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Going Rogue #3
The Mistake You Crave
What do you get when you combine one drunken night in Vegas, your brother’s best friend, and a twenty-four-hour chapel?
One giant, hot hockey player mistake.
Growing up with a hockey hot-shot for a brother, I’ve spent my life surrounded by cocky men. I know the ins and outs of the games they play both on and off the ice. Which is why I’d never date one of them.
And marriage? Absolutely not.
Griffin Wright is my brother’s best friend and star left wing for the Minnesota Rogues. After a few too many drinks celebrating a big win in Vegas, I wake up next to him with a ring on my finger, a killer hangover, and instant regret.
The only option is to keep this a secret from my brother and immediately file for divorce.
But Griffin has other plans.
He demands a chance to prove this thing between us is more than simple attraction. If he can’t, he’ll give me what I want. All we have to do is keep our marriage a secret for six months, then Griffin will sign the divorce papers.
He thinks I’ll give in to this heat between us, but I know better. Because Griffin might be my Mr. Right Now, but he’s definitely not my Mr. Right.
One giant, hot hockey player mistake.
Growing up with a hockey hot-shot for a brother, I’ve spent my life surrounded by cocky men. I know the ins and outs of the games they play both on and off the ice. Which is why I’d never date one of them.
And marriage? Absolutely not.
Griffin Wright is my brother’s best friend and star left wing for the Minnesota Rogues. After a few too many drinks celebrating a big win in Vegas, I wake up next to him with a ring on my finger, a killer hangover, and instant regret.
The only option is to keep this a secret from my brother and immediately file for divorce.
But Griffin has other plans.
He demands a chance to prove this thing between us is more than simple attraction. If he can’t, he’ll give me what I want. All we have to do is keep our marriage a secret for six months, then Griffin will sign the divorce papers.
He thinks I’ll give in to this heat between us, but I know better. Because Griffin might be my Mr. Right Now, but he’s definitely not my Mr. Right.
464 pages, Kindle Edition
Published July 17, 2025
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About the author
Piper Hale
3 books111 followersPiper Hale is a Midwestern girl who loves golden-retriever heroes, imperfect heroines, and some coffee with her sugar. She lives with her two crazy (but amazing) kids in the middle-of-the-map USA.
Piper grew up listening to her dad’s silly stories at bedtime, became a voracious reader as a child, and never forgot her high school creative writing teacher, who told her she had what it took to write romance. Even if she didn’t give it a go until the pandemic.
These days, you’ll find Piper writing contemporary romance that’s sassy, sexy, and chock-full of cinnamon rolls.
Piper grew up listening to her dad’s silly stories at bedtime, became a voracious reader as a child, and never forgot her high school creative writing teacher, who told her she had what it took to write romance. Even if she didn’t give it a go until the pandemic.
These days, you’ll find Piper writing contemporary romance that’s sassy, sexy, and chock-full of cinnamon rolls.
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August 10, 2025
This book needs to be 75 pages shorter. The whole book is basically the two main characters constantly questioning if they’re good enough for each other, when really what they need is therapy. The spicy scenes are spicy but Mira and Griffith lack chemistry. The older brother is a douche when it comes to his beat friend. And the secondary characters treat Griffith like a joke.
The third act break up is a joke. Mira literally freaks out over nothing and then dumps Griffith. For nothing. She thinks so little of him that she overreacts and dumps him.
This was a long, drawn out read. I’m kind of leaning towards skip it.
The third act break up is a joke. Mira literally freaks out over nothing and then dumps Griffith. For nothing. She thinks so little of him that she overreacts and dumps him.
This was a long, drawn out read. I’m kind of leaning towards skip it.
July 17, 2025
4.25 🌟
Characters: 4.5/5
Plot: 4/5
Spice: 3/5
MF
Pro Hockey Player MMC
Best Friend’s Little Sister
Accidentally Married
Friends to Lovers
Cinnamon Roll
My Wife
Griffin is a bit of a player (not just hockey) with a heart of gold. When his BFF and teammate’s little sister needs a place to stay, he happily offers.
Mira is an independent woman just starting her own business. Leaving a bad relationship and staying rent free with a friend, are absolutely ideal.
The two develop an amazing friendship that turns into an accidental marriage after a drunken night in Vegas. What follows next is a great story about overcoming your personal fears and letting a new love in.
The characters were extremely relatable with both flaws and funny moments. It was great to catch up with the previous characters. This series is ultimate friendship goals.
Characters: 4.5/5
Plot: 4/5
Spice: 3/5
MF
Pro Hockey Player MMC
Best Friend’s Little Sister
Accidentally Married
Friends to Lovers
Cinnamon Roll
My Wife
Griffin is a bit of a player (not just hockey) with a heart of gold. When his BFF and teammate’s little sister needs a place to stay, he happily offers.
Mira is an independent woman just starting her own business. Leaving a bad relationship and staying rent free with a friend, are absolutely ideal.
The two develop an amazing friendship that turns into an accidental marriage after a drunken night in Vegas. What follows next is a great story about overcoming your personal fears and letting a new love in.
The characters were extremely relatable with both flaws and funny moments. It was great to catch up with the previous characters. This series is ultimate friendship goals.
July 22, 2025
this book was amazinggg
definitely i recommend it it was so cool seeing them find each other while also working on there own like “internal” problems that were not taking them up inside
definitely i recommend it it was so cool seeing them find each other while also working on there own like “internal” problems that were not taking them up inside
August 18, 2025
4 ⭐️
OKAY, this book truly delivered on what an accidental wedding with your brother's best friend should be! Griffin and Mira's journey was packed with emotional depth and growth, balanced beautifully with funny and genuinely wholesome moments. Griffin, with his irresistible golden retriever energy, stole the show in this book and one of my favorite MMCs I've read in a while. His relentless pursuit of Mira and unwavering loyalty, despite his own insecurities, was a breath of fresh air.
