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Oh, Say Can You See
Stars, Stripes, and Hockey Nights: A sweet hockey romantic comedy series where hockey isn’t just a game—it’s an American tradition. This summer, celebrate our nation’s 250th birthday with the swooniest hockey all-stars as they take the ice in a festive exhibition tournament.
When USA’s top NHL stars arrive in Washington, DC, they’re competing for more than a championship title. Between face-offs and slap shots, these all-American heroes find themselves taking their biggest risk yet—falling in love. Expect prank wars, locker room banter, fireworks—on and off the ice—and sparks that light up more than the scoreboard.
Each book in this closed door romcom series is a complete standalone, featuring a different hockey hero taking his shot at forever. Because love isn’t just won in the arena—it’s written in the stars and stripes of the heart.
Let the fireworks begin!
When USA’s top NHL stars arrive in Washington, DC, they’re competing for more than a championship title. Between face-offs and slap shots, these all-American heroes find themselves taking their biggest risk yet—falling in love. Expect prank wars, locker room banter, fireworks—on and off the ice—and sparks that light up more than the scoreboard.
Each book in this closed door romcom series is a complete standalone, featuring a different hockey hero taking his shot at forever. Because love isn’t just won in the arena—it’s written in the stars and stripes of the heart.
Let the fireworks begin!
304 pages, Kindle Edition
Published June 10, 2026
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Did Not Finish
June 12, 2026I received an ebook arc from the author in exchange for an honest review. This is no hate to the author. But I could not get into this book. I tried and tried. But I just found it not to be for me unfortunately. I think the whole series is such a cool idea! Maybe I’ll like one of the other books better!
June 10, 2026
Pick up a J.P. Sterling book and you’re in luck. Because there’s humour and heart ,they all play their part with fun and laughter leading you into an happy ever after…
It’s the 250th Anniversary of the USA 🇺🇸 We’re in Washington DC to celebrate history ,and this the first in a fantastic series will make your day. How you say? I will tell you it’s Hockey 🏒 so I’m all beams. There’s a tournament running across the thirteen books with the Stars and the Stripes teams .
Did you also know that there’s a colouring book to go with the books? A feature of all the stories and more to enjoy. I have mine and oh boy what a super idea. My choice is colouring pencils but the choice is yours it’s a blank page at the back so it doesn’t matter if it shows through . Think of everything, they do…
Anyway sorry about that segue but it’s really great ,as is this superb story that kicks us all off and at a fast rate. It’s about two best friends who want to be more. There ain’t no finer story than that of amour. There’s the two hockey teams the running theme and there’s a prankster or pranksters about and both hockey dressing rooms are affected. Accusations are running high but who is it and why?
Anyway the reason this guy is hot under the collar is a lady fair. Tyson/Ty and Lottie both extremely shy thought they had all the time in the world but when ya ma is US Senator Halloway you go where she says and for Lottie that’s back to their home in DC and leaving poor Ty behind see.
Fast forward five years and he’s called up to play in the celebratory tournament…..It’s in DC and so is Lottie. Is this his chance of romance ? She’s all about her goats of which she has three,she treats like family . Cinnamon ,Toast and Crunch are her babies albeit mischievous ones . When she’s not rounding them up she’s fetching and carrying for her mom ,this sometimes makes her glum.
Not really what she plans long term but her mother is more than adamant she’s firm. Her daughter isn’t going to end up with a dead beat ,she wants her to marry within her status . Someone like Brett? Lottie would rather go on hiatus ,forget him! Her brother Ham who is also best friends with Tyson , works security at Hart Senate too but he’s suited to it more.
The more Ty spends with Lottie ,he knows he can’t stop. He’s all or nothing this guy,win or lose . And we’re not talking about Stars unless it’s those in the sky with the moonlight he longs to see every day reflected in his sweethearts eyes. His idea of paradise.
So a tournament to win and the heart of his dream lady . Will he win the senator over ,moreover her daughter. His mate didn’t oughta support but even he must see that his mate and his sister are meant to be…we will see.
J.P.Sterling I love this sweet and swoon book of yours and those extra characters are so funny and add a few twists . Love’s sweet kiss. This book was bliss
It’s the 250th Anniversary of the USA 🇺🇸 We’re in Washington DC to celebrate history ,and this the first in a fantastic series will make your day. How you say? I will tell you it’s Hockey 🏒 so I’m all beams. There’s a tournament running across the thirteen books with the Stars and the Stripes teams .
Did you also know that there’s a colouring book to go with the books? A feature of all the stories and more to enjoy. I have mine and oh boy what a super idea. My choice is colouring pencils but the choice is yours it’s a blank page at the back so it doesn’t matter if it shows through . Think of everything, they do…
Anyway sorry about that segue but it’s really great ,as is this superb story that kicks us all off and at a fast rate. It’s about two best friends who want to be more. There ain’t no finer story than that of amour. There’s the two hockey teams the running theme and there’s a prankster or pranksters about and both hockey dressing rooms are affected. Accusations are running high but who is it and why?
Anyway the reason this guy is hot under the collar is a lady fair. Tyson/Ty and Lottie both extremely shy thought they had all the time in the world but when ya ma is US Senator Halloway you go where she says and for Lottie that’s back to their home in DC and leaving poor Ty behind see.
Fast forward five years and he’s called up to play in the celebratory tournament…..It’s in DC and so is Lottie. Is this his chance of romance ? She’s all about her goats of which she has three,she treats like family . Cinnamon ,Toast and Crunch are her babies albeit mischievous ones . When she’s not rounding them up she’s fetching and carrying for her mom ,this sometimes makes her glum.
Not really what she plans long term but her mother is more than adamant she’s firm. Her daughter isn’t going to end up with a dead beat ,she wants her to marry within her status . Someone like Brett? Lottie would rather go on hiatus ,forget him! Her brother Ham who is also best friends with Tyson , works security at Hart Senate too but he’s suited to it more.
The more Ty spends with Lottie ,he knows he can’t stop. He’s all or nothing this guy,win or lose . And we’re not talking about Stars unless it’s those in the sky with the moonlight he longs to see every day reflected in his sweethearts eyes. His idea of paradise.
So a tournament to win and the heart of his dream lady . Will he win the senator over ,moreover her daughter. His mate didn’t oughta support but even he must see that his mate and his sister are meant to be…we will see.
J.P.Sterling I love this sweet and swoon book of yours and those extra characters are so funny and add a few twists . Love’s sweet kiss. This book was bliss
July 12, 2026
Oh, Say Can You See is the first book I have read by J.P. Sterling. It is also the first in the Stars, Stripes, and Hockey Nights series. I enjoyed the audio narration by Kasey Miracle and Kyle Snyder.
I loved the concept of the story, and I enjoyed the story. I loved the tropes that were represented, and I appreciated that the story didn't quite go in the direction I thought it would. I love the series' uniqueness and the unique aspects of this story, though I am not going to tell you what they are.
The thing that made this middle-of-the-road for me is the political aspect, which is never my cup of tea, and the fact that the story was more hockey-focused than I wanted it to be. I enjoy hockey, and it is exciting to watch in person, but I just felt there was too much description of it for the story. I enjoyed Lottie's character growth and her bond with her goats.
Overall, I would recommend the story, especially if you don't mind an overbearing political mother (again, a unique aspect as it is typically the dad), and that the story takes a bit to get to the romance.
