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The Faker: A Marriage of Convenience Hockey Romance (Boston Hawks Hockey Book 3) Kindle Edition

by Gina Azzi (Author) Format: Kindle Edition
4.6 out of 5 stars 533 ratings
NHL hotshot Torsten Hansen is a lot of things. My husband shouldn't be one of them.

One emotional night slinging tequila shots and singing karaoke with the Hawks defenseman turns into more than I bargained for. A wicked hangover, an eviction notice, and a marriage proposal.

If Torsten and I wed, he can fulfill a promise to his grandmother and the debt I'm drowning in will be paid by his trust fund. It's a win-win, an easy and straightforward arrangement between friends.

So what if my friend has piercing blue eyes, a sensual smirk, and a body that occupies my dreams? It shouldn't matter that Torsten understands my past and makes me feel safe.

Except it does. Because if I give my heart to my husband, how will I survive our eventual divorce?
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  1. Book 3 of 9
    Boston Hawks Hockey
  2. Print length
    244 pages
  3. Language
    English
  4. Publication date
    April 21, 2021
  5. File size
    602 KB
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"Gah! I can't say enough great things about The Faker! With a sassy heroine and sexy hockey god, the chemistry is sizzling off the page." -J.A. Owenby, Author of The Love and Ruin Series

"The Faker is jam packed will ALL THE FEELS and a boat load of chemistry that will leave you wanting more and more." - Amazon Reviewer

"I'm officially a hockey romance fan after reading this series. I have enjoyed hockey romances before, but Gina Azzi sets the bar pretty high." - Leanne, Goodreads Reviewer

"Friends to lovers has never looked so good! With the third book in her highly addictive Boston Hawks Hockey seriesGina Azzi brings on the steaminess when rugged party guy meets sassy go-getter and sparks ignite in THE FAKER!" - Lynn, Amazon Reviewer

"I fell hard and fast for Torsten, in fact I have a new book boyfriend." - Erin, Goodreads Reviewer

"This is the one I've been waiting for... and I can say 100% The Faker did not disappoint. A fantastic story of heartbreak, love and finding your forever." - Crazy Cajun Book Addicts Blog

"This was a beautifully written romance and I was so happy I joined their journey from fake to forever. This book ticked all boxes, I swooned, I smiled, I sighed and I found myself cheering as this couple worked out their true feelings." - Jackie, Goodreads Reviewer

"Hockey + Fake relationship trope = HEA Read." -Becky, Amazon Reviewer

"I am a huge fan of Hockey Romance's, they are my reading kryptonite. The Boston Hawks Hockey series has been one of my must-read series." - Goodreads Reviewer

"The Faker gave me everything I wanted." - Laura Reviews

"This is a well written story which is emotionally charged, and with family, friendships, drama, witty banter, and love, which all leads to an entertaining and all-consuming page turner." - Wendy, Goodreads Reviewer

"These two had a natural friendship and attraction that exploded on the page." - Goodreads Reviewer

"Definitely my favourite so far." - Amazon Reviewer

"Ohhhh I am so excited to get my hands on this story! I have been intrigued with Torsten since his first appearance and Azzi did not disappoint with his story. It is raw and emotional but so witty and fun at the same time." - Suzanne, Amazon Reviewer

"Torsten is the perfect H; he was a great swoony alpha." - Becca, Amazon Reviewer

"These two are absolute fire together, and the unexpected feelings and second guessing between the pair is what brings me back to this trope time and again and Gina's version is positively one of the best I have read recently." - Sharon, Goodreads Reviewer

"Torsten & Rielle steam up the pages!" - Nancy, Amazon Reviewer

"Their relationship ends up being the stuff fairy tales are made of! This couple may seriously be one of my favorite ever! If you haven't read this series... go do it now!" -Goodreads Reviewer

"The story was full of heartfelt moments and a few heartbreaking ones. It was a story about facing your past and future head on, making amends and fighting for your dreams and wants, your needs and happiness." - Ele, Goodreads Reviewer

"Though this is a romance, at the heart, it's also a story about family and coming home again." - Goodreads Reviewer

"I am a sucker for a marriage of convenience, and this one was stellar! I would recommend this series and book to anyone that loves some romance with their hockey!" - Heather, Goodreads Reviewer

"I am in love with this series!!" - Heather, Goodreads Reviewer

"I absolutely loved this book. I can't get enough when it comes to hockey romances, throw in a marriage of convenience/fake relationship and I'm beyond excited. Torsten and Rielle's story was everything I was hoping it would be." Vicki, Goodreads Reviewer

"Fake relationships are one of my favourite tropes to read and this one ticked all the boxes for me." - Goodreads Reviewer

"I loved Torsten and Rielle. Their chemistry and banter was on point, I was drawn in from page one. Absolutely engrossed in their journey." - Rina's Reads

"For anyone that has read Gina Azzi before, you know she writes 5 star books and this is no exception. I fell in love with Torsten and Rielle." - Melissa, Goodreads Reviewer

