4.7 stars

I love this author. Prior to reading the first book in the Want You series, I had only known this author with her Western romance. She is a phenomenal author that can write anything, but I am really liking her more contemporary take on romance.

This book was much different in certain aspects of Luce and Jax's story, in the fact that other than some preconceived notions on Nolan's part there was no real history with Gabi. I enjoyed watching Nolan discover himself and how he listened to what it really was that he wanted instead of just what he was "destined" to become. Gabi was a breath of fresh air. I loved getting the chance to see her as a strong woman that was also a woman in a pretty much male-dominated sport unless it comes to the Olympics. There was a fierceness about her that I appreciated.

Much of the story was geared around to totally opposite people discovering that sometimes opposites do attract. They both offered something to the other and I enjoyed watching it blossom into something more. I wondered how these two were going to manage a relationship with the career aspirations that they both had. The author did a good job showing how, with a little compromise, they were able to manage to do that. There were some definite bumps in the road. Loved the few glimpses of Jax in the book again too.

Definitely recommend this book. It is refreshing to see a contemporary romance breaking the mold by having not only a woman in the starring role of a sports romance but seeing her as a Hockey player.

I was lucky to get a review copy of this. I will always jump at the chance to review this author and her work. ( )