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Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone by J.K. Rowling
adventurous
funny
lighthearted
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
5.0
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Thoughts: Since my childhood, I have wanted to start reading the Harry Potter series. Harry Potter and the Philosopherβs Stone (Harry Potter, #1) exceeded my expectations. The fantastic character development of Harry, Hermione, and Ron captivated me throughout reading this book. I can't wait to dive into book #2, as book #1 exceeded my expectations.
Synopsis: An orphaned boy enrols in a school of wizardry, where he learns the truth about himself, his family and the terrible evil that haunts the magical world. On his eleventh birthday, Harry Potter discovers that he is no ordinary boy.
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Thoughts: Since my childhood, I have wanted to start reading the Harry Potter series. Harry Potter and the Philosopherβs Stone (Harry Potter, #1) exceeded my expectations. The fantastic character development of Harry, Hermione, and Ron captivated me throughout reading this book. I can't wait to dive into book #2, as book #1 exceeded my expectations.
Synopsis: An orphaned boy enrols in a school of wizardry, where he learns the truth about himself, his family and the terrible evil that haunts the magical world. On his eleventh birthday, Harry Potter discovers that he is no ordinary boy.
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Set on You by Amy Lea
emotional
funny
hopeful
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? N/A
- Flaws of characters a main focus? N/A
3.0
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Thoughts: Set on You is book #1 of The Influencer. From enemies to friends. This book was okay and easy to follow. Although, I found it hard to keep myself motivated to finish this book. I liked the characters in this book at most parts of the storyline. If you enjoy enemies to lovers, sports romance and forced proximity you may enjoy this book.
Synopsis: Curvy fitness influencer Crystal Chen built her career shattering gym stereotypes and mostly ignoring the trolls. After her recent breakup, she has little stamina left for men, instead finding solace in the gym - her place of power and positivity. Enter firefighter Scott Ritchie, the smug new gym patron who routinely steals her favourite squat rack. Sparks fly as these ultra-competitive foes battle for gym domination. But after a series of escalating jabs, the last thing they expect is to run into each other at their grandparents' engagement party. In the lead-up to their grandparents' wedding, Crystal discovers there's a soft heart under Scott's muscled exterior. Bonding over family, fitness, and cheesy pick-up lines, she just might have found her swolemate. But when a photo of them goes viral, savage internet trolls put their budding relationship to the ultimate test of strength.
Please check trigger warnings before reading this book.
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Thoughts: Set on You is book #1 of The Influencer. From enemies to friends. This book was okay and easy to follow. Although, I found it hard to keep myself motivated to finish this book. I liked the characters in this book at most parts of the storyline. If you enjoy enemies to lovers, sports romance and forced proximity you may enjoy this book.
Synopsis: Curvy fitness influencer Crystal Chen built her career shattering gym stereotypes and mostly ignoring the trolls. After her recent breakup, she has little stamina left for men, instead finding solace in the gym - her place of power and positivity. Enter firefighter Scott Ritchie, the smug new gym patron who routinely steals her favourite squat rack. Sparks fly as these ultra-competitive foes battle for gym domination. But after a series of escalating jabs, the last thing they expect is to run into each other at their grandparents' engagement party. In the lead-up to their grandparents' wedding, Crystal discovers there's a soft heart under Scott's muscled exterior. Bonding over family, fitness, and cheesy pick-up lines, she just might have found her swolemate. But when a photo of them goes viral, savage internet trolls put their budding relationship to the ultimate test of strength.
Please check trigger warnings before reading this book.
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Flawless by Elsie Silver
emotional
funny
hopeful
lighthearted
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
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Thoughts: Flawless follows Summer and Rhett in Chestnut Springs. They did not lie when they said this was a must-read! I LOVED this book so much!!! It was a slow burn for sure, but I have now entered my Cowboy Romance Era, yeehaw! Rhett Eaton sure has a mouth on him. If you enjoy grumpy / sunshine,
workplace romance, age gap (7 Years), forced proximity, one bed, cowboy/bull rider and spice, you will love this book. I loved both Summer & Rhettβs characters and cannot wait to start Heartless, Book #2 of the Chestnut Spring Series.
