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3.92 AVERAGE
3.92 AVERAGE
emotional
funny
hopeful
inspiring
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:
Yes
Story: 4/5
Spice: 3/5
This was really good! I felt some parts were rushed a bit and a little of the action and character development happened off page which is why I can’t give 5 stars. But overall this book was everything I love in a sports romance.
Would I read more by this author? YES!
Spice: 3/5
This was really good! I felt some parts were rushed a bit and a little of the action and character development happened off page which is why I can’t give 5 stars. But overall this book was everything I love in a sports romance.
Would I read more by this author? YES!
hopeful
lighthearted
medium-paced
emotional
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
More banter please
emotional
fast-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:
Yes
Ugh, I loved mosttt of this but I have a bone to pick about some of it.
Pros: I think they were a good match. I love a good sports romance and the player being a rookie idk just seems special to me. I felt like Maven’s family background was unique in that I haven’t seen a book with something similar. I liked that Vince’s family was so welcoming of Maven and that she flourished so much throughout the book. I loved all the little snippets from the other guys occasionally.
Cons: Sometimes Maven annoyed me, like when she made fun of his pregame ritual in the beginning. Now she claims she wasn’t and maybe I’m being too picky but her behavior here bothered me. I also don’t like when people blame future partners for a past partners mistakes and I felt like she did this. I felt like he should have made her grovel a bit but that’s just me. They had spicy time a lot so I wish it would have been better written in that department. Omggg I forgot to add, she was the most “I’m not like other girls” character ever.
Would have been a 5
Pros: I think they were a good match. I love a good sports romance and the player being a rookie idk just seems special to me. I felt like Maven’s family background was unique in that I haven’t seen a book with something similar. I liked that Vince’s family was so welcoming of Maven and that she flourished so much throughout the book. I loved all the little snippets from the other guys occasionally.
Cons: Sometimes Maven annoyed me, like when she made fun of his pregame ritual in the beginning. Now she claims she wasn’t and maybe I’m being too picky but her behavior here bothered me. I also don’t like when people blame future partners for a past partners mistakes and I felt like she did this. I felt like he should have made her grovel a bit but that’s just me. They had spicy time a lot so I wish it would have been better written in that department. Omggg I forgot to add, she was the most “I’m not like other girls” character ever.
Would have been a 5
emotional
funny
hopeful
inspiring
lighthearted
reflective
slow-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:
Yes
OMG yall VINCE! He has been on my radar for a minute (how could he not with this cover) so I decided to go ahead and start listening to the audio. The narrators were fantastic! This was just such a great read/listen. I could feel the tension between them from the jump. The buildup was pretty epic in this one. I didn't LOVE the idea of using other women to get Maven to make a move, but at the end of the day Vince would come back to her instead of making a mistake. I liked how they pushed each other. These are two characters from opposite sides of the track that actually have a lot in common. I liked the anxiety that Maven experienced because let's be honest- who hasn't had some of those thoughts running through their head. I liked how much Vince kept pushing in the best way. He wasn't taking no for an answer. I also liked that even though he was a playboy he at no point said he wasn't open for a relationship but more that he hadn't found the right person yet. I liked how he was just so much of himself around Maven.
Maven is so close to getting her dream job. She is a social media content journalist and wants to be able to bring awareness to the people that need it in Tampa Bay. She just has to prove herself with her new bosses which starts with a gala for the hockey team. Where she meets none other than Vince Tanev aka Vince Cool. Gosh he just exudes wealthy and snobby. He definitely is only doing this as a PR stunt. Maven thinks she is moving loser to her goal when her bosses let her know that they have struck a deal with the hockey team for her to follow Vince around for a whole month. She has to be with him 24/7. The same guy that pissed her off at the gala. The same one who reminds her of her ex so much. Until he doesnt. Because somehow the community actually knows him. He is kind to them. He has a mini art studio in his condo. He is completely himself around her without hiding anything. He shows her his pregame rituals. And MAN OH MAN is there chemistry. Which she is going to ignore. Until one night she can't. But he sets rules. She has to beg for him. That is the only way he will give in. Well he is going to have to wait for a while...or is he? Because it is becoming clearer and clearer that Maven has met her match in every way.
