Getting the Goalie

The Good Girls of NE University #1

by Hannah Gray

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.

Genres: Hockey Romance, Sports Romance, Enemies To Lovers

Kindle Edition

Expected publication January 15, 2026

About the author

Hannah 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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Reviews

[Jaimie · Rating 5 out of 5]

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.

[Kari · Rating 5 out of 5]

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 😩😍🥹

[Chelsea Mansell · Rating 5 out of 5]

Getting the Goalie by Hannah Gray eARC Review 🎀

This has been such a highly anticipated read for me and it was better than anything I could have imagined.

When Hannah first announced she was writing a second generation series I was literally screaming and let me tell you, this was everything I could have dreamed of and more.

Seeing several of the characters from the Puck Boy series was a so fun and made me fall in love with that series all over again.

Isla and Hendrix are polar opposites- good girl x bad boy, but they may be more alike than they realize.

Hendrix is such a broken boy, but wow I love him with my whole heart. He is so possessive and obsessed with Isla and he will protect her and her feelings at whatever cost.

Isla wants nothing to do with Hendrix at first, but when he finally lets her in and lets her see his softer side- she falls and she falls fast.

This book is literal perfection. I cried, laughed, kicked my feet, felt all the emotions and absolutely loved being back in this universe.

What to expect:
Hockey Player MMC x Hockey Player FMC
College Romance
Boy Obsessed
Broken Bad Boy x Good Girl
Hate to Want You
Touch Her & D*e Vibes

Thank you Hannah for the ARC!

[Veronica Pham · Rating 5 out of 5]

WOW. IN LOVE. SPEECHLESS.

Full review to come.

[C 12 · Rating 5 out of 5]

📖 𝘼𝙍𝘾 𝙍𝙀𝙑𝙄𝙀𝙒 📖
⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

One moment together and he becomes obsessed. Obsessed in the best way.
Hendrix Hunt knows what he wants and it is Isla Hardy.

What to expect:
🏒Hockey Player MMC x Hockey Player FMC
💕College Romance
🏒Boy Obsessed
💕Broken Bad Boy x Good Girl
🏒Hate to Want You
💕Touch Her & D!e Vibes

Getting the Goalie is the best way to end my year of reading and a fantastic start to a new series. Hendrix and Isla’s broken bad boy and good girl story had everything: humour, well written past trauma, great supporting characters and the chemistry between Hendrix and Isla made their HEA really enjoyable to read.

I love the first generation characters that are in this book and am excited for what is to come for this second gen.

If you haven’t read any of Hannah Gray’s books before, you could start with Getting the Goalie however, I recommend reading Puck Boy from The Puck Boys of Brooks University before you start as it is Isla’s parents, Cam and Addison’s story and features Isla.

Thank you to Hannah Gray for the ARC in exchange for my honest review. I loved this book 💙

[Dani · Rating 5 out of 5]

4.75 ⭐️
2.5 🌶️

Once again Hannah absolutely had me feeling ALL the emotions with Isla and Hendrix’s story! 😭

Sweet, broken Hendrix 🥺😭 The way I just want to wrap that boy in a hug. Gosh, this story just makes your heart ache for all the sadness and trauma Hendrix experienced. But his story of healing is so beautiful. And Isla was a perfect blend of sass and vulnerability. I loved that Isla brought out not only Hendrix’s softer, caretaking side but also his humor and their early banter was top notch. And we need a moment for the relationship between Hendrix and the OGs, Cade, Cam, and Brody. 🥹 And my goodness, Isla and Cam’s relationship will also pull on your heartstrings. That epilogue…(iykyk) 😭😭😭

I absolutely loved how this book merged the first and second generation characters and can’t wait for the rest of this series!

What to expect:
Bad Boy x Good Girl
Hockey Player MCs
Boy Obsessed
Want to Hate You
Touch Her & D!e

*Thank you to Hannah Gray for the opportunity to read an arc of this book.

