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A Shot at Love
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Expected 28 May 26When Frankie Stevens’ hockey career ended in college due to injury, she set her sights on coaching and after a decade spent proving herself, she’s offered a job as the second ever female assistant coach in the biggest league in the world. Frankie expects stress, pressure, and a whole lot of scrutiny but what she doesn’t expect is for the captain of her team to have a sister she can’t seem to stop thinking about.
Juliette ‘Jules’ Clarke has trailed behind her twin brother Cameron throughout his entire hockey career and when they settle in Halifax following his trade to the newest franchise in the league, Jules decides she wants more for herself beyond the sport she’s built her life around. There’s just one big problem…having a crush on the woman who turns out to be her brother’s assistant coach was not exactly part of her plan.
What begins as a friendship set against a backdrop of one the biggest sports leagues in the world quickly blooms into something neither Frankie or Jules are brave enough to acknowledge. With the weight of who they are and the hockey world at their doorstep, is it worth it to take their shot?
Juliette ‘Jules’ Clarke has trailed behind her twin brother Cameron throughout his entire hockey career and when they settle in Halifax following his trade to the newest franchise in the league, Jules decides she wants more for herself beyond the sport she’s built her life around. There’s just one big problem…having a crush on the woman who turns out to be her brother’s assistant coach was not exactly part of her plan.
What begins as a friendship set against a backdrop of one the biggest sports leagues in the world quickly blooms into something neither Frankie or Jules are brave enough to acknowledge. With the weight of who they are and the hockey world at their doorstep, is it worth it to take their shot?
320 pages, Kindle Edition
Expected publication May 28, 2026
About the author
Georgie Luttrell
2 books16 followersGeorgie Luttrell is a Toronto based writer who graduated from Humber College’s Film and Television Production program, where she majored in screenwriting. She's passionate about sapphic stories and when she's not writing, she's reading, watching women's sports, and playing soccer.
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May 15, 2026
I feel so lucky to have read an advanced ready copy of A Shot At Love , a Canadian sapphic sports romance novel🏒🩷.
Unlike the sports romances that I’m used to that center the players themselves, this story covers the lives of a mens hockey team’s female coach, and the team captain’s twin sister- giving us a behind-the-scenes look at the key players we don’t see on the ice.
This was so fun to read and I thought it was paced perfectly. Slow burn was slow enough to keep me hooked but not bored, and the tension/ conflict gave the plot and characters depth but didn’t stress me out too much.
Congrats Georgie on your novel coming out May 28! ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
Unlike the sports romances that I’m used to that center the players themselves, this story covers the lives of a mens hockey team’s female coach, and the team captain’s twin sister- giving us a behind-the-scenes look at the key players we don’t see on the ice.
This was so fun to read and I thought it was paced perfectly. Slow burn was slow enough to keep me hooked but not bored, and the tension/ conflict gave the plot and characters depth but didn’t stress me out too much.
Congrats Georgie on your novel coming out May 28! ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
Review of advance copy received from Author
3.25 ⭐
When I started this book, I had pretty high expectations. Sapphic hockey romances are still quite rare, and the assistant coach x captain’s twin sister trope sounded incredibly interesting. I was excited to see how that dynamic would play out, but unfortunately this ended up being one of those cases where I appreciated the story more than I actually connected with it.
My biggest issue wasn’t that the book was bad or that I disliked the characters. Honestly, this feels very much like a “me” thing. From early on, I struggled to fully immerse myself in the story. Although the plot kept moving forward, it often felt like not much was happening emotionally. I don’t need extreme angst in my romances, but I do enjoy some tension to keep things engaging. Here, most of the conflict came from miscommunication, which ended up frustrating me more than anything.
