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Saints Hockey #3
For The Record
A country singer. A hockey player. Six months to not fall in love.
Country singer Summer Starling went from Nashville unknown to national attention thanks to her appearance on a reality dating show. Now she has one shot. Six months in Chicago with a legendary producer. One album that could launch her career. A simple plan: work, write, sing, repeat.
Her new roommate—the six-foot-something NHL captain she slept with on her first night in town—is exactly the kind of distraction she didn’t account for.
Miles King doesn’t do relationships. He keeps his focus on hockey and his life carefully controlled. But Summer is sunshine and chaos in cowboy boots, and she’s making him want things he’d stopped believing in. Things like forever. Things he can’t have with someone who’s halfway out the door.
When resisting her becomes harder than the inevitable goodbye, he gives in. Just until she leaves. He didn’t expect her good luck texts to become the difference between winning and losing. Or for her laugh to become his favorite sound.
By the time he realizes temporary will never be enough, the album wraps and Summer’s career takes off. She’s leaving. He can’t ask her to stay. But what happens when the person you’re supposed to set free becomes the one your heart won’t let go of?
Country singer Summer Starling went from Nashville unknown to national attention thanks to her appearance on a reality dating show. Now she has one shot. Six months in Chicago with a legendary producer. One album that could launch her career. A simple plan: work, write, sing, repeat.
Her new roommate—the six-foot-something NHL captain she slept with on her first night in town—is exactly the kind of distraction she didn’t account for.
Miles King doesn’t do relationships. He keeps his focus on hockey and his life carefully controlled. But Summer is sunshine and chaos in cowboy boots, and she’s making him want things he’d stopped believing in. Things like forever. Things he can’t have with someone who’s halfway out the door.
When resisting her becomes harder than the inevitable goodbye, he gives in. Just until she leaves. He didn’t expect her good luck texts to become the difference between winning and losing. Or for her laugh to become his favorite sound.
By the time he realizes temporary will never be enough, the album wraps and Summer’s career takes off. She’s leaving. He can’t ask her to stay. But what happens when the person you’re supposed to set free becomes the one your heart won’t let go of?
362 pages, Kindle Edition
Published March 26, 2026
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Nikki Callan
4 books101 followersNikki writes romance, blending heart, heat, humor, and hockey players. She lives for swoon-worthy moments, flawed but lovable characters, and happily ever afters that leave you giggling and kicking your feet. When she’s not crafting her next book boyfriend, she’s diving into her never-ending TBR, hanging out with her dogs, or roping her partner into another DIY project.
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March 26, 2026
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️/5
🌶️🌶️🌶️/5
📚 Standalone (Interconnected series "Saints Hockey")
🏒 Hockey / Celebrity Romance
🗣️ Dual POV
🖤 M/F
Okay so this book… gave messy, nostalgic, second chance chaos and I was into it.
We’ve got former rivals.....turned something more.....turned absolutely not speaking....and then forced back together for a comeback that neither of them can afford to mess up. The tension is there from the start and just builds the entire time.
The MMC is giving grumpy, emotionally closed-off, “I’ve already lived a life” energy. He’s carrying baggage, and when it comes to her… he’s clearly not as over it as he thinks.
The FMC...I loved her. She’s dealing with her own challenges around career, identity, and confidence, but she still shows up and pushes forward. She’s not weak, but she’s also not unaffected, which made her feel real.
Their dynamic is very much push/pull, tension-filled, and rooted in messy history, and I'm here for that. You can feel the unresolved feelings in every interaction. The forced proximity with the album only adds to the chaos.
The music industry backdrop was such a strong add. The behind-the-scenes pressure, public image vs real feelings, and comeback stakes made everything feel bigger than just the romance.
The spice is there but not overwhelming. It builds naturally with the tension instead of taking over the story.
Overall this is one of those books where you’re like “they absolutely should not be doing this again”
…but also… I hope they don’t stop.
Tropes:
🎤 Rivals to Lovers
🖤 Second Chance Romance
🔥 Forced Proximity (working together 👀)
🖤 Celebrity / Music Industry
🔥 Grumpy MMC
🖤 Messy History
🔥 Emotional Tension > Instant Spice
🖤 “We tried this once and it ruined us”
🌶️🌶️🌶️/5
📚 Standalone (Interconnected series "Saints Hockey")
🏒 Hockey / Celebrity Romance
🗣️ Dual POV
🖤 M/F
Okay so this book… gave messy, nostalgic, second chance chaos and I was into it.
We’ve got former rivals.....turned something more.....turned absolutely not speaking....and then forced back together for a comeback that neither of them can afford to mess up. The tension is there from the start and just builds the entire time.
The MMC is giving grumpy, emotionally closed-off, “I’ve already lived a life” energy. He’s carrying baggage, and when it comes to her… he’s clearly not as over it as he thinks.
The FMC...I loved her. She’s dealing with her own challenges around career, identity, and confidence, but she still shows up and pushes forward. She’s not weak, but she’s also not unaffected, which made her feel real.
Their dynamic is very much push/pull, tension-filled, and rooted in messy history, and I'm here for that. You can feel the unresolved feelings in every interaction. The forced proximity with the album only adds to the chaos.
The music industry backdrop was such a strong add. The behind-the-scenes pressure, public image vs real feelings, and comeback stakes made everything feel bigger than just the romance.
The spice is there but not overwhelming. It builds naturally with the tension instead of taking over the story.
Overall this is one of those books where you’re like “they absolutely should not be doing this again”
…but also… I hope they don’t stop.
