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Pucking Daddies
Mile High Coach: A Pucking Daddies Standalone
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Expected 18 Aug 26I joined the mile high club with a silver fox stranger.
Turns out he's the NHL Coach at my new job. And he wants to give me the one thing I want most in the world.
Our first-class hook up should have ended when we landed. Imagine how my heart stopped when I walked into his office.
But we're in a no-fly zone.
I have rules and he doesn't do relationships. Plus he's decades off-limits. Even if he does have a cocky smirk and a nice ass.
Then he finds out I'm on a mission to have a baby. And makes me a scandalous "I'll be your baby daddy."
But not how you think.
No cups. No labs. Just him.
Deep inside me.
Me calling his name.
He's going to get me pregnant the old-fashioned way.
This is Coach Clark's story from the Baltimore Blue Crabs—a spicy, forbidden age gap romance with mile-high heat, workplace tension, and one very unexpected baby deal. Full-length, no cliffhanger, and a guaranteed HEA.
Turns out he's the NHL Coach at my new job. And he wants to give me the one thing I want most in the world.
Our first-class hook up should have ended when we landed. Imagine how my heart stopped when I walked into his office.
But we're in a no-fly zone.
I have rules and he doesn't do relationships. Plus he's decades off-limits. Even if he does have a cocky smirk and a nice ass.
Then he finds out I'm on a mission to have a baby. And makes me a scandalous "I'll be your baby daddy."
But not how you think.
No cups. No labs. Just him.
Deep inside me.
Me calling his name.
He's going to get me pregnant the old-fashioned way.
This is Coach Clark's story from the Baltimore Blue Crabs—a spicy, forbidden age gap romance with mile-high heat, workplace tension, and one very unexpected baby deal. Full-length, no cliffhanger, and a guaranteed HEA.
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Expected publication August 18, 2026
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January 30, 2026DNF @ 44%
I wanted to like this book much more than I actually did because the tropes sounded interesting and right up my alley. But the execution was lacking and even now that they’re hooking up in her office, I didn’t feel any chemistry between them at all.
I wanted to like this book much more than I actually did because the tropes sounded interesting and right up my alley. But the execution was lacking and even now that they’re hooking up in her office, I didn’t feel any chemistry between them at all.
July 5, 2025
This blends workplace tension, forbidden attraction, and a high-heat baby-making pact. The story follows a chance mile-high hookup between a younger professional and a silver-fox NHL coach—only for them to discover they’ll be working together. What unfolds is spicy, and emotionally charged with a bit of banter, power dynamics, and unexpected vulnerability. It's light hearted in places but with enough emotional drama that makes you keep reading... enjoyable.
I received a free copy of this book and am voluntarily leaving a review.
I received a free copy of this book and am voluntarily leaving a review.
July 10, 2026
Hockey coach and business manager have a w/ benefits contract to make a baby. They catch feelings and mild drama ensues. Nice characters and plot moves quickly enough. Mature characters did not act very mature 👴🏻🤌 on the steamy side of things. coach is a machine in the sac 🤌🤌🥵🫠
October 1, 2025
3.25 🌟
Honestly, not a bad read, just kind of bland. The progression from one night stand to colleague to fuck buddy turned surrogate was also quite jarring.
Honestly, not a bad read, just kind of bland. The progression from one night stand to colleague to fuck buddy turned surrogate was also quite jarring.
July 3, 2025
I knew this story was going to be amazing and it was! Harrison and Lovie have electric chemistry. Harrison and Lovie were both kind and caring and made the perfect pair. This book had it all; low drama, steamy moments and great humor. Another amazing book by Mia Mara!
I received a free copy of this book and am voluntarily leaving a review.
I received a free copy of this book and am voluntarily leaving a review.
July 15, 2025
I give this book 5 stars. I voluntarily reviewed this book. The author has written a great story between Harry and Lovie. This book was well written. It was hard to put down.
August 19, 2025
I was mainly trying to use this book as a pallet cleanser but then it just started pissing me off. The whole thing with the wife and best friend “they cheated but it’s been 15 years and they’re sorry” f that! Seriously pissed me off when the author started to push the MMC to forgive them because no f her and f him and just leave the poor guy alone geez!
July 31, 2025
Mile High Coach is Book 5 of the Pucking Daddies series. It's a steamy, OTT, age-gap, office sports romance. Lovie is a 33-year-old smart and sassy consultant who wants to have a baby. Harrison "Harry" is a 47l8-year-old hunky silver fox and coach for the Baltimore Blue Crabs hockey team. The two meet on a plane ride and have a hot mile-high encounter. When Lovie walks into her new consultant job for the Baltimore Crabs, she sees the man who rocked her world. He doesn't do kids and relationships, but when he finds out she wants to have a baby, he offers to help the old-fashioned way. Real feelings develop. Their chemistry was hot, the banter was funny, and the ending was so happy. I loved it.
July 16, 2025
She has seen him all over TV and watched his interviews and stuff, yet she didn't recognise him before sleeping with him? Feed this line of bullshit to someone else.
August 2, 2026
ALC kindly provided for Podium in exchange for an honest review
I didn't quite know what to expect from this book because I'd never read Mia Mara before, but the synopsis really caught my attention, and I'm so happy to say I enjoyed reading Lovie & Harrison, both characters have complex and interesting backstories, their love story and the pregnancy plot.