Both Mira and Griffin were hopeless romantics in their own ways, their differing needs complementing each other perfectly: Mira's yearning for love, and Griffin's desire to be seen and loved for his true self. Their individual insecurities ran deep and felt real, adding layers of authenticity to their relationship development. While Mira took a bit longer to process her self-doubt before fully committing — and I felt like she might need a good shake, the journey felt earned and believable. The main frustration I had with this book is Mira's self-deprecation and tendency to self-sabotage, especially when she mirrored her brother's behavior towards Isla when issues arose. She didn't communicate with Griffin and lowkey I blame Lexi for their fallout too. I didn't love the ending public declaration of love, but I am happy they found their way together. There were several spicy chapters that I had to skip that also prevented me from giving a higher rating.
Overall, this is the favorite book in the series so far. Griffin might set the standard for these Rogues. If you enjoy stories with a fake dating trope and a brother's best friend romance — I recommend this one! I can’t wait to see Bash and Logan get their HEAs...
Friends to lovers. Brother’s best friend. Fake dating. Vegas wedding. Secret relationship. Found family. Reformed playboy. Dual POV. First person POV. Spicy.
Rereadable? Yes.
OKAY, this book truly delivered on what an accidental wedding with your brother's best friend should be! Griffin and Mira's journey was packed with emotional depth and growth, balanced beautifully with funny and genuinely wholesome moments. Griffin, with his irresistible golden retriever energy, stole the show in this book and one of my favorite MMCs I've read in a while. His relentless pursuit of Mira and unwavering loyalty, despite his own insecurities, was a breath of fresh air.
Both Mira and Griffin were hopeless romantics in their own ways, their differing needs complementing each other perfectly: Mira's yearning for love, and Griffin's desire to be seen and loved for his true self. Their individual insecurities ran deep and felt real, adding layers of authenticity to their relationship development. While Mira took a bit longer to process her self-doubt before fully committing — and I felt like she might need a good shake, the journey felt earned and believable. The main frustration I had with this book is Mira's self-deprecation and tendency to self-sabotage, especially when she mirrored her brother's behavior towards Isla when issues arose. She didn't communicate with Griffin and lowkey I blame Lexi for their fallout too. I didn't love the ending public declaration of love, but I am happy they found their way together. There were several spicy chapters that I had to skip that also prevented me from giving a higher rating.
Overall, this is the favorite book in the series so far. Griffin might set the standard for these Rogues. If you enjoy stories with a fake dating trope and a brother's best friend romance — I recommend this one! I can’t wait to see Bash and Logan get their HEAs...
Friends to lovers. Brother’s best friend. Fake dating. Vegas wedding. Secret relationship. Found family. Reformed playboy. Dual POV. First person POV. Spicy.
Rereadable? Yes.
December 7, 2025
SO GOOD. MY FAVORITE ONE
July 19, 2025
This book had me hoooked from start to finish. If you're into hockey romance with a side of accidental marriage, then you NEED to pick this up. Its book 3 in the series, but they are all standalones and can be read separately.
Mira moves in with Griffin (brothers best friend) after splitting up with her boyfriend. They quickly become best friends but Griffin is feeling more but won't go there because of his best friend. After a drunken night in Vegas they wake up married and Griffin see's this as his chance with Mira and convinces her to give the marraige a chance for six months - he then goes on to show her exactly how much she means to him and how good they could be as a couple.
Griffin was an absolute sweetheart from the beginning. If you've read the previous books, you'll know how much he values his friendships and how much he actually does for his team. Mira is reluctant and wants to keep it all quiet as she's convinced it won't work due to his man-wh0r3 past. But Griffin is all in from the beginning. This man was ready to commit, no questions asked, and boy does he show her how good the relationship could be.
Usually, in most books, it's the guy who lets the girl down, the one who isn't quite committed as much or isn't as convinced everything will work out, but not here. All the drama, all the back-and-forth, and all the delays? It's Mira who has all the doubts about the relationship. I came close to not liking her with the way she was with Griffin when he was doing all the work, but she just kept pushing him away.
I loved how we got to see them work through their own issues. It felt realistic how their own history and emotional baggage were included and spoken about.
It's got that perfect blend of humour and spice that keeps you hooked, laughing one minute and swooning the next. Honestly, I couldn't put it down. This book is a definite must-read for anyone who loves a good romance with a bit of a chaotic, heartwarming twist.
- brothers best friend
- friends to lovers
- hockey mmc
- accidental wedding
- he's all in
- 3rd act breakup
Mira moves in with Griffin (brothers best friend) after splitting up with her boyfriend. They quickly become best friends but Griffin is feeling more but won't go there because of his best friend. After a drunken night in Vegas they wake up married and Griffin see's this as his chance with Mira and convinces her to give the marraige a chance for six months - he then goes on to show her exactly how much she means to him and how good they could be as a couple.
Griffin was an absolute sweetheart from the beginning. If you've read the previous books, you'll know how much he values his friendships and how much he actually does for his team. Mira is reluctant and wants to keep it all quiet as she's convinced it won't work due to his man-wh0r3 past. But Griffin is all in from the beginning. This man was ready to commit, no questions asked, and boy does he show her how good the relationship could be.
Usually, in most books, it's the guy who lets the girl down, the one who isn't quite committed as much or isn't as convinced everything will work out, but not here. All the drama, all the back-and-forth, and all the delays? It's Mira who has all the doubts about the relationship. I came close to not liking her with the way she was with Griffin when he was doing all the work, but she just kept pushing him away.
I loved how we got to see them work through their own issues. It felt realistic how their own history and emotional baggage were included and spoken about.
