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Pucking My Forbidden Enemy: A Surprise Baby Hockey Romance
I hate my sister’s cheating, heartless ex, my family’s longtime villain.
But that didn’t stop me from warming his bed, and now I’m pregnant.
Brooks is the NHL star I’m forced to clean up after when his life goes viral.
We’re trapped together by PR disasters, late nights, and stolen heated glances.
Every piercing look is a challenge that I swear I won’t accept.
Until I do.
He touches me like he’s been holding back his entire life, and I let him.
Once becomes twice. Twice becomes a secret I crave.
I fall before I admit it, and feel like I’m betraying my family.
And the most unforgivable truth hits my family the hardest.
I’m pregnant with my sister’s ex.
But the man I’ve come to know isn’t the demon my sister describes.
Who’s lying about their past?
The truth may save us, or blow up everything.
But that didn’t stop me from warming his bed, and now I’m pregnant.
Brooks is the NHL star I’m forced to clean up after when his life goes viral.
We’re trapped together by PR disasters, late nights, and stolen heated glances.
Every piercing look is a challenge that I swear I won’t accept.
Until I do.
He touches me like he’s been holding back his entire life, and I let him.
Once becomes twice. Twice becomes a secret I crave.
I fall before I admit it, and feel like I’m betraying my family.
And the most unforgivable truth hits my family the hardest.
I’m pregnant with my sister’s ex.
But the man I’ve come to know isn’t the demon my sister describes.
Who’s lying about their past?
The truth may save us, or blow up everything.
284 pages, Kindle Edition
Published February 21, 2026
4 people want to read
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Lexi Dove
29 books23 followersLexi fell in love with contemporary romance novels at a young age and hasn't looked back! They take her away from daily routines so her mind is free explore the path of another happily ever after. Steamy, enemies to lovers stories are her favorite. Those bumpy rides with the ups and downs of creating a relationship and overcoming troubles along the way keep her turning the pages. You never know what twists and turns and turmoil the heroine and hero will encounter, but she enjoys them all. When she is not involved with romance novels, she enjoys her world in San Diego, California with a wonderful husband, two daughters and a bonus daughter and son. She believes you can't have too much family and is always willing to bring in more to her warm loving world. Hope you love romance too. Lexi is here to take you away to your happy place. Be sure to follow her on Amazon so you won't miss any of her upcoming steamy romances.
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February 21, 2026
Harper and Brooks . . .
Harper Lane is on a midnight shopping mission to buy a can of elusive chickpeas. She finally tracks down the last can on the top shelf and stands tiptoe reaching for her reward... which falls from the shelf onto her toe and rolls away. She takes off after it and runs into what she thought was a wall. Hands reach out to steady her until both of them recognize each other. Brooks Maddox is her sister Kim's ex-boyfriend and her family detests him. When she orders him to go away, he turns and bumps into a man rummaging through the lower shelves. He apologizes, but the man is absolutely furious and shoves Brooks needlessly into a display that collapses all over him. The man raises his fists and threatens to continue the violence as everyone in the store and a security guard converge on them. The man punches Brooks just as the security guard arrives and Brooks' elbow accidentally bumps the guard's now bloody nose as the "audience" whips out their cameras, falsely whispering that Brooks deliberately assaulted a customer and the guard. With Harper being the PR specialist for the Las Vegas Aces, and Brooks being a recognized NHL star, she just may be seeing lots more of him when he is involved in a PR disaster.
Being stuck together over this PR disaster, they eventually recognize an attraction for each other. Why would a PR specialist dare risk worsening the scandal by falling for her client, continuing that relationship, and apparently unaware of birth control?!!! Oh, yes, and don't forget her entire family's animosity toward her client who supposedly cheated on her sister. Harper does notice that Brooks is very different from the "demon cheater" her sister had described, so perhaps it was all a lie? But even so, Harper is going to have a great deal of decisions to make (if only to repair the disaster her own behavior is creating)... and she probably shouldn't have risked her professional integrity by taking his PR case to begin with!
The story was written well and was intriguing in general. But then throwing out the rules and breaking them blatantly is something that is so incredibly stupid that I was no longer able to cheer for them. There are some lines that should never be crossed, especially while still in the midst of defending a client! It was too big a risk to take.
Harper Lane is on a midnight shopping mission to buy a can of elusive chickpeas. She finally tracks down the last can on the top shelf and stands tiptoe reaching for her reward... which falls from the shelf onto her toe and rolls away. She takes off after it and runs into what she thought was a wall. Hands reach out to steady her until both of them recognize each other. Brooks Maddox is her sister Kim's ex-boyfriend and her family detests him. When she orders him to go away, he turns and bumps into a man rummaging through the lower shelves. He apologizes, but the man is absolutely furious and shoves Brooks needlessly into a display that collapses all over him. The man raises his fists and threatens to continue the violence as everyone in the store and a security guard converge on them. The man punches Brooks just as the security guard arrives and Brooks' elbow accidentally bumps the guard's now bloody nose as the "audience" whips out their cameras, falsely whispering that Brooks deliberately assaulted a customer and the guard. With Harper being the PR specialist for the Las Vegas Aces, and Brooks being a recognized NHL star, she just may be seeing lots more of him when he is involved in a PR disaster.