Synopsis: The rules were simple. Keep my hands off his daughter and stay out of trouble. But now Iβm stuck with her. Thereβs only one bed. And well, rules are made to be broken. Iβm the face of professional bull ridingβthe golden boy. Or at least I was until it all blew up in my face. Now my agent says I have to clean up my image, so Iβm stuck with his ball-busting daughter for the rest of the season as my βfull-time supervision.β But I donβt need a goddamn babysitter, especially one with skin-tight jeans, a sexy smirk, and a mouth she canβt stop running. A mouth I canβt stop thinking about. Because Summer isnβt just another conquest. She sees the man behind the mask, and she doesnβt runβshe pulls me closer, even when she shouldnβt. She says this means nothing. I say this means everything. She says there are boundaries we shouldnβt cross. That my reputation canβt take any more hitsβand neither can her damaged heart. I say Iβm going to steal it anyway.
Please check trigger warnings before reading this book.
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Thoughts: Flawless follows Summer and Rhett in Chestnut Springs. They did not lie when they said this was a must-read! I LOVED this book so much!!! It was a slow burn for sure, but I have now entered my Cowboy Romance Era, yeehaw! Rhett Eaton sure has a mouth on him. If you enjoy grumpy / sunshine,
workplace romance, age gap (7 Years), forced proximity, one bed, cowboy/bull rider and spice, you will love this book. I loved both Summer & Rhettβs characters and cannot wait to start Heartless, Book #2 of the Chestnut Spring Series.
Synopsis: The rules were simple. Keep my hands off his daughter and stay out of trouble. But now Iβm stuck with her. Thereβs only one bed. And well, rules are made to be broken. Iβm the face of professional bull ridingβthe golden boy. Or at least I was until it all blew up in my face. Now my agent says I have to clean up my image, so Iβm stuck with his ball-busting daughter for the rest of the season as my βfull-time supervision.β But I donβt need a goddamn babysitter, especially one with skin-tight jeans, a sexy smirk, and a mouth she canβt stop running. A mouth I canβt stop thinking about. Because Summer isnβt just another conquest. She sees the man behind the mask, and she doesnβt runβshe pulls me closer, even when she shouldnβt. She says this means nothing. I say this means everything. She says there are boundaries we shouldnβt cross. That my reputation canβt take any more hitsβand neither can her damaged heart. I say Iβm going to steal it anyway.
Please check trigger warnings before reading this book.
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November 9 by Colleen Hoover
adventurous
challenging
emotional
funny
hopeful
sad
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.0
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Thoughts: I enjoyed November 9 and appreciated how unique the storyline was. I went in completely blind and avoided reading reviews beforehand. I liked how this book kept me on my toes with a plot twist that I was not expecting at all. I also enjoyed the character development throughout the book. If you enjoy forbidden love/romance, secrets and lies and love at first sight you may enjoy this book.
Synopsis: Fallon meets Ben, an aspiring novelist, the day before her scheduled cross-country move. Their untimely attraction leads them to spend Fallonβs last day in L.A. together, and her eventful life becomes the creative inspiration Ben has always sought for his novel. Over time and amidst the various relationships and tribulations of their own separate lives, they continue to meet on the same date every year. Until one day Fallon becomes unsure if Ben has been telling her the truth or fabricating a perfect reality for the sake of the ultimate plot twist. Can Benβs relationship with Fallon-and simultaneously his novelβbe considered a love story if it ends in heartbreak?
Please check trigger warnings before reading this book.
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Thoughts: I enjoyed November 9 and appreciated how unique the storyline was. I went in completely blind and avoided reading reviews beforehand. I liked how this book kept me on my toes with a plot twist that I was not expecting at all. I also enjoyed the character development throughout the book. If you enjoy forbidden love/romance, secrets and lies and love at first sight you may enjoy this book.
