My Pucking Crush

A Dark MM Hockey Bodyguard Romance

De: Tori Chase, Deborah Garland

Narrado por: Joe Arden, Teddy Hamilton

Protecting him is my duty, but falling for him could be my undoing.

I’ve spent five years burying my past, leaving behind the violence and bloodshed of my former life as a Bratva enforcer. Now, I’m just Luca—the quiet guy who keeps his head down, working security for a professional hockey team. I don’t get close to anyone, and I definitely don’t let anyone get close to me.

But then I’m assigned to protect Max Ryan, the team’s star defenseman, and everything changes. He's my obsession. My crush. Max is everything I shouldn’t want. Charismatic and stubborn, he’s got a knack for finding trouble, and now he’s got a target on his back. The last thing I need is to be drawn into his world, where old loyalties and deadly secrets collide with new, dangerous desires.

As much as I try to keep things professional, Max has a way of breaking through my defenses. But when a shadow from my past threatens to destroy him and everything I’ve built, I’ll do whatever it takes to keep him safe. Even if it means confronting the darkness I thought I’d left behind—and risking everything, including my heart.

©2024 Tori Chase (P)2025 Tori Chase

So good!

Love this story, and the performances just made it that much better for me. I never could have imagined getting drawn into a MM love story, the hurt and love was so relatable.

Pucking Amazing!

I absolutely loved this audiobook!
It was narrated by Teddy Hamilton & Joe Arden. Talk about a star cast. They both brought the characters to life in a way that’s so compelling you don’t realize the story is over until it’s over.

The story follows Luca, who works security for a hockey team, and Max, the star defense player but Luca’s past may put them in danger.

These 2 are amazing and their story will definitely have you feeling all the emotions. At some points I just wanted to give Max a hug.
There is non stop drama, found family, angst, twists, and turns. Normally the security guard/bodyguard thing is overdone for my taste but My Pucking Crush was really good.

Some Tropes:
Enemies to lovers
Forced proximity
One bed
Mafia vibes

Loved!

Such a good book, just wish it would’ve been longer! Narration was so good, 2 of my favorite

Characters

Teddy Hamilton & Joe Arden are magic. Really enjoyed the story. Chemistry was on point. Hope they work together.

Loved it.

I absolutely loved this book. Tori is a new author to me but I will definitely be checking out her other works. I liked the flow of the story and the surprises. The performances by Teddy Hamilton and Joe Arden were amazing. They both bring such emotion, passion, versatility, and vulnerability to these characters. I would absolutely recommend this book.

Such a Steamy Romance

The only thing I will say that I didn’t like were how short the sex scenes were. I feel like they didn’t get enough time to explore and take care of one another. Apart from that I devoured this book and loved it!

Oh my Holy Hockey madness

This book has everything - hockey, spicy scenes, mafia suspense, and forbidden love.

This is a new author for me and loved it.

Of course, 2 of the best narrators made this an amazing listen!

Hang on to the epilogue - it keeps you on the edge

Narration made it

A few plot holes but I didn’t come here for a literary masterpiece. It was a very fun listen made infinitely better by narration by 2/3 of the holy trinity of romance narration. Joe Arden and Teddy Hamilton were as flawless as ever.

Joe Arden and Teddy Hamilton together!

This gripping and suspenseful novel is perfect for those who revel in the intensity of MM romance, where the high-stakes world of professional sports collides with the dangerous allure of organized crime. The story explores the complexities of forbidden relationships and the powerful journey of personal redemption, creating a narrative that will keep readers on the edge of their seats. As the protagonists navigate the treacherous underworld of the mafia and the demanding arena of competitive sports, they must confront their own inner demons and fight for a love that defies all odds. The emotionally charged plot and the intricate exploration of characters' motivations will resonate with fans of dark romance and sports drama alike.

“If he only knew what i do to men who throw tantrums.”

Teddy Hamilton and Joe Arden did a fantastic job at bringing Max and Luca to life. They made the story all the more intense and hot.

This book tells the story of how Max, after being targeted by the new owner of a rival team, gets assigned Luca as his personal bodyguard. What Max doesn't know is that Luca is obsessed with him and used to work as an enforcer for the Bratva and the very man who is targeting him.

A lot happens in this book. On one hand, we have Lucas's complicated past with the Bratva, and on the other hand, we have Max and his abusive family history. Both their pasts complicate things in different ways when it comes to Max and Luca having a relationship, but they both had the understanding and acceptance the other needed to make things work.

I absolutely loved all the mafia vibes and the hate to love relationship between the MCs. Also, the ending was completely unexpected and absolutely beautiful. It had me gasping and brought me to tears.

Quote: “I'm doing anything I want to you, and you're going to trust me not to hurt you.”