★★★/5
I loved the concept of the story, and I enjoyed the story. I loved the tropes that were represented, and I appreciated that the story didn't quite go in the direction I thought it would. I love the series' uniqueness and the unique aspects of this story, though I am not going to tell you what they are.
The thing that made this middle-of-the-road for me is the political aspect, which is never my cup of tea, and the fact that the story was more hockey-focused than I wanted it to be. I enjoy hockey, and it is exciting to watch in person, but I just felt there was too much description of it for the story. I enjoyed Lottie's character growth and her bond with her goats.
Overall, I would recommend the story, especially if you don't mind an overbearing political mother (again, a unique aspect as it is typically the dad), and that the story takes a bit to get to the romance.
★★★/5
July 31, 2026
A clean romance with a fun tie-in to America's 250th, I really liked Tyson, but I struggled a bit with Lottie. Her lack of backbone made it hard to stay invested in her side of the story.
I listened to the audiobook, and the narrators did a great job, emotive performances that felt age-appropriate for the characters. Thanks to NetGalley and Victory Editing for the ALC!
I listened to the audiobook, and the narrators did a great job, emotive performances that felt age-appropriate for the characters. Thanks to NetGalley and Victory Editing for the ALC!
June 15, 2026
Such a fun first book to this Stars, Stripes, and Hockey Nights series! Plus it's hockey! Hahaha! I seriously am loving all of these hockey books. Not just about the hockey, but that many of my favorite authors are writing books in this genre, and I love their books, so of course I'm going to pick up their hockey books as well, and be hooked in the book because they're just great writers! I loved the premise of this one. A little Persuasion-esque! The waiting and longing to tell someone how you feel but being stumped at almost every turn. Poor Lottie and Tyson!
I loved the different settings in this book and how the author brought it full circle with the settings! So sweet!
I've read several of the other books in this series already! I'm hooked! I had early copies of them and finished this one and had to jump right into the next one, and the next one, and the next one! *Shrugs* Seriously such a fun series! Be careful, because you might be hooked like me!
The pranks between the characters are pretty funny. But poor Tyson gets the brunt end of several of them. And the pranks carry on throughout the series. It's a mystery as to who is the culprit! It'll be fun to see if I can figure it out by the end of the series!
If you love the sibling's best friend trope, you're going to really enjoy this one. Especially with that confession that happens with an accidental phone call. Hahaha! *Grins*
I loved Tyson's character and his love of Lottie! Lottie's character was sweet but I did get frustrated with her mom trying to run her life! But so glad Tyson is there to back her up! Cause her mom sure puts Lottie in a pickle with some of her scheming! Tyson will just make you swoon for how he sticks up for Lottie! *Happy Sigh*
Content: Clean. Some kisses but nothing further.
I received a copy from the author via Booksprout. All thoughts and opinions in the review are my own.
Happy Reading!!!
I loved the different settings in this book and how the author brought it full circle with the settings! So sweet!
I've read several of the other books in this series already! I'm hooked! I had early copies of them and finished this one and had to jump right into the next one, and the next one, and the next one! *Shrugs* Seriously such a fun series! Be careful, because you might be hooked like me!
The pranks between the characters are pretty funny. But poor Tyson gets the brunt end of several of them. And the pranks carry on throughout the series. It's a mystery as to who is the culprit! It'll be fun to see if I can figure it out by the end of the series!
If you love the sibling's best friend trope, you're going to really enjoy this one. Especially with that confession that happens with an accidental phone call. Hahaha! *Grins*
I loved Tyson's character and his love of Lottie! Lottie's character was sweet but I did get frustrated with her mom trying to run her life! But so glad Tyson is there to back her up! Cause her mom sure puts Lottie in a pickle with some of her scheming! Tyson will just make you swoon for how he sticks up for Lottie! *Happy Sigh*
Content: Clean. Some kisses but nothing further.
I received a copy from the author via Booksprout. All thoughts and opinions in the review are my own.
Happy Reading!!!
June 19, 2026
Laugh Out Loud Funny
It was laugh out loud funny, incredibly swoony, and packed with all the childhood friends-to-more goodness I could ever want.
I am officially obsessed with J.P. Sterling’s writing. This was my first book by this author, but it definitely won’t be my last. In fact, I’m already planning to binge-read her backlist and work my way through this entire series. If this book is any indication of what’s to come, I am in for a treat.
The chemistry between the characters was fantastic, and the banter had me grinning from ear to ear. The romance felt natural, heartfelt, and completely satisfying. I highlighted so many passages while reading that my Kindle looks like a rainbow exploded across the pages. And I have to give a quick shoutout to the goats because they added a few extra laughs along the way.
One of my favorite quotes was:
“What I wouldn’t do for a flat tire. I’m not to the point of slashing them myself, but if I see a nail on this road, I’m swerving. Even better if it’s a roofing nail. I don’t need to mess around with a slow leak.”
That quote perfectly captures the humor and charm woven throughout the story.
This was such a strong start to the Stars, Stripes, and Hockey Nights series. Between the humor, the heart, the friendship-to-lovers romance, and all the swoony moments, I was completely invested from beginning to end. I honestly didn’t want it to end.
If you enjoy closed-door romantic comedies, hockey romance, childhood friends-to-lovers stories, and plenty of laughs along the way, put this one on your TBR immediately. I loved every minute of it and cannot wait to continue this series.
It was laugh out loud funny, incredibly swoony, and packed with all the childhood friends-to-more goodness I could ever want.
I am officially obsessed with J.P. Sterling’s writing. This was my first book by this author, but it definitely won’t be my last. In fact, I’m already planning to binge-read her backlist and work my way through this entire series. If this book is any indication of what’s to come, I am in for a treat.
The chemistry between the characters was fantastic, and the banter had me grinning from ear to ear. The romance felt natural, heartfelt, and completely satisfying. I highlighted so many passages while reading that my Kindle looks like a rainbow exploded across the pages. And I have to give a quick shoutout to the goats because they added a few extra laughs along the way.
One of my favorite quotes was:
“What I wouldn’t do for a flat tire. I’m not to the point of slashing them myself, but if I see a nail on this road, I’m swerving. Even better if it’s a roofing nail. I don’t need to mess around with a slow leak.”
That quote perfectly captures the humor and charm woven throughout the story.
This was such a strong start to the Stars, Stripes, and Hockey Nights series. Between the humor, the heart, the friendship-to-lovers romance, and all the swoony moments, I was completely invested from beginning to end. I honestly didn’t want it to end.
If you enjoy closed-door romantic comedies, hockey romance, childhood friends-to-lovers stories, and plenty of laughs along the way, put this one on your TBR immediately. I loved every minute of it and cannot wait to continue this series.
June 13, 2026
Escapee goats, fake dating and hockey. The new multi-author hockey series, Stars, Stripes and Hockey Nights, kicks off strong with the offering from J.P. Sterling.
Lottie Halloway is the Senator’s daughter and works hard for her unappreciative mother. She lives and breathes her work as her mother’s executive assistant and doesn’t have time to date. Besides, nobody could really live up to her brother’s best friend, Tyson Lane, the one she almost had a chance with but blew it. Besides, he’s a hockey player, and her mother hates hockey players. Tyson has always crushed on Lottie for years, but the thought of his best friend punching his lights out stopped him from making a move. Now they are both in DC together, and it’s like fate has stepped in, if it wasn’t for escapee goats and fake dating (not with each other).
