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Voice Note: A Secret Identity Wrong Number BWWM Hockey Romance
I haven't had a good night's sleep since my ex convinced everyone I was the problem.
That was a year ago. Now I teach fourth grade, avoid dating apps like the plague, and pretend I'm fine with my life getting smaller and smaller.
Then some random guy texts me at midnight. Wrong number.
I should ignore it. I definitely shouldn't reply. I absolutely shouldn't keep talking to him for weeks, trading voice notes like secrets, falling for a voice I've never seen a face to match.
He's funny. He's kind. He listens like I'm the only person in the world. And he has no idea who I am—which means I can finally be myself again.
We no names, no photos, no expectations. Just two lonely people finding each other in the dark.
Then he walks into my classroom on Valentine's Day.
Turns out the voice I've been falling asleep to belongs to a professional hockey player. One with millions of fans. One who's suddenly looking at me like I'm something he's been searching for.
The problem with falling for someone before you see their face? Eventually, the whole world sees yours too.
Spice 🌶️
For the trope
Wrong Number / Strangers to LoversSecret IdentityHe Falls FirstGrumpy/Stoic Hero x Warm HeroineSlow Burn
That was a year ago. Now I teach fourth grade, avoid dating apps like the plague, and pretend I'm fine with my life getting smaller and smaller.
Then some random guy texts me at midnight. Wrong number.
I should ignore it. I definitely shouldn't reply. I absolutely shouldn't keep talking to him for weeks, trading voice notes like secrets, falling for a voice I've never seen a face to match.
He's funny. He's kind. He listens like I'm the only person in the world. And he has no idea who I am—which means I can finally be myself again.
We no names, no photos, no expectations. Just two lonely people finding each other in the dark.
Then he walks into my classroom on Valentine's Day.
Turns out the voice I've been falling asleep to belongs to a professional hockey player. One with millions of fans. One who's suddenly looking at me like I'm something he's been searching for.
The problem with falling for someone before you see their face? Eventually, the whole world sees yours too.
Spice 🌶️
For the trope
Wrong Number / Strangers to LoversSecret IdentityHe Falls FirstGrumpy/Stoic Hero x Warm HeroineSlow Burn
- GenresSports
203 pages, Kindle Edition
Published December 29, 2025
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March 3, 2026
Lots of repetitive conversations
February 25, 2026
Started as 5 stars and then 70% through the conflict was just stupid considering they had just discussed it ad nauseam. Her reaction just didn't make sense. 🤷🏿♀️ Had to edit from 4 to 3. The last 25% of the book ruined a great build up. I wanted to stop and pretend it ended at 70% mark because it was bad and didn't get better. I'm disappointed. It was rehashing the same things over and over, them telling the same stories everytime. A lot of telling not showing.
July 2, 2026
Tried Tropes Not True
I’m a sucker for a good romantic trope, and this one seemed to have them all, including the cover. It was described as a BWWM, but other THAN the cover, never once would I have gotten the impression that the female protagonist was a WOC. There were no descriptions of her appearance, unless you count Eli’s stating that she was beautiful over and over once they finally met. But I didn’t and won’t.
There were continuity errors (Thanksgiving at the beginning but they met a few weeks later at Valentine’s Day), Normani having information that he hadn’t given her (unless it happened off of the page and I didn’t get it either), and the author seemed to not be able to remember what league her character played in. I always marvel at these type of mistakes because even if the author self publishes, I’m left wondering, do they not proofread or not have any friends who will do it for them? Even days later, I can recall what was wrong and I only read it once.
I’m not really sure why I finished it. I guess because I wanted it to get better. It wasn’t exactly bad, just not good enough to spend money or time on. It had a lot of potential. If I come across it again and it says it’s been rewritten or updated, I might consider giving it a try again. Not sure. I was also kinda thrown for a loop by Normani’s response to their “controversy”, given how strong she was with Eli. But hey, if you’re drowning and no one knows, they can’t throw you a life preserver.
I’m a sucker for a good romantic trope, and this one seemed to have them all, including the cover. It was described as a BWWM, but other THAN the cover, never once would I have gotten the impression that the female protagonist was a WOC. There were no descriptions of her appearance, unless you count Eli’s stating that she was beautiful over and over once they finally met. But I didn’t and won’t.
