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The Good Girls of NE University #1
Getting the Goalie
Being the child of a hockey legend is great and all, until you figure out that people either respect you for it or think you've only gotten as far as you have because of the name on your jersey. I may be Cam Hardy's daughter, but I've worked my butt off for every minute
I've earned on the ice.
When I land at NE University, I'm eager for a fresh start and a new season of hockey to begin. But when a ghost from my past—one I never wanted in my present—comes out of nowhere, I learn quickly that even the biggest campus can become small, fast. Especially when said ghost has made it his mission to pursue me. My dad forbids it.
But unfortunately for us both, guys like Hendrix Hunt don't back down from a challenge. No, just the opposite, actually.
Hendrix is the bad boy on campus with a mile-long list of debatable choices under his belt and an abnormally large chip on his shoulder. And when he lets me see his softer side, I fall for him—heart first. But just when I think I can trust him, he flips the script, reminding me that I can't.
So when he comes back again-this time, with a grand gesture—
I know I should guard my heart like I guard my goal. But the reality is, unlike facing my opponents on the ice...
I never stood a chance against Hendrix Hunt.
I've earned on the ice.
When I land at NE University, I'm eager for a fresh start and a new season of hockey to begin. But when a ghost from my past—one I never wanted in my present—comes out of nowhere, I learn quickly that even the biggest campus can become small, fast. Especially when said ghost has made it his mission to pursue me. My dad forbids it.
But unfortunately for us both, guys like Hendrix Hunt don't back down from a challenge. No, just the opposite, actually.
Hendrix is the bad boy on campus with a mile-long list of debatable choices under his belt and an abnormally large chip on his shoulder. And when he lets me see his softer side, I fall for him—heart first. But just when I think I can trust him, he flips the script, reminding me that I can't.
So when he comes back again-this time, with a grand gesture—
I know I should guard my heart like I guard my goal. But the reality is, unlike facing my opponents on the ice...
I never stood a chance against Hendrix Hunt.
302 pages, Kindle Edition
Published January 15, 2026
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About the author
Hannah Gray
31 books1,375 followersHannah Gray spends her days in vacationland, living in a small, quaint town on the coast of Maine. She is an avid reader of contemporary romance and is always in competition with herself to read more books every year.
During the day, she loves on her three perfect-to-her daughters and tries to be the best mom she can be. But once she tucks them in at night--okay, scratch that. Once they fall asleep next to her in her bed--because their bedrooms apparently have monsters in them--she dives into her own fantasy world, staying awake well into the late-night hours, typing away stories about her characters. As much as she loves being a wife and mom--and she certainly does love it--reading and writing are her outlet, giving her a place to travel far away while still physically being with her family.
She married her better half in 2013, and he's been putting up with her craziness every day since. As her anchor, he's her one constant in this insane, forever-changing world.
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During the day, she loves on her three perfect-to-her daughters and tries to be the best mom she can be. But once she tucks them in at night--okay, scratch that. Once they fall asleep next to her in her bed--because their bedrooms apparently have monsters in them--she dives into her own fantasy world, staying awake well into the late-night hours, typing away stories about her characters. As much as she loves being a wife and mom--and she certainly does love it--reading and writing are her outlet, giving her a place to travel far away while still physically being with her family.
She married her better half in 2013, and he's been putting up with her craziness every day since. As her anchor, he's her one constant in this insane, forever-changing world.
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Twitter: @AuthorHannahGr1
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February 9, 2026
Hendrix Hunt has a chip on his shoulder for everyone who grew up with a white picket fence. Isla Hardy is no exception. Until she is.
I loved the fresh take on the sports subgenre, with both main characters being athletes. Isla’s background, albeit privileged, gave her an unexpected depth. That said, there wasn’t tremendous growth in either the relationship or characters themselves. However, it was a perfectly sweet and fluffy read - exactly what I was looking for. So, no complaints in that regard.
Rating: ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
Burn: 🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥
Darkness: 🤍
Heat: 🌶️🌶️
Range of Emotions: 🙄🥵😢🫠😍
Ending: 💗 {HEA}
POV: 👫🏻 {Dual | Present • Past}
🗄️ Genre: Contemporary Romance
🗂️ Subgenre(s): New Adult, Sports
✨ Tropes: Bad Boy x Good Girl, Billionaire, Enemies-to-Lovers, Forbidden, Opposites Attract, Rich Girl x Poor Boy
💫 Microtropes: Boy Obsessed, Jersey Moment, “Make Me Forget”, Pet Name, Tragic Past
🔆 Character: Athlete, Student
💋 Kinks: Finger Licking Good
🤰🏻 Pregnancy: Epilogue
🚩 Red Flags: Alphahole, Jealous/Possessive/Obsessive
⛔️ Safety Squad: n/a
📍 Setting: College
⚠️ Warning: This sweet and steamy read will leave your panties damp and your cheeks flushed.
📣 Type: Getting the Goalie is the first book in The Good Girls of NE University series, but can be read as a standalone.
🛑 Be Advised: My Goodreads shelves are … explicit in both senses. As such, they could be considered spoiler-y.
I loved the fresh take on the sports subgenre, with both main characters being athletes. Isla’s background, albeit privileged, gave her an unexpected depth. That said, there wasn’t tremendous growth in either the relationship or characters themselves. However, it was a perfectly sweet and fluffy read - exactly what I was looking for. So, no complaints in that regard.
Rating: ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
Burn: 🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥
Darkness: 🤍
Heat: 🌶️🌶️
Range of Emotions: 🙄🥵😢🫠😍
Ending: 💗 {HEA}
POV: 👫🏻 {Dual | Present • Past}
🗄️ Genre: Contemporary Romance
🗂️ Subgenre(s): New Adult, Sports
✨ Tropes: Bad Boy x Good Girl, Billionaire, Enemies-to-Lovers, Forbidden, Opposites Attract, Rich Girl x Poor Boy
💫 Microtropes: Boy Obsessed, Jersey Moment, “Make Me Forget”, Pet Name, Tragic Past
🔆 Character: Athlete, Student
💋 Kinks: Finger Licking Good
🤰🏻 Pregnancy: Epilogue
🚩 Red Flags: Alphahole, Jealous/Possessive/Obsessive
⛔️ Safety Squad: n/a
📍 Setting: College
⚠️ Warning: This sweet and steamy read will leave your panties damp and your cheeks flushed.
📣 Type: Getting the Goalie is the first book in The Good Girls of NE University series, but can be read as a standalone.
🛑 Be Advised: My Goodreads shelves are … explicit in both senses. As such, they could be considered spoiler-y.
January 15, 2026
The way this book made me lose sleep. Sleep that I have no business losing as it is. But I couldn’t help it. I don’t know what was in this book but once I picked it up, I couldn’t put it down!
