Three Pucks and a Baby

by Katie Ashley

As my thirtieth birthday loomed like an impending storm, I, Vivian, a university librarian with a penchant for passion, yearned for a celebration beyond the ordinary. Even a night outside of Netflix and knitting was wild for me. But in the quirky world of college campuses, fate threw me a curveball.

It all began one day between the stacks when a hottie, clad in hockey warm-ups, approached me. Little did I know that a seemingly innocent dinner would escalate into an indecent proposal—a birthday threesome. The proposition only got wilder with the addition of a bi-curious roommate, and suddenly, we were grappling with the complexities of a quadsome. Or was it a quadratic-some?

My post-celebration sprint of shame was Olympic-worthy. I then safely tucked away the memories of my orgasmic encounter with the hockey trio. But then enter two pink lines on a pregnancy test, turning my carefree romp into a delightful mess of three irresistible studs—potential baby daddies—each vying for a place in my heart and in my bed.

As we eagerly awaited the results of a genetic test that promised to unveil the mystery of fatherhood, I discovered that love doesn’t conform to traditional melds, and that three Pucks and a Baby might just be the winning combination.

Genres: Sports, Hockey, Romance, Why Choose, Sports Romance, Surprise Pregnancy, Smut

374 pages, Kindle Edition

Published May 29, 2025

About the author

Katie Ashley is a New York Times, USA Today, and Amazon Top Three Best-Selling author of both Indie and Traditionally published books. She's written rockers, bikers, manwhores with hearts of gold, New Adult, and Young Adult. She lives outside of Atlanta, Georgia with her daughter, Olivia, her rescue mutts, Belle and Elsa, and her two cats, Mama Kitty and Luna. She has a slight obsession with The Golden Girls, Shakespeare, Harry Potter, and Star Wars.

With a BA in English, a BS in Secondary English Education, and a Masters in Adolescent English Education, she spent eleven years teaching both middle and high school English, as well as a few adjunct college English classes. As of January 2013, she became a full-time writer.

Although she is a life-long Georgia peach, she loves traveling the country and world meeting readers. Most days, you can find her being a hermit, styling leggings, and binging on Netflix whenever her toddler daughter isn't monopolizing the TV with Paw Patrol or Frozen.

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Reviews

[Natiley Holmes · Rating 5 out of 5]

ARC Review

I had to give this book 5 stars—I absolutely loved it with my whole heart! I'm a huge fan of hockey romance, but adding in reverse harem? Chef's kiss! 💋

The unique twist of Theo and Grayson having a threesome superstition was a bit odd, but I wasn’t complaining. Bennett jumping in to make it a foursome? Even better! Grayson is definitely the golden retriever of the group, cracking inappropriate jokes that had me laughing 😂. Theo embodies the bad boy vibe, complete with his damaged charm—though he might be a little spoiled, even if he won't admit it. Then there’s Bennett, who’s all over the place, and I totally relate to that!

What I loved most is how fiercely each of the guys loves Vivian. Their possessiveness before they even got together was so captivating. Plus, I adore that she’s a librarian/author—it’s my dream to become an author one day!

I knew the tropes going in, but the surprising turns in the story were delightful. The suspense around finding out whose baby it was added so much depth.

Now, I’m on the hunt for more books like this! I’m ready to deep dive into the world of surprise pregnancy romances. If you love fun, steamy reads with a dose of humor, this book is a must-read!

[That_awkwardbook · Rating 5 out of 5]

I hoped for smût and I got really good smût, and I got so much more. This was a wild and entertaining read. I giggled I gasped. I love those 4! The plot made sense and felt natural and everything just came together for a blissful story. 

Thank you to the author Katie Ashley and the Nerd fam for trusting me with an eARC it was absolutely amazing and I could not stop reading. 

[Brittany · Rating 4 out of 5]

As Vivian's thirtieth birthday arrives, Vivian decides it's time to be a little adventurous. So, when Grayson, a student and hockey player asks her out on a date, she says yes. What Vivian thought was an innocent date, turns into a birthday foursome. Vivian swears to herself that their night was a one-time thing but when she finds she is pregnant, she must tell each of the potential baby daddies. As they await paternity testing, Grayson, Bennett, and Theo all fight for a place in Vivian's heart and bed.

I loved everything about this book, especially the polyamorous relationship between Vivian and her three hockey players. This is the ultimate why choose romance. I enjoyed how they supported Vivian in their way throughout her pregnancy and worked together as they navigated the ups and downs of their relationship. There is the right balance between romance and spicy scenes, and I loved every part of it. If you want a non-traditional romance with a lot of spicy scenes, I will recommend this book.

