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A heart-warming forbidden friends to lovers, coming out, ice hockey romance

By Eden Finley and Saxon James

Series: Puckboys

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Skate into the world of Puckboys, the hot mm gay ice hockey romance fiction series for fans of Heated Rivalry and Emily Rath. Some things are worth waiting a lifetime for…Once upon a time, playing for the NHL was Colby’s dream. But every closeted guy knows... Read More

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Skate into the world of Puckboys, the hot mm gay ice hockey romance fiction series for fans of Heated Rivalry and Emily Rath.

Some things are worth waiting a lifetime for…
Once upon a time, playing for the NHL was Colby’s dream. But every closeted guy knows you don’t hit on your teammate, even if Radimir Novicov is sexy, smart and talented, and even if his gaze lingers longer than it should…
All it took was one drunken close call before their friendship was in tatters and their hockey careers went in opposite directions. Now, seventeen years later, Colby is the new video coach for Novi’s team.
Novi has two years left on his contract and he’s counting down the days. Because while he’s playing professionally, he can’t come out. Not with his family still in Russia. He didn’t count on Colby Kessinger walking back into his life, though. The one person who made his heart want things it can’t have.
If you loved The Shots You Take and Heated Rivalry, you’ll love this heartwarming, forbidden MM romance.

Puckboys
Book 1: Egotistical Puckboy
Book 2: Irresponsible Puckboy
Book 3: Shameless Puckboy
Book 4: Foolish Puckboy
Book 5: Clueless Puckboy
Book 6: Bromantic Puckboy
Book 7: Forbidden Puckboy
Book 8: Possessive Puckboy
Book 9: Stubborn Puckboy
Book 10: Charming Puckboy

Series: Puckboys

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Clueless Puckboy

When Ayri Quinn pictured the team’s hot personal trainer touching his groin—this was not the way it was supposed to go. Quinn has enough to worry about. After finally making the NHL Buffalo team, he’s terrified this injury will take it all away. The last thing he needs is the added anxiety of making a fool of himself by getting...

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Irresponsible Puckboy

Tripp's straight best friend Dex is his biggest weakness, and he doesn't want to be strong. Famous NHL teammates Tripp and Dex have been friends forever. Just about as long as Tripp has been secretly in love with Dex. And Dex doesn't have a clue. It's about time Tripp gets over Dex, and the only way to do it is...

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Foolish Puckboy

They’re as different as fire and ice. But that doesn’t mean the sparks won’t fly… Aleksander Emerson is newly divorced, recently came out as pansexual, and ready to celebrate singledom. What better way to do it than party with the Collective, a supportive group of LGBTIA+ NHL hockey players? Gabe the firefighter gets called to a party that went awry...

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Egotistical Puckboy

They're rivals on and off the ice. But they might have more in common than they realise... Partying, dudes, and hockey. What more could a gay NHL player want? Ezra's life is perfect apart from Anton Hayes. A winger from Philly, Anton is all about the game. He's worked for years to be one of the best in the league,...

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Bromantic Puckboy

Cody desperately needs a wingman to stop him marrying the first woman that comes onto him, and Miles is just the man for the job. Cody Bilson is moving to Nashville, leaving Seattle and his four ex-wives behind. Miles Olsen is a rookie goalie, starting his season playing for the same team as Cody. At first, Cody thinks Miles is...

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Forbidden Puckboy

Skate into the world of Puckboys, the hot mm gay ice hockey romance fiction series for fans of Heated Rivalry and Emily Rath. Are they willing to face the penalty for some major misconduct off the ice?Being in love with his brother’s best friend sucks. Worse – Easton Kikishkin has crushed on him since he was twelve years old, and...

By Eden Finley and Saxon James

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Possessive Puckboy

Skate into the world of Puckboys, the hot mm gay ice hockey romance fiction series for fans of Heated Rivalry and Emily Rath.Can they move forward with so much history between them?Connor Kikishkin is questioning everything. His best friend and his brother hid their relationship from him. His whole family finds his protective side annoying. And now his NHL team...