It's got that perfect blend of humour and spice that keeps you hooked, laughing one minute and swooning the next. Honestly, I couldn't put it down. This book is a definite must-read for anyone who loves a good romance with a bit of a chaotic, heartwarming twist.
- brothers best friend
- friends to lovers
- hockey mmc
- accidental wedding
- he's all in
- 3rd act breakup
July 28, 2025
Going to the chapel
And we're gonna get ... Married???
This is exactly what happened when Mira and Griffin had one too many drinks in Vegas and decided to visit a wedding chapel just to see if it was old Elvis or young Elvis that peformed the ceremonies only to wake up the next morning with rings on their fingers!
I have been waiting for this since the first book in the series. Although the stories are standalones because the characters are friends and team mates their is an overlap in some stories and the same characters crop up in each story. From the first book when Mira became Griff's room mate the chemistry was there. It was obvious something was going to happen and when it did that is going to blow up big, because Mira is Griff's best friends little sister and therefore off limits.
This book checked so many boxes for me, I love the brothers best friend trope and the Accidental marriage trope so I had a feeling I was going to love this. What I wasn't prepared for was how hard I would fall for Griff over the course of this story. On the surface he is a playboy, and at the beginning he definitely is. But that all changes when Mira comes into his life even though they start out as just friends. His playboy lifestyle is a cover for the rejection he has faced in his life and still fears will happen over and over. Which is why he refuses to get serious about anybody. Mira also has her own issues to work through, and coupled with the way Maddox will no doubt react when he finds out they are married it was a wonder this couple got their happy ending. This is my favourite Rogues book yet and I am hoping the remaining team members are going to get their own stories too!
And we're gonna get ... Married???
This is exactly what happened when Mira and Griffin had one too many drinks in Vegas and decided to visit a wedding chapel just to see if it was old Elvis or young Elvis that peformed the ceremonies only to wake up the next morning with rings on their fingers!
I have been waiting for this since the first book in the series. Although the stories are standalones because the characters are friends and team mates their is an overlap in some stories and the same characters crop up in each story. From the first book when Mira became Griff's room mate the chemistry was there. It was obvious something was going to happen and when it did that is going to blow up big, because Mira is Griff's best friends little sister and therefore off limits.
This book checked so many boxes for me, I love the brothers best friend trope and the Accidental marriage trope so I had a feeling I was going to love this. What I wasn't prepared for was how hard I would fall for Griff over the course of this story. On the surface he is a playboy, and at the beginning he definitely is. But that all changes when Mira comes into his life even though they start out as just friends. His playboy lifestyle is a cover for the rejection he has faced in his life and still fears will happen over and over. Which is why he refuses to get serious about anybody. Mira also has her own issues to work through, and coupled with the way Maddox will no doubt react when he finds out they are married it was a wonder this couple got their happy ending. This is my favourite Rogues book yet and I am hoping the remaining team members are going to get their own stories too!
July 28, 2025
[ ARC REVIEW ] The Mistake You Crave by Piper Hale
🗓️ Release Date: 07.17.2025
Piper has done it once again! An absolute 1000% 5 star read as per usual when it comes to her. I don’t know how she does it but her books are like crack to me. I get completely obsessed and cannot put them down. I talk so much about her books when I’m reading them that my sister adds them to the top of her tbr. Normally when I see a contemporary romance is 400+ pages I get nervous that it’s gonna drag on but hers NEVER do. Literally every paragraph and page is interesting in her books. Her books are the definition of a page turner. Honestly…if you look up page turner in the dictionary her books are probably listed under the synonyms. She’s not one of my absolute fav authors for no reason. Do yourselves a favor and pick up any of the books in this series. They have all been 5 stars for me. Other authors usually have books that are better than the others in their series’ (in my experience) but hers are consistently some of the best work I have ever read. I highlight probably half the damn book when it's written by her. I ABSOLUTELY LOVED IT! The amount of times my boyfriend had to keep reminding me that Griffin is fictional was insane. Literally my dream man. I need a Griffin and I need him now.
Tropes:
🏒 Brothers Best Friend
💍 Best Friend’s Little Sister
🏒 Pro Hockey Player MMC
💍 Reformed Playboy
🏒 Cinnamonroll MMC
💍 Drunkly Married In Vegas
🏒 “My Wife”
💍 Found Family
🏒 Secret Relationship
💍 Friends To Lovers
🏒 Golden Retriever MMC
💍 He’s Obsessed With Her
🏒 3.5/5 🌶️
🗓️ Release Date: 07.17.2025
Piper has done it once again! An absolute 1000% 5 star read as per usual when it comes to her. I don’t know how she does it but her books are like crack to me. I get completely obsessed and cannot put them down. I talk so much about her books when I’m reading them that my sister adds them to the top of her tbr. Normally when I see a contemporary romance is 400+ pages I get nervous that it’s gonna drag on but hers NEVER do. Literally every paragraph and page is interesting in her books. Her books are the definition of a page turner. Honestly…if you look up page turner in the dictionary her books are probably listed under the synonyms. She’s not one of my absolute fav authors for no reason. Do yourselves a favor and pick up any of the books in this series. They have all been 5 stars for me. Other authors usually have books that are better than the others in their series’ (in my experience) but hers are consistently some of the best work I have ever read. I highlight probably half the damn book when it's written by her. I ABSOLUTELY LOVED IT! The amount of times my boyfriend had to keep reminding me that Griffin is fictional was insane. Literally my dream man. I need a Griffin and I need him now.
Tropes:
🏒 Brothers Best Friend
💍 Best Friend’s Little Sister
🏒 Pro Hockey Player MMC
💍 Reformed Playboy
🏒 Cinnamonroll MMC
💍 Drunkly Married In Vegas
🏒 “My Wife”
💍 Found Family
🏒 Secret Relationship
💍 Friends To Lovers
🏒 Golden Retriever MMC
💍 He’s Obsessed With Her
🏒 3.5/5 🌶️
July 1, 2025
This is the kind of romance that sneaks up on you and then refuses to let go. It’s messy. It’s complicated. It’s beautiful. And it’s everything I didn’t know I needed.
