Only For Her: An age gap, forbidden, hockey romance.

Only For #4

by Natasha Madison

He's the youngest coach in the league, and she's your captain's younger sister.

Victoria

Being offered a job in a brand-new city wasn’t something I was planning on.
Neither was meeting him at a random hotel bar that same night.
We shared a drink, flirted, and then one thing led to another.
We exchanged first names, and I escaped the next morning with a quick goodbye.
I never expected to see him again.
I especially never expected him to come face-to-face with him at my brother’s house.
As the new coach of the team.

Zane

I was the youngest coach in the NHL.
I had to focus on one thing and one thing only.
My job.
It’s the only thing I had time for.
Until I came face-to-face with the stranger I thought I would never see again.
She’s off-limits in every sense of the word.
Not just because she’s younger than me.
She’s the sister to my star player.

Genres: Hockey, Sports Romance, Sports, Hockey Romance, Audiobook, Romance, Forbidden Romance

484 pages, Paperback

First published May 8, 2026

About the author

When Wall Street Journal and USA Today Best Selling Author's nose isn't buried in a book, or her fingers flying across a keyboard writing, she's in the kitchen creating gourmet meals. You can find her, in four inch heels no less, in the car chauffeuring kids, or possibly with her husband scheduling his business trips. It's a good thing her characters do what she says, because even her Labrador doesn't listen to her...

Reviews

[sabrina · Rating 4 out of 5]

✨ Rating: 4⭐️
🫧 Vibes: when the chemistry is undeniable
🎶 Song: violet chemistry - miley cyrus
📖 Favourite Quote: "You make me smile after all I want to do is fucking frown. You lift me up when I get so down it’ll be hard to fucking stand."
📚 Would I recommend? yes!
💬 tldr thoughts: some romance, some drama and a firecracker FMC! A great package if you ask me.

In the package:
📦 age gap
📦 coach x player's sister
📦 one night stand
📦 secret relationship

Plot: Victoria and Zane meet one night at a bar and have a one night stand. Weeks later when Victoria is back in town for a new job, she comes face-to-face with Zane at her brother's house, as the new coach of the hockey team. While they pretend to not know each other, their chemistry becomes impossible to resist.

Thoughts: Natasha just knows how to write the funniest FMCs oh my gosh, I was cracking up so many times throughout this book. Her characters are quick with the banter and snarky, which I adore. Pair that with a grump and I was eating up every single one of their interactions. Zane was so sweet to Victoria and the tension was through the roof. I'm excited to go back and read the other books in the series!

Thank you Natasha Madison for the eARC!

✩⁺₊✩☽⋆ follow me on tiktok and instagram⋆☾✩⁺₊✩

[Sim-fully Ever After · Rating 5 out of 5]

4.5🌟, 3🌶️

If you’re looking for the perfect blend of hockey, heat, and hilarious banter, look no further.

Tori is a total breath of fresh air with her hilarious one-liners and feisty personality, and I found myself laughing out loud at her constant sass. When she realizes her spicy one-night stand is actually her brother's new NHL coach, the tension goes through the roof. Zane is the ultimate broody grump who is so career-driven, but seeing him become completely obsessed with the one woman he’s not supposed to have was absolute perfection.

The chemistry between them was radioactive and the spice was definitely on another level. I loved how the story balanced the forbidden aspect of their secret dating with moments of genuine heart and deep conversation. It felt so high-stakes because Zane is essentially risking his professional world for his team captain's little sister, which just made the romantic payoff feel even more earned. Their connection felt so real and intense that I was practically begging them to go public and show off their love to everyone.

This was such a fast-paced and addictive binge-read that I managed to finish it in a single sitting. Between the team bonding, the witty banter, and that swoon-worthy HEA, it really hit every single note for a top-tier sports romance. The audiobook narration also added such a great layer of emotion and grit to their personalities.

This book scored a goal in my heart and I am already desperate for the next one in the series.

