Reviews

The Body Checker by Cathryn Fox

wii3rdo's review

emotional hopeful reflective fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? It's complicated
• Diverse cast of characters? No
• Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated

2.25

ameserole's review

3.0

I have received this ARC from NetGalley in exchange for an honest review.

The Body Checker kind of reminded me of that one show called, Baby Daddy. Mostly because I'm watching that show on Hulu right now. Unfortunately for me, I like the show a lot more than this book.

It was just okay. I wanted to like all of the characters but I just couldn't. They didn't wow me or anything. Jonah was okay, Quinn was eh as well. Nothing was spectacular and I feel like I was missing so many things with this book. Or at least this could've had more potential on delivery.

Again, it could just be me.

Other than all of that, it was enjoyable. Mostly because I finished it and it had hockey players. Oh, and Zander - loved him. I did, however, wish that I liked it a lot more than I originally did but I wouldn't mind re-reading it at a different time in my life (one where I wasn't so busy/swamped with work) to actually enjoy it. I might form a different opinion.

ldooten's review

2.0

This was just not a story for me. The writing wasn't bad, it was just okay. Jonah is a NHL star, gets a baby dumped on him by it's mother, but never thinks "hey, maybe I should get a paternity test?". Yeah, no. He then starts to play house with Quinn, his best friend's sister. Their chemistry was good, but they rest of the story I just couldn't get behind. The ending with Shari was just horrible. That was not a good twist to the story, and it felt like it was just met with "oh well" from the characters. Not a realistic reaction at all. This was a first for me from this author, but I would be willing to read her again.
I voluntarily reviewed an advanced readers copy of this book.

readwithrach's review

2.0

I am typically a big fan of hockey romances but this one just did not do it for me. My main issue with this book is that there were some key plot points that were just completely unrealistic. I couldn’t get past it and this was almost a DNF for me. The one redeeming quality was the dual POV. All in all it was a less than okay read for me.

I received this book from the publisher and Net Galley in exchange for an honest review.

jaggededgereviews's review

5.0

Oh My Goodness! This book broke my heart and sewed it back together again. It is absolutely heartwrenching and heartwarming at the same time I don't know how Cathryn does it. The relationship between Jonah and Quinn is complicated to say the least. Quinn is the little sister of Jonah's best friend. Which of course would break bro code but he's had a thing for her since she was 16. Quinn says she hates him only to hide the fact that she is secretly infatuated with him. Then in pops a baby Quinn was never told he had, who better to help this player take care of her than his forbidden. What could go wrong with them staying under one roof? Yes, I'm trying so hard not to ruin the end. But this book has so many twists and turns. You'll love every character except Daisy's mother. I hands down completely recommend you read this book! I finished it in one day! I can't wait to get my hands on the rest of the series.

ohthesheenanigans's review

3.0

Rating: ★★★☆☆ (3/5 Stars)
Title: The Body Checker
Author(s): Cathryn Fox
Character(s):
― Quinn Reed: Blonde, Blue Eyed
― Jonah Long: Brown Eyed, Brunette
Setting: ―
Tag(s): Romance, Contemporary, Sports, Sports Romance
Content Rating: R
POV: Alternates between Heroine/Hero
Smexy Level: Hot
Favorite Quote(s):
― “I don’t want anyone else but you, I only want you in my bed.”
Overall Opinion:
NHL’s toughest enforcer, the Body Checker, Jonah earned that title the hard way. Being a no strings kind of guy, he is rendered speechless when puck bunny Shari shows up at his door, with a baby in tow. Luckily, Zander, his best friend calls his baby sister Quinn in for a rescue. Quinn is quickly taken by his daughter Daisy and when they play house, lines crossed and they're wondering if making this ready-made family the real deal.

Overall, in regards to “The Body Check”, have you ever read anything and just didn't know how to take it in? Was it good? Was it bad? Was it it even worth the read? “The Body Checker” falls perfectly into that category. The series wasn't rememberable, the characters were just okay, the content was just whatever and you're left with nothing but a fast paced romance. Not worth the finish and I ended up dropping this series by chapter 10 at 51%.

_milkyway_'s review

emotional lighthearted fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? It's complicated
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? No
• Flaws of characters a main focus? No

4.75