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challenging
dark
hopeful
mysterious
sad
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? N/A
- Flaws of characters a main focus? N/A
4.5
Four years ago one night changed everything. Finn Barlow is known to attract the ladies. Tall, broody and a professional NHL player had one night with a woman who is now his obsession. A year ago tragedy struck and Finn Barlow is back in town and wants answers on what happened that fateful night but I don’t have them. He is making me question everything and I’m determined to prove him wrong.
What a book. First, it starts strong with mysterious events, then during the middle it slows down but that ending brings it back. I didn’t know what to expect. Both these characters have been through a lot. There are a lot of secrets, betrayals and lies. The plot twists I didn’t see coming and guessing who was behind it I was completely wrong. This man Finn is obsessed with the FMC Jocelyn. I felt it was a little much in the middle of the book but with his over protective obsessive behaviour. But I can’t lie Finn Barlow is delicious. I don’t want to say too much it’s best to go in blind but be mindful of content. Also the narrators for the audiobook Janine and Stephen are brilliant recommend.
If you love:
🔹Mysterious Dark Romance
🔹Sports Hockey and Basketball
🔹Mutual Pining
🔹Reformed Playboy
🔹Betrayal and Secrets
🔹Perfect Amount Of Spice
Genre/Type: A Mysterious Dark Romance 18+
APK: Audiobook
Audiobook Length: 13hrs 47mins
Narrators: Stephen Dexter and Janine Granda - Dual
Rating: 🌟🌟🌟🌟.5
Spice: 🌶️🌶️.5
Series or Stand Alone: Book Two In The Fairview Hockey Series
Tropes or Themes: Sports (Hockey and Basketball), College, Reformed Playboy, Mutual Pining, Found Family, Jealousy, Possessive MMC, MMC Obsessed, Touch Her And Die Vibes, Secrets, Betrayal, Grief, Fainting, Sexual Content, Dirty Talk, Crawl, Dom and Sub, Sex Club.
Mentions: Suicide, Death Of Parent, Drugged Situation and Sexual Assault.
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What a book. First, it starts strong with mysterious events, then during the middle it slows down but that ending brings it back. I didn’t know what to expect. Both these characters have been through a lot. There are a lot of secrets, betrayals and lies. The plot twists I didn’t see coming and guessing who was behind it I was completely wrong. This man Finn is obsessed with the FMC Jocelyn. I felt it was a little much in the middle of the book but with his over protective obsessive behaviour. But I can’t lie Finn Barlow is delicious. I don’t want to say too much it’s best to go in blind but be mindful of content. Also the narrators for the audiobook Janine and Stephen are brilliant recommend.
If you love:
🔹Mysterious Dark Romance
🔹Sports Hockey and Basketball
🔹Mutual Pining
🔹Reformed Playboy
🔹Betrayal and Secrets
🔹Perfect Amount Of Spice
Genre/Type: A Mysterious Dark Romance 18+
APK: Audiobook
Audiobook Length: 13hrs 47mins
Narrators: Stephen Dexter and Janine Granda - Dual
Rating: 🌟🌟🌟🌟.5
Spice: 🌶️🌶️.5
Series or Stand Alone: Book Two In The Fairview Hockey Series
Tropes or Themes: Sports (Hockey and Basketball), College, Reformed Playboy, Mutual Pining, Found Family, Jealousy, Possessive MMC, MMC Obsessed, Touch Her And Die Vibes, Secrets, Betrayal, Grief, Fainting, Sexual Content, Dirty Talk, Crawl, Dom and Sub, Sex Club.
Mentions: Suicide, Death Of Parent, Drugged Situation and Sexual Assault.
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Content Warnings
Graphic: Torture, Cursing, Gun violence, Medical content, Sexual content, Violence, and Grief
Minor: Rape, Death of parent, Suicide, Drug use, and Sexual assault
haneyhayespr's review
challenging
dark
emotional
mysterious
sad
tense
- 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
5.0
challenging dark emotional mysterious sad tense
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
This is a perfect fit for readers who crave a steamy and suspenseful romance with a possessive hero, a dash of mystery, and a strong focus on the emotional intensity of a second-chance love story, all set against the backdrop of the high-stakes world of professional hockey. Get ready to be kept on the edge of your seat!