Lovie won my heart immediately! First of all, I loved that the author portrayed her journey to motherhood realistically, showing me Lovie's emotional toll, her financial difficulties, and all the requirements she had to meet to get pregnant. I also felt for her, reading about her constant worries for her father's well-being and learning about her family's tragedies, but I also fell in love with her conversations with her sister, the way the plot with her father unfolds, and how beautiful the three of them are as a family.
I had mixed feelings about Harrison, especially when I got to the point in the story where he acknowledges why his marriage failed, because I felt he wasn't taking responsibility for his part in that failure, but I enjoyed reading him toward the end of the book with a different perspective; it was one of the things I liked most about him. I also loved reading about his passion for this important and personal project, how he fights Lovie to make it a reality, and, of course, how he falls head over heels for her.
Lovie & Harrison have a peculiar but interesting beginning: I loved that their physical attraction was the main reason for what happens on the plane, because when they meet again as unexpected colleagues, everything is even more surprising for both of them. I also really enjoyed the tension between them, not just because of the attraction, but also for work-related reasons. I LOVED that Lovie knew how to set boundaries when Harrison was being difficult, how flirtatious he was before they reached their agreement, and how much he cared for her afterward. Plus, I found Lovie's calendar hilarious. Another thing I loved was the conflict surrounding this romance and what it triggered for both of them, although I have to say that everything was resolved so quickly that I didn't quite understand what happened.
🎧Audiobook Review🎧
🏒Narrators: Stephanie Rose & Ryan Hudson
💙Dual narration
🏒Narration: 5/5
When I requested this audiobook, the form indicated that the narration would be a duet, so my expectations were misplaced in that regard. However, despite that, I really enjoyed the narrators' work. They were new to me and a pleasant surprise.
Stephanie Rose is largely one of the reasons I loved Lovie so much because I really liked the way this narrator portrayed the most vulnerable moments of this woman, especially when she remembers her mother and talks to her sister.
Ryan Hudson was fantastic! I think this narrator captured perfectly Harrison's flirtatious, sometimes grumpy, and very strong personality. I especially loved him in those moments when he starts to fall in love with Lovie and is always there for her.
🏒Lovie: 4.5/5
🏒Harrison: 4/5
🏒plot: 4/5
🏒love story: 4.5/5
🏒secondary characters: 5/5
🏒cover: 5/5
🥵2/5
ALC amablemente proporcionada por Podium a cambio de una reseña honesta
No sabía muy bien qué esperar de este libro porque nunca había leído a Mia Mara, pero la sinopsis llamó mucho mi atención y me hace muy feliz decir que disfruté mucho leyendo a Lovie & Harrison, con ambos como personajes con historias complejas e interesantes, con su historia de amor y la trama del embarazo.
Lovie se ganó mi corazón de inmediato! En primer lugar, me gustó que la autora presentara su camino hacia la maternidad de una manera real dejándome ver el desgaste emocional de Lovie, sus dificultades económicas y todos los requisitos que tiene que cumplir para lograr embarazarse. También sufrí leyendo sus preocupaciones constantes por el bienestar de su papá, conociendo las tragedias de su familia, pero también me enamoré de sus conversaciones con su hermana, de la manera en la que la trama con su papá avanza y de lo hermosos que son los tres como familia.
Con Harrison tuve sentimientos encontrados, especialmente cuando llegué al punto de la historia en el que él reconoce porque falló en su matrimonio porque sentí que no se estaba haciendo responsable de su parte en ese fracaso, pero me gustó leerlo hacia el final del libro con una perspectiva diferente, fue una de las cosas que más me gustó de él. También me encantó leerlo apasionado por ese proyecto tan importante y personal que tiene, como lucha con Lovie para hacerlo realidad, y obviamente, la manera en la que se enamora perdidamente de ella.
Lovie & Harrison tienen un inicio peculiar pero interesante: me encantó que su atracción física fuera el principal motivo para lo que pasa en el avión porque cuando se encuentran de nuevo como compañeros de trabajo inesperados todo es aún más sorpresivo para los dos. También disfruté mucho con la tensión que hay entre ambos, no solo por esa atracción, si no por motivos de trabajo, AMÉ que Lovie supiera como poner limites en sus decisiones cuando Harrison se ponía difícil, lo coqueto que fue él antes de que llegaran a su arreglo, y lo mucho que cuidaba de ella después, además, de que el calendario de Lovie me pareció muy divertido. Otra cosa que me encantó fue el conflicto de este romance y lo que desencadenó para ambos, aunque tengo que decir que todo se solucionó tan rápido que no entendí muy bien qué pasó.
🎧Reseña del audiolibro🎧
🏒narradores: Stephanie Rose & Ryan Hudson
💙narración dual
🏒narración: 5/5
Cuando solicité esta ALC, el formulario indicaba que la narración era en dueto, así que mis expectativas estaban equivocadas en ese aspecto, pero a pesar de eso me gustó mucho el trabajo de los narradores, fueron nuevos para mi y fueron una grata sorpresa.
Stephanie Rose es en gran parte una de las razones por las que amé tanto a Lovie porque me gustó mucho la manera en la que esta narradora interpretó los momentos más vulnerables de esta mujer, especialmente cuando recuerda a su mamá y habla con su hermana.
