Matched with the Player: a hockey romance

Joanne Rock

Feb 2024 · The Murphy Brothers Book 3 · Quarter Moon Press

About this ebook

Hockey star Kyle Murphy pursues matchmaker Marissa with the same single minded purpose that she pursues him- except that he wants her for himself and she wants him for someone else!

Matchmaker Marissa Collins needs to grow her database of high-end dating prospects if she wants to retain her demanding client list. Scouting Philadelphia’s newest hockey star seemed like a good idea – until the notorious playmaker makes a move on her. She’s never mixed business with pleasure, and she can hardly start now when a high priority client has requested an introduction to the town’s hottest bachelor. 

Power forward Kyle Murphy may lead the league in goals, but scoring with a sexy matchmaker forces him to rethink his game. Marissa only sees him as a prospect for her stable full of commitment-minded single women, so Kyle has to make a new play to get her to see him in a new light. It’s a tied game poised for a shootout. Can playmaker Kyle find a way for them both to win?

Ratings and reviews

Two Happily Ever Afters for the price of one. This book had some angst, a little drama, and a whole lot of cuteness. Marissa’s working hard to find Stacy’s perfect match. But when she reacts so strongly to the hockey hottie, she’s going to have a devil of a time matching him with the heiress. Stacy’s crashing headfirst into her own destiny, so she may not need that much help from the matchmaker after all. These two couples were pretty adorable, and I really liked the way they worked together

Can the Hockey Player Catch The Matchmaker? Kyle & Marissa's story made for a great afternoon read. Their story is an opposites attract romance between a sporting hero & a matchmaker. She wants to match him with a high profile client of hers & he wants the matchmaker. Can Kyle convince Marissa to take a chance on him? A recommended read. I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.

"Matched With the Hockey Player" is the third story in the "Murphy Brothers" series. It is a fun read about Kyle and Marissa. She is a matchmaker determined to get her a client a date with a certain person. Kyle usually does not mess around during the hockey season but when he and Marissa meet, sparks fly. I enjoyed this story and love the characters. Such a fun read!

About the author

Joanne Rock is a USA Today bestselling author. She's written over one hundred books, most recently focusing on sexy contemporaries and small-town family sagas. She enjoys romance for prioritizing relationships and encouraging readers to follow their dreams. A frequent speaker at regional and national writing conferences she enjoys giving back to the writing community that nurtured and inspired her early career. She has a Masters degree in Literature from the University of Louisville. When she's not writing, Joanne enjoys travel to gather new ideas.