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Michigan Ice Wolves #1
Revenge Puck
When I catch my girl with my hockey teammate and best friend—scratch that, ex-best friend—I’m done playing nice.
Declan betrayed me. But I have the perfect way to get even: his sister.
Juliette is sweet, bookish, gorgeous… and completely off-limits.
Fake dating her should be easy. A little wining and dining, a little harmless flirting, and I’ll get revenge on the guy who wrecked my life.
But Juliette throws me completely off my game.
Beneath her button-up shirts and wide eyes is the sexiest and most fascinating woman I’ve ever met. All good-girl by day, lacy underwear by night.
She sees right through my bad attitude… and somehow likes me anyway.
Suddenly the one thing worse than losing my best friend, would be losing her.
I’m desperate for revenge. But hurting Juliette? That’s a penalty I just can’t take…
Declan betrayed me. But I have the perfect way to get even: his sister.
Juliette is sweet, bookish, gorgeous… and completely off-limits.
Fake dating her should be easy. A little wining and dining, a little harmless flirting, and I’ll get revenge on the guy who wrecked my life.
But Juliette throws me completely off my game.
Beneath her button-up shirts and wide eyes is the sexiest and most fascinating woman I’ve ever met. All good-girl by day, lacy underwear by night.
She sees right through my bad attitude… and somehow likes me anyway.
Suddenly the one thing worse than losing my best friend, would be losing her.
I’m desperate for revenge. But hurting Juliette? That’s a penalty I just can’t take…
383 pages, Kindle Edition
Published August 5, 2026
About the author
Sara Ney
72 books6,762 followersSara Ney is an Amazon and USA Today bestselling author of new adult college and adult romance. Sexy and laugh-out-loud funny, her work includes the How to Date a Douchebag and Campus Legends series. Ney’s books have been translated into several languages for markets such as Germany, Italy, Brazil, French, and Portuguese.
Sara lives with her partner, Jeff, in a blended household overrun by four independent teenagers. At their weekly “Cute Date Night,” they discuss TV shows they’re bingeing and plot novels together, something Jeff is freakishly good at. Sara loves traveling, because it’s the only time she has the bathroom to herself.
Sara lives with her partner, Jeff, in a blended household overrun by four independent teenagers. At their weekly “Cute Date Night,” they discuss TV shows they’re bingeing and plot novels together, something Jeff is freakishly good at. Sara loves traveling, because it’s the only time she has the bathroom to herself.
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⭐ Rating: 3.5 Stars.
✨ The Vibe
Messy? Absolutely. Dramatic? Definitely. Morally questionable? Without a doubt. But somehow... I couldn't stop reading.
If you're looking for a hockey romance full of questionable decisions, chemistry, spice, and enough drama to keep the pages turning, Revenge Puck certainly delivers.
📚 What the Book Is About (No Spoilers)
After discovering that his girlfriend cheated on him with his best friend and hockey teammate, Aaron decides revenge is the only option. His brilliant idea? Date his ex-best friend's younger sister.
What starts as a revenge plot quickly becomes much more complicated when Aaron realizes Juliette isn't at all what he expected.
The problem? Juliette has no idea she's part of his plan.
🖤 My Reading Experience
Let's be honest... The entire premise is completely unhinged.
Who decides the best way to get revenge on their best friend is by dating his sweet, innocent little sister with the intention of breaking her heart? Aaron, apparently.
As messy as that sounds, I have to admit... I was entertained. I finished this book in a single day because it was incredibly easy to read, and I constantly wanted to know how this disaster was going to unfold.
The tension between Aaron and Juliette worked really well, and despite Aaron's terrible initial plan, there were plenty of genuinely cute moments between them.
That said, my heart broke for Juliette more than once. She is so kind, thoughtful, and genuine that she deserved so much better than being caught in the middle of Aaron and Declan's mess.
💭 What Didn't Fully Work for Me
One thing that immediately stood out to me was that a couple of the advertised tropes didn't really match my reading experience.
Fake dating? Not really. Aaron may have been pretending in the beginning, but Juliette wasn't. She genuinely believed they were building something real, so calling it fake dating felt a little misleading to me.
The "he falls first" trope also didn't quite fit. Juliette already had a crush on Aaron before the story even began and fell for him pretty quickly once they started spending time together. Aaron took much longer to realize his feelings, so I never really understood why this trope was included.
The biggest issue for me, though, was the timeline. Everything happens incredibly quickly—I think over the course of about three or four weeks—which made parts of the story feel underdeveloped.
Aaron spends roughly three-quarters of the book convincing himself the revenge plan is worth it before finally realizing he's made a huge mistake.
Unfortunately, that doesn't leave much time for him to actually earn Juliette's forgiveness. By the time she discovers the truth, there are only a handful of chapters left. Personally, I wanted more: more groveling, more accountability, more rebuilding of trust.
Instead, everything seemed to resolve surprisingly quickly after such a huge betrayal. Juliette deserved to make him work a little harder. She deserved to see him prove that his feelings were real. And I honestly think the emotional payoff would've been much stronger because of it.
I also struggled a little with Juliette's characterization. She's introduced as shy, reserved, bookish, and fairly sheltered, so some of her early decisions felt a little out of sync with the personality we'd been shown. There's absolutely nothing wrong with stepping outside your comfort zone, but I never fully believed that this version of Juliette would move quite as quickly as she did.
Declan.... I'm sorry. This man irritated me from beginning to end. He betrays his best friend with his best friend's girlfriend... Shows very little remorse... Barely apologizes... (did he even apologize?) And somehow still acts like everyone else is the problem.
No. Absolutely not. I'm Team Blaire all the way (she hates him and doesn't trusth him). If there's another book featuring Declan, I'm going to need to see some serious character growth before I'm willing to root for him.
One thing I did enjoy, though, was Juliette and Blaire's friendship. Some of their conversations felt a little exaggerated or unrealistic at times, but they were funny, supportive, and added a lot of warmth to the story.