I thought this book had charm, humour and just the right amount of yearning. Tyson was a great hockey player; he was good at what he did, yet he was just never enough for the Senator’s daughter; he never understood why she hated hockey so much. I loved how he still supported Lottie, even helping her find a fake date, even though watching them spend time together hurt his whole being. I didn’t like how Lottie was treated by her mother and felt she should have stood up to her sooner, but I understand why she felt she couldn’t.
The shenanigans with the goats were funny; I loved those little rascals. I was just waiting for one of them to eat the Senator's blazer or something, but the incident at the parade was funny enough.
I can’t wait to see more of this series and hope it’s as good as this starter.
Lottie Halloway is the Senator’s daughter and works hard for her unappreciative mother. She lives and breathes her work as her mother’s executive assistant and doesn’t have time to date. Besides, nobody could really live up to her brother’s best friend, Tyson Lane, the one she almost had a chance with but blew it. Besides, he’s a hockey player, and her mother hates hockey players. Tyson has always crushed on Lottie for years, but the thought of his best friend punching his lights out stopped him from making a move. Now they are both in DC together, and it’s like fate has stepped in, if it wasn’t for escapee goats and fake dating (not with each other).
I thought this book had charm, humour and just the right amount of yearning. Tyson was a great hockey player; he was good at what he did, yet he was just never enough for the Senator’s daughter; he never understood why she hated hockey so much. I loved how he still supported Lottie, even helping her find a fake date, even though watching them spend time together hurt his whole being. I didn’t like how Lottie was treated by her mother and felt she should have stood up to her sooner, but I understand why she felt she couldn’t.
The shenanigans with the goats were funny; I loved those little rascals. I was just waiting for one of them to eat the Senator's blazer or something, but the incident at the parade was funny enough.
I can’t wait to see more of this series and hope it’s as good as this starter.
June 18, 2026
Tyson, Lottie, and the goats. I had the great time with this story. It was sweet and fun, and had so many good things packed inside. Tossing never should’ve set up Lottie with a fake date, because now he’s regretting it. Friends to lovers, meddling moms, and the goats!! They were the true highlight. I am so glad I was chosen to be a part of this team for the entire series. I can’t wait to read the next ones.
Did Not Finish
June 11, 2026this is really cute but I'm just not very interested in the story right now. I'll pick it up again later.
June 23, 2026
Oh Say Can You See is book 1 in the Stars, Stripes & Hockey Nights multi authors series, all books can be read as standalones. I really enjoyed this one. It was such a cute and heartwarming story. There was a great blend of funny, cute, sweet and swoony. The chemistry between the characters, the friendships, the romance, everything was absolutely beautiful. The goats were so damn funny 🤣.
I loved both Tyson & Lottie; they were such great characters. Lottie just wanted to be her own person and take her own decisions but working for her Senator mom is demanding. When she finally puts her foot down and begins to live for herself it was beautiful to see. Tyson, was a big teddy bear and the way he was so in love with Lottie warmed my heart. I loved how healthy the relationship between Tyson and Lottie’s brother was, he felt safe telling him he loved his sister and he accepted it so well.
Overall, this was a great read and I will definitely be on the lookout for more from this author. It was such a great clean romantic comedy with a beautiful healthy romance.
✨ Thank you to @jpsterling for my gifted audiobook. All opinions expressed are my own.
I loved both Tyson & Lottie; they were such great characters. Lottie just wanted to be her own person and take her own decisions but working for her Senator mom is demanding. When she finally puts her foot down and begins to live for herself it was beautiful to see. Tyson, was a big teddy bear and the way he was so in love with Lottie warmed my heart. I loved how healthy the relationship between Tyson and Lottie’s brother was, he felt safe telling him he loved his sister and he accepted it so well.
Overall, this was a great read and I will definitely be on the lookout for more from this author. It was such a great clean romantic comedy with a beautiful healthy romance.
✨ Thank you to @jpsterling for my gifted audiobook. All opinions expressed are my own.
June 23, 2026
This was your average rom com. It was cute, but not couldn’t you put you down level. The idea of an America 250 hockey team and tournament is so actually so fun though!
jail
July 12, 2026IM CACKLING LMAOOOOOOOOOO the pipeline of song title fanfics to national anthem published book titles is not something i ever saw coming.
July 9, 2026
Personally, there was no depth to either main character both are very surface level.. It was a fun quick read. I would consider a pallet cleanser if you will, but not a book I’d go back and read again.
July 6, 2026
I’ve never read a J.P. Sterling book, and I have to say I was disappointed in this first book of this series. The characters seemed very immature and majority of the book seemed to be over exaggerated moments and feelings. 3/4 of they way through the book I started skimming because I just couldn’t do it anymore. I wanted to be done with this book.
Did Not Finish
June 25, 2026I found this to be kinda cheesy and kinda lame. Goats are not that funny. Fake dating someone you literally picked out in a museum based on his looks is dumb. The senator mom was really willing to take on a risk of a stranger who might have a sordid past or some other skeleton in the closet? Seems doubtful and uncharacteristic. If she’s trying to recover from the overheard negative comments about hockey wouldn’t it have made sense to have her daughter fake date the hockey player to show that she doesn’t hate hockey? Come on, it was right there!! Maybe it will be explained in the end but I’ll never know as I am quitting this at 40%.
June 18, 2026
“Of course, the one guy I have feelings for is watching me fake date someone else while I wrangle a rebellious goat in front of the entire city. Can this get any more ridiculous?”
In a style reminiscent of the old slapstick comedy shows, this book takes the reader on a quirky and hilarious mash-up of hockey, goats, and politics…with a hefty dose of swoon. Boom! The start of the Star, Stripes, and Hockey Nights is fantastic.
Tyson is back in town for a hockey tournament and his best friend’s little sister, Lottie, is trying to choose between her senator mother’s high expectations and following her heart. Is there a love triangle of sorts? Yes, but it’s fake and totally works for the plot, revealing true feelings and heartfelt confessions.
I loved this reconnection and watching the precarious balance between duty and love. Infused with loads of humor, and three attention-stealing goats named Cinnamon, Toast, and Crunch, my heart was quickly won over.
*I received a complimentary copy. All thoughts and opinions expressed are my own and were voluntarily given.*
In a style reminiscent of the old slapstick comedy shows, this book takes the reader on a quirky and hilarious mash-up of hockey, goats, and politics…with a hefty dose of swoon. Boom! The start of the Star, Stripes, and Hockey Nights is fantastic.
Tyson is back in town for a hockey tournament and his best friend’s little sister, Lottie, is trying to choose between her senator mother’s high expectations and following her heart. Is there a love triangle of sorts? Yes, but it’s fake and totally works for the plot, revealing true feelings and heartfelt confessions.
I loved this reconnection and watching the precarious balance between duty and love. Infused with loads of humor, and three attention-stealing goats named Cinnamon, Toast, and Crunch, my heart was quickly won over.
*I received a complimentary copy. All thoughts and opinions expressed are my own and were voluntarily given.*
June 14, 2026
I struggled for a bit with the first half of this story. It was difficult to see both Tyson and Lottie be so scared to admit their feelings. And it was so frustrating to see Lottie's toxic mother use Lottie for her own political gain.
However, I am glad I continued reading, because I did enjoy some key moments as Ty and Lottie moved from friends to more. It was so fun to see them realize that they had both liked each other for so long. And it felt so good to see Lottie finally stand up for herself and openly choose a relationship with Ty. I enjoyed the way the author brought everything together and created a sweet happily ever after for these two.
(3.5 stars)
I received a complimentary copy of this book. All opinions are my own.