I’m a huge sucker for a broken boy MMC. An MMC who is misunderstood with a childhood that's made him jaded. Who’s angry for the life that he has been dealt. One who is tortured. My bleeding heart loves an MMC like that with my whole entire being. And usually when there is a book in a series with that kind of MMC, that is my favorite in the series. With that being said, it should come to no surprise how much I love Hendrix. This boy is so broken. He’s angry with the hand that he has been dealt. He’s the bad boy of NEU. So naturally, he has his sights on good girl Isla Hardy. And you know what Isla is exactly what he needs and deserves in life.
I'm just going to say this, if Hannah writes it, I'm going to devour it. Because what do you mean, I'm a 37 year old woman who straight devoured a college romance? I have no business loving this as much as I did. I showed up for the love story and stayed for all of the Puck Boys who are all daddies make appearances. Like Cam Hardy in full on over protective dad mode... I'm feral! Not to mention, Hannah tying in the Bay Shark series as well. The nugget of info for my favorite couple was not on my BINGO card but let me tell you something, it got me a little choked up.
Babes, I loved this story so much. There is just something about the bad boy x good girl trope that gets me every time. Hannah, this book was pure perfection!
You should read this book if you like:
- Hockey Romance
- Dual Athletes
- Bad Boy x Good Girl
- Broken Boy
- Hate to Love
- Boy Obsessed
- Second Gen
* I would like to say a HUGE THANK YOU to Hannah Gray for allowing me to read Getting the Goalie as an ARC in exchange for my honest thoughts, opinions and review.
I’m a huge sucker for a broken boy MMC. An MMC who is misunderstood with a childhood that's made him jaded. Who’s angry for the life that he has been dealt. One who is tortured. My bleeding heart loves an MMC like that with my whole entire being. And usually when there is a book in a series with that kind of MMC, that is my favorite in the series. With that being said, it should come to no surprise how much I love Hendrix. This boy is so broken. He’s angry with the hand that he has been dealt. He’s the bad boy of NEU. So naturally, he has his sights on good girl Isla Hardy. And you know what Isla is exactly what he needs and deserves in life.
I'm just going to say this, if Hannah writes it, I'm going to devour it. Because what do you mean, I'm a 37 year old woman who straight devoured a college romance? I have no business loving this as much as I did. I showed up for the love story and stayed for all of the Puck Boys who are all daddies make appearances. Like Cam Hardy in full on over protective dad mode... I'm feral! Not to mention, Hannah tying in the Bay Shark series as well. The nugget of info for my favorite couple was not on my BINGO card but let me tell you something, it got me a little choked up.
Babes, I loved this story so much. There is just something about the bad boy x good girl trope that gets me every time. Hannah, this book was pure perfection!
You should read this book if you like:
- Hockey Romance
- Dual Athletes
- Bad Boy x Good Girl
- Broken Boy
- Hate to Love
- Boy Obsessed
- Second Gen
* I would like to say a HUGE THANK YOU to Hannah Gray for allowing me to read Getting the Goalie as an ARC in exchange for my honest thoughts, opinions and review.
January 21, 2026
5🌟, 3🌶️
This book had absolutely no business pulling me in as hard as it did, but once I started, I was done for.
What I thought would be a light college hockey romance quickly turned into an emotional, can’t-put-it-down read that cost me sleep and wrecked me in the best way. There was something about the pacing, the tension, and the emotional weight that made it impossible to step away.
Hendrix Hunt is exactly my weakness in a male main character. He’s broken, angry, and shaped by a past that never gave him a fair chance, and my heart ached for him from the very beginning. Isla Hardy is strong, driven, and determined to carve out her own identity beyond her famous last name, and the way she stands her ground on and off the ice made me love her instantly. Their bad boy x good girl dynamic is full of slow-burn tension, vulnerability, and an almost painful emotional pull as they slowly let each other see the parts they keep hidden from everyone else.
What truly elevated this story for me was the depth of emotion woven throughout. The angst felt raw, the connection felt real, and the familiar faces from the Puck Boys world added so much heart and nostalgia. I laughed, swooned, and teared up more than once, completely invested in every moment.
This book left me emotional, satisfied, and already craving more from this series.
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Special thanks to Hannah Gray and The Smuthood for providing this Advanced Reader Copy. All opinions expressed are entirely my own. ✨
This book had absolutely no business pulling me in as hard as it did, but once I started, I was done for.
What I thought would be a light college hockey romance quickly turned into an emotional, can’t-put-it-down read that cost me sleep and wrecked me in the best way. There was something about the pacing, the tension, and the emotional weight that made it impossible to step away.
Hendrix Hunt is exactly my weakness in a male main character. He’s broken, angry, and shaped by a past that never gave him a fair chance, and my heart ached for him from the very beginning. Isla Hardy is strong, driven, and determined to carve out her own identity beyond her famous last name, and the way she stands her ground on and off the ice made me love her instantly. Their bad boy x good girl dynamic is full of slow-burn tension, vulnerability, and an almost painful emotional pull as they slowly let each other see the parts they keep hidden from everyone else.
What truly elevated this story for me was the depth of emotion woven throughout. The angst felt raw, the connection felt real, and the familiar faces from the Puck Boys world added so much heart and nostalgia. I laughed, swooned, and teared up more than once, completely invested in every moment.
This book left me emotional, satisfied, and already craving more from this series.
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Special thanks to Hannah Gray and The Smuthood for providing this Advanced Reader Copy. All opinions expressed are entirely my own. ✨
January 16, 2026
This was a cute enemies to lovers read. Isla is from a hockey legend family and Hendrix is the cocky hockey player who has a traumatic past. Hendrix and Isla had a moment together and he hasn’t been able to stop thinking of Isla. When Isla lands at NE University she runs into Hendrix. Hendrix makes it his mission to pursues Isla and he doesn’t back down from a challenge.
January 15, 2026
4.5 ⭐️
Let’s start off with the cameos!!
🎉 seeing some of the puck boys made my heart happy.
And our lead girl being Cam Hardy’s daughter. 💕
Isla x Hendrix 🏒
College aged
Hockey player & hockey player!
Enemies to lovers vibes
He’s obsessed!!
Hate to love
Touch her and ☠️
But also the humor was solid
And like any Hannah Gray book we get the emotional depth.
Hendrix is the broken bad boy , wrong side of the tracks childhood
Islas the “golden girl”
I loved him using her jersey number as a nickname
Quick paced but packs a punch.
Excited for this series!
Arc review ✨
Let’s start off with the cameos!!
🎉 seeing some of the puck boys made my heart happy.
And our lead girl being Cam Hardy’s daughter. 💕
Isla x Hendrix 🏒
College aged
Hockey player & hockey player!
Enemies to lovers vibes
He’s obsessed!!
Hate to love
Touch her and ☠️
But also the humor was solid
And like any Hannah Gray book we get the emotional depth.
Hendrix is the broken bad boy , wrong side of the tracks childhood
Islas the “golden girl”
I loved him using her jersey number as a nickname
Quick paced but packs a punch.