Mira and Griffin’s story begins with an accident literally but somehow, it feels like fate was always pulling them together. Waking up accidentally married to your brother’s best friend is the kind of chaos that usually leads to heartbreak, not healing. But Piper Hale flips that expectation on its head and delivers a love story that’s raw, real, and deeply satisfying.
What makes Mira and Griffin unforgettable isn’t just their sizzling chemistry (though, trust me, that’s there). It’s their imperfections their fears, their emotional baggage, and the way they stumble through their feelings while still finding their way back to each other. They are the perfectly imperfect couple we all secretly hope for. Goals, truly.
There were moments I wanted to shake them, scream “Just talk to each other already!”but that frustration is what made their growth feel earned. Their emotional arcs are honest and grounded, and the payoff is a sweet, well-deserved HEA that left my heart full.
If you're a fan of marriage-of-convenience tropes, friends-to-lovers, or stories that blend steamy romance with emotional depth, The Mistake You Crave will absolutely hit the spot. You’ll crave this mistake too trust me.
(No monetary compensation received; my review is entirely voluntary, and completely, chaotically honest.)
Mira and Griffin’s story begins with an accident literally but somehow, it feels like fate was always pulling them together. Waking up accidentally married to your brother’s best friend is the kind of chaos that usually leads to heartbreak, not healing. But Piper Hale flips that expectation on its head and delivers a love story that’s raw, real, and deeply satisfying.
What makes Mira and Griffin unforgettable isn’t just their sizzling chemistry (though, trust me, that’s there). It’s their imperfections their fears, their emotional baggage, and the way they stumble through their feelings while still finding their way back to each other. They are the perfectly imperfect couple we all secretly hope for. Goals, truly.
There were moments I wanted to shake them, scream “Just talk to each other already!”but that frustration is what made their growth feel earned. Their emotional arcs are honest and grounded, and the payoff is a sweet, well-deserved HEA that left my heart full.
If you're a fan of marriage-of-convenience tropes, friends-to-lovers, or stories that blend steamy romance with emotional depth, The Mistake You Crave will absolutely hit the spot. You’ll crave this mistake too trust me.
(No monetary compensation received; my review is entirely voluntary, and completely, chaotically honest.)
July 20, 2025
The Mistake you Crave by Piper Hale is book three in the Going Rogue Series. I have a soft spot for a brother’s best friend romance so I knew this book would be to my liking. But let me say this exceeded my expectations as I quite enjoyed this book. Once I started I found myself unable to stop reading and it kept my attention until the very end. I will say these characters are definitely my favorite of the series so far; I just love how they were written and developed. Mira and Griffon each bring something to the table that I just adored… like Mira being a hopeless romantic and pure love. Griffon just has such a great heart and he’s so loyal that I was a fan. But I think my favorite element was how realistic things felt from emotions, decisions and more importantly their reactions to situations. To the point I wish I could have reached through the pages to give the characters a good hard shake. Plus who doesn’t enjoy an accidental marriage to your brother’s best friend after a wild night in Vegas? I thought the book was well written with a steamy and well thought out story. I know I had a great reading experience with this book and I urge others to give it a go. Would highly recommend this and the other books in the series.
Final review:
4 out of 5 stars
Final review:
4 out of 5 stars
June 25, 2025
“A wise man once told me that love isn’t about perfection, and I realised he was right. That you don’t need to be perfect, you just need to be present. I love you to the best of my ability. A few more weeks or months won’t change that, and i really, really hate being apart from you”
Oh my god this was such a good read! I absolutely love Griffin. I honestly thought they were never going to get a HEA at one point though!
Mira splits with her boyfriend and her brother’s best friend Griffin invites her to stay with him. They have always got on but being roommates they become closer. Miras brother and his girlfriend have a party in vegas, Mira and Griffin get really drunk and get married by Elvis! They both wake up with no recollection of what happened! At first it was a shock but then Griffin suggests a trial period of 6 months, he wants to prove to her that he can be more than what people think of him. It’s so cute he is amazing to her unfortunately they have a few bumps in the road and i kind of wanted to slap some sense into Mira at times because she couldn’t see what we see but they eventually got the HEA that they deserve.
Overall a fab read!!
Oh my god this was such a good read! I absolutely love Griffin. I honestly thought they were never going to get a HEA at one point though!
Mira splits with her boyfriend and her brother’s best friend Griffin invites her to stay with him. They have always got on but being roommates they become closer. Miras brother and his girlfriend have a party in vegas, Mira and Griffin get really drunk and get married by Elvis! They both wake up with no recollection of what happened! At first it was a shock but then Griffin suggests a trial period of 6 months, he wants to prove to her that he can be more than what people think of him. It’s so cute he is amazing to her unfortunately they have a few bumps in the road and i kind of wanted to slap some sense into Mira at times because she couldn’t see what we see but they eventually got the HEA that they deserve.
Overall a fab read!!
June 28, 2025
I’ll start out by saying that I am not big on contemporary settings, but despite that, I found myself really enjoying this book.
Mira and Griffin are two peas in a pod. They have both been burned by those they hoped to spend forever with. Luckily, it didn’t work out with those prior, obviously subpar, relationships, so they could end up catching and orbiting each other.
Griffin and the Rogues end up in Vegas, and Mira and the ladies join the trip. A night of celebrating with drinks and dancing (and definitely too much drinking) leads Mira and Griffin to meander down the Strip until they come across a chapel and Elvis, then wake up with a hangover and rings on their fingers.
