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trudyd's review
5.0
Laces and Lace is a book fueled by animosity that started in the prequel, Entangled in the Laces. Karson King and Lacey Martin met and fell in love in College. She was ready to follow him to the NHL until her controlling father interfered. Nine years later a chance meeting reunites them in a love that never died. Her father broke them up before, but now he is out to destroy Karson. Nate Martin is the poster child for terrible father-in-law. The lengths that he goes to keep control over his daughter is scary. I can't tell you how many times I wanted to reach through the pages and teach Nate a lesson. That hatred was inspired by the wirting of a very talented author. Toni Aleo's ability to make her characters real is amazing. I wanted to cheer and help Karson during the conficts. I wanted to shake sense into Lacey. I wanted to keep Rachel away from Lacey. And I wanted to thank Grady for realizing how happy Karson made Lacey. Laces and Lace is a beautiful romance, with a happy ever after that is earned, not given.
It seems like yesterday that I fell in love with Carson King. Today I fell in love all over again thanks the listening to the Audio book. It made my drive from California to Oregon a joy instead of a burden(6-25-2019)
It seems like yesterday that I fell in love with Carson King. Today I fell in love all over again thanks the listening to the Audio book. It made my drive from California to Oregon a joy instead of a burden(6-25-2019)
tinalynn510's review
3.0
Not my favorite of this series. I think this book was very overdramatic and too much back and forth. I couldn't stand Lacey half the time but couldn't stand her family (minus Grady and the kids) plus Rachel the whole time!
I love this series, but this book was kind of a mess.
I love this series, but this book was kind of a mess.
pale_atlantis's review against another edition
1.0
you mean to tell me this homophobic swill was published in 2014? like less than 10 years ago 2014?
even without that it would have gotten 2 stars at the most because god DAMN if these people weren’t dumb as all hell
even without that it would have gotten 2 stars at the most because god DAMN if these people weren’t dumb as all hell
jetenold's review
3.0
I liked this one, but it wasn't my favorite of the series by any means. I was not a huge fan of how wishy/washy she was.
stumpfed's review
5.0
Wow. Toni does it again! What an amazing tribute to survivors! Oh, and scorching HAWT as only Toni can do!
jeannethinks's review
3.0
I've really enjoyed the series, but this book was hard to finish. It seemed to drag in places and Lacey was whiney and always seemed to be crying. Really hoping the rest of the series is more on track with the first books.
jothompson37's review
5.0
Earlier in the year, I bought Seduced by the Game. Proceeds from this anthology of eight hockey-centric novellas went to support the fight against cancer. Great cause, right? I mean seriously, there isn’t a person on this green earth who’s life hasn’t been touched by cancer in one way or another.
I read the Tangled in Laces novella and have been impatiently awaiting the rest of Lacey and Karson’s story. I was so excited for the release of Laces and Lace that I decided to reread the whole Assassins series in preparation. I was only at book 2 when Laces and Lace was released early, but I forged ahead and am so glad I reacquainted myself with the previous books and the awesome characters that are like a second family.
The continuation of Karson & Lacey’s story did not disappoint. As they bump into one another, the sparks fly just as brightly as they did in the Tangled in Laces (the prequel in included in Laces and Lace for anyone who didn’t buy the anthology, and you get to donate $1 to fight cancer for the Nashville Predators Foundation for Pediatric Cancer research). Win/Win in my opinion!
Their journey to their happily ever after is not an easy one. The odds are stacked against them with living in different cities, careers that take them away for lengthy amounts of time, and disapproving relatives. But you can feel their love at the turn of every page. They say it often, and really, who wouldn’t want to constantly remind their one true love of how much they are cared for, after a 9 year hiatus? They have such a connection. There is so much chemistry between these two, and even as the story progresses, the steaminess of their interactions does not dissipate at all.
Toni, you absolutely amaze me. I read about 300 books a year, and you are one of a few select group of authors where I one-click your next release without hesitation. Your name on a book is a guarantee that I’m going to be entertained for hours, embrace a new story, fall in love with the characters, accept their flaws, hope they overcome them and root for their HEA. I become totally immersed into their story, often times taking a break after each chapter in hopes of prolonging the adventure!
And if you still aren’t convinced that this is the story for you, there is a new leading man to keep an eye on: JT. OMG did I love his antics! I can’t wait to read his story!
I read the Tangled in Laces novella and have been impatiently awaiting the rest of Lacey and Karson’s story. I was so excited for the release of Laces and Lace that I decided to reread the whole Assassins series in preparation. I was only at book 2 when Laces and Lace was released early, but I forged ahead and am so glad I reacquainted myself with the previous books and the awesome characters that are like a second family.
