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Moo U #3
Slapshot
I’m banished to Vermont for a scandal that wasn’t my fault, and broke because my famous father cut me off. And did I mention my roommate stole my boyfriend? Yeah, I’m loving my Moo U experience.
Now I need a job, because this gel manicure won’t upkeep itself. The only available option is the last one I’d ever want--a job as the hockey team’s equipment manager. My plan is to do the bare minimum, get paid, and find my way back into my father’s good graces.
I will not get involved with a hockey player, no matter how hot. They’re cocky. And obnoxious. I know their type, and I’m not willing to risk getting hurt again. Until Lex Vonne glides into my life looking like sin on a stick.
He thinks I’m a spoiled brat.
I think he’s using me to get ahead.
But the fire I feel when we’re together is like a slapshot to my heart…
Now I need a job, because this gel manicure won’t upkeep itself. The only available option is the last one I’d ever want--a job as the hockey team’s equipment manager. My plan is to do the bare minimum, get paid, and find my way back into my father’s good graces.
I will not get involved with a hockey player, no matter how hot. They’re cocky. And obnoxious. I know their type, and I’m not willing to risk getting hurt again. Until Lex Vonne glides into my life looking like sin on a stick.
He thinks I’m a spoiled brat.
I think he’s using me to get ahead.
But the fire I feel when we’re together is like a slapshot to my heart…
214 pages, Kindle Edition
First published February 12, 2021
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February 22, 2021
3 Stars 🌟
I really liked Lex he was so sweet, funny & kinda a goofball but boy was Kaitlyn annoying AF to the point that I kind of didn't want them to end up together. She was ok to begin with but as the story went on she became more and more unbearable other than that this was actually a super quick and easy read.
I loved the side characters and def plan on checking out the other books in this series written by the various other authors 😊
I really liked Lex he was so sweet, funny & kinda a goofball but boy was Kaitlyn annoying AF to the point that I kind of didn't want them to end up together. She was ok to begin with but as the story went on she became more and more unbearable other than that this was actually a super quick and easy read.
I loved the side characters and def plan on checking out the other books in this series written by the various other authors 😊
February 15, 2021
What a charming, feel good story! I just live for Rebecca Jenshak’s new adult sports romances, and I was so excited to dive into this new world. We get a feel good romance, a heroine who does some growing, and all the fun I love about a college sports story- a team full of lovable goofs, parties, high stakes athletic moments, and young adults learning how to be adults, in love and life. While I’ve not read the other books in the series (yet), I loved all of the characters both big and small in this Moo world- and I swooned with delight over the sweet love story between prickly Kailtyn and affectionate Lex.
Kaitlyn is such a different heroine- something I appreciated but also took me a minute to warm up to her. In fact, in the first few chapters I was worried I wouldn’t like her - but RJ totally changed my mind. One thing I find so refreshing about Rebecca Jenshak is how she consistently plays with the sports/college trope- her characters and their stories never fit in one box. And Kaitlyn is a perfect example of that- we have a heroine who is a troublemaker, on the outs with her family as the result of a string of bad decisions, one of which is why she’s been punished to attend Moo. She’s not like your typical new adult heroine- she’s stoic, closed off emotionally, rough around the edges and carrying a huge chip on her shoulder. Early on, she’s in the wrong- the jerk, a bit arrogant, and frustrating- but we soon learn that there’s a gentle heart and kind soul underneath her teeth.
Meanwhile, Lex is a GIANT TEDDY BEAR. This man is just impossible to not be charmed by- he’s sweet, emotionally available, a hard worker and so genuine. This is a hero that is transparent and uncomplicated. And he’s so patient (and cute) in his pursuit of the prickly Katilyn. I love how charmed he is by her sharp edges, love his earnest and sensitive wooing of her. I love how selfless he is- even this story’s narrative demonstrates this, because this story is really about Kaitlyn and her growth.
RJ is really a gifted character writer- she has an uncanny way of bringing relatable characters to life on the page- they are memorable, unique, well defined and nuanced, but also subtly created- they feel normal. The way her characters grow and change through love is what I love best about her stories- she helps them grow up, helps them become a better version of themselves, but without the melodrama, and without compromising or changing their core. What RJ does with Kaitlyn is just that- Kaitlyn grows up, learns to be a little less selfish and more open, and she sheds the chip on her shoulder by learning how to face conflict, with honesty and forgiveness. We get some softness from her, without RJ making her into someone she’s not- she doesn’t turn into a lovesick heroine, she’s still a bit jaded, still sassy, but now with an open heart. I love how Lex supports and champions her emotional needs, her emotional journey- and how Kaitlyn has to mature to learn to champion and prioritize his, too. There’s a sexiness to the maturity of that- to the sweet and relatable nature of their story.
Like most RJ books, we have some minor conflict but the story is relatively low angst. We have all the Hallmarks that make me a RJ junkie- flirty banter and some sass, a sweet but sexy character chemistry, affable and impactful side characters, and two leads who you can’t help but fall in love with. RJ books always fill my soul with happiness and affection- and this does just that. Smiles, swoons, and sweet butterflies - the feel good romance I needed.
Kaitlyn is such a different heroine- something I appreciated but also took me a minute to warm up to her. In fact, in the first few chapters I was worried I wouldn’t like her - but RJ totally changed my mind. One thing I find so refreshing about Rebecca Jenshak is how she consistently plays with the sports/college trope- her characters and their stories never fit in one box. And Kaitlyn is a perfect example of that- we have a heroine who is a troublemaker, on the outs with her family as the result of a string of bad decisions, one of which is why she’s been punished to attend Moo. She’s not like your typical new adult heroine- she’s stoic, closed off emotionally, rough around the edges and carrying a huge chip on her shoulder. Early on, she’s in the wrong- the jerk, a bit arrogant, and frustrating- but we soon learn that there’s a gentle heart and kind soul underneath her teeth.
Meanwhile, Lex is a GIANT TEDDY BEAR. This man is just impossible to not be charmed by- he’s sweet, emotionally available, a hard worker and so genuine. This is a hero that is transparent and uncomplicated. And he’s so patient (and cute) in his pursuit of the prickly Katilyn. I love how charmed he is by her sharp edges, love his earnest and sensitive wooing of her. I love how selfless he is- even this story’s narrative demonstrates this, because this story is really about Kaitlyn and her growth.
