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The Girlfriend Zone

Love and Hockey, Book 4

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The Girlfriend Zone

By: Lauren Blakely
Narrated by: Samantha Brentmoor, Jason Clarke
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Performed in duet by Samantha Brentmoor and Jason Clarke!

In my defense, I had no idea the tattooed, glasses-wearing, soulful hottie I spent one perfect day—and one unforgettable night—with was a hockey star on my father’s team.

And Miles didn’t know I was the coach’s daughter.

That’s the point of a “no-work-talk” date.

But now? He's as forbidden to me as I am to him.

When I land a new gig as the team photographer, we vow to keep it professional. We mostly succeed…except for that time after a game when he couldn’t keep his talented hands off me. But I swear, it won’t happen again.

Too much is at stake—I can’t risk my heart or my father’s team.

But when I end up living at Miles’s place to care for his pack of rescue pups, the lines blur fast.

Late nights turn into stolen moments and I discover there’s more to him than I ever imagined—a man who’s genuine, thoughtful, and irresistibly real.

He looks at me like he can’t believe his luck. Touches me like he never wants to let go. And listens to my hopes and fears.

My heart’s getting dangerously attached. But if I follow it… am I putting everyone’s dreams on the line?

©2024 Lauren Blakely Books (P)2024 Lauren Blakely Books
Contemporary Romantic Comedy Sports Heartfelt Hockey

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Completely Obsessed with Miles & Leighton!

I always think that the previous Lauren Blakely couple can’t be beat, & she proves me wrong time & time again! I AM OBSESSED with Leighton & Miles!! Like, stayed up til 2am to finish reading/listening because I couldn’t stop, obsessed!

This audio is pure perfection with Jason Clark & Samantha Brentmoor (two of my faves!) giving a fantastic duet performance! They completely embodied Miles & Leighton, bringing to life their insane chemistry, & I couldn’t imagine anyone but them voicing these characters! It is SO GOOD!

This one may seriously be my new favorite in this series. Miles is enraptured with Leighton from page 1, & the intense chemistry these two have from the jump is delish!! Throw in a little matchmaking grandmother (Birdie must be protected at all cost!!), a series of events that brings them together for that first date, & then a realization of epic UH OH proportions to set the stage for their journey to each other.

Since Leighton is Miles’s coaches daughter (see the UH OH previously mentioned lol), they stop things before they can really get going, but they keep being brought back into one another’s orbits. The pull they have to one another is intense, & they both are pining for the other even when they know they shouldn’t.

I love a good friends to lovers/hidden/sneaky romance, & this definitely delivered! As I said, their chemistry is insane & Miles gives Leighton just what she needs (🥵)! They are both filthy & absolutely delish!!! I was sweating 😮‍💨

I could keep going, but I’ll stop for now lol!! If you haven’t already caught on, I LOVE THIS ONE! LOVE LOVE LOVE, & you should absolutely add it to your TBR!

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One of her best for sure

I really really enjoyed this book. Some of LBs best writing. What a great story. The narration was perfect. I’m looking to the next book

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4 swoony stars

I have wanted to get Miles & Leighton's story for so long now. We have seen Miles pining away forever now, and I was dying to know the story there. I love everything from the way they first meet to geocaching lockets. These two have palpable chemistry and fit so wonderfully. I adore how Miles is so attentive to her and cares about her. He is very swoony with her yet also spicy when he wants to. I really enjoyed Leighton, and I found her experience with hearing loss very interesting and enjoyed that rep a lot. Their story was such a great time!

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Samantha Brentmoor & Jason Clarke nailed it!


This book was incredible. I absolutely love how Lauren Blakely researches and weaves in disabilities and/or illnesses, no matter what type. I also adore how she adds so much character depth in her stories.

Leighton (the coach's daughter) & Miles (the hockey player) fall in love with each other, and they click pretty quickly. They meet and have a steamy night, and then they realize how else they're connected. A year passes and they still adore/lust/etc. and the story goes from there.

There is so much depth in the characters, plenty of laughs, some good steam, and of course the other character cameos from the series.

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🎧4⭐⭐⭐⭐.5🎧

The duet narration was exactly what I needed. Samantha Brentmoor and Jason Clarke were just wonderful.

The chemistry, smoken’ hot!
I am not a fan of keeping secrets, but I do see how this situation was a little unique. They did meet before they knew they were intertwined in a way neither of them suspected.
I am a big fan of Miles and Leighton and how they communicated, even if they didn’t communicate with the right people.
Birdie is a gem and needs to be protected at all costs. I can’t wait until the next book because I already miss her.

I love that Lauren’s book are so low on the drama, but this one has it. And you are going to know about it. It worked for me with this one.

