Hockey Boy

Boston Bolts Hockey, Book 1

By: Brittanee Nicole

Narrated by: Teddy Hamilton, Samantha Brentmoor

Lennox Kennedy is beautiful, loud, and the love of my life. She's also my ex-girlfriend.

The first time I saw her after ten years apart, I slammed into the plexiglass minutes before our game was set to begin. The second time I threw up. The third time's a charm apparently because as my fiancée and I walked into an appointment to meet the woman hired to plan our nuptials—there she was again.

Obviously, I did what any smart man would do—I called off the wedding. I don't have a plan per se, other than winning back the only girl I've ever loved.

As a future hall of famer and one of the best centers hockey has ever seen, I know a thing or two about winning. But convincing Lennox Kennedy to give this hockey boy another chance might just be the challenge of a lifetime and this game I'm playing may turn out to be nothing but a pucking disaster.

Narrated in duet style.

©2024 Brittanee Nicole (P)2024 Podium Audio

Another smash hit from Brittanee Nicole

I absolutely loved EVERYTHING about this book. If you’ve read a Brittanée Nicole book before, you’re aware of the magic in her words. This book was no exception. Add the second chance element and the mental health conversation and it’s easily her best book yet!

5 ⭐️ | 3 🌶️

☘️ Pro Hockey MMC x Wedding planner FMC
☘️ Second Chance Romance
☘️ Curvy FMC
☘️ Langfield family & Boston Revs cameos
☘️ Fake relationship
☘️ Pierced MMC
☘️ Mental Health Support
☘️ Boy obsessed

🏒 Aiden is known as the happy, entertaining Langfield brother, and energetic center for the Boston Bolts, but he’s learning that that comes at a cost. The conversation surrounding mental health in this book was one of my favorite elements. As someone who has struggled with depression and anxiety for many years, I felt so seen.

💗 Lennox Kennedy was just absolutely amazing. At the beginning of the book she was lost and drifting through life, not staying anywhere too long to get attached. Her growth and self discovery throughout this book were inspiring and I felt like a proud friend.

I am such a sucker for second chance romance, and this one was so swoony. Revisiting the past was heartbreaking but made their reunion so much sweeter.

you KNOW there’s going to be fantastic spice in a book by Brittanée! This one was so good. There were times when Lennox felt self conscious as a curvy woman, but Aiden wouldn’t entertain any shyness and I loved that they were both vocal about what they wanted!

The Langfield cameos were amazing. We got to see lots of our favorite couples. The text banter was iconic and hilarious as usual and the whole cast added so much to the story.

⚠️ discussions of mental health (depression & anxiety), difficult family relationships, death of a loved one (off page, past)

Therapy and medication were discussed so openly and without judgement. I truly think this book is going to help so many people feel seen and hopefully reach out for help if they need it ❤️.

Teddy Hamilton & Samantha Brentmoor are two of my favorite narrators, and they truly added so much to this story. I listened to the audiobook as a reread, and I enjoyed it much more the 2nd time around thanks to the way these two brought Aiden and Lennox to life!

Great narration

The narration on this book is top notch! I also love the cover, it’s so cute. Second chance romance is not my favorite trope but I still enjoyed this story. I love the big friend/family group dynamic all these characters have. There are so many great side characters, I will have to check out more books by this author to learn more.

Great discussion about depression

This book was very HOT, but also had real life stuff like depression, family troubles, and pain. It was very entertaining!! Highly recommend!

Wonderful

First, I just want to say I did enjoy the representation of anxiety/depression because it was similar to how I experience it.

second, I'm a simp for these narrators.

Second Chance Love Story That Melts the Ice

Brittanee Nicole delivers a heartwarming and hilarious romance with Hockey Boy, blending second chances, witty banter, and emotional depth into a story you won’t want to put down. From the very first page, you’ll root for this couple to rekindle their love, even as they navigate the challenges of old wounds and new beginnings.

💘 The Plot:
Ten years after their breakup, hockey star and future Hall of Famer finds himself face-to-face with his ex-girlfriend Lennox Kennedy—at his own wedding planning appointment, no less. While their first reunion involves plexiglass and embarrassment, the third time’s the charm. Without hesitation, he calls off his wedding, determined to win back the love of his life. But Lennox isn’t easily swayed, and convincing her to give their love a second chance might just be his toughest game yet.

