I have found the perfect summer read. I am still thinking about this book a month later. I was luckily enough to get an early copy of an audiobook andI have found the perfect summer read. I am still thinking about this book a month later. I was luckily enough to get an early copy of an audiobook and these narrators nailed it. They were the perfect duo! Samantha Brentmoor and Connor Crais were the perfect casting for these two.
Fisher is the grumpiest of grumps and I am obsessed with him. He tried so hard to not fall Libby but when that tension broke it was ...more
This book was so different than what I've come to expect from Hannah Gray. I just couldn't connect with either character and they came off annoying atThis book was so different than what I've come to expect from Hannah Gray. I just couldn't connect with either character and they came off annoying at times.
I felt like this story was more about the spice than the actual plot, which can be fine if that is what you are looking for. However, my favorite Hannah stories are ones that are more plot/character driven, which is what I really come to expect from her writing. The spice felt VERY repetitive, I can only read about characters coming in their pants so many times. And for a female to do it...with no stimulation...IDK about that. It became rather boring and found myself skimming over parts bc it was the same. Since this was more spice than anything I didn't feel any connection between the two of them at all. Not to mention that Saylor was supposed to be a "reformed playgirl" but it didn't come off that way since you only really saw her jump from her ex to Ryder.
The drama in the book was also not really drama IMO. Like it was made a bigger deal than what was needed. It felt more highschool type of drama than older MCs.
Shoot Your Shot has definitely been the best in the series IMO. There was raw emotional depth to the characters and plot and that really hasn't been showcased in the series since. I will be continuing the series bc Hannah is a favorite author of mine, but this one was a miss for me and I would recommend skipping.
Overall: 3 Spice: 4
Tropes: Hockey Romance Best Friend's Sister Boy Obsessed Friends with Benefits...more
This series seriously has my whole heart and I am sad that it's over. This series was my introduction to Ava and I have been obsessed since then.
I haThis series seriously has my whole heart and I am sad that it's over. This series was my introduction to Ava and I have been obsessed since then.
I have been waiting for Fallon and Wyatt's story since the beginning and Ava delivered. They WERE everything!! Their banter and chemistry is some of the best banter I have ever read in a series. The way Wyatt is absolutely feral for Fallon I will never get over. He made my heart melt so many times during the series. I loved how the dynamic between MCs was flipped and it was him taking care of her instead of what we usually see in romance books her taking care of him. These two were definitely the perfect match for one another.
This series will definitely be a hard one to get over but I am so excited to see what is coming next.
Overall: 5 Spice: 3
Tropes: Cowboy Romance Small Town Romantic Suspense Hate to Love Forced Proximity Slow Burn Found Family...more
I was so excited to read this one. I mean small town Alaska? Billionaire? sign me up..however this one fell a little flat for me.
I didn't feel the coI was so excited to read this one. I mean small town Alaska? Billionaire? sign me up..however this one fell a little flat for me.
I didn't feel the connection between the two MCs and everything felt kind of rushed. I really couldn't understand why I wasn't vibing but I think it's just because I really didn't like either MC. They were just kind of meh and annoying. This is not what I have come to expect when reading Laura so I was a bit disappointed.
I did like the quirky animals running around the town and that's a plus. But overall sadly this one is not for me. Laura will always be one of my must read authors tho.
Overall: 2.5 Spice: 3
Tropes: Small Town Billionaire One Night Stand Friends with Benefits...more
I am so excited for this new hockey series from Lexi! I cannot wait to see where it goes. Levi was such a great start! The bantBeta then ARC re-read.
I am so excited for this new hockey series from Lexi! I cannot wait to see where it goes. Levi was such a great start! The banter between between him and Quinn...I ATE IT UP! Definitely some of the best banter Lexi has ever written. As always Lexi does some of the best spice I have read. The truck scene will forever be engrained in my mind.
Highly recommend anything that Lexi writes, her books just always are a hit with me. Perfect combo of story and spice with every book.
Overall: 4 Spice: 3.5
Tropes: Hockey Romance Friends with Benefits Coach's Daughter Ex's Sister Fake Dating Found Family...more
I was so excited when Hannah announced she was writing a hockey omega verse and she did not disappoint. I absolutely devoured this one and cannot waitI was so excited when Hannah announced she was writing a hockey omega verse and she did not disappoint. I absolutely devoured this one and cannot wait for more.
If you are new to OV, don't be scared this is such a good beginner one as Hannah did such an excellent job of explaining everything.
I fell in love with each one of these men and I will never be able to choose. Each one of them brought something different that was perfect for Briar. But when Landon finally came around I was a puddle. I love that Hannah added in a bit of suspense element to this. It had me hooked and couldn't put this down.
Overall: 5 Spice: 4
Tropes: Omegaverse Why Choose Hockey Romance Grumpy x Sunshine...more
This is my first by Amber and I am obsessed!! Amber had me hooked immediately after Lincoln and Josie spent 5 spicy filled days together. I could not This is my first by Amber and I am obsessed!! Amber had me hooked immediately after Lincoln and Josie spent 5 spicy filled days together. I could not get enough! Amber really understood what we needed for a second chance romance. I was giggling and kicking my feet the entire time!