RJ is really a gifted character writer- she has an uncanny way of bringing relatable characters to life on the page- they are memorable, unique, well defined and nuanced, but also subtly created- they feel normal. The way her characters grow and change through love is what I love best about her stories- she helps them grow up, helps them become a better version of themselves, but without the melodrama, and without compromising or changing their core. What RJ does with Kaitlyn is just that- Kaitlyn grows up, learns to be a little less selfish and more open, and she sheds the chip on her shoulder by learning how to face conflict, with honesty and forgiveness. We get some softness from her, without RJ making her into someone she’s not- she doesn’t turn into a lovesick heroine, she’s still a bit jaded, still sassy, but now with an open heart. I love how Lex supports and champions her emotional needs, her emotional journey- and how Kaitlyn has to mature to learn to champion and prioritize his, too. There’s a sexiness to the maturity of that- to the sweet and relatable nature of their story.
Like most RJ books, we have some minor conflict but the story is relatively low angst. We have all the Hallmarks that make me a RJ junkie- flirty banter and some sass, a sweet but sexy character chemistry, affable and impactful side characters, and two leads who you can’t help but fall in love with. RJ books always fill my soul with happiness and affection- and this does just that. Smiles, swoons, and sweet butterflies - the feel good romance I needed.
February 15, 2021
I just love it when some of my favourite authors come together on a project. Seriously what more could I ask for than Sarina Bowen's world and Rebecca Jenshak's writing? Everything Sarina Bowen has written I have devoured. And I couldn't get enough of Rebecca Jenshak's Smart Jocks series. So, this book being announced had me jumping with joy.
And with Sarina Bowen publishing them and doing the promotion I jumped on them before they had covers and blurbs and I'm loving every second of the journey. College hockey players can never get old. And getting to know more of each of the guys in each book since the characters all crossover is perfect.
Lex and Kaitlyn were an awesome combination. I loved Lex from the beginning, he was so driven and focused on being the best he could be. I kind of worried that that might have gotten in the way of his relationship. But instead, he turned all that intensity and drive to winning Kaitlyn over.
And Kaitlyn was one hard nut to crack. She had been disappointed and misunderstood so much she was pretty closed off and defensive. Which was understandable but sometimes doesn't come across well in a new adult romance. Luckily, Rebecca is an amazingly talented writer and I loved Kaitlyn and sympathised with her.
I am absolutely obsessed with the Moo U series and I am definitely going to have to read the Busy Bean series. And I'm going to have to check out the Vino and Veritas books too. Because I can't get enough of this world and I am intrigued by all these characters.
And with Sarina Bowen publishing them and doing the promotion I jumped on them before they had covers and blurbs and I'm loving every second of the journey. College hockey players can never get old. And getting to know more of each of the guys in each book since the characters all crossover is perfect.
Lex and Kaitlyn were an awesome combination. I loved Lex from the beginning, he was so driven and focused on being the best he could be. I kind of worried that that might have gotten in the way of his relationship. But instead, he turned all that intensity and drive to winning Kaitlyn over.
And Kaitlyn was one hard nut to crack. She had been disappointed and misunderstood so much she was pretty closed off and defensive. Which was understandable but sometimes doesn't come across well in a new adult romance. Luckily, Rebecca is an amazingly talented writer and I loved Kaitlyn and sympathised with her.
I am absolutely obsessed with the Moo U series and I am definitely going to have to read the Busy Bean series. And I'm going to have to check out the Vino and Veritas books too. Because I can't get enough of this world and I am intrigued by all these characters.
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February 14, 2021
TITLE: SLAPSHOT
AUTHOR: Rebecca Jenshak
SERIES: Moo U Hockey #2
RELEASE DATE: February 15, 2021
GENRE: New Adult, Sports Romance
NARRATORS: Emma Wilder, John Lane
LENGTH: 6 hrs and 1 min
RATING: 4 STARS
CLIFFHANGER: No
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Gonna be honest here, when I read college romance I want to be that young again, when you're on the cusp of adulthood but still have the bonus of being young and don't know better. Enough rambling, let's talk shop.
STORY
I loved everything about Slapshot. Kaitlyn has been burned in the past by guys using her to get to know her famous hockey star dad. So she has no reason to believe that Lex Vonne, aspiring team member of the Moo U hockey team is any different. Lex, however, is one of the good guys and he'd jump through hoops, walk through fire and climb her impenetrable walls to make Kaitlyn see how desperately he is falling for her. Kaitlyn sure is hard to convince and her trust doesn't come easily but you know once she gives it, Lex will feel like a million bucks.
Their romance was adorable. Their banter was sweet, their chemistry on fire. You get all the goodness that comes with college romance, the awesome sidekicks, some fun times with the rest of the hockey team and the prospect of more books to come in this awesome world. And btw. if you feel that the name Kaitlyn rings a bell? She's Dylan's girlfriend in Heartland and not gonna lie, I hated her in that book. I didn't think I could ever love her but damn, I did! And now I want to re-read Heartland and see if I can see her with different eyes.
Rebecca Jenshak is becoming a go-to name for NA sports romance and her stories don't need to fear comparison with the big names. If you love Sara Ney, Elle Kennedy or Sarina Bowen's stories (duh!) you'll fall in love with these characters.
NARRATION
And if you don't mind some blushing get the audiobook. Emma Wilder and John Lane's narration is sizzling eargasm goodness. I'm no stranger to Emma Wilder, who always delivers but John Lane? OMG. I don't even care what he reads, he can make chemistry formulas sound sexy.
BOTTOM LINE
I recommend this feel-good story with lovable characters whole-heartedly, whether you read or you listen to it.
February 5, 2021
Audiobook Review
Overall 4 stars
Performance 4.5 stars
Story 4 stars
This was such a fun and sweet sports romance. Rebecca Jenshak always manages to take my favorite tropes and twist them in just the perfect way making them wonderfully unique. Slapshot is book 2 in the world of True North Moo U series, but it can be enjoyed as a standalone.
I loved that Kaitlyn was a little older than Lex and that she was the more "famous" one. Things in Kaitlyn's past have left her wary and untrusting of others, and it was wonderful to see Lex break down her walls. He was such a sweetheart and so understanding. Kaitlyn did frustrate me at times, but I appreciated how she grew and matured through the course of the book.
The narration by John Lane and Emma Wilder was fantastic and their performances complemented each other very well. I had no trouble distinguishing between characters and both gave playful and emotional performances.
Many secondary characters are introduced and make appearances throughout Slapshot. Several characters already have books in the works (I can't wait for Paxton's story), and I'm hoping this isn't the last time we see Kaitlyn's friend, Vivian. I'm excited to read more from the Moo U series!
*I voluntarily listened and read an advance review copy of this book*
Overall 4 stars
Performance 4.5 stars
Story 4 stars
This was such a fun and sweet sports romance. Rebecca Jenshak always manages to take my favorite tropes and twist them in just the perfect way making them wonderfully unique. Slapshot is book 2 in the world of True North Moo U series, but it can be enjoyed as a standalone.
