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Not in the Plans
I had a plan for my get married, have kids, get a dog, and find a nice flat in the city.
What wasn’t in the plan? Tag Easton.
After a disaster of a day at work, I wind up in bed with a sexy stranger. Something very unlike me.
When I show up to work the next day and don’t get fired, that same sexy stranger is there. The new hockey coach for my employer, the London Lightning.
No matter what I do, I keep bumping into him. And the more I do, the more the infuriating man tears down my walls.
When I finally let him in, it’s just as explosive as it was the first time. Every plan I had for my life goes right out the window.
Maybe Tag Easton was the plan all along…
What wasn’t in the plan? Tag Easton.
After a disaster of a day at work, I wind up in bed with a sexy stranger. Something very unlike me.
When I show up to work the next day and don’t get fired, that same sexy stranger is there. The new hockey coach for my employer, the London Lightning.
No matter what I do, I keep bumping into him. And the more I do, the more the infuriating man tears down my walls.
When I finally let him in, it’s just as explosive as it was the first time. Every plan I had for my life goes right out the window.
Maybe Tag Easton was the plan all along…
268 pages, Kindle Edition
Published August 8, 2025
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Emily Silver
49 books614 followersAfter winning a Young Author’s Award in second grade, Emily Silver was destined to be a writer. She loves writing strong heroines and the swoony men who fall for them.
A lover of all things romance, Emily started writing books set in her favorite places around the world. As an avid traveler, she’s been to all seven continents and sailed around the globe.
When she’s not writing, Emily can be found sipping cocktails on her porch, reading all the romance she can get her hands on and planning her next big adventure!
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A lover of all things romance, Emily started writing books set in her favorite places around the world. As an avid traveler, she’s been to all seven continents and sailed around the globe.
When she’s not writing, Emily can be found sipping cocktails on her porch, reading all the romance she can get her hands on and planning her next big adventure!
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July 16, 2025
Not in the Plans is Olivia and Tag’s story. These two are as opposite as they come, but I loved that for them.
🩷Age gap
🩷Hockey coach MMC
🩷Workplace romance
🩷One night stand
🩷Opposites attract
Olivia decides to let her prim and proper hair down for the night and have a one night stand, which is completely out of her comfort zone, with a random hot man at the bar. She expects never to see him again. But that instantly changes when she walks into work and sees that he is the new hockey coach for the team she works for.
And while she has a five year plan, that definitely doesn’t include the sexy American who is a decade older than her. But plans are meant to be broken.
I loved how relatable Olivia is – we all have plans in our lives that we strive to achieve, and don’t like when things are messy. Tag is the picture of calm and collected, and I loved that he gives Olivia a safe place when she needs one.
🩷Age gap
🩷Hockey coach MMC
🩷Workplace romance
🩷One night stand
🩷Opposites attract
Olivia decides to let her prim and proper hair down for the night and have a one night stand, which is completely out of her comfort zone, with a random hot man at the bar. She expects never to see him again. But that instantly changes when she walks into work and sees that he is the new hockey coach for the team she works for.
And while she has a five year plan, that definitely doesn’t include the sexy American who is a decade older than her. But plans are meant to be broken.
I loved how relatable Olivia is – we all have plans in our lives that we strive to achieve, and don’t like when things are messy. Tag is the picture of calm and collected, and I loved that he gives Olivia a safe place when she needs one.
July 21, 2025
So this book was always going to be an interesting one for me, being both a keen reader and a massive British hockey fan.
Let's dive into the British culture portrayal first. Honestly, some of the 'Britishisms' in this one felt a bit off, especially considering it's set in 2025; it was a little dated in places. I'm a Londoner through and through, and while I get that the story revolves around our British FMC and an American MMC who's new to the city – so a bit of 'touristing' is bound to happen – it sometimes felt like I was reading a London tourist board pitch. Plus, there were a handful of those classic stereotype words and phrases that most Brits just don't say. Thing like, eating fish and chips in a tourist trap, and the guy running it sounding like he's stepped straight out of EastEnders from the 90s felt a bit lazy. Look, bring fair, I've seen far worse attempts at depicting British culture in other books, TV, and films, so it's not the end of the world. But I definitely had a few eye rolls and had to have a bit of a chuckle to stop myself getting annoyed.