Content Warnings
Graphic: Emotional abuse, Sexual content, Death, Toxic friendship, Kidnapping, Alcohol, Death of parent, Suicide, Fire/Fire injury, Grief, Infidelity, Murder, and Addiction
Moderate: Gun violence, Toxic relationship, Cursing, Violence, Stalking, Mental illness, and Panic attacks/disorders
Minor: Drug abuse, Drug use, Vomit, Pregnancy, and Addiction
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
This is a perfect fit for readers who crave a steamy and suspenseful romance with a possessive hero, a dash of mystery, and a strong focus on the emotional intensity of a second-chance love story, all set against the backdrop of the high-stakes world of professional hockey. Get ready to be kept on the edge of your seat!
Content Warnings
Graphic: Emotional abuse, Sexual content, Death, Toxic friendship, Kidnapping, Alcohol, Death of parent, Suicide, Fire/Fire injury, Grief, Infidelity, Murder, and Addiction
Moderate: Gun violence, Toxic relationship, Cursing, Violence, Stalking, Mental illness, and Panic attacks/disorders
Minor: Drug abuse, Drug use, Vomit, Pregnancy, and Addiction
Content Warnings
Graphic: Emotional abuse, Sexual content, Death, Toxic friendship, Kidnapping, Alcohol, Death of parent, Suicide, Fire/Fire injury, Grief, Infidelity, Murder, and Addiction
Moderate: Gun violence, Toxic relationship, Cursing, Violence, Stalking, Mental illness, and Panic attacks/disorders
Minor: Drug abuse, Drug use, Vomit, Pregnancy, and Addiction
booksandcurlz's review
challenging
dark
emotional
mysterious
tense
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
5.0
Wow, this was such an incredible mystery romance. The pacing was flawless, it was an emotional roller coaster for the entirety of the book. The mystery subplot kept me guessing and when the major twist happened, I could not believe it.
This one is insta-lusty (and I am here for it!), the spice starts pretty early, but the relationship takes its sweet time developing, and there is no third act breakup (don’t be fooled what happens is in some ways worse)
Here is all the things I loved:
🏀 Josslyn - she was so sweet and kind to a fault. To the point she would risk her life and put herself in harms way for other people who don’t deserve it.
🏒 Finn Barlow - Holy molly, he is obsessive, possessive, jealous but good grief is he super loving 🫠 when he learned Joss’s love language he did whatever he could to show her his affection that way 🥹
🕵🏽♀️ The mystery plot - crumbs were being dropped everywhere and at one point I thought that the person being accused was being used to cover up for another person. WRONG, and when the truth is discovered I was stunned to silence
🥹 All the cameos from the previous book. Lach, Lyla, and little Theo make an appearance regularly and keep me laughing with their antics.
👏🏽 The conversation that happened after a big discovery! It was mature, calmed, and collected
Who do I recommend this for?
🏀 If you enjoy sports romances
👫 multi-cultural romance
👫 Duo POV
♥️ Found Family
😮💨 Mutual pining
⚔️ Touch her and ☠️
🕵🏽♀️ Mystery plot
😮💨 An obsessive hero
This one is insta-lusty (and I am here for it!), the spice starts pretty early, but the relationship takes its sweet time developing, and there is no third act breakup (don’t be fooled what happens is in some ways worse)
Here is all the things I loved:
🏀 Josslyn - she was so sweet and kind to a fault. To the point she would risk her life and put herself in harms way for other people who don’t deserve it.
🏒 Finn Barlow - Holy molly, he is obsessive, possessive, jealous but good grief is he super loving 🫠 when he learned Joss’s love language he did whatever he could to show her his affection that way 🥹
🕵🏽♀️ The mystery plot - crumbs were being dropped everywhere and at one point I thought that the person being accused was being used to cover up for another person. WRONG, and when the truth is discovered I was stunned to silence
🥹 All the cameos from the previous book. Lach, Lyla, and little Theo make an appearance regularly and keep me laughing with their antics.
👏🏽 The conversation that happened after a big discovery! It was mature, calmed, and collected
Who do I recommend this for?
🏀 If you enjoy sports romances
👫 multi-cultural romance
👫 Duo POV
♥️ Found Family
😮💨 Mutual pining
⚔️ Touch her and ☠️
🕵🏽♀️ Mystery plot
😮💨 An obsessive hero
Content Warnings
Graphic: Stalking, Toxic relationship, Sexual content, Toxic friendship, and Death of parent
Moderate: Panic attacks/disorders and Cursing
Minor: Vomit and Pregnancy
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