I loved that Kaitlyn was a little older than Lex and that she was the more "famous" one. Things in Kaitlyn's past have left her wary and untrusting of others, and it was wonderful to see Lex break down her walls. He was such a sweetheart and so understanding. Kaitlyn did frustrate me at times, but I appreciated how she grew and matured through the course of the book.
The narration by John Lane and Emma Wilder was fantastic and their performances complemented each other very well. I had no trouble distinguishing between characters and both gave playful and emotional performances.
Many secondary characters are introduced and make appearances throughout Slapshot. Several characters already have books in the works (I can't wait for Paxton's story), and I'm hoping this isn't the last time we see Kaitlyn's friend, Vivian. I'm excited to read more from the Moo U series!
*I voluntarily listened and read an advance review copy of this book*
February 18, 2021
Slapshot was a wonderful read. I've freaking loved everything about this book, the characters, main and friends, the hockey, the plot, it was impossible to stop reading it.
Kaitlyn Dalager is a new transferred student at the Moo U, she likes to spurge money until the day she finds herself broke because her famous ex NHL player father cuts her fonds. She has to get a job quickly and her only acceptable choice is the hockey team’s equipment manager, so even if she came to despise everything hockey related because that's her father first and only love, she accepts it. Lex Vonne is a hockey player, he feels insecure in the team because he started to play the sport only few year before so he spends all his energy trying to reach his teammates level, until he meets the new equipment manager. Kaitlyn tries to keep Lex at distance because so many times she had been burnt in the past with guys who has used her in order to meet her father, but it isn't easy to ignore his beauty and kindness. Will Lex conquer Kaitlyn trust showing she is the most important thing in his life? Or will Kaitlyn be right to be cautious with him?
Kaitlyn and Lex are perfect, I adored them individually and as a couple. Kaitlyn is my favourite she could be mistaken for a rich and annoying brat but she actually is a nice girl who is scared to suffer again and she has built high walls to protect herself.
Rebecca Jenshak wrote a sweet, hot and entertaining story, it's easy to read her words and it feels like it ends too quickly...ah ah ah but maybe that's me because I flew between its pages.
I enjoyed and recommend this new adult college romance to everyone, and if you want to read about another great manager I suggest you to also get The Understatement of the Year and The Shameless Hour by Sarina Bowen.
Copy kindly provided by the Publisher/Author.
February 15, 2021
Hard work for the win. Or maybe it's just love conquering all. I'm going to choose to continue to believe that love is like everything else--it works only as hard as you do. And I'm a damn hard worker.
4.5 Baby doll stars!
This book was such a nice surprise for me. I know I can always count on Rebecca Jenshak to deliver a sports romance with heart, but SLAPSHOT was like a warm bubble bath on after a long day at work. I settled into the Moo U world so effortlessly and loved every word of Lex and Kaitlyn's story.
Kaitlyn is such a tough cookie. She's had to live with being the 'famous hockey star's daughter' for most of her life and is sadly used to people who see her as a stepping stone to get close to her father. She's sworn off all things hockey in an effort to guard her heart...until she's in desperate need of a job.
Lex is a determined and focused hockey player. He's had to work harder than everyone else just to prove he's half as good and is focused on going pro. As a hockey player, he could have any girl he wants...so of course he wants the one who doesn't want him and hates everything he stands for.
Even though I love my angsty bad boy book heroes, Lex is exactly the kind of guy you would want in real life. He's goofy, supportive, and not afraid of showing Kaitlyn how he feels, and I loved how open he was. Kaitlyn made him work for her, not trusting herself to be enough, but the slow build between them was just so good. Thank you, Rebecca, for another fantastic sports romance! ♡
*ARC provided by the publisher, and I voluntarily reviewed it*
February 18, 2021
I read the first three books in the Moo U series back to back and I don’t wanna play favorites but here we are *snickers*
I enjoyed this story tremendously! I love this author’s style and voice. I don’t have a whole lot of reading experience with her but what I have read has made me super happy. It also doesn’t hurt that I’m a huge fan of the True North World! One of the main things I love about a sports romance series is that you don’t just get to be captivated by the romance journey but also entertained by the brotherhood among the players. It adds a layer of fun and shenanigans to the story and I love it!
Lex and Kaitlyn weren’t just fun to read, but also super sexy and a total #swoonfest! Their story was very low on the angst and very high on the spark of it all! Everything from the wit of the prose to the banter between everyone was just great fun and delightful. This story hit the spot at the exact time I needed it to! Well done!
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February 15, 2021
This review can also be found at Carole's Random Life in Books.
This was such a good listen! If you follow my reviews, you already know that I love a good hockey romance and that I have really enjoyed Sarina Bowen's World of True North so I was eager to listen to this book. Rebecca Jenshak is a new to me author so I was also looking forward to sampling her writing. This book turned out to be a very enjoyable listen from beginning to end.
Kaitlyn is new to Moo U after a bad situation. She is living in the dorm and her roommate stole her boyfriend. Now she has been cut off financially by her famous father and has to get a job. She ends up with the last job she would have wanted working as the equipment manager for the Moo U hockey team. The fact that her father turned hockey pro after attending Moo U probably didn't hurt her in getting the job. Lex is focused on hockey and moving up in the team. Lex didn't pick up a hockey stick until high school so he feels like he is a bit behind the other guys on the team when it comes to experience. He is a genuinely nice guy who happens to be drawn to the new equipment manager and somehow is able to break through her shields.
I loved Lex and Kaitlyn together. Kaitlyn is always worried that people only want to get close to her in order to get close to her famous father. Lex somehow worked his way past her defenses and the sparks really flew every time they were together. I thought that these two had fantastic chemistry together and I felt like their personalities fit together perfectly. I loved seeing them together and it was fun watching their relationship develop over the course of the story.
Emma Wilder and John Lane did a wonderful job with the narration of this story. I thought that their voices complimented each other very well. I loved how they were both able to add a lot of emotion to the story in their reading and I thought that they were able to bring the characters to life. I found myself wanting to listen to this book for hours at a time and believe that their narration added to my overall enjoyment of the story.
I would highly recommend this book to hockey romance fans. I loved that a lot of that hockey played a big role in this story and I had a great time watching these characters fall for each other. I cannot wait to read more of Rebecca Jenshak's work as well as future installments in the Moo U Hockey series.
I received a digital review copy of this audiobook from the author/publicist.
This was such a good listen! If you follow my reviews, you already know that I love a good hockey romance and that I have really enjoyed Sarina Bowen's World of True North so I was eager to listen to this book. Rebecca Jenshak is a new to me author so I was also looking forward to sampling her writing. This book turned out to be a very enjoyable listen from beginning to end.