I also felt conflicted about the characters because I never became deeply emotionally attached to them. My main frustration was with Jules and her relationship with her brother. Her entire arc revolves around wanting to step out of his shadow and become her own person, yet she constantly prioritizes his feelings over her own and struggles to set even the smallest boundaries. Even by the end, although there is some growth between them, it still felt like she never fully followed through on the independence she kept saying she wanted. Knowing their backstory helped me understand their dynamic better, but I still wanted a stronger sense of personal growth from her.
Ironically, Frankie was the character I enjoyed the most, even though she didn’t have huge development either. I really liked seeing her navigate the challenges of being a woman assistant coach in a professional men’s hockey team, especially the misogyny, online criticism, and pressure that came with the role. Those moments felt like some of the strongest and most grounded parts of the book. Despite how difficult things became, she never stopped believing in herself or her abilities.
As for the romance, I appreciated that it developed slowly and that they took time to get to know each other before becoming physical. The friends-to-lovers progression felt natural, but emotionally I still struggled to feel the intimacy between them. Some moments were genuinely sweet, while others leaned a little too cheesy for my taste. So while I liked parts of their relationship, it never completely swept me away.
Another thing I struggled with was understanding why they treated their relationship as something extremely forbidden. Since Frankie was only her twin brother’s coach, both of them acted like getting involved carried massive consequences. Honestly, the situation never felt serious enough to justify that level of concern. It’s not like Frankie and Jules worked directly together or that Jules was much younger and dependent on her brother. If that had been the case, the “we need to keep this hidden” dynamic would have made more sense to me. Instead, it mostly highlighted how much influence Jules allowed her brother’s opinion to have over her own happiness, which tied back into my frustrations with her character arc.
I was also surprised by how little hockey actually mattered to the story. I wasn’t expecting a super sports-heavy romance, but I did hope to see more of Frankie’s role as a coach and more interactions with the team. There were moments where I almost forgot hockey was even part of the plot.
Overall, I didn’t dislike this book. I just never fully connected with it emotionally. Still, I can absolutely see why many readers would enjoy it more than I did. It has a lot of what romance readers typically love: likeable main characters, a meaningful sibling bond, a soft slow-burn romance, and an exploration of the hurdles women face in male-dominated spaces.
Thank you to the author for providing me with an eARC in exchange for an honest review.
When I started this book, I had pretty high expectations. Sapphic hockey romances are still quite rare, and the assistant coach x captain’s twin sister trope sounded incredibly interesting. I was excited to see how that dynamic would play out, but unfortunately this ended up being one of those cases where I appreciated the story more than I actually connected with it.
My biggest issue wasn’t that the book was bad or that I disliked the characters. Honestly, this feels very much like a “me” thing. From early on, I struggled to fully immerse myself in the story. Although the plot kept moving forward, it often felt like not much was happening emotionally. I don’t need extreme angst in my romances, but I do enjoy some tension to keep things engaging. Here, most of the conflict came from miscommunication, which ended up frustrating me more than anything.
I also felt conflicted about the characters because I never became deeply emotionally attached to them. My main frustration was with Jules and her relationship with her brother. Her entire arc revolves around wanting to step out of his shadow and become her own person, yet she constantly prioritizes his feelings over her own and struggles to set even the smallest boundaries. Even by the end, although there is some growth between them, it still felt like she never fully followed through on the independence she kept saying she wanted. Knowing their backstory helped me understand their dynamic better, but I still wanted a stronger sense of personal growth from her.
Ironically, Frankie was the character I enjoyed the most, even though she didn’t have huge development either. I really liked seeing her navigate the challenges of being a woman assistant coach in a professional men’s hockey team, especially the misogyny, online criticism, and pressure that came with the role. Those moments felt like some of the strongest and most grounded parts of the book. Despite how difficult things became, she never stopped believing in herself or her abilities.
As for the romance, I appreciated that it developed slowly and that they took time to get to know each other before becoming physical. The friends-to-lovers progression felt natural, but emotionally I still struggled to feel the intimacy between them. Some moments were genuinely sweet, while others leaned a little too cheesy for my taste. So while I liked parts of their relationship, it never completely swept me away.
