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The Rookie Hawkeyes #4

Player Misconduct

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Book Four

383 pages, Kindle Edition

Published November 24, 2025

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Kenna King

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As an avid reader myself, and a Westcoast girl, I love two things: swoon-worthy pro athlete book boyfriends, and writing stories about them living in the beautiful Northwest where I'm blessed to call home.

I do my best work late at night after I’ve tucked in my three littles, and my hard-working husband.

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Profile Image for Lou Li Reads.
450 reviews10 followers
November 23, 2025

Bring on Aleksi's story!! He's determined, persistent and so full of charm you don't know what to do with - he literally had my heart right from the beginning. He's had heart eyes for our Dr Kendall Hensen since joining the team, the physical attraction and chemistry between them is electric and he makes no secret to anyone and everyone that he's crushing hard for her. Our Doc however has been burnt before and has a strict no players policy, not just for personal but for professional reasons too.
She fought soooo hard not to give in, but Aleksi most definitely has all the come backs to match her every excuse, it's pretty hilarious. Their story was just chefs kiss, Aleksi never wavering, he knew exactly what he wanted and had a plan for everything - storming in as her knight in shining hocky gear every time without fail. LOVED book 4 from the Rookie Hawkeyes, a stand alone with interconnected characters because they are the best of friends! - This one is headed straight to my must read again pile, steam and swoon all round!

I voluntarily reviewed a free advance copy of this book provided by the author. The opinions expressed are my own
Profile Image for Mona M.
42 reviews
November 25, 2025
ARC review! Let’s get into it

Hockey romance? Yes please

Come into the world of Hawkeyes Hockey meet Aleksi Mäkelin right winger & team doctor Kendall Hensen where one night changed everything for them!

Kenna always makes every story of hers unique honestly she could write 100 books in this Hawkeyes universe of hers and I would read and love every single one of

The chemistry they had before they even got together I LOVE when you can see that conveyed well in a book :) he was in love when he met her. They fit together so well

He made her a ring that she never took off 👀 LOVE that

Her ex-husband sucks!

I love this WAGS group so much and whenever there’s a cameo I swear I’m smiling wider at my phone like getting to see bits of Juliet in this book. The group of girls is so protective of one another and I love seeing that in the book even with all the romance, the biggest thing for me was how the girls showed up for each other

Aleksi is another guy on the team who kept showing up like he said he would and was there for her and his acts of service amazing 🙌 he’s observant and has been because he wanted to show her that they would be great together

I love that she comes first for him, that hockey isn’t the first thing on his mind, that whatever he was doing he’d drop it in an instant to be right by her side. She is his priority.

Kenna your fictional men have raised my standards more and more with each book


Hunter Reed 🤝 Aleksi Mälekin = acts of service kings

Tropes:

Forced Proximity
Workplace Romance
Forbidden Romance
Found Family
One Night Stand
Accidental Pregnancy


Quotes:

"Fun fact— your pupils dilate when you look at something you want. Want me to test it?"

"You're very bossy when we win."
"I'm always bossy."

"Met my future wife today. She's the team doctor."

The podcast voice tells her she's safe, but I could have told her that myself. As long as I'm around, she always will be.
I'd say it out loud, but she's not ready to hear it. Maybe she never will be.

“You didn't have to-“
"I wanted to," I tell her.
Her eyes soften. "You always want to."

"You're doing all the hard work, Kendall. You're growing me my own little best friend. So let me handle a few easy things."

“I need to get off this plane”
17 reviews
November 25, 2025
Rating: ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
Spicy Level:🌶️🌶️

✨Accidental Pregnancy
✨Workplace Romance
✨ Forbidden Romance
✨ Player X Team Doctor
✨ He Falls First (Not so Secret Crush)

“Some stories start with a crash. Some with a kiss. Ours started with both—and became the greatest win of my life.”

Do you love it when the main male character knows exactly what he wants and goes for it, with an accidental pregnancy and a forbidden player and team doctor romance thrown in? This is a book for you! This was another smash for the Hawkeye Rookies Series - Kenna King killed it AGAIN! This series has quickly become one of my favorites - I finished this book in 24 hours! I am completely obsessed with Kendal and Aleksi! Aleski is 100% book boyfriend material - swoon! The star map was the most perfect detail - it shows true thought and love!