🔥 Tropes & Elements
- Hockey romance
- Brother's best friend
- Revenge romance
- Grumpy x sunshine vibes
- Spice (quite a lot of it)
- Betrayal & lies
- He falls... eventually 😅
💔 Emotional Impact
This story could've wrecked me, but the emotional depth was a little lacking, so the impact wasn't really there. However, my frustration was through the roof because of barely any groveling; Juliette deserved more.
🫶 Final Thoughts
Revenge Puck is one of those books where I had a really fun time reading it while simultaneously wanting to shake half the characters. It's dramatic, messy, emotional, and incredibly easy to binge in a single sitting.
Did I think everything was handled perfectly? No. I would've loved a longer timeline, more emotional consequences, and a much stronger redemption arc for Aaron after everything Juliette went through.
Even so, I couldn't put it down, and sometimes that's exactly the kind of reading experience I'm looking for.
📢 Disclosure: Thank you to NetGalley, the publisher, and the author for providing me with an ARC. As always, all thoughts and opinions are entirely my own.
✨ The Vibe
Messy? Absolutely. Dramatic? Definitely. Morally questionable? Without a doubt. But somehow... I couldn't stop reading.
If you're looking for a hockey romance full of questionable decisions, chemistry, spice, and enough drama to keep the pages turning, Revenge Puck certainly delivers.
📚 What the Book Is About (No Spoilers)
After discovering that his girlfriend cheated on him with his best friend and hockey teammate, Aaron decides revenge is the only option. His brilliant idea? Date his ex-best friend's younger sister.
What starts as a revenge plot quickly becomes much more complicated when Aaron realizes Juliette isn't at all what he expected.
The problem? Juliette has no idea she's part of his plan.
🖤 My Reading Experience
Let's be honest... The entire premise is completely unhinged.
Who decides the best way to get revenge on their best friend is by dating his sweet, innocent little sister with the intention of breaking her heart? Aaron, apparently.
As messy as that sounds, I have to admit... I was entertained. I finished this book in a single day because it was incredibly easy to read, and I constantly wanted to know how this disaster was going to unfold.
The tension between Aaron and Juliette worked really well, and despite Aaron's terrible initial plan, there were plenty of genuinely cute moments between them.
That said, my heart broke for Juliette more than once. She is so kind, thoughtful, and genuine that she deserved so much better than being caught in the middle of Aaron and Declan's mess.
💭 What Didn't Fully Work for Me
One thing that immediately stood out to me was that a couple of the advertised tropes didn't really match my reading experience.
Fake dating? Not really. Aaron may have been pretending in the beginning, but Juliette wasn't. She genuinely believed they were building something real, so calling it fake dating felt a little misleading to me.
The "he falls first" trope also didn't quite fit. Juliette already had a crush on Aaron before the story even began and fell for him pretty quickly once they started spending time together. Aaron took much longer to realize his feelings, so I never really understood why this trope was included.
The biggest issue for me, though, was the timeline. Everything happens incredibly quickly—I think over the course of about three or four weeks—which made parts of the story feel underdeveloped.
Aaron spends roughly three-quarters of the book convincing himself the revenge plan is worth it before finally realizing he's made a huge mistake.
Unfortunately, that doesn't leave much time for him to actually earn Juliette's forgiveness. By the time she discovers the truth, there are only a handful of chapters left. Personally, I wanted more: more groveling, more accountability, more rebuilding of trust.
Instead, everything seemed to resolve surprisingly quickly after such a huge betrayal. Juliette deserved to make him work a little harder. She deserved to see him prove that his feelings were real. And I honestly think the emotional payoff would've been much stronger because of it.
I also struggled a little with Juliette's characterization. She's introduced as shy, reserved, bookish, and fairly sheltered, so some of her early decisions felt a little out of sync with the personality we'd been shown. There's absolutely nothing wrong with stepping outside your comfort zone, but I never fully believed that this version of Juliette would move quite as quickly as she did.
Declan.... I'm sorry. This man irritated me from beginning to end. He betrays his best friend with his best friend's girlfriend... Shows very little remorse... Barely apologizes... (did he even apologize?) And somehow still acts like everyone else is the problem.
No. Absolutely not. I'm Team Blaire all the way (she hates him and doesn't trusth him). If there's another book featuring Declan, I'm going to need to see some serious character growth before I'm willing to root for him.
One thing I did enjoy, though, was Juliette and Blaire's friendship. Some of their conversations felt a little exaggerated or unrealistic at times, but they were funny, supportive, and added a lot of warmth to the story.
🔥 Tropes & Elements
- Hockey romance
- Brother's best friend
- Revenge romance
- Grumpy x sunshine vibes
- Spice (quite a lot of it)
- Betrayal & lies
- He falls... eventually 😅
💔 Emotional Impact
This story could've wrecked me, but the emotional depth was a little lacking, so the impact wasn't really there. However, my frustration was through the roof because of barely any groveling; Juliette deserved more.
🫶 Final Thoughts
Revenge Puck is one of those books where I had a really fun time reading it while simultaneously wanting to shake half the characters. It's dramatic, messy, emotional, and incredibly easy to binge in a single sitting.
Did I think everything was handled perfectly? No. I would've loved a longer timeline, more emotional consequences, and a much stronger redemption arc for Aaron after everything Juliette went through.
Even so, I couldn't put it down, and sometimes that's exactly the kind of reading experience I'm looking for.
📢 Disclosure: Thank you to NetGalley, the publisher, and the author for providing me with an ARC. As always, all thoughts and opinions are entirely my own.
August 26, 2026
It should not be a secret that I love this author.
I listened to this on audio and enjoyed so much. Did I hate that Aaron used Juliette as a revenge pawn? Yes, she was so sweet ..living her dream with her "hall pass" and she didn't deserve that but at the same time I feel it wasn't his master plan at their initial encounter. And well, even though he had this evil plan, you could just tell that he was enjoying every single moment with her. It-was-not-a-chore.
This book had a lot of fun and cute banter, side characters you know you'll want to read more about and just the right amount of spice to keep it interesting.The texting though not a lot, is always a fun part for me.
Looking forward to more in the series!
