Own Goal

By: L.A. Witt

Narrated by: Michael Ferraiuolo

Eight seasons ago, Jarek Badura made the biggest mistake of his career, earning him the nickname “Joke.” He’s been fighting ever since to prove that season was a fluke, and he’s only just started to leave it behind, finally regaining some respect and securing his place as second line center.

But his team just made a new acquisition, and suddenly he’s linemates with the man who was the unknowing catalyst for his fall from grace all those years ago.

After seven long seasons, Hunter Michaud is done carrying his disastrously managed team. An unrestricted free agent, he startles the hockey world by accepting an offer elsewhere, signing with a team that works together and builds on each other’s strengths. And it doesn’t hurt that one of Hunter’s longtime idols is on the roster.

He just doesn’t realize how much his career is already intertwined with Jarek’s.

Or how much resentment is waiting for him in Pittsburgh.

Or how much chemistry is hiding under the ice between them.

Own Goal is a 125,000-word contemporary hockey romance that isn't currently part of a series, but the author doesn't dare declare it a standalone because that's just asking for it. For fans of slow burns, enemies to lovers, and teammates to lovers!

CW: Verbal abuse (remembered and on-page), some physical violence (on and off ice).

©2023 L.A. Witt (P)2025 L.A. Witt

Love the author

I never write reviews and I listen to a lot of audio books. The two books I have written a review on are from this author. The pace of her books is refreshing. Watching these characters slowly build their relationship and then face things together is the best. I am not a fan of third act breakups and Witt does a great job keeping things interesting without creating conflict between the MCs. This book also had a good balance of hockey and rom com vibes.

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Fantastic narration

This book was so good and Michael's voice just makes it that much better. 😍 He does phenomenal accents and each character is easily distinguishable.