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Seattle Serpents #6
Match Penalty
I have two goals this season:
1. Win the Cup with the Seattle Serpents.
2. Get my wife back.
I’ve always been the kind of guy who sticks to my vows. So when my wife asked for space, I let her walk away, hoping what we had built would be strong enough to withstand it.
When she shows up three years later in Seattle, smack dab in the middle of the best season the franchise has ever had, I’m torn between trying to figure out my marriage and not letting my teammates down.
I’ve never been one to shy away from a fight, and I refuse to start now. This time, though, it’s more than just a game on the line—it’s my marriage, and I refuse to call it quits.
MATCH PENALTY is a standalone hockey romance novel. It includes a marriage in trouble (angst), second chances, first loves, discovering yourself, a very grumpy hero falling first, plenty of “my wife” moments, found family vibes, absurd group chats with teammates, and a happy ending. There is no cheating in this book.
1. Win the Cup with the Seattle Serpents.
2. Get my wife back.
I’ve always been the kind of guy who sticks to my vows. So when my wife asked for space, I let her walk away, hoping what we had built would be strong enough to withstand it.
When she shows up three years later in Seattle, smack dab in the middle of the best season the franchise has ever had, I’m torn between trying to figure out my marriage and not letting my teammates down.
I’ve never been one to shy away from a fight, and I refuse to start now. This time, though, it’s more than just a game on the line—it’s my marriage, and I refuse to call it quits.
MATCH PENALTY is a standalone hockey romance novel. It includes a marriage in trouble (angst), second chances, first loves, discovering yourself, a very grumpy hero falling first, plenty of “my wife” moments, found family vibes, absurd group chats with teammates, and a happy ending. There is no cheating in this book.
488 pages, Paperback
Published April 23, 2026
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Teagan Hunter
52 books5,555 followersTEAGAN HUNTER writes steamy romantic comedies with lots of sarcasm and a side of heart. She loves pizza, hockey, and romance novels, though not in that order. When not writing, you can find her watching entirely too many hours of Supernatural, One Tree Hill, or New Girl. She’s mildly obsessed with Halloween and prefers cooler weather. She married her high school sweetheart, and they currently live in the PNW.
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May 11, 2026
4.25 stars
The 'Seattle Serpents' has been such a great series. I was so excited to get Keller's story. The grumpy guy of the group... who would have guessed he was so in love with his wife? I loved Keller and his Clover. I didn't really understand all of her reasons for the lengthy seperation, but I adored how much Keller loved her and how understanding he was. At the end of it all, their love truly did conquer all. I'm sad to see this story end, but it was a great conculsion.
The 'Seattle Serpents' has been such a great series. I was so excited to get Keller's story. The grumpy guy of the group... who would have guessed he was so in love with his wife? I loved Keller and his Clover. I didn't really understand all of her reasons for the lengthy seperation, but I adored how much Keller loved her and how understanding he was. At the end of it all, their love truly did conquer all. I'm sad to see this story end, but it was a great conculsion.
April 23, 2026
I love Keller, but I just can't forgive Chloe.
April 20, 2026
4/5⭐️ 2/5🌶️
I might get some heat for this, but I loved Keller just as much as I disliked Chloe.
Despite being grumpy—and at times genuinely mean—Keller completely won me over. Understanding the root of his surliness added so much depth to his character. At his core, Keller loves Chloe. Full stop. From day one to the present, even through anger and hurt, his love for her never wavered. He held onto hope while she was gone, embraced her immediately when she returned, and never stopped reminding her how deeply he cared. That consistency made him incredibly compelling.
Chloe, on the other hand, frustrated me for most of the book. She often felt selfish and focused only on her own needs. She was cold to Keller at first, loved him through college, but then left when she became unhappy—without really giving him the chance he deserved. Communication could have changed everything, but instead, she ran. When she ran again without talking to him, I was genuinely angry. Her one true redeeming moment was finally being honest with him… even if it came three years too late.
One of my favorite aspects of the book was getting glimpses into their past and seeing how their relationship began. Watching Keller love Chloe so completely—and be utterly devastated by her leaving—was heartbreaking. Unfortunately, we get very little insight into Chloe’s time away, which made it harder to fully buy into her reasons for staying gone for so long.
I think I could have rated this higher if I hadn’t been so consistently frustrated by Chloe’s lack of communication and her inability to truly listen to what Keller was telling her.
Lawson was wildly over the top as usual, but the group chat moments were hilarious and added some much-needed levity. I also loved how the group showed up for Keller and how open he was to accepting that support.
I’m really sad to see this series end, but I’m hopeful that with the upcoming hockey series, we’ll get to spend a little more time with these characters.
Tropes:
Hockey Romance
Grumpy Hero
He Falls First
First Love
Marriage in Trouble (no cheating)
Second Chance
Thank you Teagan and Valentine PR for an eARC in exchange of my honest review.
I might get some heat for this, but I loved Keller just as much as I disliked Chloe.
Despite being grumpy—and at times genuinely mean—Keller completely won me over. Understanding the root of his surliness added so much depth to his character. At his core, Keller loves Chloe. Full stop. From day one to the present, even through anger and hurt, his love for her never wavered. He held onto hope while she was gone, embraced her immediately when she returned, and never stopped reminding her how deeply he cared. That consistency made him incredibly compelling.
Chloe, on the other hand, frustrated me for most of the book. She often felt selfish and focused only on her own needs. She was cold to Keller at first, loved him through college, but then left when she became unhappy—without really giving him the chance he deserved. Communication could have changed everything, but instead, she ran. When she ran again without talking to him, I was genuinely angry. Her one true redeeming moment was finally being honest with him… even if it came three years too late.
One of my favorite aspects of the book was getting glimpses into their past and seeing how their relationship began. Watching Keller love Chloe so completely—and be utterly devastated by her leaving—was heartbreaking. Unfortunately, we get very little insight into Chloe’s time away, which made it harder to fully buy into her reasons for staying gone for so long.
I think I could have rated this higher if I hadn’t been so consistently frustrated by Chloe’s lack of communication and her inability to truly listen to what Keller was telling her.
Lawson was wildly over the top as usual, but the group chat moments were hilarious and added some much-needed levity. I also loved how the group showed up for Keller and how open he was to accepting that support.
I’m really sad to see this series end, but I’m hopeful that with the upcoming hockey series, we’ll get to spend a little more time with these characters.
