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Atlanta Firebirds #5
Shut Out
Soucy's story and the final book of the season!
293 pages, Kindle Edition
Published June 25, 2026
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July 4, 2026
Not sure about the number of stars here, just like with all books in this series.
First: I like the story, I really love Lundy and his thoughtfulness. And the struggle Soucy goes through was very interesting as well: does he love me or does he love the project I am because he loves being a helper so much? That was a very original problem, not something I have come across yet in this type of books. So lots of stars for that part.
The rest though… not so many stars. The problem I have with all of the books in this series (and by the author in general) is how incredibly similar they are. Ok, most authors in this genre suffer from this problem, that their mc’s look a bit like each other, especially when it’s a first person pov. These characters though all seem to be the same person, just in different packages. The one MC is incredibly sensitive, somewhere on the spectrum and either very talkative or not talkative at all. Cats take a special interest in them. Their love interest sees their flaws but is such a saint, they overlook every issue. And there’s a special love in all of their hearts for numbers.
I love the team chat, which is also quite original, in the first book. (Although Hajek’s brother’s team have exactly the same dynamic going on in their team. And knowing soccer teams irl… That’s not how these guys talk to each other.) And then in every other book, it feels like the conversation is the same, even though it’s not.
Anyway, it kind of feel the author wrote one outline for the whole series like it was one book (including a meddling friend, “everyone knew before they did, they’re not subtle, but are a bit slow to catch up themselves”, a special cat, and a special interest in numbers), wrote all of the team chats, and started writing the various books simultaneously.
The book group, another fun and original aspect of the series, plays out the same in every book. It’s always about the main couple of the book and one of them figures that out (the special best friend) and not the others.
I don’t think the author uses AI, but I do think these books are way too similar for sticking around long, especially because they are published so quickly in succession. This series is a fun read, but because they all come so quickly after another (and are apparently written within days of each other, as I read in the author newsletter), there is no time to forget the similarities… I think these books could have benefited a lot from aging a bit… I can’t imagine they’ll still be read after two years. If anyone reads this review in 2028 because you’ve just stumbled on this series, please comment and prove I’m wrong 🤣🤣🤣
Just some small things left about this book: I did not get the whole Matty angle. What happened exactly when he was 15? Did I read too fast to notice? What was the obsession with the family checking whether Soucy eats enough? He’s a professional hockey player, playing a lot of hockey. If he’s not eating, he’s probably not going to skate that well…
Little last plus: I loved the demi representation and the fact Soucy is apparently a virgin and that was not really mentioned or blown up.
Anyway: I think I should read these books again, and maybe right after each other, because in my head I can’t distinguish any of them. So maybe I need less time between them 🤣 And at the same time I need a lot of time in between this read and my next to get over my annoyances with the similarities.
I only recommend if you just read one… Or don’t care reading the exact same script over and over again…
PS: this book actually had a great ending, after I complained very much loud about the missing closures in the previous books. And I wonder: did the author read the comments, feed them to AI and came up with this?
First: I like the story, I really love Lundy and his thoughtfulness. And the struggle Soucy goes through was very interesting as well: does he love me or does he love the project I am because he loves being a helper so much? That was a very original problem, not something I have come across yet in this type of books. So lots of stars for that part.
The rest though… not so many stars. The problem I have with all of the books in this series (and by the author in general) is how incredibly similar they are. Ok, most authors in this genre suffer from this problem, that their mc’s look a bit like each other, especially when it’s a first person pov. These characters though all seem to be the same person, just in different packages. The one MC is incredibly sensitive, somewhere on the spectrum and either very talkative or not talkative at all. Cats take a special interest in them. Their love interest sees their flaws but is such a saint, they overlook every issue. And there’s a special love in all of their hearts for numbers.
I love the team chat, which is also quite original, in the first book. (Although Hajek’s brother’s team have exactly the same dynamic going on in their team. And knowing soccer teams irl… That’s not how these guys talk to each other.) And then in every other book, it feels like the conversation is the same, even though it’s not.