Ryan Hudson me encantó! creo que este narrador interpretó perfectamente la personalidad coqueta, a veces gruñona y muy fuerte de Harrison, lo amé especialmente en esos momentos en los que él empieza a enamorarse de Lovie y siempre está ahí para ella.
🏒Lovie: 4.5/5
🏒Harrison: 4/5
🏒trama: 4/5
🏒historia de amor: 4.5/5
🏒personajes secundarios: 5/5
🏒portada: 5/5
🥵2/5
I didn't quite know what to expect from this book because I'd never read Mia Mara before, but the synopsis really caught my attention, and I'm so happy to say I enjoyed reading Lovie & Harrison, both characters have complex and interesting backstories, their love story and the pregnancy plot.
Lovie won my heart immediately! First of all, I loved that the author portrayed her journey to motherhood realistically, showing me Lovie's emotional toll, her financial difficulties, and all the requirements she had to meet to get pregnant. I also felt for her, reading about her constant worries for her father's well-being and learning about her family's tragedies, but I also fell in love with her conversations with her sister, the way the plot with her father unfolds, and how beautiful the three of them are as a family.
I had mixed feelings about Harrison, especially when I got to the point in the story where he acknowledges why his marriage failed, because I felt he wasn't taking responsibility for his part in that failure, but I enjoyed reading him toward the end of the book with a different perspective; it was one of the things I liked most about him. I also loved reading about his passion for this important and personal project, how he fights Lovie to make it a reality, and, of course, how he falls head over heels for her.
Lovie & Harrison have a peculiar but interesting beginning: I loved that their physical attraction was the main reason for what happens on the plane, because when they meet again as unexpected colleagues, everything is even more surprising for both of them. I also really enjoyed the tension between them, not just because of the attraction, but also for work-related reasons. I LOVED that Lovie knew how to set boundaries when Harrison was being difficult, how flirtatious he was before they reached their agreement, and how much he cared for her afterward. Plus, I found Lovie's calendar hilarious. Another thing I loved was the conflict surrounding this romance and what it triggered for both of them, although I have to say that everything was resolved so quickly that I didn't quite understand what happened.
🎧Audiobook Review🎧
🏒Narrators: Stephanie Rose & Ryan Hudson
💙Dual narration
🏒Narration: 5/5
When I requested this audiobook, the form indicated that the narration would be a duet, so my expectations were misplaced in that regard. However, despite that, I really enjoyed the narrators' work. They were new to me and a pleasant surprise.
Stephanie Rose is largely one of the reasons I loved Lovie so much because I really liked the way this narrator portrayed the most vulnerable moments of this woman, especially when she remembers her mother and talks to her sister.
Ryan Hudson was fantastic! I think this narrator captured perfectly Harrison's flirtatious, sometimes grumpy, and very strong personality. I especially loved him in those moments when he starts to fall in love with Lovie and is always there for her.
🏒Lovie: 4.5/5
🏒Harrison: 4/5
🏒plot: 4/5
🏒love story: 4.5/5
🏒secondary characters: 5/5
🏒cover: 5/5
🥵2/5
ALC amablemente proporcionada por Podium a cambio de una reseña honesta
No sabía muy bien qué esperar de este libro porque nunca había leído a Mia Mara, pero la sinopsis llamó mucho mi atención y me hace muy feliz decir que disfruté mucho leyendo a Lovie & Harrison, con ambos como personajes con historias complejas e interesantes, con su historia de amor y la trama del embarazo.
Lovie se ganó mi corazón de inmediato! En primer lugar, me gustó que la autora presentara su camino hacia la maternidad de una manera real dejándome ver el desgaste emocional de Lovie, sus dificultades económicas y todos los requisitos que tiene que cumplir para lograr embarazarse. También sufrí leyendo sus preocupaciones constantes por el bienestar de su papá, conociendo las tragedias de su familia, pero también me enamoré de sus conversaciones con su hermana, de la manera en la que la trama con su papá avanza y de lo hermosos que son los tres como familia.
Con Harrison tuve sentimientos encontrados, especialmente cuando llegué al punto de la historia en el que él reconoce porque falló en su matrimonio porque sentí que no se estaba haciendo responsable de su parte en ese fracaso, pero me gustó leerlo hacia el final del libro con una perspectiva diferente, fue una de las cosas que más me gustó de él. También me encantó leerlo apasionado por ese proyecto tan importante y personal que tiene, como lucha con Lovie para hacerlo realidad, y obviamente, la manera en la que se enamora perdidamente de ella.
Lovie & Harrison tienen un inicio peculiar pero interesante: me encantó que su atracción física fuera el principal motivo para lo que pasa en el avión porque cuando se encuentran de nuevo como compañeros de trabajo inesperados todo es aún más sorpresivo para los dos. También disfruté mucho con la tensión que hay entre ambos, no solo por esa atracción, si no por motivos de trabajo, AMÉ que Lovie supiera como poner limites en sus decisiones cuando Harrison se ponía difícil, lo coqueto que fue él antes de que llegaran a su arreglo, y lo mucho que cuidaba de ella después, además, de que el calendario de Lovie me pareció muy divertido. Otra cosa que me encantó fue el conflicto de este romance y lo que desencadenó para ambos, aunque tengo que decir que todo se solucionó tan rápido que no entendí muy bien qué pasó.