Tropes:
Hockey Romance
Grumpy Hero
He Falls First
First Love
Marriage in Trouble (no cheating)
Second Chance
Thank you Teagan and Valentine PR for an eARC in exchange of my honest review.
May 5, 2026
The only thing I liked about this is that both MCs were celibate during separation - and the MMC who was a true Hero. The FMC? She can jump of a cliff for all I care with her selfishness, immaturity, coldness and so many other things.
She had a perfectly devoted husband who loved her to bits and threw it all away for what? I was never clear about it because she refused to talk and constantly jumped to conclusions.
Anyway, it didn't work for me but maybe others will feel differently. 2 stars for the MMC only.
She had a perfectly devoted husband who loved her to bits and threw it all away for what? I was never clear about it because she refused to talk and constantly jumped to conclusions.
Anyway, it didn't work for me but maybe others will feel differently. 2 stars for the MMC only.
April 26, 2026
never thought I’d leave a 3 star review
Teagan Hunter is one of my favorite authors and I’ve loved the Serpents but oh boy is this book a miss. I’m giving three stars for the serpents chat and the love on that team. Keller is also wonderful but GD Chloe is the WORST. she has zero redeeming qualities and she just gets away Scot free with all her bad behavior and poor choices. That girl needed therapy from the first page, and she certainly never deserved Keller. She reads like the antagonist of her own story and I wanted someone better for Keller to be the official FMC.
I’m still excited for whatever Teagan Hunter brings next but this one is a hard no for me.
Teagan Hunter is one of my favorite authors and I’ve loved the Serpents but oh boy is this book a miss. I’m giving three stars for the serpents chat and the love on that team. Keller is also wonderful but GD Chloe is the WORST. she has zero redeeming qualities and she just gets away Scot free with all her bad behavior and poor choices. That girl needed therapy from the first page, and she certainly never deserved Keller. She reads like the antagonist of her own story and I wanted someone better for Keller to be the official FMC.
I’m still excited for whatever Teagan Hunter brings next but this one is a hard no for me.
April 26, 2026
OMG Callum!!! He is down BAD for his wife literally from day one when they met the first day of freshman year at college. He will do anything at all for her even if it's unfair and means three years of zero communication, zero idea what's going on with their relationship, and just being in limbo. This man is LOYAL. Wow. Hands down top tier MMC!!!
This book could have been a perfect 5 stars if Chloe communicated with Callum!!! My goodness. It took until like 90% to get any answers as to why she left and she still kept things from him until then, like her interview and how she's feeling, etc. I just feel like she didn't try nearly half as much as Callum.
Safety:
h: 18 when they meet at the start of their freshman year in flashbacks. From her POV, we find out she was a V and Callum was her one and only.
H: 19 when they meet at the start of their freshman year. There are no details from his past, even in his flashback POV, but I am assuming he was not a V. Just vibes I felt.
-no one else for either of them since freshman year to present 13 years later
This book could have been a perfect 5 stars if Chloe communicated with Callum!!! My goodness. It took until like 90% to get any answers as to why she left and she still kept things from him until then, like her interview and how she's feeling, etc. I just feel like she didn't try nearly half as much as Callum.
Safety:
h: 18 when they meet at the start of their freshman year in flashbacks. From her POV, we find out she was a V and Callum was her one and only.
H: 19 when they meet at the start of their freshman year. There are no details from his past, even in his flashback POV, but I am assuming he was not a V. Just vibes I felt.
-no one else for either of them since freshman year to present 13 years later
April 26, 2026
I struggled with this one. Loved Keller, hated Chloe. She’s selfish, insecure and in desperate need of therapy. This couple does not communicate and that drives me crazy. The whole book is essentially them not talking to each other to avoid hard conversations.
April 23, 2026
teagan wrapped serpents up with a banger.
i have to say, i don’t think i’d see the day where i’d get another emotional story from teagan, but this one definitely got a few tears from me. her standard humor is still very present with all the interactions between the players, their text exchange and of course lawson making keller crazy. the best of both worlds!
now: callum keller, the man that you are!!!! the necklace, the tattoos, the room… finally getting to see how down bad he’s for his wife after all these books of watching his grumpiness made it all ever sweeter.
their journey was very complex and kind of messy, but i ate it up!
i already miss these guys so much. and keller finally opening up to all of them by the end… oh their found family is AMAZING!
and the next series is already looking GOOOOOOD. i miss teagan in single parent territory and i feel like this next one is going to be everything i need.
ARC kindly provided by the author.
i have to say, i don’t think i’d see the day where i’d get another emotional story from teagan, but this one definitely got a few tears from me. her standard humor is still very present with all the interactions between the players, their text exchange and of course lawson making keller crazy. the best of both worlds!
now: callum keller, the man that you are!!!! the necklace, the tattoos, the room… finally getting to see how down bad he’s for his wife after all these books of watching his grumpiness made it all ever sweeter.
their journey was very complex and kind of messy, but i ate it up!
i already miss these guys so much. and keller finally opening up to all of them by the end… oh their found family is AMAZING!
and the next series is already looking GOOOOOOD. i miss teagan in single parent territory and i feel like this next one is going to be everything i need.
ARC kindly provided by the author.
April 24, 2026
I can't believe the Single Serpents are over! I still remember when I first heard about the new series at the end of the Comets series.
This has been a fun group of guys who have all, each one, fallen in love. EXCEPT for the huge shock that Keller isn't going to be falling in love. Because he's been in love this whole time. Whew.
When we left Keller in book 5, we find out that he's married. Its a huge shock to the rest of the guys. They've been so close, but Callum Keller hasn't mentioned anything.
So when we meet Chloe we have no background knowledge of her. Which is great, this book sets up their romance in flashbacks which helps us see what a sweetheart Keller is and how protective hes become over himself.
Everyone is meeting Chloe and she's getting the WAG treatment (aka decent friendship) that she never got years earlier.
So why is Chloe and Keller separate? Is it something awful? Something big (I'm definitely not spoiling it!)? How can two people who've been living totally different lives come back together?
I just love a good second chance novel. Because sometimes we get to see two people fall in love, twice.
Is this the end of the Comets hockey world? Fear not! We definitely get a sweet, sweet set up!
