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Pucking Around
Emily Rath

Pucking Around

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Start with "Pucking Around" to begin the Jacksonville Rays. It is the essential series starter and provides the necessary foundation for the rest of the books.

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✅ Safe to read now (Series Entry Point)

❓ Can I skip this book?
❌ No — Required

This book is essential to the core narrative and character development.

Verdict Insight: This is the essential series starter that introduces the Emily Rath's core world and character arcs. It is required reading for all new fans.

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2023740 ppSeries Starter
My name is Rachel Price, and two months ago, I walked away from the perfect man. Sweet and funny, and so hot it should be illegal-we shared one magical night. No names. No strings. I never thought I'd see him again.I was wrong. It turns out Mr. Perfect is the playboy grinder for the Jacksonville Rays, the NHL's hottest new hockey team?and I'm his new physical therapist. Oh, and the jerk doesn't even recognize me!This fellowship is going to be the longest ten months of my life. Mr. Perfect Mistake will do anything to get back on my good side. Meanwhile, his best friend is the surly new equipment manager always riding my case. Worst of all, I've got an uncooperative goalie who thinks I can't tell he's hiding an injury!This is my chance to prove myself, and I'm not risking it for anything. But with one unexpected night, one secret revealed, these men are ready to test all my limits. I can't fall for a player?let alone three. But if love is a game, these guys are playing to win.PUCKING AROUND is a spicy 'why choose' hockey romance. This book stands alone as the first in a planned series. For a full list of tropes, tags, and CWs, see the author's website.

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Complete Series Reading Order

Publication Order

Preserves character reveals and plot twists exactly as the author intended.

Chronological Order

May spoil surprises but improves timeline clarity for deep lore fans.

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Why this order?

Our team of curators analyzes publication history, author interviews, and internal narrative continuity to establish the definitive reading sequence. This ensures zero spoilers and maximum narrative impact.

Why This Order Is Confusing

Many reading lists for Jacksonville Rays conflict because early publishers often labeled short story collections as standalone novels, or rearranged internal chronologies for marketing. This guide follows original author intent and narrative continuity to settle the debate for good.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I skip reading Pucking Around?

This book is essential to the core narrative and character development.

Can I read Pucking Around before other books in the series?

Yes, Pucking Around is the first book in the series and is the ideal starting point for new readers.

Is Pucking Around required reading for the Jacksonville Rays?

Yes, it is a core installment in the series reading order and contains critical character development and plot progression.

What comes after Pucking Around in the reading order?

Currently, Pucking Around is the latest entry listed in our database for this series guide.