A review by sherrecepq
Body Checking: Men of Havoc Book 3 by Ryan Marie, Ryan Marie

5.0

This book was everything I needed, and everything I loved (and every woman who has ever experienced body shaming, and has confidence/image issues needs a Cade "Hammer" Hamlin). This is Book 3 in the Men of Havoc Series, and all are interconnected standalones.

Maren is our FMC, a gorgeous curvilecious woman who has been shit on by an ex, and has struggled with her body image. She is a confident woman within her job (has her own business) but struggles to speak of and see herself in a positive light (Maren could be me, there was so much I could relate too that had me in tears, but I loved it and Ryan has done this subject and this character justice). She has a "crush" on the coach of the Houston Havoc Ice Hockey Team, Cade. One night leads to her posting a video, and let's just say, there is some hilarious moments.

Cade is our MMC and he is one delicious man. He has a few years on the clock (so there is an age gap) but he is immediately attracted to Maren so is desperate to find out more about her. Let's just say we can thank some creative work of our side characters for a "meeting" of sorts.

Cade is crushing from the get go, there is not one inch of Maren's curvilicious body and her vivacious personality that he isn't attracted too, but he is also determined for her to see what he sees. There are some truly heart breaking moments, but karma is best served by our coach, who would do anything for Maren. I friggen loved it, I actually cheered and I have not stopped smiling. I could have read more of there story (this is novella length) because these two are just perfect (I want to be Maren). I am a devotee of Ryan, and another slay for me.