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A review by readfrenzy
A Secret for a Secret by Helena Hunting
3.0
3.5 stars
This was a perfectly fine read for me. It’s sweet and sexy and there isn’t anything glaringly wrong. It just didn’t wow me the way some of the other books in the series have.
I swooned hard over Ryan Kingston. The professional hockey goalie is such a nice, straight-laced Boy Scout and I couldn’t wait for Queenie to loosen him up and bring out his naughty side. Queenie is impetuous and Ryan is overly cautious. He’s the calm to her storm. She’s the spice to his sugar. It’s a nice balance and they make a really cute couple.
Some of the side characters are rather one-dimensional and could have added more value to the story if they were just a tad more complex. In particular, the story involving Ryan’s mom and his ex went on too long and fell flat for me. I did enjoy Ryan’s odd relationship with his sister, though, as well as Queenie’s closeness with her dad.
The audiobook is quite good. Stella Blooms nails her depiction of Queenie, giving the character vulnerability and humor, in addition to a touch of sass. Jason Clark’s smooth baritone always makes me melt. He conveys a sense of longing and gentleness that is perfect for Ryan’s character.
Recommended for fans of:
Sports romance
Nice guys
Daddy’s girls
This was a perfectly fine read for me. It’s sweet and sexy and there isn’t anything glaringly wrong. It just didn’t wow me the way some of the other books in the series have.
I swooned hard over Ryan Kingston. The professional hockey goalie is such a nice, straight-laced Boy Scout and I couldn’t wait for Queenie to loosen him up and bring out his naughty side. Queenie is impetuous and Ryan is overly cautious. He’s the calm to her storm. She’s the spice to his sugar. It’s a nice balance and they make a really cute couple.
Some of the side characters are rather one-dimensional and could have added more value to the story if they were just a tad more complex. In particular, the story involving Ryan’s mom and his ex went on too long and fell flat for me. I did enjoy Ryan’s odd relationship with his sister, though, as well as Queenie’s closeness with her dad.
The audiobook is quite good. Stella Blooms nails her depiction of Queenie, giving the character vulnerability and humor, in addition to a touch of sass. Jason Clark’s smooth baritone always makes me melt. He conveys a sense of longing and gentleness that is perfect for Ryan’s character.
Recommended for fans of:
Sports romance
Nice guys
Daddy’s girls