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Capturing the Captain
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Expected 4 Jul 26When Olivia Evans lands her dream job as photographer for the Florida Flames, she’s ready to prove to herself and everyone else that she belongs in the professional sports world. What she’s not ready for is Josh Woods, the team's charming captain with a reputation for getting what he wants on and off the ice. She ends up falling for him. Literally.
Their connection is undeniable. But there’s one the ironclad contract that strictly forbids team employees from dating players. For Olivia, breaking that rule means losing everything. For Josh, it’s a risk he’s willing to take.
As they navigate stolen moments and secret meetings, their relationship deepens. But keeping their relationship hidden becomes impossible when Olivia’s ex fiance appears, determined to win her back. When he threatens to expose the truth, Olivia and Josh are forced to protect the contract and their careers or fight for each other.
In the world of professional hockey, where one misstep can end careers, some rules are made to be broken. But at what cost?
Their connection is undeniable. But there’s one the ironclad contract that strictly forbids team employees from dating players. For Olivia, breaking that rule means losing everything. For Josh, it’s a risk he’s willing to take.
As they navigate stolen moments and secret meetings, their relationship deepens. But keeping their relationship hidden becomes impossible when Olivia’s ex fiance appears, determined to win her back. When he threatens to expose the truth, Olivia and Josh are forced to protect the contract and their careers or fight for each other.
In the world of professional hockey, where one misstep can end careers, some rules are made to be broken. But at what cost?
150 pages, Kindle Edition
Expected publication July 4, 2026
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Review of advance copy received from Author
It's been truly the greatest honor working alongside this amazing new author. I got the privilege to be an alpha reader with them and with every alpha experience it's always exciting getting to work with a book still being created. This one definitely has been special to me as we bounced ideas off, I helped with suggestions and just all around have been there through it all. I will be there however long, in their writing journey and life as it's been such a pleasure getting to know them and work with them. I was extremely touched that they also put me in the acknowledgements too, honestly the sweetest thing and I will forever treasure that. Alright now let's get into this amazing book!
Capturing the Captain straight out of the gate captures your attention and keeps hold of you until the very end. The book is a very sweet he falls hard, fast instalove novella that does not disappoint, only rises to easy reading perfection. This is a cozy and heartfelt book that you can easily burn through within a day depending on your speed, because of course you won't want to put it down. The spice in this is steamy but not too much just that perfect balance of spice and plot that makes a book really good.
Olivia woods is a photographer hoping to get a job as a sports photographer when she literally falls right over herself when she sees a group of hockey player hunks. Suddenly a dashing Josh Evans and Captain of the Florida flames is introducing himself. Such an adorable meet-cute! They fall hard and fast but the players were warned not to go near Olivia because of the last photographers indiscretions. They start a secret relationship but just like most secrets they don't stay in the dark for long. Will they risk it all for love?
Olivia and Josh were absolutely adorable together. One of my favourite tropes is fall hard and fast and it's done so well in this. When you know you know and you could feel that in the pages when these two were together. Soulmate energy for sure! I loved the build up, tension and yes I'll admit even the third act break-up. Hear me out I know I usually really don't like third act break-ups but this one was done really well and one of those necessary ones. You'll recover, it's okay. I don't want to spoil anything so I can only hint but my favourite trope also happens in this and I absolutely loved that for them. Their HEA was so sweet!
I loved all the characters in this and they added so much to the story. Olivia of course I could relate to reminded me so much of myself, sweet yet fierce and determined. She has the kindest of hearts that would do anything for those she cared about. Josh is that golden retriever type man with such kindness and equally bold. When he falls he falls hard, sign me up for this book boyfriend I'll take one please! Sasha was such a spitfire and attitude to boot but that loyal friend you want at your back. She brought a lot of sass and fun to the story. I'm definitely a fan of Conor as he's so funny and has that demeanor that just draws attention. You could easily tell under all the ego and laughs he has a really sensitive side. The other hockey guys were wonderful too and I hope to get to know them better in future books.
Some of my favourite sayings from the book-
"This woman is a Goddess and I will happily worship her every chance I get." - Josh
"If I had to choose between living a life with you and living a life playing hockey, I would choose you every time." -Josh
"An evil smirk plays on my lips before I whisper into Josh’s ear. “There’s only one thing that's gonna keep me quiet.” I lower to my knees, hands on the belt around Josh’s waist, fingers playing the buckle. “Can you be quiet for me, Captain?”" -Olivia
If you're a fan of hockey romance you're going to want to add this to your TBH. This really hits the mark and you can feel the love for the game throughout the story. You will laugh, cry, feel all the feels in this heartfelt and cozy love story. The spice is perfectly done as well, hot! I am so glad I picked this up and it has easily made it into my favourites. I don't generally read a book twice but I could easily read this one again and again. I am so excited for future stories in the Florida Flames series! Here is to an amazing new author, please like, follow them and grab your copy to also enjoy this amazing debut book! I see more amazing stories from this author and you won't want to miss out!