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Huge thank you to Natasha Madison & The Author Agency for the ARC! 😍 All my bookish thoughts are completely my own. ✨

[Bri · Rating 4 out of 5]

Get it here:
Amazon US * Amazon UK

[Megan Coggins · Rating 4 out of 5]

Zaddy Zane 🔥

The youngest NHL coach is here and he’s a big bearded hottie.

Enter Victoria
One night stand situation
She ends being his captains little sister
Oh the drama, secretive
He fights it
There’s also and age gap 25 x 40

She’s a little firecracker with the quick wips
She’s conscious of her own worth

There’s some drama with the coaching/team
There’s spice with a beard edition.
Opposites do attract

Arc review ✨

[Catherine (catisbookedup) · Rating 4 out of 5]

Ok so it seems lately ive been into sports romance books. Ive done baseball, soccer (football) and now ice hockey.
Why are the audios for these books so damn HOT!!
The tropes with this one was on fire just like the book was!
🏒 Ice hockey
🏒 Age Gap
🏒 Brother's coach
🏒 One night stand
🏒 Instaheat
🏒 Bearded man
🏒 spicy open door/ dirty talk

When Zane gets appointed as the new head coach of the L.A Warriors Ice Hockey team, he becomes the youngest coach in history, so the last thing he needs is a distraction. When he meets an alluring Victoria in the airport hotel he assume his steamy one night stand will stay just that, a one night stand. What he didn't plan on is that Victoria is actually Tori, the younger sister of his star player Jackson. Oops! He especially didn't plan on becoming addicted to her.
The chemistry between Victoria and Zane was instantaneous and even though Zane tries to ignore the heat and the connection and pit his job first he fails over and over and over again!
If you are a fan of a lot of spice, this is it. Like dirty talk with banter? Yep you got it! Like bearded men how struggle with what they want in their head vs what they truly want? Yep you guessed it, you got it!
Want a bit of Hockey drama on and off the ice? Well bonus you got that too!

Highly enjoyable and recommended for sporty spicy romance lovers!

Many thanks to the author Natasha Madison and The Author Agency for providing me with a copy of the ALC for review. All opinions are my own.

[Jen Altman · Rating 4 out of 5]

The chemistry in Only For Her is absolutely electric! Victoria and Zane have a one-night stand that is supposed to be a "one and done" situation, only to find out Zane is the new coach for her brother’s NHL team. This story hits just right with a spicy age gap romance featuring the ultimate Zaddy (yes, I had to say it!!) energy making it impossible to put down. Zane is the perfect example of a hockey hero who is equal parts professional and completely obsessed with the woman he’s not supposed to have.

This is my first Natasha Madison book, and it definitely won't be my last! The banter is top-tier and the tension is high from the very first page. It's the perfect mix of sweet and steamy, making it a great pick if you're looking for a fast-paced sports romance to binge over the weekend like I did. If you’re a sucker for a coach who would risk it all for his team captain’s little sister, this needs to be your next read!

[Steph · Rating 5 out of 5]

This audiobook was such a fantastic listen, enjoyable in a way that I could’ve easily kept reading it for a long time! This is a hockey romance but with a little twist, it is a Coach and his player’s sister and that aspect pushed the boundaries of forbidden!

How does Victoria find herself falling for her brother’s Coach, Zane? They meet unexpectedly as strangers with a no strings attached fun and romantic night together that mutually ended in a good place. However, a few months later they find themselves being reintroduced for a different reason and the story unfolds in a forbidden age gap with so much “will they or won’t they” moments that I was left holding my breath for most of the book!

I especially enjoyed that although Victoria may be younger than Zane she certainly was a no-nonsense character that valued herself and her worth all throughout the story. It was so enjoyable to read about her confidence and certainty when it came to Zane and her own life. Zane’s character development was equally impressive and enjoyable to read, especially in terms of how he perceives himself and love!

