All about the novel The Puck Arrangement

Who is Trinity Lemm?

Trinity Lemm is an award-winning romance author. She’s a recent college graduate of Western Michigan University, earning her degree in entrepreneurship with a minor in dance. She began her writing career in college and enjoys writing realistically flawed characters, along with fast paced stories. When she’s not writing, you could find her dancing or watching scary movies.

What is The Puck Arrangement?

Bridget Bell has spent the past four years at Cedar University trying to find out the truth about where she came from. She’s so close that she can taste it. Figuring it all out during her senior year is what she needs to make her past decisions worthwhile. What she doesn’t need is for the hot, overly sweet hockey captainand his crazy best friend to somehow end up in her and her best friend’s lives— closer than Bridget would like.

Lane Avery has been avoiding the NHL since he was eighteen, but the star hockey player is running out of time to make a choice. When he convinces his best friend to get a new apartment with him, the last thing he expects is for the leasing office to mess up their arrangement, giving them a four-bedroom instead of a two-bedroom. The worst part? He’s stuck living with the girl he accidentally spilled his beer all over the week prior.

With Bridget’s search for answers and Lane’s impending decision, neither one can afford to get distracted— or hurt. They both try to steer clear of the disaster waiting to happen, but will they be able to maintain a safe distance under the same roof?

Interview

What was your inspiration for The Puck Arrangement?

I graduated this past spring from Western Michigan University, which is a huge hockey school. I have some friends on the team, so it was easy for me to draw inspiration from them and my own surroundings. While I was at their house one night, my friend was telling me the story about how she somehow ended up living with the hockey boys the previous year, and I guess that story stuck with me!

What drew you to writing?

I’ve always loved reading and writing stories ever since I was little. Throughout my teen years, I wrote poetry. When I got to college, I was struggling with my mental health after being diagnosed with Complex-PTSD. At that point, I turned to writing to get out of my own world, and I haven’t looked back!

What are your favourite parts of writing sports romance?

I live for angst! It’s one of my favorite things in romance books, and I feel like sports subplots add a huge amount of angst to the story. I love it!

How did you choose which character to centre the story around? 

In regard to choosing which characters to center the story around, these decisions kind of come naturally. I’m a very visual person, so I typically imagine the story happening in my head and then get to work writing it. Often, I compare it to watching a movie and then simply writing down what I’m seeing!

What was your process for writing The Puck Arrangement?

From day to day, I practically live in the worlds I create. I’m constantly thinking about my characters and wondering what they’re up to, which makes the writing process much easier! I have a bulletin board that I use to organize my ideas, and I used this same energy/process while writing TPA.

What is your approach to world and character building?

After an initial round of character profiling, I like to take my time getting to know my characters. Creating realistic and raw characters is very important to me, so I never rush character building!

How would you describe The Puck Arrangement in five words?

I would describe The Puck Arrangement as angsty, fun, sweet, amusing, and a rollercoaster!

Did you have a favourite moment in the book to write?

I enjoyed writing the book from start to finish, but I definitely loved writing the beginning— specifically the opening scene. Bridget and Lane have their not-so-cute meet-cute, and I think it’s hilarious!

What was your favourite book growing up?

When I was in my early teens, I read Beautiful Disaster by Jamie McGuire and loved it. But I’ve also been a huge fan of The Selection Series forever!

Do you have a favourite genre to read?

I’m definitely a romance genre girly, but I also love thrillers. I’ll definitely pick up a book in other genres too though. Pretty much, I’ll read anything with an interesting premise!