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Weak Side : A Fake Dating Hockey Romance (Bexley U) Kindle Edition

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He’s the hottest hockey player in the nation, and I just agreed to be his fake girlfriend.

Theo Brooks is hard not to notice. With his coy smirk, rock-hard abs, and skilled agility on the ice, he’s the cockiest of all the jocks and, unfortunately for me, my new roommate.

When Admissions mixes up my first and last name and I end up living in the male dorms, I feel my perfectly tied schedule loosening with every string Theo pulls. And he likes to pull every single one.

It isn’t until I find out that my long-time boyfriend is sampling other girls that things get interesting. Theo proposes a solution to my problem—he helps me make my ex jealous, and I help him fend off the relentless puck bunnies that are doing nothing but distracting him from sealing his future with the best NHL team there is.

So, we fake date. We kill two birds with one stone.
The puck bunnies think he’s taken.
My ex is regretting his poor choices.

But the more Theo Brooks shows up by my side and places his hand around my waist, the more I realize that the lines we drew are blurring.

This may have started out as a fake-dating scheme, but with each misleading kiss, we may both get more than we bargained for.

Weak Side is a spicy fake dating/forced proximity college sports romance. It is a complete stand-alone.
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  1. “I’m gonna kiss the hell out of you, Bryant, and don’t you dare pull away.” For the second time, our mouths sealed, but this time, the kiss was undeniably soul-wrecking, and that was when I knew that Claire Bryant was about to become my weak side.
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  2. “You”—I stepped over to her and pulled her in close with my hands on her lithe waist—“are my weak side, Bryant. Do you hear me?” She swallowed shyly and stared up at me. “I don’t know what that means.”  I smirked as I reached over and turned the water off. “It means you’re mine.”
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  3. “No, I’m not gonna stop,” he urged. “You don’t have to be mine, but I’m yours, and you’re just gonna have to deal with it. My dreams and goals mean absolutely nothing if you leave this room thinking I wouldn’t give up every last one to show you your worth.”
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"He's a hockey god, and she's his weak side."
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  • hockey romance
  • fake dating
  • forced proximity/roommates
  • slow burn
  • college romance

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Theo Brooks is the book boyfriend to end all book boyfriends.- Amazon Reviewer

I LOVED this book! It was slow burn, well written, and the characters were great. - Amazon Reviewer

This was my first hockey romance book and let me just say I LOVED it! I was hooked since page one. - Amazon Reviewer

I love a fake relationship trope and this one was one of my favourites! - Amazon Reviewer

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Sylvis + Hockey = Magic on and off the ice. I am fully obsessed. - Amazon Reviewer

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THIS... this is hockey romance! - Goodreads Reviewer

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A perfect concoction of sports romance with a splash of enemies-to-friends-to-lovers and a dash of fake dating! I devoured this book, and read it from start to finish in one sitting! - Goodreads Reviewer

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I'm forever in my hockey romance era because of characters like Theo! - Goodreads Reviewer

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Everything I could've ever wanted in a hockey romance!! This book was literally soooooo good! - Amazon Reviewer

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  • ASIN ‏ : ‎ B0BXJZ796V
  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ Amazon Digital Services (April 20, 2023)
  • Publication date ‏ : ‎ April 20, 2023
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • File size ‏ : ‎ 3.7 MB
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  • Screen Reader ‏ : ‎ Supported
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  • Print length ‏ : ‎ 364 pages
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S.J. Sylvis is an Amazon top 50 and USA Today bestselling author who is best known for her angsty new adult romances. She currently resides in Arizona with her husband, two small kiddos, and dog. She is obsessed with coffee, becomes easily attached to fictional characters, and spends most of her evenings buried in a book!

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Customers enjoyed the book's storyline and found it sweet, intriguing, and realistic. They described it as an enjoyable, fun read with a good amount of spice. The characters were likable and felt like best friends to readers. The pacing was fast and hooked their attention quickly. Overall, customers felt the book was heartfelt and raw, with passionate characters and a slow buildup.

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123 customers mention "Storyline"104 positive19 negative

Customers enjoy the storyline. They find it sweet, intriguing, and realistic. The backstories make the story feel more authentic. Readers are swept up in the story right away, with humor, chemistry, and a happy ending. The story moves at a good pace, with no dull moments.

"...for a lighthearted hockey romance with humor, chemistry, and a happy ending, I highly recommend this one!..." Read more

"...I got swept up in this story right away and it kept my attention until the end...." Read more

"4.5 stars This book was so good! There were so many good tropes in this book: fake dating, forced proximity, enemies to lovers, found..." Read more

"...The writing is decent. I was getting into it. The plot was intriguing. I think it would have been a great read but I can't do obvious OW...." Read more

107 customers mention "Readability"104 positive3 negative

Customers enjoy the book. They find it an engaging read from a new author. The story is described as a quick, light romance that keeps them hooked. Readers appreciate the unique quality of the writing and find it a good rainy-day read.