There were continuity errors (Thanksgiving at the beginning but they met a few weeks later at Valentine’s Day), Normani having information that he hadn’t given her (unless it happened off of the page and I didn’t get it either), and the author seemed to not be able to remember what league her character played in. I always marvel at these type of mistakes because even if the author self publishes, I’m left wondering, do they not proofread or not have any friends who will do it for them? Even days later, I can recall what was wrong and I only read it once.
I’m not really sure why I finished it. I guess because I wanted it to get better. It wasn’t exactly bad, just not good enough to spend money or time on. It had a lot of potential. If I come across it again and it says it’s been rewritten or updated, I might consider giving it a try again. Not sure. I was also kinda thrown for a loop by Normani’s response to their “controversy”, given how strong she was with Eli. But hey, if you’re drowning and no one knows, they can’t throw you a life preserver.
March 22, 2026
It was just ok.......
This book was a little repetitive for me. The same conversations on repeat and by the end of the book I wasn't sure what was left for them to say.
This book was a little repetitive for me. The same conversations on repeat and by the end of the book I wasn't sure what was left for them to say.
April 2, 2026
Holy repetition!!! I couldn’t take it by the end, but the idea was cute and was interesting for a no spice hockey romance. The drama was a bit dumb and the FMC was melodramatic.
March 6, 2026
Good book, it just had a lot of repetitive conversations.🥱
June 23, 2026
Trust Before Attraction
I loved the way Eli and Normani met and how their connection started through voice notes. Their chemistry was instant, and every conversation felt natural and easy. It was impossible not to root for them from the very beginning.
One of my favorite parts was how deep they got with each other while still being anonymous. They shared things that felt genuine and personal, which made their connection feel even stronger before they ever met face-to-face. It made their relationship feel like it was built on more than just attraction.
I also loved how hard they worked to be together despite the obstacles in their way. Their relationship wasn't perfect, but they continued to choose each other and put in the effort. The banter, chemistry, and emotional moments all came together to make this a story I couldn't put down.
Overall, this was a sweet, engaging romance with a unique premise, great characters, and a relationship that felt worth fighting for.
I loved the way Eli and Normani met and how their connection started through voice notes. Their chemistry was instant, and every conversation felt natural and easy. It was impossible not to root for them from the very beginning.
One of my favorite parts was how deep they got with each other while still being anonymous. They shared things that felt genuine and personal, which made their connection feel even stronger before they ever met face-to-face. It made their relationship feel like it was built on more than just attraction.
I also loved how hard they worked to be together despite the obstacles in their way. Their relationship wasn't perfect, but they continued to choose each other and put in the effort. The banter, chemistry, and emotional moments all came together to make this a story I couldn't put down.
Overall, this was a sweet, engaging romance with a unique premise, great characters, and a relationship that felt worth fighting for.
April 12, 2026
Cute but repetitive story with sloppy execution
This was a cute premise and started strong, but it quickly became repetitive and suffered from continuity issues. I did really like that the conflict for the fmc was internal and she didn’t deal with it by irrationally ending her relationship. There weren’t any ridiculous misunderstandings, and the main characters actually communicated with each other. It made for relatively low stakes, but I appreciated the lack of overwrought melodrama. The author is a decent writer, but if she doesn’t have a professional editor, she should consider hiring one because the errors with continuity were glaring and avoidable.
This was a cute premise and started strong, but it quickly became repetitive and suffered from continuity issues. I did really like that the conflict for the fmc was internal and she didn’t deal with it by irrationally ending her relationship. There weren’t any ridiculous misunderstandings, and the main characters actually communicated with each other. It made for relatively low stakes, but I appreciated the lack of overwrought melodrama. The author is a decent writer, but if she doesn’t have a professional editor, she should consider hiring one because the errors with continuity were glaring and avoidable.
March 19, 2026
Truly worthy of a second read
I know I’m going to read this again, when your feeling lonely plus wondering if you will ever find the one that is truly worthy of you. This story made me feel like anything is possible, yes it’s just a story but all things are possible. Everyone needs that special someone, not no one negative, or abusive, or even psychotic I want that one that unconditionally a do or die love 💕
This story brought all that out of me and it is truly a great romance book, something that you will read over when you can’t find nothing new to read.
