The Proposal Play (Love and Hockey, #3) by Lauren Blakely

brother’s best friend • friends-to-lovers • marriage of convenience • marriage pact • forced proximity • secret pining • hockey romance

A playful, steamy hockey romance about two best friends who accidentally turn a wild Vegas night into something much more complicated. The Proposal Play delivers fake-marriage chaos, undeniable chemistry, and the emotional tension of realizing the person you've always trusted might be the one you've been waiting for.

The Vibe

Winning a date with her brother’s hockey star best friend was never supposed to lead to a wedding ring, a viral photo, and a very public misunderstanding. The plan was simple: fix the situation, laugh about it later, and move on.

Except now everyone thinks they’re a real couple.

To protect their careers and keep the story believable, they agree to play the part while keeping their distance. Separate rooms. Clear boundaries. No crossing the line that could ruin a decade-long friendship.

But pretending starts to feel surprisingly natural. Asher has always been the person she could count on, but seeing him in a new light changes everything. Between thoughtful gestures, familiar comfort, and a chemistry that refuses to stay hidden, their fake marriage begins to feel a little too real.

When the line between friendship and love starts disappearing, they have to decide whether they’re willing to risk everything for the chance at something they never expected.

Tropes & Tags

• Hockey romance
• Brother’s best friend
• Friends-to-lovers
• Marriage of convenience
• Marriage pact
• Forced proximity
• Fake relationship
• He’s been secretly in love with her for years
• Best friends to lovers
• Pro hockey hero
• “My wife” energy
• Spicy romance
• Romantic comedy
• All the feels

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)