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Pine Barrens University #3
Changing the Playbook
A steamy new college hockey romance featuring a cinnamon roll captain, a fiercely protective nursing student, and a connection against the odds that starts with one unforgettable night.
HER PLAYBOOK
Between a demanding nursing master's program and managing her mom’s unpredictable MS, Sophie Pearson’s life runs on a strict set of rules. She doesn’t have time for feelings
It’s the only system that keeps her sane.
HIS NEW GAME PLAN
After an injury nearly ended his career and shattered his mental health, hockey captain Mike Altman is living by a new set of rules for his final dominate on the ice to secure his NHL future, and ligthten up off the ice.
He’s got a clear head, until he meets a girl who shatters his focus.
AN UNEXPECTED COLLISION
After one scorching night together burns through their carefully laid plans, Mike falls hard, and Sophie feels something dangerously close to real intimacy.
And as their “one night only” promise becomes hard to keep, they must decide if a love that could cost everything is worth rewriting the playbook.
Key
Coach's daughter (and earning his trust!)One-night stand to more (so much more!)He falls first (and hard…)Cinnamon roll hero (tough on the ice, tender with her)Third in series (but read as standalone)Steamy 'open door' spice level
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HER PLAYBOOK
Between a demanding nursing master's program and managing her mom’s unpredictable MS, Sophie Pearson’s life runs on a strict set of rules. She doesn’t have time for feelings
It’s the only system that keeps her sane.
HIS NEW GAME PLAN
After an injury nearly ended his career and shattered his mental health, hockey captain Mike Altman is living by a new set of rules for his final dominate on the ice to secure his NHL future, and ligthten up off the ice.
He’s got a clear head, until he meets a girl who shatters his focus.
AN UNEXPECTED COLLISION
After one scorching night together burns through their carefully laid plans, Mike falls hard, and Sophie feels something dangerously close to real intimacy.
And as their “one night only” promise becomes hard to keep, they must decide if a love that could cost everything is worth rewriting the playbook.
Key
Coach's daughter (and earning his trust!)One-night stand to more (so much more!)He falls first (and hard…)Cinnamon roll hero (tough on the ice, tender with her)Third in series (but read as standalone)Steamy 'open door' spice level
Get it now!
416 pages, Kindle Edition
Published July 25, 2025
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August 26, 2025
I was looking forward to Mike's story. I was kind of bored through 60 %. I even put it down and read another book and came back to it. After they committed to each other and some drama occured, I was way more invested. I felt Mike's range of emotions. I was so mad at Sophie for a hot minute. Like is she serious?! The scene where she tells Mike she's got her crap together... awesome!
I can judge anything I want, right? The cover. Just nope.
I can judge anything I want, right? The cover. Just nope.
December 24, 2025
There were too many errors and inconsistencies to give this a higher rating. A better editing job is needed. As for the story itself, Sophie is a major control freak and Mike is able to help her let go, but he loses himself in the process. She really would have benefited from seeing his therapist. I enjoyed the first 2 books in the series and I'll give the 4th a go, but if it has the errors this one did, I'll be done.
October 28, 2025
I was waiting for this one and it did not disappoint. Although at one point I really really hated the FMC but im glad that it got sorted out
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