🎧Reseña del audiolibro🎧
🏒narradores: Stephanie Rose & Ryan Hudson
💙narración dual
🏒narración: 5/5
Cuando solicité esta ALC, el formulario indicaba que la narración era en dueto, así que mis expectativas estaban equivocadas en ese aspecto, pero a pesar de eso me gustó mucho el trabajo de los narradores, fueron nuevos para mi y fueron una grata sorpresa.
Stephanie Rose es en gran parte una de las razones por las que amé tanto a Lovie porque me gustó mucho la manera en la que esta narradora interpretó los momentos más vulnerables de esta mujer, especialmente cuando recuerda a su mamá y habla con su hermana.
Ryan Hudson me encantó! creo que este narrador interpretó perfectamente la personalidad coqueta, a veces gruñona y muy fuerte de Harrison, lo amé especialmente en esos momentos en los que él empieza a enamorarse de Lovie y siempre está ahí para ella.
🏒Lovie: 4.5/5
🏒Harrison: 4/5
🏒trama: 4/5
🏒historia de amor: 4.5/5
🏒personajes secundarios: 5/5
🏒portada: 5/5
🥵2/5
July 18, 2025
This book caught my eye due to the male MC ends up being a coach instead of a player and that is very different. There were a lot of things going on in the background pushing Lovie to do certain things which turn out ok. I liked this book, a HEA story but not like the regular ones that are out there. Enjoyable book, I will probably read the others in this series.
I received a free copy of this book and am voluntarily leaving a review.
I received a free copy of this book and am voluntarily leaving a review.
July 26, 2026
Mile High Coach
Pucking Daddies 5
By: Mia Mara
Narrated by: Stephanie Rose, Ryan Hudson
Harrison and Lovie meet in an airplane and enjoy a one night stand. No names, and she disappears before he can get any information, he is happy to see her walk into his meeting as the new consultant. But she does whatever she can to ignore him and keep their time secret. As time goes by, and their paths cross he finds out that she wants to have a baby, and he offers her the chance but it has to be made the old fashioned way. He doesn't want commitment or family, so a contract is drafted and the two begin the process. The dates, the time spent together, the spicy times all kept me on edge just waiting for something to go wrong. Mia Mara just kept things going with just the right amount of angst and passion to create this fabulous age gap listen, and I could not have enjoyed it more.
Stephanie Rose and Ryan Hudson dive right into their characters and deliver an amazing performance. Rose is Lovie and she easily gives her all the feels. So many things to think about with work, baby, older man, and each feeling is easily translated in her voice. Ryan Hudson is Harrison, knowing what he wants and what he doesn't but not quite sure how to get it. His commanding voice melts the heart. Loved these two and their portrayals in this one.
Pucking Daddies 5
By: Mia Mara
Narrated by: Stephanie Rose, Ryan Hudson
Harrison and Lovie meet in an airplane and enjoy a one night stand. No names, and she disappears before he can get any information, he is happy to see her walk into his meeting as the new consultant. But she does whatever she can to ignore him and keep their time secret. As time goes by, and their paths cross he finds out that she wants to have a baby, and he offers her the chance but it has to be made the old fashioned way. He doesn't want commitment or family, so a contract is drafted and the two begin the process. The dates, the time spent together, the spicy times all kept me on edge just waiting for something to go wrong. Mia Mara just kept things going with just the right amount of angst and passion to create this fabulous age gap listen, and I could not have enjoyed it more.
Stephanie Rose and Ryan Hudson dive right into their characters and deliver an amazing performance. Rose is Lovie and she easily gives her all the feels. So many things to think about with work, baby, older man, and each feeling is easily translated in her voice. Ryan Hudson is Harrison, knowing what he wants and what he doesn't but not quite sure how to get it. His commanding voice melts the heart. Loved these two and their portrayals in this one.
August 6, 2026
I absolutely loved listening to Mile High Coach! Ryan Hudson knocks it into the net (pun intended) with his amazing New England accent and gruff alpha male vibes. The narrators brought so much personality, emotion, and depth to the characters that it felt like I was right there with them through every moment.
The voice acting was phenomenal, especially when it came to capturing the witty banter, emotional vulnerability, and simmering tension between the main characters. Their performances made the chemistry feel even more intense and authentic, and I found myself looking for excuses to keep listening. I did a lot of walking in the past couple of days to get listneing time in.
What really stood out to me was the balance between the heartfelt romance and the undeniable attraction between the characters. The setting is somewhat implausible but it works because they are so drawn to each other. Once you learn their backstories it just makes sense why. Watching their relationship grow from tension and push-and-pull moments into something genuine, supportive, and deeply moving had me completely invested.
This audiobook delivered everything I wanted: incredible narration, unforgettable chemistry, plenty of romantic tension, and a heartwarming love story that left me smiling, smirking and blushing. This is a fun romance that I think was made better by listening.
The voice acting was phenomenal, especially when it came to capturing the witty banter, emotional vulnerability, and simmering tension between the main characters. Their performances made the chemistry feel even more intense and authentic, and I found myself looking for excuses to keep listening. I did a lot of walking in the past couple of days to get listneing time in.
What really stood out to me was the balance between the heartfelt romance and the undeniable attraction between the characters. The setting is somewhat implausible but it works because they are so drawn to each other. Once you learn their backstories it just makes sense why. Watching their relationship grow from tension and push-and-pull moments into something genuine, supportive, and deeply moving had me completely invested.
