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No Pucks (Gods Versus Monsters Hockey Book 1)

J.R. Gray
4.1 / 5.0
Published: 2025

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When Jaxson Reed steps onto the ice, he isn’t just playing against rival teams; he is grappling with the crushing weight of expectation and a reputation that threatens to derail his career before it truly begins. As the star player for the Gods, Jaxson has spent his life learning how to guard his heart as fiercely as his goal, burying his true self beneath layers of performance and professional pressure. Enter Miller, the brooding provocateur from the opposing Monsters squad. Their rivalry is legendary, fueled by icy glares and aggressive play, but beneath the surface-level hostility lies a crackling, undeniable tension that neither can ignore. Forced into close proximity, the hatred they’ve carefully nurtured begins to thaw, revealing a vulnerability that is far more terrifying than any mid-game collision. J.R. Gray weaves a compelling narrative that moves beyond the typical locker-room tropes, focusing on the genuine evolution of two men finding solace in the last place they ever expected. It is a story of rivalry blossoming into redemption, exploring themes of authenticity, hidden desires, and the courage it takes to drop your guard. With a perfect balance of blistering intensity and tender connection, this is a must-read for anyone seeking a romance that hits as hard as it heals.

Customer Reviews

Top 5 from Amazon
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Stephanie Chapin
April 13, 2026
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Love this book

Book Review of No Pucks Book 1 in the Gods Versus Monsters Hockey Series by J.R Gray. I really enjoyed this book it is a 5 star read for me. I couldn’t help but smile and laugh while reading it. This is Anthony and Logan’s story. I love their banter and push and pull, they are total opposites but are great together. I love Logan and how bold and charismatic he is and how he always goes for what he wants. I love how broody Anthony is and that Logan is the only one that can make him smile. I love the gods hockey players, their team banter, and how they rally around each other. I also love all the drama with Logan’s dad. This is a spicy, slow burn, age gap, one night stand, coach x student, father’s enemy, grumpy x sunshine, forbidden, secret relationship, college hockey romance. Anthony is 40 and was a rising star in the NHL until a torn ACL ended his career. Now coming off a divorce and still trying to come to terms with his injury he takes a job as the new head coach of the New York Gods a elite college hockey team. Logan is 18 and is a freshman on the Gods. Logan and Anthony met at a bar a few months ago as strangers and had a one night stand not expecting to see each other again but are both in for a surprise when they see each other on the first day of hockey practice. Anthony has bad blood with Logan’s dad he caused the injury that ruined his career and they hate each other. Logan hates his father and hates being compared to him on the ice. Logan wants Anthony even…
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Margo
March 8, 2025
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Coach/player

MM Age gap Hockey Forbidden: coach/player This was a low angst, super sweet story. Logan meets Anthony after a stressful night while looking for a destresser in the form of an older man. Anthony is in town for a job interview and at a bar trying to figure out what he wants to do. Though Anthony tries to turn down Logan, Logan has an uncanny way of getting what he wants. lol After their night together, it’s a shock for them to see each other months later when Anthony comes out as the new coach of the hockey team that Logan is joining for the first time. Anthony tries to resist but Logan makes it really hard 🤣🙈 Logan’s father is your typical crap father who tries to do everything to ruin Anthony and Logan. But they push thru the animosity with no third act breakup. I enjoyed this story so much. I’ve been in a lil bit of a slump trying to push thru books. It was an easy read. The two MMCs were so loveable. I’m excited for the series.
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Reva Coomer
May 7, 2025
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3.5 stars

I love hockey. It is my favorite thing outside reading! This was a good read. I like the characters and the story. I hope to see more of the team!
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bexbookrex
March 30, 2025
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Snarky sweet age gap romance

Snarky sweet age gap romance: No Pucks by JR Gray is a brilliantly written novel about forbidden love and triumph over evil. Logan and Anthony meet in a bar and hookup one night when they are both feeling low. A few months later they meet again...as a hockey player and his coach. Not only that but Logan's father hates Anthony and will do anything to destroy him. As hard as Anthony fights it, he falls into a relationship with Logan anyway. The story is romantic and steamy with a lot of snark and lots of fun team dynamics! Romance - ❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️ Steam - 🔥🔥🔥🔥 Humor - 🤣🤣🤣 Angst - 😭😭😭 Writing - ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
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Dena S
March 10, 2026
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Give me more please

Literally read in a a day. I love a good daddy issues book! I absolutely loved how these two came together despite everything thrown at them. I loved how snarky and fun Logan was.