Kindle Book The Pucking Wrong Number – Hockey Romance (Book 1)

Ok I don’t know how I feel about this book, I loved the beginning but the, sorry spoiler. The hostage and drugging, ummm excuse me lol I mean it’s clearly a book but, whatever who am I to judge I’ve read worse. Banter was hilarious, Lincoln sure does love his girl. Wait obsessed is more like it.

I loved this story! What a strong introduction to the Pucking Wrong Series! It has perfect world-building, introduces intriguing side characters, and sets the stage for over-the-top, morally dark grey MMCs.

Through a twist of fate, our MMC, with a golden boy exterior, who is actually a deviant menace, begins a texting relationship with our FMC. And once he sets his sights on her, there is quite literally nothing that will stop him, nothing he won't do to make her his. Obviously, this is fiction; It is swoony, spicy, unhinged, and precisely the type of unrealistic story that makes you binge-read.

Our MMC is successful, intelligent, charming, kind of evil, and completely devoted. He balances having no moral code whatsoever with having deep, life-changing emotions for the FMC. His only goal in life is to turn her life around, by any means necessary, without her knowledge, and breaking like 53 laws in the process.

Our FMC has a troubled backstory and is struggling through life, under-resourced, unprotected, and overworked. So when one thing after another begins to fall apart in her life, it seems like it might just be her bad luck. What a coincidence our MMC is there to pick up the pieces at just the right time.

If you are looking for a wild, all gas, no brakes, morally dark grey, sports romance where he falls first and hard, this is the book for you. It inspired me to purchase the entire series, and I am so glad I did!

This is the kind of book that pulls you into its chaos and refuses to let go. Monroe and Lincoln’s story is dark, obsessive, and completely unhinged—but that’s exactly what makes it so addictive.

Monroe, a girl who has always felt alone, finds herself tangled in the dangerous web of Lincoln Daniels, a man who doesn’t just want her—he needs her. His love isn’t soft or sweet, it’s possessive, consuming, and laced with madness.

"If you got the chance to experience the kind of love that breaks you and heals you all at once… The answer should always be yes".

The pacing kept me hooked, and the chemistry between the characters was undeniable. That said, some moments felt too intense without enough build-up, and I wish the book had included content warnings for certain scenes. And when the challenge that requires both our main characters to overcome near the end hit, the build-up was so intense but then it was resolved quickly and easily. I have no problem with quick resolved challenge but why make the build-up so suspenseful. So that was kinda disappointing. Also, i have no problem with the writing style most of the time but some parts do felt off. However, the obsessive storyline, the characters' development and the way this book perfectly describes grief process do make up for it.

If you enjoy dark romance with an obsessive, possessive MMC and a heroine who finds herself falling for the madness, this book delivers.

Whew! This one is a doozy! There is a content/trigger warning, so be sure to look at that. I'll also add that, for me, the darkest parts weren't overwhelming, but I did have to skip around a little bit when they popped up.

So, kind of like Monroe, I chose to just accept the ... darker ... bits of Lincoln's personality, since they truly are with her safety and happiness in mind.

Most of their interactions in the beginning are quite amusing. He's determined to woo her, she's determined to resist, based on her experiences growing up. And when they meet face-to-face, unexpectedly for both of them, the sparks created thru the phone immediately ignite!



I love the emotional depth throughout their story. They help each other heal from trauma, and Lincoln brings a bit of needed found family to Monroe with Ari. Even though he's reluctant to let them have friendly hugs!

Anyway, I very much enjoyed their story. Lincoln is the perfect level of obsessed for Monroe to feel safe and seen, even if their obsession with each other is a bit "crazy."

Rating ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
Spice

"Monroe, I see you. I see all of you. And I'm not going anywhere. I'll be here for you, every step of the way, no matter what. Because I know that you're worth it. You're worth everything. Eventually, you’ll trust me. I’ve been lonely all these years, too. Waiting for you."

'Golden Boy' Lincoln & Monroe

This was my first book by C.R. Jane, and I definitely plan to read more of her work. It’s a hockey romance with a hero who’s obsessed and a bit of a stalker—something I couldn’t put down!

I loved that this book isn't your typical sweet sports romance. Linc is completely taken with Monroe from the moment he sees her picture, and his obsession grows as the story progresses. I absolutely loved Lincoln for his intense and possessive love.
Monroe, who had a tough childhood, takes charge of her life and is working hard, which sets the stage for her unexpected romance with Lincoln that starts with a mistaken text message. The story develops well, with the big moment between Monroe and Lincoln happening just at the right time.
I liked the ‘wrong number’ mix-up at the start, though I wish that part lasted a bit longer to build more suspense. I loved all the spice and all the finger licked goodness.
I can't wait for Ari book, loving the bromance happening in this book.

Overall, "The Pucking Wrong Number" was more than I expected, with a great mix of intense characters and an interesting plot.

Tropes:

Age Gap
Athlete - Hockey
Jealous/Possessive MMC
Manipulation
MINE
Rich boy / Poor Girl
Stalking - Tracking/Spying
Virgin FMC
Dub-con
He Falls First
Touch her / go near her & Die
Praise Kink
Dual POV

I'm scratching my head over why everyone loves this book so much.

The set up is great, loved the premise. Laying the groundwork of showing us how miserable her life has been was a nice change from typical stories like hers. So, it had a lot of promise to start. I even liked the slower build of their texts and growth of the relationship.

But if I'm reading a stalker romance, I want a hero who's more unhinged. This is a good toe dip into darkish romance, but it's far too sweet and gentle for it to really hit the notes a dark romance reader is looking for.

The other really distracting thing about this book were the style issues. There was a lot of tense hopping that left me annoyed and confused. And the over abundant use of passive language made me want to DNF several times. Many scenes are so overly descriptive, I skimmed pages and pages of irrelevant information, while others I couldn't picture at all.

Lastly, the hockey was haphazardly thrown in. Especially the end of the season. That final game made absolutely zero sense at all.

Overall, not worth the hype. If you want a dark, gritty, stalker romance, there are a lot better out there. But if you're new to this kind of obsessive hero, and just want to see if it's something you could enjoy, then you've found the right book.

I don't understand some of the comments I've seen for this book. It's stated almost on the first page that this is a dark romance. And deliciously dark it is.

Stalking, manipulating, kidnapping... you want it? You get it.

I love how absolutely wrong those two are for each other and how right they make it.

The MMC is absolutely sick in the head and I adored it. And what he does to FMC to keep her is just perfect for a dark romance book.

BUT! Please check Trigger Warnings before reading this. Please don't touch it if dark romance is not for you.