Accidental Assist

by Jordyn Griffin

382 pages, Kindle Edition

Expected publication April 10, 2026

About the author

Jordyn Griffin is an author and
storyteller passionate about sports, mainly
hockey and fiction romance novels. With a
love for creating vivid characters and
compelling narratives, Jordyn has spent
years perfecting their craft. She lives in
California, where she enjoys writing,
reading, horseback riding and travelling.
When she’s not writing, she can be found
spoiling her niece and nephew or savouring
caffeine like coffee or diet coke.
This is Jordyn’s second novel, and she is
excited to share this story with readers
around the world.
Follow Jordyn on social media,
@boujie_books for updates, content creation
and future novel releases.

Reviews

[Lou Li Reads · Rating 5 out of 5]

We’re back with the Grizzlies! Book 3 in the series, a standalone with interconnected characters following the players from the Minnesota Grizzlies Hockey team. This book gives us the story of Luke and Claire. Luke is best friends with Ellis (book 2) and he’s also Claire’s brother who gets pretty upset when he finds out Luke and Claire accidentally got married in Vegas! I do wonder how accidental this was, Luke had been solidly pining and in love with Claire for a very long time, and now he’s hoping to stay married, under the guise of benefitting his career to hope that time will get her to catch up on the feelings. For Claire, this is the perfect family found story, despite having her brother around, she’s felt so alone, but Luke - the perfect cinnamon roll he is, can see right through her front. These two were a dream together, a perfect fit. Thoroughly enjoyed this story and can’t wait to read more… perhaps Austin is next?!

I voluntarily reviewed a free advance copy of this book provided by the author. The opinions expressed are my own.

[Aly · Rating 5 out of 5]

I received an ARC of this story & absolutely loved it. I've read the other two books in this series, but I think this one might be my favorite. These can definitely be read on their own, but it's a good idea to start at the beginning & get to know all the characters in their group a little better. Luke is literally a perfect green flag MMC & I love that Claire is an FMC with clear goals that she's accomplishing & still makes time to invest in those she loves. Throwing in their two crazy schedules with being newly & unexpectedly married would overwhelm anyone, but you can genuinely feel the friendship that was already there allowing them to push through & take care of each other. I also wanted to punch big brother Ellis a couple of times lol. This is an open door spice 🌶🌶

*Accidental Marriage
*Friends to Lovers
*Lovable Friend Group

-Mention of childhood cancer/Family death

[Courtney Hastings · Rating 4 out of 5]

I received a copy of this for my honest review

In this story our FMC is not only attempting to manage a college course load, she is also on the hockey team and she just recently discovered that although she grew up with adoptive parents and as an only child - she actually has an older brother who plays professional hockey. Through this and other friends she has become close with his teammate - and our MMC. He has gone from playboy to down bad for his teammates sister, and it's not exactly a secret - well to everyone but her. When he decides to celebrate in Vegas after her 21 birthday things get complicated, as they wake up married. But instead of an annulment they decide this can help him keep sponsors, showing he's settling down, and although she doesn't out right ask for it - she gets someone in her corner, to show up for her when no one else really is.

[Crystal Rivera · Rating 4 out of 5]

Ok I really liked this story! Luke and Claire have been friends for a while.. after a drunken night in Vegas they end up ... married!

The ins and out of them navigating marriage with their respective hockey careers and her college life was so fun to read.. seeing them fall in love was beautiful to witness..

The story was a bit of a slow burn but I really liked the progression of their relationship!

[Lucy Gould · Rating 4 out of 5]

Thank you to Jordyn Griffin for providing me with a copy. The following review represents my honest opinion.

I really enjoyed this story! The dynamic of being married before falling in love and then falling in love during the marriage is so well-written and so cute. The story takes place over a long period of time with a number of time jumps which was slightly confusing in the beginning but overall didn't detract too much from my enjoyment of the story.

[Gabrielle · Rating 3 out of 5]

I liked this book okay. I almost wish there was a little flashback to what actually was said/done when they got married just to itch that part of my brain because I am a curious reader and I like to know things.

It was nice to see the progress of the friend group and how everyone is growing and adjusting together.

[Monique Rafey · Rating 4 out of 5]

Review of advanced copy from author

I loved this book! I was a little confused at the beginning but everything sorted out in the middle. I wish we got a flashback of what happened in Vegas. I love a good marriage of connivence trope. Luke is probably my favorite MMC, he’s such a good guy!!

[Faiza BEGUM · Rating 4 out of 5]

Luke and Claire who been friends suddenly ended up getting married after their drunken night in Vegas. This story is well written and everything delivered well

[ElainesBookshelf · Rating 5 out of 5]

My favorite book of the series!!!!!!

Xoxo- Elaine