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The Hockey Situation
Author: Lyra Parish
The Hockey Situation is a sports romance written with a dual point of view. Kendall Hart is the hockey coach's daughter and a star artist in her own right. She has come back to the U.S. because she’s been commissioned to paint portraits of each player on the New York Angels Hockey Team. Patterson Cross is the star hockey player for the New York Angels, and he has hated Kendall for many years. At the beginning of the book, we aren't sure why they dislike each other, but she was previously engaged to his twin brother. When their hate for each other explodes into something…more fiery…well, you know what they say...keep your enemies closer. Kendall and Patterson decide on an “arrangement” that will keep them VERY close all season, and things get very steamy, very fast. Their chemistry is electric! Somewhere along the way, they decide they don't actually hate one another. In fact, they like each other a whole lot, but Coach Hart has made it very clear that his players are not to date his daughter. So there was a lot of sneaking around, covert meetings, and stolen glances and kisses. The attraction between Kendall and Patterson seems to have always been there, waiting to bloom.
The book is a little over 400 pages (including the epilogue), but it’s a fast read because it’s captivating, steamy, and fun. I flew through the pages! Kendall and Patterson’s romance felt real and interesting. They connected years ago, and the connection lasted. Their nicknames for one another, Pattycakes and Ken Doll, are so cute. At one point, Kendall says, “After all these years, Patterson’s face is the one that refuses to leave me alone,” and “He unlocked the cage and set me free. I’ll never be the same.” Patterson says, “You don’t get to choose who you fall in love with. That’s not how it works.” He also says, “I’ve spent my entire life chasing championships and records, wanting to create a legacy people will remember. But as we head back to the city, Kendall asleep beside me, I understand. This is what I want. Her. And whatever comes next.”
By the end of the book, Kendall says, “The truth is, we don’t get to choose who we love. Our hearts choose for us.” This is a sweet love story. If you enjoy hockey romances, he falls first, enemies to lovers, secret romance, brother’s ex, best friend’s brother, possessive hero, and enemies with benefits, you will love this book!
Thank you to the author @lyraparish for the arc. All opinions are my own.
Author: Lyra Parish
The Hockey Situation is a sports romance written with a dual point of view. Kendall Hart is the hockey coach's daughter and a star artist in her own right. She has come back to the U.S. because she’s been commissioned to paint portraits of each player on the New York Angels Hockey Team. Patterson Cross is the star hockey player for the New York Angels, and he has hated Kendall for many years. At the beginning of the book, we aren't sure why they dislike each other, but she was previously engaged to his twin brother. When their hate for each other explodes into something…more fiery…well, you know what they say...keep your enemies closer. Kendall and Patterson decide on an “arrangement” that will keep them VERY close all season, and things get very steamy, very fast. Their chemistry is electric! Somewhere along the way, they decide they don't actually hate one another. In fact, they like each other a whole lot, but Coach Hart has made it very clear that his players are not to date his daughter. So there was a lot of sneaking around, covert meetings, and stolen glances and kisses. The attraction between Kendall and Patterson seems to have always been there, waiting to bloom.
The book is a little over 400 pages (including the epilogue), but it’s a fast read because it’s captivating, steamy, and fun. I flew through the pages! Kendall and Patterson’s romance felt real and interesting. They connected years ago, and the connection lasted. Their nicknames for one another, Pattycakes and Ken Doll, are so cute. At one point, Kendall says, “After all these years, Patterson’s face is the one that refuses to leave me alone,” and “He unlocked the cage and set me free. I’ll never be the same.” Patterson says, “You don’t get to choose who you fall in love with. That’s not how it works.” He also says, “I’ve spent my entire life chasing championships and records, wanting to create a legacy people will remember. But as we head back to the city, Kendall asleep beside me, I understand. This is what I want. Her. And whatever comes next.”
By the end of the book, Kendall says, “The truth is, we don’t get to choose who we love. Our hearts choose for us.” This is a sweet love story. If you enjoy hockey romances, he falls first, enemies to lovers, secret romance, brother’s ex, best friend’s brother, possessive hero, and enemies with benefits, you will love this book!
Thank you to the author @lyraparish for the arc. All opinions are my own.
The Hockey Situation by Lyra Parish was a total page-turner—I devoured it in one sitting! While it’s the 6th book in the Billionaire Situation series, it works perfectly as a stand-alone.
I absolutely loved Patterson and Kendall. Their chemistry is electric, the tension is off the charts, and the witty banter had me grinning the entire time. The steamy scenes were perfectly balanced—hot without being over the top—and added just the right amount of spice.
I was completely satisfied with their HEA, and I would wholeheartedly recommend this book to fans of enemies-to-lovers and forbidden romance.
Thank you to Lyra Parish for the gifted ARC!
I absolutely loved Patterson and Kendall. Their chemistry is electric, the tension is off the charts, and the witty banter had me grinning the entire time. The steamy scenes were perfectly balanced—hot without being over the top—and added just the right amount of spice.
I was completely satisfied with their HEA, and I would wholeheartedly recommend this book to fans of enemies-to-lovers and forbidden romance.
Thank you to Lyra Parish for the gifted ARC!