If you enjoy a grumpy/sunshine hockey romance with angsty tension, secret dating and spice, then look no further than this book!

[Aidas_bookshelf · Rating 5 out of 5]

I swear the “Only For” series just keeps getting better and better, and Only For Her by Natasha Madison was just as good!

Zane is straight-up zaddddy material, the perfect broody, alpha hockey coach who is completely married to his job… until he meets a mysterious woman at a bar. They have one steamy night and go their separate ways… until the day he walks into his player’s house and his world is completely flipped upside down!

Victoria knows exactly what she wants and isn’t afraid to go after it, but Zane is so reserved that he struggles to figure out his feelings while dealing with everything going on around him. But when Zane finally had his moment and risked it all for Victoria? I was literally dancing with joy!

The intensity between them completely explodes in the best way, and I could not get enough. The push and pull between these two was SO good! And the banter and tension? Chef’s kiss.

I loved the sneaking around because it made everything feel even more intense. We knew the secret while everyone else didn’t, and I was just waiting for it all to come out! And don’t even get me started on the hockey team and the people trying to sabotage Zane. The suspense and the need to know what would happen next really kept the story moving while still giving us all the feels.

And there was something about Victoria’s funny, snarky comments and all her “old man” jokes that reminded me of myself when I mess with my own husband, which made me love her even more!
As always, I love Natasha’s stories, and this one was just as amazing as the rest. The friendships, the laughter, and the incredible family vibes make these books that much more enjoyable!
I seriously can’t wait to see what’s coming next.

[Nahal TC · Rating 3 out of 5]

ALC/ARC Review
Narrated by Aiden Snow & Vanessa Moyen

I went in with really high expectations because I loved her Only One series. I absolutely devoured those books—each one was a solid 4–5 stars for me. So when I found out this new series follows the next generation, it was a complete no-brainer to pick it up. Only for Her had all the ingredients I usually love from Natasha Madison — forbidden romance, an age gap, intense chemistry, family drama, and plenty of tension — but this one didn’t fully hit the mark for me. While Zane and Victoria’s physical chemistry was good, I struggled to connect with them emotionally. Their relationship felt heavily driven by attraction, and I never truly felt the transition from lust to love.

One thing I’ve started noticing with Natasha Madison’s recent books is how similar many of the storylines and characters feel. The secret relationship, tabloid drama, protective rich hero, confident and sassy heroine — it all felt very reminiscent of several of her previous books. I usually enjoy the interconnected family aspect of this series and love seeing familiar characters pop up, but at this point, the expanding family tree is becoming overwhelming and repetitive.

Victoria, in particular, was a difficult heroine for me to fully warm up to. At times she came across more entitled than confident, and the age gap between her and Zane felt very noticeable beyond just the romance. While their chemistry worked physically, I struggled to picture them as a truly compatible long-term couple emotionally.

I listened to the audiobook while reading along, and overall this one was a mixed experience for me. Aiden Snow did a fantastic job bringing Zane to life, and I really enjoyed his performance. Vanessa Moyen, however, didn’t fully work for me in this story. At times, Victoria came across more cocky and immature than confident, which affected how I connected with her character.

Overall, I didn’t dislike the book, but it lacked the emotional depth and freshness I’ve come to expect from Natasha Madison’s earlier work.

Thank you to The Author Agency and Harlow James for the ARC and ALC!

[Wendy Livingstone · Rating 5 out of 5]

This is the fourth book in this phenomenal series, and this is Victoria and Zane’s story.
These two cross paths in a radon hotel bar, and share a great night together, only exchanging first names, and not expecting to see each other again. Victoria moves to LA for a new job, and when she goes to see her brother and family, the last thing she expects to see is Zane. Zane is the youngest NHL coach in the league, and Victoria is his star player and captain’s younger sister, and the sparks fly between them.
This is a well written easy to read story, with family, friendships, emotions, secrets, tension, an age gap, forbidden romance, humour, witty banter, undeniable chemistry, and love, which leads to an entertaining, fun, and unpredictable hockey romance.
I look forward to reading more from this talented author whose work I highly recommend.