Now, onto the hockey element. As a British hockey fan who's been to Elite and NIHL league who is at multiple games weekly in season and rec out of season, the way British hockey was presented – especially the business side of things – just didn't quite line up with my lived experience. I found myself having to completely switch off the 'hockey brain' and just focus on the romance part of my head. I reckon if it had been a made up UK league, not elite league, those bits might have landed a bit better for me. There were also a couple of moments where North American hockey was compared to our UK Elite League from an angle of its 'shortcomings' without much context. For me personally, that felt a little passively disrespectful and honestly, a bit under researched. Having said all that, it's fiction, right? So I guess it's fine. Fans of hockey outside the UK, or those who don't really follow the sport, probably wouldn't even notice it as an issue.
As for the romance itself, the plot and characters were definitely fun enough. Was it cute? Yeah, at times, despite being a tad predictable. But it's a really fast paced, quick read. I really liked the journey our FMC went on with her own personal arc. It's probably one of those books that's perfect for a holiday read or just chilling with a coffee. The author can really write the spice well, which was a pleasant surprise and super enjoyable in places. I particularly loved the banter she had with her girlfriends too, and those email exchanges with the male lead were brilliant.
All in all, while some of the cultural and hockey bits didn't quite hit the mark for me, the heart of the story – the romance and the characters – was enjoyable enough. It's clear the author has a real knack for creating engaging relationships and keeping the story moving. I'd check out some other books in her back list, but I will probably, personally, stick to North American settings.
Let's dive into the British culture portrayal first. Honestly, some of the 'Britishisms' in this one felt a bit off, especially considering it's set in 2025; it was a little dated in places. I'm a Londoner through and through, and while I get that the story revolves around our British FMC and an American MMC who's new to the city – so a bit of 'touristing' is bound to happen – it sometimes felt like I was reading a London tourist board pitch. Plus, there were a handful of those classic stereotype words and phrases that most Brits just don't say. Thing like, eating fish and chips in a tourist trap, and the guy running it sounding like he's stepped straight out of EastEnders from the 90s felt a bit lazy. Look, bring fair, I've seen far worse attempts at depicting British culture in other books, TV, and films, so it's not the end of the world. But I definitely had a few eye rolls and had to have a bit of a chuckle to stop myself getting annoyed.
Now, onto the hockey element. As a British hockey fan who's been to Elite and NIHL league who is at multiple games weekly in season and rec out of season, the way British hockey was presented – especially the business side of things – just didn't quite line up with my lived experience. I found myself having to completely switch off the 'hockey brain' and just focus on the romance part of my head. I reckon if it had been a made up UK league, not elite league, those bits might have landed a bit better for me. There were also a couple of moments where North American hockey was compared to our UK Elite League from an angle of its 'shortcomings' without much context. For me personally, that felt a little passively disrespectful and honestly, a bit under researched. Having said all that, it's fiction, right? So I guess it's fine. Fans of hockey outside the UK, or those who don't really follow the sport, probably wouldn't even notice it as an issue.
As for the romance itself, the plot and characters were definitely fun enough. Was it cute? Yeah, at times, despite being a tad predictable. But it's a really fast paced, quick read. I really liked the journey our FMC went on with her own personal arc. It's probably one of those books that's perfect for a holiday read or just chilling with a coffee. The author can really write the spice well, which was a pleasant surprise and super enjoyable in places. I particularly loved the banter she had with her girlfriends too, and those email exchanges with the male lead were brilliant.
All in all, while some of the cultural and hockey bits didn't quite hit the mark for me, the heart of the story – the romance and the characters – was enjoyable enough. It's clear the author has a real knack for creating engaging relationships and keeping the story moving. I'd check out some other books in her back list, but I will probably, personally, stick to North American settings.
July 16, 2025
Not In The Plans by Emily Silver was a sweet and swoony hockey romance that made my heart go all aflutter while reading. Liv and Tag’s journey to HEA was full of charismatic and spicy moments that had me wanting to pack my bags and take my own trip to London for sure. Liv had such big plans, and I loved how Tag came and completely wrecked them in all the best ways, loosening her up! Tag’s dreamy and persistent demeanor was admirable and completely irresistible as he became familiar with his new job and city, and newfound love for Liv. These two had steamy hot chemistry right from the start, and their love only continued to grow for each other throughout the entire book!
