Wednesday, July 17, 2024
The Best of All by Karla Sorensen (The Best Men #2)
Saturday, July 24, 2021
The Rookie by Kendall Ryan (Looking to Score #3)
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Kendall Ryan steals my heart again! 4.5 stars - I'm always a sucker for a good sports romance, but this one mostly takes place outside of the sports world, and I loved every moment of it.
Logan Tate is spiraling out of control after the sudden loss of his father. It's causing him to act out during game play and when he's forced to take some time away and get some help, he's left having to face the one thing he's been running from...his family.
Summer is trying to establish herself as a sports therapist, so if that means pursuing Logan to his family home in order to convince him to give her a chance, she doesn't let anything stop her.
I loved watching Logan's entire family embrace Summer as one of their own. The family dynamic, especially between the siblings, will warm your heart and have you laughing through tears.
A great story of personal growth, overcoming loss, and discovering what truly makes you happy in life. I'm definitely going back and starting this series from the beginning, but don't miss out on this one!
💧 Drama
💋 Romance
🏒 Sports
SUMMARY:
He has everything a man could want. A lucrative hockey contract. Adoring fans. A family who loves him.
But he's about to throw it all away. Logan Tate's name is dominating the headlines for all the wrong reasons. Instead of goals and assists, the talented young defenseman has been racking up fights and suspensions.
I work with athletes who are struggling, but Logan's different. He's not just going to blow his season, but his entire career. And now he can't return to the ice until he deals with his issues, but the stubborn man won't let anyone get close enough to help.
Which is why I packed up and followed him to his family's property in the remote mountains of Colorado. He can't avoid me here.
The only problem?
I can't avoid him either. He's chopping wood and building fires, rescuing my car from snowy ditches, and inviting me to Sunday dinners with his loud extended family. He's a whole lot of man, but beneath all those hard edges is an unexpected tenderness.
Tempted or not, I have to stay out of his bed and get him back to the ice...no matter how difficult that might be.
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Monday, July 12, 2021
Out of Bounds by Claire Hastings (Atlanta Rising Football Club #1)
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This one scored in my book! Out of Bounds is a sports romance with grit and heart. Characters that you'll fall in love with, and a strong heroine that keeps fighting for what she deserves.
Felicity Sutherland is a fierce boss, fighting against the prejudice in her family to achieve the position in her fathers company that should rightfully be hers. She puts on a strong front, but inside she's still just a daughter that wants her dad to finally see her worth.
Gunnar Gracin has retired from professional sports, and loves his job as the new head coach. He's thrown for a loop when it's revealed he has a grown adult daughter that he never knew existed, and he's also forced to work with the one woman he shouldn't have any interest in.
There's such great character development throughout this story. Once Felicity let down her guard (even if it wasn't intentional), I couldn't put the book down. I also loved the watching Gunnar take on the protective dad role, even though it's all new to him.
A wonderful start to a new series, this is one sports romance that will keep you captivated from start to finish. Even if you're not a fan of Felicity at the start, give her a chance, and I promise you'll be rooting for her before you know it!
💋 Romance
⚽ Sports
SUMMARY:
Welcome to the Atlanta Rising Football Club, where the temperature isn't the only thing turning up the heat...
Felicity Sutherland knows what people think of her. She just doesn't care. Her attitude is her armor, and it hasn't failed her yet. Thick skin and working hard in the male-dominated sports industry placed her dream job within reach. And as she vies to become president of the Atlanta Rising Football Club, there isn't a competitor, or a distractingly handsome co-worker, that can get in her way.
The only games Gunnar Gracin has time for are the ones he coaches on the pitch. But life just keeps bending the ball, especially where the women in his life are concerned. The death of his wife over a decade ago was a devastating loss. Discovering an adult daughter from an encounter he doesn't remember changed all the rules. And working for the frosty, sharp-tongued Felicity is downright infuriating.
But as Gunnar and Felicity spend more time together, the tension between them sizzles like a hot summer night. And the moment Gunnar gets a taste of Felicity's smart mouth, he decides to throw the playbook out the window. If no one knows what they're up to, giving in to temptation doesn't feel so out of bounds. That is, until life gets in the way and the whistle is blown. Will it be a red card for Gunnar and Felicity's secret romance?