Another thing I struggled with was understanding why they treated their relationship as something extremely forbidden. Since Frankie was only her twin brother’s coach, both of them acted like getting involved carried massive consequences. Honestly, the situation never felt serious enough to justify that level of concern. It’s not like Frankie and Jules worked directly together or that Jules was much younger and dependent on her brother. If that had been the case, the “we need to keep this hidden” dynamic would have made more sense to me. Instead, it mostly highlighted how much influence Jules allowed her brother’s opinion to have over her own happiness, which tied back into my frustrations with her character arc.
I was also surprised by how little hockey actually mattered to the story. I wasn’t expecting a super sports-heavy romance, but I did hope to see more of Frankie’s role as a coach and more interactions with the team. There were moments where I almost forgot hockey was even part of the plot.
Overall, I didn’t dislike this book. I just never fully connected with it emotionally. Still, I can absolutely see why many readers would enjoy it more than I did. It has a lot of what romance readers typically love: likeable main characters, a meaningful sibling bond, a soft slow-burn romance, and an exploration of the hurdles women face in male-dominated spaces.
Thank you to the author for providing me with an eARC in exchange for an honest review.
Review of advance copy received from Author
I received an advanced digital copy from the author in exchange for an honest review.
A sapphic slow burn sports romance centred in the world of professional hockey and the people that work in and orbit the game.
Frankie was an interesting character as she becomes an assistant coach for the expansion Halifax Harbour and the stress and anxiety she feels starting with the team, that is only made harder by being a woman in an extremely male dominated world. That world extends past the ice with the treatment and condescension she reads on social media by the fans. Frankie shows strength by not letting it outwardly impact her, even though it is tearing her apart on the inside.
Frankie knows the hockey world is watching, and many are hoping she’ll fail, so she doesn’t want to let herself be distracted. Especially not by Jules, the sister of the team captain, who she met by chance and is completely drawn to.
Jules has never felt seen, constantly overshadowed by her brother, but Frankie actually sees her and wants to get to know her. Yet for each step forward they take, Frankie seems to pull away, and Jules is left feeling uncertain about Frankie’s feelings.
There are no rules about dating a family member of a player, but there is still a sense of the forbidden between Frankie and Jules. Neither of them is keen for their relationship to be brought to light, but for very different reasons.
I would have liked to see more depth to both Jules and Frankie's character development. Jules had had a tough upbringing and as much as it is mentioned I think it could have created more depth. Same with Frankie, she doesn't have a relationship with her parents and she is being criticized from all directions, it is a great set up, but I would hav liked to know more about the strength of character for each of them.
One of my favourite aspects is seeing Jules growth and deciding to choose herself rather than push her own wants and desires down for others' happiness.
If you enjoy a cozy, low angst, sports romance based on hockey then A Shot at Love is a fun, fast paced read.
A sapphic slow burn sports romance centred in the world of professional hockey and the people that work in and orbit the game.
Frankie was an interesting character as she becomes an assistant coach for the expansion Halifax Harbour and the stress and anxiety she feels starting with the team, that is only made harder by being a woman in an extremely male dominated world. That world extends past the ice with the treatment and condescension she reads on social media by the fans. Frankie shows strength by not letting it outwardly impact her, even though it is tearing her apart on the inside.
Frankie knows the hockey world is watching, and many are hoping she’ll fail, so she doesn’t want to let herself be distracted. Especially not by Jules, the sister of the team captain, who she met by chance and is completely drawn to.
Jules has never felt seen, constantly overshadowed by her brother, but Frankie actually sees her and wants to get to know her. Yet for each step forward they take, Frankie seems to pull away, and Jules is left feeling uncertain about Frankie’s feelings.
There are no rules about dating a family member of a player, but there is still a sense of the forbidden between Frankie and Jules. Neither of them is keen for their relationship to be brought to light, but for very different reasons.
