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3.93 AVERAGE
3.93 AVERAGE
emotional
funny
lighthearted
medium-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
emotional
hopeful
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
adventurous
funny
lighthearted
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
No
Holy chemistry Batman! Sin Bin is the fourth book of the Carolina Comets series and my favorite one yet.
Emilia and Owen have your typical meet at a bar with undeniable chemistry, resulting in one wild and crazy weekend together...until discovering they're both connected to the Comets, causing them to stay away from each other for the next 2.5 years.
There's a few flashbacks to help establish their history and explain their non-relationship status now. I'm a sucker for forced proximity, and that's pretty much what they're forced into when they have to work together for a league feature.
I enjoyed their genuine connection, and the heat of it nearly scorched my Kindle! Here's a few of the reasons to one-click this book immediately and you won't regret it:
**Forbidden romance
**Age gap
**Workplace romance
**Strong female lead
**Sports romance
**Open door...need I say more?
Emilia and Owen have your typical meet at a bar with undeniable chemistry, resulting in one wild and crazy weekend together...until discovering they're both connected to the Comets, causing them to stay away from each other for the next 2.5 years.
There's a few flashbacks to help establish their history and explain their non-relationship status now. I'm a sucker for forced proximity, and that's pretty much what they're forced into when they have to work together for a league feature.
I enjoyed their genuine connection, and the heat of it nearly scorched my Kindle! Here's a few of the reasons to one-click this book immediately and you won't regret it:
**Forbidden romance
**Age gap
**Workplace romance
**Strong female lead
**Sports romance
**Open door...need I say more?
funny
lighthearted
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Complicated
emotional
funny
lighthearted
reflective
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Social media manager Emilia Anderson's boss is leaving at the end of the current hockey season, and she's being considered to take over as head of the Carolina Comets' media relations department. To prove she can handle the position, Emilia must convince Comets player Owen Smith to agree to an in-depth profile. It's not easy, but Emilia manages to convince the ultra-private Smith to go along with the request. The only problem is that the Comets organization recently implemented a new policy prohibiting staff from dating the players because of an incident with one of Emilia's former co-workers, and Emilia already broke it when she had a secret fling with Smith shortly after she came to work for the team. They've mostly managed to avoid each other ever since, but working closely together on his player profile brings back all of their old feelings. To keep their jobs, they'll have to keep their relationship a secret, but that may prove to be easier said than done.
"Sin Bin" is probably the steamiest Teagan Hunter book I've read so far. Smith was quite the dirty talker! Hockey was the great love of his life, but at 38, he knew that he was quickly approaching the end of his playing career. Loneliness started to creep in around the edges as he contemplated what came next for him, and surprisingly, Emilia could sympathize. She was lonely too after focusing almost exclusively on her career since moving to town after a bad breakup, and I think that was a big part of what drew them together. Even knowing that the relationship was likely to blow up in their faces, I couldn't help rooting for them to end up together, so their happy ending was very satisfying.
Overall, I enjoyed "Sin Bin" and recommend it for all fans of contemporary/sports romance and romantic comedy. I'm really looking forward to the next book in the series, which will feature Smith's teammate Miller. He's been a favorite of mine since the beginning of the series, and I can't wait to find out what's in store for him.
*Review copy provided by the author via Valentine PR. All opinions expressed are my own.
"Sin Bin" is probably the steamiest Teagan Hunter book I've read so far. Smith was quite the dirty talker! Hockey was the great love of his life, but at 38, he knew that he was quickly approaching the end of his playing career. Loneliness started to creep in around the edges as he contemplated what came next for him, and surprisingly, Emilia could sympathize. She was lonely too after focusing almost exclusively on her career since moving to town after a bad breakup, and I think that was a big part of what drew them together. Even knowing that the relationship was likely to blow up in their faces, I couldn't help rooting for them to end up together, so their happy ending was very satisfying.
Overall, I enjoyed "Sin Bin" and recommend it for all fans of contemporary/sports romance and romantic comedy. I'm really looking forward to the next book in the series, which will feature Smith's teammate Miller. He's been a favorite of mine since the beginning of the series, and I can't wait to find out what's in store for him.