[ReadWithPeaches · Rating 4 out of 5]

✨ARC Review✨
⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️
🌶️ 🌶️ 🌶️

The chemistry between them is immediate and intense! I couldn’t get enough of it. It was the kind of chemistry that grabbed your attention right away. With these two there was constant push and pull that keeps you hooked.

Victoria completely steals the show for me. She’s sharp, witty, and unapologetically herself. She delivered some of the funniest, most effortless banter I’ve read in a while.

Zane’s guarded, broody, slightly intimidating energy, and every interaction feels charged. He might come off controlled and professional on the outside, but when it comes to her, that control slips fast. What he felt for her was perfect! He was protective and focused.

I couldn’t get enough of them. I loved their story so much. I am excited to go back and read the books that came before this.

What to Expect:
🏒Hockey romance
🏒Brothers coach
🏒Age gap
🏒Forbidden
🏒One night stand
🏒Player’s sister
🏒Secret dating

Thank you so much Natasha for the eARC and the ALC! I truly enjoyed this book. I hope to get to read more and help support you!

[Maddy · Rating 4 out of 5]

ZADDDDDY! I love an age gap romance and I had the absolute best time with this one.

Victoria and Zane were such a fun and unexpected couple. Their chemistry was INSANE. Like SO HOT. I loved these two together. And Victoria was freaking hilarious. She was a little spitfire and her character was the perfect opposite for Zane.

I always have the best time immersive reading Natasha books and this was no exception. The narrators always fit their characters perfectly.

I NEED THE NEXT BOOK ASAP. That ending has me gasping out loud.

💜Age Gap
🏒Hockey Coach
💜Brother’s Boss
🏒Opposites Attract
💜Forbidden
🏒One Night Stand

[Caise · Rating 2 out of 5]

I really enjoyed the first half of this book. The chemistry between the characters was so good and it honestly made me miss hockey romances. The hockey setting added a lot to the story and made it really fun to read.

The second half wasn’t as strong for me and I didn’t really like the epilogues because they felt a bit too much. But overall it was still an entertaining and easy read, especially if you like forbidden romance and hockey vibes.

[Brittany Harville · Rating 5 out of 5]

I absolutely loved this book! Hockey romance, age gap, with fun banter! What they thought was a one night stand changes when Victoria’s brother plays for the team Zane just got promoted to head coach of. Forbidden romance at its finest with all the feels and spice!

[kylie]

Sorry the cover is a jump scare idk who that man is ANWAYS SO GOOD AH 😆 i really love this series. ⭐️4.3

[Twins Reading Books · Rating 5 out of 5]

To start off strong this book has absolutely wrecked me for any other book out there right now. as I was reading it I didn’t want it to end so I was trying to make the story last as long as I could. this whole book was so satisfying, I could not have asked for a better ending.Victoria and Zane meet each other like two storms on black ice, unexpected, reckless, and vivid. Natasha Madison crafts the relationship with neurotic attention, with each point and snarky remark meticulously designed to create the tension to the point where it almost wounds. Zane keeps up this unsettling composure behind his pristine competence as the NHL's youngest coach, whereas Victoria enters every scene with cutting wit and enough fire to destroy every rule he tries to enforce, their age contrast stands between them like a loaded weapon that neither of them can withstand grasping!
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How real the characters felt beneath the flirting and deception was magnificent, the prose that the Author Natasha Madison makes us swim is really outstanding and entertaining. Victoria enters this connection fully aware of the enchantment lying on the other side, and her trust in herself gives the story's structure. Meanwhile, Zane feels sculpted from discipline and stress, a man attempting to keep a hockey team together while inwardly unraveling over one woman he should not want. Natasha Madison crafts their chat with razor-sharp delivery, tying together laughter and pain so naturally that the emotional adjustments feel rigorously anchored. The plotting is also nearly aeronautical, with the plot growing logically until plunging into emotional freefall.
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Victoria and Zane are hardworking, emotional, and fearful people attempting to construct something real while the entire structure around them threatens to crumble. Natasha Madison knows how to make yearning feel tremendous, and she stretches that ache across every page, also the spice was mind-blowing. Zane's proposal carries this deeply cinematic emotion that is soft and overwhelming, the perfect culmination to their story. And the final chapters are tender and beautiful while still leaving a delicious longing from not wanting to leave these characters behind. Only For Her is tremendously entertaining, emotionally compelling, and so addicting that it literally begs to be finished in one sitting... I did and I am so proud to have read all the books from ONLY FOR series, and ONLY FOR HER is Natasha Madison's finest work yet to date, she has raised the bar really high with her newest book that I will not stop shouting from the top of my lungs for this book to all my bookstagram friends!