These two each have baggage that affects the way they navigate the situations they find themselves in, and despite the order in which their story unfolds and the way they handle the challenges they face, they get a sweet HEA.
I appreciate the realistic ways in which they react to their personal history and work through it. As frustrating as it can be to read and want to shake them to clarity, it was nice to get to the other side with these characters.
Mira and Griffin are two peas in a pod. They have both been burned by those they hoped to spend forever with. Luckily, it didn’t work out with those prior, obviously subpar, relationships, so they could end up catching and orbiting each other.
Griffin and the Rogues end up in Vegas, and Mira and the ladies join the trip. A night of celebrating with drinks and dancing (and definitely too much drinking) leads Mira and Griffin to meander down the Strip until they come across a chapel and Elvis, then wake up with a hangover and rings on their fingers.
These two each have baggage that affects the way they navigate the situations they find themselves in, and despite the order in which their story unfolds and the way they handle the challenges they face, they get a sweet HEA.
I appreciate the realistic ways in which they react to their personal history and work through it. As frustrating as it can be to read and want to shake them to clarity, it was nice to get to the other side with these characters.
July 14, 2025
I loved this book. From the minute Mira moved in with Griffin you felt the spark and watched it grow. When they accidentally get married in Vegas I agree with Griffin I think it was fate giving them both the push to take the chance they never would have otherwise.
Griffin is the book boyfriend to top them all for me (of the golden retriever type anyway) as he really would do anything to make Mira happy and keep her safe no matter the cost to himself and reading the sections from his POV were a mixture of heartwarming at how adorable he was and heartbreaking at how vulnerable he was from being treated badly in the past.
Mira did drive me a little crazy at points because she was so in love with Griffin she just couldn’t see it or admit it but we all have our insecurities. Reading her POV that she thought she didn’t deserve him was really emotional and so well written. The scene with the press though she had me sobbing.
The rest of the characters were brilliant and you felt like you got to know them all. Plenty of funny little moments, cute moments, happy, sad, romantic, and spicy. This book had it all and more.
Griffin is the book boyfriend to top them all for me (of the golden retriever type anyway) as he really would do anything to make Mira happy and keep her safe no matter the cost to himself and reading the sections from his POV were a mixture of heartwarming at how adorable he was and heartbreaking at how vulnerable he was from being treated badly in the past.
Mira did drive me a little crazy at points because she was so in love with Griffin she just couldn’t see it or admit it but we all have our insecurities. Reading her POV that she thought she didn’t deserve him was really emotional and so well written. The scene with the press though she had me sobbing.
The rest of the characters were brilliant and you felt like you got to know them all. Plenty of funny little moments, cute moments, happy, sad, romantic, and spicy. This book had it all and more.
July 16, 2025
Misunderstood MMC is really a golden retriever disguised as a playboy
Adored this book, we've got a down on your luck FMC and a playboy but pure-hearted MMC; both have past trauma that needs some healing before they get their HEA.
Mira thought she had Mr. Right, turns out that was wrong so she needs to move out of their apartment. With nowhere to go her brother's best friend and teammate offers a room at his apartment. Griffin would do anything for one of his friends; even though he's often the butt of their jokes, he's got a heart of gold. As he and Mira spend time together, they both find themselves feeling great around each other. Then after one Vegas night, they wake up married by Elvis! Obviously they need to get it annuled right away. But Griffin isn't so sure, he thinks this might be his one changes and wants to take it. He's just got to work his rear off to convice Mira they can make this work and that they are perfect for eah other. And let's not forget, what happens when everyone finds out they're married? Well, Mira's brother is not going to be too happy with his best friend that's for sure.
Adored this book, we've got a down on your luck FMC and a playboy but pure-hearted MMC; both have past trauma that needs some healing before they get their HEA.
Mira thought she had Mr. Right, turns out that was wrong so she needs to move out of their apartment. With nowhere to go her brother's best friend and teammate offers a room at his apartment. Griffin would do anything for one of his friends; even though he's often the butt of their jokes, he's got a heart of gold. As he and Mira spend time together, they both find themselves feeling great around each other. Then after one Vegas night, they wake up married by Elvis! Obviously they need to get it annuled right away. But Griffin isn't so sure, he thinks this might be his one changes and wants to take it. He's just got to work his rear off to convice Mira they can make this work and that they are perfect for eah other. And let's not forget, what happens when everyone finds out they're married? Well, Mira's brother is not going to be too happy with his best friend that's for sure.
July 22, 2025
Piper you've knocked it out of the park again (wrong sports metaphor but hey ho)
I'm a sucker for a sports romance and the 'Going Roges' series is up there as one of my faves, looking forward to the next instalment! Perhaps we'll see Bash find his HEA
Mira is a great FMC after a very recent breakup she finds herself living with her brother's BFF, the loveable Griffin, he does everything in his power to make her stay the best it can possibly be.
As their friendship develops and they spend more time together without Mira's overprotective big bro, other feelings have the space to flourish, and flourish they do! After a drunken celebration in Vegas, a stroll through the strip and a trip to see Dolly and young Elvis in the wedding chapel things definitely become all the more interesting!
Praise has to go out for Griffin, what an amazing MMC, I just love his energy and his heart! And he is definitely a giver.. great spice in this one!
Will they both be able to overcome their past traumas to get the HEA they both so desperately deserve, or will this be a crash and burn of epic proportions?!
You'll have to read it to find out!
I'm a sucker for a sports romance and the 'Going Roges' series is up there as one of my faves, looking forward to the next instalment! Perhaps we'll see Bash find his HEA
Mira is a great FMC after a very recent breakup she finds herself living with her brother's BFF, the loveable Griffin, he does everything in his power to make her stay the best it can possibly be.
As their friendship develops and they spend more time together without Mira's overprotective big bro, other feelings have the space to flourish, and flourish they do! After a drunken celebration in Vegas, a stroll through the strip and a trip to see Dolly and young Elvis in the wedding chapel things definitely become all the more interesting!