Capturing the Captain straight out of the gate captures your attention and keeps hold of you until the very end. The book is a very sweet he falls hard, fast instalove novella that does not disappoint, only rises to easy reading perfection. This is a cozy and heartfelt book that you can easily burn through within a day depending on your speed, because of course you won't want to put it down. The spice in this is steamy but not too much just that perfect balance of spice and plot that makes a book really good.
Olivia woods is a photographer hoping to get a job as a sports photographer when she literally falls right over herself when she sees a group of hockey player hunks. Suddenly a dashing Josh Evans and Captain of the Florida flames is introducing himself. Such an adorable meet-cute! They fall hard and fast but the players were warned not to go near Olivia because of the last photographers indiscretions. They start a secret relationship but just like most secrets they don't stay in the dark for long. Will they risk it all for love?
Olivia and Josh were absolutely adorable together. One of my favourite tropes is fall hard and fast and it's done so well in this. When you know you know and you could feel that in the pages when these two were together. Soulmate energy for sure! I loved the build up, tension and yes I'll admit even the third act break-up. Hear me out I know I usually really don't like third act break-ups but this one was done really well and one of those necessary ones. You'll recover, it's okay. I don't want to spoil anything so I can only hint but my favourite trope also happens in this and I absolutely loved that for them. Their HEA was so sweet!
I loved all the characters in this and they added so much to the story. Olivia of course I could relate to reminded me so much of myself, sweet yet fierce and determined. She has the kindest of hearts that would do anything for those she cared about. Josh is that golden retriever type man with such kindness and equally bold. When he falls he falls hard, sign me up for this book boyfriend I'll take one please! Sasha was such a spitfire and attitude to boot but that loyal friend you want at your back. She brought a lot of sass and fun to the story. I'm definitely a fan of Conor as he's so funny and has that demeanor that just draws attention. You could easily tell under all the ego and laughs he has a really sensitive side. The other hockey guys were wonderful too and I hope to get to know them better in future books.
Some of my favourite sayings from the book-
"This woman is a Goddess and I will happily worship her every chance I get." - Josh
"If I had to choose between living a life with you and living a life playing hockey, I would choose you every time." -Josh
"An evil smirk plays on my lips before I whisper into Josh’s ear. “There’s only one thing that's gonna keep me quiet.” I lower to my knees, hands on the belt around Josh’s waist, fingers playing the buckle. “Can you be quiet for me, Captain?”" -Olivia
If you're a fan of hockey romance you're going to want to add this to your TBH. This really hits the mark and you can feel the love for the game throughout the story. You will laugh, cry, feel all the feels in this heartfelt and cozy love story. The spice is perfectly done as well, hot! I am so glad I picked this up and it has easily made it into my favourites. I don't generally read a book twice but I could easily read this one again and again. I am so excited for future stories in the Florida Flames series! Here is to an amazing new author, please like, follow them and grab your copy to also enjoy this amazing debut book! I see more amazing stories from this author and you won't want to miss out!
Review of advance copy received from Author
ARC REVIEW
Can't say enough good things about this beautiful love story! I devoured this book in a single day. As a huge fan of The Deal, I'm in my hockey era at the moment, so of course when I saw the premise of this book I was intrigued. The concept had a lot of potential and I appreciated the author's creativity by making the story unique and different. I struggled a bit with the pacing and character development because it felt like Josh and Liv's story escalated a bit too quickly, with both of them having a bit of an "insta-love" scenario from the get-go. Personally I like to see a bit more struggle before the relationship is established, especially considering Olivia was still recovering from a controlling relationship. This is more of a personal preference than a critique on the book itself, because I felt that they both managed to overcome individual struggles to make the relationship work throughout the book (Olivia's trust issues with her ex and Josh's history as a player). Josh really put in the work to gain Olivia's trust and worked through her issues with such patience that it was hard not to fall in love with him. I particularly enjoyed the Karaoke scene and how much Josh continually protects and defends Olivia from Ryan, her horrible ex.
Overall this was a solid read, and I enjoyed it thoroughly. It's got so many great tropes, a bit of forbidden romance because Olivia works for the hockey team Josh is the captain of, and a great story of healing, growing and learning to trust. Great character development and highly recommend for fans of The Deal by Elle Kennedy, Unsteady by Peyton Corrine, and Power Play by Chelsea Curto.
Can't say enough good things about this beautiful love story! I devoured this book in a single day. As a huge fan of The Deal, I'm in my hockey era at the moment, so of course when I saw the premise of this book I was intrigued. The concept had a lot of potential and I appreciated the author's creativity by making the story unique and different. I struggled a bit with the pacing and character development because it felt like Josh and Liv's story escalated a bit too quickly, with both of them having a bit of an "insta-love" scenario from the get-go. Personally I like to see a bit more struggle before the relationship is established, especially considering Olivia was still recovering from a controlling relationship. This is more of a personal preference than a critique on the book itself, because I felt that they both managed to overcome individual struggles to make the relationship work throughout the book (Olivia's trust issues with her ex and Josh's history as a player). Josh really put in the work to gain Olivia's trust and worked through her issues with such patience that it was hard not to fall in love with him. I particularly enjoyed the Karaoke scene and how much Josh continually protects and defends Olivia from Ryan, her horrible ex.