Out of Bounds is a standalone enemies-to-lovers, age gap contemporary romance. Enjoy it on its own, or as part of the series, with no cheating and a guaranteed HEA!
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Thursday, June 10, 2021
The Perfect Catch by Meghan Quinn
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Five seconds has never been so hot! The Perfect Catch has brought me my new book boyfriend. I'm so enamored with broody, grumpy Walker and will fight anyone for the chance at five blissful seconds with him.
A forbidden work romance between two people who need each other more than they know. Not only from a career standpoint, but they have both lost a sibling.
Walker is a dirty talking, grumpy and sexy catcher that has lost his love for the game. He's come to terms with everyone hating him, but is forced to turn things around.
Kate is exactly what Walker needs: strong, sassy and won't take any of his crap. As she slowly chips away at his outer wall, she can see he's really just a teddy bear that has been forced to put a guard up around his heart.
This has all the steam, humor and character love that we've come to know and expect from Meghan Quinn, but this is probably the first time I didn't get my heart ripped out by the author, so that was a happy surprise!
I immediately purchased the book and it's my favorite one in the series so far, which if you know the rest of the guys, that's a tough decision to make! Definitely a home run in my book and I can't wait to listen to the audiobook soon as well.
⚾ Sports Romance
SUMMARY:
"Kiss me. Just this once...please Walker."
Those whispered words were my undoing...
As the most hated player in baseball, I had two options: either clean up my image or pack my bags. Being traded wasn't an option which only meant one thing, I had to become compliant.
That's how I found myself sharing a small bistro table with Kate Chapman, the Chicago Bobbies newest PR Manager. Devastatingly beautiful, vastly intelligent, and incredibly cunning, she knows exactly how to handle my grumpy demeanor.
It was supposed to be simple. Book some PR events, show up, smile for the camera, and be done. But one massive mistake on my end sends me into the trenches with Kate, forcing me to open up to her.
Innocent glances turn into cordial encounters. Secret touches turn into tempting invitations. And dangerous nights alone turn into consuming desperation.
I've never wanted a woman as much as I want her. And I know she wants me, but there's a no fraternizing with the players rule. Neither of us can afford to lose our jobs, but we also can't seem to keep our hands off each other either.
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Thursday, February 18, 2021
Halftime Husband by Erin McCarthy (Sassy in the City #5)
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Multiple chance encounters you won't forget! Halftime Husband is one "meet cute" after another and can't help falling for Brandon and Dakota through all their silly banter.
The 8 yr old twins, Poppy and Willow, steal every scene they're in. With no animosity, they genuinely bond with Dakota, even after chasing off multiple nannies before her.
A light-hearted, steamy romance that will have you cheering for more. This is a stand alone and doesn't need to be read in series order.
😄 Comedy
💋 Romance
SUMMARY:
Running into a man once is an accident. Twice is a coincidence. Three times makes it fate...right?
Unless he is now your grumpy boss who holds the future of your fading dance career in his hands. And you hooked up with him when he was just a mysterious stranger rescuing you...
My life is a hot mess. I'm Dakota Tanner and I speak before I think, I spend before I earn, and I live totally in the moment. Which is why I'm down and out in need of a major life makeover. Cue the hot guy who has it all together and makes my toes curl in bed. Who then disappears before I wake up. When he reappears five months later as head coach of a pro football team, he wants a secret romance (aka: a no-one-can-ever-know bangfest) while I'm a nanny for his wild-child daughters.
I should say no. But he just might be my one true love...or my biggest mistake yet.
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Tuesday, February 16, 2021
False Start by Casey Hagen (Beautifully Brutal #1)
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Rollin' in with a new series like a boss! False Start makes my roller derby loving heart SO happy. It has the perfect mix of derby action, romance, humor, and drama.
Cain "Priest" Bishop is only back in town to help his pregnant sister out until her husband can come home. With spiteful gossip and having to face past mistakes, Cain can't leave town soon enough - until he meets Maisy.
