𝔾𝕠𝕠𝕕, 𝔹𝕣𝕚𝕥𝕥𝕒. 𝔹𝕖𝕔𝕒𝕦𝕤𝕖 𝕨𝕖 𝕕𝕠𝕟’𝕥 𝕙𝕒𝕧𝕖 𝕒𝕟 𝕖𝕟𝕕 𝕕𝕒𝕥𝕖.”

Thoughts: I attempted to give this novella a generous rating, but to be frank, I found myself quite disappointed. Despite the massive hype surrounding the book, it simply didn't meet my expectations. I pushed myself to finish it, but it fell short for me. If you enjoy hockey romance, marriage of convenience, he falls first and dual POV you may like this book.

Synopsis: Adored by all, Britta is an ambitious waitress working at Sluggers. The popular bar holds a special place in her heart and is a regular hangout for the Bridgeport Bandits, the local hockey club. With a half brother on the team, Britta has a strict no-dating policy for hockey boys. But she does have a soft spot for one particular player. A beast on the ice, Sumner Mayfield is on the brink of breaking into the NHL. But time’s running out. With his work visa about to expire, Sumner’s only chance to stay in Bridgeport is to marry an American—and get a green card. Otherwise, it’s back to Canada for the defenseman. On New Year’s Eve, the team begs Britta to marry Sumner that very night. Sum is embarrassed yet hopeful—he’s desperately in love. But Britta balks at first. Until something about Sumner’s soulful brown eyes and ripped physique makes her reconsider…

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★★☆☆☆