[Rachel Nahabedian · Rating 5 out of 5]

Rating: Loved it (rounded up)

💜 One Night Stand
🏒 Coach x Player’s Sister
💜 Age Gap
🏒 Secret Relationship
💜 Forbidden Romance
🏒 Hockey Romance

This series absolutely has my heart. Every book leaves me swooning, smiling, and immediately desperate for the next one and this one was no exception.

First, Aiden Snow and Vanessa Moyden were perfect as Zane and Victoria. They played off each other so well and absolutely nailed the sass, tension, and broody energy. Their chemistry made the audiobook impossible to stop listening to.

Now for Zane and Victoria. Ugh, I loved them. Their meet cute was so good because neither of them knew who the other was at first, and my feet were kicking, y'all! Then suddenly they’re thrown right back into each other’s orbit with zero time to ease into it. These two hit the ground running emotionally.

Victoria is strong, confident, and unapologetically herself. She knows what she wants and owns it. Zane, meanwhile, tries so hard to stay away from her. Truly, gold star effort for this man, but he was doomed from the start. The way he tries to protect her and do the “right” thing was incredibly sweet, but the best part was watching him finally realize he didn’t have to carry everything alone and that Victoria would be there for him no matter what.

And Victoria honestly reads older than she is, not in a bad way, but in that “I had to grow up fast and I've seen some things” kind of way that feels very real.

I’m ending this review with one important message:

WHAT THE ACTUAL HELL, @natashamauthor?!?!
Please release the next book early. I’m asking nicely. Mostly. Just for me?

Thank you to Natasha and @theauthor.agency for the ALC and ARC 💜 The immersive reading experience let me absolutely fly through this book, and I loved every second of it.

[Kira Wall · Rating 5 out of 5]

Natasha Madison hit the back of the net with this hockey romance! I had the pleasure of doing an immersive read with this book! The audio was amazing! The narrators, Aiden Snow and Vanessa Moyen were phenomenal with their roles! I loved how well their voices complimented each other and how they really brought the characters to life, as well!

I love it when an FMC keeps the MMC on his toes and Victoria definitely does that with Zane! She is a sassy, spunky, self assured woman that knows what she wants and isn't willing to settle for second best. After meeting Zane in a hotel bar when her flight gets rescheduled they have a ONS and it leaves them both longing for months. Then, when Coach Zane visits his hockey Captain's home for dinner they get the shock of a lifetime when they see each other again and realize that she is Jaxon's sister and he is Jaxon's coach. Trying to juggle his new position as youngest head coach in the league and fighting to stay away from Victoria because he shouldn't get involved with one of his player's sister they keep finding themselves drawn together. What happens when Jaxon finds out? How will this affect his coaching position? Find out by reading and/or listening to this wonderful book!