I listened to this on audio and enjoyed so much. Did I hate that Aaron used Juliette as a revenge pawn? Yes, she was so sweet ..living her dream with her "hall pass" and she didn't deserve that but at the same time I feel it wasn't his master plan at their initial encounter. And well, even though he had this evil plan, you could just tell that he was enjoying every single moment with her. It-was-not-a-chore.
This book had a lot of fun and cute banter, side characters you know you'll want to read more about and just the right amount of spice to keep it interesting.The texting though not a lot, is always a fun part for me.
Looking forward to more in the series!
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September 5, 2026Entonces me estas diciendo que el la uso a ella para vengarse de SU HERMANO por meterse con su novia y que en CUATRO semanas se enamoro perdidamente de ella (paso medio libro usandola) y ella cuando descubre TODO lo perdona como si nada y además acepta ser su novia??? OMG hermana dónde esta la dignidad en este libro??? déjame decirte que un perdón no borra la humillación y que fuiste usada por un hombre que no supo afrontar sus problemas personales y en cambio decidio arruinarte el autoestima.
LOS HOMBRES DE ESTE LIBRO SON TQNINMADUROS E IMBÉCILES 🧚🏻♀️✨
LOS HOMBRES DE ESTE LIBRO SON TQNINMADUROS E IMBÉCILES 🧚🏻♀️✨
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August 3, 2026thank you to netgalley and bookouture audio for providing me with this ALC for an honest and volutary review!
honest this book was a little hit and miss for me 3
it flowed really nicely and was super easy to get into and read but at the same time i found myself struggling to properly care for our MCs?? i was merely just watching things happen to them and moving on instead of feeling an emotion over it (and actually feeling things alongside our characters is one of my absolute favourite things about reading so not having this greatly decreased my own personal enjoyment unfortunately
that being said, i would still like to see if this series gets gradually better over time?? im thinking a following book will be about Blair and Declan and theres some genuine buzz factor for them!
i will say the narrators really helped make this book feel so much more engaging! the narrators really embodied their characters and delivered the emotions in their voices as intended. i'd love to check out more of their work in the future!
honest this book was a little hit and miss for me 3
it flowed really nicely and was super easy to get into and read but at the same time i found myself struggling to properly care for our MCs?? i was merely just watching things happen to them and moving on instead of feeling an emotion over it (and actually feeling things alongside our characters is one of my absolute favourite things about reading so not having this greatly decreased my own personal enjoyment unfortunately
that being said, i would still like to see if this series gets gradually better over time?? im thinking a following book will be about Blair and Declan and theres some genuine buzz factor for them!
i will say the narrators really helped make this book feel so much more engaging! the narrators really embodied their characters and delivered the emotions in their voices as intended. i'd love to check out more of their work in the future!
August 6, 2026
Meh (rounded up)
First off, I never really bought this as a "brother's best friend" romance. Aaron and Declan spend pretty much the entire book hating each other, and Aaron's whole reason for getting close to Juliette is to use her as part of his revenge against Declan. That's not exactly "best friend" behavior. So...we were already off to a rocky start.
Aaron was one giant red flag for me. The whole relationship felt incredibly toxic.
Juliette is so sweet, innocent, and optimistic, believing she's building something real with her celebrity crush. Meanwhile, Aaron is pursuing her solely to get revenge, fully intending to break her heart from the very beginning.
What frustrated me most was that Aaron knew what he was doing was wrong. He repeatedly acknowledged Juliette didn't deserve it, wrestled with his guilt, and kept convincing himself he wasn't falling for her. Yet he still followed through with the lies, manipulated everyone around him,
and continued a plan designed to hurt her. It just never sat right with me.
The ending was admittedly very sweet, and I was happy to see the boys finally get their heads out of their asses, listen to Juliette, and start earning their way back into her life, even if it felt like the bare minimum.
I'm actually more excited for Blaire and Declan's story in Book 2 (though Declan has some explaining to do!), and I'm hoping Storm gets a book someday.
Amelia Hugh did a fantastic job with the narration. Lee Samuel I have a love/hate relationship with. He's fantastic with narration, but there's certain words in spicy scenes that I personally have issue with him with, but that's 110% a me issue and I know it and never hold it against him or judge the narration for it.
Thank you, NetGalley, Bookouture Audio, and Sara Ney for the ALC.
First off, I never really bought this as a "brother's best friend" romance. Aaron and Declan spend pretty much the entire book hating each other, and Aaron's whole reason for getting close to Juliette is to use her as part of his revenge against Declan. That's not exactly "best friend" behavior. So...we were already off to a rocky start.
Aaron was one giant red flag for me. The whole relationship felt incredibly toxic.
Juliette is so sweet, innocent, and optimistic, believing she's building something real with her celebrity crush. Meanwhile, Aaron is pursuing her solely to get revenge, fully intending to break her heart from the very beginning.
What frustrated me most was that Aaron knew what he was doing was wrong. He repeatedly acknowledged Juliette didn't deserve it, wrestled with his guilt, and kept convincing himself he wasn't falling for her. Yet he still followed through with the lies, manipulated everyone around him,
and continued a plan designed to hurt her. It just never sat right with me.
The ending was admittedly very sweet, and I was happy to see the boys finally get their heads out of their asses, listen to Juliette, and start earning their way back into her life, even if it felt like the bare minimum.
I'm actually more excited for Blaire and Declan's story in Book 2 (though Declan has some explaining to do!), and I'm hoping Storm gets a book someday.
Amelia Hugh did a fantastic job with the narration. Lee Samuel I have a love/hate relationship with. He's fantastic with narration, but there's certain words in spicy scenes that I personally have issue with him with, but that's 110% a me issue and I know it and never hold it against him or judge the narration for it.
Thank you, NetGalley, Bookouture Audio, and Sara Ney for the ALC.