Tropes:
🎤 Rivals to Lovers
🖤 Second Chance Romance
🔥 Forced Proximity (working together 👀)
🖤 Celebrity / Music Industry
🔥 Grumpy MMC
🖤 Messy History
🔥 Emotional Tension > Instant Spice
🖤 “We tried this once and it ruined us”
March 21, 2026
I couldn’t get enough of Summer and Miles ❤️🔥 The chemistry was electric, the spice was hot af and this couple together?!? Phew off the charts 😍😍
This book was so fun to read, I was hooked from the moment Summer and Miles met. The tension and the need poured off the both of them and the moment they gave in was everything.
I thoroughly enjoyed how Miles wanted to settle down and find love but also wanted Summer to follow her dreams and wasn’t willing to stand in the way of that.
I loved Summer, she’s out chasing her dreams and happens to find love along the way. She’s an FMC that you root for and absolutely adore 🩷
This couple fought to be together and it was beautiful, I’m so obsessed with them.
A swoon worthy couple indeed.
If you’re looking for a sports romance with all the found family you could want and no 3rd act breakup then read this immediately.
Thank you so much to Nikki and House of Hearts Lit for the ARC.
This book was so fun to read, I was hooked from the moment Summer and Miles met. The tension and the need poured off the both of them and the moment they gave in was everything.
I thoroughly enjoyed how Miles wanted to settle down and find love but also wanted Summer to follow her dreams and wasn’t willing to stand in the way of that.
I loved Summer, she’s out chasing her dreams and happens to find love along the way. She’s an FMC that you root for and absolutely adore 🩷
This couple fought to be together and it was beautiful, I’m so obsessed with them.
A swoon worthy couple indeed.
If you’re looking for a sports romance with all the found family you could want and no 3rd act breakup then read this immediately.
Thank you so much to Nikki and House of Hearts Lit for the ARC.
March 29, 2026
If you like books that start with spice, this one is for you. Spice in chapter 2, although then you have to wait for it.
I’ve been following this series since book 1 and I’m invested in this whole group of people.
It was a good time romance starting with one night stand to roommates to lovers. “Just for right now” kind of romance that obviously resulted in iloveyous. Without giving any spoilers: I enjoyed a lot how their story wrapped up. I’m not a fan of unnecessary drama or any overdramatics (“over-“ being the key part here) and how Miles and Summer figured it out and decisions they did or did not make was just right to my liking.
Can’t wait for next books cause I’ve been mostly awaiting Volk’s books and Ada’s books ever since reading Stick With Me.
I’ve been following this series since book 1 and I’m invested in this whole group of people.
It was a good time romance starting with one night stand to roommates to lovers. “Just for right now” kind of romance that obviously resulted in iloveyous. Without giving any spoilers: I enjoyed a lot how their story wrapped up. I’m not a fan of unnecessary drama or any overdramatics (“over-“ being the key part here) and how Miles and Summer figured it out and decisions they did or did not make was just right to my liking.
Can’t wait for next books cause I’ve been mostly awaiting Volk’s books and Ada’s books ever since reading Stick With Me.
March 22, 2026
This story is incredibly romantic, HOT, and emotionally charged. It felt like a romance that could exist in real life. The mental battles, that rubber band effect, the fight to protect your heart but also not miss out on a gift. It was beautifully written and made for a fast paced read that I did not want to put down. I love that the supporting characters from the previous books intertwined so perfectly into the story but also completely allow for this book to comfortably be read as a stand alone (thigh I HIGHLY recommend reading the other two for the full effect). Grateful for the gift of the arc. It was everything I was craving.
Country singer x NHL player
He wears glasses and has a cat he’s obsessed with
Roommates to lovers
One night stand
Forced Proximity
Country singer x NHL player
He wears glasses and has a cat he’s obsessed with
Roommates to lovers
One night stand
Forced Proximity
March 29, 2026
I am officially obsessed with Summer and Miles 🥺🔥 They’ve easily claimed the top spot as my favorite couple in this series.
From the moment they met, the connection between them was undeniable. The chemistry? Electric. The tension? Constant. And when they finally gave in… whew 😮🔥 absolutely worth the wait.
Miles might come off as the typical hockey playboy at first, but underneath that reputation is someone guarded, loyal, and quietly carrying heartbreak. And then there’s Summer—driven, selfless, and always putting others first while chasing her dreams.
What made their story stand out was how deeply they saw each other.
Miles didn’t just fall for Summer—he paid attention to the little things. He supported her music, encouraged her ambitions, and showed up for her in ways no one else had. And in return, Summer brought something out in him that felt steady, real, and grounding.
Even when they tried to fight their feelings, convincing themselves they shouldn’t interfere with each other’s futures, it was obvious—they were inevitable.
And honestly? The small moments made this story unforgettable:
💬 good luck texts before games
📱 late-night FaceTimes while he’s on the road
🍽️ quiet, everyday time together
It wasn’t just about the big emotional scenes—it was the consistency, the effort, and the way they kept choosing each other.
I also loved that there was no unnecessary drama thrown in just for shock value. Instead, we got a relationship that felt earned, supportive, and deeply rooted in mutual respect and love.
And can we talk about the side characters for a second?! Seeing growth, especially from Cash, was such a standout moment—I need more of his story next 👀
✨ Found family
✨ Emotional depth + real connection
✨ Steamy, swoony romance
✨ A couple you can’t help but root for
This book completely pulled me in, kept me hooked, and left me already excited for what’s coming next in the series.
If you love sports romance with heart, heat, and a couple that truly feels meant to be—don’t miss this one.
Thank you Nikki Callan and House of Hearts for the ARC. This is my honest opinion.
From the moment they met, the connection between them was undeniable. The chemistry? Electric. The tension? Constant. And when they finally gave in… whew 😮🔥 absolutely worth the wait.
Miles might come off as the typical hockey playboy at first, but underneath that reputation is someone guarded, loyal, and quietly carrying heartbreak. And then there’s Summer—driven, selfless, and always putting others first while chasing her dreams.