🔥 Why You’ll Love It:

Second Chance Magic: The chemistry between Lennox and her ex is undeniable, and you’ll be hooked as he pulls out all the stops to win her back.
Laugh-Out-Loud Moments: The humor is spot-on, with plenty of lighthearted, laugh-inducing scenes that make the story unforgettable.
A Determined Hero: Watching a confident hockey player chase after the one who got away will have you swooning from start to finish.
Narrators That Shine: The dual narration brings the characters to life, perfectly capturing the humor and emotion of the story.
⏳ What Makes It Stand Out:
While many second chance romances hinge on mutual regret, Hockey Boy flips the script with a hero who’s fully convinced of their love—and a heroine who needs a bit more convincing. The balance between humor and heartfelt moments makes this story an irresistible read.

📖 Final Thoughts:
Hockey Boy is a charming and hilarious second chance romance that hits all the right notes. With lovable characters, plenty of swoon-worthy moments, and a side of humor that keeps the story light and fun, Brittanee Nicole has created a must-read for sports romance fans. Add this to your list—you’ll laugh, swoon, and cheer for Lennox and her determined hockey boy! 🏒❤️

Sooooo Gooood!!!

Teddy Hamilton never disappoints and this was not exception. The overall story was great! Even though it was predictable in some instances this story still keeps you engaged, and oh so hot and flustered! The spice is spicing and the plot was plotting. Highly recommend!!

Love this universe!

loved the interactions between the MMC and his brothers, all the WAGs, and kids. The Lan grilled rock!

The best way to start a terrific series

Hockey Boy is the best ever introduction to the Boston Bolts and the Langfield Brothers. The little prologue at the beginning of Chapter One is scary, because What the Heck?? Aiden is having some sort of medical emergency; he’s crashing for heaven’s sake. And Lennox is saying the one word that Aiden never wanted to hear again, the word that means so long, farewell, goodbye, I’m done. What kind of love story is this?

The best kind. What follows in Chapter One sets the tone for the rest of the book. Lennox is opinionated, stubborn, mouthy, always talks before she thinks, and Aiden can’t even look at her without getting a dopey smile on his face. Meeting for the first time after she dumped him ten years ago – when she’s just been hired to plan his wedding to another woman – isn’t the ideal setting for a reunion. But it is, because so many things instantly become crystal clear to Aiden and he embarks on his Big Plan: win Lennox back. Whatever it takes, whether she’s on board or not.

Lennox has a big deadline coming up: get married in order to receive the trust fund her father is trying to take away from her. That works for Aiden; they can have a fake relationship and then a fake engagement and then a fake marriage, for however long it takes for that trust to be secure. A year, ten years, a lifetime. And if anyone thinks Aiden will see her married to another man . . . . Lennox resists, but this is Aiden and he’s persistent and persuasive. And the former love of her life. We don’t yet know why she dumped him, but we do know they are meant for each other and we’re fully on board with Aiden’s plan.

Hockey Boy is outrageously funny, but that’s not all there is to it. Lennox’s family is a rich, powerful Boston family, but warm? Nope. They are demanding, cruel, all about business and money. She wants – and needs – independence and freedom from them. Aiden’s large family is fully supportive, and as a future hall of fame hockey player it seems he’s on top of the world, but his singing, joking, best friend to everybody personality hides a lot of struggle and pain. Author Brittanee Nicole does an amazing job of combining all these parts into one delightfully perfect story. You will laugh out loud, be brought to tears, swoon over the romance, and need an ice bath after all the heat.

And talk about perfect . . . I both read and listened to Hockey Boy and talented narrators Teddy Hamilton and Samantha Brentmoor bring Aiden and Lennox to life in a way you can’t resist. Not much to say about Teddy Hamilton: if he speaks it, I want to listen to it. Yes, he’s that good. Aiden is determined, unsure, hurt, so in love, and it all comes through with Hamilton’s portrayal. Samantha Brentmoor makes Lennox snarky, vulnerable, and oh so tender towards Aiden, and she also does a wonderfully evil rendition of Aiden’s ex-fiancé Jill. I loved Hockey Boy, couldn’t wait to read the next book in the Boston Bolts series, and then the next, and I’m looking forward to many more to come. Bonus: I discovered there is a whole bunch of Langfields I didn’t know before now and many books to read to catch up. I voluntarily leave this review; all opinions are my own.

Loved this book so much!

Love these narrators and I’m a sucker for first love/second chance romance && this one ticked allllll the boxes!

5 stars for Aiden and Lennox

I loved the story of rekindled high school love of Aiden and Lennox. This book had it all: happy, serious, funny, and steamy. I really like that amongst everything they touched on mental illness without bringing down the whole tone of the book. It was such a spot on take on it that I give an extra kudos to the author. Definitely recommend.