This has been a fun group of guys who have all, each one, fallen in love. EXCEPT for the huge shock that Keller isn't going to be falling in love. Because he's been in love this whole time. Whew.
When we left Keller in book 5, we find out that he's married. Its a huge shock to the rest of the guys. They've been so close, but Callum Keller hasn't mentioned anything.
So when we meet Chloe we have no background knowledge of her. Which is great, this book sets up their romance in flashbacks which helps us see what a sweetheart Keller is and how protective hes become over himself.
Everyone is meeting Chloe and she's getting the WAG treatment (aka decent friendship) that she never got years earlier.
So why is Chloe and Keller separate? Is it something awful? Something big (I'm definitely not spoiling it!)? How can two people who've been living totally different lives come back together?
I just love a good second chance novel. Because sometimes we get to see two people fall in love, twice.
Is this the end of the Comets hockey world? Fear not! We definitely get a sweet, sweet set up!
April 29, 2026
*4.5 stars —
what a perfect ending to the Seattle Serpents series! I have loved seeing each of the “Serpents Singles” get their HEA & Keller was absolutely the cherry on top.
Keller has always been a bit mysterious, so learning that he’s MARRIED at the end of Top Shelf (book five) had me SO eager to read his story. He & Chloe are each other’s first love, so there was an extra layer of complexity & emotion to their story that I loved.
as always, the group chat was hilarious & we got a good dose of all the other characters in the series. I loved how all the previous FMCs welcome Chloe with open arms & how much the MMCs were determined to show Keller that they would always be there for him.
Thank you Teagan Hunter & Valentine PR for the eARC & the PR package with a finished copy!
•• what to expect ••
🩶hockey romance
🏒second chance (marriage in trouble)
🩶he falls first
🏒first love
🩶a bit of angst
🌶️explicit content
what a perfect ending to the Seattle Serpents series! I have loved seeing each of the “Serpents Singles” get their HEA & Keller was absolutely the cherry on top.
Keller has always been a bit mysterious, so learning that he’s MARRIED at the end of Top Shelf (book five) had me SO eager to read his story. He & Chloe are each other’s first love, so there was an extra layer of complexity & emotion to their story that I loved.
as always, the group chat was hilarious & we got a good dose of all the other characters in the series. I loved how all the previous FMCs welcome Chloe with open arms & how much the MMCs were determined to show Keller that they would always be there for him.
Thank you Teagan Hunter & Valentine PR for the eARC & the PR package with a finished copy!
•• what to expect ••
🩶hockey romance
🏒second chance (marriage in trouble)
🩶he falls first
🏒first love
🩶a bit of angst
🌶️explicit content
May 19, 2026
It would be easier to like this story more had the problem been something less abstract than self-doubt and a general malaise (depression?) - but that's what it was. It also would have been easier to accept had Chloe done any true work on herself - i.e. therapy - during their separation. There should have been more hard conversations earlier in the story. Keller was almost too accepting that he became a doormat. There is no way he didn't want to yell more than he did. The writing wasn't as strong because plot point by plot point didn't quite add up to me rooting for this couple. And again, I have to say THERAPY FOR CHLOE.
Another thought to add: The characters (and the author) make it seem like Chloe didn't do anything wrong and she absolutely did. What she was feeling wasn't wrong but how she handled it was. That's why she's getting a lot of criticism in the reviews. Her apology wasn't specific enough for me.
Another thought to add: The characters (and the author) make it seem like Chloe didn't do anything wrong and she absolutely did. What she was feeling wasn't wrong but how she handled it was. That's why she's getting a lot of criticism in the reviews. Her apology wasn't specific enough for me.
April 23, 2026
This was such an emotionally exhilarating book. I experienced so many emotions reading Chloe and Keller’s love story. Im sort if at a lost for words on how to explain my feelings. I can clearly say that I absolutely love Callum Keller…every grumpy, sweet and devoted inch of him! The man is a total cinnamon roll and I’m so happy he got his happy ending because he deserved it.
Keller is known as the team grump but he is more complex than that. What his team mates don’t know is that he is a married man. He been separated from the love of his life for three years and he gets the shock of his life when she shows up in Seattle. Keller and Chloe are a couple who love each other deeply but somehow drifted apart. Now that they are back in each other’s orbit they have to overcome past hurts, and realize that their love is worth fighting for
This was one of the most real and emotional books that I’ve read this year. It dealt with young love, the obstacles young lovers faced, body image and self love. I loved that Keller was true to his vows. It’s very refreshing to read about a man respecting his woman even during trying times. I also loved how he loved his woman and did not mind throwing hands for her. I just loved this book. Thank you for the advanced copy.
**I received an advanced copy of this book for free and I am voluntarily leaving this review.**
Keller is known as the team grump but he is more complex than that. What his team mates don’t know is that he is a married man. He been separated from the love of his life for three years and he gets the shock of his life when she shows up in Seattle. Keller and Chloe are a couple who love each other deeply but somehow drifted apart. Now that they are back in each other’s orbit they have to overcome past hurts, and realize that their love is worth fighting for
This was one of the most real and emotional books that I’ve read this year. It dealt with young love, the obstacles young lovers faced, body image and self love. I loved that Keller was true to his vows. It’s very refreshing to read about a man respecting his woman even during trying times. I also loved how he loved his woman and did not mind throwing hands for her. I just loved this book. Thank you for the advanced copy.
**I received an advanced copy of this book for free and I am voluntarily leaving this review.**
April 22, 2026
4.5⭐️
So sad that this series is over but what a way to end it😭
Marriage in crisis is one of my favourite tropes and this book did the trope justice!
I really liked that they always hoped to find their way back to each other and were both willing to fight to keep it! There was no talk of divorce or having to convince each other to give a second chance!
It took time for them to finally lay all their cards on the table but it was so worth the wait!
I also liked the fact that once they worked it all out they started going to couples counselling!! The hard work kept going after the book finished!
I think we had the perfect amount of flashbacks, enough to give us context and keep us rooting for them but not too many so that we had enough content of them in the present!
I absolutely adore this group or guys, I’m going to miss their friendship and texts in the group chat so much!
Especially my angel Lucas Lawson🫶🏻🫶🏻🫶🏻
Will never get over Smith being their coach, makes me so happy
I’ve loved this series so much and ready to going back to Auden and Hutch and start again!
