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Blue Lines and Lullabies
Starting over at thirty in a new city isn’t easy—especially when your brother is an NHL player, your bank account is barely hanging on, and you end your first night in town with the hottest one-night stand of your life. I never planned on seeing Gabe again, let alone becoming the live-in nanny to his newborn daughter. But fate has a twisted sense of humor.
He’s a single dad overnight, I’m a former hockey-playing klutz with a degree in early childhood education, and somehow we’re both completely unprepared—and undeniable together. We agreed to keep things professional. But when I see him shirtless at 2 a.m. humming Britney Spears to his baby girl, professionalism gets really freaking hard.
This wasn’t in my plan. But maybe it’s exactly what I needed.
Blue Lines and Lullabies is a spicy novella that begins the Mile High Sports Series. It features a character mentioned in book one of the Eternity Series, Worth the Risk. You do not have to read Worth the Risk to read Blue Lines and Lullabies. Blue Lines and Lullabies features a brother's best friend, brother's teammate, single dad/nanny, found family book with a guaranteed HEA.
He’s a single dad overnight, I’m a former hockey-playing klutz with a degree in early childhood education, and somehow we’re both completely unprepared—and undeniable together. We agreed to keep things professional. But when I see him shirtless at 2 a.m. humming Britney Spears to his baby girl, professionalism gets really freaking hard.
This wasn’t in my plan. But maybe it’s exactly what I needed.
Blue Lines and Lullabies is a spicy novella that begins the Mile High Sports Series. It features a character mentioned in book one of the Eternity Series, Worth the Risk. You do not have to read Worth the Risk to read Blue Lines and Lullabies. Blue Lines and Lullabies features a brother's best friend, brother's teammate, single dad/nanny, found family book with a guaranteed HEA.
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Published February 28, 2025
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July 8, 2025
what a cutie little story
I love a good smutty novella especially when it’s a brothers teammate, single dad x nanny like come onnn 👏🏼👏🏼 their chemistry was good, I was giggling like a little girl
I love a good smutty novella especially when it’s a brothers teammate, single dad x nanny like come onnn 👏🏼👏🏼 their chemistry was good, I was giggling like a little girl
April 22, 2025
Kindle Unlimited book. Need I say more
May 30, 2025
Wtf did i just read in a good way
November 16, 2025
Pohodovější čtení na odpoledne. Žádné drama a správný happy end.
February 28, 2025
Blue Lines and Lullabies
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
“ Moving to a new city is exciting, but I'm freaked about following my brother to Colorado, where I have no apartment, job, or friends. So I decided to let off some steam on my first night here and invited a very attractive man back to my hotel room for some no-strings fun. But when he's nowhere to be found when I wake up, I chalk it up to a typical experience with guys.”
I really enjoyed this quick read! It made me want to come back for more and realize I need to read more of Jennifer’s books. Love the setting and the story line in general is good. It has the right amount of spice I like. And I recommend this novella 100%. Can’t wait for the next story.
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
“ Moving to a new city is exciting, but I'm freaked about following my brother to Colorado, where I have no apartment, job, or friends. So I decided to let off some steam on my first night here and invited a very attractive man back to my hotel room for some no-strings fun. But when he's nowhere to be found when I wake up, I chalk it up to a typical experience with guys.”
I really enjoyed this quick read! It made me want to come back for more and realize I need to read more of Jennifer’s books. Love the setting and the story line in general is good. It has the right amount of spice I like. And I recommend this novella 100%. Can’t wait for the next story.
July 6, 2025
3.75 ⭐️
April 12, 2025
The man sure loves his one night stands. The ow and h are 2 that we know of in recent months. Luckily the ow gave him a baby not STDs. That we know of. Hopefully he didn’t give her STDs, only a baby.
Otherwise it’s a cute start to a new series.
Otherwise it’s a cute start to a new series.
February 28, 2025
A must read if you are looking for a quick and spicy hockey romance!!
Love the characters and their story!
Love the characters and their story!
February 28, 2025
Gabe Dawson is in desperate need of a nanny after the surprise of finding out he’s a dad. When his teammate recommends his new to town sister as the perfect candidate for the job, Gabe is shocked to see it’s the girl he had a one night stand with a few weeks ago. The girl he can’t stop thinking about.
Will they be able to move forward with their new professional relationship? Or will the tension be too much to ignore ?
Blue lines and Lullabies by Jennifer J Williams is the perfect book if you are looking for a fast paced/ instalove novella!
I loved the banter and humor in this books! The chemistry between the characters is so good! The relationship Cassie developes not only with Gabe but his daughter Mackenzie was my favorite!
It was a great balance of sweet and spicy and I ate it up!
I wish I could have had a full book of Gabe, Cassie and of course Mackenzie!