Three Pucks and a Baby is out now!

Thank you to NetGalley and Katie Ashley for the opportunity to review Three Pucks and a Baby. All thoughts and opinions are my own.

[SwoonAndScroll · Rating 4 out of 5]

"In just a few short hours, Vivian had managed to keep me on my toes and knock me on my ass."

⭐⭐⭐
EDIT: ⭐⭐⭐⭐ (see edit below)

This was an overall fun time.
I wanted smut, and I definitely got smut.

I loved Bennett and Grayson. While I was rooting for Theo, I couldn't look beyond those words. IYKYK.

While there were quite a few typos and grammatical errors; I don't tend to let that impact my rating.
In saying that, however, there were quite a lot of inconsistencies I couldn't get past relating to character descriptions and which characters were talking.
The main inconsistency I found was the timeline.
I appreciate the timeline of pregnancy, but I found myself quite confused with what time had initally passed, only to find out we're actually earlier along than what the start of the chapter stated.
The maths just didn't add up, and it unfortunately took me out of the story.

Ultimately, I did indeed have a fantastic time if I tried to ignore the above. I felt the overall plot and spice were phenomenal.
I just think this needs a little more love and attention to the simple things.

Thank you, Katie Ashley and The Nerd Fam, for the opportunity to read this eARC!

EDIT:
After writing my review, Katie reached out to me personally and asked for my advice on how to best address my concerns about the inconsistencies of the timeline.
Through our few emails, she took it in stride, and I can really tell that she does indeed care about her work.
She sent through a revised edition, which I am pleased to say fixed up these concerns very well.
Thanks, Katie, for your commitment to your craft!

[Andrea ☾ [is inconsistently consistant] · Rating 3 out of 5]

3 ⭐️ Not what I expected?
First of all, a huge thank you to Net Galley for the eARC! I adore getting early copies of books and even though I'm so busy irl I could start crying, books are always a safe haven to come back to.

This book gave be whiplash, but in what felt like a slightly more emotianlly mature way than I expected. It's reverse age-gap, which translates to inmidiate extra brownie points in my book, and the whole surprise pregnancy... is it really a surprise if it's in the title?

Anyway, I had a fun couple of days reading this book, but Theo... I think if he wasn't part of this book, I may think about bumping it up to 4 stars. Seriously, I kind of hate the guy. This would've been a lovely MMF book without him in it lol.

It's steamy as hell, and Vivian has a lot on her mind, and a lot of choices to make. The writing wasn't my favourite and I think there were sections that could benefit from some editing. Overall, good but not great.

[BookishKB · Rating 4 out of 5]

Why Choose Hockey Romance

📖 Bookish Thoughts
I’ll never skip out on a why choose hockey romance 😍 and this one didn’t disappoint.

Vivian is a university librarian who’s turning 30 and just wants to feel alive again. She gets a bit more than she bargained for! Like three hot hockey players, a spicy birthday hookup, and a surprise pregnancy. To quote her and her vision board:
“My word for the year was live, and I was living!”

The second half dives into the emotional weight of their relationship. Family fallout, social expectations, and figuring out what it means to do life as a foursome. It wasn’t easy. I do wish we got more of their life after the baby’s arrival, but the ending and the epilogue was cute!

🏒 What You Can Expect:
• Why Choose
• Librarian FMC
• Hockey Romance
• Surprise Pregnancy
• Queer Rep
• Found Family

📖 Final Score: 3.75 stars
📅 Pub Date: May 29 2025
Thank you to Victory Editing NetGalley Co-op for the advanced copy. All thoughts are my own.

[itsallaboutbooksandmacarons · Rating 4 out of 5]

I was in the mood for something smutty, and this definitely hit the spot. It was a fun, steamy read that didn’t take itself too seriously, which is exactly what I wanted. The spicy scenes were well done and kept the pace moving, making it an enjoyable escape.

There were a few moments where I felt like I missed some transitions or connections between characters. Some developments happened a bit suddenly, and I found it a little hard to believe how quickly certain changes occurred. But honestly, it didn’t take away too much from the experience—it was easy to just go with the flow and enjoy the ride.

Overall, it delivered what I came for: heat, tension, and a fast-moving plot. If you're looking for something sexy and entertaining without overthinking it, this is a solid pick.

