Release

Stingrays Hockey #4

by Mari Carr

He’s her PR nightmare. She’s his forbidden fantasy. Falling in love was never part of the game.

Tank Phillips is used to scoring—on and off the ice. But after a scandalous night with two puck bunnies makes headlines, the cocky star of the Stingrays is benched in more ways than one. His only shot at salvaging his career? A squeaky-clean image makeover…starting with a fake girlfriend.

Enter McKenna Bailey—nerdy, no-nonsense, and painfully new at her job as the Stingrays’ social media manager. Tasked with taming Tank’s wild reputation, she’d rather be buried in data analytics than babysitting the team’s notorious playboy. He calls her mouse, barely remembers her name, and flashes that infuriating grin like he owns the world. But the more time they spend together faking a romance, the more the chemistry between them feels dangerously real.

McKenna has her own secret—one that could blow everything she’s the estranged daughter of Coach Fields. And when the truth comes out, Daddy Dearest gives Tank a hard warning—stay away from my little girl.

But Tank’s never been one to play by the rules…especially when the one thing he wants most is finally within reach.

246 pages, Kindle Edition

Expected publication January 13, 2026

About the author

Writing a book was number one on Mari Carr’s bucket list. A New York Times and USA TODAY bestseller, Mari’s computer is now jammed full of stories — novels, novellas, short stories and dead-ends.
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Reviews

[Tracy Flick]

Release is a fabulous enemies to lovers romance. McKenna is assigned to help Tank clean up his reputation. McKenna and Tank are fabulous together. I love the characters and the storyline. You can't help but to fall in love with Tank amd McKenna.

[Jenna · Rating 5 out of 5]

Oh, Tank. You're a hot mess that needs the love of a good woman.
Tank & McKenna = ❤️
Well paced, good plot, great story from a great storyteller.

[NanaX8 · Rating 5 out of 5]

4.5 ⭐️ stars for Tank & McKenna in this all of the feels, push and pull, enemies to lovers romance! Grab this one and follow along as McKenna is talked into helping Tank clean up his reputation. But when things get a little too close for comfort will they both get their hearts broke? Loved it!.

I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.

[Elizabeth · Rating 5 out of 5]

Tank is a playboy of the first order and McKenna reluctantly agrees to try and reform his public image after a particularly negative viral video. A match made in heaven was the last thing either of them expected but fate had other plans. The playboy is so attractive, who can avoid falling for him, not Mouse that's for sure There is a surprise at the end but the epilogue is amazing.

[Michelle the Romance Witch · Rating 5 out of 5]

full review coming soon to the blog