What made their story stand out was how deeply they saw each other.
Miles didn’t just fall for Summer—he paid attention to the little things. He supported her music, encouraged her ambitions, and showed up for her in ways no one else had. And in return, Summer brought something out in him that felt steady, real, and grounding.
Even when they tried to fight their feelings, convincing themselves they shouldn’t interfere with each other’s futures, it was obvious—they were inevitable.
And honestly? The small moments made this story unforgettable:
💬 good luck texts before games
📱 late-night FaceTimes while he’s on the road
🍽️ quiet, everyday time together
It wasn’t just about the big emotional scenes—it was the consistency, the effort, and the way they kept choosing each other.
I also loved that there was no unnecessary drama thrown in just for shock value. Instead, we got a relationship that felt earned, supportive, and deeply rooted in mutual respect and love.
And can we talk about the side characters for a second?! Seeing growth, especially from Cash, was such a standout moment—I need more of his story next 👀
✨ Found family
✨ Emotional depth + real connection
✨ Steamy, swoony romance
✨ A couple you can’t help but root for
This book completely pulled me in, kept me hooked, and left me already excited for what’s coming next in the series.
If you love sports romance with heart, heat, and a couple that truly feels meant to be—don’t miss this one.
Thank you Nikki Callan and House of Hearts for the ARC. This is my honest opinion.
Review of advance copy received from Author
Thanks to Nikki Callan and House of Hearts for the gifted copy — all opinions are my own.
Summer may not have found love on the dating show like Mia and Dominic, but she did walk away with something just as meaningful—an incredible friendship and a chance to work with a producer. After a brief encounter with an attractive stranger at a gas station who never asks for her number, she assumes she’ll never see him again, not so much. Miles King, captain of the Saints, has sworn off relationships after a failed romance. But when he spots the same bright, unforgettable woman from the gas station at a bar, he isn’t about to let her slip away twice. Despite Mia’s warning about Miles’s playboy reputation, Summer isn’t planning to stay in Chicago forever—so what’s the harm? After spending a night together, Summer heads to the place she’s renting… only to run into Miles again. As it turns out, she’s staying in his home—looking after his cat. With that complication, keeping things friendly seems like the safest choice. But as the days pass and Summer’s return to Nashville looms closer, their chemistry becomes impossible to ignore. They agree it’s temporary—just until she leaves. Everything changes when Summer gets the opportunity to sing with rising star Cash Walker. As their single gains attention, rumors begin to swirl that she and Cash are more than duet partners. With publicity romance, Summer and Miles are pushed to confront what they really mean to each other. Maybe this was never meant to be temporary after all. Now they’re left wondering: can they make a long-distance relationship work while chasing their dreams? And can Summer break free from the speculation surrounding Cash and be out with Miles?
Summer may not have found love on the dating show like Mia and Dominic, but she did walk away with something just as meaningful—an incredible friendship and a chance to work with a producer. After a brief encounter with an attractive stranger at a gas station who never asks for her number, she assumes she’ll never see him again, not so much. Miles King, captain of the Saints, has sworn off relationships after a failed romance. But when he spots the same bright, unforgettable woman from the gas station at a bar, he isn’t about to let her slip away twice. Despite Mia’s warning about Miles’s playboy reputation, Summer isn’t planning to stay in Chicago forever—so what’s the harm? After spending a night together, Summer heads to the place she’s renting… only to run into Miles again. As it turns out, she’s staying in his home—looking after his cat. With that complication, keeping things friendly seems like the safest choice. But as the days pass and Summer’s return to Nashville looms closer, their chemistry becomes impossible to ignore. They agree it’s temporary—just until she leaves. Everything changes when Summer gets the opportunity to sing with rising star Cash Walker. As their single gains attention, rumors begin to swirl that she and Cash are more than duet partners. With publicity romance, Summer and Miles are pushed to confront what they really mean to each other. Maybe this was never meant to be temporary after all. Now they’re left wondering: can they make a long-distance relationship work while chasing their dreams? And can Summer break free from the speculation surrounding Cash and be out with Miles?
March 28, 2026
Thanks to Nikki Callan and House of Hearts for the gifted copy — all opinions are my own.
Summer and Miles 🥹 i love them so much, definitely my new favorite couple in the series.
a few of my favorite quotes: “it’s still going to be hard sometimes” “all things worth having are.” “doesn’t matter how far apart we are. we’ll always be under the same stars”
everyone thought miles was this playboy but really he was just jaded and closed off teddy bear because of how things ended with his ex. as soon as summer and miles met they had an instant connection, scrabble was foreplay which was hot asf. summer takes care of everyone else but there was no one to take care of her until miles came into the picture; he noticed all the small details about her, fed her, got her her first gift which was a pen and journal for her music, fixed her truck. summer and miles had fell hard for each other but were denying their selves of being together because they didn’t want to hold each other back once summer’s album was finished but once they realized being without each other was worse they fell even harder. i loved the small moments they shared like the good luck text before each game, facetime every night while miles was on the road for away games, eating together, spending their off days together..they truly yearned and loved each other and we really got to see that while summer was on tour. i was so happy when summer and cash stood up to paula and cash got to finally live in his truth. i hope we see more of cash in the rest of the series and who his love interest will be since all the wags love him.