[Jeanette Marie · Rating 5 out of 5]

Shoutout to the Nerd Fam and Katie Ashley for sending this eARC over to me. First off, this was not only my first why choose romance book, but also my first hockey romance book and I loved it! It had a great storyline and lots of spice! I immediately fell in love with Grayson, the golden retriever cinnamon roll! Of course Bennett had me with his southern accent and Theo with the mere mention of him resembling Sam Hartman, but Grayson was my favorite. Theo broke my heart a bit, won’t give too much away, because I don’t want to spoil it. I also loved the pretty woman references in here! Overall I really enjoyed this book!

[Meka 🌸 · Rating 5 out of 5]

From the cover and the blurb you go into this book thinking it was going to be a cheesy little rom com, but it is so much more than that.

This book is a well written look at a 4 people learning the ins and outs of becoming a poly couple, as well as overcoming a lot of stigma about their situation.

I loved Viv as a character. She wasn’t afraid to embrace her sexuality and she was mature and written in a way that showed her age instead of saying “she’s 30.” But having her act young.

Each of the male characters develop throughout the book and grow. I loved watching the relationship between them change from teammates and friends to part of a poly couple.

Overall

⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️/5
🌶️🌶️🌶️🌶️🌶️/5

[Alex | alexs.magical.library · Rating 4 out of 5]

Another healt-felt hockey romance to rock your socks off!!

Three packs and a Baby is a wild & entertaining why-choose about a librarian just looking for a good time, devastatingly attractive hockey players with a sexy superstitious pre-game ritual and a surprise none of them saw coming!!

If you’re looking for a fast-paced, spicy read this is the book for you. The introduction of characters is not overly detailed and easy to dive into. The build up to the first introduction between Vivian and the MMCS is hilarious and very entertaining. And once the spice hits, it DELIVERS. There are several steamy moments between this group that burns with possessiveness & passion and you can see the raw intimacy and emotional connection that is growing between Vivian and even some of the guys.

I loved seeing all the emotional (and even physical) connections between the MCs in this book because none of them expected the lasting impressions they’d each leave on eachother and the feelings that would ensue. It was sexy, sweet and sometimes messy - but above all, it was all about the love that was evolving, even if it comes in complicated and unexplainable forms. I loved seeing the

Perfect if you love:
Hockey Romance
Teammates to Lovers
Surprise Pregnancy
Found Family
MFMM Why-Choose
Sword-Crossing
Taboo/Reverse Age Gap

[Rachel · Rating 4 out of 5]

4.5 stars

Vivian is a quiet university librarian who feels like her life is missing an element of excitement that she feels she should have at 30. She knits and researches when she isn’t at work, and hasn’t put a whole lot of effort into relationships.

Grayson and Theo have a superstition that has evolved and grown each year they’ve played together. Both seniors on the university hockey team, they have certain rituals they use to give them luck, and their most successful one is having a threesome before important games.

The guys are looking for a slightly older woman this year, and when Grayson sees Vivian in the library he knows she is perfect for them. She is hesitant, as she's never been one to be overly adventurous, but she clicks with Grayson and Theo and they make her comfortable enough to give it a try. What they didn’t expect was for it to become a foursome, nor did they expect to develop feelings as the season progressed.

This was a lot of fun from start to finish. Vivian is a solid heroine with a good head on her shoulders. She didn’t see herself having multiple partners, but you can’t plan for everything! Grayson is the quintessential golden retriever, wanting to make sure everyone is comfortable. Theo has a need to control things. Benny is more go with the flow, but has been harboring feelings for one of his roommates for some time.

This is a spicy why choose with a lot of layers. There were times I wanted a little more relationship building -- with multiple partners often comes unexpected emotions to work through -- but I ultimately loved the way these characters came together. There was plenty of spice and a lot of heat as these four navigated an unexpected baby, an unexpected relationship, and navigating the world of living in a nontraditional household.

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[FictionFox · Rating 5 out of 5]

Review: Three Pucks and a Baby
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

This book was everything.

Vivian’s about to turn 30 and decides she wants a threesome (as a birthday treat, obviously), but what she ends up with is so much more than just a hot night. Grayson, Theo, and Bennett completely knocked me off my feet. Not only was it insanely spicy, but it also had way more heart than I expected.

I’m a total sucker for sports romance and why-choose stories, so this hit all the right spots for me. The dynamic between the four of them felt so real. The chemistry was off the charts, but it wasn’t just sex for the sake of it. There was actual connection, emotion, and some really sweet (and sometimes heartbreaking) moments.

Not gonna lie, I really didn’t like Theo at first, especially once the pregnancy came into play. I was annoyed, but then we got his POV and everything started to make sense. He grew on me a lot, and by the end, I loved him just as much as the others.

Also, the LGBTQ+ rep? So well done. I’ve read a lot of why-choose books where it’s kind of brushed aside or treated like a background detail, but here it was front and center and handled with care. It was such an important part of the story, and I loved that the author didn’t shy away from it.