Kaitlyn is new to Moo U after a bad situation. She is living in the dorm and her roommate stole her boyfriend. Now she has been cut off financially by her famous father and has to get a job. She ends up with the last job she would have wanted working as the equipment manager for the Moo U hockey team. The fact that her father turned hockey pro after attending Moo U probably didn't hurt her in getting the job. Lex is focused on hockey and moving up in the team. Lex didn't pick up a hockey stick until high school so he feels like he is a bit behind the other guys on the team when it comes to experience. He is a genuinely nice guy who happens to be drawn to the new equipment manager and somehow is able to break through her shields.
I loved Lex and Kaitlyn together. Kaitlyn is always worried that people only want to get close to her in order to get close to her famous father. Lex somehow worked his way past her defenses and the sparks really flew every time they were together. I thought that these two had fantastic chemistry together and I felt like their personalities fit together perfectly. I loved seeing them together and it was fun watching their relationship develop over the course of the story.
Emma Wilder and John Lane did a wonderful job with the narration of this story. I thought that their voices complimented each other very well. I loved how they were both able to add a lot of emotion to the story in their reading and I thought that they were able to bring the characters to life. I found myself wanting to listen to this book for hours at a time and believe that their narration added to my overall enjoyment of the story.
I would highly recommend this book to hockey romance fans. I loved that a lot of that hockey played a big role in this story and I had a great time watching these characters fall for each other. I cannot wait to read more of Rebecca Jenshak's work as well as future installments in the Moo U Hockey series.
I received a digital review copy of this audiobook from the author/publicist.
April 3, 2021
We're in Burlington, Vermont again!
Kaitlyn just started at Moo U - after being thrown out of her old New York school. And her famous hockey legend dad stopped giving her spending money until she gets her life on track again. So she needs a job.
And she finds it working as the equipment manager for the hockey team. She hates hockey! And hockey players. And Lex.
But of course she doesn't really hate the rookie - there's huge attraction on both sides.
But she thinks he only wants to get to her dad through her ...
LET THE FUN TIMES BEGIN! ☺
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Adorable.
It was so sweet to see how Lex tries to fight his way through Kaitlyn's fears and prejudices against hockey players. And of course she can't resist for very long. But we don't get our insta happy end ... obviously. There are still some things to overcome and fight through.
I loved reading it. A very hockey-y, college-y enemies-ish-to-lovers romance!
Great 2nd book in Sarina Bowen's new True North World!
I could read these kinds of books every day for the rest of eternity!
I also wouldn't mind seeing this whole world on Netflix one day!
Can't wait to get more Vermont soon!
SLAPSHOT was an adorable hockey-ish enemies-ish-to-lovers romance!!! I loved reading it! Run to your nearest amazon for your own Lex - he'll be sold out in no time!
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January 23, 2021
How have I not read a Rebecca Jenshak book before this?
Are they all this amazing?
Slapshot is one of those feel good, light, fun romance stories.
I. Just. Seriously? This was good. I enjoyed the banter, the chase, the chemistry. I am always a sucker for a hot hockey guy and the woman who brings him to his knees.
And if you're really feeling frisky, do the audiobook. The narrators NAIL THIS STORY.
Do it.
You know you want to.
Are they all this amazing?
Slapshot is one of those feel good, light, fun romance stories.
I. Just. Seriously? This was good. I enjoyed the banter, the chase, the chemistry. I am always a sucker for a hot hockey guy and the woman who brings him to his knees.
And if you're really feeling frisky, do the audiobook. The narrators NAIL THIS STORY.
Do it.
You know you want to.
January 23, 2021
Lex and Kaitlyn were just good, old-fashioned, sexy, swoony fun!
Good gravy but Ms. Jenshak managed to capture all of my favorite things about sports romance: the bromance, the team camaraderie, the adorable athletic buffoonery, and the magic that comes from watching an elite athlete brought to his knees by his love for a woman. I die for this stuff, you guys. I gobble it up and keep coming back for more!
Lex was one of those heroes who made it absolutely impossible not to love him. He was so sweetly sincere and steadfast in his pursuit of Kaitlyn, and in general just such a genuine, intuitive spirit. He was adorable and earnest and pretty much pure perfection.
Kaitlyn was a little harder for my heart to embrace (and if you recognized her from her role in Heartland - which admittedly is not a connection I made right away - you'll know that the cards were stacked against her likability going in). It took a while for her to get out of her own way and I was very frustrated with her for a while. I was braced for their inevitable conflict, but when it finally came - while it did break my heart - I found the way it was handled to be so satisfying in a way that I was not expecting at all. Her redemptive character arc totally worked for me and I loved getting to see that soft underbelly in the end.
Overall, Slapshot was a relatively low angst romance filled with flirty banter, sparky physical chemistry, and an absolutely adorable ending that made my heart so happy. This read like a sweet, decadent treat for my heart, and I had so much fun reading it! ~ Shelly, 4 Stars
Good gravy but Ms. Jenshak managed to capture all of my favorite things about sports romance: the bromance, the team camaraderie, the adorable athletic buffoonery, and the magic that comes from watching an elite athlete brought to his knees by his love for a woman. I die for this stuff, you guys. I gobble it up and keep coming back for more!
Lex was one of those heroes who made it absolutely impossible not to love him. He was so sweetly sincere and steadfast in his pursuit of Kaitlyn, and in general just such a genuine, intuitive spirit. He was adorable and earnest and pretty much pure perfection.
Kaitlyn was a little harder for my heart to embrace (and if you recognized her from her role in Heartland - which admittedly is not a connection I made right away - you'll know that the cards were stacked against her likability going in). It took a while for her to get out of her own way and I was very frustrated with her for a while. I was braced for their inevitable conflict, but when it finally came - while it did break my heart - I found the way it was handled to be so satisfying in a way that I was not expecting at all. Her redemptive character arc totally worked for me and I loved getting to see that soft underbelly in the end.
Overall, Slapshot was a relatively low angst romance filled with flirty banter, sparky physical chemistry, and an absolutely adorable ending that made my heart so happy. This read like a sweet, decadent treat for my heart, and I had so much fun reading it! ~ Shelly, 4 Stars
February 16, 2021
True North spin -off- Kaitlyn- did you change my mind about you? Yes you did!
Ok. Goodreads. I dare you to delete this review again. Maybe you can learn from better websites
like Amazon and Bookbub.
Here goes again:
I really enjoyed this new look at Kaitlyn- the heroine in this book. She was a dorm-mate to Chastity in Heartland (Dylan dated Kaitlyn in Heartland).
In this book, Kaitlyn has to make her way & get a J O B. (gasp). She works with the hockey team.