Aleski (MMC) is new to the NHL, having recently been called up by the Hawkeyes. From the moment he walked into the locker room and saw the team doctor, he was hooked, experiencing instant love at first sight. Dr. Kendal Hensen (FMC) is the new team doctor for the Hawkeyes and is new to the NHL, having spent her previous time in the NFL. She has a past and has always been second choice in her life, so when someone wants to put her first and makes her feel safe, she doesn't know if she should run or fall into it. Aleski doesn’t hide how he feels about Kendal. But Kendal has one rule - NO PLAYERS (you have to eventually learn from your mistakes, right?). One plane malfunction, a “one night only” promise, and expired hotel vending machine condoms lead to an accidental pregnancy and set Kendal and Aleski on a path that almost seems inevitable or written in the stars. Aleski is full of conviction and unwavering affection and love for Kendal and is willing to do everything to prove this. Kendal is pushing back, but she is willing to do anything to protect the man she is falling in love with, even though he was supposed to be off-limits, even if she has to give up everything to protect him.

Thank you to Kenna King for this ARC!
1,382 reviews13 followers
November 26, 2025
"Let me show you what it looks like when someone stays."

"Doesn’t matter what it is. I don’t walk away when things get bad."

"It’s just…ever since I found out you’re pregnant, I keep walking into my apartment like I forgot something. I’ll stand there for a minute, keys still in the door, trying to figure out what’s missing. And it always hits me. It’s you. It’s you and the baby. That’s what’s missing."

When Aleksi meets the Hawkeye hockey team doctor Kendall, he texts his sister in Finland, "Met my future wife today. She's the team doctor." Too bad Kendall has strict rules about fraternizing with the players. Once again, one of my favorite romance authors, Kenna King, has crafted a love story filled with angst, drama, humor, spice, and most of all, swoony romance.

Kendall is still not settled after a tumultuous divorce from her NFL player husband that left her humiliated by his cheating and in debt with his frivolous spending sprees. No matter how attracted she is to the charming Aleksi she can't let her guard down; nor give the medical board a reason to revoke her medical license for misconduct.

But a possible viral infection on an airplane has the CDC quarantine her and Aleksi in the same motel room. A night of passion and a condom from the vending machine has Kendall and Aleksi on a hard fought road to keep their jobs and each other.

TROPES:
🏑He Falls First
🩺Workplace Romance
🏑Forbidden Romance
🩺Surprise Pregnancy
🏑Found Family

Aleksi is a stand up guy. His unconditional love, protective alpha, and respect for Kendall's emotions make this player's misconduct unpunishable by the rules of the hockey romance readers.

Player Misconduct is book 4 of the interconnected standalone Hawkeyes Rookie Series:
Book 1. Match Penalty
Book 2. Bleacher Report
Book 3. Bottle Rocket
Book 4. Player Misconduct
Book 5. Playbook Breakaway (3/24/26)

I received a free copy of this book from the author for a fair and honest review. All opinions are my own.
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301 reviews1 follower
November 25, 2025
ARC review -
4.5 stars rounded to 5

Accidental pregnancy
One night stand
He falls first
Slow burn
Evil ex
Found family
The ultimate forced proximity

I always enjoy Kenna’s books, but this one hit me in the tear ducts WAY more than I expected, but in a good way. I cried multiple times. This is lower on the spice scale, but the emotional scale and romance is absolutely off the charts. Let’s dive into Kendall (NHL team doctor) and Aleksi’s (NHL right winger) tale.

Kendall and Aleksi’s love story starts the moment they meet when he immediately texts his twin sister in Finland to tell her he just met his future wife, and his devotion and support never wavers. This man puts in the work to earn her trust and love over years before she finally succumbs to their attraction for “just one night”. She’s been burned in the past and has vowed to never date a player but when they’re forced into a CDC quarantine, she takes a chance to have something she desperately wants (and honestly needs) with Aleksi. His super-powered sperm and expired vending machine condoms guarantee that it won’t end here.

Things I loved - they let each other speak their love languages! Kendall isn’t always comfortable letting Aleksi take care of her but she understands that it’s something he needs. And he doesn’t love that she protects him at her own expense, but he lets her stand strong and supports her. Also, the found family aspect of this whole series continues to shine through. There’s nothing this team and their families won’t do for each other, and that includes team management and coaching.

Thanks so much to Kenna for the gifted eARC! All opinions are my own.
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97 reviews12 followers
November 25, 2025
"Some stories start with a crash. Some with a kiss. Ours started with both—and became the greatest win of my life."

I received an ARC of this book in exchange for an honest review.

⭐️4.75

Kenna absolutely outdid herself with this one. This is officially my new favorite in the series, and I honestly don’t know how the next book could top it. Aleksi and Kendall’s story is so heartfelt, full of banter, drama, and an overwhelming amount of love.