July 9, 2026
𝐫𝐞𝐯𝐢𝐞𝐰 ˖ ݁𖥔 ݁˖ 🏑⊹˖
ⓘ ゛𝐚𝐝𝐯𝐚𝐧𝐜𝐞 𝐜𝐨𝐩𝐲 𝐫𝐞𝐜𝐞𝐢𝐯𝐞𝐝 𝐟𝐫𝐨𝐦 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐚𝐮𝐭𝐡𝐨𝐫 ⸝⸝ ˚. ᵎᵎ
⤷ 𝟎.𝟓 ★
⌗ 𝗁𝗈𝖼𝗄𝖾𝗒 𝗋𝗈𝗆𝖺𝗇𝖼𝖾， 𝖾𝗑 𝖻𝖾𝗌𝗍 𝖿𝗋𝗂𝖾𝗇𝖽’𝗌 𝗌𝗂𝗌𝗍𝖾𝗋， 𝗎𝗌𝖾 𝖿𝗈𝗋 𝗋𝖾𝗏𝖾𝗇𝗀𝖾， 𝖼𝗁𝖾𝖺𝗍𝗂𝗇𝗀， 𝗀𝗈𝗈𝖽 𝗀𝗂𝗋𝗅
The plot of this book is very simple. Aaron, the main character of “Revenge Puck”, finds his best friend, Declan, having sex with his girlfriend. What does our dear Aaron do to get over it, you might ask? Does he ask his sister or his friends for advice on what to do? Does he try to overcome the trauma in a healthy way, I don't know, by going to a psychologist? No, our Aaron decides to carry out an evil plan (like Papillon from Miraculous) and get revenge. The very same day he discovers the betrayal, he runs into Juliette by pure chance, who he later finds out is Declan's younger sister, and after a short time, he decides to use her like a puppet.
Plot over, let's get to what I think. I am sorry to say this, but I did not like this book at all, there is not even one character who is saved. Aaron is a living red flag and I don't know how some readers can even consider themselves in love with him, since everything he does for Juliette has only one goal: to hurt his ex-best friend. And please, for at least a good eighty percent of the book he defined her, in order, as cute, sweet, too good for him, and even an angel, only to end up using her like a rag. What about Juliette? Firstly, she he has no character. I found her to be an empty protagonist who left me with nothing. Declan, on the other hand, I won't even comment on. This book had the potential to be a good romance, but the development was handled in the most superficial way possible. Besides the toxicity of the behaviors, there is also no chemistry between the main characters, so much so that every interaction felt almost forced. Besides the characters, even the writing style didn't help, since I found it way too slow. I hoped until the very end for a bit of maturity from certain characters, but instead, the ending only confirmed to me how superficial the story is. One last thing I want to add, even though it defines itself as an hockey romance, there is no trace of the sport. I do not recommend it at all. If you are looking for a good hockey romance, save your time and look for something else.
ⓘ ゛𝐚𝐝𝐯𝐚𝐧𝐜𝐞 𝐜𝐨𝐩𝐲 𝐫𝐞𝐜𝐞𝐢𝐯𝐞𝐝 𝐟𝐫𝐨𝐦 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐚𝐮𝐭𝐡𝐨𝐫 ⸝⸝ ˚. ᵎᵎ
⤷ 𝟎.𝟓 ★
⌗ 𝗁𝗈𝖼𝗄𝖾𝗒 𝗋𝗈𝗆𝖺𝗇𝖼𝖾， 𝖾𝗑 𝖻𝖾𝗌𝗍 𝖿𝗋𝗂𝖾𝗇𝖽’𝗌 𝗌𝗂𝗌𝗍𝖾𝗋， 𝗎𝗌𝖾 𝖿𝗈𝗋 𝗋𝖾𝗏𝖾𝗇𝗀𝖾， 𝖼𝗁𝖾𝖺𝗍𝗂𝗇𝗀， 𝗀𝗈𝗈𝖽 𝗀𝗂𝗋𝗅
The plot of this book is very simple. Aaron, the main character of “Revenge Puck”, finds his best friend, Declan, having sex with his girlfriend. What does our dear Aaron do to get over it, you might ask? Does he ask his sister or his friends for advice on what to do? Does he try to overcome the trauma in a healthy way, I don't know, by going to a psychologist? No, our Aaron decides to carry out an evil plan (like Papillon from Miraculous) and get revenge. The very same day he discovers the betrayal, he runs into Juliette by pure chance, who he later finds out is Declan's younger sister, and after a short time, he decides to use her like a puppet.
Plot over, let's get to what I think. I am sorry to say this, but I did not like this book at all, there is not even one character who is saved. Aaron is a living red flag and I don't know how some readers can even consider themselves in love with him, since everything he does for Juliette has only one goal: to hurt his ex-best friend. And please, for at least a good eighty percent of the book he defined her, in order, as cute, sweet, too good for him, and even an angel, only to end up using her like a rag. What about Juliette? Firstly, she he has no character. I found her to be an empty protagonist who left me with nothing. Declan, on the other hand, I won't even comment on. This book had the potential to be a good romance, but the development was handled in the most superficial way possible. Besides the toxicity of the behaviors, there is also no chemistry between the main characters, so much so that every interaction felt almost forced. Besides the characters, even the writing style didn't help, since I found it way too slow. I hoped until the very end for a bit of maturity from certain characters, but instead, the ending only confirmed to me how superficial the story is. One last thing I want to add, even though it defines itself as an hockey romance, there is no trace of the sport. I do not recommend it at all. If you are looking for a good hockey romance, save your time and look for something else.
June 26, 2026
Thank you NetGalley and the publisher for this e-ARC of this title releasing in Aug 2026.
This is a teammates sister, revenge dating kind of plot.
The MMC decides to pursue his teammates sister to get back at him for betraying him. You could also say grumpy-sunshine trope is definitely there as well.
I had a good time reading this, I like books that hurt my feelings - so seeing how everything leads up to the drama and implosion of everything keeps me hooked. I like how Juliette is the wallflower, shy, innocent FMC, but pushes herself out of her comfort zone. I feel like Aaron's character had some growth, but his development was a little more superficial - due to his guarded nature.
Overall a good love story with a lot of spice. For me, it was missing some grovelling and redemption at the end, but I'm a fan of a lot of grovel. And the conclusion just wrapped up too quick and neat for me, as I said, I like the drama. I would definitely read more by this author. And I would love to see Declan and Blair get a sequel.
