Her Off-Limits Roommates: A Why Choose Hockey Romance

by Ruby Keller

I have two rules. Excel at my new job as athletic trainer for a hockey team. And absolutely, under no circumstances, develop feelings for any of my players.

I break rule two approximately eleven days in. With three men. At the same time.

In my defense, Cole, the brooding team captain, should not be allowed to cook shirtless in a shared kitchen. Mateo, the team's resident ray of human sunshine, memorized my coffee order after one conversation and flirts like it's a cardio workout. And Liam reads romance novels with a rescue cat in his lap, and watches me with intensity.

They're best friends. They're my patients. They share a house.

A house I now live in, because the universe flooded my apartment and apparently thought, You know what would be hilarious?

I'm supposed to be starting over, not starting something that could cost me everything I've worked for.

Three hockey players. One very inconvenient house. A woman who's finally learning that the love she deserves might not look anything like she was taught to expect.

This is a why-choose sports romance with a found-family heart, forced proximity that goes from sweet to scorching, and three men who prove love doesn't have to be a competition.

Genres: Why Choose

274 pages, Kindle Edition

Published February 28, 2026

Reviews

[Kelsey Fisher · Rating 2 out of 5]

This is literally the same book as the other by this author, “Her Pucking Roommates.” As in, same character personalities, same careers, similar struggles, same dynamic. I will admit that this one had a bit more character development, but overall, the book was pretty underwhelming and repetitive.

Maybe overly critical, but I also got super annoyed with the way the author wrote descriptions. It’s like she had a template and just plugged in words. Literally, there’s one page where she used the same descriptive structure like 6 times. It’s like reading madlibs. Here’s the template: “she (insert verb here) with the (insert noun here) of a woman who (insert drawn out description here).” Honestly, works well once or twice, but like 6 times in one page is just excessive. Almost made me give up on the book it was so frustrating.

Not a bad story, and the characters are lovable, so if you’re just looking for a quick read and don’t care so much about quality, this one’s alright. But feel free to skip her other book, cause it’s literally the same story.

[Fiona · Rating 5 out of 5]

I thoroughly enjoyed reading this story of four strong people who are all broken in one way or another, who alone are broken and helpless in their mental torments. Together they form a strong bond and they are able to stand tall and fight for each other’s redemption. I loved hoe Gemma felt protected, strong and loved by Cole, Liam and Mateo. Through Cole’s injury, Mateo’s families abuse of his wealth and Liam’s father’s history of anger and abuse. Together they have their happily ever after.

I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.

[Johanna · Rating 5 out of 5]

'This is a why-choose sports romance with a found-family heart, forced proximity that goes from sweet to scorching, and three men who prove love doesn't have to be a competition.'

The characters were very appealing and likeable and perfectly steamy together. Plot was intriguing and well paced. World building was excellent and impressive. Thoroughly enjoyed and highly recommend!

Grab a copy, kick back and enjoy!.

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[The Book Ssirren · Rating 4 out of 5]

I loved how four broken people were able to find one while between all of them. It made this story feel so real when they weren’t perfect. They were human, had issues and difficulties in life. And were able to come together to make one big and beautiful family. I loved the banter, the fun and sweetness that this story brought. The why choose. It was just great all the way around.

[Lixxi · Rating 5 out of 5]

Super fun dynamic. I loved the comedic relief with Mateo! It was really fun to watch them each develop an interest, and work as a team to keep her, rather than fight for her. I really wish there was more of an epilogue! I wanted more more more lol.

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[Raven Immortas · Rating 5 out of 5]

Hockey + Rh = EXCELLENT. Great characters and story. Easy to read and keeps you interested. Fun read. Check it out!.

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[Katie Vanderzee · Rating 5 out of 5]

Enjoyed this read

This was a fun read about a woman getting away from a controlling ex and discovery the possibility that are out there. You need to keep an open mind in this book, but it’s lovely how they all care and love one another! Find out how this all comes about and why.

[David C Highsmith · Rating 5 out of 5]

well done

This was a well written book that accurately portrayed trauma being worked through. It showed trauma comes in different ways but can be treated with similar methods and it works if worked through.

[Ketisha · Rating 3 out of 5]

It was straight up meh…. Felt like it could have been spicier but just wasn’t … it had good descriptions of the guys and their backgrounds and there was a cat!
I liked the Main Female Character… until I didn’t