Being stuck together over this PR disaster, they eventually recognize an attraction for each other. Why would a PR specialist dare risk worsening the scandal by falling for her client, continuing that relationship, and apparently unaware of birth control?!!! Oh, yes, and don't forget her entire family's animosity toward her client who supposedly cheated on her sister. Harper does notice that Brooks is very different from the "demon cheater" her sister had described, so perhaps it was all a lie? But even so, Harper is going to have a great deal of decisions to make (if only to repair the disaster her own behavior is creating)... and she probably shouldn't have risked her professional integrity by taking his PR case to begin with!
The story was written well and was intriguing in general. But then throwing out the rules and breaking them blatantly is something that is so incredibly stupid that I was no longer able to cheer for them. There are some lines that should never be crossed, especially while still in the midst of defending a client! It was too big a risk to take.
February 23, 2026
I hate my sister’s cheating, heartless ex, my family’s longtime villain.
But that didn’t stop me from warming his bed, and now I’m pregnant.
Brooks is the NHL star I’m forced to clean up after when his life goes viral.
We’re trapped together by PR disasters, late nights, and stolen heated glances.
Every piercing look is a challenge that I swear I won’t accept.
Until I do.
He touches me like he’s been holding back his entire life, and I let him.
Once becomes twice. Twice becomes a secret I crave.
I fall before I admit it, and feel like I’m betraying my family.
And the most unforgivable truth hits my family the hardest.
I’m pregnant with my sister’s ex.
But the man I’ve come to know isn’t the demon my sister describes.
Who’s lying about their past?
The truth may save us, or blow up everything.
This contemporary forbidden steamy millionaire enemies-to-lovers hockey romance is page-turning with exceptional world-building and characters. Their journey is enthralling with pucking my forbidden enemy, explicit romance that is consumed by steamy, sizzling passion, lust, desire, and spice with all the feelings to leave readers breathless and begging for more, chaos/drama, heartfelt emotions/emotional depth, a surprise pregnancy, action, adventure, and more. I recommend reading this book by an extraordinary author who knows how to captivate her readers' hearts and attention with pucking my forbidden enemy and an explicit millionaire forbidden enemies-to-lovers romance that is sure to transport readers into a world that is wildly lustful, secretive, and unforgettable.
I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
But that didn’t stop me from warming his bed, and now I’m pregnant.
Brooks is the NHL star I’m forced to clean up after when his life goes viral.
We’re trapped together by PR disasters, late nights, and stolen heated glances.
Every piercing look is a challenge that I swear I won’t accept.
Until I do.
He touches me like he’s been holding back his entire life, and I let him.
Once becomes twice. Twice becomes a secret I crave.
I fall before I admit it, and feel like I’m betraying my family.
And the most unforgivable truth hits my family the hardest.
I’m pregnant with my sister’s ex.
But the man I’ve come to know isn’t the demon my sister describes.
Who’s lying about their past?
The truth may save us, or blow up everything.
This contemporary forbidden steamy millionaire enemies-to-lovers hockey romance is page-turning with exceptional world-building and characters. Their journey is enthralling with pucking my forbidden enemy, explicit romance that is consumed by steamy, sizzling passion, lust, desire, and spice with all the feelings to leave readers breathless and begging for more, chaos/drama, heartfelt emotions/emotional depth, a surprise pregnancy, action, adventure, and more. I recommend reading this book by an extraordinary author who knows how to captivate her readers' hearts and attention with pucking my forbidden enemy and an explicit millionaire forbidden enemies-to-lovers romance that is sure to transport readers into a world that is wildly lustful, secretive, and unforgettable.
I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
February 22, 2026
hmmmm
I loved the idea of the book but didn’t like how it was executed.
*This is going to be all over the place since I just finished it. I was not given an ARC. Just good timing I guess.*
Everything was resolved in the last chapter. Then it jumps to Ten Years Later.
The spicy daydreams lasted longer than the actual relationship buildup.
I felt like the connect between Harper and Brooks could have been better. It was glossed over. They finally got together and it was like “the last few weeks have been great” but the focus was more on PR nightmare than really getting to know their connection.
I LOVED that when they took the trip to the hospital. You really got to know how great Brooks really is. Then the accident! Yes! I was rooting for him!
