Reviews with content warning for Sexual content - Him

I had high hopes for this book after seeing it recommended so much so I was blindsided by all the misogyny. I'm never happy to read misogyny in a romance, but there are books where it is at least somewhat related to the plot or something directed at a main character to make the reader root for them, something the main character has to overcome, whatever. Not great, but make it matter. But to just have our two male "heros" be the ones saying it and for none of those comments to serve the plot in anyway whatsoever? Took me out of the story every time (and there were so many!) and just left a bad taste in my mouth. Was it just to try to build personalities for the characters? Young hockey bros will be bros? I will not be checking out the sequel and will proceed with caution for both of these authors in the future.

On a lighter note, overall pretty steamy, but some of those scenes included some hilariously cringe lines.

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froggydanny's review against another edition

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hopeful lighthearted medium-paced

Strong character development? Yes
Loveable characters? Yes
Diverse cast of characters? No
Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

3.25

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nitzanschwarz's review against another edition

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funny lighthearted relaxing 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

4.0

I really enjoyed this one! It was hot, but the sexual attraction wasn't really all there was to these characters. I was also pleasantly surprised that no issue was stretched out for no reason, and they often communicated - and when they didn't, since the book is dual POV, as a reader you understood where they were coming from. In general, I found Jamie and Wes really lovable and fun, and if I had to criticize something, I guess it'll be that the book almost felt like they were the only characters in it. No one else got enough screen time to make a big impression.

Also, if you're scared of reading "sports" books, this is one of the least daunting ones you can find. There was very little actual Sports taking place within these pages lol.

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kaitlyng's review

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funny lighthearted fast-paced

Plot- or character-driven? Character
Strong character development? Yes
Loveable characters? Yes
Diverse cast of characters? N/A
Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.0

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parasolcrafter's review against another edition

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emotional 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

2.5

this book was definitely...fine. its nothing groundbreaking, its nothing spectacular, but its not horrible either. its just...a fine book. i didnt know it would be so sex-heavy when i got into it so it was a little jarring - it really does turn out to be more porn that substance near the halfway mark - which is fine, i just wish everything else would have been developed more. like there should have been more tension and angst before there was any relationship development, but for what this book is, its okay. i guess the other books in the series can go more into depth on the two characters, but i dont have much hope bc this book was quite shallow :/

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offbrandclubsoda's review against another edition

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lighthearted 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? No

3.0

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shamelesslyash's review

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medium-paced

3.5

Definitely spicy! Loved the story, can't wait to read the next one!

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