I would have liked to see more depth to both Jules and Frankie's character development. Jules had had a tough upbringing and as much as it is mentioned I think it could have created more depth. Same with Frankie, she doesn't have a relationship with her parents and she is being criticized from all directions, it is a great set up, but I would hav liked to know more about the strength of character for each of them.
One of my favourite aspects is seeing Jules growth and deciding to choose herself rather than push her own wants and desires down for others' happiness.
If you enjoy a cozy, low angst, sports romance based on hockey then A Shot at Love is a fun, fast paced read.
Review of advance copy received from Author
I was immediately on board when discovering this was a sapphic hockey romance, which just so happens to be two of my favorite things to read about, i.e. lesbians and pucking, if you catch my drift.
As characters, Jules and Frankie were so easy to fall in love with. However, there are a few aspects that I feel could have been expanded upon in this novel. For instance, I feel as though some things about Jules and Frankie’s relationship as friends were glanced over and not discussed in full. I would have liked a deeper dive into their friendship, perhaps showing us exactly how and why they are as close as they are. Likewise, I needed more about Frankie’s best friend, Sydney, since it’s unclear how long they have known each other, even though we do know they met through playing hockey, and Sydney lives in Sweden. I also wished there was more elaboration on Frankie’s parents disowning her when they found out about her sexuality. It was certainly talked about, but I feel as though there was a missed opportunity to delve a bit deeper on this as well. In a different vein, I feel as though there was a bit more about Cam (Jules’ brother) in the story then there needed to be. However, I do understand that Frankie’s role as an Assistant Coach, she is also connected to Cam in an important way. These preferences come from years of experience exclusively reading sapphic romances. It is in my opinion that the more focus that is dedicated to (and the more detail that is shown about) friendships and relationships in romances, the better the development and believability of these established connections is conveyed to the reader.
I must say, I was thoroughly impressed with Luttrell’s knowledge about hockey. She absolutely knew what she was talking about. All of the references to Canadian's greats like Sidney Crosby, Nathan MacKinnon, Sarah Nurse, Blayre Turnbull, and Jessica Campbell were well-appreciated and added the perfect richness to the hockey aspect of this story.
Overall, I very much appreciated and enjoyed my experience reading this sapphic hockey romance.
As characters, Jules and Frankie were so easy to fall in love with. However, there are a few aspects that I feel could have been expanded upon in this novel. For instance, I feel as though some things about Jules and Frankie’s relationship as friends were glanced over and not discussed in full. I would have liked a deeper dive into their friendship, perhaps showing us exactly how and why they are as close as they are. Likewise, I needed more about Frankie’s best friend, Sydney, since it’s unclear how long they have known each other, even though we do know they met through playing hockey, and Sydney lives in Sweden. I also wished there was more elaboration on Frankie’s parents disowning her when they found out about her sexuality. It was certainly talked about, but I feel as though there was a missed opportunity to delve a bit deeper on this as well. In a different vein, I feel as though there was a bit more about Cam (Jules’ brother) in the story then there needed to be. However, I do understand that Frankie’s role as an Assistant Coach, she is also connected to Cam in an important way. These preferences come from years of experience exclusively reading sapphic romances. It is in my opinion that the more focus that is dedicated to (and the more detail that is shown about) friendships and relationships in romances, the better the development and believability of these established connections is conveyed to the reader.
I must say, I was thoroughly impressed with Luttrell’s knowledge about hockey. She absolutely knew what she was talking about. All of the references to Canadian's greats like Sidney Crosby, Nathan MacKinnon, Sarah Nurse, Blayre Turnbull, and Jessica Campbell were well-appreciated and added the perfect richness to the hockey aspect of this story.
Overall, I very much appreciated and enjoyed my experience reading this sapphic hockey romance.
Review of advance copy received from Author
4.25/5
This book was exactly what I was hoping it would be! I really enjoy sapphic books and sports, and this was an incredible blend of both.