Summer and Miles 🥹 i love them so much, definitely my new favorite couple in the series.
a few of my favorite quotes: “it’s still going to be hard sometimes” “all things worth having are.” “doesn’t matter how far apart we are. we’ll always be under the same stars”
everyone thought miles was this playboy but really he was just jaded and closed off teddy bear because of how things ended with his ex. as soon as summer and miles met they had an instant connection, scrabble was foreplay which was hot asf. summer takes care of everyone else but there was no one to take care of her until miles came into the picture; he noticed all the small details about her, fed her, got her her first gift which was a pen and journal for her music, fixed her truck. summer and miles had fell hard for each other but were denying their selves of being together because they didn’t want to hold each other back once summer’s album was finished but once they realized being without each other was worse they fell even harder. i loved the small moments they shared like the good luck text before each game, facetime every night while miles was on the road for away games, eating together, spending their off days together..they truly yearned and loved each other and we really got to see that while summer was on tour. i was so happy when summer and cash stood up to paula and cash got to finally live in his truth. i hope we see more of cash in the rest of the series and who his love interest will be since all the wags love him.
Review of advance copy
Sports romance
Opposites attract
Hockey player x country singer
Roommates
Okay, I need to say this is definitely my favorite book in the Saint Hockey series. I already love Nikki’s writing, and this one was just as amazing as the others.
Summer and Miles… my baby couple 🥹 I still can’t believe I had the opportunity to read this before release, but honestly, I’m not surprised by how good it was.
Summer, my dreamy girl, was everything in this story. An incredible singer, partner, and friend. Her dreams only grew stronger when she met Miles because he became her muse and the love she never knew she needed. She’s so talented and so full of love. Her friendship with the girls was so sweet, and even when writing was hard for her at first, she never gave up. And her friendship with Cash? Such a joy to read.
Miles, the reformed playboy… my new book boyfriend 😉 I can’t even begin to explain how selfless and proud he was of Summer. He was so supportive and so loving towards her. Yes, he has a past, but he never let it stop him from falling for her or caring deeply about her. He’s a great friend, an amazing captain, and also a top-tier cat dad (I could never forget Gracie).
I can’t wait for everyone to read this and fall in love with them the way I did.
Thank you to Nikki Callan and House of Hearts for the opportunity to read this ARC in exchange for my honest opinion 🤍
Opposites attract
Hockey player x country singer
Roommates
Okay, I need to say this is definitely my favorite book in the Saint Hockey series. I already love Nikki’s writing, and this one was just as amazing as the others.
Summer and Miles… my baby couple 🥹 I still can’t believe I had the opportunity to read this before release, but honestly, I’m not surprised by how good it was.
Summer, my dreamy girl, was everything in this story. An incredible singer, partner, and friend. Her dreams only grew stronger when she met Miles because he became her muse and the love she never knew she needed. She’s so talented and so full of love. Her friendship with the girls was so sweet, and even when writing was hard for her at first, she never gave up. And her friendship with Cash? Such a joy to read.
Miles, the reformed playboy… my new book boyfriend 😉 I can’t even begin to explain how selfless and proud he was of Summer. He was so supportive and so loving towards her. Yes, he has a past, but he never let it stop him from falling for her or caring deeply about her. He’s a great friend, an amazing captain, and also a top-tier cat dad (I could never forget Gracie).
I can’t wait for everyone to read this and fall in love with them the way I did.
Thank you to Nikki Callan and House of Hearts for the opportunity to read this ARC in exchange for my honest opinion 🤍
March 31, 2026
I read the arc version without the epilogue so I should take away a star for that reason alone....but it would still be five stars for me!
Miles fell first. I love that trop so much. Not only did he fall first, but he was the sweetest, dreamiest man with a mouth on him and skills for days. He also had a touch of OCD tendencies and anxiety. He put thought behind everything, big and small. Swoon. He was perfectly imperfect.
Summer was...lovely. She was talented, goal oriented, fun, adventurous, caring, and I was here for her relationships with everyone. Gracie. Miles. Mia. Boone. Cash. Tara. Everyone. Both of the MCs were delightful.
🫶🏽 Lines:
I'm done with lukewarm. I deserve a man who wants me fiercely. Loudly. I want the big feelings, the ones that shake loose lyrics. The ones you write songs about. That ruin you a little before building you back up stronger.
And I take great please in being the one to wreck him. Lovingly. Not love-lovingly. But you know what I mean.
Balancing on a thin piece of metal isn't a skill normal people have. ⛸️😂
"Just walk but glide?" I mumble. "Yep, thats clear as mud."
I'm both desperate for time to slow down and terrified it won't matter anyway.
Angry's good. Means you still care enough to be mad. It's when you stop feeling anything that you're in trouble.
Miles fell first. I love that trop so much. Not only did he fall first, but he was the sweetest, dreamiest man with a mouth on him and skills for days. He also had a touch of OCD tendencies and anxiety. He put thought behind everything, big and small. Swoon. He was perfectly imperfect.
Summer was...lovely. She was talented, goal oriented, fun, adventurous, caring, and I was here for her relationships with everyone. Gracie. Miles. Mia. Boone. Cash. Tara. Everyone. Both of the MCs were delightful.
🫶🏽 Lines:
I'm done with lukewarm. I deserve a man who wants me fiercely. Loudly. I want the big feelings, the ones that shake loose lyrics. The ones you write songs about. That ruin you a little before building you back up stronger.
And I take great please in being the one to wreck him. Lovingly. Not love-lovingly. But you know what I mean.
Balancing on a thin piece of metal isn't a skill normal people have. ⛸️😂
"Just walk but glide?" I mumble. "Yep, thats clear as mud."
I'm both desperate for time to slow down and terrified it won't matter anyway.
Angry's good. Means you still care enough to be mad. It's when you stop feeling anything that you're in trouble.
March 30, 2026
Another 5 star from Nikki. I read this one as an ARC, thank you Nikki and team at House of Hearts for the gifted copy.