Overall, I enjoyed this book. If you are a fan of a hockey romance with a hot, hunky American coach, a buttoned-up up passionate heroine, a one-night stand, a workplace romance, flirty emails, tourist dates in London, steamy times, intimate conversations, parent drama, love declarations, changing the plan, and a HEA that will squeeze your heart in all the best ways, then you will love Liv and Tag’s story. I always look forward to more from Emily Silver.
Overall, I enjoyed this book. If you are a fan of a hockey romance with a hot, hunky American coach, a buttoned-up up passionate heroine, a one-night stand, a workplace romance, flirty emails, tourist dates in London, steamy times, intimate conversations, parent drama, love declarations, changing the plan, and a HEA that will squeeze your heart in all the best ways, then you will love Liv and Tag’s story. I always look forward to more from Emily Silver.
August 9, 2025
This book is simply put: FUN! What starts off with a bang (literally),
“Oh my God. You’re huge.”quickly turns into an easy-going, entertaining romance between two lovable characters. And if that wasn’t enough, we get to travel all over London with our couple, where the city itself feels like its own character in the book. Plus, the spice? Phew. They get... creative... tehe.
I smirk back at her, stroking my dick. My apparently huge dick. God, I like this woman. She doesn’t filter her thoughts and tells you exactly what she’s thinking.
Is it possible to die of embarrassment? Because I think I’m about ready to take my last breath. This is why I never do anything impulsive. Sleeping with a man that I had one conversation with before I suggested we go back to his place? I never do that. And he just so happens to be the new coach of the hockey team that employs both of us. Maybe no one will talk about this in my eulogy. Oh, who am I kidding? Imogen would love it. Died of embarrassment after having a one-night stand with the hockey coach...There were parts of this book that made me giggle & their email flirtations were adorable. I really liked this story & I’m already excited to see more from the London crew because again, it’s so... much... fun! Our MMC, Tag Easton, is from the Nashville Knights hockey world, but he retired from the team before we're introduced to them in their own series.
“Make no mistake, Olivia. You approached me. You asked to come home with me. If you want to lie to yourself, by all means, go right ahead. But I know whose name you were screaming last night.”
“Why Miss Montrose, who knew you were into hockey players.”So, aside from the occasional comment about his former team in Nashville or the side comment about living there, this is a complete standalone only loosely related to the rest of the Emily Silver world. If this is your first book from her, you're in good hands!
“Retired hockey players.” She pokes my chest. “And I’m rethinking my feelings for them at the moment.”
I lean down, kissing the corner of her mouth. “It’s okay to admit you like me.”
From Liv? That’s practically a confession of love. But I don’t let myself think that far ahead.
“I’ll admit no such thing.”
"... Life isn’t perfect. It’s messy and raw and real, and that’s what you have to look forward to, plan or not. I don’t know what number your parents did on you, but we all deserve to have someone in our lives that loves us. And make no mistake, Liv. I love you. I love every side you give me. Even the ones you think might not be perfect. You’re perfectly imperfect, and it’s what I love most about you.”This is really just the start of a new, fun hockey romance series that takes place in London.
July 24, 2025
Hockey, London and an age gap? Well, these are three of my favorite things. “Not in the Plans” is a swoony, romantic and emotional workplace hockey romance that was such a fun read and a great beginning to this new series.
Olivia has a five year plan that she wants to accomplish. Build a successful career, find “the one”, get married and have kids. But after a terrible day at work, she hits up the local pub and ends up having an incredible night with a stranger. And to her horror and surprise, the stranger is the newest coach of the London Lightning. Tag Easton is a former American hockey player turned coach and he’s ready to make his mark on the English hockey league. He wasn’t expecting to fall for someone while he’s there but he’s smitten with Olivia. Tag is definitely not a part of her plans but fate has an opinion on that.
From the first chapter, I was hooked on Olivia and Tag. Olivia is smart, genuine and is always striving for the best in her career and life. I loved how they met in the pub and that she made the first move, that showed her confidence. You could tell right from the beginning that these two had a great chemistry and it only got better as the story went on. Tag is confident, swoony and has the laid back personality that Olivia needed. He’s an American hockey player turned coach who was ready to make the Lightning great. Olivia might have tried to ignore Tag at first but his charm won her over and I loved how they were together. The dates they went on were romantic and honestly made of my London dreams. I loved the steamy scenes between them and especially the night at the Lust Supper. Olivia had some family issues to work through and I was cheering for as she did. The ending for them was perfect and I enjoyed this story so much.