This audiobook delivered everything I wanted: incredible narration, unforgettable chemistry, plenty of romantic tension, and a heartwarming love story that left me smiling, smirking and blushing. This is a fun romance that I think was made better by listening.
July 22, 2025
As someone who is currently going through medical issues with a father, I really connected with Lovie! I loved seeing the fact that her father grew as the family did and fought to be better for them. Honestly, I wish my dad could do the same.
The banter and spice between Harrison and Lovie was chef's kiss! I couldn't get enough.
I've been experiencing some pretty heartbreaking things lately so my head hasn't really been in the right place to read about romance. But Mile High Coach made me want to read it! I was sucked in from the blurb and along for the ride. A ride I didn't turn back from.
Mia Mara is quickly becoming one of my favorite authors, with this book being no exception!
Mile High Coach includes:
A Baby Making Contract
Silver haired coach
Forbidden attraction
Workplace drama
Romance
HOCKEY
Banter
Emotionally gripping watch the vulnerability rise to the surface
Steam
A storyline that grows as the book goes on
So in conclusion - this book is the perfect mix of light hearted but also has emotional scenes to keep you going along the way! I highly recommend!
The banter and spice between Harrison and Lovie was chef's kiss! I couldn't get enough.
I've been experiencing some pretty heartbreaking things lately so my head hasn't really been in the right place to read about romance. But Mile High Coach made me want to read it! I was sucked in from the blurb and along for the ride. A ride I didn't turn back from.
Mia Mara is quickly becoming one of my favorite authors, with this book being no exception!
Mile High Coach includes:
A Baby Making Contract
Silver haired coach
Forbidden attraction
Workplace drama
Romance
HOCKEY
Banter
Emotionally gripping watch the vulnerability rise to the surface
Steam
A storyline that grows as the book goes on
So in conclusion - this book is the perfect mix of light hearted but also has emotional scenes to keep you going along the way! I highly recommend!
July 14, 2025
𝖙𝖗𝖔𝖕𝖊𝖘/𝖙𝖗𝖎𝖌𝖌𝖊𝖗𝖘 𝖇𝖊𝖑𝖔𝖜 ↴
‼️𝘮𝘢𝘺 𝘣𝘦 𝘤𝘰𝘯𝘴𝘪𝘥𝘦𝘳𝘦𝘥 𝘴𝘱𝘰𝘪𝘭𝘦𝘳𝘺‼️
~~~~~
𝖘𝖊𝖗𝖎𝖊𝖘: Pucking Daddies
𝖍𝖊𝖆/𝖈𝖑𝖎𝖋𝖋𝖍𝖆𝖓𝖌𝖊𝖗: standalone/hea
𝖌𝖊𝖓𝖗𝖊: hockey romance
𝖈𝖔𝖚𝖕𝖑𝖊: Harrison & Lovie
♥️ 𝖙𝖗𝖔𝖕𝖊𝖘 - large age gap (33/48), silver fox, NHL coach x employee, forbidden, baby contract, enemies to lovers, no-strings
🧨 𝖘𝖕𝖎𝖈𝖊 - risqué mile high club, workplace tension, desk action, giver, jersey moment
⛔️ 𝖙𝖗𝖎𝖌𝖌𝖊𝖗𝖘 - heavy fertility discussions
────── ⋆⋅𝖒𝖞 𝖙𝖍𝖔𝖚𝖌𝖍𝖙𝖘 ⋅⋆ ──────
First things first, that contract and their initial discussion of the logistics, was top tier reading. It gripped me so fast into the book, I got whiplash.
The words strictly business were at the forefront of my mind, and full transparency… it added that extra heat!
So much so that every time the lines blurred between said “business” and “pleasure” I was mentally smudging them myself because I was accepting nothing less than these two being total endgame.
Non-negotiable. Signed, sealed, delivered. Bang the gavel, case closed.
⌢⌢⌢⌢⌢⌢ ⌢⌢⌢⌢⌢⌢ ⌢⌢⌢⌢⌢⌢ ⌢⌢⌢⌢⌢⌢ ⌢⌢
⇉ 𝘵𝘩𝘪𝘴 𝘪𝘴 𝘕𝘖𝘛 𝘢 𝘤𝘰𝘮𝘱𝘭𝘦𝘵𝘦 𝘭𝘪𝘴𝘵, 𝘳𝘦𝘢𝘥𝘦𝘳 𝘥𝘪𝘴𝘤𝘳𝘦𝘵𝘪𝘰𝘯 𝘪𝘴 𝘢𝘥𝘷𝘪𝘴𝘦𝘥.
‼️𝘮𝘢𝘺 𝘣𝘦 𝘤𝘰𝘯𝘴𝘪𝘥𝘦𝘳𝘦𝘥 𝘴𝘱𝘰𝘪𝘭𝘦𝘳𝘺‼️
~~~~~
𝖘𝖊𝖗𝖎𝖊𝖘: Pucking Daddies
𝖍𝖊𝖆/𝖈𝖑𝖎𝖋𝖋𝖍𝖆𝖓𝖌𝖊𝖗: standalone/hea
𝖌𝖊𝖓𝖗𝖊: hockey romance
𝖈𝖔𝖚𝖕𝖑𝖊: Harrison & Lovie
♥️ 𝖙𝖗𝖔𝖕𝖊𝖘 - large age gap (33/48), silver fox, NHL coach x employee, forbidden, baby contract, enemies to lovers, no-strings
🧨 𝖘𝖕𝖎𝖈𝖊 - risqué mile high club, workplace tension, desk action, giver, jersey moment
⛔️ 𝖙𝖗𝖎𝖌𝖌𝖊𝖗𝖘 - heavy fertility discussions
────── ⋆⋅𝖒𝖞 𝖙𝖍𝖔𝖚𝖌𝖍𝖙𝖘 ⋅⋆ ──────
First things first, that contract and their initial discussion of the logistics, was top tier reading. It gripped me so fast into the book, I got whiplash.