Can’t wait to read about Luca and Hannah next! 🥰
**Thank you the Jennifer J Williams and her team for giving me the opportunity to get the ARC for this book**
Will they be able to move forward with their new professional relationship? Or will the tension be too much to ignore ?
Blue lines and Lullabies by Jennifer J Williams is the perfect book if you are looking for a fast paced/ instalove novella!
I loved the banter and humor in this books! The chemistry between the characters is so good! The relationship Cassie developes not only with Gabe but his daughter Mackenzie was my favorite!
It was a great balance of sweet and spicy and I ate it up!
I wish I could have had a full book of Gabe, Cassie and of course Mackenzie!
Can’t wait to read about Luca and Hannah next! 🥰
**Thank you the Jennifer J Williams and her team for giving me the opportunity to get the ARC for this book**
March 2, 2025
Book review: Blue Lines and Lullabies
By: Jennifer J Williams
I’m a total fan girl for Jennifer so this book was definitely going to be a read for me! I loved it I love hockey romance and brothers best friend and this had both! Plus the nanny aspect 🫠
And Gabe is one fine guy so he is my pick for Snack Saturday!!
I loved this story it was so cute!! It was easy to read in fact I devoured it actually! I loved the way the Cassie and Gabe met and boy was there chemistry and sparks. I was sad how the next day he was gone through…
I felt so bad for Gabe he is a hockey player who’s world gets flipped upside down when he learns he is a dad and not only that he is now a solo parent because the mom died shortly after childbirth 🤧
I really loved the found family he has in his team mates and how they stepped up and supported him. But fate is tricky and when he needs a nanny it’s none other than the women he spent that amazing night with… she left before he got back from grabbing them breakfast ugh the miscommunication but that’s not all it’s his team mates sister.
I loved how Jennifer wove their story together as they raise a new born together I loved how Cassie really acted as if Kenzie was hers and she also honored her birth mom it was just beautiful! Another great story can’t wait for more!!!
Favorite Quote or moment:
As I push open my bedroom door, I find Cassie rocking slowly in the chair, quietly singing a lullaby to Mackenzie. I don't think I've ever seen such a beautiful and picturesque scene.
My heart breaks wide open for them, and I realize in such a short period, I've irrevocably fallen in love with Cassie.
“So far, I’ve come home three different times to new cats roaming around our house. As if I’d ever say no to my girls, and they know it. Once they bat their eyelashes at me, all bets are off."
🏒 Brother’s Best Friend
💋 Single Dad x Nanny
🏒 Found Family
💋 Hockey Romance
🏒 Short and Sweet and Spicy
💋 A Guaranteed HEA
By: Jennifer J Williams
I’m a total fan girl for Jennifer so this book was definitely going to be a read for me! I loved it I love hockey romance and brothers best friend and this had both! Plus the nanny aspect 🫠
And Gabe is one fine guy so he is my pick for Snack Saturday!!
I loved this story it was so cute!! It was easy to read in fact I devoured it actually! I loved the way the Cassie and Gabe met and boy was there chemistry and sparks. I was sad how the next day he was gone through…
I felt so bad for Gabe he is a hockey player who’s world gets flipped upside down when he learns he is a dad and not only that he is now a solo parent because the mom died shortly after childbirth 🤧
I really loved the found family he has in his team mates and how they stepped up and supported him. But fate is tricky and when he needs a nanny it’s none other than the women he spent that amazing night with… she left before he got back from grabbing them breakfast ugh the miscommunication but that’s not all it’s his team mates sister.
I loved how Jennifer wove their story together as they raise a new born together I loved how Cassie really acted as if Kenzie was hers and she also honored her birth mom it was just beautiful! Another great story can’t wait for more!!!
Favorite Quote or moment:
As I push open my bedroom door, I find Cassie rocking slowly in the chair, quietly singing a lullaby to Mackenzie. I don't think I've ever seen such a beautiful and picturesque scene.
My heart breaks wide open for them, and I realize in such a short period, I've irrevocably fallen in love with Cassie.
“So far, I’ve come home three different times to new cats roaming around our house. As if I’d ever say no to my girls, and they know it. Once they bat their eyelashes at me, all bets are off."
🏒 Brother’s Best Friend
💋 Single Dad x Nanny
🏒 Found Family
💋 Hockey Romance
🏒 Short and Sweet and Spicy
💋 A Guaranteed HEA
April 7, 2025
Blue Lines and Lullabies by Jennifer J. Williams
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
Okay, so imagine moving to a new city, deciding to let loose for one night, and ending up with a story that sounds straight out of a fanfic. That’s Cassie’s life now. She hooks up with this insanely attractive guy, Gabe, thinking it’s a one-and-done situation. Plot twist: Gabe’s not just any guy—he’s her brother’s teammate on the Denver Wolves NHL team. Oh, and he just found out he’s a dad to the cutest baby girl ever. Life comes at you fast, huh?