However, I am glad I continued reading, because I did enjoy some key moments as Ty and Lottie moved from friends to more. It was so fun to see them realize that they had both liked each other for so long. And it felt so good to see Lottie finally stand up for herself and openly choose a relationship with Ty. I enjoyed the way the author brought everything together and created a sweet happily ever after for these two.
(3.5 stars)
I received a complimentary copy of this book. All opinions are my own.
July 4, 2026
5/5
🚨TW: mentions about parent being controlling, caught by the media, always have to clean up someone’s mess, feeling trapped, being bullied by goats.
Favourite Moments
🏒 Their first met after 5 years. (can’t spoil it)
🏒 Moments with her goats
🏒 Her brother and him protective of her.
🏒 The butt dial confession(can’t spoil it)
🏒 The pranks that he encountered (can’t spoil it)
🏒 Them opening up their feelings.
🏒 Them complimenting each other.
🏒 Moments with Ham, her brother
(and lots more)
Swoony Moments
🏒 He never stops loving her.
🏒 He loves, protects and also respected her.
🏒 He is always there when she needs him.
🏒 He stood up for her.
Synopsis
Tyson
A pro-hockey player who is selected to be the captain of the Stars’ team. He is in love with his best-friend’s sister for the longest time just that he didn’t confess to her.
Lottie
A senator’s daughter whose mother always want to take control of her life and even wants to choose her daughter’s life partner to keep her public image. She had three mischievous goats that loves to do what they want.
They meet again after 5 years. He had not stop loving her. His heart ache for her because she has been pushed around to cover up her mother’s mess. Things get interesting when she overheard the butt dialled conversation. And what? Her mother wants her to fake date someone to cover up her the mess that she made? And cannot be a hockey player? Will Lottie be able to stand up for herself? Will they ever be together? Read Oh, Say Can You See to find out!!
Review
This story is really a bittersweet love story. They really have obstacles to just to be together. He really cares for her and he had been in love with her for the longest time just that one thing is that her mom just somehow really hates hockey players while her she is always been in her mom’s control and she have to always clean up her mom’s mess all the time.
Love that he is always there whenever she needs him to just talk to and spend time with when she is all stressed up. And lolz… she overheard the things that he said when he accidentally butts dial her. And the moments with her mischievous goats that kind of being a matchmaker for them haha… biting his shoes, ruining his jersey, which she took it and watch the game. Not only that they are just a havoc haha… can’t spoil what did they did you will have to read it.
She had to fake date someone to switch the media away from her mother and thank God she didn’t let her mom choose her partner or else she will end up with Bowtie and Ty definitely doesn’t like him at all. And you can also see her character grow. Can’t spoil it for you. You will have to read to find out. But all I can’t say that I can’t stand her mother at all.
Love the moments with Lottie’s brother, Ham too haha.. it just so fun to watch when he sees them together haha…but he is a great brother and best friend. He is such a scene stealer. Hope that J.P. Sterling will write his happily ever after.
This book made me smile, laugh, swoon and made me want to have goats too haha…
This is the 1st book of the Stars, Stripes and Hockey Nights Series written by 13 authors. Can’t wait to read the rest of the series
Can't wait to read her other books.
You can purchase this book on Amazon and it is available on KU.
🚨TW: mentions about parent being controlling, caught by the media, always have to clean up someone’s mess, feeling trapped, being bullied by goats.
Favourite Moments
🏒 Their first met after 5 years. (can’t spoil it)
🏒 Moments with her goats
🏒 Her brother and him protective of her.
🏒 The butt dial confession(can’t spoil it)
🏒 The pranks that he encountered (can’t spoil it)
🏒 Them opening up their feelings.
🏒 Them complimenting each other.
🏒 Moments with Ham, her brother
(and lots more)
Swoony Moments
🏒 He never stops loving her.
🏒 He loves, protects and also respected her.
🏒 He is always there when she needs him.
🏒 He stood up for her.
Synopsis
Tyson
A pro-hockey player who is selected to be the captain of the Stars’ team. He is in love with his best-friend’s sister for the longest time just that he didn’t confess to her.
Lottie
A senator’s daughter whose mother always want to take control of her life and even wants to choose her daughter’s life partner to keep her public image. She had three mischievous goats that loves to do what they want.
They meet again after 5 years. He had not stop loving her. His heart ache for her because she has been pushed around to cover up her mother’s mess. Things get interesting when she overheard the butt dialled conversation. And what? Her mother wants her to fake date someone to cover up her the mess that she made? And cannot be a hockey player? Will Lottie be able to stand up for herself? Will they ever be together? Read Oh, Say Can You See to find out!!
Review
This story is really a bittersweet love story. They really have obstacles to just to be together. He really cares for her and he had been in love with her for the longest time just that one thing is that her mom just somehow really hates hockey players while her she is always been in her mom’s control and she have to always clean up her mom’s mess all the time.
Love that he is always there whenever she needs him to just talk to and spend time with when she is all stressed up. And lolz… she overheard the things that he said when he accidentally butts dial her. And the moments with her mischievous goats that kind of being a matchmaker for them haha… biting his shoes, ruining his jersey, which she took it and watch the game. Not only that they are just a havoc haha… can’t spoil what did they did you will have to read it.
She had to fake date someone to switch the media away from her mother and thank God she didn’t let her mom choose her partner or else she will end up with Bowtie and Ty definitely doesn’t like him at all. And you can also see her character grow. Can’t spoil it for you. You will have to read to find out. But all I can’t say that I can’t stand her mother at all.
Love the moments with Lottie’s brother, Ham too haha.. it just so fun to watch when he sees them together haha…but he is a great brother and best friend. He is such a scene stealer. Hope that J.P. Sterling will write his happily ever after.
This book made me smile, laugh, swoon and made me want to have goats too haha…
This is the 1st book of the Stars, Stripes and Hockey Nights Series written by 13 authors. Can’t wait to read the rest of the series
Can't wait to read her other books.
You can purchase this book on Amazon and it is available on KU.
June 11, 2026
⭐️⭐️⭐️️⭐️/ ️🌶️
I have been excited for this collaboration series for a while. When Stars, Stripes, and Hockey Nights was first announced, I knew by the authors involved, it was going to be fun to read. Tying in America’s 250th birthday with hockey, JP Sterling kicks the series off with Oh Say Can You See. Each book title in this series, once all released, will recreate the Star Spangled Banner lyrics. JP brings her signature style to this story featuring two MCs who mutually pine for each other, but one lets the family's opinion pull her away. Now they are in the same city and not letting each other go again.
Tyson has loved Lottie since he was young. Being his best friend’s sister didn’t keep him from having these feelings, but it did keep him from making them known. They were young, they had time. Turns out they didn’t as Lottie ends up moving away and their time together is cut short. Five years later, Tyson has made a name for himself within the NHL and is invited to play in an exhibition game in DC. He knows he will be near Lottie again, but this time he won’t let his feelings remain unsaid. Tyson is such a sweet, kind, and shy MMC. He was a lot of fun to get to know and I melted at how crazy he is about Lottie.
Lottie’s life has always been under a microscope. As a Senator’s daughter, it’s par for the course, but it has always kept her from doing anything that might not be seen as good for the whole family. Case in point, letting Tyson know how she’s felt about him for years. Now they are both in DC, celebrating the Nation’s birthday. When her mother is caught on tape bad mouthing hockey, Lottie is forced into a fake dating situation with Tyson to help the PR nightmare her mother has created. Lottie truly does find herself in this book. Learning to speak up for what she wants and that appearances don’t always matter. She is also on the shy side, so seeing her speak up for herself is everything!
