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bianca89279's review against another edition
2.0
2.5 boring, predictable stars
This book was tedious. It felt like it was never going to end. There was no chemistry between the two protagonists, Carolina - a fashion designer and Drew - an ice hockey player. There is not much happening in this book. And yet it's such a long book. There are lots of sex scenes. LOTS! But even those became tedious.
The writing wasn't bad, it's just that the characters and the plot were lacking.
This book was tedious. It felt like it was never going to end. There was no chemistry between the two protagonists, Carolina - a fashion designer and Drew - an ice hockey player. There is not much happening in this book. And yet it's such a long book. There are lots of sex scenes. LOTS! But even those became tedious.
The writing wasn't bad, it's just that the characters and the plot were lacking.
krbeers4's review against another edition
4.0
I really liked this one. I loved the characters and the way they interacted, and I really loved that it didn't feel like the same story as the rest of the series.
desiree_mcl's review
4.0
4.25 stars.
The Play-by-Play series is a hit or miss series for me. The first couple books I loved, the next couple were ok, and then the books in between were a mix of hits and misses.
Melting the Ice is an absolute hit! Couldn't put it down.
Carolina is an up incoming fashion designer. Drew is her brother's best friend and a hockey player. They had a one night stand back in college, one that Carolina didn't want to be a one night stand but Drew left in the morning and moved on breaking Carolina's heart. Now, thanks to Gray (Carolina's brother), Drew is a model in her upcoming show.
Right from the beginning I loved the dynamic between Carolina and Drew. She's reluctant to let him in and he wants to help her with her show and make some amends for how he treated her years ago.
The heat passing between them is hot and steamy and I couldn't get enough. Even though they kind of fell into a sex only relationship there was still caring there that could turn into more.
My only issue was
Loved this installment to the series and I cannot wait for Haven and Trevor's book.
The Play-by-Play series is a hit or miss series for me. The first couple books I loved, the next couple were ok, and then the books in between were a mix of hits and misses.
Melting the Ice is an absolute hit! Couldn't put it down.
Carolina is an up incoming fashion designer. Drew is her brother's best friend and a hockey player. They had a one night stand back in college, one that Carolina didn't want to be a one night stand but Drew left in the morning and moved on breaking Carolina's heart. Now, thanks to Gray (Carolina's brother), Drew is a model in her upcoming show.
Right from the beginning I loved the dynamic between Carolina and Drew. She's reluctant to let him in and he wants to help her with her show and make some amends for how he treated her years ago.
The heat passing between them is hot and steamy and I couldn't get enough. Even though they kind of fell into a sex only relationship there was still caring there that could turn into more.
My only issue was
Spoiler
when Drew pulled away from Carolina and used the excuse that he was too focused on her and that's why he and his team were losing the away games. It just kind of came up out of the blue and seemed to only be there so they'd have an issue to pull them apart for a bit.Loved this installment to the series and I cannot wait for Haven and Trevor's book.
timitra's review against another edition
3.0
Rated 3.5 stars
I was so excited to read this book because it's two of my fave tropes in one, best friend's little sister abd and reunited lovers however it didn't live up to my expectations as I found the beginning too repetitious which meant I had trouble getting little into the story. The middle and end were a bit better. The real issue I have with this book is the characters, I don't get why they were attracted to each other or got together for that,there was no chemistry or passion between them, their relationship felt contrived to me.
I was so excited to read this book because it's two of my fave tropes in one, best friend's little sister abd and reunited lovers however it didn't live up to my expectations as I found the beginning too repetitious which meant I had trouble getting little into the story. The middle and end were a bit better. The real issue I have with this book is the characters, I don't get why they were attracted to each other or got together for that,there was no chemistry or passion between them, their relationship felt contrived to me.
goodyreads's review against another edition
3.0
The two main characters had a great dynamic, and it was nice to see the guy get so smitten before the woman did in these stories.
