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3.95 AVERAGE
3.95 AVERAGE
funny
lighthearted
medium-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:
No
adventurous
funny
hopeful
lighthearted
relaxing
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Complicated
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Complicated
Content Warnings
Graphic: Emotional abuse, Infidelity, Gaslighting
Moderate: Misogyny, Sexism, Sexual content, Toxic relationship
This is a kickoff of a new hockey series, but we do get to see some familiar faces. We got to know Jack through his stepdad in the Scorpions series and now to we get to see him all grown up with his own book. I was sad when the Scorpions series ended, but love it so much it's not a complete goodbye. Now I'm here for this new hockey team because I see so much potential for some great books to come. I love Jack and his new teammates, well except one. You will see what I'm talking about once you dive in. Jack lives up to all the swoon. He is the definition of a golden retriever hero. Kendra finds herself with everything falling apart, but she realizes maybe life has a plan for her. With a roommate situation going on with Jack her life may just be turning around. One of the things I loved about Jack was how supportive he is of Kendra's soccer or according to the British hockey player football career. Jack may be a gentleman, but he is a sexy beast in the bedroom. This book delivers on the heart, heat, and humor. It was hard to put this one down. I'm really eager to get the next book because it's one I'm already looking forward to after getting some of his story in this one.
lighthearted
Loveable characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
No
lighthearted
relaxing
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Plot
Strong character development:
No
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
No
When the forced proximity-roommate situation between the young professional hockey player and woman’s soccer player turns into a fake dating satiation and you as a reader place all the bets on a romantic relationship between the two…Goodness, what a sexy, golden retriever man Jack is-he sure knows how a man should treat a woman! The black kitten character of Kendra balanced the dynamic between them and created flirty banter, and hot and steamy spicy scenes. The plot addition of Kendra being Jacks’s rival teammates ex was well done and super cute, offering further ways for Jack to show his chivalry. This was a second generation story, but my first by this author-I had no problems enjoying as a standalone!
Thanks to the author and Wordsmith Publicity for the advanced copy-thoughts are my own, honest and voluntary.
Thanks to the author and Wordsmith Publicity for the advanced copy-thoughts are my own, honest and voluntary.
The book had a slow start, but then Jack comes in and you instantly fall in love with him. I disliked Tyler from the beginning, and I’m so glad Kendra got away from him! I love that he offered to allow her to stay with him for a bit and then offered to fake date her. Little did she know, he had been in love with her for years. I absolutely love their relationship. Ruth wrote this book so well, that my heart also broke when Kendra got the email from Team USA and then had the heartbreaking phone call with Jack. This is Book 1 of the series and it absolutely did not disappoint!
hopeful
lighthearted
reflective
tense
medium-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
I am a huge fan of Ruth and have really enjoyed the ride that she has taken us on with the Seattle Scorpion series. So I was ecstatic to learn that Jack was getting his own spin off series. Jack was beyond anything I could have thought he would be!! He was a SERIOUS boy obsessed. I feel like he was on another level from the men in the Seattle series (though they have a special place in my heart- especially Jensen). He was SOOO wonderful to Kendra. He truly treated her like the queen she was. I loved when he kept saying "If you were my girlfriend" while thinking I realllly want you to be my girlfriend. The chemistry between these two was unmatched. It was off the charts! And Jack in bed- WOW!! The spice scenes in this one were exciting and fresh, and MAN did I blush at the back seat of the truck one (IYKYK). Kendra was so strong and independent. Her confidence was down because there was so many things going wrong at the same time. Having Jack come in and be her knight in shining armor was not expected. Watching her slowly fall for him and realize that she could have had this longer was veryyyy sweet!! These two were wonderful together. They built each other up. They showed up for each other. They wanted the good and the bad.
Kendra has finally made the decision to end her 4 year long relationship with a man she doesn't seem to really know anymore. Her apartment has now had a massive maintenance issue. She doesn't know what to do. But then she runs into her ex's rival, Jack Morgan. They all went to college together, but Kendra never really gave him the time of day because of Tyler. He is HOT and is offering for her to move in with him until she can find somewhere to go. Should she say yes? She doesn't have much of a choice which is how she finds herself moving into a penthouse in an exclusive building across town. She doesn't expect to be so comfortable around Jack or so attracted to him. She doesn't expect the little things he does for her and how much they make her smile. She doesn't expect him offering to be her date to a gala as her fake boyfriend to keep her ex off her back. She really doesn't expect loving the way he says if you were my girlfriend. She likes the way her makes her feel- special. Cared for. Wanted. The chemistry between the is off the charts, and she decides not to fight it anymore. What they share is beyond anything she experienced with Tyler. She starts to wonder if they could really make this work- like not be fake. And then feelings are shared and they are the real deal. But she underestimated how Tyler would react or would he would reveal to push her and Jack apart. Is any of it true? Was all of this too fast?
Jack has just been tapped to move up to an NHL team, and he is pumped about all of it. Except for the fact that his rival from college, Tyler, also happens to be on this team. He has had a thing for Tyler's girlfriend since college, but of course kept his distance. But when he learns that the two are broken up and that Kendra needs somewhere to live- he doesn't hesitate. He wants her in his space. He wants to be in her life however she will take him. He wants to show her how she deserves to be treated. He starts small- he doesn't want to freak her out. And the more time they spend together the deeper his crush goes. She is just so beautiful and amazing. When an opportunity comes up he finds himself offering to be her fake boyfriend. Of course none of it is fake to him but maybe this is his chance to show her how good they could be together. When she shows interest in making this physical between them he feels like he has died and gone to heaven. How is this his life? His dream girl and him have a connection he never knew existed. Now he just has to tell her how he feels and hope she wants him too. And now they are an item. He feels like he is on could 9. All is right with the world, until Tyle butts in and tries to ruin it. But Kendra doesn't know the lengths that Jack will go to to make sure she understand how he feels. She is it for him. Period.