Maisy "Mayhem" Flynn is tough as nails, but when it comes to her roller derby team, she'll do anything to help them succeed, even if it means recruiting help from someone with a sketchy past.
This sports romance was everything I was hoping it'd be and more. I loved the unending witty banter between Cain and Maisy, the family dynamic with his sister will win you over immediately, and the derby action made me feel like I was at a live bout. A slow burn that will have you cheering, counting down until Hip Whip releases!
💥 Roller Derby
💋 Romance
SUMMARY:
There's nothing I can't do on skates...
One night home and I'm obsessed.
She's the most compelling woman I've ever seen, and I can't take my eyes off her.
I watch her fight, battling head to head for everything she believes in.
And when the odds turn against her, I'm the unlikely key to her salvation.
Getting too close could cost me everything.
But there's no chance in hell I'll stay away.
Maisy Flynn is mine, even if neither of us wants it.
✔ Bold, Determined Player
✔ Swoon-worthy Coach
✔ Enemies to Lovers
✔ Small Town
✔ Angst
✔ Scarred Hearts
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Hard to Score by K. Bromberg (Play Hard #3)
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Old friends and family secrets unfold! Hard to Score is the third book in the Play Hard series and it does NOT disappoint!
Throughout most of the story, you're kept on your toes guessing what really happened 10 years ago. It caused such a rift between two close families that they never spoke again, even when they needed each other the most.
Brexton still remembers the day Drew broke her heart and stomped the teenage crush she harbored to the ground. When their paths cross and she finds those feelings have only deepened, she tries to keep her distance...
Drew's sole focus is on his football career and his family that's been torn apart over the years. He doesn't have time for a relationship, nor the patience, but the chance to have his friendship back with Brexton is an opportunity he can't miss.
Watching this story unfold was extremely cathartic for me, especially the way Brexton slowly broke down Drew's walls and opened his heart up to love. If anything, it just makes me love Brexton's dad even more than before!
The dynamics in the Bowman family will have you wanting to reach through the pages and slap someone upside the head, but it definitely helps you understand what makes Drew tick.
My favorite in the series so far, as I've enjoyed watching each of the sisters find their other halves, I can't wait for the next book to release. A wonderful sports romance with all the feels, and a few douche-canoe players that you'll love to hate!
💧 Drama
💋 Romance
SUMMARY:
I've signed numerous players to my family's agency -- I assumed winning over my next client would be just as easy.
The last thing I expected was to run into the boy who took my first kiss and broke my heart: only now Drew Bowman is all grown up.
Sexy. Scandal-tainted. Second-string. The crush I never got over.
I tell myself work is the reason I can't get him out of my head. I tell him his talent far outweighs his position, and I know I can help. I lie and lie, because admitting that I want a second chance at my first love is impossible.
Some lines cannot be crossed, and ours was drawn in the sand years ago.
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I'm supposed to hate her.
I've been told so time and time again for ten years - her father ruined our family, smeared my name before my career even began.
But that's not what I'm feeling now.
Brexton Kincade just strode out of my memories and onto my field.
Driven. Determined. Grown up. The Capulet to my Montague.
Being with her would be an unforgivable sin against my father, but I can't resist the pull between us. Even if it means hiding what we have. Even if it means confronting the secrets I've always feared were lies.
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Tuesday, February 9, 2021
Only One Touch by Natasha Madison (Only One #4)
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A switch has been flipped! Only One Touch is my favorite book written by Natasha Madison so far, I had to remind myself to breathe while reading this one.
The assistants (Lizzie and Erika) are the best scene stealers throughout the story, with their witty banter and having no qualms about being brutally honest with their bosses.
Nico and Becca have often cross paths in their line of work, but suddenly they're both very aware of one another. Fighting their chemistry is pointless, but trying to keep a relationship hidden from others is more difficult than they thought.
This story will captivate you from the beginning to the end and I guarantee you won't want it to be over. Becca's step-brothers offer humorous quips throughout and there's twists that will have you wanting to threaten the author for giving you chest pains. I literally had to stop reading for a minute to get caffeine and chocolate so I could finish the book!