I loved this story so much. I swear each time I finished reading each book in this series I thought that MMC was the most top tier, swoon worthy book boyfriend and then I read the next one. lol
Summer and Miles were both such perfect characters. I knew from the glimpses we got of Summer in You're the One that I was going to love a full story for her. Miles was the most perfect unexpected match up. One thing about me is I will absolutely eat up a well written meet cute and some fate intervention and this book has both. I was constantly highlighting feel-good adorable moments while I read it on my kindle and once the physical copy came in the mail I finished out with some appropriately colored tabbies (mostly different shades of tangerine, IYKYK)
So far each book had a ending that led us to a pretty obvious idea of which book or characters were coming next but this time I'm not sure. There are a few more characters in this series that I would like to see get their own stories but we will see, Ill devour anything Nikki write either way.
I loved this story so much. I swear each time I finished reading each book in this series I thought that MMC was the most top tier, swoon worthy book boyfriend and then I read the next one. lol
Summer and Miles were both such perfect characters. I knew from the glimpses we got of Summer in You're the One that I was going to love a full story for her. Miles was the most perfect unexpected match up. One thing about me is I will absolutely eat up a well written meet cute and some fate intervention and this book has both. I was constantly highlighting feel-good adorable moments while I read it on my kindle and once the physical copy came in the mail I finished out with some appropriately colored tabbies (mostly different shades of tangerine, IYKYK)
So far each book had a ending that led us to a pretty obvious idea of which book or characters were coming next but this time I'm not sure. There are a few more characters in this series that I would like to see get their own stories but we will see, Ill devour anything Nikki write either way.
March 26, 2026
I want to thank the author for creating this amazing Hockey family! Miles and Summer are the latest in this series and their story got me all choked up!
Miles is a single man living with past failures and afraid to re-live mistakes. These two fight their feelings until they’re about to explode! Miles tries so hard to be the man Summer wants but keep himself detached for fear of history repeating itself. He’s protecting Summer always and hoping in the process he can protect his own heart.
Summer is a breath of fresh air! She’s a talented young woman who is struggling to put her feelings and emotions into song. She shines her Starlight and has everyone adoring her eventually even her broody producer/song writing partner. I hope we get more of Boone!
This book gave me all the feels, their passion was everything you could want, the way they fought their feelings and then fought for them was so emotional. I just loved this one!
Miles is a single man living with past failures and afraid to re-live mistakes. These two fight their feelings until they’re about to explode! Miles tries so hard to be the man Summer wants but keep himself detached for fear of history repeating itself. He’s protecting Summer always and hoping in the process he can protect his own heart.
Summer is a breath of fresh air! She’s a talented young woman who is struggling to put her feelings and emotions into song. She shines her Starlight and has everyone adoring her eventually even her broody producer/song writing partner. I hope we get more of Boone!
This book gave me all the feels, their passion was everything you could want, the way they fought their feelings and then fought for them was so emotional. I just loved this one!
March 27, 2026
For the Record is the third book in Nikki Callan’s Saints Hockey series and follows aspiring country singer Summer and hockey player Miles.
Summer and Miles knocked Hannah and Ryan off the top spot for my favorite couple in this series. They started off with a bang and then tried to be “just friends” even though they both felt it in their bones that they were meant to be so much more. Finally they gave in and I very much appreciated that they didn’t look back. I really liked how supportive they were of each other and knew there was going to be tough times and that they would get through them because they were in it together. The chemistry between them was fun and deeply connected making their bond stronger.
I’ve been enjoying this series so much and I really hope Natalie and Volk’s story is next or a certain single mom and a rookie.
Thank you @authornikkicallan and @houseofheartslit for this eARC in exchange for my honest feedback
Summer and Miles knocked Hannah and Ryan off the top spot for my favorite couple in this series. They started off with a bang and then tried to be “just friends” even though they both felt it in their bones that they were meant to be so much more. Finally they gave in and I very much appreciated that they didn’t look back. I really liked how supportive they were of each other and knew there was going to be tough times and that they would get through them because they were in it together. The chemistry between them was fun and deeply connected making their bond stronger.
I’ve been enjoying this series so much and I really hope Natalie and Volk’s story is next or a certain single mom and a rookie.
Thank you @authornikkicallan and @houseofheartslit for this eARC in exchange for my honest feedback
March 28, 2026
I have enjoyed every single book in this series. Miles and Summer’s story is no different! I knew Summer was going to be a great female main character since her debut in the previous book.
And Miles is so adorable! He’s part golden retriever and part sweetheart with just this heart of gold. Their story is cute as can be - she’s the up and coming country singer and he’s the hockey captain blind sighted by Summer knocking him for a loop.
Their connection is dynamic and feels so natural. I loved the focus on her evolution as a country singer while falling hard for Miles and the competing priorities of career and love - and let’s face it - it’s the balancing act that women try to teeter every single day!
This supporting friends cast of hockey teammates and their partners is perfection! Great friend chemistry and so supportive of each other.
I can’t say enough about this book and this series. Love every page!!
And Miles is so adorable! He’s part golden retriever and part sweetheart with just this heart of gold. Their story is cute as can be - she’s the up and coming country singer and he’s the hockey captain blind sighted by Summer knocking him for a loop.
Their connection is dynamic and feels so natural. I loved the focus on her evolution as a country singer while falling hard for Miles and the competing priorities of career and love - and let’s face it - it’s the balancing act that women try to teeter every single day!
This supporting friends cast of hockey teammates and their partners is perfection! Great friend chemistry and so supportive of each other.
I can’t say enough about this book and this series. Love every page!!