A great start to this series for sure! You also get other characters from other books from JP, which is something I always love to see in books. As we head into summer and the USA truly turning 250, this book provides a positive and romantic escape.
As always, review any author notes before reading.
What to Expect:
🏒Hockey Romance
🎆Senator’s Daughter FMC
🏒NHL Star MMC
🎆Childhood Friend to More
🏒Brother’s Best Friend
🎆Forbidden Romance
🏒Not If, but Someday
🎆It’s Always Been You
🏒Closed Door Romance
I have been excited for this collaboration series for a while. When Stars, Stripes, and Hockey Nights was first announced, I knew by the authors involved, it was going to be fun to read. Tying in America’s 250th birthday with hockey, JP Sterling kicks the series off with Oh Say Can You See. Each book title in this series, once all released, will recreate the Star Spangled Banner lyrics. JP brings her signature style to this story featuring two MCs who mutually pine for each other, but one lets the family's opinion pull her away. Now they are in the same city and not letting each other go again.
Tyson has loved Lottie since he was young. Being his best friend’s sister didn’t keep him from having these feelings, but it did keep him from making them known. They were young, they had time. Turns out they didn’t as Lottie ends up moving away and their time together is cut short. Five years later, Tyson has made a name for himself within the NHL and is invited to play in an exhibition game in DC. He knows he will be near Lottie again, but this time he won’t let his feelings remain unsaid. Tyson is such a sweet, kind, and shy MMC. He was a lot of fun to get to know and I melted at how crazy he is about Lottie.
Lottie’s life has always been under a microscope. As a Senator’s daughter, it’s par for the course, but it has always kept her from doing anything that might not be seen as good for the whole family. Case in point, letting Tyson know how she’s felt about him for years. Now they are both in DC, celebrating the Nation’s birthday. When her mother is caught on tape bad mouthing hockey, Lottie is forced into a fake dating situation with Tyson to help the PR nightmare her mother has created. Lottie truly does find herself in this book. Learning to speak up for what she wants and that appearances don’t always matter. She is also on the shy side, so seeing her speak up for herself is everything!
A great start to this series for sure! You also get other characters from other books from JP, which is something I always love to see in books. As we head into summer and the USA truly turning 250, this book provides a positive and romantic escape.
As always, review any author notes before reading.
What to Expect:
🏒Hockey Romance
🎆Senator’s Daughter FMC
🏒NHL Star MMC
🎆Childhood Friend to More
🏒Brother’s Best Friend
🎆Forbidden Romance
🏒Not If, but Someday
🎆It’s Always Been You
🏒Closed Door Romance
Review of advance copy received from Author
Welcome to the Stars, Stripes, and Hockey Nights series! I’m glad you’re here. Now let’s get started!
Lottie and Tyson have known each other since they were kids. And for the greater part of their relationship (from teen years on), they’ve been in love with each other. But neither of them ever confessed said love. They thought they had time, and with both of them being on the shy side, things were moving slowly. Until Lottie’s mother, a US Senator, decided they needed to move back to their main house near DC, so the commute was shorter.
Five years go by, and now Ty has been tapped for an exhibition hockey tournament for the 250th celebration of the founding of the US. He also knows that Lottie is in DC. This is his chance to finally confess his feelings.
It’s sometimes painful, watching these two together, knowing they belong with each other, but each being too afraid to say it. I get it. They’re relatively young (in their twenties), and they don’t know yet how fast time can pass. (Hint: it speeds up as you get older.)
Lottie and Ty do reconnect, but Lottie’s mother isn’t happy about it. She has her thumb on Lottie, making her work as her executive assistant, even though Lottie wants nothing to do with politics. And when her mother is caught on mic disparaging hockey players, stuff hits the fans, prompting Mom to force Lottie into a fake relationship to increase positive press.
I know a little about a mom who doesn’t approve of the man her daughter chose. My mom even had all of her friends, one at a time, corner me and express their concern about my fiancé. But as this isn’t the 1700s, she didn’t have a say in who I married, and I’ve been happily wed to my husband for almost twenty-nine years. So, Moms, maybe let your adult children make their own decisions, even if you think they’re making mistakes. As it turns out, mistakes are one of our greatest teachers.
There’s some good hockey action in the book, and players from other series and authors make appearances, which is expected. It’s no secret that I love hockey romances, and getting — *counts titles* — THIRTEEN books over the course of the summer…well, that’s just the dream. It’s also cute that it’s thirteen books, because of the original thirteen colonies. I’m choosing to believe that was intentional.
Come for the hockey. Stay for the romance. And get the book!
Lottie and Tyson have known each other since they were kids. And for the greater part of their relationship (from teen years on), they’ve been in love with each other. But neither of them ever confessed said love. They thought they had time, and with both of them being on the shy side, things were moving slowly. Until Lottie’s mother, a US Senator, decided they needed to move back to their main house near DC, so the commute was shorter.
Five years go by, and now Ty has been tapped for an exhibition hockey tournament for the 250th celebration of the founding of the US. He also knows that Lottie is in DC. This is his chance to finally confess his feelings.
It’s sometimes painful, watching these two together, knowing they belong with each other, but each being too afraid to say it. I get it. They’re relatively young (in their twenties), and they don’t know yet how fast time can pass. (Hint: it speeds up as you get older.)
Lottie and Ty do reconnect, but Lottie’s mother isn’t happy about it. She has her thumb on Lottie, making her work as her executive assistant, even though Lottie wants nothing to do with politics. And when her mother is caught on mic disparaging hockey players, stuff hits the fans, prompting Mom to force Lottie into a fake relationship to increase positive press.
I know a little about a mom who doesn’t approve of the man her daughter chose. My mom even had all of her friends, one at a time, corner me and express their concern about my fiancé. But as this isn’t the 1700s, she didn’t have a say in who I married, and I’ve been happily wed to my husband for almost twenty-nine years. So, Moms, maybe let your adult children make their own decisions, even if you think they’re making mistakes. As it turns out, mistakes are one of our greatest teachers.
There’s some good hockey action in the book, and players from other series and authors make appearances, which is expected. It’s no secret that I love hockey romances, and getting — *counts titles* — THIRTEEN books over the course of the summer…well, that’s just the dream. It’s also cute that it’s thirteen books, because of the original thirteen colonies. I’m choosing to believe that was intentional.
Come for the hockey. Stay for the romance. And get the book!
Review of advance copy
Since I read the first book by J.P. Sterling, I have been a great fan, of her writing style and humour she weaves into these stories. So, when I learned she was once again part of a multi-author interconnected hockey romances series, called Stars, Stripes & Hockey Nights, to celebrate the 250th birthday of the USA, I just had to read that book.
Now that I have read said book: Oh, Say Can You See, I cannot wait to read her next book. O, Say Can You See, is the story of hockey star Tyson Lane, who from a very young age has had (and still has) a crush on his best friend’s sister, Lottie. Lottie feels the same way, but she has always been too shy to say or do anything about it. That is changing when her politician mother makes up a scheme to promote her own career. Not to say that her mother forbids Lottie dating any hockey player.
This was such a lovely sweet and cute book from the very start. Both Tyson and Lottie are amazing characters and come across so very good and sweet. Of course, true love will always find a way and it so great to read about their blossoming romance. The dual POV is a great asset in this book. It was great to read how Tyson made Lottie feel and that thanks to him she became more her own person, instead of someone who wanted to please everyone around her. And oh, the goats are awesome. You have to read this book to know what I mean, but there are many hilarious situations.
