Taking His Shot (Hot Jocks Book 7)

Name: Taking His Shot (Hot Jocks Book 7)
Author: Kendall Ryan

Not recommended

Content we'd steer families away from.

Ages: 18–18

AI summary

A professional hockey player wins a date with a woman who claims she doesn't date 'players.' He attempts to win her over, but a significant secret threatens their budding relationship.

Parent notes

This is an explicit adult contemporary romance novel featuring heavy sexual themes and suggestive language inappropriate for a conservative teen audience. Parent concerns: High level of sexual content/suggestiveness; Double entendres and sexual puns (e.g., 'handle my stick'); Promotion of 'player' lifestyle and casual dating hookup culture Romance/sexual content: Described as having 'steamy good times,' this contemporary romance series is known for high heat levels and explicit descriptions of sexual encounters. Language: Likely contains standard romance novel profanity (words like sh*t, d*mn, etc.) based on the genre and 'Hot Jocks' series branding. Violence: No significant violence reported. Substances: Casual drinking common in adult social settings (bars, dates). Worldview themes: Casual dating culture, Romantic fulfillment as a primary goal

Why parents choose this book

What makes Taking His Shot (Hot Jocks Book 7) worth choosing

An honest, parent-first look at who this book suits, what it offers, and what to know before you buy.

Best for

Age range: 18–18.
Reading maturity: Young adult — teen protagonists and more nuanced themes.
Kids who tend to love it: readers ages 18–18 looking for a solid story.
Personality fit: kids ages 18–18 who enjoy a good story.

Parents love this book because

Written by Kendall Ryan, whose books parents return to for consistently thoughtful storytelling.

Your child will probably enjoy Taking His Shot (Hot Jocks Book 7) if they…

Enjoy stories written for kids around ages 18–18

This book helps develop

Vocabulary, sustained attention, and reading confidence for the 18–18 age band.

Things parents should know

Romance: romantic subplot with kissing or teen dating.
Language: occasional mild words for the older end of the band.
Sexual content: references or fade-to-black moments.

Reading commitment

Estimated reading time

Varies by reader

Length

Length varies by edition

Difficulty

Young adult

Works as read-aloud

Usually read independently

Good for independent readers

Yes — suits confident readers in the age band

Why we recommend it

We don't broadly recommend Taking His Shot (Hot Jocks Book 7) for the 18–18 age band; see the notes above before choosing. Kendall Ryan's voice is what makes it stick: readable, respectful of kids, and easy to hand to the next child in the family.