Gabe’s world does a 180 when he learns he has a daughter, Mackenzie, whose mother tragically passed away shortly after childbirth. Suddenly, this hockey player is in desperate need of a nanny. Enter Cassie, who’s not only perfect for the job but also the woman he can’t stop thinking about since that night. The universe really said, “Let’s make this interesting.”
Their chemistry? Off the charts. But it’s more than just physical. Cassie steps up, caring for Mackenzie like she’s her own, and honoring the memory of her birth mother. Gabe, meanwhile, is navigating the challenges of single fatherhood with the support of his found family—the team. The way their relationship evolves from a steamy encounter to a deep, emotional connection is both heartwarming and swoon-worthy.
This novella is a rollercoaster of feels, blending spice, sweetness, and a touch of angst. If you’re into hockey romances with a side of unexpected parenthood and a dash of brother’s best friend drama, this one’s for you. Plus, it’s a quick read, so perfect for when you need that romance fix without committing to a full-length novel.
Trigger Warnings:
• Death of a parent (off-page)
• Unexpected parenthood
• Brief mention of childbirth complications
Tropes:
• Brother’s best friend
• Single dad/nanny
• Found family
• Hockey romance
• One-night stand turns serious
• Instant connection
• Caring for an infant together
• Miscommunication leading to second chances
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
Okay, so imagine moving to a new city, deciding to let loose for one night, and ending up with a story that sounds straight out of a fanfic. That’s Cassie’s life now. She hooks up with this insanely attractive guy, Gabe, thinking it’s a one-and-done situation. Plot twist: Gabe’s not just any guy—he’s her brother’s teammate on the Denver Wolves NHL team. Oh, and he just found out he’s a dad to the cutest baby girl ever. Life comes at you fast, huh?
Gabe’s world does a 180 when he learns he has a daughter, Mackenzie, whose mother tragically passed away shortly after childbirth. Suddenly, this hockey player is in desperate need of a nanny. Enter Cassie, who’s not only perfect for the job but also the woman he can’t stop thinking about since that night. The universe really said, “Let’s make this interesting.”
Their chemistry? Off the charts. But it’s more than just physical. Cassie steps up, caring for Mackenzie like she’s her own, and honoring the memory of her birth mother. Gabe, meanwhile, is navigating the challenges of single fatherhood with the support of his found family—the team. The way their relationship evolves from a steamy encounter to a deep, emotional connection is both heartwarming and swoon-worthy.
This novella is a rollercoaster of feels, blending spice, sweetness, and a touch of angst. If you’re into hockey romances with a side of unexpected parenthood and a dash of brother’s best friend drama, this one’s for you. Plus, it’s a quick read, so perfect for when you need that romance fix without committing to a full-length novel.
Trigger Warnings:
• Death of a parent (off-page)
• Unexpected parenthood
• Brief mention of childbirth complications
Tropes:
• Brother’s best friend
• Single dad/nanny
• Found family
• Hockey romance
• One-night stand turns serious
• Instant connection
• Caring for an infant together
• Miscommunication leading to second chances
February 25, 2025
Cassie decided to make a big move by leaving her job, her life and moving to be with her brother in Colorado. The only thing she knew is that she would not be spending one night at her brother’s place, so she got a hotel room. That night while eating dinner at a bar, one thing let to another which led to an incredible night of passion with a stranger. Cassie never imagined that a short time later, she would become the nanny of that stranger’s newborn baby girl. How did that happen? Well you see that stranger wasn’t just anyone, it was her brother’s teammate. There no doubting right from the start that the passion they had one night could lead to a lifetime if all the cards were played right.
Gabe Dawson played it safe on the ice and off especially when it came to women. So the one night he got a very unexpected phone call… he was a dad!! He wasn’t sure how he would handle it but all it took was one look at the newborn’s face & the way she looked at him and he was a goner. Now he just had to figure out who would help him when he was doing his job. When his teammate suggested his sister, Gabe quickly agreed. That was until he found out the sister was the lady from the bar/hotel room that disappeared. Could they work through it all or would pride get in the way?
LOVED this book, it was next in the Mile High series after Worth the Risk. I could not put it down because I had a feeling right from the start that this book would be a page turner. The connection between the two was incredible. I also loved the fact that while the brother was protective, he wasn’t the usual way so many brother characters have been in other books. I also know he has his own story and we got a little tease of it in this book. Cannot wait to see where this is all going to go.
Gabe Dawson played it safe on the ice and off especially when it came to women. So the one night he got a very unexpected phone call… he was a dad!! He wasn’t sure how he would handle it but all it took was one look at the newborn’s face & the way she looked at him and he was a goner. Now he just had to figure out who would help him when he was doing his job. When his teammate suggested his sister, Gabe quickly agreed. That was until he found out the sister was the lady from the bar/hotel room that disappeared. Could they work through it all or would pride get in the way?