Olivia has a five year plan that she wants to accomplish. Build a successful career, find “the one”, get married and have kids. But after a terrible day at work, she hits up the local pub and ends up having an incredible night with a stranger. And to her horror and surprise, the stranger is the newest coach of the London Lightning. Tag Easton is a former American hockey player turned coach and he’s ready to make his mark on the English hockey league. He wasn’t expecting to fall for someone while he’s there but he’s smitten with Olivia. Tag is definitely not a part of her plans but fate has an opinion on that.
From the first chapter, I was hooked on Olivia and Tag. Olivia is smart, genuine and is always striving for the best in her career and life. I loved how they met in the pub and that she made the first move, that showed her confidence. You could tell right from the beginning that these two had a great chemistry and it only got better as the story went on. Tag is confident, swoony and has the laid back personality that Olivia needed. He’s an American hockey player turned coach who was ready to make the Lightning great. Olivia might have tried to ignore Tag at first but his charm won her over and I loved how they were together. The dates they went on were romantic and honestly made of my London dreams. I loved the steamy scenes between them and especially the night at the Lust Supper. Olivia had some family issues to work through and I was cheering for as she did. The ending for them was perfect and I enjoyed this story so much.
July 19, 2025
#AgeGap #OneNightStand #OppositesAttract #Sports #Workplace #ARC
She had him from “Hello”.
I am voluntarily leaving this honest review after receiving an advance reader copy of the book. This is book one of a new series, which can be read as a standalone and ends with a HEA. It is written in first person from an alternating dual POV.
Olivia is working her first job after graduating from college. She is posh, prim, proper, and more than a little insecure. Tag is the new head coach for the London Lightening hockey team. He is older, divorced, and looking for a fresh start coaching a team that is at the bottom of the standings.
I love the growth ARC for Olivia. Her parental relationship is heartbreaking and has left damage and scars that she has to address. Tag teaches her that messy feelings, and a sometimes-messy life is not only okay but can be beautiful. I adored their swoony dates as she showed him around London. I loved the flirty emails between them. I really liked their chemistry and the steamy moments they share along the way. Tag is a fantastic hero who falls hard and fast for the girl he just wants to see a little ruffled. He loved her so hard, and so consistently, that it was impossible not to cheer for him. It takes her a hot minute to catch up with all the messy feelings and learn that the plans we make may not always be the plans we want to implement and to open her eyes to the possibility of a whole new plan. This was a fun and steamy read with a heart-melting HEA.
She had him from “Hello”.
I am voluntarily leaving this honest review after receiving an advance reader copy of the book. This is book one of a new series, which can be read as a standalone and ends with a HEA. It is written in first person from an alternating dual POV.
Olivia is working her first job after graduating from college. She is posh, prim, proper, and more than a little insecure. Tag is the new head coach for the London Lightening hockey team. He is older, divorced, and looking for a fresh start coaching a team that is at the bottom of the standings.
I love the growth ARC for Olivia. Her parental relationship is heartbreaking and has left damage and scars that she has to address. Tag teaches her that messy feelings, and a sometimes-messy life is not only okay but can be beautiful. I adored their swoony dates as she showed him around London. I loved the flirty emails between them. I really liked their chemistry and the steamy moments they share along the way. Tag is a fantastic hero who falls hard and fast for the girl he just wants to see a little ruffled. He loved her so hard, and so consistently, that it was impossible not to cheer for him. It takes her a hot minute to catch up with all the messy feelings and learn that the plans we make may not always be the plans we want to implement and to open her eyes to the possibility of a whole new plan. This was a fun and steamy read with a heart-melting HEA.
July 21, 2025
I received an ARC of this book, all thoughts are my own.
Automatic 5 stars for how angry I was at Olivia in the conflict. Like I legitimately wanted Tag to just move on and forget about her because it made me so angry. I know that it would all work out eventually, and she would see the error of her ways, but I secretly hoped Tag would make her work for it a little more haha!
Olivia’s relationship with her parents really screwed her up. The scars ran really deep. Deep enough that she didn't realize that the plan she'd mapped out, the plan she was convinced would be her life, was shaped by her parents, not by what she'd want. But seeing her work through that emotional damage so that she could finally be free was powerful. Tag taught Olivia that life (and love) can be messy. And her parents would have never accepted messy.
