High Sticking The Heart is an absolute knockout! I CANNOT believe this is a debut novel because it was that good. Dalton is officially my new book boyfriend—he falls first, he falls hard, and I was blushing and kicking my feet and giggling over him the entire time.

Ariella and Dalton’s story had everything I love in a romance. The fake dating setup was perfection, and their instant connection? Electric. Their banter had me GRINNING, and the tension between them was chef’s kiss. I mean, how do you resist a 6’4” cowboy boot wearing hockey player who is down bad for you? Answer: You don’t.

Ariella was such a strong, inspiring FMC. Her determination to prove herself in a male dominated field while navigating the undeniable pull toward Dalton made her so relatable. And can we talk about the moment she realizes she just fake dated the star player of the team she was just hired to coach? ICONIC.

The grumpy/sunshine dynamic was everything, and the spice? Whew. 🔥 Marie M. (seriously, this was a debut?!) delivered a perfectly balanced story with heart, heat, and just the right amount of angst.

If you love hockey romance, strong FMCs, and MMCs who worship their women, High Sticking The Heart is the pefect addition to the hockey romance world.