Praise has to go out for Griffin, what an amazing MMC, I just love his energy and his heart! And he is definitely a giver.. great spice in this one!
Will they both be able to overcome their past traumas to get the HEA they both so desperately deserve, or will this be a crash and burn of epic proportions?!
You'll have to read it to find out!
August 19, 2025
holy emotional maturity Batman
I love these books so much. I don’t know if it’s the imperfect characters actually being self aware or the undertones of feminism and progressive ideology, but these are so perfect. Too often men are complacent in the typical belief that we are to submit to them and these books are such a breath of fresh air. Not only are the relationships HEALTHY(for the most part) but the male characters have either seen their problematic side and worked through it(with Maddox) or actively called out bad or misogynistic behavior from their peers(or in Ryder’s case, coach).
And then there’s perfect, sweet Griffin. He’s been burned so many times and he’s almost given up, so as soon as he wakes up with an accidental wife, he jumps in with both feet. He’s never doubted his feelings and I just love his goofy(but so responsible) golden retriever personality.
Mira was relatable. Abandonment issues. A hopeless romantic, like griffin, but instead of embracing her chance, she protects herself. I loved these two so much.
Now PLEASE tell me that Logan Byrne is next. He needs to be humbled.
I love these books so much. I don’t know if it’s the imperfect characters actually being self aware or the undertones of feminism and progressive ideology, but these are so perfect. Too often men are complacent in the typical belief that we are to submit to them and these books are such a breath of fresh air. Not only are the relationships HEALTHY(for the most part) but the male characters have either seen their problematic side and worked through it(with Maddox) or actively called out bad or misogynistic behavior from their peers(or in Ryder’s case, coach).
And then there’s perfect, sweet Griffin. He’s been burned so many times and he’s almost given up, so as soon as he wakes up with an accidental wife, he jumps in with both feet. He’s never doubted his feelings and I just love his goofy(but so responsible) golden retriever personality.
Mira was relatable. Abandonment issues. A hopeless romantic, like griffin, but instead of embracing her chance, she protects herself. I loved these two so much.
Now PLEASE tell me that Logan Byrne is next. He needs to be humbled.
July 6, 2025
After reading this, I’m considering recommending this book to everyone who needs to believe there are Griffins out there. And even though I know he’s fictional, I honestly wish all men would want to live up to him. We all deserve a Griffin in our lives. Be it as a partner or as a friend; life changes for the better once he’s a part of it.
This series as a whole reminds me a little of Elle Kennedy’s “Off Campus” series, but with older and more mature characters. Griffin already became one of my favorite characters in the series as a side character in book one, and he totally lived up to the picture I painted of him in my head. I even got a little annoyed with Mira at times for not seeing him as the gem he is from the start. But it she had given in from the start it would have probably ended up becoming a boring story (or an even spicier one).
Every book in this series is absolute perfection. I love them as palate cleansers with depth. There is humor, there is lightness and laughter, but also that touch of emotion that really hits me in the feels every single time.
This series as a whole reminds me a little of Elle Kennedy’s “Off Campus” series, but with older and more mature characters. Griffin already became one of my favorite characters in the series as a side character in book one, and he totally lived up to the picture I painted of him in my head. I even got a little annoyed with Mira at times for not seeing him as the gem he is from the start. But it she had given in from the start it would have probably ended up becoming a boring story (or an even spicier one).
Every book in this series is absolute perfection. I love them as palate cleansers with depth. There is humor, there is lightness and laughter, but also that touch of emotion that really hits me in the feels every single time.
July 20, 2025
This is my favorite book of the series so far! Of all the heroines from these series, I think I identify with Mira the most. The hopeless romantic, dreaming of the perfect love and happily ever after. I also really appreciate a healthy brother/sister relationship dynamic in a book! The heroine doesn’t always have to be all alone in the world!
Griffin leaves a heck of a first impression. My immediate reaction was a little ick—but he’s a really hard guy to dislike for long. Definite Golden Retriever energy, even if he had a past history of naughty behavior. He falls for our Mira fast and very hard, and his loyalty and heart are just amazing. He is, hands down, my favorite character in this series. He’s the kind of husband we all need!
The spice is top notch, and the chemistry between the characters is fantastic! I’d consider this relatively low angst, and the perfect read when you need a pick me up. Absolutely wonderful read, and I’m definitely buying a physical copy for my shelf as well!
Griffin leaves a heck of a first impression. My immediate reaction was a little ick—but he’s a really hard guy to dislike for long. Definite Golden Retriever energy, even if he had a past history of naughty behavior. He falls for our Mira fast and very hard, and his loyalty and heart are just amazing. He is, hands down, my favorite character in this series. He’s the kind of husband we all need!
The spice is top notch, and the chemistry between the characters is fantastic! I’d consider this relatively low angst, and the perfect read when you need a pick me up. Absolutely wonderful read, and I’m definitely buying a physical copy for my shelf as well!
July 24, 2025
Brother's best friend hockey romance.
This was a 4 star read for me for most of the book. Sure, there were some lines I didn't love and I was sad that a chunk of time when Mira and Griffin were becoming great friends was entirely skipped over, but I was enjoying this accidental marriage in Vegas story.
At a certain point, however, I was waiting for the other shoe to drop. There were things being set up that made me nervous. When that shoe did in fact drop, I wish it had been a literal one so I could have thrown it across the room. The conflict in this book was aggravating to say the least. The excuse of past trauma was flimsy at best because that trauma was merely thrown in as an afterthought a few times. When a miscommunication conflict coincides with a main character not even giving the other an opportunity to explain and hopping on a plane to leave them, I want to scream.
I am glad both Mira and Griffin had some time and the opportunity to work things out but this conflict and the reaction was unnecessary.