[Mikaela (risqué.romance) · Rating 5 out of 5]

Only For Her - Natasha Madison
Narrated by Aiden Snow & Vanessa Moyen
5/5✨🌟

* SPOILERS *

I seriously don’t know how Natasha does it by making each book she writes impossibly not to love. I thought the last book in this series but after reading this one, these two might be tied because just wow! Aiden and Vanessa were absolutely perfect with one another and I just how they brought this book to life.

I love me a good romcom. This one had me laughing so much and it was all because of Victoria’s comments. Her personality was everything and she definitely kept me wanting more. She definitely had Zane wanting more because of her entertaining personality.

I loved Zane and Victoria every time that these two walked away from each other, I just wanted to shake and throttle the two of them because they were so stubborn.

I loved the moments with Jagger and Victoria when she asked him who his favorite aunt was. Too stinking cute!

When Zane finally came around with his feelings, especially the way he stood up to her brother and her dad, I was here for it. The way he professed his feelings and how she made him feel had me in my feelings.

If you’ve been wanting to read her books, this is the perfect with this whole series.

I received a copy of this book and this is my honest review.

[Elizabeth Neal]

Thoughts:

1. A sister to Jaxon and Victoria is mentioned once, by Victoria, in a short scene and then never again. That's worse than being Chuck Cunnhinghammed/Judy Winslowed. At least we saw them before they faded into nothingness. We aren't even given this chick's name.
2. Jaxon, her brother, wasn't my favorite. He told her his team is not her personal dating app -- excuse you? -- and informed her she would be ending things with Zane -- and you are? -- and forbidding her to see him -- yeah, let me get right on obeying that. She's twenty-five and you are her brother. Not her dad -- not that he has that kind of say at her age either -- nor her keeper. Instead, he needed to keep his mouth shut and mind his own business.
3. The fallout from Cam's actions (and Timothy's "reporting") seemed anti-climatic (and non-existent). Same with the five who wanted to jump ship and went over Ken's head to attempt to do so. They got no comeuppance. Zane got no apologies. I feel jilted on those fronts.
4. Also, a woman in her mid-twenties who not only no longer lives at home but has her own in a different state that's, basically, holding her bedroom at her parents' hostage (it's padlocked, I believe, and only she has the code) is very weird. Not quirky, aka cute. Weird. Very weird.

[Jennifer · Rating 5 out of 5]

Another one night stand kicked off this story. Zane and Victoria don’t know who the other is when they meet at a hotel bar but their intense connection leads to them spending the night together. Unlike Jaxon and Arielle, there is no pregnancy this time round but months later it’s a shock to both when they discover Zane is Jaxon - Victoria’s brother’s- hockey coach.
Zane is coping with immense pressure as the youngest coach in the NHL and is being undermined from the inside. Great storytelling around this plot point as the pressure mounts with continued losses. While he should be laser focused on the team, he just can’t stay away from Victoria.
She’s a great character, doesn’t see their age gap as an issue, but circumstances and the pressure from his job competes with their red hot chemistry and they are off and on for most of the story.
It’s easy to read and entertaining, lots of input to the story from family, team members, coaching staff, and Lexi and Kylie who Tori works with. What comes out of Tori’s mouth at times is hilarious and the banter between her and Jaxon is fabulous.
I’m loving all the characters and the stories in this series, so good!

[book.chats.with.jacki · Rating 4 out of 5]

Thank you to Natasha Madison and her team for the ALC of Only For Her, book four in the Only For series.

I love a hockey romance, and now I know I love a hockey coach/player’s sister romance even more. Aiden Snow and Vanessa Moyen were absolutely incredible as Zane and Victoria. They brought so much vulnerability, depth, chemistry, and spice to these characters. Their performances completely pulled me into the story and made every emotion hit even harder.

This forbidden sports romance is packed with chemistry, tension, and history. Zane is the youngest coach in the NHL, trying to prove himself while avoiding any kind of scandal. So realizing his one night fling is actually his captain’s baby sister definitely complicates things. The tension between him and Victoria is immediate and so good.

