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knittingwild's review
emotional
lighthearted
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
3.0
rachelmorr's review
funny
hopeful
lighthearted
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
3.75
fromtheshelf's review against another edition
emotional
hopeful
inspiring
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
4.5
balletbookworm's review
3.0
Between a 3 and a 4 for me, leaning to 3. I liked the idea of the book (failed priest/virgin hockey player hero and yoga teacher heroine) but there was a lot of instalust. I would have preferred a few months’ worth of chapters between “let me show you some breathing exercises” and “may I blow your mind with my virgin tongue” instead of about 10 minutes. I did appreciate what Riley was doing with the anti slut-shaming/toxic masculinity themes. I’ll always be here for that.
bandherbooks's review against another edition
4.0
Patrick "Patch" Donnelly is pretty annoyed about being sent to yoga instructor Margot Kowalski for help with his anger management issues. He's a Boston Catholic boy, and something about yoga seems somewhat..blasphemous. Not to mention the very sinful feelings he begins to develop for his sexy instructor.
Margot is bouncing back from a controlling relationship she is looking to forget about, but there's something about Patrick that makes her want to try again. There is one little issue...Patrick is a virgin and Margot is most decidedly not.
Mixing business with pleasure is not something either of them wants, but may be what they each need.
A splendid addition to the Hellions Angels series! I loved Patrick, and I adore a ginger virgin (see Outlander!!). Super cute, super steamy, tons of fun!
Thank you to Avon for the ARC!
Margot is bouncing back from a controlling relationship she is looking to forget about, but there's something about Patrick that makes her want to try again. There is one little issue...Patrick is a virgin and Margot is most decidedly not.
Mixing business with pleasure is not something either of them wants, but may be what they each need.
A splendid addition to the Hellions Angels series! I loved Patrick, and I adore a ginger virgin (see Outlander!!). Super cute, super steamy, tons of fun!
Thank you to Avon for the ARC!
blessedbookworm's review against another edition
4.0
Not as strong as the previous two, but still good. I felt the romance was more forced in this one compared to the others.
breadedbookpages's review
1.0
I really wanted to like this and it seemed like it had potential but it honestly wasn't fleshed out enough for me. There were hints of great characterization but I just didn't think Riley put enough into the characters. They were forgettable. Also the plot jarred me when the heroine's ex showed up and was extremely aggravating. There should be content warnings for that. Also, for a yoga instructor... we don't really see the heroine doing any instructing. I thought the relationship definitely needed more time to develop since I couldn't get into the whole thing that quickly. What I liked though is the emphasis on consent even when Patrick would ask to go inside her apartment. But, he does kiss her without asking so... I was conflicted. If he's going to ask if he can go into her apartment, isn't it also natural that he'd ask to KISS her before he does? I kind of lost interest by the second half and dragged myself to the finish line.
emilyri's review
2.0
Meh. It was ok but also completely forgettable. And a tad unrealistic at times?
buuboobaby's review
4.0
3.5 - 3.75 stars
I picked this up because I enjoyed Head Coach, and I have a weakness for sports stories. I was interested in finding out what made volatile Patch tick, and what the deal was with his bar brawl. While he seemed like an out of control freight train in the previous book, his reasons for his short temper were presented so well that I felt a pang of empathy for him.
Margot Kowalski is asked by her BFF’s main squeeze, coach Tor, to help Patch Donnelly learn to control his temper before he’s thrown out of the NFL. Margot’s not thrilled with this assignment, but she wants to open her own yoga studio and the PR, if she’s successful, could go a long way to helping her venture become profitable. Her first meeting with Patch doesn’t go as expected, and she thinks she’s doomed to failure. Her determination to help him goes a long way, and before she knows it, she’s gotten to know him a little too well. Can she keep business and pleasure separate?
Margot is a woman with just as many issues as Patch. She’ been slut shamed since high school, and because of an unpleasant relationship, she can’t stand gingers. Patch, bless his heart, is a red-headed god, and Margot is quickly reconsidering her opinion of auburn haired males. Margot’s ex runs an MMA studio, and he also stalks her in his spare time. Possessive and verbally abusive, he belittles her for having relationships prior to meeting him. He’s a douche, and despite my wishes for Patch to get his temper under control, I wanted him to rip the ex’s arm off.
