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She’s done it again!!!! Another hockey book for the win! I absolutely loved it and the book was a great start to the series! I love the Cali write the FMC who can stand their ground and be different without being the pick me girls!
So I'm a hockey smut slut (proud to be!!!) and was needing some new books to read. I just happened to see Cali was releasing a new one so I grabbed it real quick. I've read some of her others so I was prepared for the smut. But holy noodle, this one knocked my socks off. Nico is hotness personified and Harper is just the sweetest thing. I love a good forbidden romance and this absolutely ticked that box. They are perfect for each other and I'm glad they got their HEA.
3.5 stars
quick and fun in the beginning but I kinda got bored towards the end
quick and fun in the beginning but I kinda got bored towards the end
Perhaps it was the wrong hockey book to read after Pucking Wrong Number, but my mind was going the dark route because of that book in the beginning since he was coming on so strong, but I was pleasantly surprised.
But, this book was cute. When I think hockey men, I think silent, strong type that hide the feels, but Nico is not that man. It is so refreshing to see in a hockey romance.
Only gave three stars because the I love you seemed to come quickly and the ending dropped off even quicker. Did Nico get in trouble? Whats next! You can't end it there!
Can't wait for Westons book coming our in Feb!
But, this book was cute. When I think hockey men, I think silent, strong type that hide the feels, but Nico is not that man. It is so refreshing to see in a hockey romance.
Only gave three stars because the I love you seemed to come quickly and the ending dropped off even quicker. Did Nico get in trouble? Whats next! You can't end it there!
Can't wait for Westons book coming our in Feb!
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:
No
Unfortunately another stuff your kindle day fail for me. I think I’m done with SYK.
Not for me. Primary gripes:
Not for me. Primary gripes:
- MMC thinking the best way to earn FMC’s interest is to literally sexually harass her in the work place by making her job impossible until she agrees to talk to him. Big ick. I assumed this big of a respect-lacking move wouldn’t happen again and I was correct. But I don’t love when authors write this kind of a thing as cute
- Ocean eyes and blue irises - just say eyes sometimes
- Got very sick of love as the pet name
- In love? That fast? They are still learning such basic things about each other late in the book
- gets 2 stars instead of 1 because I did finish it. But I thought about not finishing several times and I don’t intend to read more of the Orchid Beach series
i’m disappointed. he’s too cocky and not in a hot way
Look. Was this the most amazing book I’ve ever read? No. But it was exactly what I needed. This is good “get out of a reading slump” book. It was a quick read, VERY spicy, no 3rd act break up and of course I won’t read anything without a guaranteed HEA. There wasn’t much plot to this one but that’s exactly what I needed. Were Nico and Harper cringy? Yes. Absolutely. Very syrupy sweet but again! That’s exactly what I wanted!
Also… the MOUTH on that boy
Also… the MOUTH on that boy
Nico & Harper are everything!!!
From their meet cute (at least I see it that way haha), to finding out who the other is afterwards, to fighting their feelings, hiding their relationship (no fraternizing policy), & falling HARD for each other!
I love when a man falls first and hard, and Nico was all about Harper from day 1! He was protective, patient, dirty (in the GOOD way), encouraged her dreams, & made Harper want to love again after her toxic & abusive ex.
While I loved their story, there were a couple things I wanted more of or needed answers to: Nico's repercussions (if any) with his coach, & Harper's ex to see her thriving & him punished for the Vegas game (hopefully!!!)
I can't wait for the next installment of Orchid City!
From their meet cute (at least I see it that way haha), to finding out who the other is afterwards, to fighting their feelings, hiding their relationship (no fraternizing policy), & falling HARD for each other!
I love when a man falls first and hard, and Nico was all about Harper from day 1! He was protective, patient, dirty (in the GOOD way), encouraged her dreams, & made Harper want to love again after her toxic & abusive ex.
While I loved their story, there were a couple things I wanted more of or needed answers to: Nico's repercussions (if any) with his coach, & Harper's ex to see her thriving & him punished for the Vegas game (hopefully!!!)
I can't wait for the next installment of Orchid City!
The read was very quick. I was not a huge fan of Nico. A bit too pushy for my taste. The story definitely had gaps and sounded too good to be true. I like the two perspectives going back and forth. Would have really liked to understand why these two fell for each other. Character development is not all there.