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Flirtation or Faceoff: A Hockey Romance (D.C. Eagles Hockey Book 2) Kindle Edition

by Leah Brunner (Author) Format: Kindle Edition
4.2 out of 5 stars 3,627 ratings
After getting my heart broken, I’ve sworn off athletes forever.

Then my best friend has to go and marry an NHL player, and his teammate, Colby Knight, won’t leave me alone.

Colby is a master at scoring (on and off the ice), and he’s not used to being told no. So he takes my disinterest as an invitation to pursue me even harder. I ignore him… until I realize I can use his expertise to help me get my crush’s attention.

But now that he’s my dating coach, and we’re spending so much time together, I’m growing more and more distracted. I mean, those dimples? Very enticing.

Just when I think he might be more than just a playboy hockey player, a blast from the past comes back and reminds me why I swore off athletes in the first place.

Can I trust Colby, or is he just another jerk who will break my heart?

(This is a dual POV, fade-to-black romance, and can be read as a standalone. This book contains mild language. Trigger warnings: cheating exes.)
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  1. Book 2 of 4
    D.C. Eagles Hockey
  2. Print length
    306 pages
  3. Language
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  4. Publication date
    September 1, 2023
  5. Reading age
    13 - 18 years
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FLIRTATION OR FACEOFF

FIVE STAR REVIEWS

"Absolutely loved this book, and this series! If you are a hockey fan, and love romance novels, then this book is for you!" ~Doris, Amazon reviewer

"Swoony, fun, and full of heart from beginning to end. I absolutely loved it." ~ Britt98, Amazon reviewer

"With an enemies-to-love vibe, dating coach scenes and a “he falls first” (and faster than I would biff it on the ice, I might add), this story is on the list of favorites." ~ hiding.in.the.pages, Amazon reviewer

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  • Dating Coach
  • Enemies to Lovers
  • Guy Falls First
  • Who Did This to You?

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About the Author

Leah Brunner is a Kansas girl at heart, but currently resides in Northern California, with her husband and three children. (At least until the Air Force moves them again). She loves writing witty banter, quirky heroines, and sweet happy endings. As a child she was told that she lived in her own little world and was oblivious to reality. The normal world seemed way too boring to Leah, and not much changed as she became an adult. Writing is one way she enjoys sharing her little world with others.

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  • ASIN ‏ : ‎ B0C1TGB24W
  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ Leah Brunner Publishing (September 1, 2023)
  • Publication date ‏ : ‎ September 1, 2023
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • File size ‏ : ‎ 2.3 MB
  • Text-to-Speech ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • Screen Reader ‏ : ‎ Supported
  • Enhanced typesetting ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • X-Ray ‏ : ‎ Not Enabled
  • Word Wise ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • Print length ‏ : ‎ 306 pages
  • Customer Reviews:
    4.2 out of 5 stars 3,627 ratings

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Leah Brunner is an Amazon top 25 best selling author who writes romance filled with explosive chemistry and relatable, flawed characters. She loves writing character driven stories that will tug at your heart strings and also make you smile.

When she's not writing, she can be found spoiling her Maine Coon cats, or watching The Office with her kids.

Although she's a Midwestern girl at heart, Leah is a proud Air Force spouse and has moved all over the United States with her husband and three children.

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Customers find this hockey romance book to be a top read with an engaging plot and sweet romance. They appreciate the character development, with one noting the chemistry between the main characters is hot, and enjoy the relationship dynamics, with one describing it as a perfect enemies-to-lovers story. The book features lots of laugh-out-loud moments and plenty of banter, though some customers note issues with poor grammar usage.

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35 customers mention "Readability"35 positive0 negative

Customers find the book highly readable and enjoyable, describing it as a top read of the year, with one customer particularly appreciating how it showcases Noel's love of books.

"Holy cow! This book was amazing! Colby has my heart. He is so sweet and thoughtful. I loved seeing him interact with his family...." Read more

"...because there is no spice here, but the story is sweet and engaging. 3.5 - 4 ⭐️" Read more

"...This was absolutely wonderful to read !! I’ll tell you Grams, she’s one of my favorites in this book. !!" Read more

"...She is intelligent, bookish, and a bit hurt by past experiences. But she was also funny and strong and took it all in stride...." Read more

31 customers mention "Romance"31 positive0 negative

Customers enjoy the romance in the book, describing it as sweet and flirty, with one customer noting how their relationship develops beautifully throughout the story.

"Holy cow! This book was amazing! Colby has my heart. He is so sweet and thoughtful. I loved seeing him interact with his family...." Read more

"This book was so sweet and so vanilla, loved the story line of Colby and Noel. I’d definitely give it 1 🌶️ rating though...." Read more

"I absolutely LOVE D.C. Eagles Hockey! Flirtation or Faceoff did not disappoint. I loved both of these characters and I absolutely adored Colby...." Read more

"...He is fiercely loyal, an outrageous flirt, wonderful brother and hockeys pretty boy. This was absolutely wonderful to read !!..." Read more

22 customers mention "Story quality"22 positive0 negative

Customers enjoy the story quality of the book, finding it sweet and engaging with a satisfying ending. One customer particularly appreciates the plot about Colby and Noel, while another notes it's full of twists and turns.

