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A review by kindlelovingmom
Undone By You by Kate Meader
4.0
I really enjoyed this story in the Chicago Rebels Hockey series. This is the first M/M romance I've read by this author, and I really loved both the heroes. They are so different in many ways, but ultimately, they fit together perfectly!
Dante Moretti is the new GM of the Chicago Rebels pro hockey team. He's also a former pro player in his own right. He also happens to be the only out gay manager in pro hockey. Some people aren't happy with his being there, but he could not care less, as he knows he's earned his place. With the 3 Chase sisters, co-owners of the team, behind him, he's sure they can do anything, even make the playoffs for the first time in a generation. In fact, his job might depend on it. So, the last thing he needs is an inconvenient, but strong, attraction to one of his employees, star defenseman, Cade "Alamo" Burnett.
Cade is young, but he's a great defenseman for the Rebels. He's managed to keep his sexual orientation a secret from everyone so far, save his best friend, Violet (one of the 3 co-owners of the team he plays for). He plans to keep it that way, as he is terrified of hurting his dad, his only family. His dad is a college football coach from Texas, and Cade is under no illusions that he'll be ok with Cade's truth. They are very close, and Cade is afraid of losing him. So, he keeps his secret, and feels the trade-off is worth it. But, when he meets his teenage sports hero, who's now also his boss, he can't help but wonder if he can have his cake, and eat it too.
Dante and Cade's dynamic was explosive. Their chemistry was off the charts, and I loved their banter. Dante was much older and more experienced than Cade, not to mention the fact that he's Cade's boss, so their whole clandestine affair took on an even more taboo slant. But, they really came to care for each other, much more than either of them bargained for, and I loved seeing their different ways of dealing with that fact. Dante has been exactly where Cade is now in his life, and with the same secret, and so he helps him a lot with Cade's issues.
To be honest, I've been loving this series, in large part, because of the jagged, but awakening, sisterly bond between Harper, Isobel, and Violet, the half-sister, co-owners of the team. Though they were mentioned here and there in this novella, it wasn't quite the same and I missed seeing them interact. That's not to take anything away from our heroes, who I really did love so much. It just had a different feel and I felt the ladies absence.
This was a great story of coming to realize what you need in your life, and chasing it no matter the cost. I loved how both heroes came to terms with the truth of their relationship, and both were concerned with making the other's life better. It was a very mature relationship in that way, and I loved the way they communicated. I highly recommend this story to anyone who loves sports romance, and I especially recommend it if you're a newbie to M/M romance, as it would be a great place to start. I can't wait for the final book about Violet, and team captain, with a boatload of issues, Bren.
ARC provided by Publisher in exchange for an honest review.
Reviewed by Megan from Alpha Book Club
Dante Moretti is the new GM of the Chicago Rebels pro hockey team. He's also a former pro player in his own right. He also happens to be the only out gay manager in pro hockey. Some people aren't happy with his being there, but he could not care less, as he knows he's earned his place. With the 3 Chase sisters, co-owners of the team, behind him, he's sure they can do anything, even make the playoffs for the first time in a generation. In fact, his job might depend on it. So, the last thing he needs is an inconvenient, but strong, attraction to one of his employees, star defenseman, Cade "Alamo" Burnett.
Cade is young, but he's a great defenseman for the Rebels. He's managed to keep his sexual orientation a secret from everyone so far, save his best friend, Violet (one of the 3 co-owners of the team he plays for). He plans to keep it that way, as he is terrified of hurting his dad, his only family. His dad is a college football coach from Texas, and Cade is under no illusions that he'll be ok with Cade's truth. They are very close, and Cade is afraid of losing him. So, he keeps his secret, and feels the trade-off is worth it. But, when he meets his teenage sports hero, who's now also his boss, he can't help but wonder if he can have his cake, and eat it too.
Dante and Cade's dynamic was explosive. Their chemistry was off the charts, and I loved their banter. Dante was much older and more experienced than Cade, not to mention the fact that he's Cade's boss, so their whole clandestine affair took on an even more taboo slant. But, they really came to care for each other, much more than either of them bargained for, and I loved seeing their different ways of dealing with that fact. Dante has been exactly where Cade is now in his life, and with the same secret, and so he helps him a lot with Cade's issues.
To be honest, I've been loving this series, in large part, because of the jagged, but awakening, sisterly bond between Harper, Isobel, and Violet, the half-sister, co-owners of the team. Though they were mentioned here and there in this novella, it wasn't quite the same and I missed seeing them interact. That's not to take anything away from our heroes, who I really did love so much. It just had a different feel and I felt the ladies absence.
This was a great story of coming to realize what you need in your life, and chasing it no matter the cost. I loved how both heroes came to terms with the truth of their relationship, and both were concerned with making the other's life better. It was a very mature relationship in that way, and I loved the way they communicated. I highly recommend this story to anyone who loves sports romance, and I especially recommend it if you're a newbie to M/M romance, as it would be a great place to start. I can't wait for the final book about Violet, and team captain, with a boatload of issues, Bren.
ARC provided by Publisher in exchange for an honest review.
Reviewed by Megan from Alpha Book Club