Pucking Mine

by Sienna Noir

Malakai Vega—captain of the hockey team, master manipulator, bane of my existence.

Women fall hard and fast for his smoldering green eyes, slinking tattoos, and that smile that barely hides his sins. With the backing of his powerful brotherhood, he’s practically untouchable.

I know he’s trouble the second I catch him staring from across the ice, making it clear he doesn’t care that I’m taken, his new teammate’s girl.

But Malakai has a plan for me. One as dark and depraved as his soul.

According to him, he’s not the one I shouldn’t trust. His subtle hints that my boyfriend, Alex, isn’t at all who I think he is leaves me uncertain what to think, who to trust. Especially now that I hardly recognize the man Alex has become.

With so many questions hanging in the air, I can only stand firm on one thing. That I will never be what Malakai claims I already am.

His.
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More about Pucking RomanceHockey RomanceDark RomanceBully RomanceCollege RomanceNew Adult RomanceJealous/Possessive HeroStrong FMCForced ProximityFound FamilySecret SocietyThe Pantheon Brotherhood is a series composed of standalones, featuring the men of the Pantheon Secret Society. These stories are intended for the 18+ crowd due to adult themes and strong language. Please read responsibly.

Genres: Hockey, Sports, Sports Romance, Hockey Romance, Contemporary Romance

320 pages, Kindle Edition

Published April 22, 2025

Reviews

[Loverta Brown · Rating 4 out of 5]

summer read for sure

I got this book as a ARC and I liked it. There was character development in the male lead. I really liked the enemies to lovers going on. I think it could’ve used more details in the story like how she got into his phone and things like that. Some stuff didn’t add up but I would recommend this book if you’re just chilling by the beach and want something to read. I’ll definitely be reading more from the author!!!

[Maddy Hookom · Rating 2 out of 5]

2.75 ⭐️
A little too much going on
the fmc went from week to a badass and along the way the mmc realized he was wrong for using her and fall in love
while there claimed to be found family it was only in the last two chapters where there is any community which could be called family
This book had it all: revenge, hockey, secrete society, college, family drama, friend drama, cult

[Chy · Rating 3 out of 5]

The first 50% of the book was great! I enjoyed the plot and the characters but once it got to the half way mark i was very confused on the storyline

I felt like it was super rushed and we didn't get to really dive into the characters and get more backstory, i wanted more of the story to develop. I felt like we were just scimming alot

It was enjoyable and i love malakai and Raven just wasnt the BEST book for me

Overall it was an okay book

[Haley Snyder · Rating 5 out of 5]

I read this as a ARC
I liked this book. Hockey and me go together very well so i loved that aspect. I liked all the characters and can’t wait to read more! I think the plot was good, but i do wish we had more background. Not essential but would definitely add to my emotions while reading. I loved the small moments of Malakai carrying her boxes when in the beginning Alex didn’t even bother. They were great for each other. I do wish we saw a bit more of the fallout of the church and Alex. I think overall this is a quick, cute book which leaves you wanting more.

[:꧁♡hailsbells1986♡꧂: · Rating 5 out of 5]

Pucking Mine is a dark college romance featuring a dangerously obsessed hero, a strong-willed heroine, and a slow-burning unraveling of secrets that blur every line between hate and hunger. Welcome to the Pantheon Brotherhood—where power, loyalty, and desire collide.
What do we really know about the people we love?
Unfortunately for our heroine, she’s already taken—by Malakai’s teammate, no less. But that’s not a deterrent. That’s a challenge.

He’s not the one I shouldn’t trust? Then who is?”
“Taken? He didn’t care. He said I was already his.”
“The worst part? I believed him.”
🔥 For readers who love morally gray love interests, secret societies, and heat that scorches past the page, this one hits hard.

I loved the forced proximity, the slow unraveling of secrets, and how Sienna Noir made every look, every silence, mean something. This book made me feel like I was trapped in a cage with a predator… and part of me liked it.