Excited for this series!
Arc review ✨
January 16, 2026
#Review: *Getting The Goalie* - Hannah Grey - ARC [18+]
4.9/5✨
3/5🌶️
They were both two talented hockey players who first met at a special camp destined for this sport. They didn't get along but something pulled them together. Isla and Hendrix were totally different: she was the good girl, with an immaculate image, and he was the bad boy, with a complicated, deranged past. They didn't think that they would see each other again, but what happenes when Hendrix shows up exactly at the school you go to? Will they still be loathing each other or something different will happen and simply give into that insane attraction?
We definitely had here a serious case of obsession!🤭 Hendrix wasn't kidding when he put his mind into conquer Isla's heart, even though he knew so well that they won't be seen with good eyes by the others and that he was not good enough for her. But those feelings were way stronger and I really liked how patient he was. Isla was for sure that right person who got out the best of Hendrix, making him desire more from his life. I loved that constant banter between them, that slow burn and how their connection was built. It was so nice to see them so vulnerable to one another and I simply loved each scene where they were together, with their hearts completely open. (that car scene!🥺🥵) They were so sweet and their connection was so raw that you could just feel that sorrow from Hendrix's soul.
I truly haven't expected for this story to be so angsty, but it was definitely something which I completely adored! I thought that it was going to be a happy sports romance story, but it turned out to be so much more, being way more emotional and complex than what I initially thought. I fell in love with these characters and their fragile stories and now I'm super excited about this series, wanting so bad that next book!
Million thanks to The Smuthood and Hannah for accepting me and offering me this e-ARC.💖
✨Tropes
▫️Broken Bad Boy / Good Girl
▫️Opposites Attract
▫️Boy Obsessed
▫️He Falls Harder
▫️Hate To Want
▫️Touch Her & Die
▫️Sports Romance
▫️Hockey Player MMC & FMC
4.9/5✨
3/5🌶️
They were both two talented hockey players who first met at a special camp destined for this sport. They didn't get along but something pulled them together. Isla and Hendrix were totally different: she was the good girl, with an immaculate image, and he was the bad boy, with a complicated, deranged past. They didn't think that they would see each other again, but what happenes when Hendrix shows up exactly at the school you go to? Will they still be loathing each other or something different will happen and simply give into that insane attraction?
We definitely had here a serious case of obsession!🤭 Hendrix wasn't kidding when he put his mind into conquer Isla's heart, even though he knew so well that they won't be seen with good eyes by the others and that he was not good enough for her. But those feelings were way stronger and I really liked how patient he was. Isla was for sure that right person who got out the best of Hendrix, making him desire more from his life. I loved that constant banter between them, that slow burn and how their connection was built. It was so nice to see them so vulnerable to one another and I simply loved each scene where they were together, with their hearts completely open. (that car scene!🥺🥵) They were so sweet and their connection was so raw that you could just feel that sorrow from Hendrix's soul.
I truly haven't expected for this story to be so angsty, but it was definitely something which I completely adored! I thought that it was going to be a happy sports romance story, but it turned out to be so much more, being way more emotional and complex than what I initially thought. I fell in love with these characters and their fragile stories and now I'm super excited about this series, wanting so bad that next book!
Million thanks to The Smuthood and Hannah for accepting me and offering me this e-ARC.💖
✨Tropes
▫️Broken Bad Boy / Good Girl
▫️Opposites Attract
▫️Boy Obsessed
▫️He Falls Harder
▫️Hate To Want
▫️Touch Her & Die
▫️Sports Romance
▫️Hockey Player MMC & FMC
January 3, 2026
What a way to kick off my 2026 reading year! I am just so obsessed with Isla and Hendrix. I absolutely love The Puck Boys of Brooks University series so I was so excited for this second generation spin off about the NE University girls, and it totally delivered! I loved Hendrix and his character development and Isla was someone I wanted to be friends with. They were amazing characters individually but I LOVED them as a couple! I also loved getting to see some of the OG hockey boys again!
This story has it all! It's got all the laughs and heartwarming vibes but with plenty of spice and some emotional moments that gave me all the feels. This book and these characters are going to be living rent free in my head for a long, long time. If you’re looking for a new hockey romance obsession, this is definitely it!
A huge thank you to Hannah Gray and her team for an ARC of this book. I voluntarily read and gave an honest review.
This story has it all! It's got all the laughs and heartwarming vibes but with plenty of spice and some emotional moments that gave me all the feels. This book and these characters are going to be living rent free in my head for a long, long time. If you’re looking for a new hockey romance obsession, this is definitely it!
A huge thank you to Hannah Gray and her team for an ARC of this book. I voluntarily read and gave an honest review.
January 17, 2026
God I love a second gen book so much and this one did not disappoint!!
Cam Hardy was one of the very first hockey men I met.. and to see him as a grown up, with Isla as the FMC of her own story was EVERYTHING. every cameo in this book had me squealing - I loved it so much.
Isla and Hendrix were polar opposites but they just fit together. They bought out the best in each other and Hendrix jsir wanted to protect and take care of Isla which was so sweet. Once Isla got to know Hendrix more, she fell so hard. He had his demons but the way he overcame these was so special. He slotted into Isla’s family so well which is something he desperately craved. Hannah writes such a good “broken boy” - there was absolutely a reason brody and Cade are my favs too!
I’m super excited to see where this series goes! Thank you for the arc, Hannah!
Read if you like:
- second generation series
- college athletes
- broken boy x good girl
- hate to want you
Cam Hardy was one of the very first hockey men I met.. and to see him as a grown up, with Isla as the FMC of her own story was EVERYTHING. every cameo in this book had me squealing - I loved it so much.
Isla and Hendrix were polar opposites but they just fit together. They bought out the best in each other and Hendrix jsir wanted to protect and take care of Isla which was so sweet. Once Isla got to know Hendrix more, she fell so hard. He had his demons but the way he overcame these was so special. He slotted into Isla’s family so well which is something he desperately craved. Hannah writes such a good “broken boy” - there was absolutely a reason brody and Cade are my favs too!
I’m super excited to see where this series goes! Thank you for the arc, Hannah!
Read if you like:
- second generation series
- college athletes
- broken boy x good girl
- hate to want you
January 20, 2026
I was an ARC reader for this one and I am so glad I was given the opportunity!
This was such a cute and sweet read! I really enjoyed it. Hockey romances are my favorite in the sports trope. Hendrix and Isla are insta burn and they keep it steady with plenty of obstacles getting in their way. I FLOVE a broken bad boy and a sweet good girl. THE HEAT between them was 🥵🔥 Isla, the golden child, from a famous NHL family, was full of sass and a side of take no shit. Hendrix is as possessive as they come and touch her, nay, even look at her, and die.