Lex, the hero is a hard worker, who's a newer player on the team. He and Kaitlyn have great chemistry.
I really love when a character shows some growth. It took a book to get to this point.
I would love to read this again. Kaitlyn and Lex are really really together.
Ok. Goodreads. I dare you to delete this review again. Maybe you can learn from better websites
like Amazon and Bookbub.
Here goes again:
I really enjoyed this new look at Kaitlyn- the heroine in this book. She was a dorm-mate to Chastity in Heartland (Dylan dated Kaitlyn in Heartland).
In this book, Kaitlyn has to make her way & get a J O B. (gasp). She works with the hockey team.
Lex, the hero is a hard worker, who's a newer player on the team. He and Kaitlyn have great chemistry.
I really love when a character shows some growth. It took a book to get to this point.
I would love to read this again. Kaitlyn and Lex are really really together.
February 19, 2021
I started reading this because of her
I finished it because of him
he's utterly sweet and sweet and so sweet
“She just does something for me that I can’t describe. Being near her is a rush. Kissing her is a high. Loving her is the best feeling in the world.”
sweet..
I finished it because of him
he's utterly sweet and sweet and so sweet
“She just does something for me that I can’t describe. Being near her is a rush. Kissing her is a high. Loving her is the best feeling in the world.”
sweet..
May 19, 2021
I enjoyed it even though the heroine annoyed me a bit
this is a hockey new adult story with a heroine that appears in Sarina Bowen's Heartland the only book in that series that I haven't read..
this is a hockey new adult story with a heroine that appears in Sarina Bowen's Heartland the only book in that series that I haven't read..
January 27, 2021
This is my first book by this author but it definitely won’t be the last! I enjoyed every second of this book and it kept my attention from the very first chapter.
Lex and Kaitlyn were fantastic together. I really enjoyed Lex’s sweet and honest side. And I liked the contrast with Kaitlyn’s more closed-off nature and difficultly with all kinds of relationships. Kaitlyn’s dad is a famous retired hockey player and they have a complicated relationship. The progression of their story was a great part of the book.
This was a fantastic college book for me. A wonderful addition to Sarina Bowen’s True North Universe and I could not recommend it more highly!
Lex and Kaitlyn were fantastic together. I really enjoyed Lex’s sweet and honest side. And I liked the contrast with Kaitlyn’s more closed-off nature and difficultly with all kinds of relationships. Kaitlyn’s dad is a famous retired hockey player and they have a complicated relationship. The progression of their story was a great part of the book.
This was a fantastic college book for me. A wonderful addition to Sarina Bowen’s True North Universe and I could not recommend it more highly!
February 24, 2021
***AUDIOBOOK REVIEW****
4 STARS
Rebecca Jenshak never fails to deliver a light-hearted sports romance that has everything I adore about the trope, and this foray into the hockey world was one of my favorite books from her.
Lex is absolutely adorable in every way, and generally sweet heroes are not my favorite but he worked for me. I loved that he listened to the heroine, that he tried to understand her feelings, and that even when he messed up, he actively worked to make it right.
Kaitlyn is a heroine, who at times I wanted to strangle, but ultimately understood. Rebecca Jenshak really developed her character, allowing readers to understand and most importantly sympathize with how she felt and how it affected her choices and actions through the novel. I wanted her to find her spot, and I wanted her to be open to Lex because they are beyond adorable together.
Overall, I really enjoyed the pacing of the story. Jenshak was able to deliver fun, mild steam, and a romance that was entertaining. Listening to the audiobook truly had me laughing and swooning, and it really brought their banter and energy to life. I do wish that it would have been a bit more angst, BUT that isn't really Jenshak's style.
Low angst, sports romance lovers will devour this novel. It is entertaining from beginning to end with fantastic writing of Jenshak.
AUDIOBOOK REVIEW
4 STARS
Rebecca Jenshak never fails to deliver a light-hearted sports romance that has everything I adore about the trope, and this foray into the hockey world was one of my favorite books from her.
Lex is absolutely adorable in every way, and generally sweet heroes are not my favorite but he worked for me. I loved that he listened to the heroine, that he tried to understand her feelings, and that even when he messed up, he actively worked to make it right.
Kaitlyn is a heroine, who at times I wanted to strangle, but ultimately understood. Rebecca Jenshak really developed her character, allowing readers to understand and most importantly sympathize with how she felt and how it affected her choices and actions through the novel. I wanted her to find her spot, and I wanted her to be open to Lex because they are beyond adorable together.
Overall, I really enjoyed the pacing of the story. Jenshak was able to deliver fun, mild steam, and a romance that was entertaining. Listening to the audiobook truly had me laughing and swooning, and it really brought their banter and energy to life. I do wish that it would have been a bit more angst, BUT that isn't really Jenshak's style.
Low angst, sports romance lovers will devour this novel. It is entertaining from beginning to end with fantastic writing of Jenshak.
AUDIOBOOK REVIEW
January 25, 2021
ARC received for an honest review
Just as the new NHL season is ramping up, so is my reading of my hockey hotties.
I loved that this second installment of the Moo U series focuses more on the hockey side of the things, more than that farm side (don't get me wrong, I love all the Vermonty-farmy stuff, but the hockey has my heart 💜)
Lex is just all kinds of swoony. How any girl can resist him is beyond me. And our girl Kaitlyn tries.
And lord, did she try me! More and more as I read, I wanted to pull her aside ad tell her to pull her to remove head from sphincter! Sheesh, she frustrated me, and I was yelling at my reader for Lex to run, run away!
But as much as I wanted him to run, I needed them to get their HEA.
I loved seeing more of the hockey players, and there are more than a couple that I need to see more of in my future.
February 15, 2021
Out today, 2/15/21!!!
4.5
I knew it from the first few times that he was mentioned in Blindsided and it was so good to have it confirmed: Lex Vonne is one of my all-time favorite male leads in a romance. First of all he's the perfect opposite to Kaitlyn. He's calm, he's steady, he's focused on hockey. For someone like Kaitlyn who has had trust issues her ENTIRE life, he is everything she needs (even if she thinks he's got to be playing some kind of game).
Kaitlyn. Man...it has been a while now since I had read Heartland but initially after I realized who she was I thought "oh right, Kaitlyn, mean-ish roommate who had been dating Dylan that I didn't like" but...man I'm annoyed at myself for thinking that. That's the problem with the first person narrative though. We see what one character sees and what they feel, and their story and their truths aren't always the full picture. I got a big reminder of that in this book.