If you like morally gray men, intense chemistry, emotional wreckage, and elite secret society chaos—add to cart. Now.
Fans of authors like H.D. Carlton, Ana Huang (but darker), L.J. Shen, or Ashley Jad

[Brittany Hall · Rating 3 out of 5]

Pucking Mine by Sienna Noir lands right in the middle for me: a solid 3-star read. It had a lot of potential, especially with the hockey romance angle and the tension between the main characters, but it didn’t fully hit the mark. The chemistry between the leads was there, and there were definitely moments that pulled me in, especially early on. I liked the overall premise and some of the emotional beats, but the pacing felt a bit uneven. Certain scenes dragged on while others, especially ones that could’ve added more depth, felt rushed. The characters were interesting, but I found it hard to fully connect with them at times. Their motivations didn’t always feel consistent, which made some of the conflict feel forced rather than natural. That said, there were still some fun, steamy, and entertaining moments that kept me reading. Overall, it’s an okay read if you’re in the mood for a quick hockey romance with some drama, but it may not be the most memorable in the genre.

[Cortney Bell · Rating 4 out of 5]

4/5:⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
I received this book as an ARC!!
I read this book in less than a day and I absolutely loved it!
•Enemies to Lovers
•Hockey Romance
•Sports Romance
•College Romance
•Secret Society
•Dark Romance
Malakai is everything. I’m obsessed with him.
Raven (fmc) has just moved into her dorm with her boyfriend Alex. Alex is joining the college’s hockey team and her brings Raven to a practice this is where she finds out about Malakai.
Malakai sets his sights on Raven the minute he sees her and he doesn’t care that she has a boyfriend. It makes it even better that he can’t stand Alex.

This book was so so good the last chapter was adorable.

Pucking Mine out now!

[Zoe · Rating 4 out of 5]

Genuinely, I really enjoyed this book. I went into it having seen one TikTok and not expecting an actual good book, but it was good. Malakai is so sweet and does all the right things and the book stays interesting, there’s not too much smut which is really nice, the characters are likable and (including Raven) have lives outside of dating and Malakai’s plans which I loved, and it’s was just really good. I finished it fast, it was a nice, light read, good to procrastinate ap studying to, but not too long or drawn out or too fluffy. Basically, I really enjoyed the book. It was well written, well paced, and the characters had personalities. And there was mostly plot.

[Katelyn · Rating 3 out of 5]

I really wanted to LOVE this book, but it unfortunately fell flat. The pacing was sort of weird, and I didn’t feel any real chemistry between the FMC and the MMC. The author just kind has things happen, but there’s never really any description of anything, which I feel like this book could really benefit from. As for the main characters relationship, I feel like they just decided they were in love and didn’t actually fall in love. Most times the tension was over even before it begun. I will likely be reading the next book in the series, let’s hope it exceeds expectations.

[Mack · Rating 5 out of 5]

This was so good. Absolutely perfect amount of dark romance and cinnamon roll male character.

Read this if you love dark, cinnamon roll men and their equally as dark girlfriends. I loved this from the first chapter. Malakai is perfect, dark, sexy yet protective.

He has one goal in mind and it’s to take down Alex…but something unexpected happens along the way.

Raven is spunky and feisty. Like a little chihuahua. But she doesn’t let it stop her. When she finally sees the light (or darkness as it were) she realizes she needs to do something about it. And do something she does.

[Sarah Hinojosa · Rating 4 out of 5]

I was able to read this book shortly before it was released, and I was so surprised at the twists and turns it took. Pucking Mine starts off as a cute hockey romance, but as it goes, it gets darker. Malakai knows what he wants, and he always gets what he wants.

If you love a dark college hockey romance, then this book is definitely one to read. I really thought I could guess how this book ended or the events that took place, but I was very surprised that I had no idea how far Malakai was going to take things in order to get what he wants.

[Michala Sheranko · Rating 3 out of 5]

3/5 ⭐️ 2/5 🌶️

Recieved as an ARC. Book was good. Raven was a strong FMC and Malachi was good as well as the FMC. I felt it needed a little bit more of a back story about the church. Smut was alright, but there was a lot of fade to black scenes as the book went on, at the beginning isn’t wasn’t like that so that bothered me how it changed. Ending was sweet. I would read another book from this author again.