The side characters were awesome and I love how it was set up for us to get more books about some of them. I really enjoyed the easy pace of reading, a steady flow and it kept my attention fully engaged.
This was such a cute and sweet read! I really enjoyed it. Hockey romances are my favorite in the sports trope. Hendrix and Isla are insta burn and they keep it steady with plenty of obstacles getting in their way. I FLOVE a broken bad boy and a sweet good girl. THE HEAT between them was 🥵🔥 Isla, the golden child, from a famous NHL family, was full of sass and a side of take no shit. Hendrix is as possessive as they come and touch her, nay, even look at her, and die.
The side characters were awesome and I love how it was set up for us to get more books about some of them. I really enjoyed the easy pace of reading, a steady flow and it kept my attention fully engaged.
January 9, 2026
2.5 🌟
I had a really hard time with this book and pushed myself to finish it, hoping it would eventually click, but unfortunately it never did.
I liked the idea of the story, but I struggled with the execution. Both main characters, Hendrix and Isla, felt very childish to me. They were placed in adult situations, yet their thoughts and reactions came across as immature and unrealistic, which made it difficult to connect with them or become invested in their relationship. Reading often felt forced rather than enjoyable.
I really wanted to like the whole college hockey angle and the idea of proving yourself when you have a famous last name, because that usually works for me. Isla’s determination to earn her place was something I appreciated, and Hendrix had moments where I thought he could be interesting, but overall their behavior kept pulling me out of the story and made it hard to stay invested in them as a couple.
This ultimately comes down to personal taste and possibly the writing style not working for me. While this book wasn’t for me, I do hope others enjoy the series more than I did.
I had a really hard time with this book and pushed myself to finish it, hoping it would eventually click, but unfortunately it never did.
I liked the idea of the story, but I struggled with the execution. Both main characters, Hendrix and Isla, felt very childish to me. They were placed in adult situations, yet their thoughts and reactions came across as immature and unrealistic, which made it difficult to connect with them or become invested in their relationship. Reading often felt forced rather than enjoyable.
I really wanted to like the whole college hockey angle and the idea of proving yourself when you have a famous last name, because that usually works for me. Isla’s determination to earn her place was something I appreciated, and Hendrix had moments where I thought he could be interesting, but overall their behavior kept pulling me out of the story and made it hard to stay invested in them as a couple.
This ultimately comes down to personal taste and possibly the writing style not working for me. While this book wasn’t for me, I do hope others enjoy the series more than I did.
January 1, 2026
Anyone who knows me knows Puck Boy is a book that affected me on a molecular level. And the biggest reason for that wasn’t just the relationship between the MCs, but also the relationship between the MMC and the FMC’s daughter. So when Hannah announced she was finally giving us Isla’s story, saying I was excited is an understatement.
GTG is Hannah writing at her best. You love a broken boy who works to be better for the girl he loves (à la Cade and Brody, iykyk)? Hendrix is your man. You like to see tough FMCs who don’t back down from a challenge? You’ll love to see Isla dominate on the ice. You like your romance with a side of emotional, happy tears? Got you covered. New to Hannah? This can be read as a standalone. Well-read in the Hannah-verse? You’ll see SO MANY favorites make cameos. Sprinkle in the hate-to-want-you banter and a boy obsessed and it’s just everything wonderful about college hockey romance.
There was absolutely no better way to start off a next-gen series than with Isla and Hendrix’s story. 2026 is about to be the year of the female athlete and the men who fall to their knees for them.
GTG is Hannah writing at her best. You love a broken boy who works to be better for the girl he loves (à la Cade and Brody, iykyk)? Hendrix is your man. You like to see tough FMCs who don’t back down from a challenge? You’ll love to see Isla dominate on the ice. You like your romance with a side of emotional, happy tears? Got you covered. New to Hannah? This can be read as a standalone. Well-read in the Hannah-verse? You’ll see SO MANY favorites make cameos. Sprinkle in the hate-to-want-you banter and a boy obsessed and it’s just everything wonderful about college hockey romance.
There was absolutely no better way to start off a next-gen series than with Isla and Hendrix’s story. 2026 is about to be the year of the female athlete and the men who fall to their knees for them.
February 10, 2026
Rating: ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️/5
Spice: 🌶️🌶️.5/5
•Hendrix & Isla
The Good Girls of NEU book 1
*I was provided an ARC of this book by the author and their promotion team
Hendrix and Isla's story will go down as one of my fav Hannah books EVER! I truly believe this is some of her best writing/ storytelling, and I will happily DIE on this hill!!
We met Isla Hardy as a toddler in her parent's book, Puck Boy, but she's all grown up now and blazing her on own trail as star of NEU's women's hockey team. It's a rebuilding year for the team and when Isla is tasked with stepping in the goalie position, she's determined to prove that her place on the team was earned and not given because of her last name. The complication she never saw coming was Hendrix Hunt...the new star of the men's team. Once upon a time, he was the boy who saw her at her worst, and their short time together is a secret she was willing to take to her grave. Despite her brain and every person in her life telling her to stay away from Hendrix, she can't ignore her heart. Isla recognizes the same brokenness in Hendrix she sees in herself. There's a pull that keeps bringing them together, and eventually that pull is irresistible...
When Hannah announced a second gen story, I was ALL over it, but she absolutely blown me away with this story! Hendrix really is just a boy trying to be better with the cards life has dealt him and my heart HURT for his story! Hendrix and Isla were truly kindred spirits, and it was beautiful watching how they navigated their traumas together, and became better for it! I LOVE how much Hannah tied in all the puck boys we've grown to love and what a large role they played in shaping these characters. I laughed, SOBBED, and kicked my feet in joy all throughout this story! I cannot rave about this book enough and will spend the rest of my life recommending it! I really believe it's only up from here for Hannah and I cannot wait to see where she takes us with the rest of this series!
*available on KU
Spice: 🌶️🌶️.5/5
•Hendrix & Isla
The Good Girls of NEU book 1
*I was provided an ARC of this book by the author and their promotion team
Hendrix and Isla's story will go down as one of my fav Hannah books EVER! I truly believe this is some of her best writing/ storytelling, and I will happily DIE on this hill!!
We met Isla Hardy as a toddler in her parent's book, Puck Boy, but she's all grown up now and blazing her on own trail as star of NEU's women's hockey team. It's a rebuilding year for the team and when Isla is tasked with stepping in the goalie position, she's determined to prove that her place on the team was earned and not given because of her last name. The complication she never saw coming was Hendrix Hunt...the new star of the men's team. Once upon a time, he was the boy who saw her at her worst, and their short time together is a secret she was willing to take to her grave. Despite her brain and every person in her life telling her to stay away from Hendrix, she can't ignore her heart. Isla recognizes the same brokenness in Hendrix she sees in herself. There's a pull that keeps bringing them together, and eventually that pull is irresistible...