*Review copy provided by the author via Valentine PR. All opinions expressed are my own.
fast-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
4.75⭐️/5⭐️
My 12th my anticipated read of the year. I loved Smith and Emilia, literally been waiting for them since like forever. This was such a short, simple, sweet, steamy read. I loved everything. I loved them and their relationship and I loved the teams found family trope.
SPOILERS AHEAD:
Things I liked:
- “Because despite all the reasons I shouldn’t, I still want her.”
- “He’s always scowling at everyone.” “Except you.”
- Smith saying he’ll do the player profile as long as it’s Emilia doing it
- “Screw it.” Then his mouth is on mine”
- “It’s cute. She’s cute.”
- “but there’s something about her that makes me want to know everything she has to tell me.”
- Smith being jealous of Dom the security guard who gave Emilia a jacket while she was taking pictures
- “Even though I shouldn’t, I love seeing him so riled up over me.”
- “I’m pissed because I let myself get upset about Emilia wearing somebody else’s jacket.”
- “Because I can’t forget you, Emilia. No matter how hard I try…I can’t.”
- Hollis’ mom thinking Smith was Emilia’s boyfriend at Christmas
- “Reminding you who you belong to.” Then I crush my mouth to hers.”
- “Hanging above the fireplace isn’t a TV like you’d normally see in someone’s house. No. It’s our puzzle.”
- “I step into her, tucking a knuckle under her chin and tipping her head up until her eyes meet mine.”
- “I want her laughs. I want her smiles. I want her. Need her. Crave her.”
- Their texts to each other are hilarious
- “Boys in books are just better,” I say.”
- Scout and Macie’s friendship (the daughter of the donut shop), love how they send each other notes
- “Good. Then it’s settled: you don’t care that I’m a young spring chicken, and I don’t care that you groan every time you stand.”
- “Especially not admitting that maybe—just maybe—I’m steadily falling for Emilia.”
- “and going so many days without seeing Smith feels wrong. I miss him.”
- “I miss everything about her, and I have no fucking clue if I’ll ever stop.”
- “I know I’m in love with her. That’s not that difficult to figure out, not with the way she makes me feel.”
- “His eyes drift just to the right and away from the camera. God, I couldn’t see it then, but I do now. The look he gives me is…”
- “Because I miss him. Because I think I might love him.”
- “I retired from the NHL for you, and I love you and shit.”
- “Smith is there to catch me before I can fall. “Thank fuck,” he mutters, wrapping me in his arms and crushing his mouth to mine.”
- “Because I choose you.”
- “Like really, really love you. I have for a while, I think. Hell, maybe I even fell that first weekend.”
- “I love you,” he whispers against my lips “And I love you more…Owen.”
- Smith being an assistant video coach for the Comets, love that (reminds me of Jason Speeza)
- The groups retirement party for Smith
- “While I might love the game of hockey and you guys too, there’s someone else I love more. And I’d choose her every time.”
- “I kiss the tip of her nose. “Well, I love you.” She sighs, falling against me. “And I love you, Owen.” And I know at this moment that I’ll choose her for the rest of my life.”
hopeful
lighthearted
relaxing
fast-paced
Loveable characters:
Yes
I don't have much to say other than I loved this book. It was fun to read. It had sweet and sexy all wrapped up in one. I loved the dynamic between Smith and Emilia.
funny
lighthearted
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
No
Teagan Hunter never fails. Smith and Emilia's chemistry is palpable and the praise kink is 👌🔥
Also cannot wait for Miller's story!
Also cannot wait for Miller's story!
I enjoy all of the stories this author writes. I'm not sure if it is because it's 200F outside and the inside of a hockey rink sounds incredible, if her writing is more succinct, or if there are other factors at play, but this is my favorite series and I do believe this is my favorite book in the series.
I'm not a huge hockey fan IRL, but I have found myself going down the rabbit hole of what hockey players look like without helmets. Egads.
This well written, purposefully driven, one sitting read held my attention from beginning to end.
I absolutely recommend this series, this book, and this author.
I'm not a huge hockey fan IRL, but I have found myself going down the rabbit hole of what hockey players look like without helmets. Egads.
This well written, purposefully driven, one sitting read held my attention from beginning to end.
I absolutely recommend this series, this book, and this author.