The writing style is flowing and I had a really hard time putting the book down. There is also some drama and betrayal of a sort, along with humour and of course, a hockey tournament. As someone who does not watch hockey games (maybe I should) it was great to read about those. You could feel the excitement and the sometimes-rough play of all hockey players.
Oh, Say Can You See is a great heartwarming, cute, sweet and lovely hockey romance, with a flowing writing style, with banter, humour and romance, and with two fantastic main characters you keep rooting for. I loved this book a lot and I cannot wait to read the other books in this great series, but I also cannot wait to read the next J.P. Sterling novel.
Highly recommended!
Now that I have read said book: Oh, Say Can You See, I cannot wait to read her next book. O, Say Can You See, is the story of hockey star Tyson Lane, who from a very young age has had (and still has) a crush on his best friend’s sister, Lottie. Lottie feels the same way, but she has always been too shy to say or do anything about it. That is changing when her politician mother makes up a scheme to promote her own career. Not to say that her mother forbids Lottie dating any hockey player.
This was such a lovely sweet and cute book from the very start. Both Tyson and Lottie are amazing characters and come across so very good and sweet. Of course, true love will always find a way and it so great to read about their blossoming romance. The dual POV is a great asset in this book. It was great to read how Tyson made Lottie feel and that thanks to him she became more her own person, instead of someone who wanted to please everyone around her. And oh, the goats are awesome. You have to read this book to know what I mean, but there are many hilarious situations.
The writing style is flowing and I had a really hard time putting the book down. There is also some drama and betrayal of a sort, along with humour and of course, a hockey tournament. As someone who does not watch hockey games (maybe I should) it was great to read about those. You could feel the excitement and the sometimes-rough play of all hockey players.
Oh, Say Can You See is a great heartwarming, cute, sweet and lovely hockey romance, with a flowing writing style, with banter, humour and romance, and with two fantastic main characters you keep rooting for. I loved this book a lot and I cannot wait to read the other books in this great series, but I also cannot wait to read the next J.P. Sterling novel.
Highly recommended!
July 5, 2026
I love the idea of 250 hockey teams; what a fun event this would have been!
3.5 stars!
This was a great story, but I’ll confess this was almost a DNF. Both of the main characters had a few issues, mainly being a bit too wishy-washy.
FMC is a prisoner via her Mom who is just an awful person and a US Senator. She rules Lottie’s life in every single way and Lottie lets her Mon treat her like a doormat. As a mid 20 something, why would Lottie be OK with this? It’s mentioned that Lottie attended George Washington University, so that’s not small potatoes. I felt that Lottie was trapped and frozen; unable to make changes for a healthy mental state and to gain confidence.
MMC, Tyson, is an NHL player and has been in Lottie’s orbit since childhood because of where they all lived in Mapleton Vermont and Lottie’s brother and Tyson being best friends. There’s mention he’s a rookie in the NHL. Anyway, he and Lottie have a moment when Lottie is 20 and they share a mutual attraction but this moment doesn’t happen because Lottie takes off. I felt like Tyson’s chapters were kind of not hitting it for me. It’s like was invited on the Stars team and then has the honor of Captain bestowed upon him, but who knows why or how that went because I saw zero leading going on. There were pranks pulled on him and him trying to un-sew, unstick, etc were shared but we as readers saw zero captain interaction with other team members. If they lost he blamed himself as the team captain. Anyway, he also seemed to have a similar personality to Lottie; both easily manipulated.
Their story together is what had me wanting to DNF, they just seemed to be walking on egg shells and Lottie doing everything her Mom told her to do; her Mom was picked up on a hot Mike disparaging NHL players.
Eventually, they both somehow grow spines. So I’m glad I kept reading. The parade, the Ice Hockey games were fun to read about. Is this overly 4th of July? No, but, the writing is solid, the HEA was cute, and in the end I liked it.
3.5 stars!
This was a great story, but I’ll confess this was almost a DNF. Both of the main characters had a few issues, mainly being a bit too wishy-washy.
FMC is a prisoner via her Mom who is just an awful person and a US Senator. She rules Lottie’s life in every single way and Lottie lets her Mon treat her like a doormat. As a mid 20 something, why would Lottie be OK with this? It’s mentioned that Lottie attended George Washington University, so that’s not small potatoes. I felt that Lottie was trapped and frozen; unable to make changes for a healthy mental state and to gain confidence.
MMC, Tyson, is an NHL player and has been in Lottie’s orbit since childhood because of where they all lived in Mapleton Vermont and Lottie’s brother and Tyson being best friends. There’s mention he’s a rookie in the NHL. Anyway, he and Lottie have a moment when Lottie is 20 and they share a mutual attraction but this moment doesn’t happen because Lottie takes off. I felt like Tyson’s chapters were kind of not hitting it for me. It’s like was invited on the Stars team and then has the honor of Captain bestowed upon him, but who knows why or how that went because I saw zero leading going on. There were pranks pulled on him and him trying to un-sew, unstick, etc were shared but we as readers saw zero captain interaction with other team members. If they lost he blamed himself as the team captain. Anyway, he also seemed to have a similar personality to Lottie; both easily manipulated.
Their story together is what had me wanting to DNF, they just seemed to be walking on egg shells and Lottie doing everything her Mom told her to do; her Mom was picked up on a hot Mike disparaging NHL players.
Eventually, they both somehow grow spines. So I’m glad I kept reading. The parade, the Ice Hockey games were fun to read about. Is this overly 4th of July? No, but, the writing is solid, the HEA was cute, and in the end I liked it.
June 10, 2026
This is a wonderful start to a multi-author series of 13 books celebrating our 250th anniversary in the United States. Ty and Lottie have both been crushing on each other from afar for many years. Lottie is Ty's best friend's little sister, so Ty has restrained himself. Lottie is the little sister, so she swooned from afar as well. I knew I was going to love this couple as soon as they were introduced, and it just kept getting better.
Apparently hockey is not a valid sport according to Senator Trudy Halloway, who just so happens to be Lottie's mom. It just so happens that Ty is a pro hockey player. Thus, he would never measure up to her standards for her daughter. I really did not like this lady. I wanted to smack her. She had used and abused (not physically) her daughter for so many years that Lottie was scared to do anything on her own. Here comes to Ty to the rescue. Be still my heart.
All of that aside, there definitely was drama, but the humor outweighed everything. Three goats named Cinnamon, Toast, and Crunch steal the spotlight in so many scenes. There was a scene involving a parade float and the snobby Senator that was so funny that I laughed like some sort of maniac. Those goats provided plenty of entertainment. Eating horse treats and split pants also provided plenty of laughs, as well as the hockey pranks.
Ty and Lottie were so sweet together. They belonged together. When he came to her rescue later in the book with his sweet words, I almost fainted with joy.
For hockey romance lovers, this book has plenty of hockey action and lots of spirit, but my favorite part was the achingly beautiful romance that needed to blossom and be given a chance to grow. Both Ty and Lottie captured my heart from the beginning pages and never let go. I was almost sad to see the book end.
Thank you to Booksprout and the author for this ARC. I am leaving this review voluntarily.
Apparently hockey is not a valid sport according to Senator Trudy Halloway, who just so happens to be Lottie's mom. It just so happens that Ty is a pro hockey player. Thus, he would never measure up to her standards for her daughter. I really did not like this lady. I wanted to smack her. She had used and abused (not physically) her daughter for so many years that Lottie was scared to do anything on her own. Here comes to Ty to the rescue. Be still my heart.