💧 Drama
💋 Romance
SUMMARY:
Nico
When I inherited the Dallas Oilers from my father, I became one of the youngest owners in hockey history. Even though the team was at the bottom of the hockey standings, I had big plans to change that and bring the Cup to Dallas.
Falling in love was something I never believed would happen to me.
You'd think I was getting everything I ever wanted with the girl and the winning record, but I still have a promise to fulfill to my childhood best friend.
Becca
Never let them see you sweat has been my life motto since I decided to make a name for myself as the most-sought-after sport agent.
I know what it takes to close a deal, and only want one thing -- to be the best.
Until I felt his touch one night, and everything I though I knew was forgotten. Nico is everything I've never let myself want.
But all my cards came crashing down the minute I read the headlines.
It takes only one touch to change everything!
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Thursday, January 28, 2021
Decidedly with Luck by Stina Lindenblatt (By the Bay #6)
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A beautifully woven fairy tale! Decidedly with Luck has one twist after another that will keep you on your toes until the last page.
Keira is hoping to move on from losing her husband, but after she's left with the consequences from her unknown one-night stand, the lies start spiraling out of control.
Logan has always harbored feelings for Keira, without her knowledge, so he can't pass up the opportunity to have one magical night with her, even if he has to keep his own identity a secret from her.
When their lives intertwine, Keira and Logan both fight their growing feelings, and avoid revealing the truth for as long as they can, which only makes the tangled webs of deception even more complicated.
I enjoyed being able to see this story from both POV's, and it was hard at times not to yell through the screen of my Kindle, but I truly enjoyed their journey. A great addition to the By the Bay series!
💋 Romance
SUMMARY:
Masquerade ball rule #1: what happens at the ball doesn't always stay at the ball.
Oops.
A chance encounter with a masked stranger at a charity ball led to an incredible kiss and a night of hot sex. The kiss was my goal for that night, a baby step forward after my husband's death a year ago. The hot sex? Not so much.
You know what else hadn't been my goal?
To be knocked up by a man whose identity is a mystery to me.
So now I'm preparing for my impending motherhood and planning a fundraiser to provide books for foster kids.
The latter is where hot hockey player Logan Mathews comes in...
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The last time I saw Kiera Ashdown was the night of the Jingle Balls masquerade ball. She'd wanted her first time with a man after her husband's death to be with a stranger.
After my NHL team trades me to San Francisco, where my daughter and ex-wife live, I'm determined to be a better father and not repeat past mistakes. My hockey career and my daughter come first.
The last thing I expect to discover is that Kiera is my seven-year-old daughter's teacher. The last thing I expect to learn is that she's pregnant with my dead best friend's child.
And the last thing I want to admit is that I was the one who made love to Kiera--several times--the night of the ball.
Because if she ever found out that I'd lied to her, I could lose her friendship. I could lose so much more.
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Tuesday, January 5, 2021
Only One Night by Natasha Madison (Only One #3)
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Not your typical one-night stand! Only One Night has plenty of romance, drama and humor - enough that you won't be able to put it down until you have answers.
Usually cheating is a hard limit for me in books, as it triggers issues from my own past, but the author clarifies Manning's situation from the start, so it doesn't feel like genuine cheating. It didn't stop me from wanting to kick Murielle in the lady bits!!
I was reading as fast as I could turn the pages, not being patient enough to have resolution, especially since I couldn't see how things could possibly work out.
Natasha Madison knows just how to draw you in to the drama and romance of the wonderful hockey universe she creates, and you won't come out the same when you finish. Another beautiful addition to the Only One series!
💧 Drama
💋 Romance
SUMMARY:
Manning
As captain of the Dallas Oilers, I was their leader on and off the ice. From the outside, it looked like I had the perfect life.
I didn't.
I was married to a woman who refused to give me a divorce. All she wanted was the status title, and all I wanted was to be set free.
It was supposed to be just another event, except it took a turn I didn't see coming.
Evelyn
Attending my best friend's bachelorette party isn't something I was looking forward to. But it's strange what a couple of glasses of wine will do.
It was one night, and I thought I would never see him again.
Especially not coming face-to-face with him and his wife while picking up my nephew from hockey practice.
All it takes is one kiss, one touch, one chance, and only one night.
