3.85 AVERAGE


these books were nothing mind-blowing, these were cute, sometimes overly-cheese romance books; the first 3 in the series were 3/5, the last two weren't as enjoyable more like 2.5/5
adventurous challenging emotional funny hopeful informative lighthearted reflective relaxing sad tense medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven: A mix
Strong character development: Complicated
Loveable characters: Yes
Diverse cast of characters: Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus: Complicated

***4.0 rating***

" Now I'm allowed to touch him? Just being in the same room together is near impossible. When I see him, I want to fix his messy hair, feel the scrape of his mustache on my lips, hook my thumb into the band of his athletic shorts, and make sure everyone knows who gets to take him home at night."


I found this book to be an incredibly delightful read. It arrived at just the right moment when I needed something to spark my interest. After finishing Avril Ashton's 'Call the Coroner,' I thought my reading slump was over. However, that turned out not to be the case. While I did read a few books after that, and some of them were quite good, I just couldn't fully immerse myself in them, as I typically do with books that I truly enjoy. So, when I had the opportunity to dive into 'Clueless Puckboy,' I approached it with a hint of hesitation.

Could this book be the cure for my reading slump? Perhaps.

'Clueless Puckboy' managed to rekindle my excitement for hockey romances. It made me look forward to picking up my next book, at the very least.

What I appreciated about this book was its sweet, straightforward, and light-hearted approach. At this moment, I'm not really in the mood for angsty reads, and 'Clueless Puckboy' provided the perfect escape from that.

Ayri Quinn's character was undeniably adorable and remarkably clueless. His awkwardness and shyness were utterly endearing, enough to bring a smile to my face. I couldn't help but laugh out loud when he went to Vance, the team trainer, to address his groin injury, as his awkwardness was cringe-worthy in the most endearing way possible. His unmistakable crush on Vance, evident from his tomato-red blushes, was heartwarming. In some ways, his character reminded me of Dex, and that was a delightful connection to make.

While not every book in this series has been a hit for me, 'Clueless Puckboy' is certainly among the top three favorites. It's cute and utterly adorable. Quinn, with his endearing awkwardness, has won a special place in my heart as the king of all things awkward. Vance was equally impressive, but Quinn, my awkward king, holds a unique spot in my affections.

If you've enjoyed previous books in this series and are in the mood for a heartwarming, fluffy, and light-hearted romance, I believe 'Clueless Puckboy' will be a satisfying read for you.

Expect:

-Low angst
-Hockey player/Team Trainer
-Mutual pining
-Forbidden love
-Workplace romance
-Close proximity
-Awkward/adorable MC
- Slight age gap
-Hurt/Comfort
-Feel-good romance
- Queer Collective (fave idiots)

I received an advance review copy for free, and this is my honest opinion/review.
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

This is the fifth book in the Puckboys series and I loved it so much, this author couple just write the best together. Quinn is such a fun character and I absolutely loved Vance, I wouldn't change anything about them.
funny hopeful lighthearted medium-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
medium-paced
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: Yes

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funny lighthearted relaxing fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven: A mix
Strong character development: No
Loveable characters: Yes
Diverse cast of characters: Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus: No

Ugh, Saxon and Eden make it extremely difficult to write a review without spoilers … how am I going to explain to you just how much I loved this book without spilling anything?!?!?! I honestly think the Puckboys are just getting better and better with each addition. This book has everything we love about this series: the jokes, the sweetness, the steamy sex, the games, and the Collective ... I can just keep going on and on.
I have no words for how adorable Quinn and Vance are together. They are beyond determined to keep all interaction between them professional, given both of their positions are in danger if there is a fallout, but what do we know about best-laid plans? Yes, that! Quinn’s nervous vulnerability and sex appeal are a lethal combo for Vance. He holds out as long as he can, but he eventually succumbs to his desires. But more than that, Vance really wants to make Ayri feel cherished and help him with his mental and physical game, to better prepare him for his comeback after his injury. Vance normally just does hookups, but Ayri makes him excited for something new, something more. And sweet Ayri, he just melts and becomes a bumbling idiot every single time Vance even looks at him. Or, unexpectedly, turns bossy in bed, which was equally hot, to be honest! I was sitting on the edge of my seat and holding my breath as Saxon and Eden described the mounting pressure of the games and how it affected Vance and Quinn's relationship. You’ll be happy to know that you get plenty of Queer Collective time and Asher, Ezra, and Oscar are outdoing themselves with one-liners. Also, the Epilogue was just perfect … with a little surprise thrown in there that you’ll love!
I was fortunate to have received a copy of this book from the authors via ForewordPR, and this is my honest review.