Huge thanks for the ARC. I devoured this in one sitting and already want to reread it. If you’re into hockey boys, found family, and a whole lot of spice with feelings to back it up, you’re gonna love this one.

[Erin Collins · Rating 5 out of 5]

✨🔮🌞🌕🍄🌕🌞🔮✨

ARC REVIEW

Three Pucks and A Baby - Katie Ashley

5/5⭐️

📚📚📚
Holy smokes with this one!! I was hoping by the title this one would be spicy AF and it completely was! I am obsessed with Bennett, Grayson and Theo (even though he gave me the ick at one point) each one really has a different reason I fell for them! Vivian I really enjoyed as our FMC, she’s a librarian but also a total baddie! Let’s just say the hockey superstitions turn into a lot more in this book. This one was definitely a fast read for me and I totally binged it in one sitting. I so recommend adding to your tbr if you looking for a spicy read!

📚📚📚
If you like to read:
- Why choose
- Multiple POV
- Hockey
- Accidental pregnancy
- Alpha MMC
- Golden Retriever MMC
- Spicy
- DVP
… You should definitely check this out

📚📚📚

Thank you so much for sending me a copy for an honest review in my own words. #giftedcopy

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[Karla Soto · Rating 5 out of 5]

✨𝙰𝚁𝙲 𝚁𝙴𝚅𝙸𝙴𝚆✨

As my thirtieth birthday loomed like an impending storm, I, Vivian, a university librarian with a penchant for passion, yearned for a celebration beyond the ordinary. Even a night outside of Netflix and knitting was wild for me. But in the quirky world of college campuses, fate threw me a curveball.

It all began one day between the stacks when a hottie, clad in hockey warm-ups, approached me. Little did I know that a seemingly innocent dinner would escalate into an indecent proposal—a birthday threesome. The proposition only got wilder with the addition of a bi-curious roommate, and suddenly, we were grappling with the complexities of a quadsome. Or was it a quadratic-some?

✨✨✨✨✨✨✨✨✨✨✨✨✨✨✨✨✨

This is my first book by Katie Ashley, and I thoroughly enjoyed it. What could have easily become a lengthy 500+ page novel was masterfully condensed into just 388 pages, and it felt so effortless. I appreciated how I could immerse myself in this book and its characters without the sensation of slogging through a long read. The pacing was perfect; it never felt rushed, allowing ample space to vividly portray the journey of Vivian and her boys without dragging it out. The chemistry among Vivian, Theo, Grayson, and Bennett was delightful, and I loved witnessing the evolution of their relationships. It was a refreshing change of pace, and I am truly glad I picked this up.

Rating: ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️.5

[Rhiannon · Rating 4 out of 5]

ARC Review – Three Pucks and a Baby by Katie Ashley - 🌟🌟🌟🌟
Katie Ashley scores with Three Pucks and a Baby, a spicy, swoony, and heartwarming hockey romance that delivers laughs, love, and all the feels.
What starts as a superstitious pre-game ritual for college hockey stars Grayson and Theo—a threesome to boost their chances on the ice—turns into something much more when they invite university librarian Vivian into their lives. One night turns into four bodies tangled in sheets when Theo’s roommate Bennett walks in... and Vivian, ready to finally live a little, invites him to join. What none of them expect is the lasting impression they’ll leave on each other—or the surprise that follows.
Vivian doesn’t do casual, and she walks away, determined not to catch feelings. But a positive pregnancy test changes everything. Her return throws the guys off-balance—especially Theo, whose reaction is harsh and emotionally charged. He lashes out with some deeply hurtful words, and while he does eventually apologize, the resolution felt a bit too quick and tidy for the level of damage done. While the four begin building a life together, I did wish some of the emotional growth—particularly between Theo and Bennett, and Theo’s journey toward accountability—was more fully explored rather than left to happen off-page or during time jumps.
It’s messy, it’s sweet, it’s sexy—but above all, it’s about love in all its complicated, beautiful forms. Whether you come for the hockey or the heat, you’ll stay for the heart.
Overall, I enjoyed the ride and would read more from Katie in the future.
Rating: 4 stars
Tropes: Reverse Harem, Found Family, Surprise Pregnancy, Teammates to Lovers, Taboo/Reverse Age Gap, College Sports
Spice Level: High – steamy and adventurous
CW: Surprise pregnancy, emotionally reactive characters, verbal conflict, harsh dialogue

[TheLisaD · Rating 5 out of 5]

Katie Ashley scores big with Three Pucks and a Baby, a sizzling hockey romance that’s as unexpected as it is wildly entertaining. At the center of the story are three best friends and teammates whose off-ice chemistry is as steamy as their on-ice performance. Known for their adventurous, no-strings-attached encounters, their dynamic takes a compelling turn when one of them falls hard for someone entirely different—a charming, no-nonsense librarian.