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Monday, January 4, 2021
The Strike Out by Meghan Quinn
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I hate to love Holt! The Strike Out is the perfect blend of romantic comedy, not to mention witty humor that'll have your cheeks sore for days.
Holt is one of the douchiest (if that's a word) characters I've read. Don't worry, he always ends up redeeming himself somehow, although there are moments I just want to hit him with his own bat.
I appreciate when a story has minimal drama, so the focus is more on the relationship development. Harmony and Holt own my heart completely!
With clever dates that will make you swoon, witty banter, and off-the-charts chemistry, this book is another must-read from the amazing Meghan Quinn!
😄 Comedy
⚾ Sports Romance
SUMMARY:
It started with one night out with the boys.
She was the hot diner waitress putting herself through school. I was the rich, arrogant player everyone misjudges.
On paper we didn't match.
Yet all it took was one day. One single day to change her mind.
She wasn't planning to spend her day off with me.
She wasn't supposed to fall for my charm.
But one day, one smile, turned into several nights of her calling out my name.
I'm not the guy she should end up with. I'm jealous, possessive. Not here for a long time - just a good time.
She's changed me.
But, for some reason, I feel her slipping through my fingers and no matter what I do, I fear I'm going to strike out with the one and only girl I've ever fallen for.
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Thursday, December 17, 2020
The Ace and The Assistant by Jiffy Kate (New Orleans Revelers #2)
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Jiffy Kate hit this one out of the park! A sports romance that you'll fall in love with from start to finish.
Casey always takes control and organizes other peoples lives, so when hers is thrown into chaos, she's left wondering what her next move will be.
Russ has finally moved past his divorce and is trying to get his career and life back together. The last thing he expects is to have feelings for the one person he depends on.
Casey and Ross are two genuine people, not afraid to go after what they want, or say how they feel. I appreciated how candid and honest they are with each other!
This was the perfect escape from reality and I love a good sports romance with minimal drama. The New Orleans Revelers is such a feel-good series, filled with characters you wish were real, and I can't wait for more!
😄 Comedy
💋 Romance
SUMMARY:
He's the recently divorced veteran player and she's the teammate's "little sister" who comes to his rescue.
Ross Davies, ace pitcher for the New Orleans Revelers, needs help putting his life back in order before he throws away everything he's worked so hard for.
Casey Carradine has a knack for managing people's lives. When she agrees to step up to the plate and help Ross dig his way out of the debris of his failed marriage, it shouldn't be a hard task. After all, she's run her rockstar sister's life for years.
But things get heated and lines get crossed.
And neither of them expect the curveball that's thrown their way.
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Tuesday, October 6, 2020
Dare to Play by Carly Phillips (Dare Nation #3)
This was a home run in my book! Dare to Play will capture your heart and steal it for the duration of the story.
Carly Phillips has a way of drawing you into a story with plenty of laughter, steamy romance and witty banter - but it's those deeper moments that surprise you, that's what I always enjoy most.
Jaxon Prescott is a player, but throughout this story, he will win you over and become the book boyfriend of your dreams! Everything he does will make you sigh, the man can do no wrong after he meets Macy.
Macy Walker, heaven help her, has everything on her plate at once, and the last thing she needs is a complicated love life. Trying to raise her half-sister (who's a typical teen tyrant in mourning) is no easy task, especially when the wicked witch of a mother comes back into their lives.
I couldn't put this book down until the end, as I needed closure on all fronts. This is by far my favorite book by Carly Phillips and I'm enjoying the Dare Nation series immensely! Do yourself a favor and read this asap, as it can be read as a stand alone. You won't regret a moment!
😄 Comedy
💧 Drama
💋 Romance
He's the bad boy of baseball who's about to lose everything. She needs a husband to get custody of her teenage sister. Suddenly a marriage of convenience doesn't look so bad.
Pitcher, Jaxon Prescott has a lot on his plate. Major league baseball. Reputation as a Player. And as of this morning? He's on the verge of losing it all. He didn't mean to sleep with his general manager's daughter. Sometimes the paparazzi finds out who's in your bed before you do. But a sizzling moment went viral and now everything he's worked for is at risk.