The banter and email exchanges made me laugh aloud. Tag falls so hard and so fast. It was very sweet the way he consistently shows up for her, wanting nothing more than to see her let loose a little. Every woman needs a man like Tag to cheer her on. It just takes Olivia a bit longer to catch up emotionally, and that just shows how much damage her parents caused.
I can't wait to see where Emily will go next. I highly recommend all of her books!
Automatic 5 stars for how angry I was at Olivia in the conflict. Like I legitimately wanted Tag to just move on and forget about her because it made me so angry. I know that it would all work out eventually, and she would see the error of her ways, but I secretly hoped Tag would make her work for it a little more haha!
Olivia’s relationship with her parents really screwed her up. The scars ran really deep. Deep enough that she didn't realize that the plan she'd mapped out, the plan she was convinced would be her life, was shaped by her parents, not by what she'd want. But seeing her work through that emotional damage so that she could finally be free was powerful. Tag taught Olivia that life (and love) can be messy. And her parents would have never accepted messy.
The banter and email exchanges made me laugh aloud. Tag falls so hard and so fast. It was very sweet the way he consistently shows up for her, wanting nothing more than to see her let loose a little. Every woman needs a man like Tag to cheer her on. It just takes Olivia a bit longer to catch up emotionally, and that just shows how much damage her parents caused.
I can't wait to see where Emily will go next. I highly recommend all of her books!
August 11, 2025
Rating: 4.25/5⭐️ Spice: 3/5🌶️
Tropes:
❤️🔥Age gap
🏒Hockey coach
😘Workplace romance
🥵One night stand
🫠Opposites attract
Not in the Plans follows Tag and Olivia’s love story. A true opposites attract that having you swoony and wanting more. Olivia lets go of her prim and proper ways for one night and goes for a one night stand with a hot guy from the bar. Who does he turn out to be other than the new head coach for the hockey team she works for!
I loved Tag and Olivia! Olivia had a plan and a deep seeded need to impress her parents. Tag is spontaneous, fun and outgoing and really brings that side of Olivia out. I loved watching Olivia come out of her shell. Tag is there for Olivia always and offers her a safe place. Tag and Olivia were both relatable characters. You could see them changing and growing with each other. Tag and Olivia definitely had the steamy hot chemistry going from their first encounter.
I really enjoyed this book and can’t wait for the rest of the series!! I’m hoping we get more of the coaches, it was a nice change then it being about the players.
If you enjoy a workplace, hockey, age gap romance with flirty emails and steamy tourists explorations in a new country this book is for you! You will fall in love with Tag and Olivia’s story.
Tropes:
❤️🔥Age gap
🏒Hockey coach
😘Workplace romance
🥵One night stand
🫠Opposites attract
Not in the Plans follows Tag and Olivia’s love story. A true opposites attract that having you swoony and wanting more. Olivia lets go of her prim and proper ways for one night and goes for a one night stand with a hot guy from the bar. Who does he turn out to be other than the new head coach for the hockey team she works for!
I loved Tag and Olivia! Olivia had a plan and a deep seeded need to impress her parents. Tag is spontaneous, fun and outgoing and really brings that side of Olivia out. I loved watching Olivia come out of her shell. Tag is there for Olivia always and offers her a safe place. Tag and Olivia were both relatable characters. You could see them changing and growing with each other. Tag and Olivia definitely had the steamy hot chemistry going from their first encounter.
I really enjoyed this book and can’t wait for the rest of the series!! I’m hoping we get more of the coaches, it was a nice change then it being about the players.
If you enjoy a workplace, hockey, age gap romance with flirty emails and steamy tourists explorations in a new country this book is for you! You will fall in love with Tag and Olivia’s story.
August 11, 2025
Looking for a funny, sweet and swoon-worthy romance, well, Ms. Silver had just the book for you. Not in the Plans will have you loving Tag and Olivia, two people who are complete opposites yet have a connection so strong that they can't keep their hands off each other.
Who knew that a crappy day at work would lead to Olivia letting loose, letting her prim and proper character go and have a wild night. Being pushed by her friends, she approaches a stranger and suggests they go to his place. Tag, the sexy American she approaches, happily agrees and what was a boring night turned into a hot and steamy night. The best surprise was when Olivia sees the man she snuck out on sitting in the London Lighting's office, her place of work. Tag is smiling and Olivia is mortified because she can't have a workplace romance and what she did was so not her.
