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annewithab's review
3.0
she has anxiety and he’s a hockey player. i didn’t love the portrayal of anxiety in this book. felt like there was a twist that didn’t need to be there.
hazelgirl21's review
emotional
reflective
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Sexual content
Moderate: Abandonment, Child abuse, and Sexual assault
Minor: Infidelity
catwithbooks's review against another edition
emotional
funny
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? N/A
4.0
redhairedashreads's review
4.0
Series: Chicago Blaze #8
Rating: 4 stars - It was really good
Molly Lynch is an investigative journalist who has been assigned to do a piece on Chicago Blaze hockey player, Kit. While it's not her usual type of story, she is still determined to write a great piece with some really deep details about his life. The unexpected attraction between them is off the charts but they both have fears that are holding them back.
One thing I know I can always count on with Brenda Rothert’s is an emotional book. Kit and Molly had a great, slow building relationship that was extremely emotional. I really liked Molly. She was a hard working woman who has hid her heart away since her divorce. She is afraid of opening herself up again but when she does she doesn’t let anything hold her back, including Kit.
Kit was a great hero who was surprisingly protective of Molly. Kit may be a hockey player, but he is also a very private person. He has a hidden secret from his childhood that still impacts him today. It causes some problems with his and Molly’s relationship, until he finally confronts it and opens up to Molly about it. Rothert does a great job at writing about such a difficult topic, especially with such a short book. I also really love that this book shows that being traumatized doesn’t mean you can’t still have a relationship. It just means you have to have an accepting partner who accepts those parts of you.
Overall, this was a great addition to the series. I can’t wait to read the next book, which is going to be the last. I am sad this series is coming to an end but look forward to reading her next series.
Trigger Warnings:
- Sexual abuse of a child discussed briefly
- Childhood cancer of a family member mentioned
You can also find my reviews at Red-Haired Ash Reads.
Rating: 4 stars - It was really good
Molly Lynch is an investigative journalist who has been assigned to do a piece on Chicago Blaze hockey player, Kit. While it's not her usual type of story, she is still determined to write a great piece with some really deep details about his life. The unexpected attraction between them is off the charts but they both have fears that are holding them back.
One thing I know I can always count on with Brenda Rothert’s is an emotional book. Kit and Molly had a great, slow building relationship that was extremely emotional. I really liked Molly. She was a hard working woman who has hid her heart away since her divorce. She is afraid of opening herself up again but when she does she doesn’t let anything hold her back, including Kit.
Kit was a great hero who was surprisingly protective of Molly. Kit may be a hockey player, but he is also a very private person. He has a hidden secret from his childhood that still impacts him today. It causes some problems with his and Molly’s relationship, until he finally confronts it and opens up to Molly about it. Rothert does a great job at writing about such a difficult topic, especially with such a short book. I also really love that this book shows that being traumatized doesn’t mean you can’t still have a relationship. It just means you have to have an accepting partner who accepts those parts of you.
Overall, this was a great addition to the series. I can’t wait to read the next book, which is going to be the last. I am sad this series is coming to an end but look forward to reading her next series.
Trigger Warnings:
- Sexual abuse of a child discussed briefly
- Childhood cancer of a family member mentioned
You can also find my reviews at Red-Haired Ash Reads.
jaypeg's review
3.0
The story of reporter Molly who has to write a story on hockey player Kit. This was an ok read. I don’t know if I was in the right mood for it though. Everything was a bit too sweet and dare I say it? Dull? Kit was nice, Molly was nice. They were nice together. Lost cute dog. Nice grandma. Bleugh... it just didn’t have spark and passion really. Feeling like i need an action romance next.
bookbae96's review
4.0
The first book that I read by author Brenda Rothert was BOUND, from her Fire on Ice series, and it's still one of my favorites of hers. The books in her current series revolve around hockey, as well, and I've really enjoyed the members of the Chicago Blaze and their stories, and I think that KIT might just be near the top of the list.
There's just the right amount of angst in KIT, and the back stories of both Kit and Molly were well developed without being overwhelming. Brenda presents the unfolding relationship between the two of them nicely, and I love that she's written Molly as a career woman who is strong and self-reliant, at least on the surface. But there's more to her than this, and to Kit, and watching them work through their issues to get to know themselves makes their journey to each other that much more fulfilling.
The only thing that I didn't love about this book is the way that it ended. I am a sucker for the 'ever after' part of things, and, while I understand why Brenda ended the story the way that she did, I would have loved to have had an epilogue that gave us just a bit more. KIT was, I think, supposed to be the end of the series, but since there's at least one more book, I'm hoping that we'll see more of Kit and Molly in the future, and can see where their journey has taken them. Overall, I genuinely enjoyed Kit's and Molly's book, and think that lovers of sports romance will, as well. Take your place in the Chicago Blaze fan club and enjoy. ❤️
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