Beyond the romance, there’s also turmoil within the organization that adds another layer of tension to the story and keeps the plot moving. The spice is spicy and so hot, but there’s also a lot of heart here.

This was my first Natasha Madison book, and even though it takes place in the middle of a series, I never felt lost jumping in. While I usually prefer starting from the beginning, I’m so glad I gave this one a chance, because now I’m hooked. I can’t wait to go back and read the rest of her backlist.

[Nikenya Rodney · Rating 5 out of 5]

Victoria meets Zane at a bar and they have a scorching night together Five months later, Zane learns that she’s the younger sister of his star hockey player. He’s shocked to say the least and adamant that he must stay away from her. She’s younger and he’s her brother’s coach. Victoria gets his number from her brother’s phone and reaches out to him. He rocked her world and she wouldn’t mind getting to know him better. Despite him turning her down, they both pine for the other and privately reminisce about their night together. Zane eventually cannot stay away and they agree to date privately. Zane’s having issues with his team and he’s catching heat from the press. He’s worried about how his work life will affect Victoria. Despite it all, Victoria is his safe space and his peace. They have to stand together against forces trying to ruin their happiness. I loved loved loved this story. Victoria is a force and she’s perfect for Zane.

**I received an advanced copy of this book for free and I am voluntarily leaving this review.**

[Patty Baumeister · Rating 5 out of 5]

Book Review
Only For Her
A Novel Written By Natasha Madison
Fiction - Romance
Published May 2026
380 Pages
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

This is the fourth book in the author’s Only For Hockey Romance Series. I love the characters and couples Natasha Madison has created for this series.

Book 4 allowed readers to learn more about Victoria Stevenson and Zane Gilmore. A chance meeting in a hotel bar lead to a night of laughs and passion for these two. After saying good bye to each other in the morning, Victoria and Zane never thought their paths would cross again. A few months later Zane discovered that Victoria is the younger sister of the captain of his hockey team. Victoria found out that Zane is her older brother’s hockey coach.

Their undeniable chemistry leads to a secret relationship between the two despite their age gap. I enjoyed the banter and budding romance between Victoria and Zane. There also was a suspenseful backdrop of mystery in this story. Someone is sabotaging Zane’s first year as an NHL coach. Someone wants him to fail.

“…. maybe you’re worth the risk.”

[Nics · Rating 5 out of 5]

ARC Review
Zaddy...

Who doesn't love an AGE GAP!?
This book delivered exactly the kind of tension filled, trope heavy romance I love. The age gap (15 years 👀) combined with the forbidden element, him being her brother’s NHL coach, as well as the press eating him alive because he is the youngest coach in NHL history, created so much delicious angst and anticipation.

Zane is more guarded, and carries that authoritative, slightly broody energy, while the Victoria brings a fresh, emotional perspective that challenges him in ways he clearly wasn’t prepared for. She is witty and strong willed in every way. She is genuinely funny, and she doesn't back down, even when everything gets messy. I loved how their dynamic evolved from impulsive attraction to something deeper, even though the stakes as well as the risks kept getting higher.

It was fun and full of chemistry.

If you love:
*Strong, witty FMCs
*Age gap romance
*Forbidden relationships
*Sports romance/Hockey
...you’ll eat this up.

[Amanda · Rating 5 out of 5]

If you are looking for an age gap book I highly recommend this one.

Victoria (or Tori) has a one night stand and it’s electric. Fast forward a few months and she finds out her one night was with her brother’s hockey coach. She wants to pursue their chemistry while Zane tries to resist because of his position & his age. The back and forth is where the story really thrives.

Tori is my spirt animal. She is fierce and knows her worth and is an all around badass woman. I fell in love with her personality and her self worth. And the way she interacts with Zane is probably the highlight of the book. I love how she isnt afraid to bust his balls. Their chemistry is off the charts.