Harper knew her sister could have lied about Brooks and she gave him a chance to show that. I loved it!
Overall it was a great story. It could have focused more on the couple together than the couple apart. Also too many characters not enough story. Also what happened with her sister. Haha
Also I’m a little mad that the last chapter in one paragraph said “Harper, I love you……will you marry me!” Then she says “I’d love to! Oh I’m kinda pregnant” then EPILOGUE Ten years later. What!!??
I loved the idea of the book but didn’t like how it was executed.
*This is going to be all over the place since I just finished it. I was not given an ARC. Just good timing I guess.*
Everything was resolved in the last chapter. Then it jumps to Ten Years Later.
The spicy daydreams lasted longer than the actual relationship buildup.
I felt like the connect between Harper and Brooks could have been better. It was glossed over. They finally got together and it was like “the last few weeks have been great” but the focus was more on PR nightmare than really getting to know their connection.
I LOVED that when they took the trip to the hospital. You really got to know how great Brooks really is. Then the accident! Yes! I was rooting for him!
Harper knew her sister could have lied about Brooks and she gave him a chance to show that. I loved it!
Overall it was a great story. It could have focused more on the couple together than the couple apart. Also too many characters not enough story. Also what happened with her sister. Haha
Also I’m a little mad that the last chapter in one paragraph said “Harper, I love you……will you marry me!” Then she says “I’d love to! Oh I’m kinda pregnant” then EPILOGUE Ten years later. What!!??
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Review of advance copy
This is fast paced, ice hockey romance by
Lexi Dove. I loved reading about Harper and Brooks, it is a surprise pregnancy and sister’s ex story . I found that I couldn’t put it down as it had a great, well written storyline with some steamy scenes.
Brooks is known for getting in to fights but I find him a loveable character and when he sees Harper,( who works for his team’s PR) he thinks how beautiful she is. The problem, he dated her sister and it ended on bad terms so now all her family hates him.
After an altercation at a supermarket, Brooks hits the headlines and it is Harpers job to do damage control. She helps him to control the narrative so the media shine a better light on him. This leads them to spending more time together and the sparks fly. Harper finds out she is pregnant amongst the chaos.. What will her family think? Is the fact that her family hates him based on lies?
I enjoyed this book and will definitely recommend if you love ice hockey romance. I definitely can’t wait to read more from Lexi Dove.
I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
Lexi Dove. I loved reading about Harper and Brooks, it is a surprise pregnancy and sister’s ex story . I found that I couldn’t put it down as it had a great, well written storyline with some steamy scenes.
Brooks is known for getting in to fights but I find him a loveable character and when he sees Harper,( who works for his team’s PR) he thinks how beautiful she is. The problem, he dated her sister and it ended on bad terms so now all her family hates him.
After an altercation at a supermarket, Brooks hits the headlines and it is Harpers job to do damage control. She helps him to control the narrative so the media shine a better light on him. This leads them to spending more time together and the sparks fly. Harper finds out she is pregnant amongst the chaos.. What will her family think? Is the fact that her family hates him based on lies?
I enjoyed this book and will definitely recommend if you love ice hockey romance. I definitely can’t wait to read more from Lexi Dove.
I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
February 22, 2026
I loved how the author handled Harper and Brooks’s story. Harper is in PR for the Las Vegas Aces NHL team, and a few months after she starts, Brooks Maddox joins the roster. The chemistry between them is undeniable—and the added history that Brooks once dated Harper’s sister, who insists he cheated on her, gives their dynamic an extra layer of tension.
I really enjoyed how the author lets their relationship slowly rebuild. They reconnect, push back against their attraction, and then—when they finally give in—we really feel the intensity between them. The work on Brooks’s PR image, the team dynamics, and Harper’s family issues all add depth without ever overshadowing the main couple.
I also appreciated that the “break-up” angst stayed minimal, so when the HEA arrives it feels natural and well-earned. And the epilogue ties everything together beautifully, giving their relationship a sense of longevity that made the ending even more satisfying.
I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
I really enjoyed how the author lets their relationship slowly rebuild. They reconnect, push back against their attraction, and then—when they finally give in—we really feel the intensity between them. The work on Brooks’s PR image, the team dynamics, and Harper’s family issues all add depth without ever overshadowing the main couple.
I also appreciated that the “break-up” angst stayed minimal, so when the HEA arrives it feels natural and well-earned. And the epilogue ties everything together beautifully, giving their relationship a sense of longevity that made the ending even more satisfying.
