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Behind the Net

A Grumpy Sunshine Hockey Romance

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Behind the Net

Written by: Stephanie Archer
Narrated by: Tim Paige, Savannah Peachwood
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He's the hot, grumpy goalie I had a crush on in high school...and now I'm his live-in assistant.

After my ex crushed my dreams in the music industry, I’m done with getting my heart broken. Working as an assistant for an NHL player was supposed to be a breeze, but nothing about Jamie Streicher is easy. He’s an intimidatingly hot, grouchy jerk who can't stand me. The guy has a massive ego. Keeping things professional will be no problem, even when he demands I move in with him.

Beneath his surliness, though, Jamie’s surprisingly sweet and protective.

When Jamie learns how bad my ex was in bed, his competitive nature flares, and he encourages and spoils me in every way. The creative spark I used to feel about songwriting? It’s back, and I’m writing music again. Between wearing his jersey at games, rowdy parties with the team, and being brave on stage again, I’m falling for him.

He could break my heart, but it might be worth it.

Behind the Net is a grumpy-sunshine pro hockey romance with lots of spice and an HEA. It’s the first book in the Vancouver Storm series, and can be listened to as a stand-alone.

Tropes:

  • grumpy sunshine
  • slow burn
  • boy obsessed
  • pro hockey
  • forced proximity (boss vs. assistant + roommates)
  • spice coaching
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I am not a reviewer but I enjoyed the listen. I was a little surprised that the ex conflict doesn’t drag on too far, as many books to rely on for heavy handed tension, but included other aspects of the characters lives. It rounded them out.

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Tim Page ruined this story for me. His inflection and whiny, sappy voice made me cringe.

Another actor?

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I loved the story but the times when the main character just randomly takes his goalie pads of in an instance shows the lack of hockey knowledge and took me out of the moment. Just a small detail that made it less real.

Goalie knowledge

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I love fun series and this was that. I laughed and giggled a lot. the narrators are amazing :)

love this series! fun and the men are great and the women fabulous 🤩

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Behind the Net by Stephanie Archer was an okay read for me, especially coming right after the Windy City series—it had a lot to live up to. The steamy scenes definitely delivered (no complaints there 👀), but the emotional build-up just wasn’t as strong as I wanted it to be. I also really missed that sharp, playful banter that makes a romance feel alive; their dynamic felt a bit flat in comparison. That said, it’s still an easy, enjoyable read if you’re in the mood for something lighter with good chemistry, just don’t go in expecting a super deep or slow-burn connection.

Steamy but Missing the Spark

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