When Hannah announced a second gen story, I was ALL over it, but she absolutely blown me away with this story! Hendrix really is just a boy trying to be better with the cards life has dealt him and my heart HURT for his story! Hendrix and Isla were truly kindred spirits, and it was beautiful watching how they navigated their traumas together, and became better for it! I LOVE how much Hannah tied in all the puck boys we've grown to love and what a large role they played in shaping these characters. I laughed, SOBBED, and kicked my feet in joy all throughout this story! I cannot rave about this book enough and will spend the rest of my life recommending it! I really believe it's only up from here for Hannah and I cannot wait to see where she takes us with the rest of this series!
*available on KU
January 20, 2026
✨ Getting the Goalie by Hannah Gray ✨
📕 Released 1/15/26 and available in KU!
This was my first read by Hannah and I absolutely ate it up! I was hooked from the first chapter. Isla and Hendrix have great banter and their chemistry is explosive from the very start. The plot was solid and the spice was SPICY. Both MCs were complex and as each chapter unfolded it reaffirmed why the two were end game. I loved the supporting characters (especially Cam 😉) and can’t wait to go back and read more stories from the author and in this universe!
Getting the Goalie is the first book in The Good Girls of NEU series which is next-generation for The Puck Boys of Brooks University series.
What to Expect:
🏒 Hate to Want You
🥅 He falls first and HARD
🏒 College Hockey romance (both play)
🥅 Broken bad boy x good girl
🏒 Forbidden relationship
🥅 Touch her & d!e
Thank you @AuthorHannah_Gray and @thesmuthood for the e-arc!
Fave quote:
“That's it, pretty girl. Give it to me. Own my fücking fingers. They're all yours.”
#HannahGray #GettingtheGoalie #hockeyromance #romancereader #thesmuthood
📕 Released 1/15/26 and available in KU!
This was my first read by Hannah and I absolutely ate it up! I was hooked from the first chapter. Isla and Hendrix have great banter and their chemistry is explosive from the very start. The plot was solid and the spice was SPICY. Both MCs were complex and as each chapter unfolded it reaffirmed why the two were end game. I loved the supporting characters (especially Cam 😉) and can’t wait to go back and read more stories from the author and in this universe!
Getting the Goalie is the first book in The Good Girls of NEU series which is next-generation for The Puck Boys of Brooks University series.
What to Expect:
🏒 Hate to Want You
🥅 He falls first and HARD
🏒 College Hockey romance (both play)
🥅 Broken bad boy x good girl
🏒 Forbidden relationship
🥅 Touch her & d!e
Thank you @AuthorHannah_Gray and @thesmuthood for the e-arc!
Fave quote:
“That's it, pretty girl. Give it to me. Own my fücking fingers. They're all yours.”
#HannahGray #GettingtheGoalie #hockeyromance #romancereader #thesmuthood
February 4, 2026
5⭐️|3🌶️
I read this book in one sitting tonight and I loved every single thing about it. I am so so so happy Isla got a book because I loved Cam & Addy so much in Puck Boy.
I love me a broken boy trope and my sweet baby angel Hendrix had me falling in love with him so fast. This book was so cute but also pulled at my heartstrings so much 😭 I loved all the silly banter moments between Isla and Hendrix but also the vulnerable ones too. They were perfect. Also the mouth on this man, my godddd Hannah girl you wrote some hot af scenes gf.
I was so damn happy to see my baby Cade all grown up in coach mode. And of course Brody. I miss these characters so much and I need a reread of their series soon.
I read this book in one sitting tonight and I loved every single thing about it. I am so so so happy Isla got a book because I loved Cam & Addy so much in Puck Boy.
I love me a broken boy trope and my sweet baby angel Hendrix had me falling in love with him so fast. This book was so cute but also pulled at my heartstrings so much 😭 I loved all the silly banter moments between Isla and Hendrix but also the vulnerable ones too. They were perfect. Also the mouth on this man, my godddd Hannah girl you wrote some hot af scenes gf.
I was so damn happy to see my baby Cade all grown up in coach mode. And of course Brody. I miss these characters so much and I need a reread of their series soon.
January 16, 2026
Brand new series! (with some grown up favorites sprinkled in)
Isla Hardy is a fantastic player. Her Dad is the famous Cam Hardy and she is starting college. Shes been moved to a new position (goalie), has a new team, and is now in college. Its a lot of big changes.
Hendrix Hunt is the guy she met awhile back. Her total opposite, he is super interested but kinda holding his real intentions back because Isla comes from hockey royalty. He comes across as really touch her and die. So territorial. Whew.
They also have a connection between someone whos treated them both so unfairly. And as someone whos been in Islas shoes, its so real. We always wonder why me? It was brought forth well.
The connections between them get so big. I loved seeing some old faces. And I cant wait to go back to NEU!
Isla Hardy is a fantastic player. Her Dad is the famous Cam Hardy and she is starting college. Shes been moved to a new position (goalie), has a new team, and is now in college. Its a lot of big changes.
Hendrix Hunt is the guy she met awhile back. Her total opposite, he is super interested but kinda holding his real intentions back because Isla comes from hockey royalty. He comes across as really touch her and die. So territorial. Whew.
They also have a connection between someone whos treated them both so unfairly. And as someone whos been in Islas shoes, its so real. We always wonder why me? It was brought forth well.
The connections between them get so big. I loved seeing some old faces. And I cant wait to go back to NEU!
January 20, 2026
Getting the Goalie by Hannah Gra had me sold the moment I realized the hero was a goalie—because let’s be honest, they’re already unhinged in the best way. Add in sharp banter, undeniable chemistry, and a romance that actually delivers, and I was DONE
First, can we just point out that our FMC is our very own Cam Hardy’s daughter, Isla! Our MMC is Hendrix. Enough said.
This book is proof that goalies deserve their own romance spotlight and I will not be taking questions.
If you like hockey romance with attitude, charm, and a hero who knows how to guard more than just the net, pick this up immediately.
Thank you to Hannah Gray and The Smuthood for allowing me to be an ARC reader for this book!
First, can we just point out that our FMC is our very own Cam Hardy’s daughter, Isla! Our MMC is Hendrix. Enough said.
This book is proof that goalies deserve their own romance spotlight and I will not be taking questions.
If you like hockey romance with attitude, charm, and a hero who knows how to guard more than just the net, pick this up immediately.
Thank you to Hannah Gray and The Smuthood for allowing me to be an ARC reader for this book!
January 13, 2026
Wow, what a storyline! I loved how woven in the Puck Boys of Brooks U and NE Bay Sharks characters were! Daddy Cam is still the one!
Isla is such a strong and likable FMC. The way she fights to show she is more than the name on her back is admirable. I loved how her and Hendrix become such stable rocks for each other.
Hendrix, our sweet broken boy, I wasn’t sure I was going to like him, however he really does the work to be the kind of man that he himself can be proud of.
The invisible string that keeps pulling these characters together is right out of the Taylor Swift song.