Synopsis: Fallon meets Ben, an aspiring novelist, the day before her scheduled cross-country move. Their untimely attraction leads them to spend Fallonβs last day in L.A. together, and her eventful life becomes the creative inspiration Ben has always sought for his novel. Over time and amidst the various relationships and tribulations of their own separate lives, they continue to meet on the same date every year. Until one day Fallon becomes unsure if Ben has been telling her the truth or fabricating a perfect reality for the sake of the ultimate plot twist. Can Benβs relationship with Fallon-and simultaneously his novelβbe considered a love story if it ends in heartbreak?
Please check trigger warnings before reading this book.
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The Girl from London by Olivia Spooner
adventurous
challenging
emotional
hopeful
inspiring
sad
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.0
PR PRODUCT: Thank you Tandem Collective, Olivia Spooner & Moa Press for the opportunity to be a part of this read-along.
Thoughts: I enjoyed this book and being a part of this read-along with Tandem Collective. The story follows a heart-wrenching narrative filled with a lot of love and loss which has been well written. I enjoyed the dual timeline of this book. It was my first time reading adult historical fiction, and it has sparked an interest in reading more from this genre!
Synopsis: London, 1940. Ruth, a young schoolteacher, volunteers as an escort helping to evacuate children from war-torn England to Australia and New Zealand. Her three-month voyage is fraught - their passage is perilous, and the children anxious and homesick. Nine-year-old Fergus is more troubled than most and Ruth forms an unexpected bond with the boy.It's not just Fergus who captures Ruth's attention. Bobby, a fellow volunteer who initially infuriates Ruth with his laidback charm, somehow gets under her skin and throws her ordered life into chaos.Tragedy strikes on their return voyage, when the Rangitane is attacked by German raiders. As the ship goes down, the surviving passengers are taken as prisoners of war aboard the German vessel. To the rest of the world, they are missing, presumed dead.New Zealand 2005. Hazel boards a plane to London, eager to explore Europe. Sitting next to her is a man named Joe. On her lap is a treasured book from her grandfather, Fergus. A book that will finally reveal Ruth's story.A captivating, heart-wrenching story of love, loss, and the resilience of the human spirit that will stay with you long after you turn the final page.
Please check trigger warnings before reading this book.
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Thoughts: I enjoyed this book and being a part of this read-along with Tandem Collective. The story follows a heart-wrenching narrative filled with a lot of love and loss which has been well written. I enjoyed the dual timeline of this book. It was my first time reading adult historical fiction, and it has sparked an interest in reading more from this genre!
Synopsis: London, 1940. Ruth, a young schoolteacher, volunteers as an escort helping to evacuate children from war-torn England to Australia and New Zealand. Her three-month voyage is fraught - their passage is perilous, and the children anxious and homesick. Nine-year-old Fergus is more troubled than most and Ruth forms an unexpected bond with the boy.It's not just Fergus who captures Ruth's attention. Bobby, a fellow volunteer who initially infuriates Ruth with his laidback charm, somehow gets under her skin and throws her ordered life into chaos.Tragedy strikes on their return voyage, when the Rangitane is attacked by German raiders. As the ship goes down, the surviving passengers are taken as prisoners of war aboard the German vessel. To the rest of the world, they are missing, presumed dead.New Zealand 2005. Hazel boards a plane to London, eager to explore Europe. Sitting next to her is a man named Joe. On her lap is a treasured book from her grandfather, Fergus. A book that will finally reveal Ruth's story.A captivating, heart-wrenching story of love, loss, and the resilience of the human spirit that will stay with you long after you turn the final page.
Please check trigger warnings before reading this book.
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Christmas at the Cat CafΓ© by Jessica Redland
challenging
emotional
hopeful
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
3.0
Thank you @on_shais_shelf & @bookedbyamy for letting me be a part of your December buddy read! #shamybuddyread π©·π
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Thoughts: The storyline of the book was cute. I loved the small-town and small-business setting. Fifteen catsβwow! I liked how the book delved into Tabbyβs medical condition (Fibromyalgia). However, I feel the cover was somewhat misleading, as the romance in the book was secondary, and it didn't convey the Christmas vibe as much as the cover suggested. If you enjoy friends to lovers, workplace romance you may enjoy this book.