While I couldn't personally put myself in Kaitlyn's shoes, I understood. I got why she had done what she did with Dylan and her mindset made sense. My heart still hurt for her, but it made sense. The fact then, that she had those complex feelings about hockey and ended up having to work as the team's equipment manager was *chef kiss*. The perfect kind of plot device to help move her story forward. Especially with Lex (:. Ahh, to be a young, cocky hockey player used to being hot shit and getting his way. I love when those types of men are put in their place by women, lol. Don't get me wrong, Lex isn't your typical alpha jock that you only enjoy reading about in books, but he still has that natural confidence.
I loved their dynamic together from start to finish. Love that she helped him on the ice and that he broke down her walls so that she began to trust in him. Of course there was a little bit of tension to stir things up towards the end but you know, sometimes you just need that little bit of angst to really drive things home at the end.
Huge thanks to HeartEyes Press and Sarina Bowen for allowing me to read this eARC in exchange for my honest opinion!♥
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4.5
I knew it from the first few times that he was mentioned in Blindsided and it was so good to have it confirmed: Lex Vonne is one of my all-time favorite male leads in a romance. First of all he's the perfect opposite to Kaitlyn. He's calm, he's steady, he's focused on hockey. For someone like Kaitlyn who has had trust issues her ENTIRE life, he is everything she needs (even if she thinks he's got to be playing some kind of game).
Kaitlyn. Man...it has been a while now since I had read Heartland but initially after I realized who she was I thought "oh right, Kaitlyn, mean-ish roommate who had been dating Dylan that I didn't like" but...man I'm annoyed at myself for thinking that. That's the problem with the first person narrative though. We see what one character sees and what they feel, and their story and their truths aren't always the full picture. I got a big reminder of that in this book.
While I couldn't personally put myself in Kaitlyn's shoes, I understood. I got why she had done what she did with Dylan and her mindset made sense. My heart still hurt for her, but it made sense. The fact then, that she had those complex feelings about hockey and ended up having to work as the team's equipment manager was *chef kiss*. The perfect kind of plot device to help move her story forward. Especially with Lex (:. Ahh, to be a young, cocky hockey player used to being hot shit and getting his way. I love when those types of men are put in their place by women, lol. Don't get me wrong, Lex isn't your typical alpha jock that you only enjoy reading about in books, but he still has that natural confidence.
I loved their dynamic together from start to finish. Love that she helped him on the ice and that he broke down her walls so that she began to trust in him. Of course there was a little bit of tension to stir things up towards the end but you know, sometimes you just need that little bit of angst to really drive things home at the end.
Huge thanks to HeartEyes Press and Sarina Bowen for allowing me to read this eARC in exchange for my honest opinion!♥
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February 1, 2021
Another great book by the author! She writes new adult and sports romance like no other. College companionships are well described, with the teasing by the pairs, the parties, but also the loyalty inside the teams. With characters at a crossroads, when they’re beginning to realize that they must make difficult decisions for their future. It’s never too heavy, and this book isn’t either.
While Kaitlyn struggles with her relationship with her father, Lex is trying to find his place in the hockey team. During their journey, they learn to rely on each other, and they change their perspective, find new more important things. The character development is amazing here. And the secondary characters all have their role to play, but they’re also the heroes of their own stories. Even not knowing the universe this book is set in, I had no problem relating with them.
As always, I enjoyed the easy and fun banter between the various characters.
But what I love the most is the hockey part! You get in the locker room; you see the equipment and its management; there’s some on ice action, and some strategy planning. It really gives a feel of college hockey.
I can’t recommend it enough, it’s a not too angsty college romance with a hockey backdrop.
Quickie
- Series: Moo U #2 (can be read as a standalone, but part of the World of True North)
- Hashtags: #hockey romance #new adult #enemies to lovers
- Triggers: N/A
- Main couple: Kaitlyn Dalager & Lex Vonne
- Hotness: 4/5
- Romance: 5/5
- + a great deal of hockey, on and off ice, me happy
- – do they study sometimes?
While Kaitlyn struggles with her relationship with her father, Lex is trying to find his place in the hockey team. During their journey, they learn to rely on each other, and they change their perspective, find new more important things. The character development is amazing here. And the secondary characters all have their role to play, but they’re also the heroes of their own stories. Even not knowing the universe this book is set in, I had no problem relating with them.
As always, I enjoyed the easy and fun banter between the various characters.
But what I love the most is the hockey part! You get in the locker room; you see the equipment and its management; there’s some on ice action, and some strategy planning. It really gives a feel of college hockey.
I can’t recommend it enough, it’s a not too angsty college romance with a hockey backdrop.
Quickie
- Series: Moo U #2 (can be read as a standalone, but part of the World of True North)
- Hashtags: #hockey romance #new adult #enemies to lovers
- Triggers: N/A
- Main couple: Kaitlyn Dalager & Lex Vonne
- Hotness: 4/5
- Romance: 5/5
- + a great deal of hockey, on and off ice, me happy
- – do they study sometimes?
November 27, 2021
You know what’s frustrating?? Starting a series with a bang and the next one is a little flat & lacking.
I have a love - not so love relationship with Rebecca Jenshak’s books so I have put this one off since loving the first book in the Moo U series. I absolutely loved her ‘The Fadeaway’ but some of her other books just didn’t hit the mark for me.
So on to Slapshot, the second book in an anthology of authors that all have a hand in writing about Moo U and the students within. This time round it’s Lex Vonne & Kaitlyn Dalager who are under the spotlight.
Lex is a hard working, late to the game hockey guy.
Kaitlyn is a spoilt rich girl who’s father is a hockey legend.
Together they’re a couple who didn’t quite float my boat. Separately Lex was a great character, Kaitlyn not so much! She was so self centred and one dimensional, I found her annoying and throughout the book was thinking “Lex could do so much better”. Because honestly, Lex is pretty much what you want on paper, hot, sweet & so sincere it was hard to wrap my head around Kaitlyn’s hesitation.
So in a nutshell, it was an easy read, very placid and vanilla. I’m really hoping the others in the series live up to the first one!!
I have a love - not so love relationship with Rebecca Jenshak’s books so I have put this one off since loving the first book in the Moo U series. I absolutely loved her ‘The Fadeaway’ but some of her other books just didn’t hit the mark for me.
So on to Slapshot, the second book in an anthology of authors that all have a hand in writing about Moo U and the students within. This time round it’s Lex Vonne & Kaitlyn Dalager who are under the spotlight.
Lex is a hard working, late to the game hockey guy.
Kaitlyn is a spoilt rich girl who’s father is a hockey legend.
Together they’re a couple who didn’t quite float my boat. Separately Lex was a great character, Kaitlyn not so much! She was so self centred and one dimensional, I found her annoying and throughout the book was thinking “Lex could do so much better”. Because honestly, Lex is pretty much what you want on paper, hot, sweet & so sincere it was hard to wrap my head around Kaitlyn’s hesitation.
