The team's dependable, intensely protective veteran captain who is dealing with the physical and emotional toll of his long career.
I don’t melt... I burn. ❤️🔥 Just finished Pucking Around and my expectations for men (and hockey) have been permanently altered. Who’s your favorite: the golden retriever Jake, the surly Caleb, or the protective Ilmari? 👇
What starts as a one-time mistake after a team party quickly spirals into a complicated, steamy, and surprisingly emotional arrangement. But Rachel has a secret that could blow up her career — and their fragile new relationship — before the first puck even drops.
: Rachel Price, an ambitious sports medicine resident, lands a dream fellowship with the Jacksonville Rays, a new NHL expansion team. She soon discovers that "Mr. Perfect," a man she had a magical one-night stand with, is actually Jake Compton, a star player for the team. Characters : Rachel eventually enters a relationship with three men: Jake Compton : The charming "playboy grinder". Caleb Sanford Pucking Around Emily Rath -1- epub
Pucking Around has generated significant discussion, receiving a variety of reviews due to its length and plot structure.
The Finnish goalie who rounds out Rachel's trio of suitors is perhaps the most intriguing of the group. Ilmari is deeply superstitious and becomes convinced that Rachel is his lucky charm. His inclusion adds a layer of complexity to the group dynamic, and his Finnish heritage gives the story a distinctive flavor.
A prequel novella that sets up Rachel's initial encounter with Jake before she gets the job with the team. But Rachel has a secret that could blow
The enigmatic and deeply superstitious goalie. Mars is quiet, gentle, and hilarious in his own way, but he carries the weight of a secret that could ruin his career.
POV: You just landed your dream job as a physical therapist for an NHL team, but your one-night stand is the star player... and his teammates are just as tempting. 🏒🔥
Rath is widely praised for handling a complex relationship dynamic with maturity, deep emotional communication, and respect. The book explores not just the connections between Rachel and the men, but also the deep, evolving bonds between the men themselves. Caleb is protective
The enigmatic, brooding goalie from Montreal.
Rath also uses the narrative to critique the rigid, often toxic masculinity inherent in professional sports. The character of Jake undergoes a gradual bisexual awakening, moving from a self-perception of being "straight" to embracing his romantic love for Caleb. The novel highlights the pervasive anti-gay bias in the NHL, framing the polycule's "coming out" as a radical challenge to the stereotype that masculinity is bound solely to heterosexuality. Conclusion
The grumpy equipment manager with a heart of gold and a ton of emotional baggage. Caleb is protective, intense, and has some interesting body modifications. His "enemies-to-lovers" dynamic with Rachel provides some of the book's best tension.
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