This is a teammates sister, revenge dating kind of plot.
The MMC decides to pursue his teammates sister to get back at him for betraying him. You could also say grumpy-sunshine trope is definitely there as well.
I had a good time reading this, I like books that hurt my feelings - so seeing how everything leads up to the drama and implosion of everything keeps me hooked. I like how Juliette is the wallflower, shy, innocent FMC, but pushes herself out of her comfort zone. I feel like Aaron's character had some growth, but his development was a little more superficial - due to his guarded nature.
Overall a good love story with a lot of spice. For me, it was missing some grovelling and redemption at the end, but I'm a fan of a lot of grovel. And the conclusion just wrapped up too quick and neat for me, as I said, I like the drama. I would definitely read more by this author. And I would love to see Declan and Blair get a sequel.
August 5, 2026
My goodness I flew through this one. I really enjoyed it too!
The banter between Aaron and Juliet was just 🔥, it was a spicy one that’s for sure & the way flirted and spoke to her had me fighting off a grin whilst listening.
I didn’t enjoy his initial ‘I’m gonna use her and break her heart’ kind of vibe - we always knew he was going to fall in love - but that still gave me the ick 🫠
Also when he answered his phone to his sister when him and Juliet were almost in the middle of something and they started having this weird sibling argument. I just kept thinking you know nothings wrong… for the love of god just put your phone on silent!
I liked that it ended where it did, with him making it official in every way he could. And when he said ‘when I propose you’ll know about it’ I really hoped for an epilogue where they were getting married!
Overall a really fun, cute read which definitely made me smile.
The banter between Aaron and Juliet was just 🔥, it was a spicy one that’s for sure & the way flirted and spoke to her had me fighting off a grin whilst listening.
I didn’t enjoy his initial ‘I’m gonna use her and break her heart’ kind of vibe - we always knew he was going to fall in love - but that still gave me the ick 🫠
Also when he answered his phone to his sister when him and Juliet were almost in the middle of something and they started having this weird sibling argument. I just kept thinking you know nothings wrong… for the love of god just put your phone on silent!
I liked that it ended where it did, with him making it official in every way he could. And when he said ‘when I propose you’ll know about it’ I really hoped for an epilogue where they were getting married!
Overall a really fun, cute read which definitely made me smile.
August 16, 2026
This was a great sports romance read! I loved everything about it and flew through it. This was my first time reading anything by this author and now I must read everything she’s ever written.
The loved the characters so much. They had so much depth and the grumpy sunshine dynamic between Juilette and Aaron was perfect. Their chemistry was sizzling and it was penned perfectly on the page.
Even with the drama going on between characters in this story, there was still a nice balance with heartfelt moments to round it out.
The way the story ended was perfect as well. I love a grand gesture and this one left me with a smile on my face.
Read this if you like:
🏒 Forbidden romance
🏒 Revenge romance
🏒 Brother’s best friend
🏒 Grumpy/sunshine
Thank you @bookouture for the gifted copy of the book.
The loved the characters so much. They had so much depth and the grumpy sunshine dynamic between Juilette and Aaron was perfect. Their chemistry was sizzling and it was penned perfectly on the page.
Even with the drama going on between characters in this story, there was still a nice balance with heartfelt moments to round it out.
The way the story ended was perfect as well. I love a grand gesture and this one left me with a smile on my face.
Read this if you like:
🏒 Forbidden romance
🏒 Revenge romance
🏒 Brother’s best friend
🏒 Grumpy/sunshine
Thank you @bookouture for the gifted copy of the book.
August 4, 2026
Thank you Netgalley and the publisher for providing me with an ARC of this book in exchange for an honest review.
Sadly, This completely missed the mark for me. I feel mislead since this story was not really a brothers best friend romance as advertised, which made me easily bored and uninterested. I was not a big fan of the characters as well. Aaron was unbearable, his whole revenge plot was petty and extremely unfair to Juliette. He is a HUGE red flag. Juliette was cute but I felt as if i barely knew anything about her, the only thing we really knew is her interest in Aaron.
Along with the book not being as hockey based, it is probably mentioned about a handful of times. It is more based around the revenge plot and Juliette lusting over Aaron. Girl please STAND UP! Overall I found the behaviors shown in this book to be very toxic and that instantly turned me off. I didn’t really see the chemistry between Aaron and Juliette either, it felt forced and overly frustrating to read about.
Sadly, This completely missed the mark for me. I feel mislead since this story was not really a brothers best friend romance as advertised, which made me easily bored and uninterested. I was not a big fan of the characters as well. Aaron was unbearable, his whole revenge plot was petty and extremely unfair to Juliette. He is a HUGE red flag. Juliette was cute but I felt as if i barely knew anything about her, the only thing we really knew is her interest in Aaron.
Along with the book not being as hockey based, it is probably mentioned about a handful of times. It is more based around the revenge plot and Juliette lusting over Aaron. Girl please STAND UP! Overall I found the behaviors shown in this book to be very toxic and that instantly turned me off. I didn’t really see the chemistry between Aaron and Juliette either, it felt forced and overly frustrating to read about.
July 24, 2026
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️✨ 4.5/5
Thank you to NetGalley, Bookouture, and the publisher for the audiobook ARC in exchange for an honest review.
Revenge Puck was exactly the kind of hockey romance I was in the mood for—fun, flirty, a little messy, and incredibly easy to binge. The brother’s best friend dynamic mixed with a revenge-fueled setup created plenty of entertaining tension, and I found myself hooked from the beginning.
Juliette was easily my favorite part of the story. She knew her worth, refused to settle for less, and wasn’t afraid to call Aaron out when he deserved it. Aaron definitely had moments where he tested my patience, but I appreciated that he actually grew throughout the story. By the end, his character development felt earned, and I was rooting for them together.
There were so many cute, swoony moments sprinkled throughout, along with just enough humor to keep me smiling. I especially loved whenever Juliette was the one in control of the situation—it made their chemistry even more fun to watch unfold.