Lincoln Carter is my new obsession. He is so down bad for Josie. I ate it up…broody and protective ...more
Omg!! I have been waiting for Alexander’s story since reading The Puck Secret and GN did not let me down. She saved the best for last!
I absolutely gobOmg!! I have been waiting for Alexander’s story since reading The Puck Secret and GN did not let me down. She saved the best for last!
I absolutely gobbled this book up! Alexander was a totally gone for Aubree the moment he met her. All the things he did for her made me melt! I LOVE THAT MAN! He is absolutely PERFECTION!! The banter between him and Aubree had me giggling and kicking my feet so much. The spice in this one…the confessional…excuse me?!?! Gabby literally had my jaw on the floor multiple times with this one. I don’t think I’ll ever be over them.
I loved seeing all the previous couples throughout this one. The found family between this team is unmatched! I cannot recommend this series enough.
Overall: 5 Spice: 2.5
Tropes: Hockey Romance College Romance Coach’s Daughter Virgin FMC He Falls First Reformed Playboy Found Family Forced Proximity ...more
Okay...my first Samantha Young and it will not be my last. This author has been on my list for a bit and when I found out this was sports romance...I Okay...my first Samantha Young and it will not be my last. This author has been on my list for a bit and when I found out this was sports romance...I was like SIGN ME UP.
IDK what it is about Scottish MMCs...but I need like 14 more of them like right now. I am on my knees for Callum. The banter that he had with Beth had me in stitches. I couldn't get enough of them. He was such an ass and IDK what it is I just love when MMCs are complete a-holes but then redeem themselves and are really big softies.
This is like a second chance, so it does have some flashbacks. I really love when books have flashbacks as it gives me a full understanding of their relationship and where the character is coming from.
Shane East and Zara Hampton Brown narrate and they blew me away. At one point Shane is doing like 4 or 5 different accents and I was SO impressed with him. Highly recommend the audio for this one.
Overall: 4.5 Spice: 2.5
Tropes: Sports Romance Second Chance Enemies to Lovers Fake Dating ...more
part 2 in Niko and Ivy's story...you have to read the other novella first.
I loved seeing their story continue and see what issues they were dealing wpart 2 in Niko and Ivy's story...you have to read the other novella first.
I loved seeing their story continue and see what issues they were dealing with. I feel like most of the time with what some would consider "unrealistic" couples you are just left with some unfinished issues, so I was glad Hannah with this one brought to light some of those. She did such a fantastic job of highlighting the struggles of new parenthood, reconnecting with a partner and maintaining the love that you share. I am fully invested in Niko and Ivy love story and loved seeing how their relationship grew in this one. Even though this one was more emotional there is no lack on the spice. Hannah still brought it.
Overall: 4 Spice: 3.5
Tropes: Holiday Novella Age Gap Small Town ...more
this was a cute debut hockey romance. I loved the puns and some move references.
Hayes is the definition of a man obsessed. Once he sees Olivia there ithis was a cute debut hockey romance. I loved the puns and some move references.
Hayes is the definition of a man obsessed. Once he sees Olivia there is literally no one else. Olivia had a sassiness that I really enjoyed and made for some fun banter. What I loved about Hayes the most is how he could always make her feel special.
Cute debut...interested to see how the series continues and the authors writes evolves.
Overall: 3.5 Spice: 2
Tropes: Hockey Romance Insta-Love Boy Obsessed He Falls First Cinnamon Roll MMC No 3rd Act Breakup...more
This was such a unique spin on single dad x nanny trope. Sammi had me eating out of her hands with this one...I could not put it down. Rhodes Volkova This was such a unique spin on single dad x nanny trope. Sammi had me eating out of her hands with this one...I could not put it down. Rhodes Volkova just took over my top spot for my favorite SJ man.
Where do I even start with this one....Sunny is the new nanny. Honestly her backstory and traumatic past kept me so invested in this one. The banter and tension she has with Rhodes is top tier, throwing him off with her quick remarks. He is so use to nannies throwing themselves at him and he has no idea what to do with Sunny at first. I absolutely adored her relationship with Ellie. And Rhodes he is just top tier perfection. I love me broody grumpy MMC and he takes the cake. When he starts saying Russian terms to Sunny I was a puddle. He was so patient with her...I will never be over him. Ellie is a little spitfire and had me cracking up when she would be at school cussing in Russian.
Sammi literally put some crack in this one bc I have no notes...it's perfection.
Overall: 5 Spice: 2
Tropes: Hockey Romance Single Dad x Nanny Hate to Love Grumpy x Sunshine Forced Proximity Slow Burn...more
This book was low angst hockey romance that is short sweet and spicy. This is my first book by Emily and I think I will continue reading her. Her writThis book was low angst hockey romance that is short sweet and spicy. This is my first book by Emily and I think I will continue reading her. Her writing is easy going and her books seem like such a good palette cleanser to get me out of a funk. Definitely binge-worthy, as I read this in one sitting in less than like 12 hours.
