Reviewed by Sam@WLABB on
This book pairs Max, the Cold Fury goalie with Jules an aunt thrust into the role of mother for her deceased sister's three kids. This relativity new lifestyle doesn't allow Jules much time for herself, but Max is able to worm his way in there and win her heart.
I loved this concept of the sorta-single mom, and how that did not make a difference to Max. That is a lot for a rather young bachelor to take on, but he understood that Jules and the kids were a package deal, and he embraced it. There are quite a few adorable interactions between Max and the kids that made my heart pitter patter, and just made me love Max more and more.
Jules was a great heroine. She was super self sacrificing, working herself to the bone to support her new charges, and ignoring her own needs to take care of theirs. Bennett gave Jules a lot of depth in her talents and persona. She came across as quite a beautiful person.
The story was great. My favorite parts, though, were the bro-moments. There are a ton between Hawke and Max (I loved the overlap with Hawke/Vale's story), but there are also moments with Garrett (from my favorite Cold Fury book). So, I was pretty excited. I love when I read companions and the author really integrates the group. It was done beautifully in this book.
Overall: A swoony, sweet romance that tugs at the heartstrings.
Reading updates
- Started reading
- 24 December, 2016: Finished reading
- 24 December, 2016: Reviewed