kgagnon3 's review for:

Three Pucks and a Baby by Katie Ashley

4.0

emotional funny hopeful lighthearted reflective medium-paced

Plot or Character Driven: A mix

Strong character development: Complicated

Loveable characters: Yes

Diverse cast of characters: Complicated

Flaws of characters a main focus: Complicated

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This was a fun and steamy "why choose" romance. Vivian is a librarian at a university library who is looking for more passion in her quiet life. Theo and Grayson play hockey for the university, who share everything, including a woman who will be with them before games to satisfy their superstitions and  have them winning a championship. Vivian is intrigued by their offer and agrees to a night of passion. When she meets their roommate Bennett, she has a connection with him as well. They are so good to her and they all have a night of explosive passion. Vivian is afraid they will break her heart so she stops seeing them. Theo, Grayson, and Bennet are surprisingly lost without Vivian, and she can't forget them either. When Vivian discovers that she is pregnant, she needs to tell them all and hope they will talk with her. This was a delightfully fun, heartfelt, and steamy romance. Vivian is smart, sweet, and the glue that fosters emotional intimacy between them. Theo is the bad boy, Grayson is the cinnamon roll, and Bennett is thoughtful. Each of them add something special to their relationship, making them all more confident and stronger. I loved watching the evolution of their relationship, and how they navigated the challenges, complications, and chaos, making a supportive, loving, and sweet and spicy family. This story had a good balance of humor, heart and heat.