Synopsis: It had always been Tabby's dream to work with cats and an inheritance from her beloved nanna has finally made that a reality. Idyllic Castle Street in Whitsborough Bay couldnβt be a better place for pastry chef Tabby to open a cat cafΓ© with her boyfriend, Leon. But when Leon leaves her in the lurch, the pressure mounts for Tabby. With Christmas fast approaching, she has to open the cafΓ© on her own β a daunting prospect, especially when she's been hiding her health issues from the ones she loves. Faced with local resistance to the cafΓ© β and somebody seemingly determined that she wonβt succeed β Tabby will need her friends, family and cats more than ever to recover her broken Christmas spirit and pull together for a Christmas miracle. Will the cat cafΓ© bring the festive joy to Castle Street as Tabby had hoped or will it be a cat-astrophe? And can the magic of Christmas on Castle Street mend Tabby's broken heart as well as her business?
Please check trigger warnings before reading this book.
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Thoughts: The storyline of the book was cute. I loved the small-town and small-business setting. Fifteen catsβwow! I liked how the book delved into Tabbyβs medical condition (Fibromyalgia). However, I feel the cover was somewhat misleading, as the romance in the book was secondary, and it didn't convey the Christmas vibe as much as the cover suggested. If you enjoy friends to lovers, workplace romance you may enjoy this book.
Synopsis: It had always been Tabby's dream to work with cats and an inheritance from her beloved nanna has finally made that a reality. Idyllic Castle Street in Whitsborough Bay couldnβt be a better place for pastry chef Tabby to open a cat cafΓ© with her boyfriend, Leon. But when Leon leaves her in the lurch, the pressure mounts for Tabby. With Christmas fast approaching, she has to open the cafΓ© on her own β a daunting prospect, especially when she's been hiding her health issues from the ones she loves. Faced with local resistance to the cafΓ© β and somebody seemingly determined that she wonβt succeed β Tabby will need her friends, family and cats more than ever to recover her broken Christmas spirit and pull together for a Christmas miracle. Will the cat cafΓ© bring the festive joy to Castle Street as Tabby had hoped or will it be a cat-astrophe? And can the magic of Christmas on Castle Street mend Tabby's broken heart as well as her business?
Please check trigger warnings before reading this book.
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Evidence of the Affair by Taylor Jenkins Reid
emotional
mysterious
sad
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? N/A
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.0
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Thoughts: Evidence of the Affair" follows an illicit affair through epistolary form. Honestly, I really enjoyed reading this short story. It has been sitting in my Kindle library for the longest time. Being only 88 pages, and with the interesting synopsis, I was intrigued!
Synopsis: The repercussions of an illicit affair unfold in this short story by bestselling author Taylor Jenkins Reid. Dear stranger. A desperate young woman in Southern California sits down to write a letter to a man sheβs never metβa choice that will forever change both their lives. My heart goes out to you, David. Even though I do not know youβ¦ The correspondence between Carrie Allsop and David Mayer reveals, piece by piece, the painful details of a devastating affair between their spouses. With each commiserating scratch of the pen, they confess their fears and bare their souls. They share the bewilderment over how things went so wrong and come to wonder where to go from here. Told entirely through the letters of two comforting strangers and those of two illicit lovers, Evidence of the Affair explores the complex nature of the heart. And ultimately, for one woman, how liberating it can be when itβs broken.
Please check trigger warnings before reading this book.
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Thoughts: Evidence of the Affair" follows an illicit affair through epistolary form. Honestly, I really enjoyed reading this short story. It has been sitting in my Kindle library for the longest time. Being only 88 pages, and with the interesting synopsis, I was intrigued!
