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3.66 AVERAGE
3.66 AVERAGE
I loved this story, it hooked me in from the very beginning and kept me totally engaged and entertained throughout.
The two main characters Miranda and Jake were really likable too, even if Jake does come across as an arrogant asshole to start with. However Miranda soon puts him in his place, and I loved the pace at which their relationship develops.
As for the actual story it was sweet with just a little heat. Although personally, I would of liked a little more. It was also full of emotion, drama and certainly by the end it had me adoring and completely loving Jake and I would happily recommend it to others.
The two main characters Miranda and Jake were really likable too, even if Jake does come across as an arrogant asshole to start with. However Miranda soon puts him in his place, and I loved the pace at which their relationship develops.
As for the actual story it was sweet with just a little heat. Although personally, I would of liked a little more. It was also full of emotion, drama and certainly by the end it had me adoring and completely loving Jake and I would happily recommend it to others.
I've got to admit - as much as I wanted to love this book - it left me disappointed. All the elements were there, but I don't think it managed to pull itself together. (Although that may be due to the "low-angst" level of the plot)
Now matter how hard I tried, I just couldn't connect to either of the main characters. I wish I had passed on this one, to tell you the truth.
Written on behalf of Once Upon an Alpha
Now matter how hard I tried, I just couldn't connect to either of the main characters. I wish I had passed on this one, to tell you the truth.
Written on behalf of Once Upon an Alpha
OMG THIS SOUNDS SO GOOD. I CAN'T WAIT TO READ IT!!!
I randomly picked up a Brenda Rothert book last year, one of her hockey series. I loved that series. This book is no different. It was scorching. I loved both characters. Jake was a little hard to love in the beginning, but he quickly wormed his way into my heart just has he did to Miranda. It was a beautiful story.
Der Roman "Hooked" von Brenda Rothert umfasst insgesamt 31 Kapitel nebst Epilog und ist dabei durchweg kurzweilig geschrieben.
Die Kapitel werden abwechselnd aus der Ich-Perspektive von den beiden Protagonisten Miranda und Jake erzählt. Dadurch erhält man als Leser einen recht guten Einblick in die Gefühle und Gedanken der beiden. Sowohl Miranda, als auch Jake wurden mir schnell sympathisch und es war sehr unterhaltsam, ihre Wortgefechte zu verfolgen. Beide Charaktere haben Ecken, Kanten, ihre besonderen Eigenheiten und mit einer schweren Gegenwart bzw. Vergangenheit zu kämpfen. Das lässt zumindest die Protagonisten recht vielschichtig und authentisch wirken. Im Gegensatz dazu bleiben allerdings die Nebenfiguren für mein Empfinden leider ziemlich blass. Die Story ist aber vollkommen solide und vor allem sehr kurzweilig – natürlich ist das Geschehen stellenweise sehr vorhersehbar, dank der sympathischen Hauptpersonen hat mir das jedoch nicht so viel ausgemacht.
Fazit: durchweg gute Unterhaltung mit zwei sehr sympathischen Protagonisten!
Die Kapitel werden abwechselnd aus der Ich-Perspektive von den beiden Protagonisten Miranda und Jake erzählt. Dadurch erhält man als Leser einen recht guten Einblick in die Gefühle und Gedanken der beiden. Sowohl Miranda, als auch Jake wurden mir schnell sympathisch und es war sehr unterhaltsam, ihre Wortgefechte zu verfolgen. Beide Charaktere haben Ecken, Kanten, ihre besonderen Eigenheiten und mit einer schweren Gegenwart bzw. Vergangenheit zu kämpfen. Das lässt zumindest die Protagonisten recht vielschichtig und authentisch wirken. Im Gegensatz dazu bleiben allerdings die Nebenfiguren für mein Empfinden leider ziemlich blass. Die Story ist aber vollkommen solide und vor allem sehr kurzweilig – natürlich ist das Geschehen stellenweise sehr vorhersehbar, dank der sympathischen Hauptpersonen hat mir das jedoch nicht so viel ausgemacht.
Fazit: durchweg gute Unterhaltung mit zwei sehr sympathischen Protagonisten!
4 Stars. Think Maid in Manhattan but the NHL version (And set in Chicago instead of NYC)
This is my first Brenda Rothert book and wow! I'm thoroughly impressed! I literally just finished this book and I'm sitting here with a big smile on my face. It was such an enjoyable ride, beginning to end and I was hooked! (no pun intended).
The premise intrigued me from the get go. I'm a sucker for hockey romances and cinderella type plots. This book delivers on both counts and it does so in spades. A lot of the times, authors will set a story within a sports world they know nothing about just to cash in the money. The sport they choose, be it football, hockey or soccer or whatever, is there just as a background prop but this book was different. I could tell the author knows her hockey enough to deliver a believable story. She got the ritualistic, superstitious aspect to the sport very well, even if Jake was an extreme case. And if you think it was all about hockey, I can assure you that's not the case. The sports angle never overpowered the story. It beautifully complemented it.
