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lets9255's review against another edition
2.0
for me
This book was okay. The beginning was interesting. The middle was okay. The ending was eh. It overall was kind of disappointing. I was expecting a lot more. The plot line were kind of lackluster. Overall it was eh. 2/5
This book was okay. The beginning was interesting. The middle was okay. The ending was eh. It overall was kind of disappointing. I was expecting a lot more. The plot line were kind of lackluster. Overall it was eh. 2/5
marieintheraw's review against another edition
2.0
I was looking for a new favorite hockey romance series and this one had a lot going on in it that toed the line of creepy/sweet while also toeing the line of taking certain parts too far.
netherfield's review against another edition
2.0
2.5 por mia y el tío de anton y btw estas portadas deberían ser ILEGALES!!! hola??? cada una peor q la anterior!!
ranialg's review
emotional
hopeful
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.0
I had the pleasure of listening to the audiobook of Anton, and it did not disappoint! The story is well written and I really think experiencing a narrated version really adds to the experience.
Anton, a gorgeous yet celibate hockey player, is pining after his team mate's wife, Mia. He bumps into her by accident at a bar she is working at, and the rollercoaster starts there. Spicy, sporty, witty, all the good things you want to experience in a book!
Anton, a gorgeous yet celibate hockey player, is pining after his team mate's wife, Mia. He bumps into her by accident at a bar she is working at, and the rollercoaster starts there. Spicy, sporty, witty, all the good things you want to experience in a book!
amyreadsandsails's review
5.0
mf - contemporary romance - hockey romance - class gap - biracial FMC - infertility - abusive ex husband - slow burn - 5 stars. Honestly, this book should not have worked for me. But it 100% did. I was addicted, something about the way Anton was head over heels in love and Mia is a pretty bad ass heroine.
kate_and_books's review
3.0
Anton is the first book in a brand new hockey romance series by the lovely Ms. Rothert.
Characters & Chemistry.
Mia Marceau thought that she would be leading a different life but that isn’t the case. After finally leaving her cheating husband she has decided to go back to college but she also has to support her Grandfather who is a nursing facility. And she will do whatever it takes.
My heart broke for Mia and the lemons that she was given. Especially what she did to get her cheating husband to pay for the nursing home. I liked Mia but for me personally and domestic abuse is a serious topic be it physical or psychological abuse and no walk in the park. But there was more in Mia than the author showed us and I would have loved to have seen her full potential.
Father Anton Petrov is Chicago’s Blaze best player born in Russia he and his twin brother moved to the states to play hockey to lead a better life. He now leads that life and tries to pay that kindness back and forward basically in any way that he can. By helping where he can and looking after his Uncle Dix after he has had two strokes.
Anton has been celibate for a couple of years ever since he met Mia but he could never act on it because she was married to teammate. Anton is one of the best Hero’s that I have read about in a very long time, he is all about the heroine and would give her the moon. He is strong, patient a gentlemen and an all-round good guy.
These two had strong emotional chemistry but sexually nothing happened right till the end of the book because Mia didn’t want to be known as a cheater not like her soon to be ex-husband. They have sexually chemistry although I did skim. #sorry.
Writing, Plot & Pace.
I love the author’s writing and she truly is talented. The plot unfortunately isn’t unique but the execution is there are I did have the feels. So no complaints on my part. There is great build-up, emotions etc. but somehow it just fell flat in places. The pace is the same.
Verdict.
Enjoyable and a refreshing read especially as the Hero of the book was virtually celibate since he first saw our heroine. I can’t wait for the over books in the series Luca and Vic but especially Luca.
Characters & Chemistry.
Mia Marceau thought that she would be leading a different life but that isn’t the case. After finally leaving her cheating husband she has decided to go back to college but she also has to support her Grandfather who is a nursing facility. And she will do whatever it takes.
My heart broke for Mia and the lemons that she was given. Especially what she did to get her cheating husband to pay for the nursing home. I liked Mia but for me personally and domestic abuse is a serious topic be it physical or psychological abuse and no walk in the park. But there was more in Mia than the author showed us and I would have loved to have seen her full potential.