By Eden Finley and Saxon James

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Stubborn Puckboy

Skate into the world of Puckboys, the hot mm gay ice hockey romance fiction series for fans of Heated Rivalry and Emily Rath. Some things are worth waiting a lifetime for…Once upon a time, playing for the NHL was Colby’s dream. But every closeted guy knows you don’t hit on your teammate, even if Radimir Novicov is sexy, smart and...

By Eden Finley and Saxon James

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Charming Puckboy

Skate into the world of Puckboys, the hot mm gay ice hockey romance fiction series for fans of Heated Rivalry and Emily Rath. His dream contract means losing out on his dream man…Lachie Kikishkin lives a charmed life. He’s one of the top rookies in the NHL, never has to look far for a hookup, and even animals flock to...

By Eden Finley and Saxon James

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Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781835985274

Publisher: Canelo

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 29 October 2026

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Canelo Romance

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Width: 129.0mm

Height: 198.0mm

Weight: 0g

Pages: 336

Collections

Contemporary Romance Eden Finley Fiction General Fiction LGBTQ+ Pre-order Books Pre-orders Pre-orders by Release Date Romance Saxon James Series: Puckboys Sports Sports Romance

About the Author

Eden Finley is a bestselling author who writes steamy contemporary romances that are full of snark and light-hearted fluff. She doesn’t take anything too seriously and lives to create an escape from real life for her readers. She's also an Australian girl from Queensland and apologises for her Australianisms that sometimes don't make sense to anyone else.

Saxon James is a Top 10 International Bestseller from Australia who writes MM romance to make you smile. Whether you love sports romance or small town, college guys or men getting their second shot at love, Saxon has something for everyone.

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Shameless Puckboy

Neither of them could have predicted falling for one another, but is risking their hearts worth risking their careers? Oskar Voyjik has really done it this time. After a public mishap in an alleyway is caught on CCTV, his team's owner has had it with his stunts. Either he fixes his image or he's off the ice for good. Who...

By Saxon James and Eden Finley

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Clueless Puckboy

When Ayri Quinn pictured the team’s hot personal trainer touching his groin—this was not the way it was supposed to go. Quinn has enough to worry about. After finally making the NHL Buffalo team, he’s terrified this injury will take it all away. The last thing he needs is the added anxiety of making a fool of himself by getting...

By Saxon James and Eden Finley

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Irresponsible Puckboy

Tripp's straight best friend Dex is his biggest weakness, and he doesn't want to be strong. Famous NHL teammates Tripp and Dex have been friends forever. Just about as long as Tripp has been secretly in love with Dex. And Dex doesn't have a clue. It's about time Tripp gets over Dex, and the only way to do it is...

By Saxon James and Eden Finley

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Foolish Puckboy

They’re as different as fire and ice. But that doesn’t mean the sparks won’t fly… Aleksander Emerson is newly divorced, recently came out as pansexual, and ready to celebrate singledom. What better way to do it than party with the Collective, a supportive group of LGBTIA+ NHL hockey players? Gabe the firefighter gets called to a party that went awry...

By Saxon James and Eden Finley

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Egotistical Puckboy

They're rivals on and off the ice. But they might have more in common than they realise... Partying, dudes, and hockey. What more could a gay NHL player want? Ezra's life is perfect apart from Anton Hayes. A winger from Philly, Anton is all about the game. He's worked for years to be one of the best in the league,...

By Saxon James and Eden Finley

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Bromantic Puckboy

Cody desperately needs a wingman to stop him marrying the first woman that comes onto him, and Miles is just the man for the job. Cody Bilson is moving to Nashville, leaving Seattle and his four ex-wives behind. Miles Olsen is a rookie goalie, starting his season playing for the same team as Cody. At first, Cody thinks Miles is...

By Saxon James and Eden Finley

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Forbidden Puckboy

Skate into the world of Puckboys, the hot mm gay ice hockey romance fiction series for fans of Heated Rivalry and Emily Rath. Are they willing to face the penalty for some major misconduct off the ice?Being in love with his brother’s best friend sucks. Worse – Easton Kikishkin has crushed on him since he was twelve years old, and...

