Heated Rivalry

Are you a hockey fan? Whether you're a superfan or pretty unfamiliar with the sport, do you think that helped or hindered your enjoyment of the novel?

Enemies to lovers is a class romance trope. What did you think of the way that it's executed in this novel? Is "enemies" the right word for the initial relationship between Ilya and Shane?

This romance also is a true slow burn, taking place over almost a decade (okay well they get together pretty quickly, but the emotional portion is a slow burn...). What took these guys so long to get to know one another?

What obstacles stand in the way of the characters getting together, and how do they overcome them?

This is a steamy novel. Did the balance between sex and romance work for you?

What were your favorite moments between Shane and Ilya? Any favorite pieces of banter?

Hopefully you liked them both, but who do you love more, Shane or Ilya, and why?

What did you think of the ending? Were you hoping for a grand coming out? Or did you find this ending more realistic?

Have you also watched the TV adaptation of this novel? If so, how does it compare to the book? What do you think of the casting? Did you read the book or watch the TV show first and do you think that impacted your answer at all?