"...was initially disappointed because there is no spice here, but the story is sweet and engaging. 3.5 - 4 ⭐️" Read more

"This book was so sweet and so vanilla, loved the story line of Colby and Noel. I’d definitely give it 1 🌶️ rating though...." Read more

"...The spice is low as is the case with Leah's books, but the story is so much fun and the chemistry between the main characters is so hot that it..." Read more

"Some grammatical errors, but overall a cute story. Loved how it played into the other characters in the series too." Read more

20 customers mention "Character development"20 positive0 negative

Customers love the characters in the book, appreciating their unique personalities and emotional depth, with one customer highlighting the fun banter between them.

"...'s books, but the story is so much fun and the chemistry between the main characters is so hot that it does not matter that the spice is low...." Read more

"...He is fiercely loyal, an outrageous flirt, wonderful brother and hockeys pretty boy. This was absolutely wonderful to read !!..." Read more

"...Of course, the team’s friendship and unique personalities is always fun to read. I love the DC Eagles...." Read more

"...All of Colby’s thoughts and feelings are so very OUT LOUD. I love his personality, how he never holds anything back, but always dials down and..." Read more

16 customers mention "Relationship development"16 positive0 negative

Customers appreciate the relationship development in the book, with one customer highlighting how it tackles real relationship topics and builds trust, while another describes it as a perfect enemies-to-lovers story.

"...Noel is very relatable. I loved watching her grow and work through her trust issues." Read more

"...He falls first. Romance coaching. Found family and a spicy grandma" Read more

"...I appreciated the topic of fear of trusting and cheating was addressed in this book...." Read more

"...ok, and I liked that the 3rd act breakup was combated with actual adult conversations & emotional intelligence, not just for the sake of drama." Read more

15 customers mention "Humor"15 positive0 negative

Customers enjoy the book's humor, particularly the banter and laugh-out-loud moments throughout the story.

"...But she was also funny and strong and took it all in stride. And I loved Colby. He was so funny and flirty but also sweet and genuine...." Read more

"...I’m ready for it." Leah's writing is just so strong! I love the banter and hilarious shenanigans that ensue!! Such a fun read!..." Read more

"...The tension, witty comebacks, and lack of explicit content is such a huge win for me...." Read more

"...I love the DC Eagles. Brunner does a wonderful job balancing the funny, swoony, and emotional parts of people’s lives. This is a must read!" Read more

4 customers mention "Content"4 positive0 negative

Customers appreciate the content of the book, with one noting it contains plenty of details and another mentioning there is nothing explicit.

"...The tension, witty comebacks, and lack of explicit content is such a huge win for me...." Read more

"Very sweet closed door with just enough spicy fun times; nothing explicit, super fun, happy ending; some plot devices you see coming, but that’s ok,..." Read more

"...So many swoony moments including sweater vest, annotating, special dinner spots, and building a special secret (can’t have any spoilers)!..." Read more

"...Very witty writing - lots of laugh-out-loud moments for me. Plenty of details included about the rest of the team and their partners from other..." Read more

9 customers mention "Language quality"4 positive5 negative

Customers have mixed opinions about the language quality of the book, with several noting issues with strong language and incorrect word usage, while one customer describes it as a good clean read.

"Some grammatical errors, but overall a cute story. Loved how it played into the other characters in the series too." Read more

"...I’m ready for it." Leah's writing is just so strong! I love the banter and hilarious shenanigans that ensue!! Such a fun read!..." Read more

"...I was not sold on this book at first. The first few chapters had way too many adjectives for my liking. Then it got better...." Read more

"...The story did feel a little laggy in a few places, but overall was very well done! *..." Read more

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Top read of the year!
Well this is definitely going to be one of my favorite books of the year! I loved this one!! So many great laugh out loud moments! Colby and Noel were just so great! So many swoony moments including sweater vest, annotating, special dinner spots, and building a special secret (can’t have any spoilers)! Their relationship was so fun to watch grow. They both had people in their lives who hurt them with their words. That is so relatable and I loved how they helped each other get passed those mental blocks or fears. I loved Colby’s relationship with his half-sister and Noel’s relationship with Gram. Also, the girl gang was so fun and I loved seeing the crossover between the books in the series. Of course, the team’s friendship and unique personalities is always fun to read. I love the DC Eagles. Brunner does a wonderful job balancing the funny, swoony, and emotional parts of people’s lives. This is a must read!
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  • Emma
    5.0 out of 5 stars Very sweet
    Reviewed in the United States on January 30, 2025
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    Holy cow! This book was amazing! Colby has my heart. He is so sweet and thoughtful. I loved seeing him interact with his family. I loved watching him work for Noel’s trust and love. I don’t think many men would offer to be their crushes dating coach, but Colby does. He is so in love with her! Noel is very relatable. I loved watching her grow and work through her trust issues.
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  • Jude
    4.0 out of 5 stars Sweet
    Reviewed in the United States on February 28, 2025
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    I was initially disappointed because there is no spice here, but the story is sweet and engaging. 3.5 - 4 ⭐️
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  • Jordyn sharp
    3.0 out of 5 stars sweet
    Reviewed in the United States on May 3, 2024
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    This book was so sweet and so vanilla, loved the story line of Colby and Noel. I’d definitely give it 1 🌶️ rating though.
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  • MaryBeth
    5.0 out of 5 stars Love, Love, Love It!
    Reviewed in the United States on October 31, 2024
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    I absolutely LOVE D.C. Eagles Hockey! Flirtation or Faceoff did not disappoint. I loved both of these characters and I absolutely adored Colby. He is a reformed NHL player (and I don't mean hockey) who is instantly attracted to bookish college professor Noel. Little does he know that she has been hurt by a hockey player in the past and has sworn off all athletes. She wants a sweater vest wearing professor at her college. Colby is not to be deterred and pursues Noel by actively participating in her hobbies. It turns out that he has a powerful ally who persuades/forces Noel to go out with Colby. I don't want to give away too much, but she is force to be reckoned with and I hope to be her when I grow up.