What follows is a whirlwind of passion, chaos, and unexpected tenderness. Ashley blends heat and humor with just the right touch of emotional depth, creating a storyline that’s both bold and surprisingly heartfelt. The tension between loyalty, desire, and personal growth adds complexity to a premise that’s already deliciously unorthodox.

With witty dialogue, strong character dynamics, and a plot full of spicy moments and delightful surprises, Three Pucks and a Baby is a fresh, unfiltered take on contemporary romance. It’s fun, provocative, and impossible to put down—a must-read for fans looking for something daringly different in their sports romance.

[Jess.bookrecs · Rating 2 out of 5]

||2.75||
My expectations for this was a lot of spice, but very little emotional intimacy. What I didn’t expect is for the story to lack flow and chemistry.

I felt no chemistry with the characters, Vivian and Bennett had some chemistry but add in the rushed factor and it didn’t get a chance to be developed properly.

Theo and Benett had chemistry especially due to how well the pining was written at the beginning but again, the book as a whole was rushed and it wasn’t developed.

As for the Grayson and Vivian/ Theo and Vivian combo, it never felt like more than sex to me.

Generally at this point, you can see the book lost me a lot and it had potential to be atleast a 3 star read because it was enjoyable. But I believe it’s one thing to start a story, it’s another to give the story so many elements that you can’t wrap up nicely.

There were a lot of jumps like “2 months later” “2 weeks later” that genuinely saddened me because I would’ve loved to be part of the process that was cut off. An example of that being the couple’s therapy.

Sigh
Thank you NetGalley for the Arc copy.

[Erica · Rating 3 out of 5]

3.5⭐️

[Sky · Rating 4 out of 5]

4.25

I really enjoyed this one, it was such a good time. I absolutely flew through it in the space of 2 sittings. The writing flows smoothly, although the first spicy scene did feel a little awkward in the writing but it didn’t take away from anything. The characters are interesting and work really well together. The banter throughout was really good and had me laughing to myself.

[kimiwheelielovesbooks · Rating 4 out of 5]

⭐⭐⭐⭐
🌶️🌶️🌶️.5

Quiet university librarian meets three college senior hockey players... Oh what could go wrong? This book is laugh out loud funny and I highly enjoyed the banter between all four main characters. If you love hockey, why choose and a rom-com this is the book for you, a great cleanser for all the dark romance readers out there!!

Tropes:
- Why Choose Romance
- Hockey Romance
- Reverse Age Gap
- Surprise Pregnancy
- Grumpy Goalie
- Golden Retriever Defenseman
- A Center in love with his bestie
- Swords Crossing
- Rom-com vibes
- Found Family

TW's:
- Sëxúälly Ëxplícít Scëñës
- Làñgüàgë
- Hómóphöbíc characters (Not MC's)
- Dérögätóry Làñgüàgë (Said to MC's)
- Conversion Therapy

[Cass.Loves.2read · Rating 5 out of 5]

I was lucky enough to read an arc of this book and it was absolutely incredible. I loved the characters and I was hooked the whole way through. There was so much spice, chemistry and steam but I also loved the emotions and the banter.
Such an amazing story ❤️

[Books, Booze & Bon Voyage (Krista Webster) · Rating 4 out of 5]

Three Pucks and a Baby by Katie Ashley is a very entertaining age gap why choose romance.
Can a quirky librarian and three hockey gods have a successful polyamorous relationship.

Grayson, Theo and Bennett have been friends, teammates, and roommates since they started
at Southeastern. Grayson is a sweet and kind guy. Supportive to his friends, charming and respectful. He is a real golden retriever/ cinnamon roll guy. He’s a rule follower, the voice of reason and totally adorable. Theo is the player, the bad boy but actually a good guy deep down who is hoping to get drafted to the NHL He is a perfectionist with serious control issues, strong and dominant but grumpy and cold at times. He has a big ego, is very blunt and a dirty talker. Bennett is bi-sexual. He full of southern charmer, with a kind heart and an absolute gentleman. He uses hockey and his singing as coping mechanisms for a trauma he endured.

Vivian Whitlock is a nerdy librarian who also writes historical non fiction about the Tudor period and loves knitting coats for her three cats. She is about to turn thirty and has decided to celebrate this milestone, although she’s not sure how. She wants to experience living life to the full but what she doesn’t expect are three hot college hockey players being more than willing to help her.