My main critique was how conflict didn’t really happen until you’re, like, 80% into the story. Up until then, the only conflict was people speculating if they were together, then it was speculation on how much they like each other, and then them having sex whenever they meet up (although, no complaints there)
Also, I feel like grown men do not talk about relationships and finding “ the one” in the ways that they do so much in this book, not trying to sound sexist or anything, but I couldn’t help but question it.
Overall: good read, well written, the romance was cute, but nothing too stunningly amazing
My main critique was how conflict didn’t really happen until you’re, like, 80% into the story. Up until then, the only conflict was people speculating if they were together, then it was speculation on how much they like each other, and then them having sex whenever they meet up (although, no complaints there)
Also, I feel like grown men do not talk about relationships and finding “ the one” in the ways that they do so much in this book, not trying to sound sexist or anything, but I couldn’t help but question it.
Overall: good read, well written, the romance was cute, but nothing too stunningly amazing
jynx66's review against another edition
4.0
Posted At: Riverina Romantics
My Rating: 4 out of 5 ✩
Heat Rating: 4 out of 5 ❤
What is it about athletes that appeal so much to us? Maybe it’s the chiseled body, the sweat sleeked skin, or maybe their enviable talent with their hands? Yum. I personally agree with all of the above. Let’s toss in a playboy hockey player dead set on winning over the clothing designer he let slip away, and you have the makings of one hot chase.
Carolina is both terrified and excited about her fashion show. It could make or break her career as a designer. With the help of her brother, she now has a model she wanted nothing to do with ever again. Carolina is a workaholic, but with something so important looming, it’s easy to understand why. She is a perfectionist and determined to make sure everything is the best it could possibly be. She was a wonderfully strong woman, but she needed help stepping away from her work to relax. Although she wanted nothing to do with Drew, she always seemed to find herself involved in something with him. At first she fought it, the pain he had caused her in the past almost always interfering. But eventually she realized that Drew, on some level, had changed, and she embraced it and all its possibilities, knowing she might be hurt again. She was beautiful and fun, and always tried to see the positive in everything. In the end, she was rewarded with the best things ever: love.
Drew has always been the carefree kind of guy. He enjoyed life, had fun, and became an amazing hockey player. He’s never had any regrets in his life, except one: Carolina. So when he gets the chance to help her out, he not only jumps at it, he invades her life. He sees how dedicated she is, but he also sees how little she relaxes. Despite the tension between them, he shows her that times have changed, and that sometimes you need to step back and have some fun. He truly cared about Carolina and wanted nothing but the best for her. He proved to her that when it really mattered, he would always be there for her. He loved her deeply, he always had. And he never let anything stand in the way or ultimately winning her heart.
I liked how this story really showed how much Drew had grown and changed. Of course some things scared him, but he never let it truly get in the way. Carolina and him really embraced each other and took a huge step forward in their relationship from their past.
Beautiful.
My Rating: 4 out of 5 ✩
Heat Rating: 4 out of 5 ❤
What is it about athletes that appeal so much to us? Maybe it’s the chiseled body, the sweat sleeked skin, or maybe their enviable talent with their hands? Yum. I personally agree with all of the above. Let’s toss in a playboy hockey player dead set on winning over the clothing designer he let slip away, and you have the makings of one hot chase.
Carolina is both terrified and excited about her fashion show. It could make or break her career as a designer. With the help of her brother, she now has a model she wanted nothing to do with ever again. Carolina is a workaholic, but with something so important looming, it’s easy to understand why. She is a perfectionist and determined to make sure everything is the best it could possibly be. She was a wonderfully strong woman, but she needed help stepping away from her work to relax. Although she wanted nothing to do with Drew, she always seemed to find herself involved in something with him. At first she fought it, the pain he had caused her in the past almost always interfering. But eventually she realized that Drew, on some level, had changed, and she embraced it and all its possibilities, knowing she might be hurt again. She was beautiful and fun, and always tried to see the positive in everything. In the end, she was rewarded with the best things ever: love.
