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4.07 AVERAGE
4.07 AVERAGE
challenging
emotional
funny
hopeful
inspiring
reflective
sad
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
The way I just wanted Sawyer and Gemma to get their second chance and HEA from the start! It's so clear that they were meant for each other from the start. I love how sweet they were when younger, and my heart broke when they were apart. But seeing their journey back to each other was just what they needed. I devoured this book in a day and I love that we get to see our Sharks family as well!
Read if you enjoy:
-Hockey player MMC
-Best friend's brother
-Second chance
-Forced proximity
-Who did this to you?
-Fake dating
Thank you so much to Hannah Gray and Wordsmith Publicity for letting me read/review an ARC of this book in exchange for my honest review.
Read if you enjoy:
-Hockey player MMC
-Best friend's brother
-Second chance
-Forced proximity
-Who did this to you?
-Fake dating
Thank you so much to Hannah Gray and Wordsmith Publicity for letting me read/review an ARC of this book in exchange for my honest review.
emotional
hopeful
inspiring
sad
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
medium-paced
I am very much enjoying this series and all the characters. I loved Smith and Gemma, and truly wanted them to get their HEA right from the opening chapter!
Gemma escaped a horrible situation and being thrust back into the world of her first love was so hard for her. But, it gave them both the second chance then needed for multiple reasons.
Gemma’s story was heartbreaking and beautiful at the same time. It was emotional, raw and I loved the journey she took, ups and downs and all. Smith was there for her every step of the way and I couldn’t get over the sweet, supportive, patient and protective man he was.
Smith did everything he could to show her that she would be safe and cared for when with him which was fantastic.
She has trust issues with him, rightfully so, with how he hurt her in the past. As well as due to the trauma she experienced.
Smith has his own insecurities and hangs up about their past that he must come to terms with, but the man he is now is everything Gemma needs. He knew what needed to be done and to become to be the best version of himself for her. Smith has never stopped loving her, even when he never thought he’d get another chance with her. He wasn’t going to mess it up and had no plans to let he go, and had me melting with everything he did.
The tension between them is so high, especially at the start, when the anger and hurt Gemma has because of him is still fresh. But, the chemistry they have is next level. Their connection runs deep and I love how they see and understand each other so well. The way they steam up the page too was so great, these two are so open with one another, and creative!
These characters are such a great bunch, a wonderful found family in not only all the Bay Sharks teammates but the women too. They are just an amazing, and exactly the friends and extra support system Gemma needed.
I can’t wait for the next book!
4⭐️
*thank you to the author and wordsmith publicity for the copy of this book. This review and its opinions are my own
emotional
hopeful
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
The New England Bay Sharks are back and Fool Me Once is heartbreaking and healing all wrapped into one beautiful story.
One moment in time, one decision, changed the course of a young couples lives. How often do you wonder if a decision went a different way, or worked out for the better or worse would have altered your life differently? Well, for Gemma and Smith's story this one decision was not only heartbreaking, but changed the path of their lives for several years. Once upon a time they were everything to each other, but now...Smith and Gemma are different people.
Smith, while known to be the prankster among his teammates, is loving and caring and most of all when it comes to Gemma he's patient, thoughtful, and above all he's never stopped loving her. Gemma may never want to be fooled again, but under the loving care of Smith she has time for her heart to heal. Time to figure out who she is, what she wants and where her life is headed.
Fool Me Once is, at times, a devastating story, but it's also healing. It's a walk through the beginning of their relationship, to a huge moment in time, and the path to finding yourself and most importantly how to trust again.
One moment in time, one decision, changed the course of a young couples lives. How often do you wonder if a decision went a different way, or worked out for the better or worse would have altered your life differently? Well, for Gemma and Smith's story this one decision was not only heartbreaking, but changed the path of their lives for several years. Once upon a time they were everything to each other, but now...Smith and Gemma are different people.
Smith, while known to be the prankster among his teammates, is loving and caring and most of all when it comes to Gemma he's patient, thoughtful, and above all he's never stopped loving her. Gemma may never want to be fooled again, but under the loving care of Smith she has time for her heart to heal. Time to figure out who she is, what she wants and where her life is headed.
Fool Me Once is, at times, a devastating story, but it's also healing. It's a walk through the beginning of their relationship, to a huge moment in time, and the path to finding yourself and most importantly how to trust again.
Absolutely fantastic!
Hannah Gray writes yet another amazing book for us!
Hockey romance
Fake dating
Brothers best friend
Who hurt you?
Second chance love, you will be rooting for them through reading this.
You get a patient, protective, cinnamon roll MMC with Smith. He cares so deeply for Gemma.
Gemma has been through so much and she is in need of some tender love and care which Smith provides
I love that he helps her regain her self worth and confidence!