The dialogue felt both very real and impactful while not being forced or misunderstood. The character development of both main characters, and a few side characters, was wonderful and really made you care for them and what ultimately happened. The hockey was believable enough to make the impact that I believe is needed in a sports themed book.
Frankie and Jules are both highly enjoyable characters that I got behind and wanted the best for them. You could see from the jump that they would work well together but it took the two women much longer to see that themselves. But I really enjoyed the buildup and the yearning each of them did, and in the long run I could actually see this type of relationship happen which I think is hard to say in many of the sapphic books I read.
While the relationship between Jules and Frankie was just what I was looking for in terms of love, Cam and Jules’ brother/sister dynamic really got to me. The way they bounced quips and comments towards each other, usually in good fun even if the words were slightly pointed, reminded me of my sister and our relationship. It made me really happy when good things happened to both, and at the same time wanting them to patch things up when anything negative impacted their relationship.
Overall I would highly recommend this book if you enjoy a good sports themed love story. It has just enough spice for those of you who need that in a book while not overwhelmingly throwing it at you, but also focuses on the characters’ lives and histories as well.
Thank you so much to Georgie Luttrell for the ARC of this book, I can’t wait to see what she comes out with next!
This book was exactly what I was hoping it would be! I really enjoy sapphic books and sports, and this was an incredible blend of both.
The dialogue felt both very real and impactful while not being forced or misunderstood. The character development of both main characters, and a few side characters, was wonderful and really made you care for them and what ultimately happened. The hockey was believable enough to make the impact that I believe is needed in a sports themed book.
Frankie and Jules are both highly enjoyable characters that I got behind and wanted the best for them. You could see from the jump that they would work well together but it took the two women much longer to see that themselves. But I really enjoyed the buildup and the yearning each of them did, and in the long run I could actually see this type of relationship happen which I think is hard to say in many of the sapphic books I read.
While the relationship between Jules and Frankie was just what I was looking for in terms of love, Cam and Jules’ brother/sister dynamic really got to me. The way they bounced quips and comments towards each other, usually in good fun even if the words were slightly pointed, reminded me of my sister and our relationship. It made me really happy when good things happened to both, and at the same time wanting them to patch things up when anything negative impacted their relationship.
Overall I would highly recommend this book if you enjoy a good sports themed love story. It has just enough spice for those of you who need that in a book while not overwhelmingly throwing it at you, but also focuses on the characters’ lives and histories as well.
Thank you so much to Georgie Luttrell for the ARC of this book, I can’t wait to see what she comes out with next!
Review of advance copy received from Author
Frankie is new to Halifax- much like the professional men’s hockey team she was now part of the coaching staff for. Frankie has proven she belongs where she gotten over and over again- but it doesn’t mean people think she deserves it.
Jules has been glued to her twin brother and his hockey career since they lost their parents- they only had each other and she made sure they always would. But she is ready to be something more than just Cameron Clarke’s sister.
Georgie Luttrell writes a sweet, thoughtful, quick quipped romance that delivers on holding your attention until the final buzzer. 👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼
I loved reading this book- and as much as I sometimes love drama- this offered a low key romance where the issue wasn’t ALWAYS the main couple. It spans an entire hockey season and builds on Frankie’s and Jules’s pull toward each other and what they could develop into.
Georgie Luttrell does a fantastic job at bringing the friendship portion through to the forefront to have the reader invested without anything that seems impossible- reminding me that sometimes it doesn’t need to fantastical to be entertaining. The cute text banter, thoughtful gestures and moments where it is just them makes you want to fall in love all over again.
Pick this one up for a cozy sports read you won’t put down and won’t regret!
Jules has been glued to her twin brother and his hockey career since they lost their parents- they only had each other and she made sure they always would. But she is ready to be something more than just Cameron Clarke’s sister.
