The Romance Line

Love and Hockey, Book 2

By: Lauren Blakely

Narrated by: Vanessa Edwin, Teddy Hamilton

Length: 12 hrs and 11 mins

Publisher's summary

Performed with duet narration by Teddy Hamilton and Vanessa Edwin!

The first rule of handling PR for a hockey team? Never hook up with a player.

That shouldn’t be a problem since the last man on earth I want to give an image makeover to is our goalie. He’s infuriatingly hot, famously grumpy and lives to spar with me after every game. But shining up his rough edges is my path to landing the promotion I desperately need, so I grit my teeth and do my job. No matter how hard he makes it (especially with that sexy smirk and cool blue eyes.) As we travel from pose-with-a-pet photo opps to cuddle-a-kitten fundraisers, we bicker like it’s foreplay. Turns out it is. Because as I get to know the man behind the broody iceman exterior, it’s me that melts–right into his arms as he devastates me with a kiss that turns into the hottest, most forbidden night of my life.

Only once turns into every night as Max shows me how much he wants to take care of me. His possessive touch makes me feel adored for the first time in my life.

But the man is entirely off limits and I can’t risk my job for more of those soul-deep kisses.

Because the only thing worse than hooking up with a player is falling head over heels for him.

©2024 Lauren Blakely Books (P)2024 Lauren Blakely Books

4 ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️🎧

Forbidden Romance for the win. I love it when you fall for the one person you’re not supposed to, but it is by pure accident.
PR consultant Evelyn needs to get Max to open up or at least be less brooding regarding social media. Her career is on the edge of a promotion if she can pull it off.

Max is just sick of what social media can print as he has been in the public eye for his last job but really it was his last relationship they can't / won't stop speculating about and he wants no part in giving them a sound bite.

Evelyn is in for some rough seas ahead as she tries to navigate getting Max to show his true self but also keeping things private the way he likes.

What she doesn’t expect is to fall for Max, their chemistry is off the charts steamy and the banter it just adds to the connection. It is entertaining and a good listen.

Both the narrators give bones to this story Vanessa gives us all the emotion I was longing for and Teddy well he is just my favourite he always sounds exactly like the character he is portraying.

Max & Everly!🩷

Audio is PERFECT! Duet style, with Teddy Hamilton and Vanessa Edwin?! SOLD! They were sooooo incredible, but I expected nothing less from these two! They were FANTASTIC at bringing the characters and their emotions through!

MAX & EVERLY!!! OMG I LOVE THEM!

This one is delish from the get go, the tension & banter between Max & Everly is soooo good! They have a great dynamic, fren-emies ish? but also Max is low-key obsessed with Everly. Their "yes" game, how much grief they give each other, how they confide in each other, how they come to genuinely care for the other? IT WAS SO GOOD OKAY?!

They both are dealing with past trauma, & the way that Max handles Everly's is so swoonworthy! Literal perfection. He is such a broody alphamale, but also top tier book boyfriend for how he sees her & treats her! The spoiling, the praise, the reassurance, the patience,,,,I LOVE HIM!

Everly is also QUEEN energy! What she overcomes and how strong she is?! GO GIRL GO!! I don't even really know if I have the words for her, she is incredible!

Once again, I am obviously obsessed with this one, but did we really expect anything less when it comes to me & Lauren Blakely?! The answer is no, no we did not haha!

Max and Everly! 🏒❤🏒❤🏒❤🏒❤🏒

All the stars, hearts, and hot AF peppers for this book!

Everly has been assigned the task of giving the team’s goalie, Max an image workover. Working in the team’s PR office, Everly is used to dealing with difficult attitudes. Max’s grumpy mood isn’t going to deter her. It doesn’t hurt that he’s seriously hot and broody. Although hesitant to the makeover, Max has agreed to it. Even though he and Everly spar on the regular, he kind of has a crush on the PR whiz.

As they spent time together at various events intended to put Max in a better light, they both learned more about each other. No spoilers, but Max’s demeanor is the result of past events. Everly has some secrets of her own that she’s not comfortable sharing. As trust grew between them, they shared their vulnerabilities, and that just brought them so much closer. Even though they’re enjoying one another’s company—and stealing secret moments—there’s an unwritten rule about dating hockey players.

I loved Max and Everly’s story so much. The progression from trading jabs to flirty, to stolen glances and touches, to big feelings was so perfect. I loved how their friends supported them, but also was their safe spaces to be themselves. Lauren Blakely has written another fantastic hockey romance. Vanessa Edwin and Teddy Hamilton did a wonderful job narrating this book. Vanessa’s sassy, smart, and flirty characters are some of my favorites, and Teddy is my #1 narrator of dirty-talking cinnamon rolls.