Grayson and Theo are typical superstitious hockey players and to continue their winning tradition, they are looking for an older woman for their latest hockey superstition threesome. Now seniors they are determined to win their final hockey year. Bennett knows about his friends extracurricular hockey season specific activities but has never joined in. Grayson has chosen Vivienne and asks her out. She refuses but he tells her to live a little and she sees it as a sign so changes her mind.

Their dinner out with Grayson is an eyeopener as Theo joins them. Then what starts as a birthday threesome, ends up with Bennett joining in. She is shocked they are all attracted to her but embraces the spontaneous and crazy night of fun. She’s not sexually adventurous so decides not to repeat the evening although it was amazing. However fate steps in and brings chaos to her personal life when two pink lines appear!!

She now has three possible baby daddies so what will she do? They are graduating soon and have their whole lives ahead of them so would they be happy with a polyamorous relationship and her being pregnant? What will their reaction be to the news? Can they make it work regardless of who’s the father? Will it affect the hockey team or their friendship?

Her trio are ridiculously hot and irresistible, and the seven year age gap quickly melts as they all fall for her in their own ways. I really liked how all three guys have different personalities and very interesting backstories, which explain why they act the way they do, especially Theo. I felt for Bennett and his unrequited love. He is desperate for love and acceptance. Poor Grayson really likes her in a romantic way but always lightens the mood with his funny comments. I laughed at how overbearing they all become and Theo’s therapist is great. There are some good steamy scenes as they explore all aspects of their relationship. I am not a huge fan of why choose but I really enjoyed this fun story and it was impossible to choose my favourite between the three guys.

[BookDragonAshh · Rating 2 out of 5]

⭐️⭐️/5
🌶️🌶️🌶️🌶️/5

Yeah, I wasn’t vibing with this. It did have some redeeming qualities though.

First of all, reverse harem with a (kinda) surprise baby… I’m all over that!

At its basis, the story was good. I think it had excellent bones and could have really been something if it were executed different.

The chemistry between the characters was lacking. I feel like the author could have slowed down and built the connection between them more.

Theo was unbearable. I’m all for an a-hole but Theo took it to another level. It wasn’t like he was a jerk and I loved him for it. No, this guy literally made me want to choose violence. And then when he takes control in the bedroom, it was really off putting. Idk, there is just a fine line between a jerk I want to be with biblically and a jerk I want to throw hands at. I personally think the book would have been better without him.

Bennett was adorable and I loved his character. His accent… not so much. As a person who was born and raised in the south, I can confirm that his accent was entirely forced and cringy. I literally gagged at one point from all the second hand embarrassment. At then, his accent seems to disappear altogether for a time only to reappear sporadically. It was just overdone and inconsistent. I personally would have been happier if he didn’t have a fake accent at all, but that’s just me.

I will say, there was something between Bennett and Theo that had me in a chokehold. I desperately needed these two to figure it out, but even that fell flat.

The spice was pretty good. I wasn’t really a fan of the dialogue in these scenes though. Especially with Theo. I think if they all would have just shut up and do the deed, I would have enjoyed the spice a lot more. I was definitely feeling the heat until one of them opened their mouths and I physically cringed lol.

Now, the other trope I didn’t mention earlier is the reverse age gap… that deserves its own paragraph because geez. I love a good age gap but I don’t typically go for the reverse. This book reminded me why I usually steer clear. I get it, she was older than the guys but they really didn’t have to make it the entire mood of the quad group. And maybe I could have overlooked that bit, but they made such a big deal out of it I couldn’t help but roll my eyes. And then, the guys constantly made it seem like being 30 is old. Not only did I not agree with that opinion, but it made the guys seem immature and I couldn’t get on board with that.

Overall, I think this book had the right ingredients, but it could have been cooked up better. The writing style was not it at all. The characters were cringy. The reverse age gap was problematic. Overall, it all needed some reworking.

I personally won’t be rereading this book and can’t recommend it.

[Chelsea (2_girls_bookin_it) · Rating 1 out of 5]

DNF at 46%

Thank you to Katie Ashley and The Nerd Fam for the ARC to read in exchange for an honest review.

Thank you to Katie Ashley and The Nerd Fam for the ARC to read in exchange for an honest review.

This whole review could be considered a spoiler since I'm quoting direct lines from the book and referencing specific scenes, but they are all centered around the main plot of the book so I don't think they're major spoilers. But proceed at your own risk!