So in a nutshell, it was an easy read, very placid and vanilla. I’m really hoping the others in the series live up to the first one!!
February 15, 2021
I loved this story! The characters were great together! Everything flowed so well and it was a quick read that kept my attention. I loved the bonus epilogue at the end and how it connected to characters from other books!!
February 7, 2023
This would be a hard book to follow up from the first two. This was enjoyable, sweet and sexy. I loved the idea of this rookie hockey player winning over this “rich” chick with literally no smooth moves. It was really cute.
February 16, 2021
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Slapshot by Rebecca Jenshak is the second interconnected standalone in the MOO U series (connected to Sarina Bowen's World of True North universe) and a brilliant addition to this college hockey world. This super sweet and adorable romance had me swooning right from the start and I quickly found myself completely lost amongst the pages.
Kaitlyn Dalager and Lex Vonne had an explosive chemistry that gave me all the feels and I couldn't get enough of this adorable couple. The attraction between these two was instantly evident from the moment they laid eyes on each other, even if Kaitlyn denied it for as long as she could, but with a guy like Lex there is no obstacle he isn't willing to climb if it means getting the girl. These two were a perfect match that complimented one another. While Lex was a sweet and sensitive character, Kaitlyn was a little guarded and had a bit of a Pitbull attitude. With a famous hockey player for a father, she struggled to find who her real friends were. Although she pushed Lex away time and time again, he was persistent and eventually wore her down. Overall, this couple gave me life and I was living for every second of their journey.
Rebecca Jenshak storytelling is absolutely addictive and her character development is ALWAYS on point. She is a queen of sports romances and when I heard she was part of the Moo U series, I couldn't freaking wait to get my hands on her story and it was definitely worth the wait. Her story was a beautiful addition to this series and I cannot wait to read all the books in this new universe full of sexy college hockey players!
Slapshot by Rebecca Jenshak is the second interconnected standalone in the MOO U series (connected to Sarina Bowen's World of True North universe) and a brilliant addition to this college hockey world. This super sweet and adorable romance had me swooning right from the start and I quickly found myself completely lost amongst the pages.
Kaitlyn Dalager and Lex Vonne had an explosive chemistry that gave me all the feels and I couldn't get enough of this adorable couple. The attraction between these two was instantly evident from the moment they laid eyes on each other, even if Kaitlyn denied it for as long as she could, but with a guy like Lex there is no obstacle he isn't willing to climb if it means getting the girl. These two were a perfect match that complimented one another. While Lex was a sweet and sensitive character, Kaitlyn was a little guarded and had a bit of a Pitbull attitude. With a famous hockey player for a father, she struggled to find who her real friends were. Although she pushed Lex away time and time again, he was persistent and eventually wore her down. Overall, this couple gave me life and I was living for every second of their journey.
Rebecca Jenshak storytelling is absolutely addictive and her character development is ALWAYS on point. She is a queen of sports romances and when I heard she was part of the Moo U series, I couldn't freaking wait to get my hands on her story and it was definitely worth the wait. Her story was a beautiful addition to this series and I cannot wait to read all the books in this new universe full of sexy college hockey players!
February 17, 2021
Kaitlyn and Lex meet at the rink, where she takes over as the equipment manager for the team. Cut loose by her famous former NHL player das, she needs the job, badly.
Lex knows hockey. He focuses on hockey, and has his goal to move up from 4th line.
Kaitlyn doesn’t want to have to do anything with the team outside the rink. But Lex slowly weasels his way into her life. He’s so sweet and swoony about the way he’s doing it, it’s quite adorable.
This is such an awesome & amazingly well written book, I’m still in awe. The chemistry is so sweet and off the charts.
The author had me laughing like a lunatic, sitting on the edge and cheering loudly for the team, as well as having a cheesy smile on my face cause I couldn’t help myself!
I also listened to the audio book - and read parts when I couldn’t listen - and I can only say the narrators absolutely nailed this book!
I kindly received an ARC & ALC and voluntarily left a review
Lex knows hockey. He focuses on hockey, and has his goal to move up from 4th line.
Kaitlyn doesn’t want to have to do anything with the team outside the rink. But Lex slowly weasels his way into her life. He’s so sweet and swoony about the way he’s doing it, it’s quite adorable.
This is such an awesome & amazingly well written book, I’m still in awe. The chemistry is so sweet and off the charts.
The author had me laughing like a lunatic, sitting on the edge and cheering loudly for the team, as well as having a cheesy smile on my face cause I couldn’t help myself!
I also listened to the audio book - and read parts when I couldn’t listen - and I can only say the narrators absolutely nailed this book!
I kindly received an ARC & ALC and voluntarily left a review
February 15, 2021
I love reading Rebecca Jenshak and was so excited to find out she was writing in the True North world.
Kaitlyn's roommate and her ex boyfriend are together now, so that's fantastic. She's just DONE with men right now. She transferred to Moo U from another university and is a hockey players daughter, so naturally, she isn't fond of hockey players. Her relationship with her dad is strained but when he cuts her off until her grades get better, she needs to find a job quick. Most of the campus jobs are taken at this point in the semester but the hockey team needs a manager and it pays well, so she's forced to go down a road she doesn't really want to. Her ultimate goal is to stay clear of the players.
Lex is a freshman rookie with a lot to prove. He really doesn't have time for girls or distractions. He needs to buckle down and get his head on straight to improve his game, but when he sees Kaitlyn, all bets are off. He can't resist getting under her skin.
Kaitlyn is leery because she thinks Lex just wants her to get close to her dad, but she is finding it hard to resist his charm. Their story was just so heart warming. I loved how Lex fought for her, and was a great guy. We need more guys like Lex in our lives, holding on tight to the women that are a little broken and don't believe in themselves.
Kaitlyn's roommate and her ex boyfriend are together now, so that's fantastic. She's just DONE with men right now. She transferred to Moo U from another university and is a hockey players daughter, so naturally, she isn't fond of hockey players. Her relationship with her dad is strained but when he cuts her off until her grades get better, she needs to find a job quick. Most of the campus jobs are taken at this point in the semester but the hockey team needs a manager and it pays well, so she's forced to go down a road she doesn't really want to. Her ultimate goal is to stay clear of the players.
Lex is a freshman rookie with a lot to prove. He really doesn't have time for girls or distractions. He needs to buckle down and get his head on straight to improve his game, but when he sees Kaitlyn, all bets are off. He can't resist getting under her skin.
Kaitlyn is leery because she thinks Lex just wants her to get close to her dad, but she is finding it hard to resist his charm. Their story was just so heart warming. I loved how Lex fought for her, and was a great guy. We need more guys like Lex in our lives, holding on tight to the women that are a little broken and don't believe in themselves.