You’ll love this book if you like a strong FMC looking to prove herself and a broken boy obsessed!
Thank you Hannah Gray for selecting me as an ARC reader ✨
Isla is such a strong and likable FMC. The way she fights to show she is more than the name on her back is admirable. I loved how her and Hendrix become such stable rocks for each other.
Hendrix, our sweet broken boy, I wasn’t sure I was going to like him, however he really does the work to be the kind of man that he himself can be proud of.
The invisible string that keeps pulling these characters together is right out of the Taylor Swift song.
You’ll love this book if you like a strong FMC looking to prove herself and a broken boy obsessed!
Thank you Hannah Gray for selecting me as an ARC reader ✨
Review of advance copy received from Author
When Hannah said she was writing Isla Hardy's story, I just knew that it would be amazing. I mean she is a Hardy, how could you not love her. But Hannah blew me away with this story. She wrote a story that I felt so much for the characters while their story unfolded. Hannah is seriously one of the best with sports romance and she gives us two hockey players... This story deserves all the stars and more!
Isla is one character that I already loved. Now that her story is here, I love her more. I felt like she was put on this pedestal, but like any other human she has her flaws. I enjoyed seeing the other side of the sweet girl that has grown up to be a beautiful woman.
Hendrix is the character that I wasn't sure of. I didn't know if I liked him at first. But you could tell he was hiding behind his persona. I loved getting to know him and seeing the softer side of him. And I love a boy obsessed!!
I loved the way these two are drawn together. Isla and Hendrix have the a great amount of chemistry and the way they banter is awesome. The push and pull between these two will keep you hanging on.
Hannah is giving us a series about the girls of NE University and I can't wait for more... I have a feeling these girls are going to have men on their knees.
Isla is one character that I already loved. Now that her story is here, I love her more. I felt like she was put on this pedestal, but like any other human she has her flaws. I enjoyed seeing the other side of the sweet girl that has grown up to be a beautiful woman.
Hendrix is the character that I wasn't sure of. I didn't know if I liked him at first. But you could tell he was hiding behind his persona. I loved getting to know him and seeing the softer side of him. And I love a boy obsessed!!
I loved the way these two are drawn together. Isla and Hendrix have the a great amount of chemistry and the way they banter is awesome. The push and pull between these two will keep you hanging on.
Hannah is giving us a series about the girls of NE University and I can't wait for more... I have a feeling these girls are going to have men on their knees.
January 14, 2026
This book deserves ALLLL the stars! I started this at 7pm and didn’t stop until 1am because this book is THAT good. And it is just that much sweeter if you’ve read the Puck Boy series too.
Full review to come..I need to gather my thoughts and figure out how I’m going to put the love I have for this book into words 😩😍🥹
The nostalgia and just overall vibes/feels this book gave me is unreal. I didn't want it to end. I literally got to the last page and wanted more! (which is why I immediately went to finish the Puck Boy series)
Hendrix Hunt is our bad boy, misunderstood MMC. Isla is our sweet, FMC, daughter of THE Cam Hardy. (swoon) Although our bad boy MMC has a bad wrap he is soooooo down bad for our girl Isla. And Isla wants to hate Hendrix sooo bad, but she just can't. Their love story and this series debut is just perfect. I am still at such a loss of words to descirbe how much I love this book. Was the perfect way to end my year of reading!
What to expect:
Broken Bad Boy x Good Girl
Boy Obsessed
Hate to want
Hockey Players
Touch her and ☠️
Thank you to Hannah Gray for this book in exchange for my honest review, I love being a part of your team!
Full review to come..I need to gather my thoughts and figure out how I’m going to put the love I have for this book into words 😩😍🥹
The nostalgia and just overall vibes/feels this book gave me is unreal. I didn't want it to end. I literally got to the last page and wanted more! (which is why I immediately went to finish the Puck Boy series)
Hendrix Hunt is our bad boy, misunderstood MMC. Isla is our sweet, FMC, daughter of THE Cam Hardy. (swoon) Although our bad boy MMC has a bad wrap he is soooooo down bad for our girl Isla. And Isla wants to hate Hendrix sooo bad, but she just can't. Their love story and this series debut is just perfect. I am still at such a loss of words to descirbe how much I love this book. Was the perfect way to end my year of reading!
What to expect:
Broken Bad Boy x Good Girl
Boy Obsessed
Hate to want
Hockey Players
Touch her and ☠️
Thank you to Hannah Gray for this book in exchange for my honest review, I love being a part of your team!
February 4, 2026
She plays hockey. I was sat before I finished reading the blurb.
Good story, good setup, interesting back stories, etc. This one is a pretty entertaining college sports romance. I didn't realize it was a second gen series until I started reading and now I'm interested in some of the first gen characters' stories.
The MMC was soooo devoted in this one. They fool around in a closet once at the beginning of the story, and then he doesn't want anyone else (and isn't with anyone else) for the next year until he sees her again, even though he had no idea they'd meet again. *Sighhh*
He's dealing with anger, a past that makes him feel unworthy, and also his feelings for this girl he originally thought got everything handed to her.
She's dealing with trauma from an incident in her childhood, and finally coming face to face with her birth dad who still doesn't want anything to do with her.
I really liked her character because she's steady, thinks things through, and is determined to prove herself on the ice. And she really does. She's put in a new position than she's used to playing, and absolutely dominates. She also has the patience and understanding of someone who has known love and kindness in their life, and that makes a difference in the MMC.
There are a few times when they make dumb decisions I attribute to their ages. That's to be expected. I did read in another review that they seemed very immature at times, and before starting, I wrote it off as nothing more than new adults new adulting. Sadly though, I have to say that I agree that there were times when I was put off by HOW immature they seemed. It was especially odd with the FMC because her character was so steady in the rest of the book.
One thing that lowered my rating was that these two just have sex instead of talking. If you've read my reviews before, you know that I have zero issues with gratuitous amounts of sex, but this wasn't even that. Here the MCs have an issue and talk a little, or they'll cuddle to feel better after something happens, but it always leads to sex before I felt the situations were dealt with sometimes. I wanted them to get deeper conversations going in some places (though they did have them at times).
Overall, this was a solid read. Will read others in this author's world.
Good story, good setup, interesting back stories, etc. This one is a pretty entertaining college sports romance. I didn't realize it was a second gen series until I started reading and now I'm interested in some of the first gen characters' stories.
The MMC was soooo devoted in this one. They fool around in a closet once at the beginning of the story, and then he doesn't want anyone else (and isn't with anyone else) for the next year until he sees her again, even though he had no idea they'd meet again. *Sighhh*
He's dealing with anger, a past that makes him feel unworthy, and also his feelings for this girl he originally thought got everything handed to her.
She's dealing with trauma from an incident in her childhood, and finally coming face to face with her birth dad who still doesn't want anything to do with her.