This was a wonderful intro to a new series. I liked the cameos we saw of our Seattle boys, and their protectiveness over Jack. I liked the side characters a LOT and can't wait to read more about Sawyer and Collins- that will be juicy. As well as Archer and Darcy maybe? I haven't figure out who the other book will be about but I am sure it will become clear soon. Jack and Kendra were fantastic yall! I HIGHLY recommend picking this one up if you haven't. Clear golden retriever vibes with a woman on the other side of a long term relationship gone sour!
Thank you to Ruth for a copy of this book in exchange for an honest review! I am SOO honored to be a part of your ARC team :)
Kendra has finally made the decision to end her 4 year long relationship with a man she doesn't seem to really know anymore. Her apartment has now had a massive maintenance issue. She doesn't know what to do. But then she runs into her ex's rival, Jack Morgan. They all went to college together, but Kendra never really gave him the time of day because of Tyler. He is HOT and is offering for her to move in with him until she can find somewhere to go. Should she say yes? She doesn't have much of a choice which is how she finds herself moving into a penthouse in an exclusive building across town. She doesn't expect to be so comfortable around Jack or so attracted to him. She doesn't expect the little things he does for her and how much they make her smile. She doesn't expect him offering to be her date to a gala as her fake boyfriend to keep her ex off her back. She really doesn't expect loving the way he says if you were my girlfriend. She likes the way her makes her feel- special. Cared for. Wanted. The chemistry between the is off the charts, and she decides not to fight it anymore. What they share is beyond anything she experienced with Tyler. She starts to wonder if they could really make this work- like not be fake. And then feelings are shared and they are the real deal. But she underestimated how Tyler would react or would he would reveal to push her and Jack apart. Is any of it true? Was all of this too fast?
Jack has just been tapped to move up to an NHL team, and he is pumped about all of it. Except for the fact that his rival from college, Tyler, also happens to be on this team. He has had a thing for Tyler's girlfriend since college, but of course kept his distance. But when he learns that the two are broken up and that Kendra needs somewhere to live- he doesn't hesitate. He wants her in his space. He wants to be in her life however she will take him. He wants to show her how she deserves to be treated. He starts small- he doesn't want to freak her out. And the more time they spend together the deeper his crush goes. She is just so beautiful and amazing. When an opportunity comes up he finds himself offering to be her fake boyfriend. Of course none of it is fake to him but maybe this is his chance to show her how good they could be together. When she shows interest in making this physical between them he feels like he has died and gone to heaven. How is this his life? His dream girl and him have a connection he never knew existed. Now he just has to tell her how he feels and hope she wants him too. And now they are an item. He feels like he is on could 9. All is right with the world, until Tyle butts in and tries to ruin it. But Kendra doesn't know the lengths that Jack will go to to make sure she understand how he feels. She is it for him. Period.
This was a wonderful intro to a new series. I liked the cameos we saw of our Seattle boys, and their protectiveness over Jack. I liked the side characters a LOT and can't wait to read more about Sawyer and Collins- that will be juicy. As well as Archer and Darcy maybe? I haven't figure out who the other book will be about but I am sure it will become clear soon. Jack and Kendra were fantastic yall! I HIGHLY recommend picking this one up if you haven't. Clear golden retriever vibes with a woman on the other side of a long term relationship gone sour!
Thank you to Ruth for a copy of this book in exchange for an honest review! I am SOO honored to be a part of your ARC team :)
funny
lighthearted
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Plot
Strong character development:
No
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
No
First book in a brand new series!
This is a spinoff series from the Seattle Scorpions series. This book is ok to jump into, in my opinion. While our MMC is in the Scorpions series, our FMC is a new character!
Kendra is now single. Her ex, who she spent way too much time, love and attention on, is done. She did so much for him. It made me so mad to see how he treated her!
Our hero, Jack, is a sweet guy. He's been in love with Kendra for years but has had to see her with... basically his enemy. A guy who he knew didn't appreciate her.
So when the opportunity arises to help her out with a place to stay, Jack is warned to keep his distance. But honestly, who wouldn't help? Especially the one who honestly needs a hand up after all that she's been through recently.
Jack really surprised me, though. I was expecting one type of guy and whew, he put it ON. He definitely wasn't a mild-mannered little boy.
I enjoyed that the book also focused on Kendra's life. She's awesome at what she does, too. Far too often, what our FMCs do is pushed back to the back burner. She's accomplished in her own right.
Can't wait for book 2 (at least I hope it's who it is!!)
This is a spinoff series from the Seattle Scorpions series. This book is ok to jump into, in my opinion. While our MMC is in the Scorpions series, our FMC is a new character!
Kendra is now single. Her ex, who she spent way too much time, love and attention on, is done. She did so much for him. It made me so mad to see how he treated her!
Our hero, Jack, is a sweet guy. He's been in love with Kendra for years but has had to see her with... basically his enemy. A guy who he knew didn't appreciate her.
So when the opportunity arises to help her out with a place to stay, Jack is warned to keep his distance. But honestly, who wouldn't help? Especially the one who honestly needs a hand up after all that she's been through recently.
Jack really surprised me, though. I was expecting one type of guy and whew, he put it ON. He definitely wasn't a mild-mannered little boy.
I enjoyed that the book also focused on Kendra's life. She's awesome at what she does, too. Far too often, what our FMCs do is pushed back to the back burner. She's accomplished in her own right.
Can't wait for book 2 (at least I hope it's who it is!!)