"...everything I look for in a book boyfriend—protective, caring, and swoon-worthy...." Read more

"...Other than that? No complaints! All in all a great read from a new author and now a whole new book catalogue for me to go back and read woohoo!..." Read more

"4.5 stars This book was so good!..." Read more

"...There wasn't unnecessary filler, so I was able to read the book in the matter of a few days." Read more

46 customers mention "Love"46 positive0 negative

Customers enjoy the book's love story. They find the feelings sweet, spicy, and adorable. The characters are described as loving, loyal, and down-to-earth. The romance is described as swoony and heartwarming.

"...Theo Brooks, our MMC, is the charming and popular hockey player with one clear goal for his senior year: stay focused on getting to the NHL and..." Read more

"...I loved reading Theo's POV both during the spicy scene but also the sweet scenes. He's is literally the perfect book boyfriend...." Read more

"...way Theo is captivated by her art and the way he takes care of her is so sweet and endearing...." Read more

"...So thoughtful, protective and sweet with Claire! The roommate portion was freaking perfect...." Read more

42 customers mention "Character development"42 positive0 negative

Customers enjoy the characters' development. They find the two main characters likeable and likable, with a smart and witty heroine. Theo is described as a fantastic male lead who is selfless with Claire.

"...book up quickly and wants more when it ended. Both lead characters were strong, passionate, possessive and REAL...." Read more

"...you absolutely must read it, this is a wonderful story, the characters are great, it's got some good spice to it, and the love is divine!..." Read more

"...I loved the writing and all the characters...." Read more

"...And I enjoyed it a lot! I liked the banter between the two main characters, and how their relationship evolved...." Read more

37 customers mention "Pacing"34 positive3 negative

Customers enjoy the book's pacing. They find it engaging and quickly capture their attention. The plot has a good buildup, with steamy scenes and a great way to start the series. Readers appreciate the author's work in introducing and developing the main characters.

"...I finished this book in a day; it was such a quick, fun, and easy read. I can’t wait to dive into the next book in the series! My only wish?..." Read more

"...I loved how they had a slow burn (normally NOT my favorite) but it works for Thai authors style and there are only a select few who get the slow..." Read more

"...It's so hard to find a hockey romance with an actual good plot and great pacing, but this book and the rest of the series has it." Read more

"...My first book of this author but excited to finish the series. Themes include: He falls first Found family Hockey romance..." Read more

36 customers mention "Heartfelt"36 positive0 negative

Customers enjoyed the heartfelt story. They found the characters passionate and realistic. The book had a lot of angst and spice, with Theo being overprotective. Overall, it was described as a classic love story that made them feel all the emotions.

"...Theo was everything I look for in a book boyfriend—protective, caring, and swoon-worthy...." Read more

"...wants more when it ended. Both lead characters were strong, passionate, possessive and REAL...." Read more

"...He's is literally the perfect book boyfriend. He was so sweet and caring but also hot haha...." Read more

"...The fun they have together and the way they appreciate each other as people, their drives and goals, how supportive they are of each other's lives,..." Read more

33 customers mention "Writing style"33 positive0 negative

Customers enjoy the writing style of the book. They find it easy to read and refreshing, with a predictable plot that is kept fresh. The characters are well-developed and realistic, making the story feel natural and authentic.

"...I finished this book in a day; it was such a quick, fun, and easy read. I can’t wait to dive into the next book in the series! My only wish?..." Read more

"...how they had a slow burn (normally NOT my favorite) but it works for Thai authors style and there are only a select few who get the slow burn right..." Read more

"...Her mother is a leach. Her boyfriend is a cheating azz. The writing is decent. I was getting into it. The plot was intriguing...." Read more

"...This misplaced roommate situation was written perfectly--kind of a new spin on a meet cute...." Read more

25 customers mention "Humor"25 positive0 negative

Customers enjoy the book's humor and banter. They find the banter entertaining, lighthearted, and addictive to read. The story is engaging with its main characters' antics and spiced with romance, drama, and smirking moments.