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Miles falls first

The duet narration by Jason Clarke and Samantha Brentmoor really brought Miles and Leighton to life. The first time Miles saw Leighton he told his grandmother that she was his future wife. He didn't know that Leighton was the daughter of his hockey coach. Leighton had an attraction to Miles, too. When Miles found out that Leighton had a hearing impairment, he didn't hesitate to make sure he knew how to help her when she needed it. Leighton is a photographer and ends up being the hockey team's photographer and really puts her on the Do Not have a relationship with. But Leighton and Miles can't help their attraction. There are times I laughed and times I cried but Leighton and Miles were perfect for each other. I liked that Lauren Blakely researched and got the help from professionals about the hearing loss that Leighton had. It really made the story more real.

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Miles & Leighton!

Miles. Do I need to say more? Miles and Leighton were thrown together by the matchmaker. Ok, not really a matchmaker, but Miles's grandmother, Birdie paired them up when Leighton needed some help with work. And from there, these two had a chemistry. But the catch to it all, and to their surprise, Leighton's dad is Miles's coach. Now they know they can't continue a relationship. Right? Friends will work. And the story goes Now it's not your typical story, it's packed with spice and sneaking around, but Lauren Blakely adds her own flare and it's emotional. Miles is a man that is easy to love, and his devotion and attention to details is impeccable. Leighton is driven, and a bit uneasy when it comes to a serious relationship. Their connection is easy to feel and I was routing for them the whole time. And I absolutely loved Birdie and the dogs!

Samantha Brentmoor and Jason Clarke bring this gem alive. Brentmoor gives voice to Leighton, and I loved how she is super passionate yet hesitant. She pulls off the new adult feeling that Leighton has and lets her grow through the story. Clarke is Miles, and he delves into his heart. Easy to hear the love come through, he made Miles incredibly lovable. I always enjoy these two when they team up and once again my heart was happy.

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Absolutely Adorable & Spicy

Sweet and spicy story. The characters are a delight and their story adorabley unique.

Duet narration is excellent and brings the story to life.

I can't wait for the next book in the series! Keep them coming!!! (pun intended)

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5 STARS! Sexy, sweet forbidden hockey romance!

The Girlfriend Zone by Lauren Blakely was an addictive age-gap, forbidden love story that crackled with tension! This story features Miles, the irresistible NHL player with a heart of gold who falls hard for Leighton, the one that got away and resurfaces as the off-limits coach’s daughter and team photographer. Their chemistry is undeniable and positively electric, sparking with every stolen glance and loaded with witty banter that’s equal parts flirty and fiery. I listened to the audiobook, narrated in duet by Jason Clarke and Samantha Brentmoor. Both of these narrators turned in fabulous performances, and their natural chemistry making for authentic portrayals of these characters.

Blakely masterfully built the steam, weaving a slow-burn romance that’s as emotional as it is scorching. The forbidden stakes—Leighton’s ties to the team, their age difference, and Miles’ respect for her dad and fear of crossing the line—add delicious tension, making every touch and confession feel thrillingly illicit. Yet beneath the passion lies a deep connection as both characters grapple with vulnerability, loyalty, and the risk of losing everything for love. Blakely’s sharp and engaging storytelling balanced humor, heat, and heart in a way that made this story impossible to put down. A perfect blend of sexy, sweet, and emotionally gripping! Five smooches from me for The Girlfriend Zone by Lauren Blakely!
~Danielle Palumbo, Red Cheeks Reads

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Fun, heartfelt, and sizzling romance!

This is another fun, heartfelt, and sizzling romance in Blakely's Love and Hockey series! When Mile's saw Leighton for the first time in his grandmother's coffee shop, he knew she was it for him. His grandmother really liked Leighton so she decides to meddle and get them together. Miles and Leighton have a wonderful day and passionate night together with both wanting more. But then they find out that Miles play's hockey, and her father is his coach, making them both off limits. They try to stay away from each other, but their fiery chemistry makes it impossible. They see each other secretly at first, having fun getting to know each other and growing confident and safe with their vulnerabilities. But what happens when their secret is out and people feel betrayed? Will it be the end of what they have worked hard to build? This story was so much fun and was so clever. I loved the way Miles and Leighton's relationship evolved. The way they had fun, supported each other at their most vulnerable, their witty banter, and their sizzling chemistry made them so perfect together. I totally swooned over Miles with how he noticed everything and made sure Leighton always came first, and his surprise at the end made my heart skip a beat!
Narrators Samantha Brentmoor and Jason Clarke are pure magic as Leighton and Miles. They recreate the fun and passionate chemistry between Leighton and Miles, along with imparting the genuine emotion of all the characters so beautifully, and deliver a performance that was completely addictive. This series just keeps getting better and better! You don't want to miss this fun, emotional, heartwarming, and steamy romance!

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