Anyway, it kind of feel the author wrote one outline for the whole series like it was one book (including a meddling friend, “everyone knew before they did, they’re not subtle, but are a bit slow to catch up themselves”, a special cat, and a special interest in numbers), wrote all of the team chats, and started writing the various books simultaneously.
The book group, another fun and original aspect of the series, plays out the same in every book. It’s always about the main couple of the book and one of them figures that out (the special best friend) and not the others.
I don’t think the author uses AI, but I do think these books are way too similar for sticking around long, especially because they are published so quickly in succession. This series is a fun read, but because they all come so quickly after another (and are apparently written within days of each other, as I read in the author newsletter), there is no time to forget the similarities… I think these books could have benefited a lot from aging a bit… I can’t imagine they’ll still be read after two years. If anyone reads this review in 2028 because you’ve just stumbled on this series, please comment and prove I’m wrong 🤣🤣🤣
Just some small things left about this book: I did not get the whole Matty angle. What happened exactly when he was 15? Did I read too fast to notice? What was the obsession with the family checking whether Soucy eats enough? He’s a professional hockey player, playing a lot of hockey. If he’s not eating, he’s probably not going to skate that well…
Little last plus: I loved the demi representation and the fact Soucy is apparently a virgin and that was not really mentioned or blown up.
Anyway: I think I should read these books again, and maybe right after each other, because in my head I can’t distinguish any of them. So maybe I need less time between them 🤣 And at the same time I need a lot of time in between this read and my next to get over my annoyances with the similarities.
I only recommend if you just read one… Or don’t care reading the exact same script over and over again…
PS: this book actually had a great ending, after I complained very much loud about the missing closures in the previous books. And I wonder: did the author read the comments, feed them to AI and came up with this?
July 17, 2026
This, sadly, was probably my least favorite of the series. I had trouble distinguishing our MCs from each other. I also felt like you had to read between the lines to understand a lot of stuff? And I wasn’t good with that.
There were also some continuity issues with this that really took me out of the story and had me flipping back and forth trying to see what I missed. One time they’re having sex and they take their shirts off but all the sudden the pants are off also but it’s never detailed so it’s like they disappeared with magic. After the cat comes home, there’s this whole explanation of the next morning with the cat but then Lundy is still there so he apparently spent the night without any discussion about it, but then they go in Soucy’s room to have sex and the text says something about tonight. So did the whole day go by?? Then magically the cat got in the room even though it was explicitly stated the cat was shut out of the room and nowhere does anyone open the door.
I saw another review state they didn’t think this was written with AI which made me feel better because I’ve been wondering. 😬😫
There were also some continuity issues with this that really took me out of the story and had me flipping back and forth trying to see what I missed. One time they’re having sex and they take their shirts off but all the sudden the pants are off also but it’s never detailed so it’s like they disappeared with magic. After the cat comes home, there’s this whole explanation of the next morning with the cat but then Lundy is still there so he apparently spent the night without any discussion about it, but then they go in Soucy’s room to have sex and the text says something about tonight. So did the whole day go by?? Then magically the cat got in the room even though it was explicitly stated the cat was shut out of the room and nowhere does anyone open the door.
I saw another review state they didn’t think this was written with AI which made me feel better because I’ve been wondering. 😬😫
This entire review has been hidden because of spoilers.
July 6, 2026
4.5-5⭐️
Another soul crusher but loved every second. Jules and Soren have my heart. I’m sad this series is over. 😭
Another soul crusher but loved every second. Jules and Soren have my heart. I’m sad this series is over. 😭
July 10, 2026
we’re trying to do too much
I liked the characters but it was like the author was trying to make it like super deep and super emotional and by doing that made it like kinda confusing and extra.
I liked the characters but it was like the author was trying to make it like super deep and super emotional and by doing that made it like kinda confusing and extra.