Review of advance copy received from Author
*Review of advance copy received from author*
⭐️4.5 stars⭐️
Thanks to Nikki Callan and House of Hearts for the gifted copy — all opinions are my own. For The Record is the third installment of the Saints Hockey series by Nikki Callan and I think this one might be my favorite! The chemistry between Summer and Miles was off the flippin charts from the beginning of the book! The slow burn and tension from Miles was just *chef’s kiss.*
Throughout the book, Summer and Miles continuously worked hard to support each other in their careers as friends. Watching them try to balance their busy careers without making the other one sacrifice theirs was sad at times (because it almost seemed like their relationship wouldn’t work out) but in the end it was all worth it. 😭
Cash’s character was such a nice addition! Handsome country mega-star who seems to have it all, but is still lonely in this world. I was scared he was going to turn into the villain of this book but I’m glad he became a friend to Summer and the rest of the Saints hockey family.
Overall this is the perfect hockey romance! You’ll love this if you love these tropes:
❤️🔥 Slow burn
💘 Roommates to lovers
🏒🎶 Hockey player x country singer
🏙️ New town
🧡 Found family
⭐️4.5 stars⭐️
Thanks to Nikki Callan and House of Hearts for the gifted copy — all opinions are my own. For The Record is the third installment of the Saints Hockey series by Nikki Callan and I think this one might be my favorite! The chemistry between Summer and Miles was off the flippin charts from the beginning of the book! The slow burn and tension from Miles was just *chef’s kiss.*
Throughout the book, Summer and Miles continuously worked hard to support each other in their careers as friends. Watching them try to balance their busy careers without making the other one sacrifice theirs was sad at times (because it almost seemed like their relationship wouldn’t work out) but in the end it was all worth it. 😭
Cash’s character was such a nice addition! Handsome country mega-star who seems to have it all, but is still lonely in this world. I was scared he was going to turn into the villain of this book but I’m glad he became a friend to Summer and the rest of the Saints hockey family.
Overall this is the perfect hockey romance! You’ll love this if you love these tropes:
❤️🔥 Slow burn
💘 Roommates to lovers
🏒🎶 Hockey player x country singer
🏙️ New town
🧡 Found family
March 25, 2026
This was my second Nikki Callan book, and once again, she did not disappoint. Huge thank you to House of Hearts and Nikki Callan for the ARC…I’m already counting down to that epilogue 🤣
I absolutely loved Summer and Miles. Their chemistry was undeniable from the start, but what really stood out to me was how all-in Miles was. His unwavering support for Summer made their relationship feel so genuine and grounded. The way they showed up for each other through every challenge was not only beautiful but also incredibly believable.
I flew through this book - it completely pulled me in from start to finish. The side characters added so much depth and richness to the story. And the way the plot unfolded, especially how Summer and Miles worked through their struggles, felt authentic and well-developed.
Another winner from Nikki Callan - I can’t wait to see what she gives us next!
I absolutely loved Summer and Miles. Their chemistry was undeniable from the start, but what really stood out to me was how all-in Miles was. His unwavering support for Summer made their relationship feel so genuine and grounded. The way they showed up for each other through every challenge was not only beautiful but also incredibly believable.
I flew through this book - it completely pulled me in from start to finish. The side characters added so much depth and richness to the story. And the way the plot unfolded, especially how Summer and Miles worked through their struggles, felt authentic and well-developed.
Another winner from Nikki Callan - I can’t wait to see what she gives us next!
March 27, 2026
4 ⭐️ 2.5 🌶️
Overall I thought it was a nice love story. Miles previous relationship left him wrecked and never believing he could have a relationship again. This bleeds a lot into his story with Summer. This book showed me that a lot of times we are our own hinderance. We get so stuck and the things we want to say or do and sometimes hold to tightly onto the fear of rejection that we often leave words unsaid. We can go through the scenarios of “what if” until we’re blue in the face but we won’t know until we experience life. I did feel like a lot of their issues were self imposed and very redundant. The important part was that they grew and figure out a way to make it work. I’m not huge into long distance relationships but to each their own.
Overall I thought it was a nice love story. Miles previous relationship left him wrecked and never believing he could have a relationship again. This bleeds a lot into his story with Summer. This book showed me that a lot of times we are our own hinderance. We get so stuck and the things we want to say or do and sometimes hold to tightly onto the fear of rejection that we often leave words unsaid. We can go through the scenarios of “what if” until we’re blue in the face but we won’t know until we experience life. I did feel like a lot of their issues were self imposed and very redundant. The important part was that they grew and figure out a way to make it work. I’m not huge into long distance relationships but to each their own.
March 31, 2026
Thank you to the author and House of Hearts for the ARC! This is my honest review!
For the Record is book 3 of the Saints Hockey series. This can be read as a stand-alone but do recommend reading the series in order!
This story follows "country star in the making" Summer and the Saint's Captain Miles. I found both characters to be adorable in their own way and I think they were incredibly sweet to one another and made a great couple!
I think the glimpses into Miles' past really stood him apart on why he followed through on his actions. This was a cute read but I did feel it was flatter than the other two books in the series prior.
If you're looking for a sweet sports romance where a one-night stand turns into a forced proximity I recommend this story!
For the Record is book 3 of the Saints Hockey series. This can be read as a stand-alone but do recommend reading the series in order!
This story follows "country star in the making" Summer and the Saint's Captain Miles. I found both characters to be adorable in their own way and I think they were incredibly sweet to one another and made a great couple!
I think the glimpses into Miles' past really stood him apart on why he followed through on his actions. This was a cute read but I did feel it was flatter than the other two books in the series prior.
If you're looking for a sweet sports romance where a one-night stand turns into a forced proximity I recommend this story!
Review of advance copy received from Publisher
From the beginning the chemistry between Summer and Miles stands out on the page. Two chance meetings leads to a night to remember.
Summer is in Chicago for six months to follow her dream to be a famous country singer and finds a room at a home that needs a cat sitter, only to find its owner is the man of the night to remember.
Miles is the captain of the ice hockey team and never does the relationship thing and when he finds Summer at his house he tells her the should just be friends but the pull between them is strong.