"I absolutely love Torsten and Rielle's story. I loved how it was written. It's so sweet but gripping." - Goodreads Reviewer

"I was left with the biggest smile on my face when I saw 'big daddy' getting his HEA." - Tanja, OMGReads

Product details

  • ASIN ‏ : ‎ B08SKSZYFK
  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ Three Cities Publishing LLC (April 21, 2021)
  • Publication date ‏ : ‎ April 21, 2021
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • File size ‏ : ‎ 602 KB
  • Text-to-Speech ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • Screen Reader ‏ : ‎ Supported
  • Enhanced typesetting ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • X-Ray ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • Word Wise ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • Print length ‏ : ‎ 244 pages
  • Page numbers source ISBN ‏ : ‎ 1954470061
  • Customer Reviews:
    4.6 out of 5 stars 533 ratings

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Gina Azzi

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Gina Azzi writes Contemporary Romance with relatable, genuine characters experiencing real life, love, friendships, and challenges. She is the author of The Kane Brothers Series, The College Pact Series, Finding Love in Scotland Series, and Corner of Ocean and Bay. All of her books can be read as stand-alones.

A Jersey girl at heart, Gina has spent her twenties traveling the world, living and working abroad, before settling down in Ontario, Canada with her husband and three children. She's a voracious reader, daydreamer, and coffee enthusiast who loves meeting new people.

Connect with her on social media or through www.ginaazzi.com.

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"...These are two amazing characters that feel so deep but for every step forward they take there is something waiting to push them back...." Read more

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"...That being said, I adored Torsten and Rielle's story. Adored it. Was bummed when it was over. The Faker gave me everything I wanted...." Read more

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Top reviews from the United States

  • Gillek2
    5.0 out of 5 stars Torsten and Rielle!
    Reviewed in the United States on January 15, 2024
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    Torsten has created a life for himself both with the Boston Hawks and in the US for the last two decades. Due to his age and the effect that playing hockey has had on his body he knows that he is reaching the twilight of his career which means he may no longer be able to stay. When he learns about Rielle’s situation, he believes that marriage will solve both their problems however he wasn’t expecting new ones to arise.

    Rielle finds herself in a dire financial situation with not a lot of options. When she runs into one of her brother’s teammates a little alcohol allows her to open up and his suggestion seems like a win-win for both of them but keeping their hearts out of the scenario is proving to be more difficult than they expected.

    I enjoyed seeing the relationship between Torsten and Rielle unfold as what was supposed to be convenient is turning out to be anything but. They are both what the other didn’t know they needed in their lives but the road to true love is never smooth.
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  • Lynn Brooks/Thoughts of a Blonde
    5.0 out of 5 stars Loving this series!
    Reviewed in the United States on April 21, 2021
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    Friends to lovers has never looked so good! With the third book in her highly addictive Boston Hawks Hockey series Gina Azzi brings on the steaminess when rugged party guy meets sassy go-getter and sparks ignite in THE FAKER!

    Torsten is the guy everyone loves. He plays hard on and off the ice, but times are changing and his life is about to be in limbo.

    Rielle is feisty and real and getting to know the softer underside of her was really sweet. I enjoyed her characters growth very much.

    I highly recommend this book as well as the entire series to anyone who loves a side of drama with their hockey romance. You are always guaranteed a happily ever after, but it might not be easy getting there.
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  • Laura Reviews
    4.0 out of 5 stars Love this series!
    Reviewed in the United States on April 21, 2021
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    4.5 stars

    I had been waiting for Torsten's story since we were introduced to him back in The Sweet Talker. There was just something about him, that drew me in, and I had to know more.

    That being said, I adored Torsten and Rielle's story. Adored it. Was bummed when it was over. The Faker gave me everything I wanted. Such a good story.
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  • Mary Ann Berkley
    5.0 out of 5 stars a great story with heart
    Reviewed in the United States on August 14, 2024
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    This is an original plot with interesting people and lots of drama. I enjoyed the dynamics between the main characters. The hockey team regulars make a warm and supportive cast.
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  • Kelz Marie
    5.0 out of 5 stars I love Torsten and Rielle!
    Reviewed in the United States on April 21, 2021
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    A marriage of convenience that is meant to get them both the life they want, but when the feelings turn real and an end date still looms, what will they do?