Overall this was a solid read, and I enjoyed it thoroughly. It's got so many great tropes, a bit of forbidden romance because Olivia works for the hockey team Josh is the captain of, and a great story of healing, growing and learning to trust. Great character development and highly recommend for fans of The Deal by Elle Kennedy, Unsteady by Peyton Corrine, and Power Play by Chelsea Curto.
Review of advance copy received from Author
Capturing the Captain is sworn worthy!
I had the greatest privilege to read this book as an ARC reader and it did not disappoint. I will definitely be keeping my eye on this author for future reads.
If you find yourself in a Garrett and Hannah slump this Hockey Romance is for you. I feel in love with Josh and Olivia instantly. E. J. Campbell has brought all my emotions to life with this book. She has made me laugh, I felt giddiness that made me kick my feet because it so good, too tears.
Olivia moves to Florida to be closer to her best friend after a bad breakup. Upon getting her dream interview to be a photographer for an NHL hockey team she meets Josh, the Captain of the said Hockey team. Sparks fly but will it be as simple as we all hope for it to be. Will the past come back to ruin everything? Can Olivia capture the captain?
I loved the supporting characters. The love you feel from Sasha for Olivia to the bond between Josh and Conor is amazing.
I can't wait to see what's in store for the next couple. I have my guess who it will be but no spoilers from me! 🤫
Tropes:
Forbidden Romance
He Falls First
MMC Golden Retriever
Hockey Romance
Workplace Romance
FMC Starting Over
Spice 🌶🌶🌶
I had the greatest privilege to read this book as an ARC reader and it did not disappoint. I will definitely be keeping my eye on this author for future reads.
If you find yourself in a Garrett and Hannah slump this Hockey Romance is for you. I feel in love with Josh and Olivia instantly. E. J. Campbell has brought all my emotions to life with this book. She has made me laugh, I felt giddiness that made me kick my feet because it so good, too tears.
Olivia moves to Florida to be closer to her best friend after a bad breakup. Upon getting her dream interview to be a photographer for an NHL hockey team she meets Josh, the Captain of the said Hockey team. Sparks fly but will it be as simple as we all hope for it to be. Will the past come back to ruin everything? Can Olivia capture the captain?
I loved the supporting characters. The love you feel from Sasha for Olivia to the bond between Josh and Conor is amazing.
I can't wait to see what's in store for the next couple. I have my guess who it will be but no spoilers from me! 🤫
Tropes:
Forbidden Romance
He Falls First
MMC Golden Retriever
Hockey Romance
Workplace Romance
FMC Starting Over
Spice 🌶🌶🌶
June 6, 2026
Capturing the Captain absolutely stole my heart. I was hooked from start to finish and couldn’t get enough of this story.
Olivia and Josh’s relationship was so pure and beautiful from the very beginning. They definitely had their ups and downs, but watching them work through everything together made their journey all the more rewarding.
I also loved the side characters and found myself just as invested in them. Conor and Sasha especially caught my attention, and the tension between them was enough to fuel a fire. I’m really hoping we get more of their story in future books.
If you’re looking for a sports romance that perfectly balances spice, emotion, and lovable characters, then I would definitely recommend this one. I absolutely loved every minute of it
Olivia and Josh’s relationship was so pure and beautiful from the very beginning. They definitely had their ups and downs, but watching them work through everything together made their journey all the more rewarding.
I also loved the side characters and found myself just as invested in them. Conor and Sasha especially caught my attention, and the tension between them was enough to fuel a fire. I’m really hoping we get more of their story in future books.
If you’re looking for a sports romance that perfectly balances spice, emotion, and lovable characters, then I would definitely recommend this one. I absolutely loved every minute of it
This entire review has been hidden because of spoilers.
Review of advance copy received from Author
I fell in love with Olivia and Josh’s story in just the first chapter. I can’t say that I knew how their story would play out, and that makes for great writing by the author. E.J. Campbell (Erin) has a flare for keeping the plot moving along, even though there were mishaps that could’ve thrown the audience off kilter. If you love reading about forbidden love, this is a story you’ll want to read and follow. Erin, please tell us that their story continues! Definitely recommend this book.
Review of advance copy received from Author
Thank you so much for the ARC. My first ARC of 2026 and honestly first in a few years. What a book, I couldn’t put it down!! Loved all of the characters especially Olivia the MFC (added points for having the same name as me😂). Definitely going on my to buy a physical copy when it releases.
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