LOVED this book, it was next in the Mile High series after Worth the Risk. I could not put it down because I had a feeling right from the start that this book would be a page turner. The connection between the two was incredible. I also loved the fact that while the brother was protective, he wasn’t the usual way so many brother characters have been in other books. I also know he has his own story and we got a little tease of it in this book. Cannot wait to see where this is all going to go.
March 27, 2025
2.75 stars
Gabe and Cassie meet one night at a hotel restaurant, and sparks fly and they have a great one night. Then, a couple weeks later, Gabe is called frol.the hospital letting him know he is a dad and the mother didn't make it. He scrambles, and his hockey teammates help him when he brings his daughter home . One of his hockey teammates' sister just moved to Colorado and can be a live-in nanny, and it's none other than Cassie.
The beginning had me right off the bat like I was wow this man and his dirty mouth, both characters in their 30s, but as soon as Cassie moved in the pacing and the dialogue felt odd. Like, I don't know it was like she realizes she was writing a novella and hit hyper speed. Their interactions were either hot or weird. Like the couple itself started to give me the ick, then she randomly through in the couple of the book that's next, and their storyline doesn't make sense. You can tell it was written after a series because it was surface level, which is fine. The moments when they would talk about the daughter were cute. If this was a normal length, the book probably would have dnf 40% in. Maybe if it was a full-length book, it would have been saved, but I guess will.never know, I will say that man is a talker during smex and she wrote that well.
Gabe and Cassie meet one night at a hotel restaurant, and sparks fly and they have a great one night. Then, a couple weeks later, Gabe is called frol.the hospital letting him know he is a dad and the mother didn't make it. He scrambles, and his hockey teammates help him when he brings his daughter home . One of his hockey teammates' sister just moved to Colorado and can be a live-in nanny, and it's none other than Cassie.
The beginning had me right off the bat like I was wow this man and his dirty mouth, both characters in their 30s, but as soon as Cassie moved in the pacing and the dialogue felt odd. Like, I don't know it was like she realizes she was writing a novella and hit hyper speed. Their interactions were either hot or weird. Like the couple itself started to give me the ick, then she randomly through in the couple of the book that's next, and their storyline doesn't make sense. You can tell it was written after a series because it was surface level, which is fine. The moments when they would talk about the daughter were cute. If this was a normal length, the book probably would have dnf 40% in. Maybe if it was a full-length book, it would have been saved, but I guess will.never know, I will say that man is a talker during smex and she wrote that well.
April 13, 2025
A great addition to a wonderful series.
On the night Cassie and Gabe met they both felt a connection, so many sparks flew and the way they felt about each other was instantaneous.
But the next morning Cassie wakes up and Gabe is gone, she feels gutted and foolish that she thought they had a connection and clearly feels he didn’t feel it to have left.
Gave arrived back from grabbing breakfast to find Cassie had vacated the hotel, he feels gutted and felt the same as Cassie.
Gabe is a hockey player whose life gets turned upside down when he finds out he's a dad to a beautiful baby girl and the mother died after complications of giving birth
His hockey family help him immediately providing all the baby would need goin forward.
The sister of one of his team mates helped tell them what was needed,
When one of his teammate suggests his sister as a nanny the last person Gabe expects to meet is the woman who disappeared after they spent an amazing night together.
At first they both feel anger and betrayal but as they argue they realise both jumped to conclusions and go forward as nanny and employee.
The way Gabe and Cassie navigate looking after a newborn together so natural and just heartfelt.
I enjoyed the epilogue of 4 yrs later to see the life they made together.
On the night Cassie and Gabe met they both felt a connection, so many sparks flew and the way they felt about each other was instantaneous.
But the next morning Cassie wakes up and Gabe is gone, she feels gutted and foolish that she thought they had a connection and clearly feels he didn’t feel it to have left.
Gave arrived back from grabbing breakfast to find Cassie had vacated the hotel, he feels gutted and felt the same as Cassie.
Gabe is a hockey player whose life gets turned upside down when he finds out he's a dad to a beautiful baby girl and the mother died after complications of giving birth
His hockey family help him immediately providing all the baby would need goin forward.
The sister of one of his team mates helped tell them what was needed,
When one of his teammate suggests his sister as a nanny the last person Gabe expects to meet is the woman who disappeared after they spent an amazing night together.
At first they both feel anger and betrayal but as they argue they realise both jumped to conclusions and go forward as nanny and employee.
The way Gabe and Cassie navigate looking after a newborn together so natural and just heartfelt.
I enjoyed the epilogue of 4 yrs later to see the life they made together.
February 28, 2025
A really heartwarming easy read. There's something special about the night Cassie and Gabe meet, the sparks fly and the way they communicate shows they're both feeling this is more than a one night thing. But the next morning Cassie wakes up and Gabe is gone.
