The Girlfriend Zone

Name: The Girlfriend Zone
Brand: Penguin Random House NZ
SKU: 9781405989695
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By Lauren Blakely

Series: Love & Hockey

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This forbidden-love, ice-hockey romance is the fourth instalment of the Love and Hockey series from #1 New York Times bestselling author Lauren Blakely In my defence, 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. 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 and I discover there's more to him than I ever imagined-a man who's genuine, thoughtful, and irresistibly real. My heart's getting dangerously attached. But if I follow it... am I putting everyone's dreams on the line?

Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781405989695

Publisher: Penguin Books Ltd

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 19 February 2026

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Penguin Books Ltd

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 35.0mm

Width: 131.0mm

Height: 199.0mm

Weight: 364g

Pages: 512

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About the Author

A #1 New York Times Bestselling, #1 Wall Street Journal Bestselling, and #1 Audible Bestselling author, Lauren Blakely is known for her contemporary romance style that's sexy, feel-good and witty. Lauren likes dogs, cake and show tunes and she is the vegetarian at your dinner party.

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