Contemporary Romance

Pucking Wild

Emily Rath
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Chapters:
23, 24, 33, 34, 37, 44, 46, 48, 52, 54, 55, 59, 68
Publication Date:
August 21, 2023
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My name is Tess Owens, and my life is officially on fire. I never thought dancing at my best friend's wedding would be the match to light the flames. But with one lingering touch, one longing look . . . and one sneaky caterer holding a camera phone, my almost ex-husband is ready to torch my entire life.

Unwilling to face the heat, I do what I do best: I run. Straight into the arms of Rachel and her team of NHL hockey players. One player stands apart from the rest. Jacksonville Rays star forward Ryan Langley is out with an injury. I get the surprise of my life when he shows up at my door, declaring himself my roommate.

Now I have six weeks to launch a new business. Six weeks to fight for my freedom . . . all while fighting my growing attraction to this All-American sweetheart. Did I mention he's ten years younger than me?

I want to believe him when he says age is just a number. I want to believe that our pasts don't define us forever. But first I have to stop running. With one innocent dance, Ryan Langley helped me start this fire. What if we're meant to fan these flames? What if, together, we're meant to burn?

Why You Should Read This Book

Tropes
Hockey Romance
He Falls First
Forced Proximity
Friends to Lovers
Found Family
Celebrity
Age Gap
Sports Romance
Trigger Warnings
Abusive Relationship
Anxiety
Bullying
Cheating
Divorce
Emotional Abuse
Medical Trauma
Sexism
Stalking
Our favorite quotes from

Pucking Wild

ā€œYou’re a she-devil. My goddess. My queen. You fucking own me. Do anything, take anything. It’s yours.ā€

Ryan
Pucking Wild

ā€œShe’s fucking everything, alright? I’m fucking—I’m obsessed with her.ā€

Ryan
Pucking Wild

ā€œJake, I love you. I’ve loved you for ten fucking years. I loved you in secret. I loved you like a coward. I didn’t deserve to be loved by you in return—not until I got out of my own damn way. But I needed a little help. I needed a push.ā€

Caleb
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ā€œAnd let’s get one thing crystal fucking clear. You don’t own me, Ryan Langley. We’ve kissed and we’ve danced, and we’ve flirted, but I am my own fucking person. I’m not beholden to you or anyone. And this shitty jealousy is a huge turn off for me. So, I suggest you pack it away if you ever want a snowball’s chance in hell of seeing me naked again.ā€

Tess
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ā€œI want to put you first. I want to see you smile every day and know I’m the reason. I want to be your person. I want to make my home in you, and I want you to make your home in me.ā€

Ryan
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ā€œWell, you’re fucking gorgeous, and you know it. I’d be the biggest liar in the world if I said I didn’t want you wrapped around me like naked bark on a tree.ā€

Ryan
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ā€œI know people are curious about us. But there’s no reason to be. We’re just four people living our lives. We’ve chosen to live them together. Who we are to each other, and how we live, is no one’s business but our own.ā€

Ilmari
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ā€œI know you’re just trying to be her friend right now and protect her. I know you’re scared for her. I’m fucking scared too. What she’s going through is scary. But I’m not going anywhere, okay? Fuck being friends. I am crazy about that woman, so just back the fuck off. All of you.ā€

Ryan
Pucking Wild

ā€œI love you. I will never let him hurt you. I’m your goddess, remember? I protect what’s mine.ā€

Tess
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ā€œBecause life is short, Ryan. Life is beautiful and short, and you only get one. Live it on purpose.ā€

Ilmari
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ā€œFor the record, I think she’s wrong. I googled words that mean the opposite. You may have ruined me for all other women, but you’re not a calamity, Tess. You’re a godsend. A blessing. A windfall…I had to google that one too.ā€

Ryan
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ā€œI love her, Rachel. I’m in love with her, and I think she loves me too. I can’t breathe—can’t fucking think—because I need to tell her so badly.ā€

Ryan
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ā€œThe rules are simple: We’re friends who fuck to feel good. You can’t offer more. I’m not taking more. I’m asking you, as your friend, if you’d like to orgasm on my face. Say yes, and I’ll even let you pick which episode of SOA we watch after.ā€

Ryan
Pucking Wild

ā€œI’m who I’m meant to be now. With them, I’m me. Jake, Caleb, and Ilmari, they’re my reason. So, I’m not walking down that aisle tonight. I’m running. I’m running to them, Tess. I’m going home.ā€

Rachel
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ā€œAll I thought about the whole ride home was how beautiful you are in that dress and how much I want to fuck you in it.ā€

Ryan
Pucking Wild

ā€œNew house rule. No more apologizing for this. We’re attracted to each other. I can admit it. I think you can too. Tess, you’re fucking magnetic. I don’t think I can stay away, even if I try…and I don’t want to.ā€

Ryan
Pucking Wild

ā€œThat sweet man is not gonna bolt. Ryan Langley stays. If you want him, he’s yours for the taking. If you don’t, let him down gently…and soon. Because he is crazy about you, honey. He’s in this. He’s sticking. Let him stick…or let him go.ā€

Rachel
Pucking Wild

ā€œWell, you look like you just got fucked six ways to Sunday.ā€

Ryan
Pucking Wild
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