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Sin Bin Hockey #1
Jackson: Against the Boards
Passion that will melt the ice and your pants off.
Jackson is a sexy alpha male on the college hockey team and enjoys being a bachelor. He's not looking for a committed relationship but when he meets Olivia in a country bar, he is scrambling to make the night last longer than expected.
Olivia's is always on the defensive with men. But her list of college experiences still has a box that hasn't been checked off. She's still waiting for her first boyfriend.
Meeting Jackson has her sliding off her barstool and she decides there's no harm in a hot fling, she may never get this opportunity again. She'd love to have a boyfriend, but she'll take what she can get as graduation is right around the corner. Besides, Jackson is a jock, and surely, he has plenty of other girls lined up after her. But one thing leads to another.
Graduation is looming around the corner and he hasn’t said those three little words that she’s been waiting for or defining where they stand. To complicated matters more, his parents fly into town for a family get together bringing his old high school sweetheart with them.
What could possibly go wrong?
Against the Boards is a passionate romance between the sexiest player on the college team and Olivia, the Denver native who is searching for her first boyfriend. This is a standalone novel in The Sin Bin Hockey Series.
Jackson is a sexy alpha male on the college hockey team and enjoys being a bachelor. He's not looking for a committed relationship but when he meets Olivia in a country bar, he is scrambling to make the night last longer than expected.
Olivia's is always on the defensive with men. But her list of college experiences still has a box that hasn't been checked off. She's still waiting for her first boyfriend.
Meeting Jackson has her sliding off her barstool and she decides there's no harm in a hot fling, she may never get this opportunity again. She'd love to have a boyfriend, but she'll take what she can get as graduation is right around the corner. Besides, Jackson is a jock, and surely, he has plenty of other girls lined up after her. But one thing leads to another.
Graduation is looming around the corner and he hasn’t said those three little words that she’s been waiting for or defining where they stand. To complicated matters more, his parents fly into town for a family get together bringing his old high school sweetheart with them.
What could possibly go wrong?
Against the Boards is a passionate romance between the sexiest player on the college team and Olivia, the Denver native who is searching for her first boyfriend. This is a standalone novel in The Sin Bin Hockey Series.
194 pages, Kindle Edition
Published July 1, 2020
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Zoe Beth Geller
106 books124 followersZoe Beth Geller, a captivator of hearts and a master of suspense, has a penchant for crafting mafia romances laden with unexpected plot twists and thrilling surprises. Her literary journey doesn't stop there; she also delves into the vibrant world of sports, creating enthralling hockey and football romances that never fail to score a touchdown or shoot a hat trick with her readers. A proud resident of Southwest Florida, Zoe cherishes the sun-kissed life alongside her loving family. When she isn't weaving romantic tales, Zoe revels in family get-togethers, enjoying the playful company of her two cherished labs, and indulging in the rich allure of a well-brewed espresso. Each story she writes is a passport to adventure, with a hearty serving of love and excitement that ensures her readers are always coming back for more.
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Sports. https://geni.us/SportsNLsignup
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books. Get new releases on her store first! Read her blog and buy books at shopzoebethgeller.com
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February 24, 2024
3
This romance reads odd to me almost like a foreign language to English translation in some cases. The characters seem like they’re more in high school than their last year of college. I also wasn’t a fan of repeating scenes from each point of view. The drama is very vague but it seems to be solved semi-quickly, though there’s room to debate that with how things are left. The ending was very abrupt and as much as it’s a HEA, it feels unfinished, too.
The plot had LOTS of promise and Im hoping as the series continues, the writing progresses and matures as well.
Hockey, college, HEA, First boyfriend
This romance reads odd to me almost like a foreign language to English translation in some cases. The characters seem like they’re more in high school than their last year of college. I also wasn’t a fan of repeating scenes from each point of view. The drama is very vague but it seems to be solved semi-quickly, though there’s room to debate that with how things are left. The ending was very abrupt and as much as it’s a HEA, it feels unfinished, too.
The plot had LOTS of promise and Im hoping as the series continues, the writing progresses and matures as well.
Hockey, college, HEA, First boyfriend
December 26, 2020
The ending was fast and weird for my liking. The epilogue made me go “WTF?”
June 21, 2020
Terrible
This book was all over the place. Editing was terrible and chapters seemed to be out of place.
The ending was horrendous. There was no flow to the storyline.
This was my first book by this author and more than likely my last.
This book was all over the place. Editing was terrible and chapters seemed to be out of place.
The ending was horrendous. There was no flow to the storyline.
This was my first book by this author and more than likely my last.
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July 1, 2021
Jackson is on the college hockey team and planning on going Pro when he graduates.
He goes to a bar and sees Olivia and knows he has to meet her, so he does. She is also going to the same college and is graduating as well. They have a fling that develops into something more.
I liked the story idea, what I had a problem with is name changes, abrupt ending, wrong boyfriend name for her roommate and editing was bad. The epilogue was a mess as well and didn’t make a lot of sense.
3 stars
He goes to a bar and sees Olivia and knows he has to meet her, so he does. She is also going to the same college and is graduating as well. They have a fling that develops into something more.
