when it comes to him and keep him on his toes. I absolutely loved how she never put up with his crap and always gave it right back to him every time. She always thought going to church and saving herself was what was best but with recent things happening in her life, Aubree is suddenly feeling a little lost and questioning things.
Alexander and his persistent ways got him his girl and I loved every second. The build up of their relationship was perfect for them. The friendship and bond they built especially with everything going on in her life was just what she needs to trust him and give him her all. He was patient and so dang sweet. Alexander doesn’t know how to make a small gesture but no matter how big the meaning behind it is even better. These two together were fire. The tension and bantering just made everything even better. When these two finally give in, it is truly explosive.
Being back in this world was perfect and I’m honestly so sad it is over. I have loved every single character, story and the bonds these friends have made and grew along the way is perfection. This is a series that will stick with me forever!
G.N saved the best for last! Alexander Reign was everything and more! Christ! He was so unhinged and so fucking good to Aubree it made my heart melt. The way he was there for her no matter what, obsessed with her and literally and I mean literally would do anything or buy her anything.
Alexander is a senior at Fairfield University and is a hockey player for the flyers. He meets Aubree at a bar one night (that he eventually buys because, well he’s Alexander and if you know, you know) and she doesn’t like him at first and he becomes instantly obsessed. Their banter was hilarious and Aubree being the Coach’s daughter was even better! (snickers. Hey, G.N can we get a book about Coach Locke?!?). Of course Alexander grows on Aubree and they hit it off. Aubree is a virgin with a purity ring looking to change her life after she finds out her boyfriend Ben shacks up with her best friend Malorie and that ends that.
What I really loved about this book is the found family with the hockey guys and their girlfriends. I love seeing it in a series. Alexander and Aubree had some good damn spice once it hit and I’ll never forget the confessional scene and it will live rent free in my mind forevvvvva! Alexander and his teapot was also my favorite. Fucking hilarious when he kept calling everyone a wanker. I was dying!
Overall, the book was fantastic with a good a good storyline behind it! I also liked how G.N tied it all up at the end and gave you a glimpse of all their futures! If you haven’t read this series you need to!
I simultaneously hate that I started and finished the puck player, I am nowhere near ready to Finnish the last game with our Fairfield U flyers. This is not fair.
Aubrey and Alexander could not have been more opposite, and their friendship that grew into this explosive love was incredible to see, I loved watching our favorite player being bought to his knees.
He absolutely falls first, Alexander is ridiculously hot, rich and a player but when he meets Aubrey she changes something in him, he is so sweet, loyal and has the biggest heart for her and his friends. That man put the swoon I. Swoonworthy🥵
Aubree is the good girl who is authentic and genuine, and watching Alexander give her all the time and confidence to find her sass had me swooning.
The scene in the confessional, well in the words of Aubree, "forgive me father for I MUST sin"
My heart is locked in a damn vault for Nova. That man has every part of me, and Archer managed to slip in, but Alexander and his damn tea just took residence right there with my Mr. darkmore.
I loved seeing Archer and Daemon together again, I still get chocked up with that love story.
And @gnwright just spoilt me with a snippet of Elle king 🥰
Also I always mention in this book how much the found family of this group of people is one of the best, and now I'm bummed after getting a closer look at Jake and evie that we never got more of them, I loved their dynamic.
No amout of starts as usual for this book.
Good girl , bad boy Coaches daughter Hockey romance
Esta es la cuarta entrega de esta serie de libros autoconclusivos en el mundo de la universidad de Farfield. Están todos disponibles en Kindle Unlimited y varios en Audible.
Descubrí a esta autora a finales del año pasado con los primeros libros de esta serie y me enganché totalmente. Seguimos las andanzas de un grupo de universitarios que juegan al hockey sobre hielo (los protagonistas masculinos).
El primer libro y el segundo ocurren de forma cronológica uno tras otro, y aunque se entienden mejor las relaciones entre todos los protagonistas si los lees en orden, se pueden leer por separado. El tercero va ocurriendo a la par que los dos anteriores, así que recomiendo leerlo después para poder colocar las cosas en su lugar (o antes y así ya sabes también qué está pasando entre bambalinas).
Este cuarto libro ocurre cronológicamente después de los tres y se puede leer de forma independiente. ¿Es mejor leerlos en orden? Yo creo que sí porque se disfrutan más, pero no es necesario.
Le he puesto algunas estrellas menos porque a pesar de que la relación entre los dos personajes me ha gustado mucho, las escenas de sexo y meter la religión y las creencias de ello en medio de todo el asunto me ha parecido un poco pasarse de frenada. Y no es que no disfrute de una buena escena spicy en territorio sagrado, pero creo que no me terminaba de encajar con el desarrollo de personaje de ella.
De todas maneras me ha entretenido, lo he disfrutado y lo recomiendo mucho.
Alexander Reign aka teapot daddy the man he is had me swooning so hard!! I binged this so fast. RTC
I have no words for how much this book consumed me I could not put it down. Alexander Reign the man he is. Wow. I loved him in all the other books but I was not expecting this side of him and how obsessed he was with Aubree.
The things he did for her he's the sweetest but he's also cocky and funny and HOT. Aubree is the opposite of him she's a virgin who wears a purity ring and she has a boyf Ben who has to be one of the worst side chrscters he made my blood boil. But she was this good girl turned bad and I was here for it but the slow burn nearly killed me. Gabby edged us so bad with this one. But when things got spicy. Damn! There's a scene with some rosary beads that will leave rent free.
Also so obsessed with the found family vibes with this one. The whole gang was there and I loved the Daemon/ Archer snippets we got I was living for them and the epilogue..ugh my heart. This was just the perfect end to this series. But that sneak peak in the bonus chapter has me excited for what Gabby has in store for us next. 😈
Also was I kicking my feet screaming when the Crows were name dropped and also a brief appearance from Elle King & Lincoln and Asher. I just love how Gabby keeps these worlds connected.
If you haven't read this series yet what are you waiting for. It's one of my fave sports romances.
OMG! I swear, Gabby’s writing is soo addicting. You can’t stop reading. This series HAS MY HEART. I am speechless! It’s been a few days since I finished, and I still can’t stop thinking about them and this whole friend group. I am soo sad that this series is over, I am CRYING.
I have been waiting for Alexander’s book, and it was everything I needed and more. He is down bad for his woman and man, if you know me, I am such a sucker for a MMC that is obsessed with this girl. Alexander was GONE for her from the first moment he laid eyes on her. The things he did for her had me SWOONING and sometimes even needing a cold shower. He is perfect and you can’t tell me otherwise.
The banter? If you love a good banter. This is the book for you. I was giddy and kicking my feet. BUT. The Spice?! Gabby ma’am, I am UNWELL. The confession will forever live in my mind rent free. I really loved Aubree, she was a little sassy and her confidence and character growth was beautiful. Alexander helped her come out of her shell even more. UGH love them so much.
I really love how she brings previous couples through all her books. I am eating up all the moments of my babies Archer & Daemon. Literally missed them so much so seeing them in this was everything. Also, LOVE how she added the truth and dare scenes in this whole series. Probably one of my favorites.
If you haven’t read this series yet. PLEASE DO. I highly recommend it especially if you love hockey romances and your MMC unhinged and obsessed.
5/5⭐️ 2.5/5🌶️
Tropes: 🩷Hockey Romance 🏒Coach’s Daughter 🩷Virgin FMC 🏒He Falls First 🩷Found Family 🏒Forced Proximity 🩷Reformed Playboy