February 15, 2021
3.5 stars
Spoiled rich girl meets devoted hockey player! Kaitlyn is starting over at Moo U after disaster in NYC. Her dad is hockey and Moo U legend who has cut her off financially until she shows him she is taking school seriously. So, she gets an on campus job...as an equipment manager for the hockey team. Lex loves hockey, but he is struggling. I enjoyed the story as I have previous college romances by Jenshak. She writes new adult well!
Spoiled rich girl meets devoted hockey player! Kaitlyn is starting over at Moo U after disaster in NYC. Her dad is hockey and Moo U legend who has cut her off financially until she shows him she is taking school seriously. So, she gets an on campus job...as an equipment manager for the hockey team. Lex loves hockey, but he is struggling. I enjoyed the story as I have previous college romances by Jenshak. She writes new adult well!
January 25, 2021
Loved this book. Lex is a perfect hockey hero, sexy and witty with a soft heart and hard abs. Kaitlyn is someone you root for and care about. I was invested in the story from the very first page. Highly recommend Slapshot.
April 18, 2023
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3.75 stars — Honestly, I don’t really know why this one isn’t a full 4 stars…probably my mood. So for all intents and purposes, just consider this a 4 star review and let’s ignore Lenore’s weird need to be precise about shit.
It’s been quite a while since I read Dylan and Chastity’s book, and I think I’m okay with that. I remember Kaitlyn being a mean girl, and very entitled, and thus being wary of her own book even though I actually love when people are three dimensional. And since I can’t remember much for details, I honestly can’t tell how well this book did at not making Kaitlyn too different from what we already know, and sort of glossing over her bad behavior. It feels a little like glossing over, but I decided fuck it, I’m just going to read this as a book and not worry about if it works with canon.
All that to say that in general I liked Kaitlyn. She had some complexity to her, mostly chalked up to her acting out to catch her father’s attention. I honestly don’t feel like her snobbish tendencies really fit with who we get to know…she’s more standoffish than entitled in this book. And I appreciate that, but it doesn’t even fit with the vibe of the blurb, you know? Anyone willing to work hard as a hockey team equipment manager, who actually takes pride in her work and doesn’t complain? Well, I like that, but it’s not what I was expecting. Which I was going to let go of, and look at how well that’s going for me. *snort* Anyways, I appreciated that there was a lot going on inside her to explain how she presented herself to other people, and how she kept everyone at arm’s length. I’m not sure I always got it, but that’s just a personal disconnect thing.
Lex was actually pretty adorable. I expected something else, but I think I had him mixed up with a different character from later books in this series. He was passionate and hardworking, if a bit single-minded. But I loved his sense of humour, and how he was persistent in his pursuit of Kaitlyn without being disrespectful.
And honestly? They were pretty cute together. Unexpectedly cute if I’m being honest. Something about them felt different and refreshing. Like more real, they were attracted, they connected, but it wasn’t overly flowery or anything…just, like, you know…a college couple.
So yeah, the story was solid and the connection between our MCs was fantastic. I think what’s preventing me from going full 4 stars is just that the explanations around Kaitlyn’s past behavior didn’t always work for me.
3.75 stars — Honestly, I don’t really know why this one isn’t a full 4 stars…probably my mood. So for all intents and purposes, just consider this a 4 star review and let’s ignore Lenore’s weird need to be precise about shit.
It’s been quite a while since I read Dylan and Chastity’s book, and I think I’m okay with that. I remember Kaitlyn being a mean girl, and very entitled, and thus being wary of her own book even though I actually love when people are three dimensional. And since I can’t remember much for details, I honestly can’t tell how well this book did at not making Kaitlyn too different from what we already know, and sort of glossing over her bad behavior. It feels a little like glossing over, but I decided fuck it, I’m just going to read this as a book and not worry about if it works with canon.
All that to say that in general I liked Kaitlyn. She had some complexity to her, mostly chalked up to her acting out to catch her father’s attention. I honestly don’t feel like her snobbish tendencies really fit with who we get to know…she’s more standoffish than entitled in this book. And I appreciate that, but it doesn’t even fit with the vibe of the blurb, you know? Anyone willing to work hard as a hockey team equipment manager, who actually takes pride in her work and doesn’t complain? Well, I like that, but it’s not what I was expecting. Which I was going to let go of, and look at how well that’s going for me. *snort* Anyways, I appreciated that there was a lot going on inside her to explain how she presented herself to other people, and how she kept everyone at arm’s length. I’m not sure I always got it, but that’s just a personal disconnect thing.
Lex was actually pretty adorable. I expected something else, but I think I had him mixed up with a different character from later books in this series. He was passionate and hardworking, if a bit single-minded. But I loved his sense of humour, and how he was persistent in his pursuit of Kaitlyn without being disrespectful.
And honestly? They were pretty cute together. Unexpectedly cute if I’m being honest. Something about them felt different and refreshing. Like more real, they were attracted, they connected, but it wasn’t overly flowery or anything…just, like, you know…a college couple.
So yeah, the story was solid and the connection between our MCs was fantastic. I think what’s preventing me from going full 4 stars is just that the explanations around Kaitlyn’s past behavior didn’t always work for me.
March 22, 2023
Kaitlyn and Lex are up and, well, things don't start smoothly for these two. Mostly because Kaitlyn is NOT thrilled that the only job she can nab quickly is as equipment manager for the men's hockey team. Which means she has to be around hockey dudes. Yeah, she's not thrilled with any of that.
Why? Well, because Lex is on the team and he's most definitely a dude. And she doesn't want to like him, but she sort of does. Kind of. Maybe.
On Lex's end, he likes Kaitlyn's no nonsense approach to everything and how she slowly lowers her walls for him. That said, their relationship isn't an easy road and Kaitlyn is quick to slam those walls back into place when things go south.
Hockey equipment, road trips, a lady trying very hard to pretend she doesn't love hockey and all things related to it, steamy kisses, and a group of players who know a good equipment manager when they see her. *thumbs up*
-Kelly @ Reading the Paranormal
Why? Well, because Lex is on the team and he's most definitely a dude. And she doesn't want to like him, but she sort of does. Kind of. Maybe.
On Lex's end, he likes Kaitlyn's no nonsense approach to everything and how she slowly lowers her walls for him. That said, their relationship isn't an easy road and Kaitlyn is quick to slam those walls back into place when things go south.
Hockey equipment, road trips, a lady trying very hard to pretend she doesn't love hockey and all things related to it, steamy kisses, and a group of players who know a good equipment manager when they see her. *thumbs up*
-Kelly @ Reading the Paranormal
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