Thank you Teagan for the ARC!🫶🏻
So sad that this series is over but what a way to end it😭
Marriage in crisis is one of my favourite tropes and this book did the trope justice!
I really liked that they always hoped to find their way back to each other and were both willing to fight to keep it! There was no talk of divorce or having to convince each other to give a second chance!
It took time for them to finally lay all their cards on the table but it was so worth the wait!
I also liked the fact that once they worked it all out they started going to couples counselling!! The hard work kept going after the book finished!
I think we had the perfect amount of flashbacks, enough to give us context and keep us rooting for them but not too many so that we had enough content of them in the present!
I absolutely adore this group or guys, I’m going to miss their friendship and texts in the group chat so much!
Especially my angel Lucas Lawson🫶🏻🫶🏻🫶🏻
Will never get over Smith being their coach, makes me so happy
I’ve loved this series so much and ready to going back to Auden and Hutch and start again!
Thank you Teagan for the ARC!🫶🏻
April 30, 2026
Starting this off with I love Teagan Hunter, but man I struggled with this book. I think I can sum it up with one word….meh…and it pains me to say that.
April 23, 2026
I received this book for free from Valentine PR in exchange for an honest review. This does not affect my opinion of the book or the content of my review.I really do enjoy Teagan Hunter’s hockey book and this was another good one! Keller had always been the fun grump in all the group chats, the Serpents Singles Club, lol. But in this book we find out just why he is so grumpy, and why he is single. Although really, he’s not. He’s married, and his wife left to go to London for an internship type of thing, but then never came back, for years.
The flashbacks to how they got together were all so sweet and made me love Keller even more. I definitely understood Chloe’s doubts, but at times it frustrated me. I didn’t like her parents either, in how they had a part in her leaving him. But then I didn’t really like that she didn’t come back to him sooner. While I did like her character, that just didn’t quite sit right with me. Even understanding all her reasons for why she left in the first place.
Together the two of them were good, and I was happy to see her move in and start being there with him and giving him a chance to be with her again. I couldn’t quite understand her reasoning for not telling him about the job offer though, I mean it was explained, but it didn’t make any sense to me. Poor Keller’s panic attack just about broke my heart at that point. Even seeing him go through that, or seeing his reaction, the way she handled it still seemed unfair.
Now Chloe’s mom had a little bit of a redemption for me with the story she told Chloe, even if I was still mad for how all of it was handled that led up to all of this. And I get that Chloe needed to hear that, even if still I was irritated with her.
All the other characters we know from the past books in the series were here and I loved all of them, and of course how they made Chloe feel part of the group right away. And Lawson, such a goof, but so much fun as always. It definitely left us with a set up for another hockey team so I’m guessing we’re going to get another series maybe? If you enjoy hockey romances with angst and some steam, this is the book for you!This review was originally posted on Lisa Loves Literature
The flashbacks to how they got together were all so sweet and made me love Keller even more. I definitely understood Chloe’s doubts, but at times it frustrated me. I didn’t like her parents either, in how they had a part in her leaving him. But then I didn’t really like that she didn’t come back to him sooner. While I did like her character, that just didn’t quite sit right with me. Even understanding all her reasons for why she left in the first place.
Together the two of them were good, and I was happy to see her move in and start being there with him and giving him a chance to be with her again. I couldn’t quite understand her reasoning for not telling him about the job offer though, I mean it was explained, but it didn’t make any sense to me. Poor Keller’s panic attack just about broke my heart at that point. Even seeing him go through that, or seeing his reaction, the way she handled it still seemed unfair.
Now Chloe’s mom had a little bit of a redemption for me with the story she told Chloe, even if I was still mad for how all of it was handled that led up to all of this. And I get that Chloe needed to hear that, even if still I was irritated with her.
All the other characters we know from the past books in the series were here and I loved all of them, and of course how they made Chloe feel part of the group right away. And Lawson, such a goof, but so much fun as always. It definitely left us with a set up for another hockey team so I’m guessing we’re going to get another series maybe? If you enjoy hockey romances with angst and some steam, this is the book for you!This review was originally posted on Lisa Loves Literature
April 30, 2026
#Review: *Match Penalty* - Teagan Hunter - ARC [18+]
4.6/5✨
3.5/5🌶️
Callum Keller and Chloe had a beautiful relationship when they were young. But their lives became more complicated after Callum was accepted to join the pro hockey world. In the present days no one knew that Callum was married, because he and Chloe were taking a break from their relationship and when she appears from nowhere, three years later, everyone was in complete shock. That's why Callum was now in the situation of figuring out how to handle his troubled marriage and how to keep on being the best hockey player for his team. Will their relationship work out this time around or everything was wrecked by the decisions they made in the past?
Chloe's appearance was a huge surprise for me and I really, really liked that pent up tension between her and Callum. All those years apart enhanced those feelings between them and it was nice to see how they were trying to get used to being in each others presence again. The change in Callum's demeanor was so obvious, loving how he instantly became a cinnamon roll after he saw Chloe. I truly adooored that constantly bickering between all the members of the hockey team. It was hilarious to follow them, more precisely my all those text messages they often exchanged🤣. I felt a bit annoyed by some things Chloe has done, not really understanding why she was doing some of them, but I guess that each thing had its purpose.
I truly loved this book, having a great time with the Seattle Serpents hockey team! I really enjoyed unraveling Callum and Chloe's tangled story, having some questions about their relationship from the beginning and wanting to know what happened there to get them into the situation they found themselves in.
Thank you sooo much Valentine Pr and Teagan for accepting me and for offering me this awesome e-ARC!🤗
✨Tropes
▫️Second Chance Romance
▫️Reunited Lovers
▫️Marriage In Trouble
▫️He Falls First
▫️First Love
▫️Found Family
▫️Angst
▫️Steam
▫️Sports Romance
▫️Hockey Player
4.6/5✨
3.5/5🌶️
Callum Keller and Chloe had a beautiful relationship when they were young. But their lives became more complicated after Callum was accepted to join the pro hockey world. In the present days no one knew that Callum was married, because he and Chloe were taking a break from their relationship and when she appears from nowhere, three years later, everyone was in complete shock. That's why Callum was now in the situation of figuring out how to handle his troubled marriage and how to keep on being the best hockey player for his team. Will their relationship work out this time around or everything was wrecked by the decisions they made in the past?