    When Noel decides that she can use Colby's expertise in the art of flirtation to win over her work crush, Colby jumps at the chance to spend time with Noel and take her on "fake" dates. Slowly but surely, Noel realizes that the man of her dreams has been in front of her all along.

    The banter between these characters is so much fun. The spice is low as is the case with Leah's books, but the story is so much fun and the chemistry between the main characters is so hot that it does not matter that the spice is low.

    I accidentally read this book out of series order, but it didn't matter. All of the books in this series are stand alone. I recommend them all. Colby's team mates are all swoon worthy.
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  • Teehee
    4.0 out of 5 stars cute
    Reviewed in the United States on March 24, 2025
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    Some grammatical errors, but overall a cute story. Loved how it played into the other characters in the series too.
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  • Camy Jo Weber
    5.0 out of 5 stars loved it
    Reviewed in the United States on January 10, 2025
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    The fact the Colby has been pinning for Noel for a year. So my goodness yes.
    Colby is a professional hockey player and Noel is a history teacher at a college ( which happens to have a D1 hockey program)
    Noel has always seen herself with a nice quiet man. Little does she know she’s always needed a a wonderfully obnoxious flirt like Colby.
    He is fiercely loyal, an outrageous flirt, wonderful brother and hockeys pretty boy.
    This was absolutely wonderful to read !!
    I’ll tell you Grams, she’s one of my favorites in this book. !!
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  • Tiffany T
    5.0 out of 5 stars Love, love, love
    Reviewed in the United States on September 16, 2024
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    Okay I’m kinda lowkey obsessed with this one?

    I relate a lot to Noel and I think that’s part of why I liked this one so much. She is intelligent, bookish, and a bit hurt by past experiences. But she was also funny and strong and took it all in stride.

    And I loved Colby. He was so funny and flirty but also sweet and genuine. And *small spoiler* but can we talk about the library?? *swoon*

    I just loved how Colby thought about and talked to Noel and how evident it was that he adores her. Ugh. So cute!

    And like I said before, I may need to start watching hockey? Undecided at this point hahaha.

    There was definitely a bit of language, some innuendo, and a fade to black scene. But nothing too crazy.
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  • Ashley O'Neal
    4.0 out of 5 stars Green flag
    Reviewed in the United States on March 12, 2025
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    Great for people who want a slow burn with all the banter and fun but with out the spice. He falls first. Romance coaching. Found family and a spicy grandma
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  • Raka Dutta
    5.0 out of 5 stars Loved it 💕💕💕💕💕
    Reviewed in India on September 12, 2023
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    Wow.. Okay first of all I smiled so much reading it that my cheeks hurt. That man Colby is such a sweetheart. I'd give anything to have a man like him.
    Their chemistry is so heartwarming that I'm feeling single. You show us how a proper relationship should be.

    Love you author Leah Brunner ❤❤
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  • Giuliana
    3.0 out of 5 stars Carino
    Reviewed in Italy on December 9, 2023
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    Lettura leggera, speravo in qualcosa di più. Se riuscite prendetelo usato o tramite Kindle così da non dover spendere più di quello che vale
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  • Diane Schepers
    5.0 out of 5 stars Hard work
    Reviewed in Germany on April 27, 2024
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    When both parties have a history, it needs a bit more work to proceed to a smoth relationship. Only with the right motivation, a game plan and some sidekicks.
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  • E who Reads a Thousand Mysteries
    5.0 out of 5 stars Lovely
    Reviewed in Canada on October 27, 2024
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    This high quality sports rom com is loaded with sass, attitude, and flirting. All the intricate details in the storytelling really bring the book to life.
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  • Hanbarn
    5.0 out of 5 stars great read
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on July 16, 2024
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    Colby ah colby..a dream of a character and what a 180 turnaround from his presence in the first book. Felt this his character just took off from the start whereas Noel seemed to be stuck a fair amount of time with her past. A real great story and loved supporting characters especially Gram. Looking forward to the next one.
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