What's a bad boy to do? Marry his little sister's best friend to save his image, even if it's the opposite of everything he wants to believe in.
Macy Walker is the sole guardian of her half-sister until the girl's mother returns and wants her daughter back. In order to win custody, Macy needs to provide stability and marrying someone would do the trick. Luckily for her, her best friend's brother needs a wife.
They're this close to getting exactly what they want -- as long as they don't fall in love.
Friday, September 11, 2020
The Setup by Meghan Quinn
Make sure you have a drink handy for this one! The Setup is a great story about two people constantly being setup by their mothers. They turn a coincidence into not only a FWB situation, but one of the best friendships that will keep you constantly entertained!
Lincoln Castle is the book boyfriend of my dreams. His main goal is to be picked up by a team after his college baseball career ends, little did he know that his priorities would change.
Indie Mayhem had her life turned upside down, making her not want a relationship of any sort, but the friendship she has with Lincoln is the stability she needs in her life. Soccer has been the one constant thing that has gone right and she'll do everything to keep her goal of achieving the future she's dreamed of.
I'm going to be real honest here...long time lapses towards the end of a book, especially when certain ones break your heart, are NOT my favorite. I had my Kindle read this book outloud while I was at work and I yelled at least 3 different times, scaring my co-workers. I had to pause the story and walk away a few times. If you've read The Dugout then you have an idea of how this book will wreck you.
I love all of the characters in this series and enjoy seeing them again, even though they've all mostly received their own happy endings by now. The last 10% of the story is a bit rough to get through, but I promise it's worth the wait!
😄 Comedy
💧 Drama
💋 Romance
I've fallen victim to a heinous act.
An act so vile, so downright dirty, that I'm not sure as a twenty-year-old man I'll ever recover. Brace yourself, because what I'm about to tell you might have you gasping in secondhand horror. Ready? Here it goes...
I've recently become the pawn of a meddling mom.
Yes...A MEDDLING MOM--who's been trying to set me up all summer.
Now, I understand it's not a crime for a mother to want her child to fall in love, but when she makes it her relentless MISSION, the heinous act should be classified as a misdemeanor at least.
Of course, my mom, the evil matriarch in the devil's leggings, made her final stab at finding a girl for me days before I went back to college.
And I hate to admit it, but she saved a doozy for last.
A titan in black skinny jeans.
A boss of nonchalance.
And a girl who would not only turn my life upside down, but do it while juggling a soccer ball, looking effortlessly gorgeous around campus, and is one hundred percent against relationships. Of any sort.
Thanks, Mom.
Tuesday, September 1, 2020
Only One Kiss by Natasha Madison (Only One #1)
A sports romance that will own your heart! Only One Kiss has sports, a single dad, and a hard-working woman determined to never date a client...what could possibly go wrong?
As with every sports romance from Natasha Madison, I was an emotional wreck, but loved every moment of this story. From the characters to the drama, I was sucked in from the first page. Give me a single dad any day, especially one with an adorable little girl, and I'm a goner!
The emotional baggage that Ralph needs to overcome in order to find happiness, whether with someone else or alone as a single dad, will break your heart (don't worry, it'll get put back together.)
My heart wasn't ready for the depth of this story and I can still feel phantom chest pains from the experience, but it was worth it. If this just the start of a new series, I can't wait to see what comes next!
💧 Drama
💋 Romance
Ralph
Being traded to Dallas was a dream come true. I had everything I wanted, my game had never been better, and my wife was due to have our baby any day now.
What could go wrong? Everything.
I was now raising our baby on my own. After hockey practice and games, I didn't have time to sleep, let alone make sure my social media was up to par.
I never thought I'd get a second chance at love.
Candace
When my hotshot brother was drafter in the NHL, he didn't have time to do his social media, so I took over for him. Little did I know it would become my career.
My plate was full with over fifty NHL players, and I wasn't taking on any new clients.
Yet when he showed up on my doorstep with the cutest little girl in the whole world, I couldn't say no.
I was just helping, but it turned into more than that. He's the man I've been waiting for.
All it takes is one touch, one night, one chance, and only one kiss.