The audiobook was an enjoyable way to experience the story. The narrators captured the playful banter, emotional moments, and romantic tension well, making it easy to stay invested from start to finish.
Overall, Revenge Puck was a quick, charming hockey romance with lovable characters, plenty of chemistry, and a satisfying payoff. If you enjoy brother’s best friend romances with hockey, witty banter, and a heroine who refuses to be anyone’s second choice, this one is definitely worth picking up.
Thank you to NetGalley, Bookouture, and the publisher for the audiobook ARC in exchange for an honest review.
Revenge Puck was exactly the kind of hockey romance I was in the mood for—fun, flirty, a little messy, and incredibly easy to binge. The brother’s best friend dynamic mixed with a revenge-fueled setup created plenty of entertaining tension, and I found myself hooked from the beginning.
Juliette was easily my favorite part of the story. She knew her worth, refused to settle for less, and wasn’t afraid to call Aaron out when he deserved it. Aaron definitely had moments where he tested my patience, but I appreciated that he actually grew throughout the story. By the end, his character development felt earned, and I was rooting for them together.
There were so many cute, swoony moments sprinkled throughout, along with just enough humor to keep me smiling. I especially loved whenever Juliette was the one in control of the situation—it made their chemistry even more fun to watch unfold.
The audiobook was an enjoyable way to experience the story. The narrators captured the playful banter, emotional moments, and romantic tension well, making it easy to stay invested from start to finish.
Overall, Revenge Puck was a quick, charming hockey romance with lovable characters, plenty of chemistry, and a satisfying payoff. If you enjoy brother’s best friend romances with hockey, witty banter, and a heroine who refuses to be anyone’s second choice, this one is definitely worth picking up.
July 25, 2026
Aaron is an ice hockey player whose world falls apart when he catches his teammate with his girlfriend. Angry and out for revenge, he bumps into Juliet, who is upset after a terrible date, and goes home with her for a drink.
Then he discovers Juliet is his teammate’s sister.
Determined to get even, Aaron starts seeing Juliet to hurt the man who betrayed him. But what starts as revenge soon turns into something much more.
I do love a good hockey romance, but I love a best friend’s sister trope even more.
I was a little worried I was going to hate this because of Aaron’s revenge plan, but it actually turned out to be such a sweet story. Aaron and Juliet are complete opposites, yet they work so well together. Watching their relationship grow from a revenge plot into something real was lovely to see.
I’m also still crossing my fingers that Declan and Blaire end up together! 😂😂
🏒 Ice hockey romance
🖤 Opposites attract
💥 Revenge plot
🤫 Best friend’s Brother / teammate’s sister
💕 She falls first
Then he discovers Juliet is his teammate’s sister.
Determined to get even, Aaron starts seeing Juliet to hurt the man who betrayed him. But what starts as revenge soon turns into something much more.
I do love a good hockey romance, but I love a best friend’s sister trope even more.
I was a little worried I was going to hate this because of Aaron’s revenge plan, but it actually turned out to be such a sweet story. Aaron and Juliet are complete opposites, yet they work so well together. Watching their relationship grow from a revenge plot into something real was lovely to see.
I’m also still crossing my fingers that Declan and Blaire end up together! 😂😂
🏒 Ice hockey romance
🖤 Opposites attract
💥 Revenge plot
🤫 Best friend’s Brother / teammate’s sister
💕 She falls first
August 14, 2026
ALC - for my honest review .
I didn’t enjoy the book , this story was just not for me .
The narrator were great and really helped the story flow .
I enjoyed that part .
I didn’t enjoy the book , this story was just not for me .
The narrator were great and really helped the story flow .
I enjoyed that part .
September 11, 2026
Eh boring.. the revenge plot made zero sense and all characters were lame DNF
July 26, 2026
Thank you Netgalley for an alc of this book.
I’m sort of glad I didn’t DNF when I considered it. I was a bit unhappy with how everything went, so I read a few reviews, and those ended up being pretty misleading. So at least it went a bit better than I feared, but that being said, I’m not a fan of Aaron. I love a good fake dating story, but not like this, and how does he think this would hurt anyone other than Juliette? On top of that, the amount of time it took for him to realise and change his mind, and he was let off too easily. No. Not for me. And even more so was what felt like the setup for the next book, or later down the line. Another one that I hope gets a book on the other hand sounds much more fun, and Storm was a fun addition to this whole story.
The narrators did a great job. I enjoyed listening to them.
I’m sort of glad I didn’t DNF when I considered it. I was a bit unhappy with how everything went, so I read a few reviews, and those ended up being pretty misleading. So at least it went a bit better than I feared, but that being said, I’m not a fan of Aaron. I love a good fake dating story, but not like this, and how does he think this would hurt anyone other than Juliette? On top of that, the amount of time it took for him to realise and change his mind, and he was let off too easily. No. Not for me. And even more so was what felt like the setup for the next book, or later down the line. Another one that I hope gets a book on the other hand sounds much more fun, and Storm was a fun addition to this whole story.
The narrators did a great job. I enjoyed listening to them.
September 6, 2026
Revenge Puck by Sara Ney
[AD PR] I received an advance review copy for free thanks to NetGalley and Bookouture and I am leaving this review voluntarily.
Blurb
When I catch my girl with my hockey teammate and best friend—scratch that, ex-best friend—I’m done playing nice.
Declan betrayed me. But I have the perfect way to get even: his sister.
Juliette is sweet, bookish, gorgeous… and completely off-limits.
Fake dating her should be easy. A little wining and dining, a little harmless flirting, and I’ll get revenge on the guy who wrecked my life.
But Juliette throws me completely off my game.
Beneath her button-up shirts and wide eyes is the sexiest and most fascinating woman I’ve ever met. All good-girl by day, lacy underwear by night.
She sees right through my bad attitude… and somehow likes me anyway.
Suddenly the one thing worse than losing my best friend, would be losing her.
I’m desperate for revenge. But hurting Juliette? That’s a penalty I just can’t take…
My Opinion
A fun read that was quick and easy to read. This was my first novel by Sarah Ney but I am sure that I will be back for more.