Chloe's appearance was a huge surprise for me and I really, really liked that pent up tension between her and Callum. All those years apart enhanced those feelings between them and it was nice to see how they were trying to get used to being in each others presence again. The change in Callum's demeanor was so obvious, loving how he instantly became a cinnamon roll after he saw Chloe. I truly adooored that constantly bickering between all the members of the hockey team. It was hilarious to follow them, more precisely my all those text messages they often exchanged🤣. I felt a bit annoyed by some things Chloe has done, not really understanding why she was doing some of them, but I guess that each thing had its purpose.
I truly loved this book, having a great time with the Seattle Serpents hockey team! I really enjoyed unraveling Callum and Chloe's tangled story, having some questions about their relationship from the beginning and wanting to know what happened there to get them into the situation they found themselves in.
Thank you sooo much Valentine Pr and Teagan for accepting me and for offering me this awesome e-ARC!🤗
✨Tropes
▫️Second Chance Romance
▫️Reunited Lovers
▫️Marriage In Trouble
▫️He Falls First
▫️First Love
▫️Found Family
▫️Angst
▫️Steam
▫️Sports Romance
▫️Hockey Player
May 18, 2026
MATCH PENALTY was such an emotional way to close out the Seattle Serpents era. Teagan Hunter took a risky trope with “marriage in trouble” and delivered a story that felt messy, honest, frustrating, and incredibly heartfelt all at once.
Keller completely stole this book for me. Beneath the grumpy exterior was a man still hopelessly in love with his wife after years apart. Even while hurt and angry, he never stopped loving Chloe, never stopped hoping, and never truly let her go. The little details absolutely wrecked me — keeping her things, still wearing his ring, protecting the memory of their relationship instead of trying to erase it. His loyalty and emotional depth made him impossible not to love.
Chloe was a much harder character for me to connect with, though I understood her fears and her need to rediscover herself outside of her marriage. Her struggles with self-worth and identity felt very real, and I know many readers will see pieces of themselves in her journey. But at times, her lack of communication and tendency to run instead of confronting problems left me frustrated. That tension definitely impacted my overall rating, even though I appreciated the realism behind it.
What made this story work so well was that their issues weren’t magically fixed by attraction or nostalgia. Keller and Chloe had to confront years of hurt, insecurity, fear, and unresolved emotions if they wanted any chance at rebuilding their marriage. Their love was never the issue — believing they were worthy of that love was.
The flashbacks to their college relationship added so much emotional weight, and seeing how deeply Keller loved Chloe from the very beginning made some scenes genuinely heartbreaking. I cried more during this book than any other Serpents installment.
And of course, the group chats and team dynamics brought the perfect balance of humor and found family chaos. Lawson continues to be an adorable menace, and I’m genuinely sad to say goodbye to the Singles Club and this series as a whole.
If you love:
🏒 Hockey Romance
🖤 Grumpy Hero
💍 Marriage in Trouble (No Cheating)
✨ Second Chances
🥹 He Falls First
📱 Chaotic Team Group Chats
💕 First Love
…then this series is absolutely worth reading.
Thank you to Teagan Hunter for the ARC and the opportunity to review this story.
⭐️ 4/5
🌶️ 2/5
Keller completely stole this book for me. Beneath the grumpy exterior was a man still hopelessly in love with his wife after years apart. Even while hurt and angry, he never stopped loving Chloe, never stopped hoping, and never truly let her go. The little details absolutely wrecked me — keeping her things, still wearing his ring, protecting the memory of their relationship instead of trying to erase it. His loyalty and emotional depth made him impossible not to love.
Chloe was a much harder character for me to connect with, though I understood her fears and her need to rediscover herself outside of her marriage. Her struggles with self-worth and identity felt very real, and I know many readers will see pieces of themselves in her journey. But at times, her lack of communication and tendency to run instead of confronting problems left me frustrated. That tension definitely impacted my overall rating, even though I appreciated the realism behind it.
What made this story work so well was that their issues weren’t magically fixed by attraction or nostalgia. Keller and Chloe had to confront years of hurt, insecurity, fear, and unresolved emotions if they wanted any chance at rebuilding their marriage. Their love was never the issue — believing they were worthy of that love was.
The flashbacks to their college relationship added so much emotional weight, and seeing how deeply Keller loved Chloe from the very beginning made some scenes genuinely heartbreaking. I cried more during this book than any other Serpents installment.
And of course, the group chats and team dynamics brought the perfect balance of humor and found family chaos. Lawson continues to be an adorable menace, and I’m genuinely sad to say goodbye to the Singles Club and this series as a whole.
If you love:
🏒 Hockey Romance
🖤 Grumpy Hero
💍 Marriage in Trouble (No Cheating)
✨ Second Chances
🥹 He Falls First
📱 Chaotic Team Group Chats
💕 First Love
…then this series is absolutely worth reading.
Thank you to Teagan Hunter for the ARC and the opportunity to review this story.
⭐️ 4/5
🌶️ 2/5
This entire review has been hidden because of spoilers.
April 28, 2026
The most relatable book in the series ✨
“When we get married, we’re going to have the same initials. Clover Keller, Callum Keller. Has a nice little ring to it, huh?”
For me, this is the muddy relatable book in the series. It was a story that you could feel. The glimpses of their past made the present so much more heartfelt. There's an ache when you love like this and crave that person. Yes, it can be unhealthy but when you experience it, it's unexplainable. These two Keller and Chloe, are relatable because at some point we experience what it feels like to want to be there for someone who doesn't even know what they want. For me, I see myself on Chloe. I know what it feels like to be uncomfortable in your own body and not feel like enough. I know what it's like to look into that eyes of your husband that does everything for you but know it's such a personal issue and no matter what they do it won't work because we haven't learned that we are in fact, enough.
This book shows us to lean into the good people in our lives. Our found family, friends and actual family when we can. Lawson has been my favorite character and this book really showed his personality. It was hilarious and also emotional. I grew up in Washington and feel connected to this story in so many ways so it's naturally my favorite!!! I'm going to miss this crew! This beautifully eclectic group that loves with their whole hearts. Can't wait to see how Talia does in her book.
"All I feel is…well, truthfully, want. It’s all I ever feel when it comes to her. From the second I saw her walking across campus, I wanted her. I didn’t know her name, but I wanted to. There was something special about her even then that I couldn’t deny."