The premise is both simple and intriguing. Miranda Carr works as a maid at the hotel where Jake Birch is staying while his apartment is undergoing renovations. They meet, sparks fly and a beautiful romance ensues. There's a believable set of conflicts that kept me interest through out the story. Jake may be your typical womanizing athlete on the surface, but he carries quite a bit of emotional baggage on his back regarding his estranged family. Miranda is suspicious of men after being burned one too many times. She's hardworking, strong, honest and straightforward, maybe even a bit cynical about men. She doesn't have time or energy to date. There's also the daughter of the owner of Jake's team, who happens to have an unhealthy obsession with him. This further complicates things.
Is this book groundbreaking? Not really. Is it thoroughly unique? Maybe not, but it was so likeable and easy to read, so romantic, heartlfelt and sweet that I couldn't help but love every moment. I adore hockey and I'm a big Chicago Blackhawks fan, so I'm sure that helped as well.
But mainly, the characters were just so nice and so easy to root for. I loved Jake. It was amazing to see his emotional walls coming down due to Miranda. And Miranda was an extremely likeable heroine, worthy of the HEA she got. The epilogue was sweet and wrapped up the story in a neat bow. The story was very well paced and flowed seamlessly. There was just something very grounded and realistic about Jake and Miranda's relationship, even with the fairytale aspect the story had. It satisfied my hockey romance sweet tooth and then more!
ARC obtained through Netgalley.
This is my first Brenda Rothert book and wow! I'm thoroughly impressed! I literally just finished this book and I'm sitting here with a big smile on my face. It was such an enjoyable ride, beginning to end and I was hooked! (no pun intended).
The premise intrigued me from the get go. I'm a sucker for hockey romances and cinderella type plots. This book delivers on both counts and it does so in spades. A lot of the times, authors will set a story within a sports world they know nothing about just to cash in the money. The sport they choose, be it football, hockey or soccer or whatever, is there just as a background prop but this book was different. I could tell the author knows her hockey enough to deliver a believable story. She got the ritualistic, superstitious aspect to the sport very well, even if Jake was an extreme case. And if you think it was all about hockey, I can assure you that's not the case. The sports angle never overpowered the story. It beautifully complemented it.
The premise is both simple and intriguing. Miranda Carr works as a maid at the hotel where Jake Birch is staying while his apartment is undergoing renovations. They meet, sparks fly and a beautiful romance ensues. There's a believable set of conflicts that kept me interest through out the story. Jake may be your typical womanizing athlete on the surface, but he carries quite a bit of emotional baggage on his back regarding his estranged family. Miranda is suspicious of men after being burned one too many times. She's hardworking, strong, honest and straightforward, maybe even a bit cynical about men. She doesn't have time or energy to date. There's also the daughter of the owner of Jake's team, who happens to have an unhealthy obsession with him. This further complicates things.
Is this book groundbreaking? Not really. Is it thoroughly unique? Maybe not, but it was so likeable and easy to read, so romantic, heartlfelt and sweet that I couldn't help but love every moment. I adore hockey and I'm a big Chicago Blackhawks fan, so I'm sure that helped as well.
But mainly, the characters were just so nice and so easy to root for. I loved Jake. It was amazing to see his emotional walls coming down due to Miranda. And Miranda was an extremely likeable heroine, worthy of the HEA she got. The epilogue was sweet and wrapped up the story in a neat bow. The story was very well paced and flowed seamlessly. There was just something very grounded and realistic about Jake and Miranda's relationship, even with the fairytale aspect the story had. It satisfied my hockey romance sweet tooth and then more!
ARC obtained through Netgalley.
I randomly picked up a Brenda Rothert book last year, one of her hockey series. I loved that series. This book is no different. It was scorching. I loved both characters. Jake was a little hard to love in the beginning, but he quickly wormed his way into my heart just has he did to Miranda. It was a beautiful story.
****4 STARS****
I think I'm going to have to get into hockey. I never followed it before but if this book is any indication the men alone are worth checking out!!!
I enjoyed this book. Not too much drama but the right amount of chemistry, which is much appreircated.
The plot is simple and expected....poor girl going through college, rich sports play and lots of really hot sex....not to shabby.
Jake loves hockey, it's his life and willing to do anything to keep himself in the game. Too bad for him it involves dating the owner's daughter. He doesn't really care for this but what can he do? Of course he finds someone he really wants to get to know during this time, Miranda. He doesn't want to lose Miranda but he knows she's not up for sharing.
Miranda is a beautiful, confident women who knows where she is going and how to get there. She never expected to me Jake but when she does, she can't deny their connection.