Father Anton Petrov is Chicago’s Blaze best player born in Russia he and his twin brother moved to the states to play hockey to lead a better life. He now leads that life and tries to pay that kindness back and forward basically in any way that he can. By helping where he can and looking after his Uncle Dix after he has had two strokes.
Anton has been celibate for a couple of years ever since he met Mia but he could never act on it because she was married to teammate. Anton is one of the best Hero’s that I have read about in a very long time, he is all about the heroine and would give her the moon. He is strong, patient a gentlemen and an all-round good guy.
These two had strong emotional chemistry but sexually nothing happened right till the end of the book because Mia didn’t want to be known as a cheater not like her soon to be ex-husband. They have sexually chemistry although I did skim. #sorry.
Writing, Plot & Pace.
I love the author’s writing and she truly is talented. The plot unfortunately isn’t unique but the execution is there are I did have the feels. So no complaints on my part. There is great build-up, emotions etc. but somehow it just fell flat in places. The pace is the same.
Verdict.
Enjoyable and a refreshing read especially as the Hero of the book was virtually celibate since he first saw our heroine. I can’t wait for the over books in the series Luca and Vic but especially Luca.
nellesnightstand1's review
3.0
Spent a pleasant afternoon with Anton and Mia. Anton's the Captain and center for the Chicago Blaze and Mia is his teammates estranged wife. FYI: no cheating occurs but there is an abusive asshole and a curmudgeon Uncle and several racial slurs. :( If you enjoy a slow burn romance where abusive men are dealt with appropriately. This one's for you!
saltylittlebooknerd's review
4.0
*I received an ARC in exchange for an honest review*
This was my first Brenda Rothert book and now, I’m a big fan! I love my Hockey Romances and this one was so swoony! 😍😍
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Anton Petrov is the Captain of the Chicago Blaze hockey team. And he has eyes for only one woman. The problem is, that woman is married...to his teammate.
Mia Marceau is working on herself and putting her life back together once she separates from her cheating, jerk of a husband. She’s doing her best to balance work, school, and family while trying to avoid her husband, who tries to make things harder for her.
One night, Anton walks into the bar where Mia works. He sees her. She sees him...it’s the beginning of an amazing story, right?!
I won’t spoil anything for you, you’ll have to pick it up to find out what happens between these two. ❤️
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I will say, I enjoyed this story very much! The main characters were wonderful, their interactions with each other, with other characters, everything about them was wonderful! Then there’s the supporting characters, I absolutely loved them! They gave the story an extra layer of awesomeness! The minute I finished the book I needed to know who’s story came next because I NEED to know more about these people. I NEED their stories!
🏒
If you love a swoony romance, if you love hockey romance, if you love romance period, I’d recommend checking this book out! ❤️
This was my first Brenda Rothert book and now, I’m a big fan! I love my Hockey Romances and this one was so swoony! 😍😍
🏒
Anton Petrov is the Captain of the Chicago Blaze hockey team. And he has eyes for only one woman. The problem is, that woman is married...to his teammate.
Mia Marceau is working on herself and putting her life back together once she separates from her cheating, jerk of a husband. She’s doing her best to balance work, school, and family while trying to avoid her husband, who tries to make things harder for her.
One night, Anton walks into the bar where Mia works. He sees her. She sees him...it’s the beginning of an amazing story, right?!
I won’t spoil anything for you, you’ll have to pick it up to find out what happens between these two. ❤️
🏒
I will say, I enjoyed this story very much! The main characters were wonderful, their interactions with each other, with other characters, everything about them was wonderful! Then there’s the supporting characters, I absolutely loved them! They gave the story an extra layer of awesomeness! The minute I finished the book I needed to know who’s story came next because I NEED to know more about these people. I NEED their stories!
🏒
If you love a swoony romance, if you love hockey romance, if you love romance period, I’d recommend checking this book out! ❤️