June 25, 2026
I just finished Shut Out, and honestly? It wrecked me in the best possible way. As the series finale for the Atlanta Firebirds, this one had a lot to live up to, and Riley Bauer absolutely delivered.
What struck me most was how beautifully the story handled Julien Soucy. He’s the definition of quiet, intentional minimalism, someone who’s spent his life shrinking himself to make things easier for everyone else. Watching his slow, aching realization that he wants Soren Lundmark (and that the want isn’t going away) felt incredibly real, especially with the demisexual first-love angle. It wasn’t rushed or overly dramatic; it was tender, internal, and deeply moving.
Lundy is the perfect counterbalance, big, steady, 6’5” of quiet reliability who’s been with people before but has never felt this.
Their dynamic is everything the tropes promise…. forced proximity (shared crease, hello tension), friends to lovers, and that delicious role inversion when injury forces Julien to step up as the protector. The hurt/comfort hits hard without feeling manipulative, and the touch starved moments? 🤌🏻🤌🏻
The hockey is there, the Cup playoffs provide real stakes and intensity, but it never overshadows the romance. The found family of the Firebirds team is warm, supportive, and full of sharp humor that had me laughing out loud even during heavier scenes. They see everything, call out the tension, and rally around the boys when it matters.
The steam is excellent, explicit, emotional, and character driven. It never feels gratuitous, every intimate moment deepens their connection and reveals something new about them. The emotional payoff in the final act, especially with the injury arc and Julien stepping into his own, is cathartic and satisfying.
This can absolutely be read as a standalone if you haven’t read the rest of the series, but coming in at the end made the cameos and team dynamics even sweeter.
A heartfelt, steamy, emotionally sharp series finale that does justice to its characters and the world built across the Atlanta Firebirds books.
If you love MM hockey romance with depth, found family, and two goalies falling in love, this is a must read.
I’m sad the series is over, but what a perfect way to close it out.
Highly recommend.
HEA achieved, heart fully captured. 🏒❤️
Would I reread? Absolutely. Already thinking about it.
🦋
What struck me most was how beautifully the story handled Julien Soucy. He’s the definition of quiet, intentional minimalism, someone who’s spent his life shrinking himself to make things easier for everyone else. Watching his slow, aching realization that he wants Soren Lundmark (and that the want isn’t going away) felt incredibly real, especially with the demisexual first-love angle. It wasn’t rushed or overly dramatic; it was tender, internal, and deeply moving.
Lundy is the perfect counterbalance, big, steady, 6’5” of quiet reliability who’s been with people before but has never felt this.
Their dynamic is everything the tropes promise…. forced proximity (shared crease, hello tension), friends to lovers, and that delicious role inversion when injury forces Julien to step up as the protector. The hurt/comfort hits hard without feeling manipulative, and the touch starved moments? 🤌🏻🤌🏻
The hockey is there, the Cup playoffs provide real stakes and intensity, but it never overshadows the romance. The found family of the Firebirds team is warm, supportive, and full of sharp humor that had me laughing out loud even during heavier scenes. They see everything, call out the tension, and rally around the boys when it matters.
The steam is excellent, explicit, emotional, and character driven. It never feels gratuitous, every intimate moment deepens their connection and reveals something new about them. The emotional payoff in the final act, especially with the injury arc and Julien stepping into his own, is cathartic and satisfying.
This can absolutely be read as a standalone if you haven’t read the rest of the series, but coming in at the end made the cameos and team dynamics even sweeter.
A heartfelt, steamy, emotionally sharp series finale that does justice to its characters and the world built across the Atlanta Firebirds books.
If you love MM hockey romance with depth, found family, and two goalies falling in love, this is a must read.
I’m sad the series is over, but what a perfect way to close it out.
Highly recommend.
HEA achieved, heart fully captured. 🏒❤️
Would I reread? Absolutely. Already thinking about it.