All of that aside, there definitely was drama, but the humor outweighed everything. Three goats named Cinnamon, Toast, and Crunch steal the spotlight in so many scenes. There was a scene involving a parade float and the snobby Senator that was so funny that I laughed like some sort of maniac. Those goats provided plenty of entertainment. Eating horse treats and split pants also provided plenty of laughs, as well as the hockey pranks.
Ty and Lottie were so sweet together. They belonged together. When he came to her rescue later in the book with his sweet words, I almost fainted with joy.
For hockey romance lovers, this book has plenty of hockey action and lots of spirit, but my favorite part was the achingly beautiful romance that needed to blossom and be given a chance to grow. Both Ty and Lottie captured my heart from the beginning pages and never let go. I was almost sad to see the book end.
Thank you to Booksprout and the author for this ARC. I am leaving this review voluntarily.
June 12, 2026
3.5 Stars
This is part of the Stars, Stripes, and Hockey Nights multi author series. While each book focuses on the celebration of the 250th birthday of the United States, each book can be read as a standalone.
This is a sweet hockey romance story and focuses on Tyson and Lottie. They are childhood friends, and Tyson is best friends with Ham, Lottie's brother. Tyson and Lottie have had feelings for each other for years, but it never seemed like the right time and they didn't make it obvious to each other that they wanted more than friendship. When Senator Halloway made a negative comment about Hockey players that was caught by the microphone, she tells Lottie that she needs to start dating someone for good PR.
Oh course, Tyson offers to help her find someone to fake date, but he gets jealous because he's wanted to date her for years. But of course, they start to spend more time together and conversations start to be had.
While this is a hockey romcom, I feel the story focuses more on the journey of Tyson and Lottie. I loved how sweet Tyson is and is super protective of Lottie. Lottie just wants her mother to accept and see her, but her mother is super demanding and focuses on her career. I liked how Lottie started to stand up for herself and was able to start to change the relationship she had with her mother.
And of course, there are cereal named goats that at times steal the show!
This is a fun series to celebrates America's 250 years and I look forward to reading the rest of the books!
I received an advance copy. All thoughts and opinions are my own.
Quotes:
"You're not invisible."
"...you two are stupid cute."
"...anyone who disrespects her answers to me."
"...it's you and me - and you're all I see."
This is part of the Stars, Stripes, and Hockey Nights multi author series. While each book focuses on the celebration of the 250th birthday of the United States, each book can be read as a standalone.
This is a sweet hockey romance story and focuses on Tyson and Lottie. They are childhood friends, and Tyson is best friends with Ham, Lottie's brother. Tyson and Lottie have had feelings for each other for years, but it never seemed like the right time and they didn't make it obvious to each other that they wanted more than friendship. When Senator Halloway made a negative comment about Hockey players that was caught by the microphone, she tells Lottie that she needs to start dating someone for good PR.
Oh course, Tyson offers to help her find someone to fake date, but he gets jealous because he's wanted to date her for years. But of course, they start to spend more time together and conversations start to be had.
While this is a hockey romcom, I feel the story focuses more on the journey of Tyson and Lottie. I loved how sweet Tyson is and is super protective of Lottie. Lottie just wants her mother to accept and see her, but her mother is super demanding and focuses on her career. I liked how Lottie started to stand up for herself and was able to start to change the relationship she had with her mother.
And of course, there are cereal named goats that at times steal the show!
This is a fun series to celebrates America's 250 years and I look forward to reading the rest of the books!
I received an advance copy. All thoughts and opinions are my own.
Quotes:
"You're not invisible."
"...you two are stupid cute."
"...anyone who disrespects her answers to me."
"...it's you and me - and you're all I see."
June 13, 2026
The start to the series, this was a charming story about childhood friends who grow up together. Their worlds are as different as can be, yet they still rely on one another. Lottie's mom is the stereotypical politician - tunnel visioned, self-focused, and unkind. The senator has Lottie working for her and makes all of Lottie's decisions for her. This was the real story to me - not the romance part of it, though that was good. Lottie's maturity and growth as she learns to think for herself and stand on her own two feet is the real nitty-gritty here.
Tyson is a hockey play who has finally made it to the NHL. He grew up spending summers with his best friend, Lottie's brother. Hence, he also spent a lot of time with Lottie, and their friendship grew stronger each summer. When Lottie's family moves to DC, they lose a lot of their contact. But then Ty is called to play on the national hockey team for America's 250th anniversary. That tournament will take place in DC and suddenly, they are able to spend time together again, rebuilding their friendship.
While the story is a hockey romance that is sweet and clean, it has a theme of strength and resiliency and standing on your own principles, understanding who you are and what your purpose is, where your goals lie. I really like that part of the story.
Of course, there is some humor, mostly provided by Cinnamon, Toast, and Crunch - Lottie's three mischievous goats. Look for the comic relief they provide. It is a joy.
Definitely a story worth reading. I am looking forward to the other stories is the Stars, Strips, and Hockey Nights series.
I received an ebook copy of this title from the author. All opinions are my own.
Tyson is a hockey play who has finally made it to the NHL. He grew up spending summers with his best friend, Lottie's brother. Hence, he also spent a lot of time with Lottie, and their friendship grew stronger each summer. When Lottie's family moves to DC, they lose a lot of their contact. But then Ty is called to play on the national hockey team for America's 250th anniversary. That tournament will take place in DC and suddenly, they are able to spend time together again, rebuilding their friendship.
While the story is a hockey romance that is sweet and clean, it has a theme of strength and resiliency and standing on your own principles, understanding who you are and what your purpose is, where your goals lie. I really like that part of the story.
Of course, there is some humor, mostly provided by Cinnamon, Toast, and Crunch - Lottie's three mischievous goats. Look for the comic relief they provide. It is a joy.
Definitely a story worth reading. I am looking forward to the other stories is the Stars, Strips, and Hockey Nights series.
I received an ebook copy of this title from the author. All opinions are my own.
Review of advance copy received from Author
J.P. Sterling will always be an instant read author for me! Her books will ALWAYS make you smile and warm your heart! This book had me laughing so hard in just the first chapter! Ty and Lottie are lovable characters that will steal your heart. You will laugh, swoon, smile throughout the book, have your heart melt, fall in love with 3 crazy goats (just wait until you hear their names LOL), and you will be left with a wonderful happily ever after ending!
Ty is best friends with Hamilton (aka Ham) and they have always spent summers together with Ham's sister Lottie. Ty has only had eyes for Lottie but he knows her mother who is the Senator won't allow her to date a Hockey player.
Ty and Lottie will keep you entertained throughout this book. I love their friendship and how it blossoms into more. They have such great chemistry. Plus the goats are an extra bonus with their story as well. You will also love Ham. He is such a great brother and best friend. That man had my heart melting a few times.
This story does have a few moments that will make you a little irritated because Lottie's mom is a one way mom. But I love seeing Lottie become a stronger women because of it. Lottie was a terrific character and she will find herself in the end! If you want a book that will take you away from life and just make you forget about things then this is the perfect book! You can sit down with a cup of coffee or your preferred beverage, this book and enjoy this heartfelt hockey romance story!
Thank you J.P. Sterling for allowing me to read this ARC for my honest opinion.
Ty is best friends with Hamilton (aka Ham) and they have always spent summers together with Ham's sister Lottie. Ty has only had eyes for Lottie but he knows her mother who is the Senator won't allow her to date a Hockey player.