I liked the story idea, what I had a problem with is name changes, abrupt ending, wrong boyfriend name for her roommate and editing was bad. The epilogue was a mess as well and didn’t make a lot of sense.
3 stars
March 19, 2022
This book is probably the worst book I've ever read and I should have stopped at chapter 2. The chapters repeat themselves at first but from each others perspectives, but the details are out of sync. First they are in the car, then in the restaurant, then back in the car on the way to the restaurant. Side character's names are accidentally swapped constantly. The ending is abrupt. And (I'm from Michigan so this really bugged me) the main characters is from "Northern Michigan" and then names a city on the west side of the state, no where near the northern part.
September 10, 2020
Nope! Alternating each chapter for the two main characters like it. Having half the chapter be a repeat or going back before the previous chapter started no thanks. Cheesy arrogant athlete can be good but in this case reminded me why I hated high school 🙄 Olivia has a couple drinks at the bar then the next morning talks about how shes a lightweight, so why did she drive??
Just could not with this story. College kids going on 40 year olds.
Just could not with this story. College kids going on 40 year olds.
January 29, 2025
Filled with errors—how can an author lose track of her characters??
This has to be one of the worst books. The author seemed to forget who each character was with. A lot of misspelled words. Once, the author forgot the two main characters had left a restaurant, gotten into the car and all of a sudden they were eating. Too many stupid mistakes. I’ll never waste my time on anything else by Zoe Beth Geller.
This has to be one of the worst books. The author seemed to forget who each character was with. A lot of misspelled words. Once, the author forgot the two main characters had left a restaurant, gotten into the car and all of a sudden they were eating. Too many stupid mistakes. I’ll never waste my time on anything else by Zoe Beth Geller.
November 3, 2024
I actually started this book in the box set, planning on reading the entire series. I had to struggle to finish this book then deleted the rest of the series from my EReader. Like the prequel Tyler, there were a ton of typos, and the timeline felt off. In the prequel Tyler is dating one girl, then someone else in this book. I tried to overlook it, as he wasn't the main character of this book, but it nagged at me. I also felt like I missed a chapter or so, because I didn't feel an HEA with Jackson and Olivia at all. When I finished the book, I was left feeling unfulfilled. I will try the mafia series by this author just to see if it's any less confusing.
July 16, 2020
A good story about a hockey player and the woman that he falls for. The story is entertaining and intertwines with other characters in this book. The characters are likeable and have a great connection. Looking to see where this series will go.
I am voluntarily leaving a review.
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October 22, 2020
I couldnt get through it
I couldn't make myself finish this book. It would be a good idea if it was just 2 books. You read the same chapter twice just 2 different view points. Just not my cup of tea.
I couldn't make myself finish this book. It would be a good idea if it was just 2 books. You read the same chapter twice just 2 different view points. Just not my cup of tea.
March 1, 2021
This book needs editing - names gets switched half way through the story, the same things get repeated several times and it seems like a 15 year old who didn’t like her language arts class wrote it .
Story had potential but it was unstructured and unfinished .
Story had potential but it was unstructured and unfinished .
August 4, 2021
Story jumps around too much
There is so much inconsistency in the book. One example is Mira is with Alan and then says she is with Tyler during the draft but back with Alan in the bonus chapters. So much missing in between many subplots.
There is so much inconsistency in the book. One example is Mira is with Alan and then says she is with Tyler during the draft but back with Alan in the bonus chapters. So much missing in between many subplots.
December 28, 2020
Jackson and Olivia
A good story of hockey, which I love. I am excited to read the next book. Hockey has fascinated me, but I don't know much about it.
A good story of hockey, which I love. I am excited to read the next book. Hockey has fascinated me, but I don't know much about it.
February 3, 2021
If you live hockey
I normally don't care to read college age characters, but its nice to see this series progress beyond. Nice quick read
I normally don't care to read college age characters, but its nice to see this series progress beyond. Nice quick read
January 16, 2024
Hopeless Romantic
Great Characters and story line. This book is so different. Jackson and Olivia’s love story keeps you wondering if they will have their happy ever after.
Great Characters and story line. This book is so different. Jackson and Olivia’s love story keeps you wondering if they will have their happy ever after.
December 30, 2024
love this Book!!
I really enjoyed reading this romantic Hockey book!
Jackson and Olivia were very attractive to each other
Things got hot real Fast!!
I really enjoyed reading this romantic Hockey book!
Jackson and Olivia were very attractive to each other
Things got hot real Fast!!
September 15, 2021
Embarrassingly Awful - DO NOT RECOMMEND
The writing is terrible. I stopped reading at Page 8. I can’t believe someone hasn’t told Geller this. The internal monologue, the stilted dialogue are cliche and corny. It’s like someone Goggled “hip and happening” and tried to incorporate that. What young adult or college aged person talks like this…NONE! HARD PASS TO THE TRASH!
The writing is terrible. I stopped reading at Page 8. I can’t believe someone hasn’t told Geller this. The internal monologue, the stilted dialogue are cliche and corny. It’s like someone Goggled “hip and happening” and tried to incorporate that. What young adult or college aged person talks like this…NONE! HARD PASS TO THE TRASH!
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