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Start Jacksonville Rays by Emily Rath with "Pucking Around", then follow the publication sequence. This order preserves the intended narrative twists and world-building progression.

The complete reading order for the Jacksonville Rays series by Emily Rath. Below you'll find the authoritative guide on how to read the books in order, including publication dates and chronological timeline placements.

Official Verdict

Short Answer:
Start with "Pucking Around"

To experience the narrative as intended, read the main sequence in Publication Order.Ignore novellas and side stories until you finish the first 3 core novels. This resolves all timeline confusion and preserves every major twist.

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Community Consensus

Low Debate

"The series is structured chronologically, and reading the books out of order (such as starting with 'Talon of the Silver Hawk') leads to character confusion. There is strong consensus that readers should start at the beginning of the overall narrative."

Key Reddit Advice

Start with the first books, beginning with 'Magician' (The Riftwar Saga), to understand the main characters and the overarching chronology.

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.

Can I skip the short stories?

Technically yes, but we strongly advise against it for Jacksonville Rays. The shorter volumes often establish the core character motivations and world-building that the main saga assumes you already know.

I watched the show/movie first — where should I start?

Ignore the screen adaptations' timeline. Start with "Pucking Around" to see the original depth of the world. The books offer a significantly different (and usually more complete) experience than the on-screen versions.

Why do people disagree on the order?

Disagreement usually stems from the conflict between purely chronological order and publication order. Most long-term fans recommend publication order to preserve the emotional arc and mystery reveals.

Curator's Strategy

Recommended Reading Order Strategy

The authoritative way to read the "Jacksonville Rays" series is in Publication Order. Start with the first published book. It's the way the author intended the world to be revealed.This ensures you experience character reveals and plot twists exactly as the author intended.

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Publication Order

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Why Publication Order?We recommend reading in Publication Order (default). This follows the author's release schedule, ensuring you experience plot twists, character growth, and world-building exactly as intended without spoilers.
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Pucking Around

Pub: 2023★ 3.74

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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Frequently Asked Questions

Is it okay to skip books in the Jacksonville Rays series?

We recommend ignoring novellas and short stories until you finish the core sequence. However, main sequence novels should never be skipped as they contain critical character development and plot progression.

What is the best order to read Jacksonville Rays?

The final answer for the best experience is to start with "Pucking Around" and proceed in publication order. This sequence preserves character developments and plot reveals exactly as Emily Rath intended.

Can I read Jacksonville Rays books in any order?

No. The main narrative is strictly sequential. Skipping volumes or reading out of order will lead to significant plot spoilers and confusion regarding character arcs.

Are there spin-offs or companion books?

Yes, the Jacksonville Rays universe includes several companion works. These are marked as 'Optional' in our guide and can be read at any time without disrupting the main storyline.