Puck, Love and Pumpkin Spice

Maple Falls Lumberjacks Hockey #1

by Sloane Everly

Get ready for a heaping helping of autumn coziness and swoon-worthy instalove in Maple Falls with this sweet hockey instalove romcom!

Chloe Hart, the fiercely independent owner of The Cozy Bean and reigning pumpkin spice latte queen, has sworn off dating, especially athletes, after being burned in the past. But when the charmingly persistent Theo Callahan, star center for the Maple Falls Lumberjacks and a total golden retriever off the ice, walks into her café, all bets are off.

Their meet-cute is a delicious disaster. Chloe accidentally baptizes the gorgeous hockey star in a tidal wave of pumpkin spice. For Theo, it’s love at first spill. He’s instantly smitten by the flustered but funny barista who’s completely unimpressed by his fame. Despite Chloe's best efforts to resist the dazzling smile of Maple Falls' most eligible bachelor, Theo's relentless charm and genuine kindness begin to melt her guarded heart.

As hockey season heats up, so does their unexpected connection. But can Chloe, a regular girl with a thriving small-town coffee shop, navigate the grueling schedule and public scrutiny that comes with dating a famous athlete?

When an article questions her motives, labeling her just another "puck bunny", Chloe must decide if she’s ready to step into the spotlight for a love that feels like a one-shot goal.

Filled with funny, lighthearted moments like Theo bribing Chloe's judgey cat, Biscuit, and Chloe giving him ridiculous fake names on his coffee cups, Puck, Love & Pumpkin Spice promises a sweet and hilarious journey as opposites attract in a charming small town where everyone knows everyone.

Will Chloe finally let down her walls and embrace a happily ever after with the golden boy of hockey, proving that sometimes love is just a spill away?

Genres: Cozy

96 pages, Kindle Edition

Published May 16, 2025

Reviews

[Fynn · Rating 2 out of 5]

2.5 it was alright cute but okay

[Julia K · Rating 5 out of 5]

I loved this book even when it was repetitive and sometimes bothered me that plot wasn’t so detailed and everything went so fast and got me confused. Truly I loved the book it made me jump and smile I wish that author would create more chapters so it would be longer than 87 pages and that they would write about her ex and the baby they talked about

[Shannie · Rating 2 out of 5]

I didnt like how repetitive the book was. Like The same thing was said so many times. Otherwise it was good.

[Amanda Chapman · Rating 1 out of 5]

This was a DNF for me. I made it half way through without anything of substance actually happening with many details just being repeated over and over.

[Andrea at Reading Lark · Rating 4 out of 5]

Super sweet read but short. I would have liked to see this fleshed out a bit more. I loved Chloe and Theo. This one is all Hallmark and no spice. I am intrigued enough to read the next book.

[Kara Perry · Rating 5 out of 5]

I absolutely love a short, sweet, and clean romance! Can’t wait to dive into the next one!!