The words strictly business were at the forefront of my mind, and full transparency… it added that extra heat!
So much so that every time the lines blurred between said “business” and “pleasure” I was mentally smudging them myself because I was accepting nothing less than these two being total endgame.
Non-negotiable. Signed, sealed, delivered. Bang the gavel, case closed.
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⇉ 𝘵𝘩𝘪𝘴 𝘪𝘴 𝘕𝘖𝘛 𝘢 𝘤𝘰𝘮𝘱𝘭𝘦𝘵𝘦 𝘭𝘪𝘴𝘵, 𝘳𝘦𝘢𝘥𝘦𝘳 𝘥𝘪𝘴𝘤𝘳𝘦𝘵𝘪𝘰𝘯 𝘪𝘴 𝘢𝘥𝘷𝘪𝘴𝘦𝘥.
July 25, 2025
Age is but a number
Having loved and married a man 13 years older than me, I'm really not a fan of these type relationships.
However, there is nothing wrong with this story or the couple who fall in love. Harrison is very much the well toned, sexy, retired athlete. He believes in his position, team, and himself enough to stay young.
Lovie is an old soul. She's logical, methodical, type A person with a structured life. She wants to be a mom? She seeks out a fertility clinic. She visits sperm banks for possible fathers. Research, planning, meticulous scheduling.
Harrison accidentally finds out and volunteers to help her the old fashioned way. What does Lovie do? She writes up a contract, shares her ovulation charts, scheduled "sessions", and treats it like a business venture.
But when they touch .... Fire!!! Unfortunately, you can't plan or schedule love. It's not straight forward or easy. Thankfully it doesn't have to be.
Does she get a baby and a happy ending? Let's just say, they have potential.
Having loved and married a man 13 years older than me, I'm really not a fan of these type relationships.
However, there is nothing wrong with this story or the couple who fall in love. Harrison is very much the well toned, sexy, retired athlete. He believes in his position, team, and himself enough to stay young.
Lovie is an old soul. She's logical, methodical, type A person with a structured life. She wants to be a mom? She seeks out a fertility clinic. She visits sperm banks for possible fathers. Research, planning, meticulous scheduling.
Harrison accidentally finds out and volunteers to help her the old fashioned way. What does Lovie do? She writes up a contract, shares her ovulation charts, scheduled "sessions", and treats it like a business venture.
But when they touch .... Fire!!! Unfortunately, you can't plan or schedule love. It's not straight forward or easy. Thankfully it doesn't have to be.
Does she get a baby and a happy ending? Let's just say, they have potential.
September 2, 2025
If I thought Lovie was a horrible name, Lovelace really took the cake
It’s so funny me because everyone has problems with the grammar and inconsistencies (that usually bothers me too) but almost every single character was so horrid that I can’t even be mad at things not lining up😂
First of all, Lovie was horrid. She was not qualified for the job she took. She was doing too much and putting herself where she should not. And when she said I’m gonna get these guys to the Stanley cup finals.. as if they weren’t there the year before. She also constantly nagged Harrison about not having the time for his players to do his program for underprivileged players.. yet she took the players whenever she wanted.. to do whatever the fuck she wanted. Make it make sense😀
Also the author trying to force Harrison to forgive his cheating ex wife and best friend. Disgusting. Leave the man alone, holy shit
Lovie’s family were the best people in the book, it’s crazy how different she was than them. She made me want to ram my head through a wall
It’s so funny me because everyone has problems with the grammar and inconsistencies (that usually bothers me too) but almost every single character was so horrid that I can’t even be mad at things not lining up😂
First of all, Lovie was horrid. She was not qualified for the job she took. She was doing too much and putting herself where she should not. And when she said I’m gonna get these guys to the Stanley cup finals.. as if they weren’t there the year before. She also constantly nagged Harrison about not having the time for his players to do his program for underprivileged players.. yet she took the players whenever she wanted.. to do whatever the fuck she wanted. Make it make sense😀
Also the author trying to force Harrison to forgive his cheating ex wife and best friend. Disgusting. Leave the man alone, holy shit
Lovie’s family were the best people in the book, it’s crazy how different she was than them. She made me want to ram my head through a wall
July 4, 2025
This is another book in the Pucking Daddies Series. If you like age-gap romances, you’ll love this one. Harrison is the Coach for the Baltimore Blue Crabs Hockey Team and a gorgeous silver fox. They met at the airport and end up sitting next to each other and eventually join the ‘mild high club’. She’s horrified when she starts her new job as a consultant for the Baltimore Blue Crabs Hockey Team and finds out he’s the coach. He has no interest in a relationship or children. He’s still processing the affair between his now ex wife and best friend. Their chemistry was off the charts and he agrees to help her with her mission to have a child. But she must abandon the fertility clinic and do it the old fashion way. Some drama, angst and soul searching but eventually an HEA and no cliffhanger. Cute, likable characters and a well developed story line. I read a free arc via the author and voluntarily chose to review it.