Miles wants Summer to chase her dreams and working with a famous Country singer is hard and Miles helps her when the going gets tough and through this they become more than friends.
No third act break up but a contract for Summer has her duetting with Cash another Country singer and is forced to pretend to date him. All the while she’s in love with Miles.
With the help of Cash she can finally reveal her romance with Miles for their HEA.
“I received an ARC in exchange for my honest review.”
Summer is in Chicago for six months to follow her dream to be a famous country singer and finds a room at a home that needs a cat sitter, only to find its owner is the man of the night to remember.
Miles is the captain of the ice hockey team and never does the relationship thing and when he finds Summer at his house he tells her the should just be friends but the pull between them is strong.
Miles wants Summer to chase her dreams and working with a famous Country singer is hard and Miles helps her when the going gets tough and through this they become more than friends.
No third act break up but a contract for Summer has her duetting with Cash another Country singer and is forced to pretend to date him. All the while she’s in love with Miles.
With the help of Cash she can finally reveal her romance with Miles for their HEA.
“I received an ARC in exchange for my honest review.”
Review of advance copy
Always love a good hockey romance. 3.5 STARS - This one leaned more on the angsty side early on and took me a second to get used to, but it was still super entertaining. I was intrigued by the athlete/artist relationship. Miles and Summer are cute together, and although I read book 3 in this series as a standalone, I still enjoyed the side characters and didn't feel like I needed to read those 1st, though I likely might eventually! I did see that twist at the end coming, but enjoyed their HEA and would love to read more about them as side characters in the next!
Thank you House of Hearts for the early copy. This is an honest review!
Thank you House of Hearts for the early copy. This is an honest review!
March 25, 2026
thank you nikki for the arc!!!
i loved this book - easily a 5 stars.
as a hockey romance girlie this book had everything i love. found family, forced proximity, one night stand, and roommates.
the chemistry between summer and miles was very obvious from the start. miles is such a top tier book boyfriend i mean he counted her smiles!!!! he was so supportive of summer in everything she did and was truly her biggest fan. summer is new to town and is trying to pursue her career in being a country singer. she finds herself being roommates with miles who is just what she needs as she tries to navigate her new career.
i loved this book - easily a 5 stars.
as a hockey romance girlie this book had everything i love. found family, forced proximity, one night stand, and roommates.
the chemistry between summer and miles was very obvious from the start. miles is such a top tier book boyfriend i mean he counted her smiles!!!! he was so supportive of summer in everything she did and was truly her biggest fan. summer is new to town and is trying to pursue her career in being a country singer. she finds herself being roommates with miles who is just what she needs as she tries to navigate her new career.
March 27, 2026
I'm so glad Summer got her on HEA. When you meet her in You're the One, you cannot help but fall in love with her. That sweet southern charm was too hard to resist and Miles was the perfect compliment to her. (with his slutty glasses 👓)
I loved how these two came together. Not from some outlandish meeting or freak happenstance, they just met twice in the same day at the most unlikely places, and clicked. Their journey to overcoming the obstacles they placed in front of themselves to each other was both sweet and heartbreaking.
I did love the inclusion of Cash! I loved his character and hope he sticks around. I cannot wait for Easton and Ada's story next!
I loved how these two came together. Not from some outlandish meeting or freak happenstance, they just met twice in the same day at the most unlikely places, and clicked. Their journey to overcoming the obstacles they placed in front of themselves to each other was both sweet and heartbreaking.
I did love the inclusion of Cash! I loved his character and hope he sticks around. I cannot wait for Easton and Ada's story next!
March 29, 2026
I don’t think I’ve ever wanted a book to be longer more than this one.
From the very beginning, I was rooting for Summer and Miles. The way they did everything they could to make their relationship work while still maintaining their careers was so well done. The care they have for each other is completely swoon worthy!
And the spicy scenes?! I loved every moment. 😌
Even the side characters were great, which just made the story feel even fuller. I truly didn’t want this book to end…my only complaint is that it should’ve been longer.
Thank you to the author and publisher for the ARC! All opinions are my own.
From the very beginning, I was rooting for Summer and Miles. The way they did everything they could to make their relationship work while still maintaining their careers was so well done. The care they have for each other is completely swoon worthy!
And the spicy scenes?! I loved every moment. 😌
Even the side characters were great, which just made the story feel even fuller. I truly didn’t want this book to end…my only complaint is that it should’ve been longer.
Thank you to the author and publisher for the ARC! All opinions are my own.
March 31, 2026
This book was just soo good from the plot to the tension and romance to the supporting characters. I loved Miles and Summer so much and was honestly just rooting for them to get together the entire time. The banter between them was so good and I was honestly kicking my feet while reading some of it. I loved that even though their dreams were pulling them apart, they found a way to be together and didn't let that keep them from one another.
This was my first book in the series and I already know I'm going back to read the previous ones because I'm sure they're as good as this one! Thank you to the author and House of Hearts for gifting me this arc.
This was my first book in the series and I already know I'm going back to read the previous ones because I'm sure they're as good as this one! Thank you to the author and House of Hearts for gifting me this arc.
March 29, 2026
3.5⭐️3🌶️
Thank you Nikki Callan & House of Hearts for the ARC!
I think the reason why it’s not a 4 is a me problem. I didn’t read the first 2 books in the series and it felt quite heavy on the instalove which I’m not 100% sold on. These things always affect my ratings. That being said it was still adorable, I really loved Summer. I loved how bold her character was, and Miles’ cute little overwhelming moments where he loses control, such a sweetie. I’m quite tempted to go back and read the first 2 so I understand the group dynamics more. Overall, you can’t really go wrong with an ice hockey romance in my eyes. Give me a book on Cash AND Boone I’ll be there.
