Poetry on Ice: Totally Pucked, Book 1

4.25⭐ I loved Poetry On Ice! It was such a fun read. Not only was it steamy but I laughed often too. That’s the perfect mix for me. Robbie and Ant had great chemistry. From their angry brawls early on to their spicy scenes together, they were explosive. I loved how it turned from them being Rivals to Ant accepting that he was falling for Robbie even though he “was not a relationship guy”. Christmas at the McGuires was amazing ❤️ It was wonderful to see the quiet acceptance from Robbie’s parents because they recognized what was really between them even though they were trying not to be obvious about it. I also loved how the team knew as well and were so accepting. It was such a feel good moment when they tried to announce it in the locker room but the team immediately started hooting and hollering before they even had a chance to say anything. They were so worried they wouldn’t be accepted but it was just the opposite. If you’re looking for a swoony read with plenty of laughs, great spicy scenes and fabulous banter, this one is it

📖 Poetry On Ice by Jesse H Reign Rating: ★★★¾ There are books that demand your full attention, and then there are books that arrive precisely when you need them, light enough to carry you through but substantial enough to linger. This one found me in that in-between space, and for that moment, it was exactly right. I came seeking a hockey MM romance, drawn by the promise of ice and rivalry and the particular alchemy that happens when enemies discover something deeper beneath their antagonism. Jesse H. Reign delivered on that expectation with a story that moves at a confident pace, never dragging but never rushing the moments that matter. The enemies-to-lovers arc between Ant and Robbie unfolds with witty dialogue and genuine chemistry, their transformation from rivals to something more tender feels earned. The banter crackles with energy, each exchange revealing layers beneath the surface-level antagonism, and their connection deepens in ways that feel both inevitable and surprising. Yet honesty requires me to acknowledge the stumble at the beginning. The initial seduction felt forced, a rushed intimacy that hadn't yet been built by the emotional foundation the story would later establish. Perhaps that's just my preference speaking, my tendency to reach for heavier reads where every moment of connection is hard-won. But as the narrative progressed, the relationship found its authentic rhythm. The push-pull dynamic revealed vulnerabilities in both characters, Ant's…