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Right away I didn't absolutely love the writing style of this book. Don't get me wrong, it's not awful writing. It was still making for an easy read (I read the 46% in an evening). Then I started to come across some sentences that just didn't vibe with me.

Examples:
The FMC thought the guys felt like she was a 'ho' because they were interested in a threesome with her (pg 43). She told one of the MMCs that she didn't expect him to be in the library much because he plays the guitar (pg 49). When she found out the same MMC was bi, she straight up said, "You're gay?" (pg 60). 1) It's not your business and 2) the way she said it was more of the problem for me. I also cringed when one of the MMCs said, in the middle of undressing her, "F*ck yes, I knew the carpet matched the drapes."

Despite those things, I was moving through the book quickly and the smutty scenes were pretty good. But what made me finally decide to DNF was when she reveals she pregnant to the three MMCs. One MMC responded with, "If you were going to be f*cking three men like a wh*re, why didn't you have the decency to be on birth control to keep a mess like this from happening?" 1) This was the MMC who I would say was the one trying to persuade her the most into a threesome (which turned into a foursome), yet he's acting like she was trying to trap him with a baby, and 2) I can't get with her forgiving him after saying that to her.

If those things don't bother you, then I think you'd enjoy this book. It just wasn't my cup of tea.

[Kim Bobbitt · Rating 4 out of 5]

I guess I can finally admit it. My name is Kim and I’m officially addicted to hockey romance. What is it? Why does it always pull me in? I don’t know but when you mix hockey AND why choose, put out the Do Not Disturb sign because I am unavailable. Three Pucks and Baby is a why choose hockey romance about Vivian, a 30 year old college librarian with a mission to live life to the fullest and the men who are quite literally obsessed with her. Grayson and Theo like most hockey players are extremely superstitious and they need to start the season off right with a traditional threesome. LOL Hey friends, I don’t make the rules. I just enjoy the books. When Grayson and Theo take Vivian out for a date, their roommate Bennett spots Vivian and is instantly attracted to her as well…and you guys know where I’m going with this, right?? Well Grayson, Theo, Bennett and Vivian have a spicy good time together, but Vivian knows that she’s not a casual girl and she’s going to catch feelings for these younger men if she’s not careful. Just when she thinks they will all move on without each other, well you can guess what happens.
Let me just say, every time I think I have made up my mind about book tropes, someone writes a book that makes me change my mind. I’ve just never been a pregnancy trope fan. I don’t know why, but this story just got me. There were funny moments, sweet moments, moments where you’re not sure if they’re going to make it and a ton of spice along the way, but their journey was enjoyable and I really came to care for these characters. Three Pucks and Baby was just fun and hot and I had a good time reading it, and sometimes that’s the best thing you can ask for.

[Alyssa Lane · Rating 4 out of 5]

Imagine your 30th birthday year is coming and you feel as though you haven’t “lived” your life and you decide to make a vision board so that you can remind yourself to do so! That’s what Vivian did for herself and she plans to live by it! ☺️

Vivian is a librarian for Southeastern and loves her job as well as writes here and there about the Tudor. ✍️ She finds herself thinking she needs to live more so imagine when an attractive male comes to the library and asks her out. Little did she know this handsome hockey player had a superstition that needed fulfilled in order to succeed on the ice. 😏

Grayson, Theo, and Bennett are all Hockey players at Southeastern as well as roommates. Gray and Theo have a “hookup” superstition where they have to hookup with someone TOGETHER in order to perform well in games. 😮‍💨This year they want to change it up and go with an older woman, Gray has found this woman… the Librarian at Southeastern, Vivian! 😍 Little do they know they are in for it when they actually convince her to participate.

One date, turned into a Threesome, which in turn became a foursome due to an interested roommate. 🤫 Everything seemed to make sense until Vivian breaks it off for fear of deeper feelings. 🥺 One month later everything changed when two pink lines appeared and she had to navigate whether this pregnancy would help her “live” or create madness in her life! 🤯

This book was seriously so much fun to read! I loved the banter between the three men and Vivian. She had a different relationship with each of them and it think that made for a great story. 🥰 Also, if you are looking for the smút this certainly delivers! I was blushing, kicking my feet, laughing, crying, it was just a great experience! 🥵 Definitely will recommend.

4.5⭐️
4🌶️

[Ryn Meagher · Rating 5 out of 5]

ARC BOOK REVIEW: Three Pucks and a Baby by Katie Ashley
THIS BOOK?? Was a chaotic, smutty, polyamorous puck-fest of feelings and I LOVED EVERY SECOND.