Rating 4/5
[AD PR] I received an advance review copy for free thanks to NetGalley and Bookouture and I am leaving this review voluntarily.
Blurb
When I catch my girl with my hockey teammate and best friend—scratch that, ex-best friend—I’m done playing nice.
Declan betrayed me. But I have the perfect way to get even: his sister.
Juliette is sweet, bookish, gorgeous… and completely off-limits.
Fake dating her should be easy. A little wining and dining, a little harmless flirting, and I’ll get revenge on the guy who wrecked my life.
But Juliette throws me completely off my game.
Beneath her button-up shirts and wide eyes is the sexiest and most fascinating woman I’ve ever met. All good-girl by day, lacy underwear by night.
She sees right through my bad attitude… and somehow likes me anyway.
Suddenly the one thing worse than losing my best friend, would be losing her.
I’m desperate for revenge. But hurting Juliette? That’s a penalty I just can’t take…
My Opinion
A fun read that was quick and easy to read. This was my first novel by Sarah Ney but I am sure that I will be back for more.
Rating 4/5
August 5, 2026
Thankyou to Sara Ney and NetGalley for the eARC of Revenge Puck in exchange for an honest review!💚
I think the fact that I started this book this morning and finished it the same day, all while keeping up with everyday life, speaks volumes!!🙌🏼
This was such an easy read - it was quick to get into, had instantly likeable characters, and a story that kept me turning the pages! Just what you want!😄
I felt so sorry for Juliette throughout, but I was also desperate for everything to come out into the open to see how it all played out. Aaron was a brilliant MMC, and I really enjoyed reading his internal battle as he kept trying to remind himself what he was supposed to be doing with Juliette!!
Even though Declan was a complete snake 🐍, I was intrigued by him, Blaire and Garrett enough that I'd definitely read their books if they get one!
If you're after a fun, addictive, easy read, add this one to your TBR!!📚💚
I think the fact that I started this book this morning and finished it the same day, all while keeping up with everyday life, speaks volumes!!🙌🏼
This was such an easy read - it was quick to get into, had instantly likeable characters, and a story that kept me turning the pages! Just what you want!😄
I felt so sorry for Juliette throughout, but I was also desperate for everything to come out into the open to see how it all played out. Aaron was a brilliant MMC, and I really enjoyed reading his internal battle as he kept trying to remind himself what he was supposed to be doing with Juliette!!
Even though Declan was a complete snake 🐍, I was intrigued by him, Blaire and Garrett enough that I'd definitely read their books if they get one!
If you're after a fun, addictive, easy read, add this one to your TBR!!📚💚
July 3, 2026
Aaron walks in on his best friend and his girlfriend and revenge becomes the name of the game. However, how Aaron chooses to get revenge isn’t my favorite idea.
I do love a dual POV book and that was something that worked for me with this story. Getting inside Aaron's head made him more understandable, even when I wanted to shake him. At least he wasn't oblivious to the fact that he was making terrible choices, and seeing him wrestle with the guilt added some much-needed depth.
I flew through this book. The pacing is quick, it's easy to binge, and there are enough entertaining moments that I never felt bored. I also liked getting little glimpses of the side characters, and I'm curious to see where the rest of the series goes.
Thanks to NetGalley and Bookouture for the ARC in exchange for my honest review.
August 19, 2026
Revenge has never looked so good.
As always, Sara Ney never disappoints. She has a way with words and humor that I thoroughly enjoy, and Revenge Puck was no exception.
Add in revenge and fake dating, and I'm already sold. But there's something particularly satisfying about a man going into a relationship with one very specific goal—get even with his ex-best friend—only to have that plan completely blow up in his face when actual feelings get involved.
Juliette was never supposed to matter. She was supposed to be part of the revenge.
Oops.
I loved watching the dynamic between these two change as the lines between fake and real started disappearing. The chemistry, banter, and humor made this such an easy, enjoyable read, while the growing feelings underneath it all gave me exactly the payoff I wanted.
Another fun read from Sara Ney and another reminder of why I keep coming back to her books.
As always, Sara Ney never disappoints. She has a way with words and humor that I thoroughly enjoy, and Revenge Puck was no exception.
Add in revenge and fake dating, and I'm already sold. But there's something particularly satisfying about a man going into a relationship with one very specific goal—get even with his ex-best friend—only to have that plan completely blow up in his face when actual feelings get involved.
Juliette was never supposed to matter. She was supposed to be part of the revenge.
Oops.
I loved watching the dynamic between these two change as the lines between fake and real started disappearing. The chemistry, banter, and humor made this such an easy, enjoyable read, while the growing feelings underneath it all gave me exactly the payoff I wanted.
Another fun read from Sara Ney and another reminder of why I keep coming back to her books.
August 4, 2026
audio / 3.5* / netgalley
I love Sara’s writing! It’s often witty and realistic.
THAT OPENING SCENE.
had to pick my jaw right up off the floor.
The theme that carried this book was the supporting characters. The best friend, and the siblings. Arron and Juliette were a bit too mismatched for believability and from the first encounter the chemistry wasn’t truly felt.
This was a truly easy read, supported so well by narrators Lee Samuels and Amelia Hugh. I look forward to what will come next in the series!
A massive shoutout to the author and Bookouture for the opportunity to listen to and review this book in advance of it’s release through NetGalley. All opinions are my own.
I love Sara’s writing! It’s often witty and realistic.
THAT OPENING SCENE.
had to pick my jaw right up off the floor.
The theme that carried this book was the supporting characters. The best friend, and the siblings. Arron and Juliette were a bit too mismatched for believability and from the first encounter the chemistry wasn’t truly felt.
This was a truly easy read, supported so well by narrators Lee Samuels and Amelia Hugh. I look forward to what will come next in the series!
A massive shoutout to the author and Bookouture for the opportunity to listen to and review this book in advance of it’s release through NetGalley. All opinions are my own.