I was able to read and listen to this book and honestly the immersive read is the way to go. The narrators did an amazing job. They had me laughing during the banter and the steamy scenes were so good.

Tropes:
-age gap
-brothers coach
-one night stand
-forbidden romance

-ARC READ. Thank you to the author and The Author Agency for an e-arc and ALC for my honest review.

[Jo · Rating 5 out of 5]

Well! Where have hockey coach romances been all my life?! Loved this one so much!

Zane is a lumberjack, mountain man type of an absolute alpha and what a treat it was to see him with Tori.

Starting with a one night stand and not being able to forget one another five months down the line this pairing then led into being a forbidden relationship because she’s a player’s sister *gasp*! Oh. And there’s an age gap too! *double gasp*!!

I always, ALWAYS love reading Natasha’s hockey books (well, any of her books really) and fall instantly into their story as if I’ve been there all along. There is something so warming and comforting about returning to one of her universe stories.

This book was amazing! Zane was almost grouchy being protective over Victoria and she was so sassy and carefree that they balanced each other out perfectly. Thank you, Natasha for yet another amazing addition to the series and universe as a whole!

[Megan · Rating 4 out of 5]

When the youngest professional hockey coach in the league runs into the one night stand he can’t stop thinking about, you’d think he’d be thrilled at a second chance. Instead, he’s at dinner with his captain and it’s that captain’s little sister that was his one night stand. Zane isn’t sure he can risk his career for the woman he can’t stop wanting.

Victoria is a fresh college grad who’s starting her career near where her brother plays hockey. She’s a free spirit and has a personality that takes no prisoners. Which is why when she runs into her one night stand, she’s open to continuing what they started.

The chemistry between Zane and Victoria is insane. I love how Zane doesn’t want to want her and Victoria likes to play with that push and pull. The extended family, as always, makes the book. Every character is intentional and makes a well rounded story you can’t put down.

I received an advanced copy of the book in exchange for an honest review.

[Chelsea Mansell · Rating 5 out of 5]

Only for Her by Natasha Madison eARC review 💜

I am completely in love with every single thing about this story and I absolutely have a girl crush on Tori.

Natasha just keeps blowing me away with all the books in this series and they keep getting better and better. I basically devoured this in one sitting and thought it was fantastic.

A one night stand between strangers leads to a forbidden relationship between an NFL coach and one of his players sisters and oh man, is it every bit as juicy as it sounds. Zane is the epitome of grumpy and career driver and Tori brings such a fun and hilarious personality to the story. She is truly so funny and her one liners had me cracking up constantly.

The chemistry between Zane and Victoria is truly electric and the spice my goodness…Natasha brought the spice in this one 😮‍💨

Such a great read. I loved it so much and can’t wait for the next book!

What to expect:
Hockey romance
Brothers coach
Age gap
Forbidden
One night stand
Player’s sister
Secret dating

Thank you so much Natasha for the arc and alc!

[Savannah O’Neal · Rating 5 out of 5]

♾️⭐️ ARC REVIEW:

I swear every new book that come out is my favorite 🥹

Zane & Victoria book is of course everything!!

One random night Victoria stayed in a hotel where she met this man and hit it off pretty well & I’m sure can guess how the night ended 🤪

Five months later Zane is headed into his first day as being the youngest coach in the NHL! One of his star player Jaxson invited him over for dinner one night & Zane was looking at pictures on his wall and noticed this lady. THE lady he can’t get off his mind from his one night stand months ago… It’s his star player littler sister 🤯

This book is very well written!! I have laughed SO MUCH and I’ve swooned so hard! My heart beating so fast at what’s going on.. You will definitely feel ALL of the feelings 🥹

Let’s be honest Victoria is the most hilarious girl ever!


Tropes:

🏒 Age Gap
🏒 Hockey Romance
🏒 One night stand
🏒Secret Dating

Spice:
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