🦋
July 19, 2026
Glad I read it but didn’t enjoy it quite as much as the others. The team was still fun and I liked Soucy, Lundy, and the basic story, but I had a bit of trouble following some of the emotional/mental details. The “room” metaphor and others were so heavily used and developed that, at times, I wasn’t sure I was totally following. I liked how the characters, particularly Soucy, saw things differently but could’ve used a bit more “translation.” Also, bc it was particular to Soucy, it was odd that Lundy seemed to think in the same metaphors without explanation. Looking forward to the spinoff soccer series!
Did Not Finish
June 25, 2026DNF @ 9% - Nope.
June 30, 2026
Shut Out is the fifth and final book of the Atlanta Firebirds, and provides a solidly-satisfying ending for the series. Soucy and Lundy play out the “goalies are weird” cliché in a not-quite dysfunctional way, but they are sympathetic and well-rounded characters who work on their issues with the help of therapists and their teammates.
We see our favorite characters from earlier in the series, including my favorite, Berger, with his spreadsheets and statistics. The kittens make their appearances as full-grown cats, and the team dynamic carries through all of the books. Unlike some of the earlier ones, the main characters are not as familiar as the rest of the team; we did not get to know them as well, maybe because there’s not as much interaction between goalies and the rest of the team.
Personally, I found it more difficult to identify with Soucy and Lundy than I did with the rest of the characters. It was harder to understand their quirks and their interactions, but once they became more familiar, I began to enjoy them quite a bit. Do read the From the Author at the beginning, as that will explain the basics of their characters.
Anyone who has been following the Atlanta Firebirds will want to get Shut Out, if only to tie up the loose ends from the earlier books. The group chats are fun, as always, and the ending made me very happy for our hockey boys. It was a thoroughly enjoyable read, and I look forward to seeing what Riley Bauer is working on next!
I received an Advanced Reader Copy from the author
We see our favorite characters from earlier in the series, including my favorite, Berger, with his spreadsheets and statistics. The kittens make their appearances as full-grown cats, and the team dynamic carries through all of the books. Unlike some of the earlier ones, the main characters are not as familiar as the rest of the team; we did not get to know them as well, maybe because there’s not as much interaction between goalies and the rest of the team.
Personally, I found it more difficult to identify with Soucy and Lundy than I did with the rest of the characters. It was harder to understand their quirks and their interactions, but once they became more familiar, I began to enjoy them quite a bit. Do read the From the Author at the beginning, as that will explain the basics of their characters.
Anyone who has been following the Atlanta Firebirds will want to get Shut Out, if only to tie up the loose ends from the earlier books. The group chats are fun, as always, and the ending made me very happy for our hockey boys. It was a thoroughly enjoyable read, and I look forward to seeing what Riley Bauer is working on next!
I received an Advanced Reader Copy from the author
July 4, 2026
4.6
I don’t usually comment on the cover models, but this guy is a real sweetie. Gorgeous and giving off the vibe of being a great person to know.
Quite frankly, this story had me going off the rails any number of times. Loaded with actual hockey and a wonderful, well deserved, cliff hanging ending, I struggled with many of the sentences that felt opaque. Rereading often did not help, and my impression was there was a code here I didn’t have the key for! Hard work is usually not on the menu in reading romance novels, right?
The actual storyline and main characters Soucy and Lundy are great, but Soucy’s family issues were left slightly hanging and not much time was spent on Lundy’s. Their complicated personas fit the stereotype of goalies being very different from their peers.
Humour was out loud as the closely knit team of rejects participated in a book group via their phones. This is a story with many baffling lines but having read all the previous ones, I didn’t mind putting in the effort.
The feral cat was a delight.
I don’t usually comment on the cover models, but this guy is a real sweetie. Gorgeous and giving off the vibe of being a great person to know.