There is a prequel novella I believe, but I did not read it and was able to follow along with this story just fine. I'm sure the prequel goes into more detail about their past relationship. I am such a sucker for a single dad and the way he becomes a dad is heartbreaking. I truly loved reading Harper and Marcus and seeing them work out their past and being together again. They really were meant for one another. For being a second chance romance I would of loved to see more tension between them.
Overall middle of the road when it comes to hockey romance. Will be diving more into Emily's backlog and continuing this series.
Overall: 3.5 Spice: 2
Tropes: Hockey Romance Second Chance Single Dad Vegas Wedding Always Been You...more
Have I found a new favorite in Julia’s Boston Rebels series….yes I have. I mean I am feral for a secret baby and Center Ice will always be up there foHave I found a new favorite in Julia’s Boston Rebels series….yes I have. I mean I am feral for a secret baby and Center Ice will always be up there for me…but the single dad NHL player and the GM….I need more of this.
I have loved AJ from the beginning. I just love seeing females in the male dominant sports and she is such a work-a-holic but we still love her. Loved how Julia tackled this gender stereotypes and really made me think about what we as females have to go through to push through those. She made her such a badass and definitely one of my favorite FMCs now. I adored her relationship with McCabe’s daughter, Abby…it was so stinkin’ cute and sweet. OMG where do I even start with McCabe…that man has fought his feelings for AJ for so long…but man was he down bad for her. I just loved his grumpy ass. The way he was with his daughter made my heart melt. He was such a good dad…the way he wanted to care for her. ANd that fed into his relationship with AJ and how he wanted to care for her. I just can’t get over them and the undeniable chemistry between these two. Will never be over them!
This story was evefything! And had me grinning like a weirdo the entire time. I love this series so much and cannot wait to read the next one.
Overall: 5 Spice: 2.5
Tropes: Hockey Romance Single Dad Hate to Love Forced Proximity Workplace Age Gap ...more
This is London Snow’s debut novel and follows Hayden and Madison. It has some morally grey vibes with some suspense. So if those are your things then This is London Snow’s debut novel and follows Hayden and Madison. It has some morally grey vibes with some suspense. So if those are your things then this one is for you.
What I liked: How possessive Hayden is – I love me a possessive man and he takes it to another level!!! He would unalive someone for her, the special jersey for her…love those moments Suspense - this is what kept me reading the story. I just needed to know who was doing all of this.
What I didn’t like: I felt like there was a lot of telling in this story. Now this is a debut so I am not letting this affect my rating too much. Some of the monologue read too immature The main character’s relationship was odd to me and I wish we would of gotten more of a back story with Hayden. This was marketed to me as dark…maybe I read way too much dark romance but this felt very light grey to me.
Overall not a bad debut hockey romance. Will I continue the series…yes. The suspense IMO was good enough to want me to keep reading so I am excited to see how the author’s writing evolves from this one to the next one.
Thank you to London and team for the eARC.
Overall: 3.5 Spice: 2
Tropes: Hockey Romance College Hockey Touch Her and ☠️ Virgin FMC and MMC Step-Siblings ...more
As soon as Kayla said she was writing a book on tornado chasers, I knew my Twisters loving heart needed to read it. And let me tell you…she did not diAs soon as Kayla said she was writing a book on tornado chasers, I knew my Twisters loving heart needed to read it. And let me tell you…she did not disappoint with this one. I ate this up!! One sitting, could not put down.
This book is an easy, fast-paced, sexy AF read. I just loved Ryker and Finley’s relationship…they had so much tension and chemistry. The fact that he is older and her professor made me absolutely feral. I eat that shit up every time. One thing I can always count on Kayla for is making my jaw drop and making me blush while reading. And it was no different with this one. I always eat up her spice….it’s some of the best. I mean the scene after the tornado!! THAT WAS HOT!! ...more
Nikki can do no wrong. She really blew me away with this one. It was raw and emotional, I loved every second of this book. I was immediately hooked frNikki can do no wrong. She really blew me away with this one. It was raw and emotional, I loved every second of this book. I was immediately hooked from the beginning. I felt for Roman so much. His story was heartbreaking but I am so glad he got his HEA with Liliana. I will be forever thinking of this one.
I can't believe this series is over! I absolutely love this series and these characters. This story was surprisingly my favorite out of the series...wI can't believe this series is over! I absolutely love this series and these characters. This story was surprisingly my favorite out of the series...which is funny bc there is hardly any hockey in it.
Eve was so quirky and awkward, yet extremely hilarious. I love that she had no filter. It cracked me up every time. My heart absolutely broke for Hunter. He just wants to make everyone else happy and he forgets about himself. Loved seeing their relatinship0 blossom during their road trip. Charlotte has such a way of wiring characters that makes them feel so real.
Highly recommend the series.
Overall: 4.5 Spice: 1
Tropes: Hockey Romance Found Family He falls first Friends to Lovers ...more