The Jacksonville Rays series by Emily Rath is 3 books of sports romance that runs on steamy and fun. Spice ranges from 5/5 to 5/5 across the series, clocking in at 1,872 total pages. Here's exactly how to read them in order.
Publication order — the way Emily Rath intended. Each book links to our full mood and spice guide.
A steamy, fun Adult sports romance built around hockey, reverse harem, found family. 608 pages with moderate to high-heat romance and a satisfying conclusion.
Full guide →A steamy, fun Adult sports romance built around hockey, reverse harem, established. 640 pages with moderate to high-heat romance and a satisfying conclusion.
Full guide →A steamy, emotional Adult sports romance built around hockey, reverse harem, romance. 624 pages with moderate to high-heat romance and a satisfying conclusion.
Full guide →The heat stays consistent across the series.
Pucking Around is book 1 and the intended starting point. It introduces everything you need — characters, world, and the steamy energy that define the entire series. No prequels or companion novels required.
Read the full guide for Pucking Around →Read the Jacksonville Rays series in publication order: 1. Pucking Around, 2. Pucking Sweet, 3. Pucking Wild. This is the intended reading order by Emily Rath.
The Jacksonville Rays series has 3 books totaling 1,872 pages. We have full mood and spice profiles for every book in the series.
Yes — the Jacksonville Rays series averages 5/5 spice, with heat ranging from 5/5 to 5/5 across the series.
The Jacksonville Rays series is a sports romance series by Emily Rath with steamy, fun, emotional vibes. Check each book's full guide for a spoiler-free breakdown of mood, tropes, and fit.
Start with Pucking Around — it's book 1 and introduces everything you need. Our full guide for Pucking Around breaks down the mood, spice, and what to expect.