Georgie Luttrell writes a sweet, thoughtful, quick quipped romance that delivers on holding your attention until the final buzzer. 👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼
I loved reading this book- and as much as I sometimes love drama- this offered a low key romance where the issue wasn’t ALWAYS the main couple. It spans an entire hockey season and builds on Frankie’s and Jules’s pull toward each other and what they could develop into.
Georgie Luttrell does a fantastic job at bringing the friendship portion through to the forefront to have the reader invested without anything that seems impossible- reminding me that sometimes it doesn’t need to fantastical to be entertaining. The cute text banter, thoughtful gestures and moments where it is just them makes you want to fall in love all over again.
Pick this one up for a cozy sports read you won’t put down and won’t regret!
Review of advance copy received from Author
This was a really cute hockey romance that ticked the box for an easy, low angst read with lovable characters.
I loved the friendship between Jules and Frankie and constant feeling of more they had for one another. I definitely have a special place for Frankie in my book loving heart ❤️
I would’ve like to have seen Jules really stepping into the boundaries she wanted to set for her and Cam and wasn’t keen on the resolution that came with that in the way it was orchestrated by the one person she wanted to step away from or at least distance herself from to become her own person. I understand he’s her twin and everything but I feel he got away lightly with how much Jules has given up for him and seemed to in the end, get the credit for her career even though she’d sacrificed so much. This being done slightly differently or more in line with the theme of Jules’ character arc would have notched it up to 4/5 stars for me.
That being said, I would love to see more of this couple and how their relationship builds with their careers and outside influences they have yet to conquer.
Thank you for the author for the ARC in exchange for my honest review.
I loved the friendship between Jules and Frankie and constant feeling of more they had for one another. I definitely have a special place for Frankie in my book loving heart ❤️
I would’ve like to have seen Jules really stepping into the boundaries she wanted to set for her and Cam and wasn’t keen on the resolution that came with that in the way it was orchestrated by the one person she wanted to step away from or at least distance herself from to become her own person. I understand he’s her twin and everything but I feel he got away lightly with how much Jules has given up for him and seemed to in the end, get the credit for her career even though she’d sacrificed so much. This being done slightly differently or more in line with the theme of Jules’ character arc would have notched it up to 4/5 stars for me.
That being said, I would love to see more of this couple and how their relationship builds with their careers and outside influences they have yet to conquer.
Thank you for the author for the ARC in exchange for my honest review.
This entire review has been hidden because of spoilers.
Review of advance copy received from Author
Frankie and Jules are exactly the kind of leads you want to spend a romance with. Both characters are just genuinely good people, beyond initial "getting together" arc no ongoing miscommunications manufactured to create tension, just two likeable women navigating something real. You root for them individually before you root for them together, and that's harder to pull off than it sounds.
The hockey is a genuine strength. It's woven into the characters' identities and backgrounds rather than just serving as backdrop, great for fans of the sport and accessible to those not familiar.
The secondary relationships, particularly the twin dynamic between Jules & Cameron and Frankie's friendship with Sydney, feel crafted and genuine rather than just functional.
A couple of time jumps cost the story some character beats I wanted to live in, and the ending wraps up a touch quickly for how much I'd invested. But this is a cozy, well-executed sapphic romance with no third act breakup, spice that delivers (🌶🌶 ), and real warmth throughout!
Great for: fans of sports romances & low-angst reads
The hockey is a genuine strength. It's woven into the characters' identities and backgrounds rather than just serving as backdrop, great for fans of the sport and accessible to those not familiar.
The secondary relationships, particularly the twin dynamic between Jules & Cameron and Frankie's friendship with Sydney, feel crafted and genuine rather than just functional.
A couple of time jumps cost the story some character beats I wanted to live in, and the ending wraps up a touch quickly for how much I'd invested. But this is a cozy, well-executed sapphic romance with no third act breakup, spice that delivers (🌶🌶 ), and real warmth throughout!