🧡 Dual POV
🏒 Flirty Nicknames
🧡 Forced Proximity
🏒 Found Family
🧡 Found Home
🏒 Hockey
🧡 New Town, New Start
🏒 One Night Stand
🧡 Opposites Attract
🏒 Roommates
🧡 Sports Romance
🏒 Talks About Courage and Big Dreams
🧡 Reformed Playboy
Spicy Chapters
🌶️ 4, 5, 26, 29, 30, 37, 49
Thank you Nikki Callan & House of Hearts for the ARC!
I think the reason why it’s not a 4 is a me problem. I didn’t read the first 2 books in the series and it felt quite heavy on the instalove which I’m not 100% sold on. These things always affect my ratings. That being said it was still adorable, I really loved Summer. I loved how bold her character was, and Miles’ cute little overwhelming moments where he loses control, such a sweetie. I’m quite tempted to go back and read the first 2 so I understand the group dynamics more. Overall, you can’t really go wrong with an ice hockey romance in my eyes. Give me a book on Cash AND Boone I’ll be there.
🧡 Dual POV
🏒 Flirty Nicknames
🧡 Forced Proximity
🏒 Found Family
🧡 Found Home
🏒 Hockey
🧡 New Town, New Start
🏒 One Night Stand
🧡 Opposites Attract
🏒 Roommates
🧡 Sports Romance
🏒 Talks About Courage and Big Dreams
🧡 Reformed Playboy
Spicy Chapters
🌶️ 4, 5, 26, 29, 30, 37, 49
March 29, 2026
Thank you House of Heart and Nikki Callan for giving me the chance to read this fantastic ARC book!!! The romance in this was everything, and made for such a sweet love story!!! Plus both the main characters were so likeable, I couldn’t help but root for them from the first page. While I would have liked to have seen a bit more of some of the side characters at times, especially as I’m a big fan of the found family trope, the focus on the main characters definitely immerses readers in their romance. This is a great read for those who enjoy a forced proximity, roommates to lovers, hockey romance- 4⭐️
Tropes
- ONS
- Roommates to lovers
- Friends to lovers
- He falls first
- Forced proximity
Spice level- 2/5🌶️
Tropes
- ONS
- Roommates to lovers
- Friends to lovers
- He falls first
- Forced proximity
Spice level- 2/5🌶️
March 27, 2026
✨ARC Review✨
For the Record by Nikki Callan
Quick Look-
Format: eARC
Genre: hockey romance
Rating: 4.5 ⭐️
Spice level: 3.5 🌶️
Recommend: yes!!
Full review-
Omg….. I absolutely ADORED miles and summer. The forced proximity combined with the *alleged* one night stand was perfection 👌🏼. Miles was so raw and honest about his past and where his head was at. This had the perfect amount of hockey, but it didn’t take over the whole story. I love a good boss couple that can chase their dreams together! I can’t wait to read the extended epilogue.
For the Record by Nikki Callan
Quick Look-
Format: eARC
Genre: hockey romance
Rating: 4.5 ⭐️
Spice level: 3.5 🌶️
Recommend: yes!!
Full review-
Omg….. I absolutely ADORED miles and summer. The forced proximity combined with the *alleged* one night stand was perfection 👌🏼. Miles was so raw and honest about his past and where his head was at. This had the perfect amount of hockey, but it didn’t take over the whole story. I love a good boss couple that can chase their dreams together! I can’t wait to read the extended epilogue.
Review of advance copy received from Publisher
ARC review:
This is definitely one of my top books so far for the year! I completely fell in love with Summer & Miles! This book had me completely hooked from the very beginning. I loved their journey together & the growing they both did as individuals throughout. I loved this friend group & I will absolutely be going back to read the previous books in this series. The role Cash played in this was just perfect & I just loved their whole story.
Thank you so much for this early copy!
This is definitely one of my top books so far for the year! I completely fell in love with Summer & Miles! This book had me completely hooked from the very beginning. I loved their journey together & the growing they both did as individuals throughout. I loved this friend group & I will absolutely be going back to read the previous books in this series. The role Cash played in this was just perfect & I just loved their whole story.
Thank you so much for this early copy!
March 26, 2026
5⭐️ 2🌶️
Oh my GOD I adored this. So much. I love how easily Miles fell into becoming a full on golden retriever for Summer. Seeing how supportive he was and seeing how she finally got the love she was deserving was so sweet. A reformed playboy and a rising country star who find a fated love that’s so pure from the very beginning. If you’re looking for a new hockey romance, I’d absolutely pick this one up.
Oh my GOD I adored this. So much. I love how easily Miles fell into becoming a full on golden retriever for Summer. Seeing how supportive he was and seeing how she finally got the love she was deserving was so sweet. A reformed playboy and a rising country star who find a fated love that’s so pure from the very beginning. If you’re looking for a new hockey romance, I’d absolutely pick this one up.
March 30, 2026
I received an ARC in exchange for my honest review and I honestly don't know which book in this series is my favorite so far and who is next!? oh man.. I really am curious about that.
This series is fun because it not only is a quick read but the tropes change and you are invested in the characters and how they interconnect. Sure they can all be read as standalone, but much better to read in order and build the plot line that way.
All around a great, fun read..
This series is fun because it not only is a quick read but the tropes change and you are invested in the characters and how they interconnect. Sure they can all be read as standalone, but much better to read in order and build the plot line that way.
All around a great, fun read..
April 1, 2026
Nikki Callan’s The Record is a fun hockey romance with the perfect sweet-and-spicy balance. Country singer Summer Starling and NHL captain Miles King become accidental roommates after a one-night stand, navigating a temporary arrangement as she records an album in Chicago and he tries not to fall in love. This is a light, engaging read full of chemistry, tension, and heart. Thank you to Nikki Callan for the ARC.
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