ARC Book Review: Fake as Puck by Sarah Smith

Publication Date: June 10, 2024

Fake as Puck was an absolute delight to read, full of light and humor and a more than healthy dose of delicious sexual tension! I loved the dual POVs and getting to see the hockey world through Xander’s eyes, and I love the strong, badass doctor that Sophie is. 

Xander is the peak hard on the outside but soft on the inside bad boy, and Sophie is his perfect counterpart with the combination of her sweetness and her growth in learning to say and do what SHE wants, not what anyone else wants. I loved his patient attitude with her both in and out of the bedroom, and how he takes the time to verbalize his desires and to hear hers. We Stan a man obsessed with his woman, and Xander quickly becomes that man! 

The Denver Bashers are such a compelling group of guys, and I’m certainly hooked to see Del’s story and beyond as the series continues. As a lover both of hockey and romance, I’m totally invested in this series and can’t wait for the next book! 

I voluntarily reviewed a free advance copy of this book provided by the author. The opinions expressed are my own.

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