✨ Tropes ✨
Hockey Romance
Secret Society
Fake Dating
Forced Proximity

[Stefanie · Rating 5 out of 5]

Oh the angst and the banter in this book was perfection! I loved Raven so much! She finally seen the darkness and decided she wanted to walk right into it since everything she thought was changed in an instant. With Malakai right by her side. There was a twist I didn't see coming at all but was so perfect. Malakai definitely didn't know what he was getting into when he involved Raven in his twisted game of revenge. I can't wait till the next book!

[akeelah 💋. · Rating 5 out of 5]

i actually liked this book?


i’m not really a dark romance fan per say but i knew this was a dark romance bc it has stalking before i started reading it… but it was actually good because for me when i read dark romances it can feel so icky to read or completely laughable but this author did so good like yall don’t understand im obsessed with this bookkkkkk i had to go and reread it 🫣

but yeah 💋💋

[kay athena🦋 · Rating 4 out of 5]

I read this book in less than a day and couldn’t put it down. I did feel like the ending was almost rushed and at some points I was a little confused just because everything happened so fast, but the way the mmc was talking to himself about the fmc had me giggling and kicking my feet. The spice was there and I think it really complimented the book. Easy to read, would recommend ⭐️

[Jessica · Rating 5 out of 5]

There aren’t enough words to describe how much I loved this book! The angst and banter were spot on, Malakai and Raven are definitely in my top favorites of book characters.

This book keeps you on your toes and on the edge of your seat, and ladies, we of course end up backing the supposed villain.

If you love the angst, banter, smirks, and teasing come give it a read! It won’t disappoint.

[Marissa Monte · Rating 3 out of 5]

I really enjoyed the overall story and what was going on. The banter was fantastic as well. But everything else seemed kind of forced and rushed. I was reading the first sexy scene and had to read it again because I thought I missed something, but unfortunately did not. The poor could have been longer and the ending a bit shorter. But overall I enjoyed it and flew through it in under 24 hours

[D · Rating 3 out of 5]

Malakai and Raven

Very fast paced book, kept me turning pages. Not really “dark” but more bullying and having a vendetta. I liked Raven though she was quite easy to order around. Never really says what happens to the Callahan clan. The book has spice but it is fast and kind of skimmed over. It did have a HEA and it was so good to see Malakai calm and fall for Raven

[Ashley · Rating 3 out of 5]

the chapters at the end after the main storyline made no sense....and just felt like extra Epilogues and set up for nates book.

the ending of them taking down the alex and his dad was so unsatisfying....also idk why but ravens personality completely changed midway through the book.

[Lindsey · Rating 5 out of 5]

I was surprised on how fast the book hooked me, I read it in one day. I look forward to the next book in the series. The FMC you think is very timid but dang that girl has bite, I loved seeing the little soft spots the MMC starts getting for her.

[Ari Patel]

I got an ARC of the book! Was a very interesting read, the ending was very cute.

[Ashley Beek · Rating 4 out of 5]

It was like The Ritual but make it hockey. It was a little lighter than that book, but the plot felt rushed and underdeveloped

[Marianne · Rating 5 out of 5]

ARC reader, loved the book! Can't wait for the next in the series!

[Delina Espinoza · Rating 5 out of 5]

Loved it! It had everything-romance, intrigue, suspense, found family, possessive MMC, strong FMC, spice. I couldn’t put it down. Can’t wait for the next one!

[Rarraaa · Rating 3 out of 5]

2.5⭐️
YEAHHHH…. NOPE🙃 There’s a potential but🙃

[Ellie · Rating 1 out of 5]

What in the wattpad was this?!?

Just here normalising DNF’ing rubbish books. Stopped at 69% and couldn’t even bring myself to skim.

No review or breakdown here. It was bad. Plain and simple.

[Margot Persoons · Rating 1 out of 5]

Nope. Just nope.
TikTok had my so excited for this one but the bad writing, the cringy characters and dialogue and the weird plot make this book a big dissapointment.

[Marina Labriola · Rating 5 out of 5]

I'm definitely reading the next one!!!

[Lenka isabellailovebooks · Rating 2 out of 5]

Námet dobrý, prevedenie? nudné, rýchle o ničom.

[Huda · Rating 2 out of 5]

a lot of tell and not show, especially in the last half of book.