The Romance Line (Love and Hockey, #2) by Lauren Blakely

hockey romance • fake dating • best friend’s sister • forced proximity • slow burn • opposites attract • he falls first

A fun, flirty hockey romance filled with undeniable chemistry, playful tension, and the kind of connection that becomes impossible to fake. The Romance Line delivers Lauren Blakely's signature mix of humor, heat, and heart as two people discover that the best love stories don't always go according to plan.

The Vibe

When a chance to help his career turns into an unexpected romantic arrangement, a hockey player finds himself tangled up with the one woman who makes him question every rule he's ever followed.

She's smart, independent, and not interested in being anyone's temporary distraction. He's charming, confident, and used to getting exactly what he wants. What starts as a plan with clear boundaries quickly becomes complicated when their chemistry refuses to stay pretend.

Between stolen moments, playful banter, and the pressure of keeping their feelings in check, they discover that the line between acting in love and actually falling in love can disappear fast.

With plenty of hockey action, swoony romance, and emotional depth, The Romance Line is a feel-good love story about taking a chance on something real.

Tropes & Tags

• Hockey romance
• Fake dating
• Best friend's sister
• Forced proximity
• Opposites attract
• Slow burn romance
• He falls first
• Workplace/goal-driven romance
• Flirty banter
• Protective hero
• Romantic comedy
• Spicy romance
• 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)