Our girl Vivian, librarian by day, secret author by night, just wants a lil’ birthday fun, ya know? Thirty and flirty and ready for… a foursome?! Oh, sweet book smug gods, yes!!!
It starts with Grayson complete golden retriever energy, zero filter, major heartthrob. Then enters Theo moody, broody. And Bennett? That man is one emotional tornado in goalie pads and I want to bottle him and sip slowly.

These men? They’ve got a pre-game superstition. Not like lucky socks or slapping each other’s helmets. Oh no no no. Their tradition is THREESOMES. hehe see where this going? Oh yeah … Happy Birthday Viv which turns into baby daddy roulette with feelings, hormones, and enough spice to steam your Kindle into submission.

Let’s talk the hockey gods spice…
🔥 SPICE.
🔥🔥 POSSESSIVE SPICE.
And underneath it all? Heart. These men may be chaotic horny messes with sticks and pent-up emotions, but they ADORE and worship Vivian. Each of them in their own delicious, messy, tender way and I ship this so hard!

So can we give Katie Ashley an award for writing a fast-paced, no-nonsense, feel-good, toe-curling WHY-CHOOSE with actual EMOTIONAL DEPTH?! Like yes, I’m here for the banging, but I also cried because they were so damn cute and sweet

If you want:
✨ Reverse Harem
✨ Hockey But Make It Horny
✨ Surprise Pregnancy
✨ Found Family
✨ Laugh-out-loud moments
✨ Dirty talking with emotional softness
✨ And librarians getting the respect and raunchy romance they deserve…

Then Three Pucks and a Baby is your next obsession.

Thank you NetGalley and Katie Ashley—you’ve ruined me for all traditional RH… LONG LIVE THE HOCKEY HAREM.

[Chelsea · Rating 4 out of 5]

If no one could already tell, I’m a sucker for a hockey romance…then you slap a poly romance in there, I’m going to be sipping it up with a straw. Three Pucks and a Baby by Katie Ashley, follows a fae princess and three roguishly handsome princes fighting for her love…nah, just kidding. It is exactly what the title says it is so buckle up folks.

This book follows Vivian, an almost thirty-year-old university librarian looking to break out of her boring normal routine. Welp, that routine gets broken when she’s pulled into a threesome that ends up being a poly relationship…trust me, it doesn’t sound as crazy as it seems. This hook-up starts causal but builds into a deeper, emotional relationship between everyone. Throw in a little accidental pregnancy, like we needed more drama? Yes, we always need more plot twists, hahaha. The book does have more depth and a decent storyline as all of the main characters learn to be in this not so normal relationship and the realization that not all love fits traditionally into one cookie cutter box.

Thank you NetGalley and Victory Editing NetGalley Co-op.
3.5 stars!

[Amelia Blackmon · Rating 3 out of 5]

Three Pucks and a Baby is a standalone title written by Katie Ashley.

What to expect:
*Hockey romance
*Poly relationship
*Accidental pregnancy

Vivian is a college librarian and meets Grayson and Theo when they are scouting for their next threesome partner to keep up their hockey superstition. Bennett is their other roommate and meets Vivian when she is out on a date with the guys.

There were a few things that I didn’t like about this book, the first being how they acted with the FMC when the first hooked up. One of the guys mentioned other women they had been with in front of the FMC while they were having sex with her. Compared her body hair to the other women!! When she called them rude, they just said she was being jealous. Other things popped up throughout the book, but nothing major.

No OW/OM drama, no third act breakup. Ends with a HFN.

Format: NetGalley ebook
Genre: Contemporary romance
Overall score:⭐️⭐️⭐️
Spice level:🌶️🌶️🌶️🌶️
Characters: Vivian (FMC) & Grayson, Bennett, and Theo (MMC’s)

[Liz · Rating 4 out of 5]

There’s nothing like celebrating your thirtieth birthday with a bang like librarian Vivian did when she scored with not one, not two but three hockey players but she didn’t expect to be left with the dilemma of ‘who got their puck past the net’ when she discovers an additional present of the nine month variety is on its way.

Three Pucks and a Baby was a reverse harem, sports romance. Fun and lighthearted despite the mystery and suspense of who the baby daddy was, this book was so easy to read and had me smiling throughout. I adored the heroes, Theo, Grayson and Bennett, all distinct characters, from the badboy to the golden retriever with something in between but they just worked, and the addition of Vivian made them realise that…... once they got past the shock of the impending arrival that was – some of them took that news better than others. The spice was hot, the chemistry sizzling and the banter between them all made this book for me. I’ve read Katie Ashley’s dark mafia books in the past and loved them, but I’d definitely be up for reading more in this vein in future.