July 1, 2026
✨Such a fun, easy hockey romance. The teammates/best friend tension and the whole “getting back at each other” situation? Messy in a very entertaining way. 🏒
Juliette was everything. She knows her worth, calls people out, and absolutely refuses to be treated like an option. Loved her. Aaron… tested me. Deeply. But I’ll admit, the growth worked for me and the ending felt earned.
There were definitely some swoony moments and a few scenes that had me smiling, especially when Juliette had the upper hand. 💕
Overall, a quick, playful read with great girl power energy. Not one I’ll obsess over, but I had a really good time with it.
Thank you to NetGalley and Bookouture for the ARC in exchange for an honest review.
Juliette was everything. She knows her worth, calls people out, and absolutely refuses to be treated like an option. Loved her. Aaron… tested me. Deeply. But I’ll admit, the growth worked for me and the ending felt earned.
There were definitely some swoony moments and a few scenes that had me smiling, especially when Juliette had the upper hand. 💕
Overall, a quick, playful read with great girl power energy. Not one I’ll obsess over, but I had a really good time with it.
Thank you to NetGalley and Bookouture for the ARC in exchange for an honest review.
July 9, 2026
Thank you NetGalley and Bookouture for allowing me to read this arc for a honest review
Releases August 5th
OK HOCKEY ROMANCE!!!!! sign me up 🖤
Tropes
🏒 hockey
🏒 brothers best friend
🏒 make her fall in love
🏒 revenge
Girlfriend cheats on bf best friend what
Better way to get revenge then to make best
Friends sister fall in love with him..but did it
Work??
This was such a good book. I enjoyed it every moment of it. It had the perfect spice. The story came together very well. I’m excited to continue this series.
Releases August 5th
OK HOCKEY ROMANCE!!!!! sign me up 🖤
Tropes
🏒 hockey
🏒 brothers best friend
🏒 make her fall in love
🏒 revenge
Girlfriend cheats on bf best friend what
Better way to get revenge then to make best
Friends sister fall in love with him..but did it
Work??
This was such a good book. I enjoyed it every moment of it. It had the perfect spice. The story came together very well. I’m excited to continue this series.
August 8, 2026
I picked this one up after seeing it recommended, and it was such a cute, quick read. It was my first Sara Ney book, and I finished it in a day.
Aaron and Juliette were both really likeable, and I especially enjoyed how much time we got with just the two of them while they were dating in secret. I found myself rooting for them from the beginning. What starts as Aaron fake dating his former best friend’s sister for revenge develops into something very real. The ending was perfect and so sweet.
This was an easy sports romance to get into, and now I’m sad I have to wait until November for the next one in the series! I can’t wait to see what’s in store for Declan and Blaire.
Aaron and Juliette were both really likeable, and I especially enjoyed how much time we got with just the two of them while they were dating in secret. I found myself rooting for them from the beginning. What starts as Aaron fake dating his former best friend’s sister for revenge develops into something very real. The ending was perfect and so sweet.
This was an easy sports romance to get into, and now I’m sad I have to wait until November for the next one in the series! I can’t wait to see what’s in store for Declan and Blaire.
July 30, 2026
I don’t always love a hockey romance, but this was such a cute (and hot 🥵) palette cleanser and I’m a little obsessed!!
My only complaint is there wasn’t an epilogue to the big proposal because obviously they’re gonna get married!
Who knows, maybe there with be a book 2 😏
My only complaint is there wasn’t an epilogue to the big proposal because obviously they’re gonna get married!
Who knows, maybe there with be a book 2 😏
August 13, 2026
I love a good sport romance and was looking forward to this one. The whole revenge dating thing just really turned me off the book as I continued through it, the main fmc is optimistic, hopeful and it just felt wrong and I found it hard to get past that. I did enjoy Sara’s writing style and I would definitely read book 2.
Thanks to Bookouture and Net Galley for this ARC.
Thanks to Bookouture and Net Galley for this ARC.
July 25, 2026
Thank you NetGalley for the ALC! This book was sooo cute. I think definitely one of my favorite hockey romances that’s not written by Elle Kennedy or Hannah Grace. I identified so hard with the FMC’s personality and it was nice to see a nontypical FMC. The narrators were great!
August 19, 2026
He just stays awful the whole way through
August 21, 2026
Adgifted
3.5 stars
3.5 stars
August 21, 2026
The best laid plans...
Sara Ney never fails to entertain with her words. This book both delighted, horrified and made me chuckle. I just couldn't put it down. In one of the worst days of his life, Aaron bumps into Juliette and ends up going home with her. On his way out of her apartment he realises she's the sister of the guy who just ruined his life and a revenge plan takes shape. We all know revenge plans never go the way you want them to and this one epically fails when feelings on both sides become real! Laugh at the antics of Team mates, tiny humans and a Zamboni driver whilst watching Aaron and Juliette fall in love!
Sara Ney never fails to entertain with her words. This book both delighted, horrified and made me chuckle. I just couldn't put it down. In one of the worst days of his life, Aaron bumps into Juliette and ends up going home with her. On his way out of her apartment he realises she's the sister of the guy who just ruined his life and a revenge plan takes shape. We all know revenge plans never go the way you want them to and this one epically fails when feelings on both sides become real! Laugh at the antics of Team mates, tiny humans and a Zamboni driver whilst watching Aaron and Juliette fall in love!
August 10, 2026
Thank you NetGalley, Bookouture Audio, and Sara Ney for the ALC!
This was honestly such a fun listen! It follows MMC Aaron who gets betrayed by one of his teammates and finds himself in a situationship with his sister FMC Juliette. It’s definitely a Revenge Puck plot! I do feel it doesn’t really feel like a true “brothers best friend” because they really aren’t friends throughout the book. I do like how everything ties up in the end. Overall a fun read if you’re in the need for a spicy refresher 😍
This was honestly such a fun listen! It follows MMC Aaron who gets betrayed by one of his teammates and finds himself in a situationship with his sister FMC Juliette. It’s definitely a Revenge Puck plot! I do feel it doesn’t really feel like a true “brothers best friend” because they really aren’t friends throughout the book. I do like how everything ties up in the end. Overall a fun read if you’re in the need for a spicy refresher 😍
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