July 13, 2025
Mile High Coach is a spicy age-gap hockey romance that begins in the sky for MFC Lovie Waters as a first class mile high encounter with a silver fox, the same silver fox she meets the first day of a new job with the Baltimore Blue Crabs as their director of player development.
MMC Harrison Clark is the just as surprised coach, and is also now intrigued by this little twist of fate.
Lovie can’t afford to lose the job because of their little indiscretion, and swears him to secrecy. She needs the money for her dad’s medical costs, and her own IVF treatments.
Their story is loaded with fun, especially when Harrison finds out about Lovie’s sperm donor quest, and volunteers his services.
Loved the drama, personal vulnerability, family dynamics, and emotion that blended together in a rich and perfect matchup of wonderful writing, and great characters, who delivered an amazingly good read. HEA.
I received a free copy of this book and am voluntarily leaving a review.
MMC Harrison Clark is the just as surprised coach, and is also now intrigued by this little twist of fate.
Lovie can’t afford to lose the job because of their little indiscretion, and swears him to secrecy. She needs the money for her dad’s medical costs, and her own IVF treatments.
Their story is loaded with fun, especially when Harrison finds out about Lovie’s sperm donor quest, and volunteers his services.
Loved the drama, personal vulnerability, family dynamics, and emotion that blended together in a rich and perfect matchup of wonderful writing, and great characters, who delivered an amazingly good read. HEA.
I received a free copy of this book and am voluntarily leaving a review.
July 13, 2025
Mile High coach by Mia Mara is a story about Lovie who goes to work for a hockey team as an analyst to improve their game. Her dad needs help with his medical bills and the salary is good. She also wants a baby and is exploring IVF. Harrison is the team's coach and meets her on the airplane. They don't know they are going to to be connected at work. Harrison volunteers to impregnate her the "natural" way. What follows is a growing romance between the two until they are found out and it becomes a publicity issue
This is a sweet and delightful romance to brighten your day. Mia Mara writes characters with depth and a well written story that is always enjoyable. Her side characters are also interesting and help to round out the main characters. She builds a great world around hockey. I am not much of a hockey person, or even a sports person but this is definitely a book I recommend.
I received a free copy of this book and am voluntarily leaving a review.
This is a sweet and delightful romance to brighten your day. Mia Mara writes characters with depth and a well written story that is always enjoyable. Her side characters are also interesting and help to round out the main characters. She builds a great world around hockey. I am not much of a hockey person, or even a sports person but this is definitely a book I recommend.
I received a free copy of this book and am voluntarily leaving a review.
Review of advance copy received from Author
3.5 ⭐️⭐️⭐️
This was an enjoyable read. Harry and Lovie having that mile high encounter had me kicking my feet like get it girl!!! I wish I could see the look on their faces when they seen each other after and having to realize they had to work with one another. The workplace tension and the unexpected I’ll be your sperm donor was like okay I see you! When he mentioned doing it the old fashioned way I immediately was like oh they are going to break every rule they have in that contract cause there isn’t no way feelings were not going to come about. I wish that when their relationship came out that they would have talked it through instead of her running back home but I guess so drama was needed besides the ex wife/ex bf bs. I would never forgive!!! Loved the baby jersey part!!
Stephanie and Ryan really added to why I enjoyed the story! I felt like their tone fit each character perfectly! Really had me seeing the story play out in my head.
This was an enjoyable read. Harry and Lovie having that mile high encounter had me kicking my feet like get it girl!!! I wish I could see the look on their faces when they seen each other after and having to realize they had to work with one another. The workplace tension and the unexpected I’ll be your sperm donor was like okay I see you! When he mentioned doing it the old fashioned way I immediately was like oh they are going to break every rule they have in that contract cause there isn’t no way feelings were not going to come about. I wish that when their relationship came out that they would have talked it through instead of her running back home but I guess so drama was needed besides the ex wife/ex bf bs. I would never forgive!!! Loved the baby jersey part!!
Stephanie and Ryan really added to why I enjoyed the story! I felt like their tone fit each character perfectly! Really had me seeing the story play out in my head.
July 10, 2025
The vibes between Lovie and Harrison are electric when they first see each other at the airport. It doesn’t change when they realize that they will be working together. He resist her ideas about his team. He reminds her that he is the head coach. They bounce back and for with a push and pull attitude when it comes to the team routine . It is entertaining at best. I enjoy how they can’t keep their hands and eyes off each other. It’s a moving love story. It also has closure for some of the other characters such as her father, his ex- best friend and his ex- wife. I throughly enjoyed this book even if it did have a cliffhanger at the end. What were the results in the envelope- not that it mattered to Harrison- big sigh; swoon worthy moments.
I received a free copy of this book and am voluntarily leaving a review.
I received a free copy of this book and am voluntarily leaving a review.
July 14, 2025
Lovie is a consultant who uses data to help companies optimize performance. In this case, she is helping the Baltimore Blue Crabs optimize performance on the ice and on the business side. Basically, getting on Coach Harrison Clark's last nerve considering she was studying up on hockey when they met at the airport making their way to Baltimore.