I love how Tag was determined to show her that they are perfect for one another. Talk about the perfect book boyfriend. Their friendship grows and the more time they spend together, the more love blooms.
I can't for the next installment in this series.
Who knew that a crappy day at work would lead to Olivia letting loose, letting her prim and proper character go and have a wild night. Being pushed by her friends, she approaches a stranger and suggests they go to his place. Tag, the sexy American she approaches, happily agrees and what was a boring night turned into a hot and steamy night. The best surprise was when Olivia sees the man she snuck out on sitting in the London Lighting's office, her place of work. Tag is smiling and Olivia is mortified because she can't have a workplace romance and what she did was so not her.
I love how Tag was determined to show her that they are perfect for one another. Talk about the perfect book boyfriend. Their friendship grows and the more time they spend together, the more love blooms.
I can't for the next installment in this series.
August 11, 2025
Tag and Olivia
FMC: Olivia Montrose
MMC: Stanley “Tag” Easton
Spice: 🌶️🌶️🌶️
Pages: 268
Tropes: Sports Romance, Age Gap, ONS, Workplace Romance, Opposites Attract
Setting: London, England
Thoughts: This book was a short, fun read. I loved the setting! Olivia and Tag were a great couple. I loved how Tag brought Olivia out of her shell. He was so upbeat and genuine, not just to Olivia but to his players as a new coach of a professional hockey team. I really liked Olivia’s friends and the way she leaned on them when she was struggling. The tours around the city were probably my favorite part. They were so fun and brought Olivia and Tag together. I hated the third act break up but I really appreciated that Olivia took the time to work on herself before approaching Tag again. I felt so bad for Tag, who had only ever loved Olivia, but loved then ending and the way Olivia finally opened up to him. I hope we get more stories from this series because I really liked all the characters, except Olivia’s parents.
FMC: Olivia Montrose
MMC: Stanley “Tag” Easton
Spice: 🌶️🌶️🌶️
Pages: 268
Tropes: Sports Romance, Age Gap, ONS, Workplace Romance, Opposites Attract
Setting: London, England
Thoughts: This book was a short, fun read. I loved the setting! Olivia and Tag were a great couple. I loved how Tag brought Olivia out of her shell. He was so upbeat and genuine, not just to Olivia but to his players as a new coach of a professional hockey team. I really liked Olivia’s friends and the way she leaned on them when she was struggling. The tours around the city were probably my favorite part. They were so fun and brought Olivia and Tag together. I hated the third act break up but I really appreciated that Olivia took the time to work on herself before approaching Tag again. I felt so bad for Tag, who had only ever loved Olivia, but loved then ending and the way Olivia finally opened up to him. I hope we get more stories from this series because I really liked all the characters, except Olivia’s parents.
August 8, 2025
This was such a cute and quick read for me. Tag moves to London for a hockey coach position and meets Olivia on his second night in London, only to find out she also works for the same hockey league. Work place romance, I was totally here for it. Olivia is a complete opposite to Tag’s go with the flow self. But somehow it just works for them. Olivia has always had to be “perfect” or what her parents thought was perfect. She created a plan in her mind that she wanted to accomplish within 5 years, only Tag arrived in her world and had her put it aside for a bit and enjoy just letting things be messy and going with the flow. She learns new things about herself and comes to realize that just maybe, messy isn’t as bad as she was brought up to think. They make it to their HEA even after hitting a bump on the way. I enjoyed their story so much and I’m hoping Olivia’s friends also get their own book.
August 8, 2025
Not In The Plans by Emily Silver is a super fast paced, swoony hockey romance that had me blushing the entire time I read it! Dare I say this was Emily’s spiciest yet?
𝑪𝒉𝒂𝒓𝒂𝒄𝒕𝒆𝒓 𝑵𝒂𝒎𝒆𝒔: Olivia Montrose & Stanley “Tag” Easton
𝑻𝒆𝒂𝒎 𝑵𝒂𝒎𝒆: London Lightning
When Olivia decides to live a little wild for one night she didn’t expect Tag to skate in and completely upend everything she knew. Watching him charm her out of her carefully laid plans was pure joy. Tag had this irresistible charm, and the way he fell for Liv and her British words was melt worthy. Their chemistry was off the charts, these moments were 🥵🥵
This is the perfect, swoony but steamy quick hockey romance. Also… I wish a bus would have h!t Olivia’s parents!