[Michelle · Rating 5 out of 5]

Isla & Hendrix
Hockey Romance
Good Girl x Bad Boy
Boy Obsessed
Hockey Player MMC & FMC
Hate to Lovers
Second Gen

I absolutely love second gen books, and I also love women in sports, so it's fair to say this book was already going to be a winner for me!!

I absolutely love Hannah's writing! I love the way she draws you in to the story, makes you love the characters, and doesn't let go of you even once you've finished reading!!!

This book is up there on being my favourite of Hannah's books 😭😭😭

I'm absolutely in love with these two! I love the way Hendrix goes after what he wants, despite knowing who her dad, uncles and family friends are and how much influence they have in the hockey world!!

So freaking good!!!

[Amy Carr · Rating 5 out of 5]

If there was ever a way to start a next gen series, this is it. After going through all the emotions that Isla and Hendrix have brought out in me during their book, all I can say is, this was beautiful.

Isla, the golden girl, trying to live up to the hype of her dad, and Hendrix, the bad boy who has been dealt nothing but a terrible hand. Their story was messy, heartbreaking, and healing. They were absolutely perfect.

I laughed, I cried, I squealed when so many familiar faces showed up, and I clocked so many new characters that I hope we continue to see throughout the Good Girls series. Daddy Cam Hardy was of course a favorite, and seeing him with his grown up Isla was just the sweetest.

I cannot wait to see where this series goes, but I know I'm going to devour every single word.

[Erica · Rating 5 out of 5]

Hendrix Hunt is the broken bad boy with a dirty mouth. Isla is the good girl with a famous hockey player dad trying to make a name for herself. Their darkness pulls Isla Hardy and Hendrix Hunt together and they end up forming a strong bond. Their chemistry is off the charts and their love story is beautiful. He calls her "nineteen". She calls him "hotshot". I loved Isla and Hendrix's story. Isla brings out the soft, caring side of Hendrix. Hendrix will do anything for Isla. They each bring out the best in each other. 

All I know is if Hannah Gray writes it, I'm going to read it. I loved these two so much! ❤️

What to Expect:

-Hockey Romance 
-She's a goalie 
-Broken Boy x Good Girl 
-Boy Obsessed 
-Dislike to Love

[Susy Napier · Rating 5 out of 5]

5 ⭐️ for the new NEU series!!!

I feel like every time I read a new book by Hannah I say it’s my new favorite of hers, and this tops this list. It was a beautiful, emotional story that had me in all my feels. I had always wanted Isla’s book since Puck Boy and this did not disappoint. Isla was a feisty, fun, strong FMC and Hendrix? The sweet, broken boy with many layers. LOVED him!! Their relationship was sweet, and tugged on my heart strings. And finding out about Lilly….i will only say I may have screamed!😂

I also think since reading the Puck Boy series (more than once) it made this story so much more fun getting glimpses of my past faves. I am excited to read the rest of this series.

Thank you so much Hannah Gray for the e-arc!!!!

[Paige (wingsandsmut) · Rating 5 out of 5]

4.5 stars. I almost binged this in one sitting because I was eating the story up! The banter between Henrix & Isla is gold from the start. And low key I love how we see the struggles that they both have dealt with and still struggle with. It’s real and emotional, and really shows how no one’s life is truly perfect. These two are just what the other one needs and this was the perfect start to this series!

What to expect:
-college hockey players
-good girl x bad boy
-hate to love
-boy obsessed
-second gen

Thank you to Hannah Gray for letting me read/review an early copy of this book!

[enchantedmelreads · Rating 5 out of 5]

5⭐️2🌶️
🏒Hockey Player MMC x Hockey Player FMC
💕College Romance
🏒Boy Obsessed
💕Broken Bad Boy x Good Girl
🏒Hate to Want You
💕Touch Her & D!e Vibes

Hendrix is going down as my new favorite hockey book boyfriend! Omg he was absolute perfection! There is just something about a broken bad boy that melts me every time! I loved the fact that Isla was also a bad ass hockey player. I adored her character. I loved the generational storyline. Seeing Cam and Addy as mature adults and Isla as a college student was amazing. This book had everything I love about a sports romance in it. Definitely add this one to your TBR immediately!