Quite frankly, this story had me going off the rails any number of times. Loaded with actual hockey and a wonderful, well deserved, cliff hanging ending, I struggled with many of the sentences that felt opaque. Rereading often did not help, and my impression was there was a code here I didn’t have the key for! Hard work is usually not on the menu in reading romance novels, right?
The actual storyline and main characters Soucy and Lundy are great, but Soucy’s family issues were left slightly hanging and not much time was spent on Lundy’s. Their complicated personas fit the stereotype of goalies being very different from their peers.
Humour was out loud as the closely knit team of rejects participated in a book group via their phones. This is a story with many baffling lines but having read all the previous ones, I didn’t mind putting in the effort.
The feral cat was a delight.
August 3, 2026
Shut Out is a fitting finale to the Atlanta Firebirds series, delivering an emotional send-off for a team that was easy to fall in love with. The focus on two goalies embraces the classic "goalies are a little different" trope, but it does so with heart, showing two characters working through their personal struggles with the support of teammates and therapy. Their journey feels genuine and rewarding.
It was great catching up with familiar faces, especially Berger and his love of statistics, while seeing the team dynamic remain as strong as ever. The now-grown kittens were a fun touch, and the group chats once again added plenty of humour and warmth.
While Soucy and Lundy took a little longer to connect with than previous Firebirds couples, their personalities gradually won me over.
It was great catching up with familiar faces, especially Berger and his love of statistics, while seeing the team dynamic remain as strong as ever. The now-grown kittens were a fun touch, and the group chats once again added plenty of humour and warmth.
While Soucy and Lundy took a little longer to connect with than previous Firebirds couples, their personalities gradually won me over.
June 26, 2026
Great Ending
Loved every one of these stories. The author’s writing style is different and not what I’m normally accustomed to but it was so good. I think what I enjoyed is that it felt more authentic for the male perspective. This last book was so much bigger than a quiet love that had been built over time while watching their team mates fall for each other. It was honestly the culmination of a season of growth, brotherhood, and different variations of love that we (and our favorite goalies) got to watch. I hope the ending means we get more of the crew and more of Hajek’s brother. I love a good spin off. But like Soren- we can hold the weight of if even if there is no spin off- this series was enough. It still holds 🥅
Loved every one of these stories. The author’s writing style is different and not what I’m normally accustomed to but it was so good. I think what I enjoyed is that it felt more authentic for the male perspective. This last book was so much bigger than a quiet love that had been built over time while watching their team mates fall for each other. It was honestly the culmination of a season of growth, brotherhood, and different variations of love that we (and our favorite goalies) got to watch. I hope the ending means we get more of the crew and more of Hajek’s brother. I love a good spin off. But like Soren- we can hold the weight of if even if there is no spin off- this series was enough. It still holds 🥅
June 29, 2026
5/5*
I'm crying because this is over.
I've come to absolutely adore this series and am so sad that its over but what a glorious ending it was. I'm truly a hockey goalie lover at heart and as such I am absolutely enamoured with Lundy and Soucy (but perhaps not as much as they are for each other). They felt so sweet and so real during this story, and I loved all their little intricacies.
The games of the SCF genuinely made me tense and
If a spin-off about Makinen would ever exist I would be on that like hotcakes.
I'm crying because this is over.
I've come to absolutely adore this series and am so sad that its over but what a glorious ending it was. I'm truly a hockey goalie lover at heart and as such I am absolutely enamoured with Lundy and Soucy (but perhaps not as much as they are for each other). They felt so sweet and so real during this story, and I loved all their little intricacies.
The games of the SCF genuinely made me tense and
If a spin-off about Makinen would ever exist I would be on that like hotcakes.
July 1, 2026
I'd give this 4.5 stars rounded up (because it's my favorite of the series). Granted, I skipped 3 and 4 (after finding the main characters of 1 & 2 a little too similar); still, I liked how this played out.