✨✨✨
“You’re a good guy, too, Keller. One of the best, even if you pretend you’re not. Whatever is going on with your wife, you’ll get it sorted. Love is messy. It’s never perfect. And sometimes it takes giving up on it for us to find it again.”
✨✨✨
“Okay, that is so weird.” I look over at Auden, who is watching me instead of her fiancé. “Sorry, it’s just…I’ve heard Keller deny love and all things feelings for years now. But that right there? That was love, like soulmates type of shit, and there is no denying that.”
“When we get married, we’re going to have the same initials. Clover Keller, Callum Keller. Has a nice little ring to it, huh?”
For me, this is the muddy relatable book in the series. It was a story that you could feel. The glimpses of their past made the present so much more heartfelt. There's an ache when you love like this and crave that person. Yes, it can be unhealthy but when you experience it, it's unexplainable. These two Keller and Chloe, are relatable because at some point we experience what it feels like to want to be there for someone who doesn't even know what they want. For me, I see myself on Chloe. I know what it feels like to be uncomfortable in your own body and not feel like enough. I know what it's like to look into that eyes of your husband that does everything for you but know it's such a personal issue and no matter what they do it won't work because we haven't learned that we are in fact, enough.
This book shows us to lean into the good people in our lives. Our found family, friends and actual family when we can. Lawson has been my favorite character and this book really showed his personality. It was hilarious and also emotional. I grew up in Washington and feel connected to this story in so many ways so it's naturally my favorite!!! I'm going to miss this crew! This beautifully eclectic group that loves with their whole hearts. Can't wait to see how Talia does in her book.
"All I feel is…well, truthfully, want. It’s all I ever feel when it comes to her. From the second I saw her walking across campus, I wanted her. I didn’t know her name, but I wanted to. There was something special about her even then that I couldn’t deny."
✨✨✨
“You’re a good guy, too, Keller. One of the best, even if you pretend you’re not. Whatever is going on with your wife, you’ll get it sorted. Love is messy. It’s never perfect. And sometimes it takes giving up on it for us to find it again.”
✨✨✨
“Okay, that is so weird.” I look over at Auden, who is watching me instead of her fiancé. “Sorry, it’s just…I’ve heard Keller deny love and all things feelings for years now. But that right there? That was love, like soulmates type of shit, and there is no denying that.”
April 29, 2026
ARC Review
Keller is perfection. We have been waiting on his story this entire series and I love him just as much as I thought I would…but differently than I thought. Keller isn’t a grump - he’s just really freaking sad. His sadness was so sad that it made me…well I will quote Keller, “I’m just really, really f*cking sad.” That’s how I felt through this entire story.
Chloe/Clover. We have all been a Chloe at some point in our lives. I have. I left my husband (then boyfriend) and came back. I needed to figure out who I was outside of the Navy and being attached to someone. I needed to better myself. Chloe already made me upset for leaving Keller, but I understood it (for the most part). I DID NOT however, understand how she didn’t have any growth. I think if the last 80% of the book did not happen, I would have been fine - but after that there was no redeeming her for me. She did the same thing, maybe different intentions, but the same thing. Communication is KEY!
I think that Keller could have made her fight harder for him. I was tired of everyone telling Keller to fight, when in all reality, all he did was everything. He waited, he loved her, he supported her…he did fight the fight.
Things I loved - Keller (duh), the team and all of their shenanigans. I love this trope, and I hope that Teagan does it again. Marriages are sometimes nasty, they are not always sunshine and rainbows and that is what makes them great stories (if you make it). Fighting for someone you love is one of the hardest things to do in life. I hope that CK and CK make it through, and I hope that she does change in the long run because that man loves her!
If you feel like being sad, pick it up! Teagan has never written such a heartbreaking MMC and I liked seeing that side of Keller. I’m ready for the next team y’all!
Keller is perfection. We have been waiting on his story this entire series and I love him just as much as I thought I would…but differently than I thought. Keller isn’t a grump - he’s just really freaking sad. His sadness was so sad that it made me…well I will quote Keller, “I’m just really, really f*cking sad.” That’s how I felt through this entire story.
Chloe/Clover. We have all been a Chloe at some point in our lives. I have. I left my husband (then boyfriend) and came back. I needed to figure out who I was outside of the Navy and being attached to someone. I needed to better myself. Chloe already made me upset for leaving Keller, but I understood it (for the most part). I DID NOT however, understand how she didn’t have any growth. I think if the last 80% of the book did not happen, I would have been fine - but after that there was no redeeming her for me. She did the same thing, maybe different intentions, but the same thing. Communication is KEY!
I think that Keller could have made her fight harder for him. I was tired of everyone telling Keller to fight, when in all reality, all he did was everything. He waited, he loved her, he supported her…he did fight the fight.
Things I loved - Keller (duh), the team and all of their shenanigans. I love this trope, and I hope that Teagan does it again. Marriages are sometimes nasty, they are not always sunshine and rainbows and that is what makes them great stories (if you make it). Fighting for someone you love is one of the hardest things to do in life. I hope that CK and CK make it through, and I hope that she does change in the long run because that man loves her!
If you feel like being sad, pick it up! Teagan has never written such a heartbreaking MMC and I liked seeing that side of Keller. I’m ready for the next team y’all!
April 30, 2026
This is peak hockey romance chaos in the best way...banter, flirting, tension, and a man who absolutely folds the second he realizes he’s in love.
The MMC? Exactly what you want. Confident, a little cocky, but not in an annoying way, more like he knows what he wants and then immediately becomes down bad about it. The switch from “I’m chill” to “actually I would die for her” happens fast, and honestly, that’s part of the fun.
The FMC is where a lot of the personality comes in. She’s not just there to react...she gives it right back. The banter is strong, the energy is chaotic, and she doesn’t make it easy for him, which keeps things entertaining instead of predictable.
Here for the tropes:
Everyone is in each other’s business
Side characters are chaotic but lovable
.....and the group chat energy is very real
You’re basically just watching people flirt, spiral, and catch feelings in increasingly obvious ways.
Is the plot deep? Not really.
Do things resolve a little too easily? Yeah.
Did I care? Also no.
This is one of those books you read for vibes, banter, and “he fell first and harder” energy.
It’s fun, fast, and doesn’t take itself too seriously, which is exactly why it works.