Patch is the product of a childhood filled with neglect. His mother was an addict, and he watched as one abusive male after another used and abused her. He swore that he would never treat a woman badly. Instead, he kept himself as far away from them as possible, concentrating first on hockey, and then a brief stint studying to be a priest. He couldn’t deal with the rules, and oh, his temper keep popping up, so he went back to hockey, where he was picked up by the Hellions. A gifted goalie, Patch’s uncertain flashes of rage have been the cause of much grief for him. Almost as much grief as keeping his deepest, darkest secret – he’s a virgin.
I really enjoyed this story, but I wish it has been longer so that the relationship could have developed a bit more slowly. I thought that aspects of the story were glossed over too quickly, but that’s really nit-picking. I liked Patch and how he accepted Margot as the gift she was. She helped him learn to control himself and not go off when he got angry, and she taught him that he was deserving of love. Both Margot and Patch had a difficult time accepting that they were capable and deserving of a loving partner, and they were perfect for each other, propping up each other’s weaknesses.
I have enjoyed the two Hellions books that I read (I did pick up the 1st during an Amazon sale, but I haven’t read it yet). I hope that this isn’t the last book because I liked the setting so much. Regardless, I will keep my eyes open for more books by the author.
Grade: 3.5 – 3.75 stars
I picked this up because I enjoyed Head Coach, and I have a weakness for sports stories. I was interested in finding out what made volatile Patch tick, and what the deal was with his bar brawl. While he seemed like an out of control freight train in the previous book, his reasons for his short temper were presented so well that I felt a pang of empathy for him.
Margot Kowalski is asked by her BFF’s main squeeze, coach Tor, to help Patch Donnelly learn to control his temper before he’s thrown out of the NFL. Margot’s not thrilled with this assignment, but she wants to open her own yoga studio and the PR, if she’s successful, could go a long way to helping her venture become profitable. Her first meeting with Patch doesn’t go as expected, and she thinks she’s doomed to failure. Her determination to help him goes a long way, and before she knows it, she’s gotten to know him a little too well. Can she keep business and pleasure separate?
Margot is a woman with just as many issues as Patch. She’ been slut shamed since high school, and because of an unpleasant relationship, she can’t stand gingers. Patch, bless his heart, is a red-headed god, and Margot is quickly reconsidering her opinion of auburn haired males. Margot’s ex runs an MMA studio, and he also stalks her in his spare time. Possessive and verbally abusive, he belittles her for having relationships prior to meeting him. He’s a douche, and despite my wishes for Patch to get his temper under control, I wanted him to rip the ex’s arm off.
Patch is the product of a childhood filled with neglect. His mother was an addict, and he watched as one abusive male after another used and abused her. He swore that he would never treat a woman badly. Instead, he kept himself as far away from them as possible, concentrating first on hockey, and then a brief stint studying to be a priest. He couldn’t deal with the rules, and oh, his temper keep popping up, so he went back to hockey, where he was picked up by the Hellions. A gifted goalie, Patch’s uncertain flashes of rage have been the cause of much grief for him. Almost as much grief as keeping his deepest, darkest secret – he’s a virgin.
I really enjoyed this story, but I wish it has been longer so that the relationship could have developed a bit more slowly. I thought that aspects of the story were glossed over too quickly, but that’s really nit-picking. I liked Patch and how he accepted Margot as the gift she was. She helped him learn to control himself and not go off when he got angry, and she taught him that he was deserving of love. Both Margot and Patch had a difficult time accepting that they were capable and deserving of a loving partner, and they were perfect for each other, propping up each other’s weaknesses.
I have enjoyed the two Hellions books that I read (I did pick up the 1st during an Amazon sale, but I haven’t read it yet). I hope that this isn’t the last book because I liked the setting so much. Regardless, I will keep my eyes open for more books by the author.
Grade: 3.5 – 3.75 stars