Synopsis: The repercussions of an illicit affair unfold in this short story by bestselling author Taylor Jenkins Reid. Dear stranger. A desperate young woman in Southern California sits down to write a letter to a man sheβs never metβa choice that will forever change both their lives. My heart goes out to you, David. Even though I do not know youβ¦ The correspondence between Carrie Allsop and David Mayer reveals, piece by piece, the painful details of a devastating affair between their spouses. With each commiserating scratch of the pen, they confess their fears and bare their souls. They share the bewilderment over how things went so wrong and come to wonder where to go from here. Told entirely through the letters of two comforting strangers and those of two illicit lovers, Evidence of the Affair explores the complex nature of the heart. And ultimately, for one woman, how liberating it can be when itβs broken.
Please check trigger warnings before reading this book.
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Done and Dusted by Lyla Sage
lighthearted
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? N/A
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.0
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Thoughts: Done and Dusted follows Emmy and her brotherβs best friend, Luke, in Book #1 of Rebel Blue Ranch. The brotherβs best friend trope? Sign me up! So glad I read this book to continue my Cowboy Romance Era. This book was great and had a cute storyline. If you enjoy brother's best friend, he falls first & he falls hard, forbidden love and reformed bad boy, you will enjoy this book. I cannot wait to start my ARC copy of Swift and Saddled (Rebel Blue Ranch #2).
Synopsis: As Emmyβs older brotherβs best friend, Luke spent most of his childhood antagonizing her. Itβs been years since heβs seen her, but when she walks into his bar and back into his life, he canβt take his eyes off her. Despite his better judgment, he wants to do a whole lot more than just look at her.
Please check trigger warnings before reading this book.
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Thoughts: Done and Dusted follows Emmy and her brotherβs best friend, Luke, in Book #1 of Rebel Blue Ranch. The brotherβs best friend trope? Sign me up! So glad I read this book to continue my Cowboy Romance Era. This book was great and had a cute storyline. If you enjoy brother's best friend, he falls first & he falls hard, forbidden love and reformed bad boy, you will enjoy this book. I cannot wait to start my ARC copy of Swift and Saddled (Rebel Blue Ranch #2).
Synopsis: As Emmyβs older brotherβs best friend, Luke spent most of his childhood antagonizing her. Itβs been years since heβs seen her, but when she walks into his bar and back into his life, he canβt take his eyes off her. Despite his better judgment, he wants to do a whole lot more than just look at her.
Please check trigger warnings before reading this book.
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Reminders of Him by Colleen Hoover
emotional
funny
hopeful
inspiring
sad
tense
fast-paced
5.0
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Thoughts: If I could reread this book for the first time again, I would 100% do it. This is by far my favourite Co-Ho book that I have read thus far. I loved the story and I loved the character progression throughout the whole book. Additionally, there was a load of growth within this book. I laughed, smiled and cried my way through this book. I loved the ending and so so glad CoHo chose a happy ending, although I did feel like it was rushed. If you enjoy forbidden romance, forced proximity and happy ending you will love this book.
Synopsis: A troubled young mother yearns for a shot at redemption in this heartbreaking yet hopeful story. After serving five years in prison for a tragic mistake, Kenna Rowan returns to the town where it all went wrong, hoping to reunite with her four-year-old daughter. But the bridges Kenna burned are proving impossible to rebuild. Everyone in her daughterβs life is determined to shut Kenna out, no matter how hard she works to prove herself. The only person who hasnβt closed the door on her completely is Ledger Ward, a local bar owner and one of the few remaining links to Kennaβs daughter. But if anyone were to discover how Ledger is slowly becoming an important part of Kennaβs life, both would risk losing the trust of everyone important to them. The two form a connection despite the pressure surrounding them, but as their romance grows, so does the risk. Kenna must find a way to absolve the mistakes of her past to build a future out of hope and healing.
Please check trigger warnings before reading this book.
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Thoughts: If I could reread this book for the first time again, I would 100% do it. This is by far my favourite Co-Ho book that I have read thus far. I loved the story and I loved the character progression throughout the whole book. Additionally, there was a load of growth within this book. I laughed, smiled and cried my way through this book. I loved the ending and so so glad CoHo chose a happy ending, although I did feel like it was rushed. If you enjoy forbidden romance, forced proximity and happy ending you will love this book.