𝑪𝒉𝒂𝒓𝒂𝒄𝒕𝒆𝒓 𝑵𝒂𝒎𝒆𝒔: Olivia Montrose & Stanley “Tag” Easton
𝑻𝒆𝒂𝒎 𝑵𝒂𝒎𝒆: London Lightning
When Olivia decides to live a little wild for one night she didn’t expect Tag to skate in and completely upend everything she knew. Watching him charm her out of her carefully laid plans was pure joy. Tag had this irresistible charm, and the way he fell for Liv and her British words was melt worthy. Their chemistry was off the charts, these moments were 🥵🥵
This is the perfect, swoony but steamy quick hockey romance. Also… I wish a bus would have h!t Olivia’s parents!
August 11, 2025
| 𝒪𝓁𝒾𝓋𝒾𝒶 𝒶𝓃𝒹 𝒯𝒶𝑔 |
𝑾𝒉𝒂𝒕 𝒕𝒐 𝒆𝒙𝒑𝒆𝒄𝒕:
🏒 age gap
🏒 hockey coach
🏒 workplace romance
🏒 one night stand
🏒 opposites attract
𝑴𝒚 𝒕𝒉𝒐𝒖𝒈𝒉𝒕𝒔:
Olivia and Tag have a one-night stand in London, then find out they're working in the same facility. Olivia's five year plan doesn't have Tag in it, especially now that they're working together but Tag might be able to change her mind.
Emily writes the sweetest stories and I always have a great time reading them! I absolutely loved Tag in this one. He's a man obsessed and he really needs kudos for sticking with Olivia 😂
She's one stubborn lady who doesn't want to give up her plans and that's so relatable. But plans are meant to change and Tag is here to make her see that. These two are so cute together!
𝑾𝒉𝒂𝒕 𝒕𝒐 𝒆𝒙𝒑𝒆𝒄𝒕:
🏒 age gap
🏒 hockey coach
🏒 workplace romance
🏒 one night stand
🏒 opposites attract
𝑴𝒚 𝒕𝒉𝒐𝒖𝒈𝒉𝒕𝒔:
Olivia and Tag have a one-night stand in London, then find out they're working in the same facility. Olivia's five year plan doesn't have Tag in it, especially now that they're working together but Tag might be able to change her mind.
Emily writes the sweetest stories and I always have a great time reading them! I absolutely loved Tag in this one. He's a man obsessed and he really needs kudos for sticking with Olivia 😂
She's one stubborn lady who doesn't want to give up her plans and that's so relatable. But plans are meant to change and Tag is here to make her see that. These two are so cute together!
July 23, 2025
This was such a fun read and I was instantly hooked.
Olivia and Tag are complete opposites. Olivia is quite prim and proper and Tag very much goes with the flow and tries to draw her out.
Tag and Olivia's paths cross when they are out but unbeknown to both of them what was supposed to be one night turns into more when they discover they work for the same company!
Their chemistry is off the charts from the very beginning and you can see throughout the story that the chemistry turns into so much more.
This was a fun steamy read and I can't wait to see more from this world.
Olivia and Tag are complete opposites. Olivia is quite prim and proper and Tag very much goes with the flow and tries to draw her out.
Tag and Olivia's paths cross when they are out but unbeknown to both of them what was supposed to be one night turns into more when they discover they work for the same company!
Their chemistry is off the charts from the very beginning and you can see throughout the story that the chemistry turns into so much more.
This was a fun steamy read and I can't wait to see more from this world.
August 8, 2025
4/5 stars.
Honestly, Emily Silver never disappoints. Whenever I get my hands on a new book written by this author, I know I'm going to have a good time and enjoy it all the way through. This book was no different. I absolutely loved Tag and he was everything we need in a book boyfriend. Olivia had some flaws, which Ioved, since it made her more realistic, and together they worked through their problems. Opposites attract done right. It was a simple no-brainer read and I finished it so quickly, because I just didn't want to put it down. I loved it and definitely recommend it!
