3.83 AVERAGE

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bookscoffeebrews's review

4.0

I love this little series set in Palm Springs. A big part of loving this book is that I had Aunts who lived in Palm Springs growing up. My family and I as I got older I would go there often. This book just brought so many memories back.

Connor is a retired hockey player who is now a single dad of five year old Elodie. Connor can be a bit grumpy at times but aren’t we all. He is also part owner of a hockey team. Isabella aka as Isa as she has come to Palm Springs to finisher her Master’s degree in Physical Therapy. She is working at a local clinic and also as an intern for the hockey team. Connor and Isa meet while she working with the hockey team. As time goes by and sparks fly, Connor and Isa slowly get to know each other which may be good or bad. As Connor and Isa’s relationship begins Isa is very reluctant as is an arrogant Connor but things turn around as Connor slowly becomes less grumpy and arrogant. Connor starts to let Isa into his life and she meets his daughter whom she finds sweet and adorable. As time goes by Connor finally admits that he has been infatuated with Isa since he met her but she wanted nothing to do with him. Connor with the help of Isa’s father, who works for Connor, were able to turn things around. Connor and Isa relationship grows and they become blissfully happy.

The chemistry was amazing especially when they gave into their attraction for each other. It was nice to see this relationship evolve even with a 10 year age gap between Connor and Isa. This was a fun book to read.

Thank you Netgalley, Smart Mouth Publishing LLC and J.L. Brannick for the ARC.
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jbow91's review

4.0

Another great addition to the Palm Springs Poolside series.
Single dad retired hockey player - sign me up!
I loved both 'Belly' and Connor, but little Elodie definitely stole the show.
Crossing my fingers for a Titus book next 🤞🏻

Thank you to J.L. Brannick for allowing me to read this book before it's release date.