Great for: fans of sports romances & low-angst reads
Review of advance copy received from Author
A Shot at Love by Georgie Luttrell is a sapphic hockey romance about an assistant coach named Frankie who falls for the team captains sister, Jules, and their struggles with what that could mean for both their jobs and relationships with Cameron (the brother). This was a very fun slow burn that I was quick to read through. The pacing was good, the characters motivations were pretty clear and the side characters were memorable. If I had any critiques it would be that the reason for the slow burn was not as dramatic as the characters made it seem which to be fair just adds to the authenticity of the relationship. There's not much actual hockey to be mentioned it's more about their relationship to the game and how Frankie's job as one of the only female assistance coaches in the league makes her feel and how it affects her interactions with the players. Jules and Frankie were a very believable couple with a lot of chemistry and enough time was spent building that up that it did make me invested in the relationship. All in all it was a good read and I would read more books by Georgie Luttrell.
Review of advance copy received from Author
I was lucky enough to be an ARC for this book. The main reason I’ve given it four stars is because i haven’t finished the book yet and plan to update this review once I’m finished it. If you like sapphic romance and hockey this is the book for you. The characters are very well written and the story is compelling. As a Canadian i found it refreshing to have a book set in Halifax. Even though I’ve never been to the city myself I grew up in the east coast and the atmosphere really reminded me of what it’s like to live on the coast. I also really enjoyed the balance between the romance and hockey. The relationship between Frankie and Jules is beautifully written. I highly recommend giving this book a read, you won’t be disappointed. This book is about lesbians for lesbians with hockey mixed in!
Review of advance copy received from Author
I LOVED IT!
The friends to lovers, will they won't they tension was INCREDIBLE.
And if you like hockey, even better, I had a really great time with the sports bits of the book and I don't like sports, that's how engaging it is.
Both characters are very relatable, both facing being overshadowed easily by men.
They complement each other so well and they had very relatable sapphic experiences.
The romance is written really well and they are very cute as a couple, they have really great communication and I like how they weren't complicated in a dramatic way.
And yeah, the spice was really good too.
If you have really close sibling you can relate to Jules, and if you have a bad family relationship because of your queerness, you will really get Frankie.
Really worth reading. An easy and really deserved 5 stars.
The friends to lovers, will they won't they tension was INCREDIBLE.
And if you like hockey, even better, I had a really great time with the sports bits of the book and I don't like sports, that's how engaging it is.
Both characters are very relatable, both facing being overshadowed easily by men.
They complement each other so well and they had very relatable sapphic experiences.
The romance is written really well and they are very cute as a couple, they have really great communication and I like how they weren't complicated in a dramatic way.
And yeah, the spice was really good too.
If you have really close sibling you can relate to Jules, and if you have a bad family relationship because of your queerness, you will really get Frankie.
Really worth reading. An easy and really deserved 5 stars.
Review of advance copy received from Author
As a lover of both hockey romance books and women, I was so excited to get a chance to read ‘A Shot at Love’ prior to its release!
I devoured this book in a weekend and loved every minute of it. This was a refreshing, feet kicking, butterfly inducing read! I enjoyed the plot, storyline and real world themes shown through out (women in sports, women in men dominated industries, representation of queer women) and just enough spice to keep you yearning for more. Both Frankie, Jules and Sydney were very relatable queer characters and it was refreshing to read about characters I could easily relate to, as a queer woman myself.
It’s a perfect standalone but I can see the opening for (and very much want) a potential interconnected series following queer women in hockey/sports!
I devoured this book in a weekend and loved every minute of it. This was a refreshing, feet kicking, butterfly inducing read! I enjoyed the plot, storyline and real world themes shown through out (women in sports, women in men dominated industries, representation of queer women) and just enough spice to keep you yearning for more. Both Frankie, Jules and Sydney were very relatable queer characters and it was refreshing to read about characters I could easily relate to, as a queer woman myself.
It’s a perfect standalone but I can see the opening for (and very much want) a potential interconnected series following queer women in hockey/sports!