Ty and Lottie will keep you entertained throughout this book. I love their friendship and how it blossoms into more. They have such great chemistry. Plus the goats are an extra bonus with their story as well. You will also love Ham. He is such a great brother and best friend. That man had my heart melting a few times.
This story does have a few moments that will make you a little irritated because Lottie's mom is a one way mom. But I love seeing Lottie become a stronger women because of it. Lottie was a terrific character and she will find herself in the end! If you want a book that will take you away from life and just make you forget about things then this is the perfect book! You can sit down with a cup of coffee or your preferred beverage, this book and enjoy this heartfelt hockey romance story!
Thank you J.P. Sterling for allowing me to read this ARC for my honest opinion.
Review of advance copy received from Author
Lottie and Ty have known each other their entire lives. They grew up in the same town, and he is her brother’s best friend. Ty has had a crush on her from afar, but has never made a move because her mother, a Senator, is very adamant about the type of man that Lottie will end up with - and Ty doesn’t fit that ideal, mainly because he is a hockey player.
The two lose touch, but are brought back into each other’s orbit when Ty is brought to DC for hockey, where Lottie’s family has moved to. Lottie is working for her mother’s campaign, while trying to be the perfect daughter in order to keep her mother happy. When her mom makes comments on a hot mic that drop her approval rating, she decides the perfect way to get the heat off her back is to have Lottie be in a relationship, with an acceptable young man, of course.
Lottie has been so focused on making sure everyone else is happy, and apologizing for being herself, that she isn’t sure what happiness actually looks like to her, but by the end of the book, I’m glad she decides to figure it out for herself.. Be prepared for a butt dial that changes the course of everything between these two, with the slight hiccup of Lottie fake dating the Brad Pitt of the Smithsonian. Throw in some mischievous goats and you are guaranteed to smile while reading this one.
The two lose touch, but are brought back into each other’s orbit when Ty is brought to DC for hockey, where Lottie’s family has moved to. Lottie is working for her mother’s campaign, while trying to be the perfect daughter in order to keep her mother happy. When her mom makes comments on a hot mic that drop her approval rating, she decides the perfect way to get the heat off her back is to have Lottie be in a relationship, with an acceptable young man, of course.
Lottie has been so focused on making sure everyone else is happy, and apologizing for being herself, that she isn’t sure what happiness actually looks like to her, but by the end of the book, I’m glad she decides to figure it out for herself.. Be prepared for a butt dial that changes the course of everything between these two, with the slight hiccup of Lottie fake dating the Brad Pitt of the Smithsonian. Throw in some mischievous goats and you are guaranteed to smile while reading this one.
June 24, 2026
🏒 Hockey player
🇺🇸 Senator's daughter
🏒 Brother's best friend
🇺🇸 Off limits
🏒 Closed door
🇺🇸 Friends to lovers
🏒 Slow burn
Lottie and Ty have been friends since childhood. Ty is Lottie's older brother's best friend. They've always had feelings for each other,but didn't know the other did. Lottie was worked for her mother who was a senator and was off limits. Ty was a professional hockey player and because of that Lottie couldn't date him. Her mother said hockey players were off limits.
Ty was very close with Lottie and her family. They spent every summer together until her and her family move to DC. 5 years later and Ty ends up in DC to play hockey. And the feelings are still there. Sentor Halloway, Lottie's mother, makes a comment about hockey players and now she needs Lottie to do damage control. Lottie is to "fake date" someone for publicity to take the spot light off her mother. Because she can't date Ty, he thinks the next best thing is to help her find a date.
This was a great story to kick off the Stars, stripes and hockey night series. This series is a multi author collaboration celebrating America's 250th birthday.
This was a slow burn for sure. With mischievous goats and learning how to be your own person and to stand up for yourself because you're enough no matter what anyone says.
🇺🇸 Senator's daughter
🏒 Brother's best friend
🇺🇸 Off limits
🏒 Closed door
🇺🇸 Friends to lovers
🏒 Slow burn
Lottie and Ty have been friends since childhood. Ty is Lottie's older brother's best friend. They've always had feelings for each other,but didn't know the other did. Lottie was worked for her mother who was a senator and was off limits. Ty was a professional hockey player and because of that Lottie couldn't date him. Her mother said hockey players were off limits.
Ty was very close with Lottie and her family. They spent every summer together until her and her family move to DC. 5 years later and Ty ends up in DC to play hockey. And the feelings are still there. Sentor Halloway, Lottie's mother, makes a comment about hockey players and now she needs Lottie to do damage control. Lottie is to "fake date" someone for publicity to take the spot light off her mother. Because she can't date Ty, he thinks the next best thing is to help her find a date.
This was a great story to kick off the Stars, stripes and hockey night series. This series is a multi author collaboration celebrating America's 250th birthday.
This was a slow burn for sure. With mischievous goats and learning how to be your own person and to stand up for yourself because you're enough no matter what anyone says.
Review of advance copy received from Author
Thank you to J.P. Sterling for my ARC of this fabulous book. This 5 star story was the series opener and based on this one it is going to be a great series. Oh my goodness! It has been sooo long since I laughed out loud as much as I did with this book. I had tears streaming down my cheeks I was laughing so much. My husband came to see what was so funny. He was positive I was watching something on tv that was making me giggle so much. I loved Lottie and Ty and their chemistry and antics kept me interested from beginning to end. The goats! What can I say about the goats? You have to read this book to find out. I am not going to spoil it. This was a fabulous story and it had everything a reader could want. Great writing, fantastic conversations, beautifully painted scenes with words, humor and love. Plus gorgeous hockey hunks and a wonderful sports and DC politics environment. I think J.P. is up there with my favorite authors, many of whom are writing for this series. I highly recommend those who are not familiar with this author to pick this book up and read it as it can be read as a standalone. If you are a fan of the author I am sure this one is already in your hands or will be very soon and I promise you will not be disappointed.
June 11, 2026
Two shy people find love in this great story about Ty, a hockey player who has always been in love with Lottie, and Lottie who has lost her identity to support her mother’s career as a Senator. They have a moment after he saves her from a bad date, but then they don’t see each other for another 5 years until he finds himself in DC playing for the Stars hockey team for the 250th anniversary of the US becoming a nation.
This is a story of Ty finally having the courage to act on his feelings (but only after a butt dial reveals them to Lottie) but then he is all in, and Lottie realizing that she has lost herself in everything that she has given up for her mother and her campaign. It culminates with a fake relationship that makes her see that her mother doesn’t value her sacrifices; the lies make her feel guilty, especially when Ty and her finally start to explore their feelings.
Her mother adds a lot of suspense to the story as you’re never sure just how far she will go to get her way and improve her image. Ty will make your swoon, and Lottie will make you root for her to standup to her mother. The goats will make you laugh. A fun read with lots of romance, hidden feelings, and humor.
I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
This is a story of Ty finally having the courage to act on his feelings (but only after a butt dial reveals them to Lottie) but then he is all in, and Lottie realizing that she has lost herself in everything that she has given up for her mother and her campaign. It culminates with a fake relationship that makes her see that her mother doesn’t value her sacrifices; the lies make her feel guilty, especially when Ty and her finally start to explore their feelings.
Her mother adds a lot of suspense to the story as you’re never sure just how far she will go to get her way and improve her image. Ty will make your swoon, and Lottie will make you root for her to standup to her mother. The goats will make you laugh. A fun read with lots of romance, hidden feelings, and humor.
I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
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