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3.74 AVERAGE
3.74 AVERAGE
medium-paced
Aiden and Sage are adorable. The third act was a bit silly, since the forced break up wasn't really needed. Im most certainly hooked on this series.
I thought this was so cute! Loved the superstition and the banter between the main characters! ❤️
funny
lighthearted
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Plot
Strong character development:
Complicated
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
No
I listened to the audio version of this book.
My Lucky #13 is a fun read that’s a little cheesy at times, but in a comforting way. After reading a couple romcoms that had some more serious undertones, this is exactly what I needed! The pre-game superstition that Aiden needed Saige’s help with was unique 😂
I liked the friendship that developed between Aiden and Saige before things became physical. It was a slow burn, but the spicy scenes were worth it!
There were a couple aspects I didn’t love, including the 3rd act break-up. It didn’t seem necessary since the issue was resolved in the next chapter. Like what was the point?
That said, I plan to continue the series and read others by Piper Rayne.
CW: Mention of suicide attempt and bullying of a family member.
My Lucky #13 is a fun read that’s a little cheesy at times, but in a comforting way. After reading a couple romcoms that had some more serious undertones, this is exactly what I needed! The pre-game superstition that Aiden needed Saige’s help with was unique 😂
I liked the friendship that developed between Aiden and Saige before things became physical. It was a slow burn, but the spicy scenes were worth it!
There were a couple aspects I didn’t love, including the 3rd act break-up. It didn’t seem necessary since the issue was resolved in the next chapter. Like what was the point?
That said, I plan to continue the series and read others by Piper Rayne.
CW: Mention of suicide attempt and bullying of a family member.
funny
lighthearted
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
I could feel myself falling into a reading slump and wanted to read something that would prevent me from falling down that rabbit hole. I needed something fluffy and less dark since I’ve been on a dark romance kick and knew I should have been switching it up before I got burnt out from that subgenre. I’m thankful for Piper Rayne’s My Lucky #13. The first full-length novel to their Hockey Hotties series perked me back up and had me smiling like the Cheshire cat from Alice in Wonderland. It also helped to listen to the audiobook and to have the narrators, Jason Clarke and Savannah Peachwood, bring the characters to life. I’m recently a new fan of the duo Piper Rayne, and I’m working my way through their backlist.
Storyline/My Thoughts: Imagine you are a Hockey Player and are at risk of being traded since you are not performing anymore. You’re even the team captain, but the owner doesn’t care. He wants results. You meet a beautiful woman at an NYE party, and instead of kissing her, she throws white wine in your face. After that incident, you start performing again on the ice and now have to have that woman repeat the process of throwing white wine in your face. The issue is that she thinks you are crazy, and she’s dating your agent. This is the case with the MMC in My Lucky #13. Poor Aidan Drake wants to avoid getting traded and doesn’t believe in superstitions usually, but this one, he does, especially since he’s on a winning streak. Saige, the FMC, thinks Aidan is crazy and doesn’t want anything to do with him, which includes throwing a drink. She has reasons for staying away from the sexy hockey team captain of Florida Fury. He’s like all other celebrities and has women flocking to him. She refuses to date another athlete since she was burned by one before.
I gobbled up Aidan and Saige’s story thanks to the audiobook. It didn’t take long to listen to since the narrators made it enjoyable. I loved Aidan’s character immediately, even when I was introduced to him in the prequel. I knew he wasn’t like all the other hockey players that were being introduced when it came to women. He was solely for his career until he met Saige. He knew she was off-limits, so he waited patiently for her but never gave up. No, there is no cheating in this book.
Saige’s character was driven, too, and was all about her job. She didn’t have her heart into dating, even the guy she was seeing. After hearing what happened to her when it came to her ex-boyfriend, I could understand why she had trust issues. She had to guard her heart and focus on her job, but Aidan Drake was handsome and very convincing. I don’t know how she could handle holding off for so long with him because there was no way I could.
Aidan and Saige are complete opposites as far as careers fit perfectly, though, and it seemed they were fated to meet. I usually have issues with slow-burn romances because I tend to be impatient and want the characters to realize they like each other. Not with this book. The authors did a great job building the romance and having the two characters get to know each other first. It wasn’t instant, and the two characters needed to work things out.
The ending bugged me a bit; if I were Saige, I would have made Aidan grovel. He took advice from someone else over what his heart was telling him. It almost bit his butt. Other than the fast-paced over the too quick ending, I enjoyed this book. I enjoyed it so much that I’m giving it 4.5 stars and will be making time to read the rest of this series. I need more Hockey Hotties. However, Aidan Drake may be the top hottie unless one of his other teammates wins me over.
Standalone or Part of Series: It’s part of the Hockey Hotties series, but each can be read as a standalone.
Steam/Spice: 🌶 🌶
Genre(s)/Trope(s)/Element(s): Contemporary Romance. Sports Romance. Hockey Romance. Slow Burn Romance. Opposite’s Attract. Celebrity Romance. Hockey Player MMC. Social Media Specialist/Manager FMC.
Would I recommend this book? Yes. If you love Hockey Romance stories where the MMC flirts and tries to win over the FMC, this story may be for you. It is a slow-burn romance, so spice comes later. Don’t let that deter you because Aidan may convince you he’s worth the wait. 😉
Favorite Quote(s): “Because I want you so bad I can’t see straight. I want you under me, over me, in the shower, bent over the bed. Any way I can get you. Do you really not see that?”
It feels as though we were two lost puzzle pieces who found each other in a land of misfits.
funny
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
adventurous
funny
lighthearted
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
There’s just something about sports romances that I love every time. I don’t care if it’s the exact same template as most sports romances out there I’ll still eat it up.
This one did not disappoint. There’s nothing new really in the book but I did like the concept of her being his superstition. They were cute together and although I wouldn’t have gone to the game at the end there, I thought I was still very adorable.
There was very low angst and no OW drama so it’s a fairly light read but if you love sports romances I’d definitely reconnect this!
This one did not disappoint. There’s nothing new really in the book but I did like the concept of her being his superstition. They were cute together and although I wouldn’t have gone to the game at the end there, I thought I was still very adorable.
There was very low angst and no OW drama so it’s a fairly light read but if you love sports romances I’d definitely reconnect this!
Love this hockey romance. I love Aiden. Can't wait to read about the other hockey guys. So frickin fantastic.
lighthearted
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
No
Loveable characters:
No
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
| I have high hope for My Lucky #13. Sadly I only enjoyed it OK. It is noy bad but not great either.
What is missing is the groveling. The chemistry between Aidan and Sage is missing.
The plot also needs more twist and drama. Good thing the lenght of this book is short.
Not a great start for my first book in 2022.
What is missing is the groveling. The chemistry between Aidan and Sage is missing.
The plot also needs more twist and drama. Good thing the lenght of this book is short.
Not a great start for my first book in 2022.