Aleksi is the definition of a green flag—genuine, mature, patient, and willing to do anything for Kendall. I was completely swooned by him from start to finish. His unwavering belief in what they have, his tenderness, and the way he shows up amd fights for Kendall… I melted every time.

Kendall is headstrong, independent, hardworking, and deeply dedicated, even if she’s guarded and struggles with trust. Watching her open up made the story that much more emotional.

The entire Hawkeyes family is just wholesome. They’re supportive, present, and always show up for each other in the best ways.

And of course, I loved the hockey scenes. Kenna’s research and attention to detail always shine; she drops you right into the action every single time.

Overall, I adored this book.
257 reviews1 follower
November 24, 2025
Thank you so much to the author for the eARC!

Wow, just wow! I couldn’t put this book down as I had to know what happened next. Aleksi and Kendall’s story was absolutely breathtaking and amazing!

Kendall is the Hawkeyes’ team doctor, constantly traveling with the team and taking care of every player. Her past is heartbreaking starting with her mother to her ex-husband. That past has left her rule-driven, guarded, and determined to keep her distance from anyone on the roster. It’s also made her try to solve everything on her own, no matter the consequences.

Then comes Aleksi, the perfect golden-retriever MMC who’s been crushing on her since the moment they met a year ago. He’s determined, protective, and charming, but only when it comes to Kendall. When she finally gives in to a one-night-only moment, he takes that chance and gives her a night she’ll never forget.

I loved this book and their entire journey. It’s a rollercoaster of emotions, and you can’t help but root for Aleksi and Kendall to find their way to each other and for their HEA!
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603 reviews17 followers
November 24, 2025
The stars align
Wow! Another amazing story in this series
I enjoyed Aleksi and his antics from the previous book and in Player Misconduct Kenna sure did a fantastic job of making him the sort of man that most woman would fall head over heels in love with.
What a teddy bear!
Add in a little bit of naughty, lots of flirting and a guy that would do anything for the lady he loves and this is one awesome story.
Kendall tried so hard not to get involved with the gorgeous man so as not to tank her career and his.
But when it’s meant to be and the stars align, nothing will stop what is about to happen.
Add in a horrible manipulating ex and the story gets juicier.
Can Aleksi protect his woman from the fallout?
Also loved all the characters and how close they all were to each other.
Another great story that had me sitting up all night till I’d finished it.
Thoroughly enjoying every moment.
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162 reviews
November 26, 2025
Aleksi has been trying to get Kendall to fall for him and be with him since the beginning. All it took was a concussion, a plane malfunction, two tickets in first class on a different plane, a undiagnosed heart condition of a fellow passenger, and an overnight quarantine in Nevada to change everything. One night was all it took to get them together. Kendall's ex husband comes back and with him the problems she swore she wouldn't have. The truth also comes out about the allegations in Florida with the medical board and the fact that they came back up in Seattle when he showed up and started a fight with Aleksi. She tried to protect Aleksi and the team by stepping down, but Aleksi was not letting that happen and neither was Penelope. They saved her license and got married in the cutest way! I love how Kenna King did it again. I couldn't put the book down!
Profile Image for Alyson Brummund.
12 reviews
November 26, 2025
Thank you for the ARC! I appreciate it so much! I definitely enjoyed this cute and fluffy hockey romance! It was such a nice refresh read and had me kicking my feet. Aleksi is the swooniest and most obsessed MMC and I love him! He was definition of down bad! Kendall is a strong and dynamic FMC and I want to be her when I grow up! lol I loved all the twists in the story line and the plot was definitely there! This is the least spiciest in the series but I didn’t miss it! I will forever be thinking about these two cuties!
Profile Image for Jen Smith.
199 reviews6 followers
November 23, 2025
This book was everything! Aleksi was warm and passionate. He loved her fiercely and never wavered. He was protective and loyal. Reading Kendall fall and give in to it was everything I hoped it would be. The steamy scenes were perfect. I love the WAG girls so much and wish I could meet them in real life and be friends with them. I laughed out loud. I cried. This book has me all the feels. Read the book yall. You won’t regret it.
Profile Image for Stephanie Routhier.
280 reviews5 followers
November 24, 2025
*I received a copy of this book as an ARC. This review and thoughts are mine alone.*

Rating: 5⭐️
Spice: 🌶️🌶️


KENNA. KING.

How do you keep writing the perfect MMC?