I know I’m going to read this again, when your feeling lonely plus wondering if you will ever find the one that is truly worthy of you. This story made me feel like anything is possible, yes it’s just a story but all things are possible. Everyone needs that special someone, not no one negative, or abusive, or even psychotic I want that one that unconditionally a do or die love 💕
This story brought all that out of me and it is truly a great romance book, something that you will read over when you can’t find nothing new to read.
April 20, 2026
This book started good but with 20-30% of the book left, their story just stopped progressing. It just kept telling the same story and referencing earlier conversations on repeat. It stated that they were falling in love, etc. but it was just words. No feeling at all. The love isn’t shown or expressed. Just told. Super repetitive. I had to take a break from reading the same words over and over even with 45 min then 27 min left and so on. Rolling my eyes by the end. At 1 minute left, I sighed at still having 1.5 pages of nothing to read. This book lowkey ended after they met 🤷🏽♀️.
July 1, 2026
Had potential
This book had potential to be really good, but fell short. The story started out interesting, but got weak. Very little description of the characters. For an interracial story there was very little mention of race, especially since this is the world of hockey. Racism is rampant in the hockey world, amongst players and fans. It was never brought up, even when their relationship was outed. There was zero heat in this book. No sex, not even a mention of sex. Zero profanity. If you like your books completely clean, then enjoy. If not, skip!
This book had potential to be really good, but fell short. The story started out interesting, but got weak. Very little description of the characters. For an interracial story there was very little mention of race, especially since this is the world of hockey. Racism is rampant in the hockey world, amongst players and fans. It was never brought up, even when their relationship was outed. There was zero heat in this book. No sex, not even a mention of sex. Zero profanity. If you like your books completely clean, then enjoy. If not, skip!
May 18, 2026
2⭐️
Very innocent but if I’m being honest it was boring asf. After half way I was thinking this could honestly just be wrapped up, but Eli and Normani had a nice epilogue, even if she kept harping on about the same thing throughout the whole book. I wanted to DNF soooo bad but this would’ve been my 4th failed book.
Very innocent but if I’m being honest it was boring asf. After half way I was thinking this could honestly just be wrapped up, but Eli and Normani had a nice epilogue, even if she kept harping on about the same thing throughout the whole book. I wanted to DNF soooo bad but this would’ve been my 4th failed book.
January 16, 2026
A wonderful, swoon worthy romance
This was an amazingly well-written story about the terrifying highs and lows of falling in love with someone from the inside out. It was swoon-worthy and a delight. I highly recommend it and will be adding this author to my must read list.
This was an amazingly well-written story about the terrifying highs and lows of falling in love with someone from the inside out. It was swoon-worthy and a delight. I highly recommend it and will be adding this author to my must read list.
February 12, 2026
It's ok to be scared
This novel brought back memories of being less than I was. It teaches you not to do it alone. I don't be scared to ask for help. And it to love yourself and let someone love you.
This novel brought back memories of being less than I was. It teaches you not to do it alone. I don't be scared to ask for help. And it to love yourself and let someone love you.
June 1, 2026
How many times will the same information be repeated?… Plus there’s a huge lack of consistency with the whole book. The beginning was really really good and it could have easily been a 4 star for me but it just went down hill around the 40%-50% mark
March 2, 2026
great read
Story was well thought out. Had depth and the characters were likable. I will definitely read more from this author if this is the kind of stories I can expect.
Story was well thought out. Had depth and the characters were likable. I will definitely read more from this author if this is the kind of stories I can expect.
April 11, 2026
Wonderful Novel
I liked the characters, the plot the entire message. Sweet tender interracial romance. An excellent solid read. Would like to read more from this author.
I liked the characters, the plot the entire message. Sweet tender interracial romance. An excellent solid read. Would like to read more from this author.
May 9, 2026
Walked into this completely blind and while some elements could have been fleshed out more, this was a very solid and quick romance read.
July 1, 2026
Cute and calm
Cute, very low angst and PG. If you need a little palate cleanser or just a simple little love story to pass the time, this is it.
Cute, very low angst and PG. If you need a little palate cleanser or just a simple little love story to pass the time, this is it.
July 16, 2026
Ummm… this is AI right? It wasn’t good.
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