Honestly, Emily Silver never disappoints. Whenever I get my hands on a new book written by this author, I know I'm going to have a good time and enjoy it all the way through. This book was no different. I absolutely loved Tag and he was everything we need in a book boyfriend. Olivia had some flaws, which Ioved, since it made her more realistic, and together they worked through their problems. Opposites attract done right. It was a simple no-brainer read and I finished it so quickly, because I just didn't want to put it down. I loved it and definitely recommend it!
August 13, 2025
Not in the Plans is a workplace romance that will have you swooning with their fun dates and flirty emails back and forth. Tag and Liv had all the steamy chemistry. I loved that he was able to break down her walls and let her be free. They had some minor bumps in the road while Live had to deal with her insecurities from her family life. This story was overall a lot of fun and will leave your heart happy in the end! Thank you Emily for an advanced read.
July 10, 2025
Liv and Tag are completely opposite from each other. Liv makes a plan, sticks to the plan, and doesn’t change it for anyone. Tag loves a good adventure, takes risks even if he’s scared, and doesn’t plan things out. One night at a pub things change for the both of them!!! Every plan, every thought, and every shared moment brings these two together, in the most perfectly imperfect way!
July 14, 2025
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There’s nothing better than someone entering your life so unexpectedly and so out of your plan. Olivia is a by-the-plans type of girl, so when she lets loose one night out with her besties, she has a one-night stand. Tag is hot and just the man Olivia needs, and he is smitten with her right from the beginning. But when Olivia goes to work and introduces herself to the new coach, it’s no other than Tag, whom she thought she would never see again.
August 22, 2025
3,75 stars
i preordered this book for RARE London and I met the author, she is the sweetest ever!!!
and the RARE London edition of this book is GORGEOUS
I read this book in one sitting and I desperately want more books in this series!
i preordered this book for RARE London and I met the author, she is the sweetest ever!!!
and the RARE London edition of this book is GORGEOUS
I read this book in one sitting and I desperately want more books in this series!
August 20, 2025
DNF @ 35%
A bit too insta-love for my taste. I liked Tag but didn’t connect with Olivia. But mostly, boring, simplistic, too basic dialogues.
A bit too insta-love for my taste. I liked Tag but didn’t connect with Olivia. But mostly, boring, simplistic, too basic dialogues.
August 22, 2025
Good read.
November 29, 2025
it’s ok
This was just ok. It didn’t hold my interest well. Has heat, chemistry and all the good stuff but it fell a bit flat for me.
This was just ok. It didn’t hold my interest well. Has heat, chemistry and all the good stuff but it fell a bit flat for me.
August 5, 2025
Story: 8/10
Spice: 3/5
Spicer Hierarchy: open door
ARC Review-Releases 8/8
Tag moves to London and meets Olivia on one of his first nights there. The next day they see each other at work since Tag is the new hockey coach and Liv works for the team. Tag wants to pursue Olivia, but being casual with Tag doesn’t really fit into her life plans.
A hockey story. In London. Say less. This is Emily doing what she does best. Low angst with a solid sports story. I know I’m going to love it. This is Emily’s spiciest story yet if you ask me. Tag is simply dreamy. I loved the way he helped Olivia open up and break away from her rigidity. I wanted to wrap Olivia up in a hug after what she’s been through while at the same time shake her for not immediately seeing how great Tag was.
Spice: 3/5
Spicer Hierarchy: open door
ARC Review-Releases 8/8
Tag moves to London and meets Olivia on one of his first nights there. The next day they see each other at work since Tag is the new hockey coach and Liv works for the team. Tag wants to pursue Olivia, but being casual with Tag doesn’t really fit into her life plans.
A hockey story. In London. Say less. This is Emily doing what she does best. Low angst with a solid sports story. I know I’m going to love it. This is Emily’s spiciest story yet if you ask me. Tag is simply dreamy. I loved the way he helped Olivia open up and break away from her rigidity. I wanted to wrap Olivia up in a hug after what she’s been through while at the same time shake her for not immediately seeing how great Tag was.
August 20, 2025
This was such a fun start to a new hockey romance series! Olivia and Tag were complete opposites but fit together so well. They had great chemistry and their banter had me hooked from the start! Olivia has been through a lot because of her relationship with her parents and seeing her work to move past her parents expectations and to do what she wanted with her life was so healing. I couldnt get enough of these two, they may have had the easiest ride to their HEA but it made the ending so much sweeter! Cannot wait for more of this series!
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