When Harrison offers to help Lovie get pregnant the traditional method, can a contract prevent them from catching feelings?
Overall, this story has a nice build-up that was not overly drawn out but wasn't unrealistic considering the obstacles the leads needed to work through.
I received a free copy of this book and am voluntarily leaving a review.
When Harrison offers to help Lovie get pregnant the traditional method, can a contract prevent them from catching feelings?
Overall, this story has a nice build-up that was not overly drawn out but wasn't unrealistic considering the obstacles the leads needed to work through.
I received a free copy of this book and am voluntarily leaving a review.
July 28, 2026
3.5 ⭐️⭐️⭐️
This was an enjoyable read. Harry and Lovie having that mile high encounter had me kicking my feet like get it girl!!! I wish I could see the look on their faces when they seen each other after and having to realize they had to work with one another. The workplace tension and the unexpected I’ll be your sperm donor was like okay I see you! When he mentioned doing it the old fashioned way I immediately was like oh they are going to break every rule they have in that contract cause there isn’t no way feelings were not going to come about. I wish that when their relationship came out that they would have talked it through instead of her running back home but I guess so drama was needed besides the ex wife/ex bf bs. I would never forgive!!! Loved the baby jersey part!!!
This was an enjoyable read. Harry and Lovie having that mile high encounter had me kicking my feet like get it girl!!! I wish I could see the look on their faces when they seen each other after and having to realize they had to work with one another. The workplace tension and the unexpected I’ll be your sperm donor was like okay I see you! When he mentioned doing it the old fashioned way I immediately was like oh they are going to break every rule they have in that contract cause there isn’t no way feelings were not going to come about. I wish that when their relationship came out that they would have talked it through instead of her running back home but I guess so drama was needed besides the ex wife/ex bf bs. I would never forgive!!! Loved the baby jersey part!!!
July 15, 2025
This is such an awesome book and you need to check it out!!
I love how Harrison sees Lovie “Her sharp, exacting stare, the tone of her voice—she sounds like a mix between a CEO and an angry librarian”. Lovie see past Harrison’s surface as a silver to his deep need to care for her as well as share every moment with Lovie. Sometimes Lovie gets distracted with work but Harrison is there to take care of her, to feed her, and give her the support, love and attention she needs,
I love the idea of their baby making contract but was sad to read about section 2B. You need to get this book to find out more. Do it, you know you wanna!!
I love how Harrison sees Lovie “Her sharp, exacting stare, the tone of her voice—she sounds like a mix between a CEO and an angry librarian”. Lovie see past Harrison’s surface as a silver to his deep need to care for her as well as share every moment with Lovie. Sometimes Lovie gets distracted with work but Harrison is there to take care of her, to feed her, and give her the support, love and attention she needs,
I love the idea of their baby making contract but was sad to read about section 2B. You need to get this book to find out more. Do it, you know you wanna!!
July 5, 2025
What a storyline!!!!
How beautiful characters!!!!
What a great story!!!
Hockey, love, struggles, health, and ... and.... just so fabulous.
For some reason I like hockey stories and have thus read a bunch of them but earnestly I think this is the best that I have read in this genre!!!
If there were 10 stars available this story would get them all but there are only five stars available, so all five go to this story.
I received a free copy of this book and am voluntarily leaving a review.
How beautiful characters!!!!
What a great story!!!
Hockey, love, struggles, health, and ... and.... just so fabulous.
For some reason I like hockey stories and have thus read a bunch of them but earnestly I think this is the best that I have read in this genre!!!
If there were 10 stars available this story would get them all but there are only five stars available, so all five go to this story.
I received a free copy of this book and am voluntarily leaving a review.
July 21, 2025
great!!
I really liked this book Mile High Coach by Mia Mara. Mia is such a amazing author she writes in a way that makes you feel everything in the story. These two had chemistry that jumped off the page. I was stressed out thinking they weren’t going to end up together. Every part of this book was wonderful! I tried to read slow because I loved the story so much I didn’t want it to end. This book is a page turner don’t start it unless you have time to finish the book. It’s that good! I highly recommend this author and this book!
I really liked this book Mile High Coach by Mia Mara. Mia is such a amazing author she writes in a way that makes you feel everything in the story. These two had chemistry that jumped off the page. I was stressed out thinking they weren’t going to end up together. Every part of this book was wonderful! I tried to read slow because I loved the story so much I didn’t want it to end. This book is a page turner don’t start it unless you have time to finish the book. It’s that good! I highly recommend this author and this book!
July 3, 2025
Once I started to read this PHENOMENAL romance book I was hooked and even found myself taking my kindle to bed with me because I had to know how the romance between Harrison and Lovie turns out. I will say that Harrison and Lovie are WOW as well as this romance book right here by Mia. So now I need an iced coffee to get my day started since it was a late night of reading one heck of a 10-star romance book right here.
July 12, 2025
Harrison and Lovie have a hookup on an airplane before they find out they will be working together. He discovers that she wants a baby and he offers to be the provider of half the DNA, providing they can make the baby the old-fashioned way. The story was steamy and deliciously over the top. I liked the characters, particularly the FMC, and felt that she was relatable.
I received a free copy of this book and am voluntarily leaving a review.
I received a free copy of this book and am voluntarily leaving a review.
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