Vince finds himself immediately drawn to the woman with the yellow dress. He doesn't think he'' ever forget that yellow dress. And he finds himself oddly excited that he gets to spend so much time with her. He finds her intriguing. She fits in with the team. She is down to earth when her walls are down. But for whatever reason she is fighting him. She is fighting this thing between them. He just has to prove to her that he isn't who she thinks he is. They could be together if she would give him a shot.
Favorite Parts:
- the park with Vince's friends
- the reenactment of Ghost scene at the wheel
- the gym at the stadium scene
- when Maven realizes she was wrong about Vince
- how Vince stands up for her
I really enjoyed this intro to a new "world." These characters and ALL of the characters were just fantastic. I am wondering if Livie will get a book? I heard that book 4 is Aleks and then Carter and Coach. Maybe Livie and Coach?? I am here for whatever journey Kandi takes us on. I hope you enjoy this one as much as I did!!
Maven is so close to getting her dream job. She is a social media content journalist and wants to be able to bring awareness to the people that need it in Tampa Bay. She just has to prove herself with her new bosses which starts with a gala for the hockey team. Where she meets none other than Vince Tanev aka Vince Cool. Gosh he just exudes wealthy and snobby. He definitely is only doing this as a PR stunt. Maven thinks she is moving loser to her goal when her bosses let her know that they have struck a deal with the hockey team for her to follow Vince around for a whole month. She has to be with him 24/7. The same guy that pissed her off at the gala. The same one who reminds her of her ex so much. Until he doesnt. Because somehow the community actually knows him. He is kind to them. He has a mini art studio in his condo. He is completely himself around her without hiding anything. He shows her his pregame rituals. And MAN OH MAN is there chemistry. Which she is going to ignore. Until one night she can't. But he sets rules. She has to beg for him. That is the only way he will give in. Well he is going to have to wait for a while...or is he? Because it is becoming clearer and clearer that Maven has met her match in every way.
Vince finds himself immediately drawn to the woman with the yellow dress. He doesn't think he'' ever forget that yellow dress. And he finds himself oddly excited that he gets to spend so much time with her. He finds her intriguing. She fits in with the team. She is down to earth when her walls are down. But for whatever reason she is fighting him. She is fighting this thing between them. He just has to prove to her that he isn't who she thinks he is. They could be together if she would give him a shot.
Favorite Parts:
- the park with Vince's friends
- the reenactment of Ghost scene at the wheel
- the gym at the stadium scene
- when Maven realizes she was wrong about Vince
- how Vince stands up for her
I really enjoyed this intro to a new "world." These characters and ALL of the characters were just fantastic. I am wondering if Livie will get a book? I heard that book 4 is Aleks and then Carter and Coach. Maybe Livie and Coach?? I am here for whatever journey Kandi takes us on. I hope you enjoy this one as much as I did!!
emotional
medium-paced
I loved Vince with every fiber in my body. Maven wasn’t my favorite but I was able to tolerate her. She has her own demons to get over, and it took her 85% of the book to reach that goal.
Liked the story. FMC was to much sometimes and unnecessary means to MMC sometimes.
New to me author
Pace, pace, pace…
This is a new to me author and the pace of the story was actually crazy! But I’m glad I did dnf. I did find it interesting and it entertained me somewhat, I will read the next book and see how I feel.
MK had a lot of emotional baggage from her last major breakup that just wouldn’t allow her to admit to being head over heels with VT but they sorted it in the end, it just took a while to get there!
Pace, pace, pace…
This is a new to me author and the pace of the story was actually crazy! But I’m glad I did dnf. I did find it interesting and it entertained me somewhat, I will read the next book and see how I feel.
MK had a lot of emotional baggage from her last major breakup that just wouldn’t allow her to admit to being head over heels with VT but they sorted it in the end, it just took a while to get there!