Both 'Soucy' and 'Lundy' are interesting characters. Lundy's still a little similar to the 'strong-silent' types in the first two books, but Soucy is definitely unique, and I enjoyed learning more about how OCD can impact people. I also really liked all the hockey in this -- at times, it was like watching a hockey game. :)
Finally, it was really good to see the conclusion to the season that's been hinted at at the end of each of the other books. I definitely enjoyed it.
Both 'Soucy' and 'Lundy' are interesting characters. Lundy's still a little similar to the 'strong-silent' types in the first two books, but Soucy is definitely unique, and I enjoyed learning more about how OCD can impact people. I also really liked all the hockey in this -- at times, it was like watching a hockey game. :)
Finally, it was really good to see the conclusion to the season that's been hinted at at the end of each of the other books. I definitely enjoyed it.
July 3, 2026
I've really liked this whole series, which as I understand it are the author's first books so they are still honing their craft. I found this one more of a challenge than the rest of the series, because it felt like a lot of oblique conversations went on, where the reader has to figure out what is really being said underneath what is a actually said. Sometimes I just couldn't figure it out and that was frustrating. But I did like Soucy and Lundy as characters and enjoyed following their story. And I was totally invested in whether the team could pull off the coup of a cup win! I do hope we get a extra in the form of Journalist Brian's take on the final result! I hope we get more from the team as well, Thompson and Maki both deserve stories. A good series I will enjoy a re-read of in the future.
I received an ARC
I received an ARC
July 17, 2026
Another good story
I loved the story, when I could follow it. There were so many metaphors and analogies that I got lost, almost from the beginning. I tried so hard to follow it because 1-4 were so fantastic. The characters are great, the development is great, the cats are great, but i just had so much trouble following some of the theoretical stuff that I had to go back and reread several times. And full disclosure...I'm a therapist! That stuff was spot on. Just...the rooms, and the floors and the ceilings...confusing. I still recommend the entire series!!!
I loved the story, when I could follow it. There were so many metaphors and analogies that I got lost, almost from the beginning. I tried so hard to follow it because 1-4 were so fantastic. The characters are great, the development is great, the cats are great, but i just had so much trouble following some of the theoretical stuff that I had to go back and reread several times. And full disclosure...I'm a therapist! That stuff was spot on. Just...the rooms, and the floors and the ceilings...confusing. I still recommend the entire series!!!
June 27, 2026
3.5⭐️ wanted to love this. Really loved Soucy and Lundy on their own but struggled a bit to connect to them being connected to each other, which was odd because first person could have provided more insight into how they were feeling beyond Soucy managing his ocd. For that reason it didn’t really seem like the romance was the main plot line.
July 1, 2026
As the final book in this series, it absolutely does not disappoint.
The characters are so beautifully developed, and the progression of the story keeps you glued to this book.
I recommend reading all the parts, if only because it is a good series. However, you won't miss anything if you only read this book.
💞Thank you to the Author for the opportunity to read and review this ARC💖
The characters are so beautifully developed, and the progression of the story keeps you glued to this book.
I recommend reading all the parts, if only because it is a good series. However, you won't miss anything if you only read this book.
💞Thank you to the Author for the opportunity to read and review this ARC💖
July 4, 2026
driving force of plot not in blurb
Soucy is neurodivergent and this impacts him as well as how characters relate to him. It’s never said explicitly, so that’s a bit odd as it’s a huge part of the novel. Even Lundy’s romancing of Soucy alludes to it. Much more hockey than romance.
Soucy is neurodivergent and this impacts him as well as how characters relate to him. It’s never said explicitly, so that’s a bit odd as it’s a huge part of the novel. Even Lundy’s romancing of Soucy alludes to it. Much more hockey than romance.
July 10, 2026
The Group Chats Got Me
It's not often that I read a series and feel I'm seeing real people, live real lives, with relatable issues, using everyday language, with kittens and a group chat thrown in to boot. Loved every minute of this series about the guys everyone counted out and the family they built with each other. My only complaint is that it's over.
