Free Audiobook : Pucking Wild (Jacksonville Rays, Book 2), by Emily Rath

Tess Owens thought she had her life all figured out at thirty-three, but after a messy divorce blows up in her face, she packs up and heads to Jacksonville for a fresh start, crashing with her best friend Rachel and diving into a new gig helping with a turtle rescue nonprofit. The last thing she needs is complications, especially not from the NHL world her friend's tangled up in, but fate has other plans when she crosses paths with Ryan Langley, the Jacksonville Rays' golden-boy forward who's nursing an injury and suddenly needs a place to crash. At twenty-two, he's all easy smiles and boundless energy, the kind of guy who sees her curves and confidence as pure perfection, but Tess is wary, haunted by old scars that make her question if she can trust that spark again.

What starts as an awkward roommate setup quickly turns into something electric, with Ryan's persistent charm chipping away at Tess's defenses while she tries to focus on building her business and shaking off her ex's shadow. Their worlds collide in the sun-soaked chaos of Florida life, blending hockey drama, late-night confessions, and a chemistry that feels both thrilling and terrifying. Tess grapples with the age gap and her own doubts, but Ryan's got his heart set on proving that sometimes, the unexpected is exactly what you've been missing.

This audiobook sweeps you into a steamy tale of second chances and self-discovery, where laughter mixes with longing in the high-stakes arena of love and recovery. With witty banter, heartfelt moments, and enough heat to melt the ice, it's a story that celebrates body positivity and breaking free, leaving you rooting for Tess to embrace the wild ride and find her happy place.