"...I finished this book in a day; it was such a quick, fun, and easy read. I can’t wait to dive into the next book in the series! My only wish?..." Read more

"...The banter between Claire and Theo is hilarious...." Read more

"4⭐️ 2🌶️ I love SJ Sylvis - her hockey romances are so good. A perfect mix of funny, banter, snarky FMCs, dirty mouth possessive MMCs, found family,..." Read more

"Nice easy read. Loved the teasing,challenges, and was steamy. Goes to show life can change at any moment, best to roll with the punches." Read more

Claire and Theo💕
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Stars: ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️Spice: 🌶️🌶️🌶️POV: DualStandaloneBook 1 of the Bexkey U SeriesTropes:✨College Romance✨Sports Romance✨Enemies to Lovers✨Forced Proximity✨Fake DatingClaire Bryant is 3rd year dancer/ballerina major at Bexley U and on the first day of move in there was huge mixup. Due to her name being flip “Bryant Claire” Claire got assigned a dorm room on the athletic boys floor. With no other room available she had no choice to move in. Claire hates jocks as her mother told her for years they are no good stay clear from them.Theo Brooks aka Wolf is top hockey player at Bexley U. All he want to do is focus on his last year of college/season. He wants the puck bunnies to stay away from him🤣 When he found out Claire was his new roommate he was livid but he could do nothing as there no other way for her to leave.Over time in close proximity Claire and Theo started to get along. Claire recently found out her boyfriend of 4 years has been cheating on her and they broke up. Theo was tired of the puck bunnies so he suggested to Claire that they should start fake dating so the puck bunnies would leave him alone and make her ex jealous.Sheesh the first time they make Claire’s ex jealous🥵 and made her 💦 for the first time.Her ex expected she would get back with him since her mother works for ex family. She talked with her mother first before Claire had her last and final talk with her ex👏🏽 (he wanted to have his fun in college then marry her🙄)I love how all Theo’s friends are very protective when it comes to Claire🥰 great supportive friendships! “Our Girl”Claire never knew who her father was and he shows up towards the end!! Wonderful book ending! HEA❤️Theo “You are my weak side, Bryant. Do you hear me?” “It means you’re mine.” 😍
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  • Justine
    5.0 out of 5 stars Quick Cute Read
    Reviewed in the United States on January 21, 2025
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    Genre: Hockey Romance
    Rating: ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
    Heat: 🌶️
    POV: Dual
    Burn: Slow

    Tropes: Hockey Romance, College Romance, Slow Burn, Fake Dating, Forced Proximity/Roommates

    Claire Bryant, our FMC, is a ballet dancer juggling a whirlwind of responsibilities—classes, rehearsals, waitressing, and navigating a complicated relationship. Just when her plate couldn’t seem fuller, a mix-up in the athletic department’s paperwork lands her in the male dorms. To make matters more chaotic, her new roommate is none other than campus hockey star Theo Brooks.

    Theo Brooks, our MMC, is the charming and popular hockey player with one clear goal for his senior year: stay focused on getting to the NHL and avoid distractions, especially puck bunnies. But his plans take a detour when he discovers that Claire’s boyfriend is cheating on her. Theo can’t let that slide, and suddenly, it’s game on.

    The banter and chemistry between Theo and Claire were spot-on! While some reviews criticize the fact that the fake dating trope doesn’t kick in until about halfway through the book or that both characters are initially involved with other people, I personally enjoyed these aspects. It felt like a refreshing departure from the typical storyline. Theo was everything I look for in a book boyfriend—protective, caring, and swoon-worthy.

    I finished this book in a day; it was such a quick, fun, and easy read. I can’t wait to dive into the next book in the series! My only wish? A little more spice 🤭.

    If you’re looking for a lighthearted hockey romance with humor, chemistry, and a happy ending, I highly recommend this one!
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  • Alexciz
    4.0 out of 5 stars YES!!!
    Reviewed in the United States on June 10, 2023
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    I’m back in track finding amazing new (or new to me in most cases), authors! This was my 1st book by SJ Sylvis but sure won’t be my last!
    The story line was just different enough from the expected that I was a bit surprised by it which I LOVE. I got swept up in this story right away and it kept my attention until the end. I gobbled this book up quickly and wants more when it ended.
    Both lead characters were strong, passionate, possessive and REAL. They had the drama of course but their story was a good one. I loved how they had a slow burn (normally NOT my favorite) but it works for Thai authors style and there are only a select few who get the slow burn right IMO. These two were allowed to grow together and become friends 1st. That was the key that locked in the chemistry and took it to another level. The stëamy scenes did their job and fogged up my kindle. 😮‍💨🥵🔥there was no shortage of it once they got together so that part also endeared me to them! 🤣
    The only thing I really didn’t like was the mothers explanation for everything (no spoilers) and what happened with the ex-boyfriend in the end? Other than that? No complaints!
    All in all a great read from a new author and now a whole new book catalogue for me to go back and read woohoo!
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  • Ana
    5.0 out of 5 stars Claire and Theo are so cute!
    Reviewed in the United States on December 3, 2024
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    4.5 stars