Drew has always been the carefree kind of guy. He enjoyed life, had fun, and became an amazing hockey player. He’s never had any regrets in his life, except one: Carolina. So when he gets the chance to help her out, he not only jumps at it, he invades her life. He sees how dedicated she is, but he also sees how little she relaxes. Despite the tension between them, he shows her that times have changed, and that sometimes you need to step back and have some fun. He truly cared about Carolina and wanted nothing but the best for her. He proved to her that when it really mattered, he would always be there for her. He loved her deeply, he always had. And he never let anything stand in the way or ultimately winning her heart.
I liked how this story really showed how much Drew had grown and changed. Of course some things scared him, but he never let it truly get in the way. Carolina and him really embraced each other and took a huge step forward in their relationship from their past.
Beautiful.
shannon_cocktailsandbooks's review against another edition
4.0
I miss those down and dirty Riley brothers. Even dirty Ty Anderson. A great story with great characters, I just miss the steamy, dirty sex from the first three books.
sten89's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
3.0
laurenjodi's review against another edition
2.0
Melting the Ice
2 Stars
Why do I continue with this series? Maybe its the sensationally sexy covers, or perhaps it is the occasional glimpse of a great couple and engaging storyline as in books #2 Changing the Game and #5 Thrown by a Curve. Unfortunately, Melting the Ice does not provide that elusive story, and the cover does not compensate for the stilted writing (Burton can do so much better) or lackluster characters.
Drew is a narcissistic jerk whose humungous ego knows no bounds, and Carolina is a doormat plain and simple. She forgives Drew’s behavior both past and present far too easily apparently because he looks good in the clothes she designs.
Drew and Carolina’s chemistry is virtually non-existent. There is no real emotion in their relationship, which mainly consists of of a series of mechanical sexcapades in outlandish locations. Simply put, their romance is non-sensical and unbelievable.
The secondary characters are nothing more than window dressing and add absolutely nothing to the story. The updates to Evelyn and Gray’s romance feel as if Burton is merely going through the motions, and the short trip to the Briscoe family is tacked on as a short intro to the next book.
In sum, a contrived, predictable and mundane addition to the series, which is a pity as Burton’s sports romance concept has such tremendous potential.
2 Stars
Why do I continue with this series? Maybe its the sensationally sexy covers, or perhaps it is the occasional glimpse of a great couple and engaging storyline as in books #2 Changing the Game and #5 Thrown by a Curve. Unfortunately, Melting the Ice does not provide that elusive story, and the cover does not compensate for the stilted writing (Burton can do so much better) or lackluster characters.
Drew is a narcissistic jerk whose humungous ego knows no bounds, and Carolina is a doormat plain and simple. She forgives Drew’s behavior both past and present far too easily apparently because he looks good in the clothes she designs.
Drew and Carolina’s chemistry is virtually non-existent. There is no real emotion in their relationship, which mainly consists of of a series of mechanical sexcapades in outlandish locations. Simply put, their romance is non-sensical and unbelievable.
The secondary characters are nothing more than window dressing and add absolutely nothing to the story. The updates to Evelyn and Gray’s romance feel as if Burton is merely going through the motions, and the short trip to the Briscoe family is tacked on as a short intro to the next book.
In sum, a contrived, predictable and mundane addition to the series, which is a pity as Burton’s sports romance concept has such tremendous potential.
maditsnotasun's review against another edition
lighthearted
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
2.5
Why was this actually so bad and why did I actually finish it? From the first chapter the entire plot was predictable. I felt no emotions towards these characters and thought they were so dull. The beginning was so slow because it kept repeating the same shit about Carolina working too much, she never has time, blah blah blah. Like get into the book already. And I honestly never liked Drew. He's gotta be one of my least favorite book boyfriends. Waste of time.