Gabe is a hockey player whose life gets flipped when he finds out he's a dad to a beautiful baby girl whose mum died shortly after childbirth. His hockey family rally round and get him everything and more that a baby could ever need but Gabe is still in need of a nanny. When his teammate suggests his sister as a nanny the last person Gabe expects to meet is the woman who disappeared after they spent a beautiful night together and when he got back from going to get them breakfast she was gone.
The way Gabe and Cassie navigate a newborn together is written so beautifully and it really tugged on my heart strings when Cassie protects Kenzie as though she's her own and how they incorporate the memory of Kenzie's birth mum into their lives is just so thoughtful.
A thoroughly enjoyable short read that just has you feeling all warm and tingly.
Gabe is a hockey player whose life gets flipped when he finds out he's a dad to a beautiful baby girl whose mum died shortly after childbirth. His hockey family rally round and get him everything and more that a baby could ever need but Gabe is still in need of a nanny. When his teammate suggests his sister as a nanny the last person Gabe expects to meet is the woman who disappeared after they spent a beautiful night together and when he got back from going to get them breakfast she was gone.
The way Gabe and Cassie navigate a newborn together is written so beautifully and it really tugged on my heart strings when Cassie protects Kenzie as though she's her own and how they incorporate the memory of Kenzie's birth mum into their lives is just so thoughtful.
A thoroughly enjoyable short read that just has you feeling all warm and tingly.
March 4, 2025
⭐⭐⭐⭐
🌶️ 🌶️. 5
I enjoyed reading this one. It was easy and not too long. This is a Brothers Best Friend, Single Dad and Nanny/Boss Tropes.
Gabe is an Ice Hockey player. He is actually very kind and decent person.
Cassie is moving to where her brother is living and is a hockey player.
She makes a pit stop before getting to town and meets a handsome man. One wonderful night and a major mix up in the morning has left them with disappointment. 2 weeks later, both haven't forgotten each other. But Gabe becomes a father over night with a new born. I loved how he immediately stepped up and took responsibility. What I loved the most was how his teammates had his back and what they did for him 🥹. Then his best friend suggests his sister for in house Nanny as she needs a place and a job.
Yep it's none other than Cassie.
Now it's up to you to read and find out what happens next..
Their chemistry is still strong and their love is over flowing. I loved all the drama, spice, found family and band of brothers.
That epilogue was so adorable 😍.
🌶️ 🌶️. 5
I enjoyed reading this one. It was easy and not too long. This is a Brothers Best Friend, Single Dad and Nanny/Boss Tropes.
Gabe is an Ice Hockey player. He is actually very kind and decent person.
Cassie is moving to where her brother is living and is a hockey player.
She makes a pit stop before getting to town and meets a handsome man. One wonderful night and a major mix up in the morning has left them with disappointment. 2 weeks later, both haven't forgotten each other. But Gabe becomes a father over night with a new born. I loved how he immediately stepped up and took responsibility. What I loved the most was how his teammates had his back and what they did for him 🥹. Then his best friend suggests his sister for in house Nanny as she needs a place and a job.
Yep it's none other than Cassie.
Now it's up to you to read and find out what happens next..
Their chemistry is still strong and their love is over flowing. I loved all the drama, spice, found family and band of brothers.
That epilogue was so adorable 😍.
March 7, 2025
Cassie moved to Colorado to be closer to her older brother he’s a hockey player in wolves team.
She stayed in a hotel room because her brother‘s apartment is a bit messy.
The first night she arrived went at the restaurant downstairs there she met a guy they were talking and asked her if she’s a fan of sports, she didn’t say that her three brothers are hockey players.
She felt chemistry building between them, they decided not share their personal information other than their first names, one night thing and that’s it.
One day while he’s in practice,Gabe received a call from hospital, they asked him to go urgently because the person it’s not in good condition.
When he arrived they told him that the person gaved birth to a girl and died, the woman who 10 months back had a one night stand.
Now he has a baby to take care but he wants a nanny, his friend Grant said that his sister just transferred in Colorado and she need to find a work, when she went to his house she began to insulted him and he showed her the door.
A good book to read,highly recommended.
She stayed in a hotel room because her brother‘s apartment is a bit messy.
The first night she arrived went at the restaurant downstairs there she met a guy they were talking and asked her if she’s a fan of sports, she didn’t say that her three brothers are hockey players.
She felt chemistry building between them, they decided not share their personal information other than their first names, one night thing and that’s it.
One day while he’s in practice,Gabe received a call from hospital, they asked him to go urgently because the person it’s not in good condition.
When he arrived they told him that the person gaved birth to a girl and died, the woman who 10 months back had a one night stand.
