I had one date with Leighton McBride before I found out she’s the coach’s daughter. And now the only woman I want is the one woman I can’t have.
The Girlfriend Zone by Lauren Blakely
Love and Hockey #4
Sports Romance
Release: March 26, 2025
In my defense, I had no idea the tattooed, glasses-wearing, soulful hottie I spent one perfect day—and one unforgettable night—with was a hockey star on my father’s team.
And Miles didn’t know I was the coach’s daughter.
That’s the point of a “no-work-talk” date.
But now? He’s as forbidden to me as I am to him.
When I land a new gig as the team photographer, we vow to keep it professional. We mostly succeed…except for that time after a game when he couldn’t keep his talented hands off me. But I swear, it won’t happen again.
Too much is at stake—I can’t risk my heart or my father’s team.
But when I end up living at Miles’s place to care for his pack of rescue pups, the lines blur fast. Late nights turn into stolen moments and I discover there’s more to him than I ever imagined—a man who’s genuine, thoughtful, and irresistibly real.
He looks at me like he can’t believe his luck. Touches me like he never wants to let go. And listens to my hopes and fears.
My heart’s getting dangerously attached. But if I follow it… am I putting everyone’s dreams on the line?
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Samantha Brentmoor & Jason Clarke narrate in duet!
The Girlfriend Zone by Lauren Blakely
My rating: 5 of 5 stars
📚🎧AUDIO & EBOOK REVIEW🎧📚
I wasn’t lucky enough to get an ALC along with an ARC for this release so you guys are gonna have to wait till tomorrow for a full review of audio and ebook since I’ve only had it in my ears since I woke up!
However, the story is ridiculously Lauren so go do the thing! lol Now, which thing will have to wait until I finish the audiobook tomorrow :)
OKAY, I have finished my audio listening (sorry I’m late) and I have to tell you, if you have the opportunity to listen to this story, grab that opportunity with both hands and do not let go! LISTEN, Jason Clarke & Samantha Brentmoor took a story all up in the #swoonfest #feels and told us to hold their beer while they masterfully took that #swoonfest #feels to levels outside the normal stratosphere. YES, the audiobook was THAT good! #trust
Now, since I haven’t talked about the story, let me tell you some things! First, when Lauren Blakely is good, she is transformative! The story of Miles & Leighton felt so good, that I had legit anxiety when it was coming to an end. I wanted to be part of their inner circle so badly! They sparked at everything! Their chemistry held no bounds. YES, Lauren is THAT good! #trust
The story was perfectly paced and even though there’s an insta characteristic to the journey on Miles’s part, Lauren managed a delicious slow-burn all at the same time. STOP IT! They grew as individuals and as friends and as more all as part of the storyline and it was such a huge *happy sigh* for me!
MAN, I feel good about this story! ALL OF IT!
ABOUT LAUREN BLAKELY:
A #1 New York Times Bestselling, #1 Wall Street Journal Bestselling, and #1 Audible Bestselling author, Lauren Blakely is known for her contemporary romance style that’s sexy, feel-good and witty. Her books have been featured in US Weekly and People. Lauren likes dogs, cake and show tunes and she is the vegetarian at your dinner party.
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