Until I Get You

Fairview Hockey, Book 1

De: Claire Contreras

Narrado por: Joe Arden, Kasha Kensington

3 years ago, she ruined my life. Now I'm going to return the favor…

My reputation at Fairview University preceded me. I was the projected number-one pick in the NHL draft and the fan favorite at the rink. People wanted to be me or be with me.

Except for Lyla James Marichal.

She didn't look at me like I was her next meal. She eyed me with disdain.

Instead of vying for my attention, she ignored me and pushed me away.

She was completely unattainable, and I became obsessed with her.

When I finally got her, it felt like I was on top of the world. I was going to help the team win another championship, going into the draft, and had Lyla by my side.

And then, without warning, she left me.

Vanished.

It took me three bitter, angry, long years to find her, but I did, and now she owes me a lot more than just an explanation.

Three years ago, she ruined my life.

Now, I was going to become her worst nightmare.

tropes:
hockey romance
college/new adult
obsessed/possessive hero
boy falls first

JP hero

boy obsessed
dark themes (content warning in the book)

©2023 Claire Contreras (P)2025 The Wicked Pen

Got me back into audio books

TikTok got me on this one and I am OBSESSED! so gripping. I had my headphones in at any minute I could listening to this! So sad it’s done. On to the next one!

Dark hockey romance

Gosh, this book... I am in LOVE! I'm in love with the story, the characters, this author! 𝐔𝐍𝐓𝐈𝐋 𝐈 𝐆𝐄𝐓 𝐘𝐎𝐔 is a standalone dark hockey romance by Claire Contreras. I will immediately be buying a paperback copy so I can annotate the crap out of it and get it signed <3.

Hockey romance
Dark romance
Obsessed hero
He falls first
Revenge
Second chance romance

Lyla James Marichal and Lachlan Duke meet in college. She's a gorgeous brunette wallflower who happens to run into college hockey star, Lachlan, at a party. She's the only girl who won't give him the time of day so naturally he's got to find out everything he can about her.

Characters:
These two give me all the feels. They started in one place and grew in such big ways. I can't say more because I don't want to spoil the plot!

Writing/Listening:
It's a medium paced book at about 600 pages but I'm telling you it's worth it! The length was perfect for everything that happened in the plot and made you fall for these main characters. It's dual POV which is my favorite. Joe Arden is one of my absolute favorite male narrators and he was divine. I really enjoyed Kasha Kensington as well. Although a few times her narrating Lachlan's dialogue during the spicy scenes had me laughing/cringing. Lol Would have been 5/5 on performance if it was duet narration. Diverse author and diverse representation. And let me just say, this book was the perfect blend and amount of spice. PERFECTION!

TWs: car accident, death of a parent, death of a partner, a few other dark TWs so check author note for full

⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
🌶🌶🌶🌶

Not enough for me

Not enough suspense, darkness or Joe Arden for me. The story was okay. Truly hated the end, but that’s probably just a personal thing. I didn’t like Kasha Kensingtons voice for Lochlan, but thought she was great for Lylah. If this were a duet it would have made it so much better. Still worth a listen though :)

LOVED!

Great story and perfect amount of spice. Had me squealing, laughing and crying. What more could you want. Perfect mix on narrators as well.

Horny Hockey

The narration was tolerable, the story was great and my feels we’re running high. love a good hockey romance

Good!!

It was a bit cheesy at times but it was still a great story line and the narration was fantastic!

I can’t love this story enough!

Ugh, Lachlan Duke is solidified as one of my top 5 book boyfriends for sure! Claire Contreras never disappoints and with Joe Arden narrating?…*chef’s kiss*

New book boyfriend

SPOILER *
Holy shit, Lach is 100000% my new book BF - this is such a good read/listen. I loved it. I love both characters. Perfect amount of love story with an underlying plot. I love that there is focus on their careers, friendships, Lyla’s trauma and how Lach helps her overcome it and is her biggest protector. Love love love.

Good

Story was good, I LOVE Joe Arden I just hate when he reads the female lines, and vice versa for the females.
I like the story just feel like dual reading could have made it great.

Fantastic!

Just added this one to my favorites list. The storyline had me sucked in and I didn't want to stop listening. Great narration!