Sarina Bowen - Rookie Move - Review

In high school they were the perfect couple—until the day Georgia left Leo in the cold...
Hockey player Leo Trevi has spent the last six years trying to do two things: get over the girl who broke his heart, and succeed in the NHL. But on the first day he’s called up to the newly franchised Brooklyn Bruisers, Leo gets checked on both sides, first by the team’s coach—who has a long simmering grudge, and then by the Bruisers’ sexy, icy publicist—his former girlfriend Georgia Worthington.

Saying goodbye to Leo was one of the hardest things Georgia ever had to do—and saying hello again isn’t much easier. Georgia is determined to keep their relationship strictly professional, but when a press conference microphone catches Leo declaring his feelings for her, things get really personal, really fast....

Review

I've been waiting for Leo's story ever since I got so hooked up in The Ivy Years series. This story was wonderful, hot, sexy, emotional, and I loved every second of it. Now I just have to wait until January for the next in the series.

Even though this is connected to the Ivy Years, this is easily read as a standalone.  My only disappointment? That in the UK we got the other cover which isn't half as hot! LOL...

Pretty, but not as hot... sad face

Avon Gale - Empty Net, A Scoring Chances Novel

Spartanburg Spitfires’ goalie and captain Isaac Drake ended last season with an unexpected trip to the playoffs. He’s found a home and family with his coach and mentor, Misha Samarin, and he’s looking forward to making a serious run for the Kelly Cup. But things take an interesting turn when Isaac’s archnemesis, Laurent St. Savoy, is traded to the Spitfires. After Laurent’s despicable behavior in the playoffs last year, Isaac wants nothing to do with him – no matter how gorgeous he is. But that changes when Isaac discovers the reason for Laurent’s attitude.

Laurent St. Savoy grew up the only son of a legendary NHL goalie in a household rife with abuse, constantly treated like a disappointment on and off the ice. When a desperate attempt to escape his father’s tyranny sends him to the Spitfires, the last thing Laurent wants is to make friends. But there’s something about Isaac Drake that he can’t resist, and Laurent has an opportunity to explore his sexuality for the first time, but he’s cracking under end-of-the season pressures. When facing the playoffs and a rivalry turned personal vendetta, Isaac’s not sure he’s enough to hold Laurent—or their relationship—together.


Review


Sighs... I've been waiting so long (years, it felt like... years, i tell ya...) and I wasn't disappointed. This book seemed to have more of a NA feel to it, and I loved every freaking word. Poor Saint... sniffs... Loved seeing the previous characters brought into the story as well. Highly recommended (the whole series is).

Buy Links

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The Baltimore Banners, Lisa B Kamps

• Crossing the Line (The Baltimore Banners, #1) 
• Game Over (The Baltimore Banners, #2)
• Blue Ribbon Summer (The Baltimore Banners, #3)
• Body Check (The Baltimore Banners, #4)
• Break Away (The Baltimore Banners, #5) 
• Playmaker: A Baltimore Banners Intermission Novella (The Baltimore Banners, #5.5)
• Delay of Game (The Baltimore Banners, #6)  
• Shoot Out (The Baltimore Banners, #7)

Review

I have literally mainlined this entire series over the past month. I love a hockey book and this series is a brilliant mix of hockey and romance. Recommended.

And today book 8 has landed on my kindle so I have a happy smile and know exactly what I am reading tonight! 

Review of Hometown Players by Victoria Denault

Hometown Players by Victoria Denault

Romance recommendations - Hockey Romance, Catherine Gayle

Recently I discovered Hockey romance. Well, when I say recently what I mean is, that I have always loved romance stories based around hockey, but just the last month or so I have mainlined them like never before.

I also made a decision to support a team. Based purely on the best looking hockey players out there, because, hey I know nothing, and shallow seemed a good place to start, I am now a proud supporter of the Pittsburgh Penguins. When I started following them they lost their first game against the Capitals, and yes, I was thinking *bad luck charm*. Luckily we're now 3-1 up so, yay... *says no more*.

I'm hoping to feature some of my favorite hockey romance authors on here, but meanwhile I  thought I'd start collating some recommendations. I wont rate them out of five or anything like that, I just hope my enthusiasm comes through in the short (very short) reviews.

First up is the entire Portland Storm series, by Catherine Gayle. I literally read them back  to back, and loved every minute. Series books fascinate me, I think because I love to see *what happens next* for my favourite characters. The full list of books is here: https://www.goodreads.com/series/120108-portland-storm.

There is a also a *spin off* series called The Tulsa Thunderbirds - which is equally awesome.

Both recommended reads for strong stories, passionate romance, and dramatic action on the ice.

 

Portland Storm
Ice Breaker (Portland Storm #0.5)
On the Fly (Portland Storm #2)
Taking A Shot (Portland Storm #2.5)
Light the Lamp (Portland Storm #3)
Delay of Game (Portland Storm #4)
Double Major (Portland Storm #4.5)
In the Zone (Portland Storm #5)
Holiday Hat Trick (Portland Storm #5.5)
Comeback (Portland Storm #6)
Dropping Gloves (Portland Storm #7)
Home Ice (Portland Storm #7.5)
Losing an Edge (Portland Storm #8)
Game Breaker (Portland Storm #9) 

 

I may have fallen in love with Jamie, bless him...