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3.99 AVERAGE
3.99 AVERAGE
emotional
funny
hopeful
lighthearted
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
No
funny
lighthearted
medium-paced
Lauren Blakely has done it AGAIN. Asher and Maeve might be my favorite so far?! Each book in this series has been a 5star read. I loved this from cover to cover. I related to both characters oh so much, and felt all the feels. This is also the first cry of 2025, so thank you for that...
Tropes:
Best friends to lovers
Marriage of convenience
He falls first
Forced proximity
Hockey romance
Found family
Marriage pact
It’s always been you
Brother’s best friend
Tropes:
Best friends to lovers
Marriage of convenience
He falls first
Forced proximity
Hockey romance
Found family
Marriage pact
It’s always been you
Brother’s best friend
Audio/Ebook Review: The Proposal Play (Love and Hockey) by Lauren Blakely, Narrated by Vanessa Edwin and Robert Hatchet
The Proposal Play brings a sweetness that has slowly disappeared from romance. Blakely never loses sight of the connection between Asher and Maeve. That interaction makes for a charming blend of tempestuous attraction and heartfelt romance that bleeds over into Edwin and Hatchet's narration. Every emotion speaks to the soul and tickles the funny bone along the way. How could anyone not fall in love with these characters?
The Proposal Play brings a sweetness that has slowly disappeared from romance. Blakely never loses sight of the connection between Asher and Maeve. That interaction makes for a charming blend of tempestuous attraction and heartfelt romance that bleeds over into Edwin and Hatchet's narration. Every emotion speaks to the soul and tickles the funny bone along the way. How could anyone not fall in love with these characters?
funny
lighthearted
medium-paced
It was bad and mid, it was also too long and I also didn't care for the characters live story anymore
funny
lighthearted
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Complicated
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
lighthearted
reflective
relaxing
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
I'm absolutely loving this series. I thought at this point there was bound to be a 3 star and the characters would weaken but no! Strong, distinctive characters for all main and peripheral characters. My only gripe is that this couple don't communicate as well as the last two, but I suppose that is part of their journey.
Definitely moving onto the 4th book, and have preordered the 5th.
There is also a spin off that's sitting outside the hockey series for one of the friend group meeting a football guy at Christmas, but I've added that to December's to read list.
Definitely moving onto the 4th book, and have preordered the 5th.
There is also a spin off that's sitting outside the hockey series for one of the friend group meeting a football guy at Christmas, but I've added that to December's to read list.
I can’t begin to tell you how much I loved this book! I read it and also listened to the audiobook. Both were amazing. Asher and Maeve are pure delight and the friends to lovers trope is one of my favorites. Asher falls hard and it’s the little things he does just because he’s him that make you swoon over him. He’s attentive and kind and observant, everything you want in a best friend and a soulmate. Maeve is sunshine and energy and thoughtfulness and I love the way she doesn’t give up on Asher when things get tough. These two are definitely meant to be! If I could give this a million stars I would. It definitely rates up there in the top 10 favorites of Lauren Blakely’s books.