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Shots Fired
by Ruth Stilling
adventurous
hopeful
medium-paced
♾️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
“I’ve been trying to stay away for longer than I can remember, and all the while, I’ve been falling deeper for you.”
Where do I even begin? I have been waiting for this book since we met Darcy in Boarded Hearts, last year. Ruth blew it out of the water with Darcy’s love story, and it was so rewarding seeing our girl get her happily ever after!
Let me be very clear, I thought I’ve read about a man who’s down bad, and OBSESSED with his girl but they have nothing on Archer Moore! This man… worshipped the ground she walked on, and quietly sat in the background until it was finally the time for him to make Darcy his. I don’t think I’ve ever met a man as in love with his woman, as Archer was. He embodies everything you could ever want in a healthy and loving relationship, and it was so sweet seeing Darcy allow herself to be loved correctly.
I could go on and on about this book, and how everything was perfect, because it really was a fairy tale love story for Archer & Darcy. The spice as usual was off the freaking charts, especially because it’s always hotter when it’s a secret. I also loved the cameos we got from JJ & Kate in Shots Fired. The Blade Kings has been such a special series to those of us who have loved the Seattle Scorpions so hard. So when I get to see the two worlds merged together, it seriously makes me so happy.
I am so excited for everyone to read this book, and not only swoon over Archer & Kendra together, but to also get a true glimpse at the man (and simp) Archer Moore truly is. Honestly, I feel like books 1-2 in this series when we got a glimpse of Archer he was in Reputation Era, and this book as soon as he gets his girl he enters his Lover Era 🥹🫶🏽 Chefs kiss perfect, no notes, other than I will never recover from the man Archer is!
Tropes:
🏒Hockey Romance
🧡Accidental pregnancy
🏒He falls first & harder
🧡Brothers best friend
🏒Secret relationship
Some of my favorite quotes:
“I could tread water until I was scalding, and I’d still thank Cupid for the privilege of ten minutes in her company.”
“It’s a voice telling me to back the fuck off, persistently drowned out by the deafening need to touch her and confirm that her body would mold to mine in the way I’ve always known it would.”
“I want it all,” he reiterates. “Our baby, this life, with you. The truth is, I wanted it before I got you pregnant, and now that you are? I’m going to take everything you can give me with both hands and never let it go.”
“I’d tear down entire cities and whole-ass countries to keep you and our baby safe. So, just know, if you’re thinking about running away, I’m going to chase you. Anywhere, everywhere. Forever.”
“I’m down bad, Darcy. And I’m not going anywhere. Especially not now.”
“Back then, I was protecting the girl of my dreams, and now I’m protecting my family.”
“His lips ghost over my stomach as he whispers, “Do you think you can help your mommy fall for daddy?”
“Here’s your sixth and final lesson, Darcy Doll: your brain might be able to recall everything I’ve ever said, but my heart hangs on your every word. Forever living in our DARCher bubble.”