May 5, 2026
The story of Frankie and Jules are one of those romances that just pulls you in right away. It’s really easy to connect with them, and their story flows so smoothly that you end up flying through it without even realizing.
What I liked the most is how natural everything feels. The dialogue doesn’t feel forced, and the relationship develops in a way that actually makes sense, which made it really enjoyable to follow. Kind of slow burn which honestly is my favorite type of romance. There are a lot of genuinely sweet and emotional moments that gives the story a lot of heart.
Overall, I had a really good time reading it. It’s a warm, easy, feel good romance that I’d definitely recommend if you’re looking for something sporty and comforting.
What I liked the most is how natural everything feels. The dialogue doesn’t feel forced, and the relationship develops in a way that actually makes sense, which made it really enjoyable to follow. Kind of slow burn which honestly is my favorite type of romance. There are a lot of genuinely sweet and emotional moments that gives the story a lot of heart.
Overall, I had a really good time reading it. It’s a warm, easy, feel good romance that I’d definitely recommend if you’re looking for something sporty and comforting.
Review of advance copy received from Author
There is so much I can say about this book but I will share my favorites. A shot at love is a story of two women falling in love under not the most convenient of circumstances, but, it is more than just a love story. This book details the difficulty of relationships of all kinds. One in particular that I related to the most was the friendship between Frankie and Sydney. Even from so far away you can still feel the love they share.
This book also handles sensitive topics with such care and love it felt so real. I could feel the love Georgie Lutrell has for her characters. It was thoroughly impressive how much character growth not only the two main characters go through but also the side characters you didn't know you could love so much. Overall a must read.
This book also handles sensitive topics with such care and love it felt so real. I could feel the love Georgie Lutrell has for her characters. It was thoroughly impressive how much character growth not only the two main characters go through but also the side characters you didn't know you could love so much. Overall a must read.
Review of advance copy received from Author
Thank you Georgie Luttrell for the ARC of A Shot at Love!! A friends to lovers, slow burn, lesbian romance, with the perfect amount of yearning. Georgie Luttrell has such a natural writing style that makes everything feel vivid, heartfelt, and impossible to put down.
The romance was the perfect mix of sweet, emotional, and genuinely entertaining, and I loved how the characters felt real and relatable instead of overly perfect. The pacing kept me invested the entire time. And the fact that there was no third act breakup was even better.
If you love romance novels with strong chemistry, heartfelt moments, and characters you can truly root for, this book is definitely worth reading. I’ll absolutely be looking for more from Georgie Luttrell after this one.
The romance was the perfect mix of sweet, emotional, and genuinely entertaining, and I loved how the characters felt real and relatable instead of overly perfect. The pacing kept me invested the entire time. And the fact that there was no third act breakup was even better.
If you love romance novels with strong chemistry, heartfelt moments, and characters you can truly root for, this book is definitely worth reading. I’ll absolutely be looking for more from Georgie Luttrell after this one.
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Review of advance copy received from Author
First and foremost, thank you to Georgie Luttrell for the advanced copy to review!
What a great story! I loved the concept of a players sister and a coach, since it shows a new dynamic I haven't read in a book before.
The pacing was good; I didn't have any issues with following along. The spark between them was evident and believable! I like the add in of sports lingo, but not making it so 'hockey heavy', easy for a lot of folks to follow along.
There's a few things I would have adjusted or changed, but overall I really enjoyed this one!
What a great story! I loved the concept of a players sister and a coach, since it shows a new dynamic I haven't read in a book before.
The pacing was good; I didn't have any issues with following along. The spark between them was evident and believable! I like the add in of sports lingo, but not making it so 'hockey heavy', easy for a lot of folks to follow along.
There's a few things I would have adjusted or changed, but overall I really enjoyed this one!
Review of advance copy received from Author
Strong start and a super strong finish. I got a tad less interested in the middle but over all a really fun read!
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