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The Trouble with #9 by Piper Rayne

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beyondevak's review

5.0

Quick Summary: A hockey bad boy meets his match

My Review: The Trouble with # 9 by Piper Rayne is book 2 in the Hockey Hotties series.

About the Book: A Russian hockey player with an attitude falls for his therapist. Because of a tragedy in his past, he has stalled in the relationship department. After she hears him confess that he does not love her, he fears he may have lost the only woman he has ever loved.

My Final Say: This was a really good book. I loved the backgrounds of the leads. Their stories were so rich with loss and emotions. The mother's advice was a pivotal moment. Readers who enjoy romances with a bit of heat and character growth will adore this one.

Other: Getting to know the teammates got me even more interested in this series.

Rating: 4.5/5
Recommend: Yes
Audience: A
Series: Yes
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rawriianna's review against another edition

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emotional funny inspiring lighthearted reflective medium-paced

Plot- or character-driven? Character
Strong character development? It's complicated
Loveable characters? Yes
Diverse cast of characters? Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

5.0

rawriianna's review

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funny lighthearted medium-paced

Plot- or character-driven? Character
Strong character development? It's complicated
Loveable characters? Yes
Diverse cast of characters? Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

5.0

laura_devouring_books_crumpets's review against another edition

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5.0

Second book on this awesome series by Piper Rayne I absolutely loved Maksin the Hot jock with Paisley the Hot Doc

dmurdock1997's review against another edition

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emotional funny lighthearted medium-paced

Plot- or character-driven? Character
Strong character development? Yes
Loveable characters? Yes
Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.0

books_and_more_books_byt's review against another edition

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5.0

The Trouble with #9 is the second book in the new Hockey Hotties series. This writing duo certainly scored again with another steamy hockey romance. It can be read as a stand-alone but once you start the series you will want to read all the books. It was a fast-paced and easy-to-read book with wonderful characters. I was so excited to read this book after reading the prequel Countdown to a Kiss. Maksim was so hot-tempered and aggressive on the ice and I enjoyed seeing this side of him. He was sweet and tried to protect all his friends and loved ones. He was a protector by nature and felt responsible when he could not keep them safe. He let that guilt control him and his emotions. Paisley was so sweet and the perfect match for Maksim. She had her own baggage from the past that she had to overcome. The end of the book sets the stage for Ford’s story and I cannot wait for him to finally realize what he needs is right in front of him.
I received an ARC and am willingly leaving a review. All thoughts and opinions are my own.