forbidden hockey romance • coach’s daughter • workplace romance • forced proximity • second chance vibes • age gap romance • hockey star

A steamy, heartfelt hockey romance about two people who thought one unforgettable connection was meant to stay in the past. The Girlfriend Zone brings together undeniable chemistry, complicated timing, and the kind of attraction that becomes impossible to ignore when fate puts them back in each other’s orbit.

The Vibe

One perfect day. One unforgettable night. One major complication neither of them saw coming.

She thought she’d found a rare, unexpected connection with a charming stranger who made her feel seen. He thought he’d met someone special who had nothing to do with the hockey world he lived in every day. Neither of them expected to discover the truth that would make walking away the easiest choice.

Now they’re on opposite sides of a professional boundary they can’t afford to cross. As the new team photographer and a star player on her father’s hockey team, they know exactly why they should keep their distance.

But avoiding each other gets harder when life puts them closer together. Between stolen moments, late nights, and discovering the person behind the public image, what started as a connection they tried to forget begins to feel like something neither of them can ignore.

With Lauren Blakely’s signature blend of humor, heat, and emotional depth, The Girlfriend Zone is a romance about taking risks, finding trust, and discovering when the right person arrives at the wrong time.

Books in Series (In Order)

The Boyfriend Goal #1
The Romance Line #2
The Proposal Play #3
The Girlfriend Zone #4
The Overtime Kiss #5
The Flirting Game #6
The Rival Upgrade #6.5 (Novella)

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The Girlfriend Zone (Love and Hockey, #4) by Lauren Blakely