Therefore, it was a 3 star read for me.
This was a 4 star read for me for most of the book. Sure, there were some lines I didn't love and I was sad that a chunk of time when Mira and Griffin were becoming great friends was entirely skipped over, but I was enjoying this accidental marriage in Vegas story.
At a certain point, however, I was waiting for the other shoe to drop. There were things being set up that made me nervous. When that shoe did in fact drop, I wish it had been a literal one so I could have thrown it across the room. The conflict in this book was aggravating to say the least. The excuse of past trauma was flimsy at best because that trauma was merely thrown in as an afterthought a few times. When a miscommunication conflict coincides with a main character not even giving the other an opportunity to explain and hopping on a plane to leave them, I want to scream.
I am glad both Mira and Griffin had some time and the opportunity to work things out but this conflict and the reaction was unnecessary.
Therefore, it was a 3 star read for me.
July 20, 2025
Mira has just left one relationship and has moved to where her brother Maddox lives, she is going to be living with his best friend Griffin as a roomie. Mira and Griffin as the interacted in their daily lives as simple roommates quickly realized they were each other’s best friends. Mira had not made some great choices in dating life. Little did Mira know or could have thought that a Dolly impersonator, and a young Elvis impersonator, would start her on a painfully discovery dealing with her father leaving her as a child, her own fears, she would finally get what she had always want. Do read this lovely story of love with the ups and downs, the misunderstandings, the miscommunication, and the fears that are compounded by Griffin being a hockey star and the best friend of her brother. The pain, the laughter and the black eye makes this a great story.
July 21, 2025
I loved this story! This series are probably some of the best hockey romances I've read.
Mira is the younger sister of the team captain. Griffin is his best friend, and her room mate. Which means the both know each other is totally off limits. So, yeah, we all know what that means!
I loved that their relationship goes completely the wrong way round, and they do everything out of order. It suits them, though. Both of them have issues to deal with, and I love that they each have what the other needs.
One thing I love about this kind of series, is seeing the links and catch ups to other books, but the whole relationship between Mira and her brother rally stood out here, too.
I've been loving this series, and I hope there's more to come; after all Bash and Logan deserve their HEAs, too!
Mira is the younger sister of the team captain. Griffin is his best friend, and her room mate. Which means the both know each other is totally off limits. So, yeah, we all know what that means!
I loved that their relationship goes completely the wrong way round, and they do everything out of order. It suits them, though. Both of them have issues to deal with, and I love that they each have what the other needs.
One thing I love about this kind of series, is seeing the links and catch ups to other books, but the whole relationship between Mira and her brother rally stood out here, too.
I've been loving this series, and I hope there's more to come; after all Bash and Logan deserve their HEAs, too!
August 14, 2025
This author right here is the reason I have started giving colorful artist covers a chance. (I’m a dark romance girlie) Im fine…not me over here crying over like 30% of the book from all of the heart melting or heart wrenching parts…my goodness… Griffy and Mira were so stinking adorable together. The whole situation was so funny but I love how G spun this for the better. There were a few times I wanted to throttle Mira but self sabotage can be such crutch sometimes. Thank you Piper Hale for bringing up mental health and well being issues without candy coating them. Us people with parental issues need HEA like this. Good lord this book was soooo good. I can’t wait to see out of the group who’s next. I want it to be Bash (he deserves so many good things) but is it Logan? Logan’s story is going to be fabulous and I can’t wait!
November 3, 2025
Griffin. Freaking. Wright – YOU are the man.
This character is straight out of a girl’s dream – lovable, caring, and responsible. I’m absolutely in love with this one.
Even the story is quite unique, though for me, the ending didn’t land well. Like the ending was emotional enough to make me cry but i didn't get the whole point of the separation. But anyways, it was absolutely a fun and spicy read.
This book is about a hockey player, Griffin, and his best friend/teammate’s little sister, Mira. One day, they wake up accidentally married in Vegas, but instead of annulling the marriage, they decide to give it a real chance for six months. And of course, many things can go wrong in this setting.
Overall, it’s a sweet rom-com with all the feels. Definitely worth a read if you’re into accidental marriage + sports romance vibes.
This character is straight out of a girl’s dream – lovable, caring, and responsible. I’m absolutely in love with this one.
Even the story is quite unique, though for me, the ending didn’t land well. Like the ending was emotional enough to make me cry but i didn't get the whole point of the separation. But anyways, it was absolutely a fun and spicy read.
This book is about a hockey player, Griffin, and his best friend/teammate’s little sister, Mira. One day, they wake up accidentally married in Vegas, but instead of annulling the marriage, they decide to give it a real chance for six months. And of course, many things can go wrong in this setting.
Overall, it’s a sweet rom-com with all the feels. Definitely worth a read if you’re into accidental marriage + sports romance vibes.
July 18, 2025
Mira and her brother's best friend Griffin, star left wing hockey player for the Minnesota Rogues, are a force to be reckoned with after the unexpected events that take place between them in The Mistake You Crave! Finding themselves in a precarious situation after a drunken night in Vegas, now the two are married, and boy, does this lead to some interesting moments. Mira wants to quickly fix the situation, especially before her brother finds out, but Griffin is convinced this is not a mistake and wants the chance to make it work! These two were absolutely adorable and the heated passion between them added so much steam, it was so apparent how much they were meant to be. I am loving the Going Rogue series, and I can't wait for more hockey romance!
July 18, 2025
Finally Griffin got his story! Though he’s still funny, his story had some sad parts where I felt bad for him. Even though they had a drunken mistake, he was all in from the start & fought for a chance to see they could make something real from it. They both had dome insecurities but I think Griffin was trying to change himself when he was perfect as he was…. I mean he’s literally the perfect guy: he reads, he cooks, he’s got humor, he takes care of her every need & thinks of everyone’s happiness & needs.
