If you enjoy college sports romances with heart, tension, and just the right amount of ice-rink drama, My Fight Song delivers a thoroughly satisfying read.
Title: My Fight Song
Author(s): Tara September
Series: Lesson in Love #5
Published by Plus It Up on January 13, 2026
Pages: 170
Genre(s): Contemporary Romance
Source: Kindle Unlimited
Format: eBook
Purchase: Amazon|Audible
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Hockey is their game. Love is the rematch.
Kaylee Jenkins thought she left the ice—and her heartbreak—behind in Minnesota. But transferring to Thatcher College means more than just a fresh start. It means crossing paths again with Tanner Bouché, the boy she didn’t pick years ago at hockey camp. Now he’s the Thunderblades’ captain, and totally not ready for the scathing editorial she’s about to drop in the campus paper about his team.
But Tanner isn’t the cocky jock she remembers. Beneath the swagger is a leader carrying the weight of a championship team, and a guy who’s never stopped wanting the girl who got away. When fate throws them back together—Kaylee as the team’s manager, Tanner as her impossible-to-ignore captain—sparks ignite on and off the ice making second chances seem possible.
And when her reputation is put on the line by the ex she once trusted, Tanner is ready to drop the gloves for her honor. But winning each other’s trust might be the biggest victory of all. ✔ Secret identity ✔ Second chance romance ✔ Bench banter
If you crave slow-burn college hockey romances with heart, and couples who fight as hard for love as they do on the ice, you’ll love My Fight Song.
From the first chapter, I was pulled into Kaylee’s attempt at a fresh start—one she quickly realizes isn’t as “fresh” as she hoped when she runs straight into Tanner Bouché, the boy she didn’t choose years ago.
Plot & Pacing
Kaylee transferring to Thatcher College sets the stage for a genuine second-chance dynamic. The pacing moves smoothly as old regrets resurface, new chemistry sparks, and the history between Kaylee and Tanner slowly unravels. Their forced proximity—especially once she becomes the team manager—keeps the tension alive without feeling contrived.
Characters
Kaylee’s character arc is one of the strengths here. After choosing Derek over Tanner and learning the hard way that she trusted the wrong person, she’s determined to rebuild her confidence. Her internal growth feels grounded and relatable.
Tanner is more than the Thunderblades’ charismatic captain. He’s steady, protective, and surprisingly vulnerable. He isn’t the swaggering hockey star Kaylee remembers, and that shift makes their reconnection even more compelling.
Romance & Chemistry
The romance blends banter with emotional depth. I liked how the author leaned into the unresolved feelings without rushing the reconciliation. The chemistry builds gradually, and their interactions feel authentic—from the awkward first encounters to the softer, more intimate moments later on.
Conflict & Themes
The drama involving Kaylee’s ex adds necessary stakes without overshadowing her voice or making her the damsel. Tanner stepping up for her felt earned, not performative. Themes of trust, redemption, and choosing better for yourself—especially after past mistakes—run throughout the story.
Final Thoughts
Some plot beats are predictable, but the emotional resonance and character dynamics make up for it. This is a heartfelt, engaging read about second chances, personal growth, and finding someone who sees your worth even when you don’t.
If you’re a fan of college sports romance, bench banter, and characters who fight their way back to each other, this one is definitely worth adding to your TBR.
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About Tara September
Tara is an award-winning contemporary romance author and former PR executive for The Walt Disney Company and communications manager for WWE. She holds a master’s degree in journalism & communications from New York University and a B.A. from Wheaton College in Massachusetts. For 19 years, Tara has also penned a popular lifestyle, travel, and parenting blog at TaraMetBlog.com. An avid romance reader, she has been daydreaming about being a romance author since high school. Now she’s living her dream in sunny Southwest Florida with her identical twin boys and four distractions (I mean cats) underfoot. When the kids are asleep and the cats are not lying on her keyboard, she’s finally writing the happily-ever-after tales she’s been dreaming about. Tara is also the current president of the Southwest Florida Fiction Writers group and is available for speaking opportunities and social media workshops.