Now he has a baby to take care but he wants a nanny, his friend Grant said that his sister just transferred in Colorado and she need to find a work, when she went to his house she began to insulted him and he showed her the door.
A good book to read,highly recommended.
February 20, 2025
Gifted [Thank you to @jenniferjwiliams for allowing me early access to this story!]
⭐️4 🌶️3.5 💀 0
Source: ARC Get it February 28th on Kindle Unlimited
Tropes/Themes:
✨ Brother’s Best Friend
✨ Single Dad x Nanny
✨ Brother’s Teammate
✨ Found Family
What it’s about:
She’s just uprooted her life and moved to Colorado after her brother joined the NFL team there. Deciding to splurge for one night at a hotel before crashing on her brother’s couch, she ends up taking someone back to her room, but after a wonderful night together she wakes up and he’s just gone. That is, until her brother calls her and asks a favor, his teammate, well he needs a live-in nanny and it's urgent…
My Review:
This book FLEW BY. I started it before bed, stayed up too late and snuck in chapters during breaks throughout the day. Was finished with it by lunch! If that’s not a sign of a good book, I don’t know what is!
⭐️4 🌶️3.5 💀 0
Source: ARC Get it February 28th on Kindle Unlimited
Tropes/Themes:
✨ Brother’s Best Friend
✨ Single Dad x Nanny
✨ Brother’s Teammate
✨ Found Family
What it’s about:
She’s just uprooted her life and moved to Colorado after her brother joined the NFL team there. Deciding to splurge for one night at a hotel before crashing on her brother’s couch, she ends up taking someone back to her room, but after a wonderful night together she wakes up and he’s just gone. That is, until her brother calls her and asks a favor, his teammate, well he needs a live-in nanny and it's urgent…
My Review:
This book FLEW BY. I started it before bed, stayed up too late and snuck in chapters during breaks throughout the day. Was finished with it by lunch! If that’s not a sign of a good book, I don’t know what is!
February 23, 2025
I very much enjoyed this novella. Gabe, Cassie and Mackenzie totally stole my heart. Ms. Williams’ characters are so well developed and described that the reader cannot help but become invested in the outcome. Gabe unexpectedly becomes a single Dad and his teammate recommends his sister Cassie to be his Nanny. They were both surprised to realize they had a fiery night together weeks earlier when Cassie first arrived in Colorado.
Gabe is inspiring as he navigates single fatherhood and bonding with Mackenzie. Despite the tragic loss of her mother, they create a new family dynamic.
I highly recommend this story to fans of hockey romances, single Dad/Nanny and even Brother’s Best Friend tropes you will not be disappointed. Looking forward to more about Gabe’s teammates finding their soulmates.
Gabe is inspiring as he navigates single fatherhood and bonding with Mackenzie. Despite the tragic loss of her mother, they create a new family dynamic.
I highly recommend this story to fans of hockey romances, single Dad/Nanny and even Brother’s Best Friend tropes you will not be disappointed. Looking forward to more about Gabe’s teammates finding their soulmates.
February 23, 2025
⭐️ Rating: 4.5/5
📌 Summary (No Spoilers!)
Why you will love this book…
🏒 Brother’s Best Friend
🔥 Single Dad x Nanny
🏒 Found Family
🔥 Hockey Romance
🏒 Short and Sweet and Spicy
🔥 A Guaranteed HEA
💭 My Thoughts:
This is such a cute read, the love for Kenzie is so sweet... it's not easy to step into that role and they both take it on without any question. The spice is perfect, and I can't wait to read the rest of the Mile High Series. Bring on the hot hockey boys! 😍
✨ Favourite Quote: "So far, I’ve come home three different times to new cats roaming around our house. As if I’d ever say no to my girls, and they know it. Once they bat their eyelashes at me, all bets are off."
🌀 Vibes & Aesthetic:
Cozy, Cute, Little bit spicy.
📖 Read if you like: Hockey romance, found family, soulmates finding each other.
📌 Summary (No Spoilers!)
Why you will love this book…
🏒 Brother’s Best Friend
🔥 Single Dad x Nanny
🏒 Found Family
🔥 Hockey Romance
🏒 Short and Sweet and Spicy
🔥 A Guaranteed HEA
💭 My Thoughts:
This is such a cute read, the love for Kenzie is so sweet... it's not easy to step into that role and they both take it on without any question. The spice is perfect, and I can't wait to read the rest of the Mile High Series. Bring on the hot hockey boys! 😍
✨ Favourite Quote: "So far, I’ve come home three different times to new cats roaming around our house. As if I’d ever say no to my girls, and they know it. Once they bat their eyelashes at me, all bets are off."
🌀 Vibes & Aesthetic:
Cozy, Cute, Little bit spicy.
📖 Read if you like: Hockey romance, found family, soulmates finding each other.