Aleksi is PERFECTION😭 i genuinely think he is the perfect boyfriend for Kendall. She’s so headstrong and independent, but all he wants is to take care of her!

I loved the way he showed up, even silently, and how he helped her with her flying anxiety and health anxiety in general.

I can’t wait for the next book!
This entire review has been hidden because of spoilers.
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225 reviews10 followers
November 24, 2025
Aleski is protective, determined, and so patient- I absolutely adored him. Kendall was standing her ground for the longest time but when she finally gave in and allowed him in, it was perfect. Their banter and chemistry is off the charts. Aleski doesn’t let Kendall get away no matter how hard she fights it. And the ending! Its perfect! This series is so good, so fun, and I have loved all four books so far.

Thank you Kenna for this arc!
31 reviews
November 25, 2025
Alexski and Kendall!

Rookie Alexski pining after our beloved Dr. Kendall! The flirting between the two of them was so good! In this he falls first book 4 of the series we see a forced proximity one bed accidental pregnancy! After a scary situation the two end up having to her a one night stand to Alexski it’s the beginning. All the drama Kendall’s ex brings is not without its own shock in the end. I’m so happy our rookie and doc got their HEA!
Profile Image for Alice.
74 reviews
November 25, 2025
Oh my word!

Y'all at one point I thought Kenna King was going to kill me with the potential scheming that was happening!

This was such a great book. Everything Keena writes is always good but this story had me laughing out loud too often.
Plus, Aleksi may be my new favorite MMC in this series. I have loved Kendall in the past books, and to see how both she and Aleksi try to take care of each other in their own ways was so sweet.
1,131 reviews7 followers
November 26, 2025
Aleksi knew Kendall was for him the first moment he saw her. Kendall has rules against dating a player because of what she went through after her divorce. Fate intervenes and throws them together after the team’s plane is grounded for weather. An unexpected pregnancy throws a wrench into Kendall’s plans, but Aleksi is ecstatic. Kendall’s ex ends up in town and causes trouble. Spicy and sweet! Aleksi is all in and just wants to take care of her and the baby. Loved it!!!
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356 reviews2 followers
November 26, 2025
🏒ARC review🏒

Player misconduct by @kennakingbooks
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
🌶️🌶️🌶️
Another perfect book for another perfect series. Honestly, I don’t know how you do it. You make me fall in love with these characters so easily. They are so relatable and so raw with their emotions. And everyone loves a golden retriever man and that’s exactly what he is. A man obsessed with his woman and it was just absolute perfection. I loved every minute of this and I cannot wait to read more. Please never stop writing 💥
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356 reviews8 followers
November 23, 2025
This one is by far my favorite out of the series! Aleksi is SERIOUSLY the best mmc ever. So funny, sweet, and all around good human. Kendall is fierce, loves everyone, and puts everyone before herself. The cutesy flirting and back and forth banter was perfect. The found family, Aleksi family was done so well. The end? Well, get tissues.😭😭 Definitely download AS soon as it drops. So. Good.
70 reviews
November 24, 2025
ARC REVIEW - Another brilliant book by Kenna! I have been loving this series and Kendall and Aleksi’s story was so good. I’ve been really looking forward to their story and it certainly didn’t disappoint! I flew through this book, I just love the characters and the world Kenna has created. Thank you for the ARC ☺️ brilliant read!
253 reviews8 followers
November 23, 2025
Each Hawkeye’s book I think it couldn’t get any better. I was proven wrong again Aleksi and Kendall’s story was amazing. From page one I was hooked. Aleksi would be a dream guy. He loves with his whole heart. Kendall is just surviving. These two together was perfection.
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3 reviews
November 24, 2025
wow just WOW!!! this book was absolutely amazing. you’ve done it yet again making a perfect book, i always say the new one is my favorite but this is definitely my favorite, i finished this in less then a day because i couldn’t put it down! i can’t wait for the next book to come out 🤍
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314 reviews1 follower
November 26, 2025
Aleksi knows what he want he wants his team doctor Kendall Hensen. That man is absolutely obsessed with her and i loved it. Unfortunately for him she has been burnt by this and she has to resist him or risk losing everything.

But one night temptation becomes to much and they give in and it changed everything for them.

This series is as always so so good.
Profile Image for Jessica Price.
165 reviews
November 25, 2025
Aleksi and Kendall are perfect together and absolutely loved them. From a night in quarantine to all that follows it’s the perfect show in let love not be a show but let it be steady and be there for the other person and see them. So worth the read and will definitely reading again.
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