[Kristin · Rating 5 out of 5]

I’ve been obsessed with Hannah’s books from the very beginning. And I’m so happy she started this new generation with Isla. So this book:
Will it make you cry? Yep
Will you love Cam even more? Duh
Will you root for Hendrix? Abso-freaking-lutley!
Will you be able to put this book down? Probably not
This is a he falls first and hard, reformed puck boy, enemies to lovers story. Hendrix and Isla are just so perfect and I think the most perfect thing that was said in this book was “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 whole world to see.”

[Amanda Frye · Rating 5 out of 5]

There are no words to how much I loved this book. I was amazed at how many characters from previous books were in this one. Hannah did a great job of mixing old with new characters. Hendrix may have taken my favorite character from Hannah’s books from Cade. List Boy was my first introduction to this world. Hendrix was everything and more o hoped he would be. Isla was a strong FMC that held her own against all of the other characters. This was a great book to start the new series I cannot wait to see what happens next!

[Erika Wyss · Rating 5 out of 5]

We first met Isla Hardy in Puck Boy, now she’s all grown up. She’s hockey royalty and Hendrix Hunt is the bad boy with a checkered past who she should want nothing to do with.
Until Hendrix saves Isla from a panic attack, then all bets are off.

I devoured this book! I loved seeing Isla all grown up. Bonus we get visits from all the Puck Boys of Brooks! Hendrix is the perfect fit for Isla, and is so much more than his past. This was so well written, and I cannot wait to see where Hannah takes us with the next generation.

[Lisa Hambridge (lisamareebooks1109) · Rating 5 out of 5]

This introduction to a new series was perfect. Hendrix, what a perfect character, he was just perfection in a hockey uniform. Isla was so perfect for Hendrix. The development of their relationship from first meeting to getting to know each other and developing a bond had me hooked. She may seem sweet, but isla had a fire that she is ready to unleash when required.

This book was amazing. The plot was perfect. The way that the relationship between Isla and Hendrix developed was so good. I couldn't get enough of Isla's family and how they connected with Hendrix.

I can't wait for the next book.

[Chelsea Umberger · Rating 5 out of 5]

Hannah Gray can do no wrong when it comes to hockey romances. Literally. The perfect amount of plot, surprise, and spice.
The little surprise appearances from 1st Gen guys 😍

Isla and Hendrix are perfect for each other in way that wouldn’t make sense anywhere else. Both having a past that haunts them is what’s ends up bringing them closer together.
They go to bat for each other, encourage the other to be the best version of themselves without changing who they are. Allowing them both to mature in way that allows them growth they didn’t know they needed.

[ashlee ❤ · Rating 5 out of 5]

Isla + Hendrix

-college sports romance
-hockey players x2
-broken bad boy x good girl
-hate to want you
-boy obsessed

oh these two were absolutely amazing & i LOVEEE getting into another next gen sports series!! the parallels between cade & hendrix & their feelings of unworthiness are made so much more special by the fact cades his coach too!! it makes me so emotional!!

[Maddy · Rating 5 out of 5]

Early beta read - such an incredible book and some of my all time favorites making an appearance.

Side note, i think Hannah wrote Hendrix especially for me because we know I love a broken bad boy.

Full RTC.

[all.the.smut.things · Rating 5 out of 5]

RATING: ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
SPICE: 🌶️🌶️🌶️

FULL REVIEW TO COME- BETA READ

I am unwell with how much I loved them. If you read the Puck Boys and Brody was your Favorite… this one is for you

✨ Hockey Romance
✨ She’s a Goalie
✨ Broken Boy x Good Girl
✨ Boy Obsessed
✨ Dislike to Love

[Selina Potter · Rating 5 out of 5]

♾️ ⭐️
MY FAVORITE HANNAH BOOK