February 28, 2025
Rating ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
Spice 🌶️🌶️🌶️
We jump right into the action as Gabe sits next to Cassie at a bar she is having dinner at; near the hotel she is staying; on her way to reunite with her brother. They hook up and have an amazing night.
Gabe soon after finds out he is a dad in the most unexpected way. His hockey teammate recommends his sister to be his live in nanny. And in walks Cassie. His Cassie! Let the chaos begin.
This book is short steamy fun novella! Seeing Gabe become an amazing dad is incredible. Then add in the found family and steamy scenes and I loved it!!
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Spice 🌶️🌶️🌶️
We jump right into the action as Gabe sits next to Cassie at a bar she is having dinner at; near the hotel she is staying; on her way to reunite with her brother. They hook up and have an amazing night.
Gabe soon after finds out he is a dad in the most unexpected way. His hockey teammate recommends his sister to be his live in nanny. And in walks Cassie. His Cassie! Let the chaos begin.
This book is short steamy fun novella! Seeing Gabe become an amazing dad is incredible. Then add in the found family and steamy scenes and I loved it!!
#CoverReveal #BrothersBestFriend #SingleDadRomance #SmallTownRomance #JenniferJWilliams #FoundFamily #HockeyRomance #Novella #KindleUnlimited #NewBookAlert #Bookish #Booktok #RomanceBooks #SpicyRomance
March 1, 2025
Absolutely loved this fast-paced, sweet hockey romance! Who falls first? Honestly—both of them, and it’s adorable to watch unfold.
Gabe, the clueless but lovable new dad, is suddenly responsible for his precious baby girl and has no idea what he’s doing. Enter Cassie, his teammate’s sister, who swoops in to help—and instantly falls for the baby (and maybe Gabe too).
Cassie’s sweet and sassy personality pairs perfectly with Gabe’s endearing struggles, and even with a few small tensions and misunderstandings along the way, their story is heartwarming and fun from start to finish.
This novella has the perfect mix of romance, humor, and baby snuggles. It’s a quick, feel-good read that any romance lover could enjoy. Highly recommend!
Gabe, the clueless but lovable new dad, is suddenly responsible for his precious baby girl and has no idea what he’s doing. Enter Cassie, his teammate’s sister, who swoops in to help—and instantly falls for the baby (and maybe Gabe too).
Cassie’s sweet and sassy personality pairs perfectly with Gabe’s endearing struggles, and even with a few small tensions and misunderstandings along the way, their story is heartwarming and fun from start to finish.
This novella has the perfect mix of romance, humor, and baby snuggles. It’s a quick, feel-good read that any romance lover could enjoy. Highly recommend!
March 23, 2025
cute and quick little novella! Cassie and Gabe hit it off at a bar the first night Cassie moved to town and have a one night stand. Both wanted more but Cassie woke up and Gabe was gone (Gabe went to pick up breakfast and when he got back, Cassie was gone)
fast forward a few weeks later, Gabe gets a call that changes his life. He’s a dad and now he’s in need of a nanny during the hockey season. one of his teammates suggests his sister who just moved to town and doesn’t have a job or apartment lined up. But when the sister shows up? i’ll give you one guess who it is..
-single dad x nanny
-one night stand
-miscommunication (doesn’t take long to resolve)
-hockey romance
-teammates sister
fast forward a few weeks later, Gabe gets a call that changes his life. He’s a dad and now he’s in need of a nanny during the hockey season. one of his teammates suggests his sister who just moved to town and doesn’t have a job or apartment lined up. But when the sister shows up? i’ll give you one guess who it is..
-single dad x nanny
-one night stand
-miscommunication (doesn’t take long to resolve)
-hockey romance
-teammates sister
April 11, 2025
4.75 ⭐
Cassie & Gabe
These two was so cute. I absolutely adore how Cassie knew what she wanted and went for it and how she stood her ground. I absolutely love her. Gabe was a absolutely sweet heart. Watching him become a dad after everything that happened and just falling in love with Kenzie was absolutely beautiful. I loved watching him step up and become the man he was supposed to be. I absolutely adore watching him & Cassie banter with each other with all the tension. I absolutely adore watching them become a family.
5/5 Recommend this book. This is a Novella and is super fast pace while not feeling like your missing anything. Its a beautiful story while dealing with a very hard topic but it was handle with very well sensitive and care.
Cassie & Gabe
These two was so cute. I absolutely adore how Cassie knew what she wanted and went for it and how she stood her ground. I absolutely love her. Gabe was a absolutely sweet heart. Watching him become a dad after everything that happened and just falling in love with Kenzie was absolutely beautiful. I loved watching him step up and become the man he was supposed to be. I absolutely adore watching him & Cassie banter with each other with all the tension. I absolutely adore watching them become a family.
5/5 Recommend this book. This is a Novella and is super fast pace while not feeling like your missing anything. Its a beautiful story while dealing with a very hard topic but it was handle with very well sensitive and care.