It's not often that I read a series and feel I'm seeing real people, live real lives, with relatable issues, using everyday language, with kittens and a group chat thrown in to boot. Loved every minute of this series about the guys everyone counted out and the family they built with each other. My only complaint is that it's over.
July 14, 2026
I have followed these guys since the beginning, and have been patiently waiting for Soucy's story, and Lundy and Soucy does not disappoint.
This book was just as good as the previously in the series, and I love how we still meet the rest of the team. The teamchat and bookclubteam are just hilarious and gives another layer to the story.
A worthy end to the series.
This book was just as good as the previously in the series, and I love how we still meet the rest of the team. The teamchat and bookclubteam are just hilarious and gives another layer to the story.
A worthy end to the series.
August 5, 2026
Awesome book.,hate to see the series end 😔
Really enjoyed the story. It left my broken hearted when Soucy yelled at Lundy and words spoken in anger ate so often miss interpreted . I was glad when they made peace and was overly pleased when they won the cup. I am not as sharp memory wise as i.use to.be, 🤔i think I will have to go back and reread the series.
Really enjoyed the story. It left my broken hearted when Soucy yelled at Lundy and words spoken in anger ate so often miss interpreted . I was glad when they made peace and was overly pleased when they won the cup. I am not as sharp memory wise as i.use to.be, 🤔i think I will have to go back and reread the series.
June 26, 2026
A great Series
Enjoyable tales about the team in its first season. Some are an easy read and some I found harder but all the characters are well constructed and the stories make sense.
One more to go then I'm all done.
Enjoyable tales about the team in its first season. Some are an easy read and some I found harder but all the characters are well constructed and the stories make sense.
One more to go then I'm all done.
June 28, 2026
again outstanding
Love this book. The characters are so flawed and real and lovable. The five hole fiction book club is the chef’s kiss. I love the excitement of the hockey games. This story gives everything you want and more. Highly recommend every book in the series.
Love this book. The characters are so flawed and real and lovable. The five hole fiction book club is the chef’s kiss. I love the excitement of the hockey games. This story gives everything you want and more. Highly recommend every book in the series.
July 1, 2026
great series
I just finished Shut Out, the final book in RileyBauer’s hockey series. It was wonderful, as was the entire series. Ms. Bauer is a skilled and imaginative writer, and I look forward reading her future works.
I just finished Shut Out, the final book in RileyBauer’s hockey series. It was wonderful, as was the entire series. Ms. Bauer is a skilled and imaginative writer, and I look forward reading her future works.
August 1, 2026
Great series!!
I read every one of the books back-to-back, which I normally don't do. I couldn't wait to find out what would happen next and I loved the team chats about the books. Romance, sports and book clubs--fantastic!!!
I read every one of the books back-to-back, which I normally don't do. I couldn't wait to find out what would happen next and I loved the team chats about the books. Romance, sports and book clubs--fantastic!!!
August 7, 2026
Such a fun series
This whole series is so good. You laugh, you squirm, and you cry. The boys are clueless and yet very sweet. And they read and analyze books in their book club, which is hilarious. Well worth the read.
This whole series is so good. You laugh, you squirm, and you cry. The boys are clueless and yet very sweet. And they read and analyze books in their book club, which is hilarious. Well worth the read.
June 25, 2026
Best of all
I have loved this entire series. This is the best book of them all. The tone. The quiet development. Just everything. Thank you.
I have loved this entire series. This is the best book of them all. The tone. The quiet development. Just everything. Thank you.
June 27, 2026
As all the books in the series. Emotional. Sweet. Loving ti group chat through the series
June 27, 2026
ARC READER!! TY RILEY!!
What a perfect end to season one. Also what a difficult read for me as I struggle like Lundy.
I can't wait for the next season!!
What a perfect end to season one. Also what a difficult read for me as I struggle like Lundy.
I can't wait for the next season!!
June 28, 2026
3.5 Stars
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