Sweet, witty, romantic, and sizzling romance!

This forbidden romance is hot, funny and full of sizzling chemistry. Max is a grumpy hockey player in need of a makeover and Everly is the PR whiz who is up for the job. Max has his reasons for not trusting the press, and he has trouble trusting Everly as well. They constantly trade barbs, but it only makes the attraction they try to deny even hotter. As they spend time together, they learn to like each other and they soon give in to their passionate desires. Everly wants more from Max but she also doesn't want to compromise her job and all she's work for. But will stolen moments be enough when they both want forever? There is so much to love about this story, like the snarky, witty banter, the fun and steamy texts, the sweet work events and dates, not to mention their hot and steamy passion. I fell hard for Max and Everly, and cheered for their HEA. I also love all of their friends and teammates who make this story even more fun and delightful.
Vanessa Edwin and Teddy Hamilton brought this story to life so beautifully. They did a terrific job delivering Blakely's signature banter, and capturing each characters personality. I loved the emotion, and passion they brought to their performances. They had me completely invested in Everly and Max's sweet, witty, romantic, and steamy story!

⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

LB never disappoints! Everly and Max are the cutest. Their banter is perfect. This was a laugh out loud, fist pump, kick my feet romance!

4.5 Stars, Absolutely Loved!

I very much enjoyed The Romance Line! I adored the grump/sunshine of Max and Everly. They already have the kind of relationship where they like to poke at each other, which made for a fun beginning. These two just ignited the whole place on fire, they are crazy steamy. I loved the way the heat built up with these two. There is much more to them than that, though.
I really enjoyed how much they grew together as a couple. It was cute to see them both learn about each other in more than a professional way. Max especially was cute the way he paid attention to Everly and what she likes. Everly also has a really impactful story and growth. She has really been shaped by her past trauma, and it was really touching to see what she has gone through. The way Max is about is really shows how great of a guy he is.
I have absolutely loved both books in this Love and Hockey series, and I can't wait for more!

Grumpy goalie makes me swoon!

Hockey romance has fast become one of my favorite tropes. This book was filled with all the fun, banter, steam, chemistry, and spice we love from Lauren Blakely. I loved watching Max and Everly go from being totally irritated by the other to being a match made in hockey heaven. Who would’ve thought this grumpy goalie was such a sweetheart. Max will make you swoon at how he adores Everly and makes her feel like the most beautiful woman in the world.
I’d give the narrators more than 5 stars if I could.

Steamy swoony and fun!

I really enjoyed the Boyfriend Goal, but I adored The Romance Line. I grabbed this after seeing rave reviews from several friends I trust. I listened to the audiobook and the narration by Teddy Hamilton and Vanessa Edwin was outstanding!

Everly is in PR for the Sea Dogs hockey team and Max is the team’s grumpy goalie. His image was tanked after his ex-pop star girlfriend lied about him in a song. He makes Everly’s life difficult by refusing to participate in post game interviews or talk to the media.

They are thrown together because he is in desperate need of an image makeover and she’s up for a promotion. It’s obvious the chemistry was always there, but once they start, they can’t stay away from each other. I loved seeing Max’s softer side and how different he was from the ma. He was made out to be in the press. This was steamy, swoony, and so much fun! I loved seeing Wes and Josie from the first book and I can’t wait for book 3!

Love Teddy Hamilton Voice

both characters voices were great!! Great story line!!!Enjoyed very much!!
I can't stand hearing virtual voice!!!!

I am in love!

Now this is fun! Hockey, taboo romance and it's fabulous. Meet Max. He's a mess. The goalie, the grumpy one, the one who won't give interviews and needs an image makeover. Everly is the one to do it, and if she does it well, she will be in line for the promotion she is seeking. Clashing from the start, these two can't get passed their attraction. And when they give in, there is more to it than physical. But now they have to keep it a secret! Where does it all go? I love this story. Max is the best! He's stubborn and annoying, and sweet and warm. Everly is smart, has a good heart and is amazing. These two are in for the game of their lives and just need to score that goal! Give it a listen!

Vanessa Edwin and Teddy Hamilton are always fantastic together and this is no exception. Their chemistry together comes through in spades, making this couple real. Each scene pulled me in and made me feel like I knew these two and each voice was perfect. I enjoyed this listen and look forward to book 3!