By Eden Finley and Saxon James

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Possessive Puckboy

Skate into the world of Puckboys, the hot mm gay ice hockey romance fiction series for fans of Heated Rivalry and Emily Rath.Can they move forward with so much history between them?Connor Kikishkin is questioning everything. His best friend and his brother hid their relationship from him. His whole family finds his protective side annoying. And now his NHL team...

By Eden Finley and Saxon James

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Charming Puckboy

Skate into the world of Puckboys, the hot mm gay ice hockey romance fiction series for fans of Heated Rivalry and Emily Rath. His dream contract means losing out on his dream man…Lachie Kikishkin lives a charmed life. He’s one of the top rookies in the NHL, never has to look far for a hookup, and even animals flock to...

By Eden Finley and Saxon James

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Shameless Puckboy

Neither of them could have predicted falling for one another, but is risking their hearts worth risking their careers? Oskar Voyjik has really done it this time. After a public mishap in an alleyway is caught on CCTV, his team's owner has had it with his stunts. Either he fixes his image or he's off the ice for good. Who...

By Saxon James and Eden Finley

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Clueless Puckboy

When Ayri Quinn pictured the team’s hot personal trainer touching his groin—this was not the way it was supposed to go. Quinn has enough to worry about. After finally making the NHL Buffalo team, he’s terrified this injury will take it all away. The last thing he needs is the added anxiety of making a fool of himself by getting...

By Saxon James and Eden Finley

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Irresponsible Puckboy

Tripp's straight best friend Dex is his biggest weakness, and he doesn't want to be strong. Famous NHL teammates Tripp and Dex have been friends forever. Just about as long as Tripp has been secretly in love with Dex. And Dex doesn't have a clue. It's about time Tripp gets over Dex, and the only way to do it is...

By Saxon James and Eden Finley

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New Release

Foolish Puckboy

They’re as different as fire and ice. But that doesn’t mean the sparks won’t fly… Aleksander Emerson is newly divorced, recently came out as pansexual, and ready to celebrate singledom. What better way to do it than party with the Collective, a supportive group of LGBTIA+ NHL hockey players? Gabe the firefighter gets called to a party that went awry...

By Saxon James and Eden Finley

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Egotistical Puckboy

They're rivals on and off the ice. But they might have more in common than they realise... Partying, dudes, and hockey. What more could a gay NHL player want? Ezra's life is perfect apart from Anton Hayes. A winger from Philly, Anton is all about the game. He's worked for years to be one of the best in the league,...

By Saxon James and Eden Finley

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Bromantic Puckboy

Cody desperately needs a wingman to stop him marrying the first woman that comes onto him, and Miles is just the man for the job. Cody Bilson is moving to Nashville, leaving Seattle and his four ex-wives behind. Miles Olsen is a rookie goalie, starting his season playing for the same team as Cody. At first, Cody thinks Miles is...

By Saxon James and Eden Finley

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Forbidden Puckboy

Skate into the world of Puckboys, the hot mm gay ice hockey romance fiction series for fans of Heated Rivalry and Emily Rath. Are they willing to face the penalty for some major misconduct off the ice?Being in love with his brother’s best friend sucks. Worse – Easton Kikishkin has crushed on him since he was twelve years old, and...

By Eden Finley and Saxon James

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$9⁹⁹

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Out 29 Oct 2026
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Possessive Puckboy

Skate into the world of Puckboys, the hot mm gay ice hockey romance fiction series for fans of Heated Rivalry and Emily Rath.Can they move forward with so much history between them?Connor Kikishkin is questioning everything. His best friend and his brother hid their relationship from him. His whole family finds his protective side annoying. And now his NHL team...

By Eden Finley and Saxon James

Paperback

$9⁹⁹

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Out 29 Oct 2026
Charming Puckboy

Skate into the world of Puckboys, the hot mm gay ice hockey romance fiction series for fans of Heated Rivalry and Emily Rath. His dream contract means losing out on his dream man…Lachie Kikishkin lives a charmed life. He’s one of the top rookies in the NHL, never has to look far for a hookup, and even animals flock to...

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