Kylie
I learned early in life that love isn’t just given, it’s earned.
Now I’ve decided love isn’t worth it.
At least that type of love.
Until him.
He was broken.
It was safe.
But then I went and did the unexpected.
I fell in love with him, knowing he would never love me back.
Knox
I thought I had it all.
I was playing hockey in the NHL.
Three beautiful kids and a wife who loved me. Until I walked in on her in bed with my brother-in-law.
Everything I thought I had was a lie.
She was everything I thought I didn’t want, and when I least expected it.
I just hope when I finally figure it out, I haven’t lost her for good.
(ARC Read)
First off, I hate Josephine. That is all.
Now that we’ve cleared that up…
Only for Him is book three in Natasha Madison’s Only For series, and it delivers an emotional, character-driven hockey romance full of heartbreak, healing, and the kind of love that grows slowly when two guarded people finally decide to take a risk on each other.
Knox is the kind of hero who quietly sneaks into your heart. On the surface he can come across as gruff, blunt, and a little rough around the edges, but underneath it all is a man who has had his world completely shattered. Walking in on his wife with his brother-in-law didn’t just end his marriage — it detonated his sense of stability, trust, and family. Yet even while he’s dealing with that devastation, Knox never stops showing up for the people who matter most: his three kids. His devotion to them is constant and unwavering, and it’s honestly one of the best portrayals of the single-dad trope I’ve read. He puts them first every time, even when he’s still trying to hold himself together.
Kylie, on the other hand, is someone who appears to have everything figured out on the outside, but internally she’s carrying years of quiet hurt. Growing up in a home where love always came with conditions left her believing that deep connection isn’t something meant for her. She keeps people at arm’s length because letting someone truly see her feels far too risky. Relationships aren’t something she trusts, and forever isn’t something she expects.
That’s what makes her connection with Knox so compelling.
Their first meeting is…not great. Knox says the wrong thing at the wrong moment, and Kylie is not interested in accepting his apology. What follows is a dynamic full of sharp banter, irritation, and tension that walks a very fine line between hate and attraction. One moment they’re snapping at each other, the next the chemistry between them is impossible to ignore.
“Have I told you how beautiful you are?” I compliment, looking into her eyes.
“Have I told you how much I hate you?” she counters, and I laugh before kissing her lips.
And when it finally explodes? It explodes.
What begins as an enemies-with-benefits situation fueled by physical tension slowly evolves into something deeper. The banter that once felt hostile becomes playful. The tension becomes charged with something softer. Watching them move from reluctant attraction to genuine emotional connection felt natural and satisfying because both characters are still working through past wounds along the way.
“I would do it again in a heartbeat if it means standing here with you.”
One of the most beautiful elements of the story is Knox’s children and the way Kylie gradually becomes part of their world. They aren’t just background characters to support the romance — they’re central to it. Seeing Kylie form a bond with them adds warmth and depth to the story, and her birthday celebration with them was one of those moments that genuinely made me tear up.
The chemistry between Knox and Kylie is intense from the start. The spice is hot, the tension is constant, and the push-and-pull between them keeps the story moving. But what makes their relationship really work is the emotional growth happening underneath it all. They are opposites in many ways, but they complement each other perfectly. Knox helps Kylie see that love doesn’t have to be earned, while Kylie reminds Knox that his heart is still capable of trusting again.
“And I don’t know what I’m doing, but I know I don’t want to be without him. I know he makes me happy. I know he makes me smile and for the first time in my whole life,” I swallow the lump, “he makes me feel safe.”
Natasha Madison has a way of writing hockey romance that balances locker-room banter, emotional vulnerability, and addictive chemistry. Only for Him is no exception. It’s a story about rebuilding after betrayal, learning that love doesn’t have to come with conditions, and realizing that sometimes the person you least expect might be the one who finally makes it feel safe to stay.
And honestly? Knox and Kylie together were just so good. I absolutely adored this couple and the journey they took to get their happily ever after.
Release Date: March 13th, 2026
Thank you to Natasha Madison and The Author Agency for the ARC read!