If you like:
hockey romance but make it chaotic
strong banter + group dynamic
MMCs who fold immediately
....This book is for you
The MMC? Exactly what you want. Confident, a little cocky, but not in an annoying way, more like he knows what he wants and then immediately becomes down bad about it. The switch from “I’m chill” to “actually I would die for her” happens fast, and honestly, that’s part of the fun.
The FMC is where a lot of the personality comes in. She’s not just there to react...she gives it right back. The banter is strong, the energy is chaotic, and she doesn’t make it easy for him, which keeps things entertaining instead of predictable.
Here for the tropes:
Everyone is in each other’s business
Side characters are chaotic but lovable
.....and the group chat energy is very real
You’re basically just watching people flirt, spiral, and catch feelings in increasingly obvious ways.
Is the plot deep? Not really.
Do things resolve a little too easily? Yeah.
Did I care? Also no.
This is one of those books you read for vibes, banter, and “he fell first and harder” energy.
It’s fun, fast, and doesn’t take itself too seriously, which is exactly why it works.
If you like:
hockey romance but make it chaotic
strong banter + group dynamic
MMCs who fold immediately
....This book is for you
May 6, 2026
4.5 ⭐️
The way I had been craving Keller's book and it delivered. The Seattle Serpents are one of my favorite hockey series
I really do love a marriage in trouble, it puts more perspective to the mc's relationship and as a reader they feel more realistic and relatable.
Callum & Chloe marry at a young age and I was all to giddy when I saw there were chapters from their past, when they first met and their beginning. They are too cute. & his nickname for her adorable.
He may be grumpy and mean in the group chats but he has a broken heart that needs mending. He never gave up on his wife. He may have been left confused for years but Callum never gives up on his wife and I think that shows immense strength, trust, and patience.
Chloe is challenged in finding herself andbwanting so badly to know whobshe is outside of a wife and daughter. Honestly, I think Chloe showed courage and bravery to have stepped away like she did for the reasons she felt like she needed to and I can appreciate her reasoning.
I love a good second chance and they definitely deserved it. I do wish they communicated more even if it was difficult to put into words and explain
I felt so heartbroken for Callum and his doubts but loved how badly he wanted to understand and make their marriage work.
They fought through the hard times and got their hea!
The way I had been craving Keller's book and it delivered. The Seattle Serpents are one of my favorite hockey series
I really do love a marriage in trouble, it puts more perspective to the mc's relationship and as a reader they feel more realistic and relatable.
Callum & Chloe marry at a young age and I was all to giddy when I saw there were chapters from their past, when they first met and their beginning. They are too cute. & his nickname for her adorable.
He may be grumpy and mean in the group chats but he has a broken heart that needs mending. He never gave up on his wife. He may have been left confused for years but Callum never gives up on his wife and I think that shows immense strength, trust, and patience.
Chloe is challenged in finding herself andbwanting so badly to know whobshe is outside of a wife and daughter. Honestly, I think Chloe showed courage and bravery to have stepped away like she did for the reasons she felt like she needed to and I can appreciate her reasoning.
I love a good second chance and they definitely deserved it. I do wish they communicated more even if it was difficult to put into words and explain
I felt so heartbroken for Callum and his doubts but loved how badly he wanted to understand and make their marriage work.
They fought through the hard times and got their hea!
April 27, 2026
Thank you Teagan and Valentine PR for an ARC in exchange of my honest review.
Tropes:
Hockey Romance
Grumpy Hero
He Falls First
Marriage in Trouble
Second Chance
“Sitting across from you and not being able to kiss you is the second most difficult thing I’ve ever had to endure in my life, Clover.”
This was my first book by the author and the first Marriage in Trouble trope that I really loved. Also, hockey romance is one of my favorite genre.
Kallum and Cloe's love story is told in present and past with flashbacks and focused on how they became a couple and their whirlwind romance up into the point of their separation. The college aspect was also really fun to read.
I was really sad and frustrated of their reason for a separation (Chloe's parents are something bad). But the book being second chance really made a difference and was beautifully written. I just wish Chloe would have had a better communication with Kallum.
The hockey club was something, their group chat was hilarious and the boys were really there for Kallum even if he didn't wanted them to be. But as he started to trust them enough to tell them everything, Kallum grew in my eyes.
All in all, it was a really greate read. I will most probably read the whole series.
Tropes:
Hockey Romance
Grumpy Hero
He Falls First
Marriage in Trouble
Second Chance
“Sitting across from you and not being able to kiss you is the second most difficult thing I’ve ever had to endure in my life, Clover.”
This was my first book by the author and the first Marriage in Trouble trope that I really loved. Also, hockey romance is one of my favorite genre.
Kallum and Cloe's love story is told in present and past with flashbacks and focused on how they became a couple and their whirlwind romance up into the point of their separation. The college aspect was also really fun to read.
I was really sad and frustrated of their reason for a separation (Chloe's parents are something bad). But the book being second chance really made a difference and was beautifully written. I just wish Chloe would have had a better communication with Kallum.
The hockey club was something, their group chat was hilarious and the boys were really there for Kallum even if he didn't wanted them to be. But as he started to trust them enough to tell them everything, Kallum grew in my eyes.
All in all, it was a really greate read. I will most probably read the whole series.
April 29, 2026
The end of another hockey era!!! The Carolina Comets will always have a special place in my heart, but the Seattle Serpents are right up there with them.
It’s been so fun following every character in this series, watching them face their issues and find the kind of happy endings they really had to work for.
Callum and Chloe’s story honestly came out of left field for me. I never expected that our favorite grump had been married before, or that he had loved his wife that deeply. Out of all the books, this one felt the most emotionally heavy, and it really hit hard. I cried through a few chapters.
What I appreciated most is how real it felt. Even if you’re not married, the struggles they went through are so easy to understand, that feeling of slowly losing someone, of distance creeping in and taking up space in the relationship, and neither person really knowing how to talk about it. There was a rawness to how both Callum and Chloe dealt with everything, and it was heart-wrenching in the best way.
And of course, the group chats are still the best! Here’s to the Seattle Serpents not-so-single anymore club!!!
Oh, and I can’t wait for the next series! We’re moving from Seattle to Tennessee!!!
It’s been so fun following every character in this series, watching them face their issues and find the kind of happy endings they really had to work for.