February 19, 2025
Insta connection from a one night stand that neither was expecting. Cassie has just moved to Colorado to be closer to her brother, meets a handsome hunk on her first night at her hotel and sparks really do fly between her and Gabe. Gabe is an NHL player who is teammates with Cassie’s brother, but neither disclose personal details that night.
A few weeks later and a giant curveball has fate playing Cupid, where Cassie takes up a live in nanny role to Gabe’s new daughter. A deliciously funny and spicy novella with the most perfect HEA. It’s a brilliant read!
I voluntarily reviewed a free advance copy of this book provided by the author. The opinions expressed are my own
A few weeks later and a giant curveball has fate playing Cupid, where Cassie takes up a live in nanny role to Gabe’s new daughter. A deliciously funny and spicy novella with the most perfect HEA. It’s a brilliant read!
I voluntarily reviewed a free advance copy of this book provided by the author. The opinions expressed are my own
February 19, 2025
10/10 recommend this book! I literally could not put it down, and almost threw my kindle when I had to for a meeting (don’t worry - I didn’t. I wouldn’t dare!)! I love any hockey romance novel, but this one was definitely one of the best ones I’ve read. The development of the relationship between Cassie and Gabe was an amazing storyline, though if I you forced me to find one (quite small) thing to change, it would have been a little more mention of the tension between them leading up to their really moving forward in the relationship - and you know what kind of tension I mean! Still very highly recommend the book though, and would absolutely give it more than 5 stars if I could!
February 20, 2025
I love a good single dad x nanny romance and this one was so adorable. I love how quickly he fell in love with his babygirl 😍 I also love how head over heels Gabe was for Cassie from their first night together. It was obvious how much she meant to him. Cassie’s love for both Gabe and Kenzie was so precious. I think she loved that babygirl just as fast and they made such a cute little family.
I feel like I’ve used “loved” a lot in this review but I really did love the banter in this book. Of course the hockey player scenes were ripe with teasing and fun but the banter between Gabe and Cassie was top notch!
I can’t wait to read more from this hockey team!!
I feel like I’ve used “loved” a lot in this review but I really did love the banter in this book. Of course the hockey player scenes were ripe with teasing and fun but the banter between Gabe and Cassie was top notch!
I can’t wait to read more from this hockey team!!
February 26, 2025
I read this originally as “Get Pucked” and now it has been re-released under a new title. My original review is below.
So much happened in this novella but it all seemed to come together even with the small amount of pages to get through them all. FMC and MMC have a one-night stand, then the MMC finds out he has a child and the mother has passed. The one-night-stand becomes a miscommunication trope as our handsome man tries to figure out fatherhood and gets help from his hockey teammates. It moves fast and has a good amount of spice for a small book. I loved how it all worked out in the end! I’ll be reading this one again for sure.
So much happened in this novella but it all seemed to come together even with the small amount of pages to get through them all. FMC and MMC have a one-night stand, then the MMC finds out he has a child and the mother has passed. The one-night-stand becomes a miscommunication trope as our handsome man tries to figure out fatherhood and gets help from his hockey teammates. It moves fast and has a good amount of spice for a small book. I loved how it all worked out in the end! I’ll be reading this one again for sure.
March 2, 2025
A quick fun read, a great escape story for my busy week.
Gabe has found out he is a father! Being a professional hockey player in season, he needs a nanny yesterday. The whole unexpected situation has him off kilter.
Cassie is moving to be closer to her brother. She arrives a day early and stays at a hotel, she meets a man at the bar, they have an amazing night.
A teammate recommends his sister as a nanny to Gabe, and in walks Cassie. The story moves fast, and hard to put down. A great start and I am looking forward to more!
Thank you to the Author for the advanced copy; this is my voluntary review.
Gabe has found out he is a father! Being a professional hockey player in season, he needs a nanny yesterday. The whole unexpected situation has him off kilter.
Cassie is moving to be closer to her brother. She arrives a day early and stays at a hotel, she meets a man at the bar, they have an amazing night.
A teammate recommends his sister as a nanny to Gabe, and in walks Cassie. The story moves fast, and hard to put down. A great start and I am looking forward to more!
Thank you to the Author for the advanced copy; this is my voluntary review.
March 4, 2025
“Blue Lines and Lullabies” by Jennifer J. Williams is a contemporary romance novella that intertwines the worlds of professional hockey and single parenthood. The story follows Gabe, a dedicated hockey player, and Cassie, a resilient single mother, as they navigate the complexities of love, career aspirations, and family dynamics. Williams crafts a well-paced narrative that balances heartfelt emotion with lighthearted moments, making it both engaging and touching. This story was jam packed and had me laughing and crying. It has such a great sense of emotional depth and a satisfying storyline.
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