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hazelgirl21's review
emotional
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Sexual content and Medical content
Minor: Death of parent and Infidelity
catwithbooks's review against another edition
4.0
Ich liebe die Reihe.
Endlich konnte ich die Geschichte von Oliver genießen und wurde nicht enttäuscht.
Er ist definitiv einer meiner liebsten Charaktere.
Endlich konnte ich die Geschichte von Oliver genießen und wurde nicht enttäuscht.
Er ist definitiv einer meiner liebsten Charaktere.
redhairedashreads's review
3.0
Series: Chicago Blaze #9
Rating: 3 stars - I liked it
When Olivier Durand saves Daphne from a car accident, her whole life changes. She is determined to be single after her nasty breakup with her ex-fiancé but Olivier is determined to show Daphne that he is worth the chance.
This was a quick sports romance. Olivier is the owner of Chicago Blaze and spends his life managing his various businesses and raising his 16 year old daughter. I liked Olivier in the previous books and like him even more now. He is a hard worker, a great father, and very generous with his money. My only complaint with him was that I felt in the beginning of his relationship with Daphne it was a little uncomfortable, for me at least, that he kept giving money to charities in order to convince her to see him. I did think he was a great dad though and wish my father had been that supportive when I was 16.
Daphne is the daughter of a senator and has spent her life wanting to get away from the wealth and privilege that she grew up in. I had some issues with Daphne. I liked that she was determined to help as many people as she could and worked at a homeless shelter. Her reasoning for pushing Olivier away because of his money was a little childish, especially after she got to know him and learned he earned his money with hard work. She was just a very judgmental woman towards anyone with money, but considering how her parents are it wasn’t extremely surprising that she had so many issues with billionaires.
Their romance was slow and enjoyable outside of those few issues. I think they made a good couple and will do a lot of good for the people of Chicago. Overall, a good ending for this series and I look forward to reading the next hockey series from Rothert.
Trigger Warnings: Daphne’s parents are very toxic. Car accident. Olivier’s daughter has depression.
You can also find my reviews at Red-Haired Ash Reads.
Rating: 3 stars - I liked it
When Olivier Durand saves Daphne from a car accident, her whole life changes. She is determined to be single after her nasty breakup with her ex-fiancé but Olivier is determined to show Daphne that he is worth the chance.
This was a quick sports romance. Olivier is the owner of Chicago Blaze and spends his life managing his various businesses and raising his 16 year old daughter. I liked Olivier in the previous books and like him even more now. He is a hard worker, a great father, and very generous with his money. My only complaint with him was that I felt in the beginning of his relationship with Daphne it was a little uncomfortable, for me at least, that he kept giving money to charities in order to convince her to see him. I did think he was a great dad though and wish my father had been that supportive when I was 16.
Daphne is the daughter of a senator and has spent her life wanting to get away from the wealth and privilege that she grew up in. I had some issues with Daphne. I liked that she was determined to help as many people as she could and worked at a homeless shelter. Her reasoning for pushing Olivier away because of his money was a little childish, especially after she got to know him and learned he earned his money with hard work. She was just a very judgmental woman towards anyone with money, but considering how her parents are it wasn’t extremely surprising that she had so many issues with billionaires.
Their romance was slow and enjoyable outside of those few issues. I think they made a good couple and will do a lot of good for the people of Chicago. Overall, a good ending for this series and I look forward to reading the next hockey series from Rothert.
Trigger Warnings: Daphne’s parents are very toxic. Car accident. Olivier’s daughter has depression.
You can also find my reviews at Red-Haired Ash Reads.
bookbae96's review
4.0
I was first introduced to author Brenda Rothert via her hockey series, Fire On Ice, and was so happy that she brought us back to the arena when she gave us the Chicago Blaze series. Each book, each character, has been so unique and such an integral part of the team, and I was sorry to see the end of it. But then, then...Brenda delighted all of us die-hard Blazers by giving us the story of Olivier Durand, successful businessman and owner of the Blaze. He's popped up here and there throughout the series, and I am so glad that he spoke loudly enough in Brenda's author ear to earn his own book, because he is all that. Smart, successful, not a kid, great dad, hockey fan, and, oh, yes, hot. I mean, total package. Plus, y'all, he's French. Yep. Color me a goner.
Then there's Daphne Barrington. She's pretty awesome in her own right. Not one to rest in her privilege, Daphne is working to do real good in the world, and is smart, savvy, and beautiful as well. Sure, they may have been introduced to each other in a less-than-desirable situation, but it doesn't take long for Olivier to realize that Daphne is just what, or who, he needs in his life, and is willing to do what it takes to help her feel the same.
Brenda did such a nice job with this story. Rather than being simply a wrap-up to an enjoyable series, OLIVIER is the story that was needed to bring things full circle, and also segue to the next awesome series, Sin City Saints. More hockey, more awesomeness, and I can't wait. In the meantime, if you haven't had a chance to read all about Olivier and his Blaze players, do it. Sports, love, steam, all mixed nicely, and worth the read. Enjoy... ❤️
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