Callum and Chloe’s story honestly came out of left field for me. I never expected that our favorite grump had been married before, or that he had loved his wife that deeply. Out of all the books, this one felt the most emotionally heavy, and it really hit hard. I cried through a few chapters.
What I appreciated most is how real it felt. Even if you’re not married, the struggles they went through are so easy to understand, that feeling of slowly losing someone, of distance creeping in and taking up space in the relationship, and neither person really knowing how to talk about it. There was a rawness to how both Callum and Chloe dealt with everything, and it was heart-wrenching in the best way.
And of course, the group chats are still the best! Here’s to the Seattle Serpents not-so-single anymore club!!!
Oh, and I can’t wait for the next series! We’re moving from Seattle to Tennessee!!!
April 27, 2026
Callum Keller deserves the world.
There’s few times I’ve read a book and felt like this… and honestly reading the thank you at the end made me pause because of the insight towards the fmc. But still this is fiction not real life.. Callum Keller deserved better. His “wife” if we can call her that was the most selfish fmc I’ve ever read, I kept rooting for her and for them but 60% in I just couldn’t forgive her. I needed Keller to get his lick back or to have had a spine and not let the wishy washy Mrs Keller do him that way..
But in terms of the hockey it was great way to end this series (in a sports way) I also am very interested in the spin off with Tennessees team. I will die on the hill that Callum Keller Deserved Better!!!! Romance - 3.5 bcus Callum is like the most perfect supportive book bf despite his “wife” being selfish. Hockey-5 cause my boyssss I love this team so much.
There’s few times I’ve read a book and felt like this… and honestly reading the thank you at the end made me pause because of the insight towards the fmc. But still this is fiction not real life.. Callum Keller deserved better. His “wife” if we can call her that was the most selfish fmc I’ve ever read, I kept rooting for her and for them but 60% in I just couldn’t forgive her. I needed Keller to get his lick back or to have had a spine and not let the wishy washy Mrs Keller do him that way..
But in terms of the hockey it was great way to end this series (in a sports way) I also am very interested in the spin off with Tennessees team. I will die on the hill that Callum Keller Deserved Better!!!! Romance - 3.5 bcus Callum is like the most perfect supportive book bf despite his “wife” being selfish. Hockey-5 cause my boyssss I love this team so much.
May 13, 2026
Okay, right off the bat, I love the banter between all the guys. Found family feels. Second chance. You can tell Chloe and Callum both want to jump head first back into being together but you can also feel their hesitation and fear for it not working out. I love the Callum's teammates are there for him even when he is standing in his own way. A lot of Callum and Chloe's issues could have solved through communication. This was the first Teagan Hunter book I read and I look forward to reading more. I loved the banter and the spice. Good plot.
May 3, 2026
What a perfect way to say goodbye not only to the Seattle Serpents Singles (not a club!), but to wrap up this funny, oft poignant series.
Callum Keller and his Clover - Chloe - his wife! These two did not have an easy journey. This is a marriage in trouble and discovering that communication is the key, and that it's okay to rely on others helped shape a hopeful future.
As always, there was the 'Singles' and their ladies brightening up the space.
I shall miss them, but it's onwards to Tennesee...
Callum Keller and his Clover - Chloe - his wife! These two did not have an easy journey. This is a marriage in trouble and discovering that communication is the key, and that it's okay to rely on others helped shape a hopeful future.
As always, there was the 'Singles' and their ladies brightening up the space.
I shall miss them, but it's onwards to Tennesee...
April 27, 2026
Match Penalty by Teagan Hunter was everything I didn’t know I was missing.
Sometimes the person is right but the timing isn’t. Or there’s still a little growing left to do.
I don’t read nearly enough of the “marriage in trouble” trope, and this one reminded me exactly why I should.
It’s packed with tension, brooding, and just the right amount of angst—in the best way. And yes, no cheating 🙌
Sometimes the person is right but the timing isn’t. Or there’s still a little growing left to do.
I don’t read nearly enough of the “marriage in trouble” trope, and this one reminded me exactly why I should.
It’s packed with tension, brooding, and just the right amount of angst—in the best way. And yes, no cheating 🙌
April 29, 2026
I was really looking forward to Keller’s book. This series has been decent so far and group chats are fun. But I just don’t understand the FMC. 31 year olds behave like that?
After being away for 3 years she shows up in Seattle and doesn’t even say anything to her husband, just disappears and appears into thin air. To give her grace in the first half of the book I understand she had communication problems she wanted something different in life and wanted to explore. But even after she comes back she still isn’t sure if she wants to still be with her husband when he has been proving and saying he loves her unconditionally and she has a stable job offer that she wants, seriously. She isn’t sure if she wants to be with the person she loves for more than a decade. She’s such a red flag she left her husband for 3 years without saying anything and then gets shocked when she sees a divorce lawyer’s contact details in his drawer that he contacted like 3 years ago. I mean seriously. Was hoping for this to be good
After being away for 3 years she shows up in Seattle and doesn’t even say anything to her husband, just disappears and appears into thin air. To give her grace in the first half of the book I understand she had communication problems she wanted something different in life and wanted to explore. But even after she comes back she still isn’t sure if she wants to still be with her husband when he has been proving and saying he loves her unconditionally and she has a stable job offer that she wants, seriously. She isn’t sure if she wants to be with the person she loves for more than a decade. She’s such a red flag she left her husband for 3 years without saying anything and then gets shocked when she sees a divorce lawyer’s contact details in his drawer that he contacted like 3 years ago. I mean seriously. Was hoping for this to be good
This entire review has been hidden because of spoilers.
April 29, 2026
Didn’t love it. Struggled with the FMC- which is not something I normally do. I hate when people harp on the female character unjustly. And, I don’t want to sound like that. It was hard to see things from Chloe’ perspective and to connect with a 3 year separation with little to no contact.
I felt like the MMC deserved so much better. Very mixed feelings about this one. Will circle back later after digesting it more.
I felt like the MMC deserved so much better. Very mixed feelings about this one. Will circle back later after digesting it more.
May 11, 2026
rage bait in a book, chloe was immature and couldn’t communicate to save her life then you have keller, Avis a mopey douche bag 😒
this book could’ve been an email, i was excited bc it was a marriage in crisis but the real crisis was my suffering
this book could’ve been an email, i was excited bc it was a marriage in crisis but the real crisis was my suffering
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