I really liked her character because she's steady, thinks things through, and is determined to prove herself on the ice. And she really does. She's put in a new position than she's used to playing, and absolutely dominates. She also has the patience and understanding of someone who has known love and kindness in their life, and that makes a difference in the MMC.
There are a few times when they make dumb decisions I attribute to their ages. That's to be expected. I did read in another review that they seemed very immature at times, and before starting, I wrote it off as nothing more than new adults new adulting. Sadly though, I have to say that I agree that there were times when I was put off by HOW immature they seemed. It was especially odd with the FMC because her character was so steady in the rest of the book.
One thing that lowered my rating was that these two just have sex instead of talking. If you've read my reviews before, you know that I have zero issues with gratuitous amounts of sex, but this wasn't even that. Here the MCs have an issue and talk a little, or they'll cuddle to feel better after something happens, but it always leads to sex before I felt the situations were dealt with sometimes. I wanted them to get deeper conversations going in some places (though they did have them at times).
Overall, this was a solid read. Will read others in this author's world.
January 13, 2026
Getting the Goalie is book 1 in the Good Girls of NE University Series, a new series by Hannah Gray and follows Hendrix and Isla's story!
"Come hell or high water, I'm getting the goalie. Even if she doesn't know it yet."
If work didn't get in the way, this book would've been devoured in a day it was so good!
Once again Hannah has us grabbing our hockey jerseys and making sure that we never let go! You want angst, emotionally scarred characters that are determined to make it through to the other side and fight to prove everyone wrong then this my friend, you need to read!
Parents, lock up your daughters away throw away the key because even a good girl can't resit a BAD BOY like Hendrix Hunt!
My poor, poor Hendrix was dealt such a shitty hand at life and getting punished for something that any person would do for their loved ones but because of those actions, he was deemed the troubled, no good bad boy. But underneath all that hard exterior, is the real softer side of Hendrix that pulls at you and keeps you rooting for him Getting the Goalie! (aka...Isla)
These two I loved! Their chemistry was on point, the emotional tension, the forbidden attraction, the push/pull between them and let's not forget the scene in the SIN BIN...SPIIICCYY!!
Hannah nailed it with this second gen book and I can't wait to to see what else she's going to give us with this new series!
Tropes:
Hockey Romance
She's a Goalie
Bad Boy x Good Girl
Boy Obsessed
Broken Boy MMC
Second Gen
*Although it's not necessary, but If you would like to read all about Isla's parents from the original series, Puck Boy is their book.*
"Come hell or high water, I'm getting the goalie. Even if she doesn't know it yet."
If work didn't get in the way, this book would've been devoured in a day it was so good!
Once again Hannah has us grabbing our hockey jerseys and making sure that we never let go! You want angst, emotionally scarred characters that are determined to make it through to the other side and fight to prove everyone wrong then this my friend, you need to read!
Parents, lock up your daughters away throw away the key because even a good girl can't resit a BAD BOY like Hendrix Hunt!
My poor, poor Hendrix was dealt such a shitty hand at life and getting punished for something that any person would do for their loved ones but because of those actions, he was deemed the troubled, no good bad boy. But underneath all that hard exterior, is the real softer side of Hendrix that pulls at you and keeps you rooting for him Getting the Goalie! (aka...Isla)
These two I loved! Their chemistry was on point, the emotional tension, the forbidden attraction, the push/pull between them and let's not forget the scene in the SIN BIN...SPIIICCYY!!
Hannah nailed it with this second gen book and I can't wait to to see what else she's going to give us with this new series!
Tropes:
Hockey Romance
She's a Goalie
Bad Boy x Good Girl
Boy Obsessed
Broken Boy MMC
Second Gen
*Although it's not necessary, but If you would like to read all about Isla's parents from the original series, Puck Boy is their book.*
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January 21, 2026DNF.
I was looking for a cute hockey romance : this one seemed amazing, the cover is cute, and the reviews I read were all very positive. Even though the writing and the story itself were interesting in the very few chapters, I quickly gave up on it. First, because there are FAR TOO MANY secondary characters and names to remember. But mainly because the scene with the hero in the shower made me cringe. I'm not against steamy stories, I'm not against explicit scenes, but here, the hero imagines what he wants to do to the heroine... Basically, he imagines making her kneel before him to... you know. The way this passage is written, his intentions... It makes me cringe. Especially since he doesn't really know her, and the writing and characters seemed more cute than hot and mature... and given that the heroine is a virgin... I understand that it might appeal to some, but it's not what I'm looking for. Please don't hold it against me, lol, I'm getting old, I'm in a phase where I want more romance and as little vulgarity as possible. Anyway, it's probably just a ME problem.
I was looking for a cute hockey romance : this one seemed amazing, the cover is cute, and the reviews I read were all very positive. Even though the writing and the story itself were interesting in the very few chapters, I quickly gave up on it. First, because there are FAR TOO MANY secondary characters and names to remember. But mainly because the scene with the hero in the shower made me cringe. I'm not against steamy stories, I'm not against explicit scenes, but here, the hero imagines what he wants to do to the heroine... Basically, he imagines making her kneel before him to... you know. The way this passage is written, his intentions... It makes me cringe. Especially since he doesn't really know her, and the writing and characters seemed more cute than hot and mature... and given that the heroine is a virgin... I understand that it might appeal to some, but it's not what I'm looking for. Please don't hold it against me, lol, I'm getting old, I'm in a phase where I want more romance and as little vulgarity as possible. Anyway, it's probably just a ME problem.
Review of advance copy received from Author
5 ⭐️
2 🌶
Hannah Gray masterfully transitions into the next generation featuring our favorite puck boy's daughter, Isla, as the FMC. She's known as the "good girl" with an easy life, but she secretly struggles with panic attacks and the truth of her paternity. Hendrix is her opposite, the broken boy with a troubled past.
Isla and Hendrix initially don't get along, but when Hendrix helps her through a traumatic moment Isla sees the softer side of him. Hendrix brings out his possessive and protective side and is determined to get his girl 🫠
....brb to finish review
Thanks to Hannah Gray for ARC.
2 🌶
Hannah Gray masterfully transitions into the next generation featuring our favorite puck boy's daughter, Isla, as the FMC. She's known as the "good girl" with an easy life, but she secretly struggles with panic attacks and the truth of her paternity. Hendrix is her opposite, the broken boy with a troubled past.
Isla and Hendrix initially don't get along, but when Hendrix helps her through a traumatic moment Isla sees the softer side of him. Hendrix brings out his possessive and protective side and is determined to get his girl 🫠
....brb to finish review
Thanks to Hannah Gray for ARC.
January 14, 2026
I didn't realize when I started this one that it was a second generation series. I'm definitely intrigued now and want to go back and read about the OG's!
