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1.68k reviews for:

Gloves Off

Stephanie Archer

4.31 AVERAGE


Oh this hit and I knew it would
funny lighthearted relaxing medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven: A mix
Strong character development: Yes
Loveable characters: Yes
Diverse cast of characters: No
Flaws of characters a main focus: Yes
emotional funny medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven: A mix
Strong character development: Yes
Loveable characters: Yes
Diverse cast of characters: No
Flaws of characters a main focus: Complicated

I highly recommend listening to this one! JF Harding and Stella Hunter are two of my all time faves and they delivered some serious pinning and tention in this one! I was able to get an ALC of Gloves off and I'm so thankful for the opportunity! Another hit for Stephanie Archer. I can't wait to see what she does next.
emotional funny lighthearted medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven: Character
Strong character development: Yes
Loveable characters: Yes
Diverse cast of characters: No
Flaws of characters a main focus: Yes
emotional funny lighthearted medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven: A mix
Strong character development: Yes
Loveable characters: Yes
Diverse cast of characters: No
Flaws of characters a main focus: Complicated
emotional funny lighthearted fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven: Character
Strong character development: Yes
Loveable characters: Yes
Diverse cast of characters: Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus: No

I am pretty sure these two are my favorite couple! Alexei Volkov are you kidding me! 

I love a fake marriage when it is done well and this was done well. The banter, the flirting and the spice! Oof! Stephanie Archer knows how to write a hockey romance. This series has been so enjoyable and I can’t wait for more!
funny lighthearted reflective fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven: Character
Strong character development: Yes
Loveable characters: Yes
Diverse cast of characters: Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus: Yes

ARC REVIEW

Stephanie Archer has done it again! Gloves Off is the perfect blend of laugh-out-loud banter, sizzling chemistry, and heart-melting moments that had me hooked from page one.

Georgia and Alexei’s enemies-to-lovers marriage-of-convenience had me howling with laughter and swooning in equal measure. The banter? Absolutely top-tier. Their quick, snarky back-and-forth was so sharp and hilarious, I found myself grinning through entire chapters. And beneath all that delightful bickering was a slow, emotionally rich unraveling of misunderstandings that made their growing bond feel real and incredibly satisfying.

Alexei, the grumpy, broody NHL enforcer with a soft side, completely stole my heart. The secret-meaning flowers? Adorable. The possessiveness mixed with his quietly protective nature? Yes, please. And don’t even get me started on how domestic he gets—cooking, caring, being absolutely gone for Georgia in the most endearing ways.

I also loved how their relationship didn’t shift overnight. They earned their love story, working through their past assumptions and growing closer in a way that felt authentic and full of heart. Add in the found family vibes, cameos from previous books, and Easter eggs for what's to come (Coach Ward and Jordan—I see you