I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
February 22, 2026
Though it is well-written, I have mixed emotions regarding this book. On the one hand: it is well written; characters are well developed; descriptions of hockey games, tensions, and commraderie are well-done; great, detailed, steamy spicy scenes; emotional highs and lows; plenty of angst; family drama with secrets and lies. On the other hand I rolled my eyes over the characters exhibiting: questionable career decisions; questionable personal decisions; questionable family drama; has no one ever heard of birth control? And I'm not a huge fan of "fantasy" spice - imaginings or dreams. Even though they add steam to the story I really want the charscters to experience the real thing. Maybe I'm just too logical! I'd still rate this a 4 star because it is well written. I was given a copy of this book and am voluntarily leaving my honest review. All thoughts and opinions expressed are strictly my own.
February 17, 2026
⭐️ARC REVIEW!!⭐️
I loved that this book was a sport romance that was about hockey. I have been reading a lot of different romance books. I think hockey might need to go under my love for football romance novels because of the possessiveness of the men. For me, the spice in the books was top tier. It was placed in the right sport. I loved how all the misconceptions were fixed in the end of the book. But while reading it, I was thinking that maybe the misconceptions were right but maybe he changed and grew. But it was such a great read that I could have read this book in 1 day but I needed got busy with other things in life. It's one of the books that I will definitely reread again in the future!
I loved that this book was a sport romance that was about hockey. I have been reading a lot of different romance books. I think hockey might need to go under my love for football romance novels because of the possessiveness of the men. For me, the spice in the books was top tier. It was placed in the right sport. I loved how all the misconceptions were fixed in the end of the book. But while reading it, I was thinking that maybe the misconceptions were right but maybe he changed and grew. But it was such a great read that I could have read this book in 1 day but I needed got busy with other things in life. It's one of the books that I will definitely reread again in the future!
February 22, 2026
'I hate my sister’s cheating, heartless ex, my family’s longtime villain.
But that didn’t stop me from warming his bed, and now I’m pregnant.'
The characters were very complex and complicated and perfectly steamy together. Plot was intriguing and well paced. World building was excellent and solidly drawn. Thoroughly enjoyed and highly recommend!
Kick back and enjoy the read!.
I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
But that didn’t stop me from warming his bed, and now I’m pregnant.'
The characters were very complex and complicated and perfectly steamy together. Plot was intriguing and well paced. World building was excellent and solidly drawn. Thoroughly enjoyed and highly recommend!
Kick back and enjoy the read!.
I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
February 22, 2026
I loved reading this book! I couldn't put it down. I was hooked from start to finish. This book is definitely a page turner. I couldn't tell what was going to happen next. The relationship between Brooks & Harper is a special one. I could feel their love & connection from the start. I highly recommend this book.
I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
February 23, 2026
PR Specialist Harper Lane has her hands full trying to keep Maddox in line. Brooks Maddox plays for the Vegas Acers hockey team but he has a lot of skeletons in his closet. Maddox used to date Harper’s sister and she has always thought of him as a monster but she is seeing him as a different person. The paparazzi like to cause Brooks problems. This is a great by!.
I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
February 21, 2026
This romance book will check off all your wants and likes when it comes to reading one heck of a fantastic story. I love reading Lexi’s romance books because they are engaging, entertaining with wonderful characters and let’s not forget about the ice melting romance as well.
So, yes, I recommend this book and author. You’ll find the book to be very hard to stop reading once you start.
So, yes, I recommend this book and author. You’ll find the book to be very hard to stop reading once you start.
February 21, 2026
This entertaining and engaging sports romance has drama, mistakes, secrets, lies, truth is revealed finally, surprises, and finally a HEA. The MCs are defined, have chemistry and steam, and issues to be resolved. I liked this book.
I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
February 21, 2026
This a a spicy hockey romance. Brooks was her sister Kim's ex. Kim hated it and made it well known. However, Harper doesn't see him being like her sister said. The sparks that fly between them are hard to hide. As they dance around the issues, Harper has to decide. Does she let her sister rule her life, or does she follow her heart?
February 22, 2026
I couldn't put this book down! Emotions all over the place. I absolutely loved the tension of the enemies to lovers story. The ending and epilogue wrapped up so nice and neat If enemies to lovers or hockey romances are your thing you can't miss out on this great story!.
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February 22, 2026
Such a great story about love conquering obstacles, even ones where you're fighting yourself. The chemistry, even when enemies, between Harper and Brooks is so obvious. I love the ending with their HEA. It's a must read and you will not want to put down so you can see what happens next.
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I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
February 23, 2026
This is an off limits romance between Harper and her sister's ex, Brooks. These flawed but likeable characters and the unique plot make for an interesting read. It is a love story with drama and steam, sexual tension and chemistry, and twists and turns, plus appealing secondary characters. A page turner.
I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
February 23, 2026
I think I have read all the previous books in this series. I absolutely love the characters. This one truly had me angry one minute and sobbing the next. Excellent. I voluntarily reviewed an Advanced Reader Copy of this book provided by booksprout
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