Synopsis: A troubled young mother yearns for a shot at redemption in this heartbreaking yet hopeful story. After serving five years in prison for a tragic mistake, Kenna Rowan returns to the town where it all went wrong, hoping to reunite with her four-year-old daughter. But the bridges Kenna burned are proving impossible to rebuild. Everyone in her daughterβs life is determined to shut Kenna out, no matter how hard she works to prove herself. The only person who hasnβt closed the door on her completely is Ledger Ward, a local bar owner and one of the few remaining links to Kennaβs daughter. But if anyone were to discover how Ledger is slowly becoming an important part of Kennaβs life, both would risk losing the trust of everyone important to them. The two form a connection despite the pressure surrounding them, but as their romance grows, so does the risk. Kenna must find a way to absolve the mistakes of her past to build a future out of hope and healing.
Please check trigger warnings before reading this book.
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Scoring the Princess by Siena Trap
emotional
funny
hopeful
inspiring
medium-paced
4.0
ARC Review: Thank you, Siena Trap, for the opportunity to be selected to read the ARC for "Scoring the Princess: A Hockey Romance" (The Remington Royals Book 1).
Thoughts: Scoring the Princess: A Hockey Romance is Book #1 of The Remington Royals series. I enjoyed reading this book and watching the character develop. It was the first ice hockey romance book I have read and it features many great characters. Overall, it was a great debut novel, and I highly recommend it to those readers who are interested in these many tropes. If you enjoy hockey romance, he falls first, he has always loved her, supportive girl gang and found family you may enjoy this book.
Synopsis: She was always meant to be mine. My status as one of the leagueβs superstars means I can have any woman I want. Puck bunnies line up at the chance to score with a hockey player. Thereβs just one problem . . . the only woman I want is off-limits. No woman can compare to Natalie Remingtonβat least not the perfect version of her Iβve created in my mind. Until I laid eyes on her, I didnβt believe in love at first sight. One smile from her and I was a goner. Too bad for me, sheβs already takenβmarried to a prince. I tried to forget about her. Until one day, she showed up on my doorstep, and everything changed. Now, my dream girl is within reach, and Iβm getting a taste of what life at her side might look like. Itβs better than I ever imagined. The shadow cast by her toxic ex-husband is hard to shake, but Iβm determined to show Natalie how she deserves to be loved. Iβve racked up a lot of accomplishments over the course of my career, but one goal trumps them all: scoring the princess.
Please check trigger warnings before reading this book.
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Thoughts: Scoring the Princess: A Hockey Romance is Book #1 of The Remington Royals series. I enjoyed reading this book and watching the character develop. It was the first ice hockey romance book I have read and it features many great characters. Overall, it was a great debut novel, and I highly recommend it to those readers who are interested in these many tropes. If you enjoy hockey romance, he falls first, he has always loved her, supportive girl gang and found family you may enjoy this book.
Synopsis: She was always meant to be mine. My status as one of the leagueβs superstars means I can have any woman I want. Puck bunnies line up at the chance to score with a hockey player. Thereβs just one problem . . . the only woman I want is off-limits. No woman can compare to Natalie Remingtonβat least not the perfect version of her Iβve created in my mind. Until I laid eyes on her, I didnβt believe in love at first sight. One smile from her and I was a goner. Too bad for me, sheβs already takenβmarried to a prince. I tried to forget about her. Until one day, she showed up on my doorstep, and everything changed. Now, my dream girl is within reach, and Iβm getting a taste of what life at her side might look like. Itβs better than I ever imagined. The shadow cast by her toxic ex-husband is hard to shake, but Iβm determined to show Natalie how she deserves to be loved. Iβve racked up a lot of accomplishments over the course of my career, but one goal trumps them all: scoring the princess.
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Content Warnings
Graphic: Domestic abuse and Pregnancy