    Rielle may believe she’s messed up her whole life, but I think she’s pretty awesome. She’s strong, independent, and knows when to put her foot down. I love how she dealt with her boss and his sexual harassment, and I love even more how Torsten went in and backed her up. He made a stand that left them no option to sweep it under the rug! These are two amazing characters that feel so deep but for every step forward they take there is something waiting to push them back. There are so many times I wanted to reach into the pages and knock them upside the head and tell them to just talk to each other! But once they did- boy did they get it all right! Their relationship ends up being the stuff fairy tales are made of! This couple may seriously be one of my favorite ever!
    If you haven’t read this series... go do it now! Every single book Gina Azzi has written is amazing and this one is no different! You won’t want to miss it!
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  • TAFhockeymom
    5.0 out of 5 stars Great storyline
    Reviewed in the United States on March 19, 2022
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    This continuation of the Boston Hawks series does not disappoint. Kept me hooked from the very beginning. Love a HEA story.
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  • mnhockeymomreads- Heather
    4.0 out of 5 stars What happens when your fake marriage starts to feel real?
    Reviewed in the United States on April 22, 2021
    This is Gina’s third book in the Boston Hawks series. I have loved all of them, but I think this one might be my favorite thus far. I knew that I was going to fall in love with Torsten. But I wasn’t prepared to want to be BFF’s with Rielle! The pair have mutual friends, and have spent time together in the past. But it isn’t until a night of drinking and shenanigans does the idea form to marry…..at the mutual satisfaction of both parties.
    Rielle is one of the strongest female characters I have read in a while, and I love how determined she is to make it on her own. My heart hurt for her as the world she carefully crafted was crumbling around her. She was too prideful to let on to others that she was struggling to keep up. Torsten noticed, and wanted nothing more than to step in and help, but his world was also slowly coming undone.
    I loved how Gina not only brought these two together, but how their relationship grew. They had amazing chemistry and a deep connection but they also had a great friendship. Torsten is a natural caretaker, and loves to love people. From the start he embraces he and Rielle’s life together, and is just really the sweetest. Torsten is definitely high on the book boyfriend list…..and when it gets steamy it is steamy!!! I also enjoyed how previous characters in the series played a role in their lives and relationship. Claire made me laugh on several occasions, and I love how she showed up for Rielle.
    I am a sucker for a marriage of convenience, and this one was stellar! I would recommend this series and book to anyone that loves some romance with their hockey! The books build on each other, and I love how we get snippets of characters in previous books and she teases us for the next books in the series! The characters have a lot of chemistry and the steamy scenes are hot but in no way take away from the storyline!
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  • miabookedout
    3.0 out of 5 stars Not my cuppa
    Reviewed in Germany on June 28, 2021
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    Though I really liked the two previous books in this series, this wasn’t a book I could appreciate as much.
    There’s a marriage of convenience (which I honestly always love as a trope!) but also a 12+ years age gap and that doesn’t fare well with me, especially when reading sports romance (cringe). Also, both MCs are LOADED and i didn’t like the resolution of the book (don’t want to spoiler, but life’s easy when you’ve got a rich family). All in all, this wasn’t for me, but I’m invested enough in this series that I’ll still read the next book.
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  • Deborah Peach
    5.0 out of 5 stars So well written
    Reviewed in Canada on February 23, 2022
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    Gina Azzi has written a fabulous story that starts with the necessity of a fake marriage that develops into so much more for the two main characters. What Rielle and Torsten most want is right under their noses, if they only look hard enough. After all, it takes two to make the perfect couple.

    What do you do when you keep getting eviction notices pinned to your apartment door, your boss keeps hitting on you and your debts are piling up? You drown your sorrows with shots of really good tequila and hope that they disappear. Especially when you do shots with a Norwegian god of a defenseman who is battling too many years of injuries while playing hockey and a possible trip back to his homeland. Rielle and Torsten come up with a mutually beneficial marriage agreement that will see Torsten being able to stay in the US married to her in exchange for him paying off Rielle's outstanding student loan. What neither of them bargain on is a little thing called emotions that interfere with their agreement. They discover that love crosses the boundaries they set for themselves but they don't dare voice those feelings. When they both want the relationship to be real, that's when the real work begins. Unfortunately, the best laid plans don't always come to fruition and hearts can be hurt. Will they ever be able to find their happily ever after without clearing the air between them?

    This book brought out the deep emotions in me. I was rooting for the home team as they played for their Stanley Cup and I absolutely cheered for Rielle and Torsten to find love. There are always wins and losses when reading and this one definitely goes in the win column. Five stars all the way!
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  • never too old
    5.0 out of 5 stars The faker
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on April 6, 2022
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    This is another great book by Gina Azzi, and once more a group of friends and relatives work through their problems with each other's help, a real weepy this one but with a H E A ending
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  • claire ingledew
    5.0 out of 5 stars Loved it
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on June 1, 2022
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    OMG what a book, loved everything about this book Torsten and Rielle characters was so easy to fall in love with no spoilers. It definitely a must read 5 massive ⭐️
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  • Ellen
    4.0 out of 5 stars Love story
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on August 4, 2024
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    This is the story of Torsen Hansen and Rielle Carter and NHL hockey player.

    Torsen’s career as a hockey player was coming to an end due to his age and the fact that he wasn’t recovering from injuries as easily and as he wasn’t a USA native he would have to return to his country of Oslo Norway. The only way he could stay would be to get married and get a green card.

    She was facing eviction and losing everything she had. They could help each other. He would give her somewhere to live and she would marry him and they both solved the problems they had.

    He decided it would be a two year marriage, sex would be off the table, just two friends helping each other. But it wasn’t that simple. Feelings get involved, they fall for each other
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