    This book was so good! There were so many good tropes in this book: fake dating, forced proximity, enemies to lovers, found family and more. I really enjoyed the plot, and hockey player x ballet dancer is such a good combination. The tension and the banter was perfect, and I absolutely loved how the entire hockey team was protective of Claire. It was so sweet! Also, Claire and Theo's chemistry was undeniably HOT, and the spice was delicious. I loved reading Theo's POV both during the spicy scene but also the sweet scenes. He's is literally the perfect book boyfriend. He was so sweet and caring but also hot haha. The only complaint I have was that the ending felt a bit abrupt, but it was smoothed over in the epilogue. I would totally recommend this book to anyone who loves hockey books! I can't wait to read the next book in the series!
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  • Joy-TheLazyCatLady
    3.0 out of 5 stars OW Action a big turn off!
    Reviewed in the United States on April 22, 2023
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    I tried to overlook it the first time but after that it was no longer tolerable. The book was pretty good other than that. I am sure he could have found somewhere else to hook up. Neither of the main characters were likeable enough to give me a reason to try harder. He was pretty much a DB most of the time. She was such a doormat when it came to her mother and her boyfriend. I wanted to scream. And why does her mother have to pay for repairs in the apartment? Where's the landlord's responsibility? Her mother is a leach. Her boyfriend is a cheating azz. The writing is decent. I was getting into it. The plot was intriguing. I think it would have been a great read but I can't do obvious OW. The puck bunnies were a source of amusement but actual hook ups weren't necessary to the plot. I think I more than made my point. Three stars and I recommend this as a decent sports, E2L, forced proximity, fake dating, sports romance if you are OK with OW. ✌🏻
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  • Lisa T.
    5.0 out of 5 stars Not a typical hockey romance
    Reviewed in the United States on March 10, 2025
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    This is unlike the usual hockey romances I read. This misplaced roommate situation was written perfectly--kind of a new spin on a meet cute. The fake dating was obviously never really fake, but I adored it! The majority of the story was souly based on the couple Theo and Claire. Although there was little interaction with side characters, it actually made the story move at a good pace. There wasn't unnecessary filler, so I was able to read the book in the matter of a few days.
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  • Gustavo Padovany
    5.0 out of 5 stars light and bubbly
    Reviewed in Brazil on January 15, 2025
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    Reading Claire and Theo’s story was like drinking a warm cup of tea in the winter: calm and conforting. Thank you for not creating yet another story with toxic male protagonists pretending to be good. Theo was trully charming and kind and Claire is totally a badass.
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  • Andrea
    5.0 out of 5 stars Loved this read
    Reviewed in Canada on April 20, 2023
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    Claire is on her way back to university and when her name is reversed and she is mistaken for a man, she ends up in the boys dorm.

    Not only that but she is rooming with Theo, a popular hockey player. Due to that mix up and no other available room, they decide to make the most of the situation.

    They quickly get on each other nerves and fire works are flying between these two. The other issue that Claire has is her boyfriend Chad. They have been together for over 4 years but he is no longer the boyfriend she recognizes. He is distant, cold but still finds the time to question her about any man she speaks too.

    When some truths are revealed, it leaves Claire reeling and trying to figure out what she can do. She has a lot of pressures coming at her with her dancing career, school, work, her mom etc so when Theo comes up with a plan for them to fake date, she agrees.

    I loved seeing the change in Theo. At first he seems like a playboy that is only out for himself but as he gets to know Claire, he realizes that there is something there.

    I won’t lie, these two characters are put through the wringer. When one thing is resolved, something else pops up. I couldn’t stop reading until I got all the answers and their HEA is well deserved.

    While this is considered a slow burn, the steamy/tension filled scenes between these two was so good😮‍💨 (the shower scene.. iykyk)

    This was such a great Introduction to this world and I can’t wait to continue.
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  • Sabina D.
    5.0 out of 5 stars Sehr nett zu lesen ❤️
    Reviewed in Germany on July 20, 2024
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    Es ist eine wirklich nette Geschichte. Sehr leicht und schnell zu lesen. Ich habe es als Buch für meinen Strandurlaub gewählt und es war genau das richtige.
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  • Emelie
    4.0 out of 5 stars Good hockey romance
    Reviewed in Sweden on January 16, 2024
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    It was quite good, an easy read.
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  • torilou_B
    5.0 out of 5 stars More please and thank you
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on November 1, 2023
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    Enticing, enthralling, energetic and awe inspiringly hot.

    The alphaness excudes off Theo but in a way that makes you burn and want him more.

    Claire is not your typical girl in this story, there is so much more to her and she is an athlete in her own right...

    I thoroughly enjoyed the side characters, all the banter, friendships and well the chemistry both platonic and romantic.

    Plus I felt everything and I do mean everything while reading this book.

    What more could you ask for when it comes to a fake dating sports romance. I for one got what I'd usually request with heaps more on the plate I didn't know I wanted or needed.

    My only suggestion is read this book when you know you have the time to devour it and you can have ALL your needs met...
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