Author: Emily Rath
Release Date: August 26 2025
Length: 544 pages
Genre: Fiction, MM Romance, Sports (Hockey) Romance

Pucking Strong is the fourthJacksonville Rays novel, a slow-burn, spicy MM “fake-marriage” hockey romance pairing Swedish star forward Henrik Karlsson with team doctor Teddy O’Connor. After Henrik’s sister dies, he must take guardianship of his young niece, but Swedish authorities won’t grant custody unless he has a spouse. Teddy agrees to a paper marriage that quickly feels anything but fake, while the Rays’ PR team insists the relationship look real for fans and sponsors.