Jacksonville Rays Series by Emily Rath 2 Books Collection Set - Fiction - Paperback

Titles in This Set:
Pucking Around
Pucking Wild

Format: Paperback

Overview:
Dive into the opening chapters of the Jacksonville Rays hockey romance series with this two-book collection featuring Pucking Around and Pucking Wild. From the moment Rachel Price steps into the team’s world as a sports medicine professional, readers are pulled into a heat-soaked, witty, and emotionally charged ride. Emily Rath (a New York Times and internationally bestselling author) crafts a contemporary romance experience that combines steamy chemistry with sharp humor, character-driven heart, and a richly drawn hockey universe. These two novels, written for adult readers, explore relationships that defy conventional boundaries while staying grounded in workplace trust, personal growth, and the thrill of high-stakes sport. This paperback set is ideal for longtime fans of the Jacksonville Rays and newcomers seeking a complete, addictive entry point into a series that blends sports, friendship, and unapologetic romance. Expect bold dialogue, sizzling tension, and heartfelt moments that linger long after the final page.

What This Collection Covers:
This two-book collection centers on two women who find themselves navigating love amid the adrenaline-fueled world of professional hockey. Pucking Around introduces Rachel Price, a star-crossed physician whose professional footing is challenged by a complicated personal history and a roster of attractive players. Pucking Wild follows Tess Owens as she flees a disastrous ending and discovers refuge—and romance—within a close-knit team where trust must be earned again. Across both titles, themes of independence, resilience, and chosen family are explored against a bustling, male-dominated sports backdrop. The collection embraces heat with emotional stakes, offering quick pacing, witty banter, and deeply felt connections that reward readers who crave romantic growth within a modern, inclusive framework.

Book-by-Book Guide:
Pucking Around: Rachel Price, a determined sports medicine professional, begins a transformational journey when she joins the Jacksonville Rays as their trusted physical therapist. The story pulls readers into a world of elite athletes, late-night recovery sessions, and a magnetic attraction that challenges boundaries. As old flames simmer and new ones ignite, Rachel confronts her own criteria for love and loyalty. The men around her—one frustratingly perfect on the surface—offer a complicated mix of heat, protection, and provocative vulnerability. This is a story of choosing, reshaping expectations, and discovering that sometimes the heart wants more than a single path.
Pucking Wild: Tess Owens flees a life on the brink and lands in a city that feels both foreign and friendly. She finds herself drawn to the Rays and the world she never intended to inhabit, where old wounds meet new trust and where a fresh start can become a second chance at love. As Tess navigates danger, friendships, and undeniable chemistry, the line between retreat and resilience blurs. The team embraces her as more than a temporary refuge, inviting readers into a warm, suspenseful romance about healing, loyalty, and the courage to embrace a life that doesn’t fit the old script.

Who This Set Is Perfect For:
This set is ideal for adult romance readers who enjoy spice, heart, and a strong sense of community within a sports backdrop. It’s perfect for fans of contemporary hockey romance, readers seeking inclusive, poly-leaning love stories, and anyone who loves a fast-paced, binge-worthy duo that can be read as a connected pair or enjoyed separately. Gift buyers will appreciate the compact, two-book collection that introduces well-drawn, resilient heroines and a cast of charismatic teammates. Home librarians and book clubs will find plenty to discuss—romance arcs, consent and boundaries in modern relationships, and the evolving dynamics of found family in a high-energy sports setting.

Key Benefits:

• Two complete, standalone novels in a single paperback collection
• Engaging, sports-forward romance set against the authentic world of a professional hockey team
• Inclusive, consent-forward storytelling with witty banter and real emotional payoffs
• Perfect for fans of contemporary romance and “why choose hockey” storytelling
• Great gift set for adult readers who love character-driven plots and steamy, thoughtful romance
• Compact reading experience that’s ideal for binge reading or gifting to a fellow reader

About the Author:
Emily Rath is a New York Times and internationally bestselling author whose work spans fantasy and romance with a sharp, playful voice. She is known for chart-topping, sex-positive, queer-inclusive storytelling that resonates with readers around the world. Rath’s Jacksonville Rays Hockey Romances have become a TikTok-driven sensation, celebrated for their bold heat, witty banter, and strong, multidimensional characters. A former university professor, she holds PhDs in Political Science and Peace Studies, and she draws on diverse life experiences to craft relatable, immersive worlds. Rath currently writes from the Pacific Northwest, infusing each title with a sense of place, humor, and emotional honesty that set her apart in contemporary romance.

Why You’ll Love This Set:
This two-book collection offers a seamless entry into the Jacksonville Rays universe, delivering two distinct, emotionally charged love stories that complement each other while standing on their own. Readers gain a deeper connection to Rachel and Tess, along with a cast of supportive teammates who anchor the series in friendship and loyalty. The set provides a satisfying reading experience, with well-paced plots, memorable banter, and a satisfying emotional arc that makes it a smart choice for gifting, for building a personal hockey romance shelf, or for initiating a complete series read with minimal commitment.

Please Note: The individual books included in this listing will be dispatched as per the original UK ISBN and UK edition cover image shown in the image.