Evening the Score: A Fun and Flirty Romance for Fans of Heated Rivalry (Original)
Evening the Score: A Fun and Flirty Romance for Fans of Heated Rivalry (Original)
Evening the Score: A Fun and Flirty Romance for Fans of Heated Rivalry (Original)
Description
Description
"A hilarious, sexy debut from an author who truly knows her hockey." --Rachel Reid, New York Times bestselling author of Heated Rivalry on Shoot Your Shot
"[Brown] rose to prominence on BookTok, specifically by dissecting hockey romances and what they got right or wrong." Expert source? Check and check."--Vanity Fair
USA TODAY bestselling author, NHL insider, and TikTok influencer Lexi LaFleur Brown is back with another trope-packed, spicy, hockey-accurate rom com!
Don't get mad--get even.
A grudge hates to see Olivia Hinckley coming. Years ago, a dirty hit ended her late father's NHL career with the Minnesota Freeze. It was never fair that Erik Parker walked away with little more than a penalty, but it's worse that her father's rival is now up for Hall of Fame induction. On top of that, Erik's son--hockey's golden boy, Brody--just signed on to play for the Freeze. Determined to dismantle the Parker legacy, Olivia enacts a revenge plot that has her donning the Freeze's mascot costume to gain intel on the Parkers. And she can't help but mess with Brody's gameplay--and his heart for good measure. After all, what's a little fake dating between enemies?
Brody Parker only ever wanted to play hockey for fun, but the pressure of being part of hockey's "First Family" has him dodging nepotism allegations along with high sticks. Erik might act like Father of the Year when the cameras are on, but behind closed doors, Brody struggles with his father's impossible expectations. Preserving Erik's image is a full-time job, but lucky for Brody, his new connection with Olivia is a welcome (spicy) distraction.
When Brody finally opens up to Olivia, she never expected she'd pity a Parker for anything. Suddenly, she wants to protect her once-enemy. The romantic feelings she faked are now unexpectedly real, but after leading Brody on for so long, can she keep the lies and the truth straight before she accidentally blows up his whole life?
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"[Brown] rose to prominence on BookTok, specifically by dissecting hockey romances and what they got right or wrong." Expert source? Check and check."--Vanity Fair
USA TODAY bestselling author, NHL insider, and TikTok influencer Lexi LaFleur Brown is back with another trope-packed, spicy, hockey-accurate rom com!
Don't get mad--get even.
A grudge hates to see Olivia Hinckley coming. Years ago, a dirty hit ended her late father's NHL career with the Minnesota Freeze. It was never fair that Erik Parker walked away with little more than a penalty, but it's worse that her father's rival is now up for Hall of Fame induction. On top of that, Erik's son--hockey's golden boy, Brody--just signed on to play for the Freeze. Determined to dismantle the Parker legacy, Olivia enacts a revenge plot that has her donning the Freeze's mascot costume to gain intel on the Parkers. And she can't help but mess with Brody's gameplay--and his heart for good measure. After all, what's a little fake dating between enemies?
Brody Parker only ever wanted to play hockey for fun, but the pressure of being part of hockey's "First Family" has him dodging nepotism allegations along with high sticks. Erik might act like Father of the Year when the cameras are on, but behind closed doors, Brody struggles with his father's impossible expectations. Preserving Erik's image is a full-time job, but lucky for Brody, his new connection with Olivia is a welcome (spicy) distraction.
When Brody finally opens up to Olivia, she never expected she'd pity a Parker for anything. Suddenly, she wants to protect her once-enemy. The romantic feelings she faked are now unexpectedly real, but after leading Brody on for so long, can she keep the lies and the truth straight before she accidentally blows up his whole life?
FOR FANS OF:
- Fake dating
- He falls first
- Secret identity
- Adversaries to lovers
- Bookish heroes
- Heated Rivalry, Rachel Reid and hockey romance
Critical Reviews
Critical Reviews
PRAISE FOR LEXI LAFLEUR BROWN AND SHOOT YOUR SHOT "A hilarious, sexy debut from an author who truly knows her hockey." --Rachel Reid, USA TODAY bestselling author of Heated Rivalry "Talk about an insider point of view: Who better to write a hockey romance than someone who has lived one?" --Vanity Fair "If you're looking for a hockey rom-com that nails the hockey aspects in addition to the romance aspects, look no further than Shoot Your Shot." --New York Post "One of the best debut novels I've ever read--I ate this book up! Shoot Your Shot is fun, sexy, and brimming with heartfelt emotion." --Lauren Blakely, #1 New York Times bestselling author "[Lexi LaFleur Brown] debuts with a heartwarming, slightly steamy hockey romance about embracing vulnerability, taking risks in love, and allowing oneself to be happy." --Library Journal "An entertaining tale right from the beginning, you won't want to miss picking up Shoot Your Shot." --Romance Reviews Today "LaFleur Brown's voice is evident throughout the book, which is funny, sweet and full of joyful queer characters and vibrant inclusivity." --ELLE
Publishing Information
Publishing Information
Publisher:
Mira Books
Pub date:
2026-05-26
Length:
320 pages
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