Truly a fantastic read!
Hannah Gray writes yet another amazing book for us!
Hockey romance
Fake dating
Brothers best friend
Who hurt you?
Second chance love, you will be rooting for them through reading this.
You get a patient, protective, cinnamon roll MMC with Smith. He cares so deeply for Gemma.
Gemma has been through so much and she is in need of some tender love and care which Smith provides
I love that he helps her regain her self worth and confidence!
Truly a fantastic read!
If Hannah Gray writes it, I'm going to read it. Seriously, I'm consistently blown away by her books. I devoured this one. I don't know her secret, but she creates these characters I just instantly fall in love with, and the stories are so engaging. I'm OBSESSED with Gemma and Smith. They deserve all the happiness. I loved watching their story unfold. What's so great about Hannah Gray is that she tackles tough subjects, but she does it in such a realistic and heartwarming way. Thank goodness her books are done in dual POV because I live for getting inside the characters' heads, and Hannah Gray nails it. You can't help but connect with these characters and feel invested in their lives. This book delivered all the feels, taking me on an emotional rollercoaster. This whole series has been a five-star read for me, and this book is amazing. Now, if you'll excuse me, I'm going to go impatiently wait for the next one.
Thank you Hannah Gray and Wordsmith Publicity for an ARC of this must read book. I voluntarily read it and gave an honest review.
Thank you Hannah Gray and Wordsmith Publicity for an ARC of this must read book. I voluntarily read it and gave an honest review.
Another book where Hannah absolutely blew me away. I seriously can't believe how freaking amazing this series has been. Not only are these character's so amazing, but Hannah's writing has grown so much. I'm truly in awe.
Nobody deserves their second chance more than these two. I love them so freaking much and was rooting for them the whole time. This story was emotional, heartbreaking, healing, and everything in between. I truly loved that this story really focused on Gemma and highlighted her struggles as a domestic abuse survivor. Her feelings were very raw and real, and I genuinely wanted to just squeeze her.
Smith is truly the most patient MMC I've read. He's such a cinnamon roll for Gemma and would do anything to show how much he loves her. He's protective and caring in all the best ways. He really is the standard for all men... so take notes.
Hannah, you continue to blow me away with this series and your amazing writing. I have never loved a group of characters more than the Bay Sharks (and that's saying a lot because I am a Puck Boys girlie for life). But these character's truly have some amazing and important stories to tell.
I cannot wait for Ryder... I already know these two are going to be trouble.
🐾Hockey Romance
🏒Second Chance
🐾Who Hurt You?
🏒Heroine on the Run
🐾Protective/Possessive MMC
🏒Domestic Abuse Survivor
🐾Fake Dating
🏒Best Friend's Brother
Nobody deserves their second chance more than these two. I love them so freaking much and was rooting for them the whole time. This story was emotional, heartbreaking, healing, and everything in between. I truly loved that this story really focused on Gemma and highlighted her struggles as a domestic abuse survivor. Her feelings were very raw and real, and I genuinely wanted to just squeeze her.
Smith is truly the most patient MMC I've read. He's such a cinnamon roll for Gemma and would do anything to show how much he loves her. He's protective and caring in all the best ways. He really is the standard for all men... so take notes.
Hannah, you continue to blow me away with this series and your amazing writing. I have never loved a group of characters more than the Bay Sharks (and that's saying a lot because I am a Puck Boys girlie for life). But these character's truly have some amazing and important stories to tell.
I cannot wait for Ryder... I already know these two are going to be trouble.
🐾Hockey Romance
🏒Second Chance
🐾Who Hurt You?
🏒Heroine on the Run
🐾Protective/Possessive MMC
🏒Domestic Abuse Survivor
🐾Fake Dating
🏒Best Friend's Brother
Smith & Gemma
Second Chance
Fake Dating
Forced Proximity
Who Hurt You?
Heroine on the run
I'm so glad these two got their second chance, because they totally deserved it!! Although the way Smith just backed down and accepted that he needed to let her go had me wanting to scream 😠😂
In their time apart, Gemma goes through so much 😭. I love how Smith helps to put her back together and help her to regain her confidence ❤️
I always love Hannah's books and this another great book in the New England Bay Sharks series!!
Second Chance
Fake Dating
Forced Proximity
Who Hurt You?
Heroine on the run
I'm so glad these two got their second chance, because they totally deserved it!! Although the way Smith just backed down and accepted that he needed to let her go had me wanting to scream 😠😂
In their time apart, Gemma goes through so much 😭. I love how Smith helps to put her back together and help her to regain her confidence ❤️
I always love Hannah's books and this another great book in the New England Bay Sharks series!!