The continuation of Karson & Lacey’s story did not disappoint. As they bump into one another, the sparks fly just as brightly as they did in the Tangled in Laces (the prequel in included in Laces and Lace for anyone who didn’t buy the anthology, and you get to donate $1 to fight cancer for the Nashville Predators Foundation for Pediatric Cancer research). Win/Win in my opinion!
Their journey to their happily ever after is not an easy one. The odds are stacked against them with living in different cities, careers that take them away for lengthy amounts of time, and disapproving relatives. But you can feel their love at the turn of every page. They say it often, and really, who wouldn’t want to constantly remind their one true love of how much they are cared for, after a 9 year hiatus? They have such a connection. There is so much chemistry between these two, and even as the story progresses, the steaminess of their interactions does not dissipate at all.
Toni, you absolutely amaze me. I read about 300 books a year, and you are one of a few select group of authors where I one-click your next release without hesitation. Your name on a book is a guarantee that I’m going to be entertained for hours, embrace a new story, fall in love with the characters, accept their flaws, hope they overcome them and root for their HEA. I become totally immersed into their story, often times taking a break after each chapter in hopes of prolonging the adventure!
And if you still aren’t convinced that this is the story for you, there is a new leading man to keep an eye on: JT. OMG did I love his antics! I can’t wait to read his story!
geo_ix's review
3.0
3.5 stars for the over the top newlywed gooey kinda love that irritated the shite outta me
honey1382's review
3.0
This is a sweet second chance romance but it mostly just made me mad. I don't like Lacey's ambivalence with her family and that she has such a poor self image. By the end we know why, but still it's pretty annoying to read for that many pages.
kara_hildebrand's review
5.0
4.5 Stars
Neither Lacey or Karson have been able to really move on from each other; they both lost pieces of their hearts when Karson left 9 years ago. Karson has to go back to Chicago for a game and they literally run into each other. It's as if time hasn't passed at all. They are instantly drawn back together and they swear to make it work this time. Lacey still doesn’t know the reason that Karson left all those years ago and Karson is afraid to tell her. It doesn't stop them from vowing to move forward together despite their differences and the past. Can love conquer all for these 2 amazingly strong, willful people? Will the truth of the past make Lacey choose between Karson and her family?
I loved seeing the players from the other Assassin books! Philip being my absolute favorite! The only thing about this book that I didn't really care for was Rachel. I know she's being loyal to Lacey's father, but she is supposed to be Lacey's best friend and sister-in-law. I was bothered by her obnoxious behavior and her lack of support a best friend of over 10 years should have. She was selfish and didn't care that Lacey was happy and I wanted to smack her. Karson was the most patient, sweet leading man I have read in a while. He and Lacey have awesome chemistry and hilarious banter.
He had door-busting shoulders, toned and thick in the most delicious way. He was magnificent.
"Maybe I was, but it's different this time. I actually have this feeling in my chest for her."
"You're right, but Karson, you are the one that took my heart."
"And I don't plan on ever giving it back."
"Yes, we will. How will we survive?"
"One orgasm at a time, " she said.
"My love for you is so big and abundant that it takes over my soul, my own being. You are everything to me. My heart, my soul, my existence is made to love you."
Neither Lacey or Karson have been able to really move on from each other; they both lost pieces of their hearts when Karson left 9 years ago. Karson has to go back to Chicago for a game and they literally run into each other. It's as if time hasn't passed at all. They are instantly drawn back together and they swear to make it work this time. Lacey still doesn’t know the reason that Karson left all those years ago and Karson is afraid to tell her. It doesn't stop them from vowing to move forward together despite their differences and the past. Can love conquer all for these 2 amazingly strong, willful people? Will the truth of the past make Lacey choose between Karson and her family?
I loved seeing the players from the other Assassin books! Philip being my absolute favorite! The only thing about this book that I didn't really care for was Rachel. I know she's being loyal to Lacey's father, but she is supposed to be Lacey's best friend and sister-in-law. I was bothered by her obnoxious behavior and her lack of support a best friend of over 10 years should have. She was selfish and didn't care that Lacey was happy and I wanted to smack her. Karson was the most patient, sweet leading man I have read in a while. He and Lacey have awesome chemistry and hilarious banter.
He had door-busting shoulders, toned and thick in the most delicious way. He was magnificent.
"Maybe I was, but it's different this time. I actually have this feeling in my chest for her."
"You're right, but Karson, you are the one that took my heart."
"And I don't plan on ever giving it back."
"Yes, we will. How will we survive?"
"One orgasm at a time, " she said.
"My love for you is so big and abundant that it takes over my soul, my own being. You are everything to me. My heart, my soul, my existence is made to love you."