“A wise man once told me that love isn’t about perfection, and I realized he was right. That you don’t need me to be perfect, you just need me to be present. To love you to the best of my ability.”
“A wise man once told me that love isn’t about perfection, and I realized he was right. That you don’t need me to be perfect, you just need me to be present. To love you to the best of my ability.”
July 21, 2025
The Mistake You Crave is book three in the Going Rogue series by Piper Hale. This book was such a fun romcom that contained some of my favorite things: best friends little sister, hockey and fantastic banter!! Mira (FMC) is leaving an awful relationship and needs somewhere to crash. Griffin (MMC) is happy to let his best friends sister move in. Everything is great, they are enjoying each others company and then Vegas happens (and oopsie they end up married).
The character growth was great and the banter between Mira and Griffin is fantastic. I do feel like Mira having second thoughts about the relationship dragged on for a little too long, but they are able to pull out a HEA in the end. Spice is there, but not over the top. A great read and loved the way it wrapped up!
The character growth was great and the banter between Mira and Griffin is fantastic. I do feel like Mira having second thoughts about the relationship dragged on for a little too long, but they are able to pull out a HEA in the end. Spice is there, but not over the top. A great read and loved the way it wrapped up!
July 21, 2025
Adorable!
The Mistake You Crave is the third book in a series of standalones. This is F/M hockey romance and it was filled with super sweet moments, funny moments, and sexy moments.
Mira and Griffin's relationship is complicated. Roommates to a drunken wedding night in Vegas. The fact that Griffin is best friends with Mira's brother is just one of the things they'll have to work out. And Griffin is determined to keep his wifey.
This book was really cute. It was great to see Griffin evolve throughout the book. Of changing how he saw himself. Mira helped with that but she had her issues to work on. So reading their journey had me smiling, laughing, and saying, "awwwww".
Another great book in this series!
The Mistake You Crave is the third book in a series of standalones. This is F/M hockey romance and it was filled with super sweet moments, funny moments, and sexy moments.
Mira and Griffin's relationship is complicated. Roommates to a drunken wedding night in Vegas. The fact that Griffin is best friends with Mira's brother is just one of the things they'll have to work out. And Griffin is determined to keep his wifey.
This book was really cute. It was great to see Griffin evolve throughout the book. Of changing how he saw himself. Mira helped with that but she had her issues to work on. So reading their journey had me smiling, laughing, and saying, "awwwww".
Another great book in this series!
July 22, 2025
Griffin will live rent-free in my head—LOVED this book!
I absolutely loved The Mistake You Crave! I highly recommend it to anyone who enjoys a swoony romance with depth and heart. Griffin is the kind of male lead that sticks with you—beautifully written, charming, layered, and just genuinely amazing. His story with Mira is so sweet, and while there are some real challenges woven in, the emotional connection and character development make it all the more rewarding.
The chemistry, the banter, the growth—everything about this story worked for me. I couldn’t put it down, and honestly, I didn’t want to. If you’re looking for a story that hits you in all the right feels, this is it. Read it. You won’t regret it!
I absolutely loved The Mistake You Crave! I highly recommend it to anyone who enjoys a swoony romance with depth and heart. Griffin is the kind of male lead that sticks with you—beautifully written, charming, layered, and just genuinely amazing. His story with Mira is so sweet, and while there are some real challenges woven in, the emotional connection and character development make it all the more rewarding.
The chemistry, the banter, the growth—everything about this story worked for me. I couldn’t put it down, and honestly, I didn’t want to. If you’re looking for a story that hits you in all the right feels, this is it. Read it. You won’t regret it!
July 22, 2025
Sweet and oh so spicy!!
My heart burst from joy with this story! I loved Griffin and Mira. Griffin is everything! He's funny, sweet, supportive, attentive, and can dirty talk scorchingly! I loved how vulnerable he was, and how open he was about it with her. Mira has her own vulnerability, and although she's initially closed off she has some amazing character development. I appreciated the representation of mental health from parental abandonment and how far the affects really reach.
Did I mention it's spicy?! Like, you're gonna need a cold shower from the raging inferno in these pages! Griffin is the perfect book boyfriend! I laughed and cried with him and Mira! This is a book I will happily re-read over and over!!
My heart burst from joy with this story! I loved Griffin and Mira. Griffin is everything! He's funny, sweet, supportive, attentive, and can dirty talk scorchingly! I loved how vulnerable he was, and how open he was about it with her. Mira has her own vulnerability, and although she's initially closed off she has some amazing character development. I appreciated the representation of mental health from parental abandonment and how far the affects really reach.
Did I mention it's spicy?! Like, you're gonna need a cold shower from the raging inferno in these pages! Griffin is the perfect book boyfriend! I laughed and cried with him and Mira! This is a book I will happily re-read over and over!!
July 25, 2025
After the break up with her bf, Mira is looking for a place to stay. Enter her brother’s BFF, Griffin. What starts out as a roommate situation slowly becomes more. And waking up married after one drunken night in Vegas, has Griffin deciding this is his shot to show Mira how great they can be.
Coming off as a player, Griffin is surprisingly an absolute sweetheart, and I love how all in he is from the start. Mira, on the other-hand, has reservations due to his player reputation. But Griffin is more than up to the task of changing her mind.
The story was great and the characters well developed. Plenty of emotions rolling around and a good amount of spice. If you’re in the mood for a cute sports romance, then check this one out.
Coming off as a player, Griffin is surprisingly an absolute sweetheart, and I love how all in he is from the start. Mira, on the other-hand, has reservations due to his player reputation. But Griffin is more than up to the task of changing her mind.
The story was great and the characters well developed. Plenty of emotions rolling around and a good amount of spice. If you’re in the mood for a cute sports romance, then check this one out.
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