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saltylittlebooknerd's review against another edition
4.0
*I received an ARC in exchange for an honest review*
This was my first Brenda Rothert book and now, I’m a big fan! I love my Hockey Romances and this one was so swoony! 😍😍
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Anton Petrov is the Captain of the Chicago Blaze hockey team. And he has eyes for only one woman. The problem is, that woman is married...to his teammate.
Mia Marceau is working on herself and putting her life back together once she separates from her cheating, jerk of a husband. She’s doing her best to balance work, school, and family while trying to avoid her husband, who tries to make things harder for her.
One night, Anton walks into the bar where Mia works. He sees her. She sees him...it’s the beginning of an amazing story, right?!
I won’t spoil anything for you, you’ll have to pick it up to find out what happens between these two. ❤️
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I will say, I enjoyed this story very much! The main characters were wonderful, their interactions with each other, with other characters, everything about them was wonderful! Then there’s the supporting characters, I absolutely loved them! They gave the story an extra layer of awesomeness! The minute I finished the book I needed to know who’s story came next because I NEED to know more about these people. I NEED their stories!
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If you love a swoony romance, if you love hockey romance, if you love romance period, I’d recommend checking this book out! ❤️
This was my first Brenda Rothert book and now, I’m a big fan! I love my Hockey Romances and this one was so swoony! 😍😍
🏒
Anton Petrov is the Captain of the Chicago Blaze hockey team. And he has eyes for only one woman. The problem is, that woman is married...to his teammate.
Mia Marceau is working on herself and putting her life back together once she separates from her cheating, jerk of a husband. She’s doing her best to balance work, school, and family while trying to avoid her husband, who tries to make things harder for her.
One night, Anton walks into the bar where Mia works. He sees her. She sees him...it’s the beginning of an amazing story, right?!
I won’t spoil anything for you, you’ll have to pick it up to find out what happens between these two. ❤️
🏒
I will say, I enjoyed this story very much! The main characters were wonderful, their interactions with each other, with other characters, everything about them was wonderful! Then there’s the supporting characters, I absolutely loved them! They gave the story an extra layer of awesomeness! The minute I finished the book I needed to know who’s story came next because I NEED to know more about these people. I NEED their stories!
🏒
If you love a swoony romance, if you love hockey romance, if you love romance period, I’d recommend checking this book out! ❤️
read_on_reader's review against another edition
4.0
This was a good book. It went by quick but that didn’t take away from the story. Poor Mia had a rough go at life and was married to a jerk named Adam. Anton was the best, he really was a saint and waited patiently and tried to do this right by Mia. They had a strong chemistry and waited until things settled down some from her divorce before pursuing anything really romantic. I did like how Mia slowly got her backbone and Anton was strong for her when she couldn’t be. Overall great read.
nellesnightstand's review against another edition
3.0
Spent a pleasant afternoon with Anton and Mia. Anton's the Captain and center for the Chicago Blaze and Mia is his teammates estranged wife. FYI: no cheating occurs but there is an abusive asshole and a curmudgeon Uncle and several racial slurs. :( If you enjoy a slow burn romance where abusive men are dealt with appropriately. This one's for you!
avid_read's review against another edition
hopeful
lighthearted
relaxing
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? It's complicated
3.0
africreole's review against another edition
4.0
She thought she was damaged ghetto goods
Mia Brown Marceau's husband Adam was a total azz. I can not understand why a man would marry a woman and proceed to treat her like crap and expect her to take it forever. I guess Adam must have felt that he was entitled to all of the puck bunnies that came his way with him being an NHL hockey player. What Mia did not know was that she had a secret admirer who respectfully kept his distance until he accidentally discovered that she desperately needed help in just surviving since her husband cut her off financially to try to force her to come back to him.
I like the way that Mia and Anton became friends and kept a respectful distance from each other. All the while Anton was figuring out how he could keep Mia and keep her as close as he could and get her the help she needed. I loved how he got revenge on Adam after what he pulled on Mia. He got all that he deserved for doing what he did. Mia was so afraid that she would lose Anton when she came clean about being damaged. He loved her just that much to not let her go and respect her for wanting to finish school and be independent. That's what a real man does. for his lady.
I liked Uncle Dix. I knew there was more to him than just being a crotchety old fart. It was so heartwarming to see that he ended his days by hearing from the love of his life. I was disappointed with the way the story ended. I wanted more of an HEA for Mia and Anton, but I guess that will be covered in the next part of the Chicago Blaze Hockey series.
Mia Brown Marceau's husband Adam was a total azz. I can not understand why a man would marry a woman and proceed to treat her like crap and expect her to take it forever. I guess Adam must have felt that he was entitled to all of the puck bunnies that came his way with him being an NHL hockey player. What Mia did not know was that she had a secret admirer who respectfully kept his distance until he accidentally discovered that she desperately needed help in just surviving since her husband cut her off financially to try to force her to come back to him.
I like the way that Mia and Anton became friends and kept a respectful distance from each other. All the while Anton was figuring out how he could keep Mia and keep her as close as he could and get her the help she needed. I loved how he got revenge on Adam after what he pulled on Mia. He got all that he deserved for doing what he did. Mia was so afraid that she would lose Anton when she came clean about being damaged. He loved her just that much to not let her go and respect her for wanting to finish school and be independent. That's what a real man does. for his lady.
I liked Uncle Dix. I knew there was more to him than just being a crotchety old fart. It was so heartwarming to see that he ended his days by hearing from the love of his life. I was disappointed with the way the story ended. I wanted more of an HEA for Mia and Anton, but I guess that will be covered in the next part of the Chicago Blaze Hockey series.
hazelgirl21's review
emotional
reflective
fast-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
4.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Sexual content and Domestic abuse
Moderate: Dementia, Abortion, and Death of parent
smithrachaelynn's review against another edition
4.0
Wow, talk about drama! Lots going on in this book. Anton is such a gentleman, omg. I loved him so much and was totally rooting for him. Loved this!
tanikamaloney's review
lighthearted
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
2.25
alexperc_92's review against another edition
5.0
I received an e-ARC in exchange for an honest review. Review and blog tour can be found on *Milky Way of Books*
Anton and Mia's story is one of heartache, longing and the power you discover inside yourself. Mia suffers abuse from her husband while at the same time she tries to hide her own wounded heart. Anton is a man who had fallen in love with her long before he truly met her.
The plot is steady and the development of the characters is very well written. I also enjoyed the side characters and I wonder who will be next in this new series. Very emotional and a recommended read.
Anton and Mia's story is one of heartache, longing and the power you discover inside yourself. Mia suffers abuse from her husband while at the same time she tries to hide her own wounded heart. Anton is a man who had fallen in love with her long before he truly met her.
The plot is steady and the development of the characters is very well written. I also enjoyed the side characters and I wonder who will be next in this new series. Very emotional and a recommended read.