239 reviews for:

Secret or Shutout

Leah Brunner

4.01 AVERAGE

jqxvi_'s review

4.25

funny lighthearted relaxing fast-paced

Plot or Character Driven: Character

Strong character development: Yes

Loveable characters: Yes

Flaws of characters a main focus: Yes

katestrahm's review

4.5

emotional funny medium-paced

Plot or Character Driven: Character

Strong character development: Yes

Loveable characters: Yes

Diverse cast of characters: No

Flaws of characters a main focus: No

celinesanchez's review

4.25

emotional funny hopeful inspiring sad medium-paced

Plot or Character Driven: Character

Strong character development: Yes

Loveable characters: Yes

Diverse cast of characters: Yes

Flaws of characters a main focus: Yes

tn_bibliophile's review

5.0

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Forbidden romance
Reverse age gap
Brother’s best friend
Closed door romance 

Forbidden chemistry, heartfelt healing, and all the feels! Bruce, a 6’5” NHL goalie, shares a scorching, accidental kiss with a gorgeous stranger at a bar—only to discover she’s his best friend’s sister. Cue secret romance, late-night texts, playoff pressure, and queues of team drama that make keeping their connection under wraps feel impossible. Farrah’s vulnerability shines as she navigates PCOS, infertility, and divorce with grace, and Bruce’s gentle persistence reminds you that love can heal even the deepest wounds. 

Content Warnings:
-PCOS (including ruptured ovarian cysts and surgery)
-infertility
-divorce
-mild language  
- fade to black 

a_pena's review

4.0

emotional hopeful lighthearted medium-paced

Plot or Character Driven: Character

Strong character development: Yes

Loveable characters: Yes

Diverse cast of characters: Yes

Flaws of characters a main focus: Yes

lawmadison16's review

4.25

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I ate this book up!!! Was it the best book? No. Did I have an absolutely fabulous time? Yes. It was cheesy, but it had me kicking my feet in the best way. Loved!

ashley_booksadaisy's review

4.0

emotional funny lighthearted relaxing fast-paced

Plot or Character Driven: A mix

Strong character development: Yes

Loveable characters: Yes

Diverse cast of characters: Yes

Flaws of characters a main focus: Yes

innae's review against another edition

5.0

emotional funny fast-paced

Plot or Character Driven: Character

Strong character development: Yes

Loveable characters: Yes

Diverse cast of characters: No

Flaws of characters a main focus: Yes

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This closed-door romance series is so good!   I just love the characters and their drama so much.   Go Eagles!   

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Content Warnings

Moderate: Infertility, Pregnancy

courtneykaelin's review against another edition

3.0

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A generous 3⭐️

The MMC was nice but
1. His name was Bruce
2. He had a single diamond stud earring

monika_reads's review against another edition

4.0

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This book was a great story on its own but also a satisfying end to the whole series! I enjoyed the tropes in this one and was glad to see both the hockey season and the relationships for all five players end on a happy note. Read if you enjoy reading hockey romance series!