Their relationship progresses in a natural way.
Here's the problem....how is Jake going to play by the rules of hockey when his heart has a different playbook in mind.
He risks losing his girl and his career. Poor baby.
He just wants Miranda to give him another chance and he is willing to give her his heart if she will let him start all over again.
I enjoyed this book. It was fun and sexy and a wee bit spicy. Perfect!!!
I think I'm going to have to get into hockey. I never followed it before but if this book is any indication the men alone are worth checking out!!!
I enjoyed this book. Not too much drama but the right amount of chemistry, which is much appreircated.
The plot is simple and expected....poor girl going through college, rich sports play and lots of really hot sex....not to shabby.
Jake loves hockey, it's his life and willing to do anything to keep himself in the game. Too bad for him it involves dating the owner's daughter. He doesn't really care for this but what can he do? Of course he finds someone he really wants to get to know during this time, Miranda. He doesn't want to lose Miranda but he knows she's not up for sharing.
Miranda is a beautiful, confident women who knows where she is going and how to get there. She never expected to me Jake but when she does, she can't deny their connection.
Their relationship progresses in a natural way.
Here's the problem....how is Jake going to play by the rules of hockey when his heart has a different playbook in mind.
He risks losing his girl and his career. Poor baby.
He just wants Miranda to give him another chance and he is willing to give her his heart if she will let him start all over again.
I enjoyed this book. It was fun and sexy and a wee bit spicy. Perfect!!!
this was good! and what i really liked about it was that it wasn‘t like i expected! i like that! but otherwise it didn‘t deserve 4 stars i am sorry but there were also some things i didn‘t like!
i don‘t know if i am going to write a full review about this.. maybe when i have time! :)
i don‘t know if i am going to write a full review about this.. maybe when i have time! :)
A solid four puck-tastic stars.
This is the first book I have read by Brenda Rothert. Told from alternate viewpoints it is the story of Miranda, a young, poor, hard-working girl who balances working as a maid in a swanky Chicago hotel with being a bar-tender AND studying.
Jake is an egotistical hockey player who happens to be living in the hotel where Miranda is a maid. When the two of them run into each other in his hotel room Miranda is not impressed by his demand that she replace the litre bottle of Evian with smaller bottles, heaven forbid he pour it into a glass, and she tells him so to his face. Instead of being incensed by her 'tude Jake is intrigued and a slow burn romance begins.
So far, so much like pretty much any American sports romance right? Wrong. Where Brenda Rothert knocked this out of the park for me (I know, I'm mixing my sports) is that Miranda is principled. She carries on working two jobs. She doesn't like fooling around when she is supposed to be working. And Jake respects that. He also acts 'boyfriend' even before he officially agrees that he is her boyfriend. There is the inevitable issue with another woman but again the slant is different, because Jake is different. Heck, he even tells Miranda up front, without an ultimatum, the reason why he has 'issues' with commitment.
Whilst I hesitate to call a novel about a multi-millionaire hockey player and his hotel maid realistic, I thought the characters were well written and likeable. I wanted to be friends with Miranda and go drinking with Jake. I know I say this a lot, but these characters were grown ups!
I will definitely look out for other books by Brenda Rothert, she is my kind of author.
I received a free copy of this novel from the publisher via NetGalley in return for an honest review.
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This is the first book I have read by Brenda Rothert. Told from alternate viewpoints it is the story of Miranda, a young, poor, hard-working girl who balances working as a maid in a swanky Chicago hotel with being a bar-tender AND studying.
Jake is an egotistical hockey player who happens to be living in the hotel where Miranda is a maid. When the two of them run into each other in his hotel room Miranda is not impressed by his demand that she replace the litre bottle of Evian with smaller bottles, heaven forbid he pour it into a glass, and she tells him so to his face. Instead of being incensed by her 'tude Jake is intrigued and a slow burn romance begins.
So far, so much like pretty much any American sports romance right? Wrong. Where Brenda Rothert knocked this out of the park for me (I know, I'm mixing my sports) is that Miranda is principled. She carries on working two jobs. She doesn't like fooling around when she is supposed to be working. And Jake respects that. He also acts 'boyfriend' even before he officially agrees that he is her boyfriend. There is the inevitable issue with another woman but again the slant is different, because Jake is different. Heck, he even tells Miranda up front, without an ultimatum, the reason why he has 'issues' with commitment.
Whilst I hesitate to call a novel about a multi-millionaire hockey player and his hotel maid realistic, I thought the characters were well written and likeable. I wanted to be friends with Miranda and go drinking with Jake. I know I say this a lot, but these characters were grown ups!
I will definitely look out for other books by Brenda Rothert, she is my kind of author.
I received a free copy of this novel from the publisher via NetGalley in return for an honest review.
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