Hendrix and Isla definitely started off on the wrong foot. He, like so many others, assumed she gets everything handed to her in the hockey world considering who her dad is. But once they get to know each other more, he realizes he was wrong. Hendrix had a terrible childhood and still deals with the repercussions of that sometimes but I loved how Isla was able to see past his bad boy behavior to who he really is. Speaking of Isla, I loved her. And I loved seeing her dominate at hockey! I didn't feel quite connected to the characters because honestly they felt a little childish to me. That being said, I did still enjoy it and am looking forward to seeing what comes next.
Thank you to the Smuthood for this ARC.
Hendrix and Isla definitely started off on the wrong foot. He, like so many others, assumed she gets everything handed to her in the hockey world considering who her dad is. But once they get to know each other more, he realizes he was wrong. Hendrix had a terrible childhood and still deals with the repercussions of that sometimes but I loved how Isla was able to see past his bad boy behavior to who he really is. Speaking of Isla, I loved her. And I loved seeing her dominate at hockey! I didn't feel quite connected to the characters because honestly they felt a little childish to me. That being said, I did still enjoy it and am looking forward to seeing what comes next.
Thank you to the Smuthood for this ARC.
January 16, 2026
Isla + Hendrix
This college sports romance is such an easy read. I flew through it. Isla + Hendrix have history in a closet and then they meet up again in college. NE University. Both are playing hockey and honestly, the only conflicts in this book are because the bad boy doesn't think he deserves the ice queen.
I really enjoyed the ending when the parents got involved in meddling to get them together.
Thank you to the smuthood and the author for an advance reader copy in exchange for an honest review.
This college sports romance is such an easy read. I flew through it. Isla + Hendrix have history in a closet and then they meet up again in college. NE University. Both are playing hockey and honestly, the only conflicts in this book are because the bad boy doesn't think he deserves the ice queen.
I really enjoyed the ending when the parents got involved in meddling to get them together.
Thank you to the smuthood and the author for an advance reader copy in exchange for an honest review.
January 21, 2026
I love that both the MMC and the FMC are athletes. This is such an underplayed trope and I ate up every second of it. This was such a cute enemies to lovers storyline. I loved the cameos from other series by Hannah Gray, that was such a fun touch.
You do not have to read the other series in order to read this.
Thank you to Hannah Gray for sending me the ARC of this.
You do not have to read the other series in order to read this.
Thank you to Hannah Gray for sending me the ARC of this.
January 15, 2026
I loved everything about this book. Getting the Goalie is the first book in the in Hannah Gray’s new series, The Good Girls of NE University. This book features Isla Hardy, the stepdaughter of Cam Hardy, hockey legend and the best dad Isla could have hoped for.
Can Hardy is from Puck Boy which started my love of Hannah Gray’s books. This is the book that you didn’t know you needed. It had everything in it. Isla is fierce in her own right, but has some demons from her past including a deadbeat sperm donor, her biological dad, that wants nothing to do with her. Luckily for her, Cam Hardy more than makes up for it.
Enter into her life, Hendrix Hunt, a hockey player with a bad attitude. What Isla begins to realize is that there is so much more to Hendrix Hunt than she imagined. He has another side to him that he doesn’t let everyone see. He has a troubled past, no family to speak of and has immense guilt for things he couldn’t control.
Together they work through their issues, their emotions and find that they are perfect together. Everything thinks one way of Isla, but Hendrix really sees her and they get each other. There were so many amazing moments between them. The way Hendrix carried for and fell for Isla was so sweet. First young love, the sweetness and fun of it. I love hockey romance, but Hannah Gray writes such beautiful, emotional ones. If she writes it, I will read it.
Seeing Cam Hardy as a dad is everything! I just loved this book so much. I cannot wait for more in this new series.
Can Hardy is from Puck Boy which started my love of Hannah Gray’s books. This is the book that you didn’t know you needed. It had everything in it. Isla is fierce in her own right, but has some demons from her past including a deadbeat sperm donor, her biological dad, that wants nothing to do with her. Luckily for her, Cam Hardy more than makes up for it.
Enter into her life, Hendrix Hunt, a hockey player with a bad attitude. What Isla begins to realize is that there is so much more to Hendrix Hunt than she imagined. He has another side to him that he doesn’t let everyone see. He has a troubled past, no family to speak of and has immense guilt for things he couldn’t control.
Together they work through their issues, their emotions and find that they are perfect together. Everything thinks one way of Isla, but Hendrix really sees her and they get each other. There were so many amazing moments between them. The way Hendrix carried for and fell for Isla was so sweet. First young love, the sweetness and fun of it. I love hockey romance, but Hannah Gray writes such beautiful, emotional ones. If she writes it, I will read it.
Seeing Cam Hardy as a dad is everything! I just loved this book so much. I cannot wait for more in this new series.
January 19, 2026
i am in the midst of reading through the puck boys of brooks university series so i cannot even express to you the absolute delight i felt when i found out hannah was writing a 2nd generation book!
hendrix and isla were perfect. the chemistry between these two was red hot and i devoured this book from start to finish.
plus i love hearing about her dad and her uncles... hehe!
hendrix and isla were perfect. the chemistry between these two was red hot and i devoured this book from start to finish.
plus i love hearing about her dad and her uncles... hehe!
January 15, 2026
“The truth is though, the dark needs the light to show it what it’s missing. And maybe… the light needs the dark too. To hide all the things it doesn’t want the world to see.”
Now I loveeee Cam Hardy, but he better watch out because Hendrix Hunt is right there w him.
Finding out Isla was getting a book, I was super pumped but getting the ARC made me even more excited bc hello I loved her mom and dad!
Isla is trying to make a name for her self and show that she doesn’t need her dad’s name to prove that she is a great hockey player.
Hendrix, coming from a tough background and being the all around bad boy, he shows Isla that he has a different side to him, she makes him better.
Hendrixs obsession with her is great. Don’t look or speak about Isla in front of him 😉
Hendrix definitely had me giggling.
Loved this book so much, definitely 10/10. Plus the little special characters made me happy 🫶🏻
Now I loveeee Cam Hardy, but he better watch out because Hendrix Hunt is right there w him.
Finding out Isla was getting a book, I was super pumped but getting the ARC made me even more excited bc hello I loved her mom and dad!
Isla is trying to make a name for her self and show that she doesn’t need her dad’s name to prove that she is a great hockey player.
Hendrix, coming from a tough background and being the all around bad boy, he shows Isla that he has a different side to him, she makes him better.
Hendrixs obsession with her is great. Don’t look or speak about Isla in front of him 😉
Hendrix definitely had me giggling.
Loved this book so much, definitely 10/10. Plus the little special characters made me happy 🫶🏻
January 21, 2026
AHH I normally don’t get into hockey or college but this book was just amazing! I really loved the dynamic and plot!! I’ve been in such a reading slump but this really motivated me to get back on track!!! Thank you to the author Hannah Gray for providing me with the ARC for an honest review!!! 💞
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