I finished two ARCs for upcoming releases, DNF one older book from my TBR, and I am 70% on another book. Snowy weekends allow lots of reading time. Overnight Sensation by Sarina Bowen- This is part of her Brooklyn Bruisers hockey series, which I have mostly enjoyed. This was a miss for me. Not enough that I DNF it, but I can’t say I truly enjoyed it. I did like seeing, even minimally, some of the characters from previous books. Heidi, the heroine, is kind of a Mary Sue. She is a Continue Reading
Review: The Instigator by Stephanie Julian
The Instigator by Stephanie Julian (Redtails Hockey #4) Released: February 16, 2018 Contemporary Romance Self Published Reviewed by Mandi Derek Flaherty is the instigator in this book. Both on the ice and in his personal life. He plays for the "AHL" a minor league hockey division and really hopes to make it to the big leagues eventually. He plays for the Redtails, a good team heading to the playoffs. He has a good relationship with all of his teammates - a lot of smack talk, laughing Continue Reading
Review: So Over You by Kate Meader
So Over You by Kate Meader (Chicago Rebels #2) Sports/Hockey Romance December 4, 2017 Pocket Star Reviewed by Kini Favorite Quote: “Bella, they are one and the same. I will not be satisfied with a woman who has no dreams or ambitions. My woman is the North Star in my night sky, but also in her own. If she is not there to guide me, there is only darkness. For us both.” This is book two in a series about three sisters who inherit a hockey team. I really enjoyed book one and reviewed Continue Reading
Review: Head Coach by Lia Riley
Head Coach by Lia Riley Series: Hellions Angels, #2 Contemporary Sports Romance November 21, 2017 Avon Impulse Reviewed by Kini So I read the first book in this series earlier this year and I liked it just fine. I have read several others by this author and enjoyed them. I was looking forward to this book because surly grumpy heroes are something I love. Unfortunately, this book lets et me down in so many ways. The blurb says this is an enemies to lovers story. And I guess the case Continue Reading
Review: The Proposition by Elizabeth Hayley
The Proposition by Elizabeth Hayley The Players #2 Contemporary Romance October 31, 2017 Swerve Reviewed by Kini Favorite Quote: This kiss was a promise— a promise that there could be more. That their story didn’t have to only be about a hockey player and an escort. It could be about Ben and Ryan. And that would be more than enough. It would, in fact, be everything. The blurb for this book got me with its description of a fake romance, one of my favorite tropes. Also at first glance Continue Reading
Review: Maybe This Christmas by Jennifer Snow
Maybe This Christmas by Jennifer Snow (Colorado Ice #3) Released: September 26, 2017 Contemporary Romance Forever Reviewed by Mandi I love to try holiday romance, but to be honest, I find that the majority I try just don't do it for me. I've found some super great holiday reads, but I go in a little wary. Jennifer Snow is a new to me author, and I love a hockey hero so I gave it a try and hooray, I liked it! It's not necessarily super-holiday, but hockey is prominent and it's a well Continue Reading
Review: Irresistible You by Kate Meader
Irresistible You by Kate Meader Chicago Rebels #1 Sports/Hockey Romance August 14, 2017 MIRA Reviewed by Kini Favorite Quote: He stared at it for so long she felt foolish and dropped it. “This isn’t Would You Rather, Harper. It doesn’t have to be an either-or choice, a fulfilling career or a happy personal life.” He cupped her face with both hands, searching for Lord knew what. Whatever it was, he wouldn’t find it. “I’m asking you to be a little bit brave here. Lean on me. Let me love Continue Reading
Review: Cross Check by Kelly Jamieson
Cross Check by Kelly Jamieson Bayard Hockey, #2 New Adult/Sports Romance July 25, 2017 Loveswept Reviewed by Kini Favorite Quote: “Good, baby?” I lick her throat. “Um . . . I think . . . I’m burning.” “Yeah . . . me too.” “No, I’m really burning.” Her hands come to my chest and push as she tries to shove me off her. “Jesus, Ben, my vagina is burning! Something’s wrong! Ow!” Stunned and dazed, I pull out and roll off her, blinking at her in confusion. What the fuck? The heroine of this Continue Reading
Review: Back Check by Kelly Jamieson
Back Check: An Aces Hockey Novel by Jamieson Publication Date: January 10, 2017 Contemporary/Sports Romance Loveswept Reviewed by Kini The so-bad-they’re-good alphas of hockey’s Chicago Aces are back in this emotionally charged novel of sex, love, and second chances from the bestselling author of Top Shelf and the Heller Brothers series. Tanner Bennet hates weddings. They just remind him that he simply isn’t cut out for any kind of healthy, committed relationship—never has been, Continue Reading
Review: Top Shelf by Kelly Jamieson
Top Shelf: An Aces Hockey Novel by Kelly Jamieson Publication Date: October 18, 2016 Contemporary Romance Loveswept Reviewed by Kini Whether it’s a clutch goal or a cocktail, nothing beats “top shelf.” In this novel from the bestselling author of the Heller Brothers Hockey series, a fun-loving jock and an ambitious career woman mix business with pleasure. Not only is Jared Rupp one of the stars of the NHL’s Chicago Aces, he’s also the owner of the Sin Bin, the after-hours hot spot Continue Reading