Kristie J’s review of Ice Daddy (Boston Brawlers, Book 2) by June Winters
Contemporary Romance published by Amazon Digital Services 29 Jan 18
I’m not sure how it came about that I picked up this book – probably through Book Bub or something. But however it was, I kind of forgot about it. But now that we are knee deep into hockey playoffs, I thought I needed to get some hockey romances in and while going through my stash of those books came across this one. I’ve never read anything by this author and hadn’t heard any buzz, so I was going into this book blind.
Sometimes blind is good, because this turned out to be quite an enjoyable read – so much so I just purchased the first book and paid more than I usually do for an ebook. It was still a lot less than a print book, so all is well.
Lance is the hero of the story. He’s one of the best players in the NHL, as well as being mighty fine to look upon. Because of these factors, he doesn’t have any trouble finding women who are willing to do more than just look upon. While many of the women have been forgettable, there is one in particular he remembers, and whenever the team plays in that same city, he goes to the bar he met her at, hoping lightning will strike twice and he will see her again. They only exchanged first names, so there is no way for Lance to contact her.
And there is no way for her to contact Lance. Paige was still hurting from a cheating ex the night they met. She was NOT a one-night stand kind of girl, but between her girlfriend telling her that was exactly what she needed to try and heal because of her ex and being charmed by Lance’s really cheesy pick-up lines – and they were bad and so bad they were hilarious – she just went for it. She left the next morning while he was in the shower, and the only thing she knew about him was that he was big, traveled around with other big, good-looking guys, and was Lance from Boston. She finds him quite by happenstance when her father shows her a video he took at a hockey game of her daughter and Lance.
Yep, their one-night stand had repercussions.
When Lance and Paige finally reconnect, he’s delighted to have found her after years of searching. He’s also discombobulated to find out he’s a father. But because he’s a good man, he steps up to the plate right away and bonds very quickly with his young daughter.
It’s not a lengthy book at 209 pages and I was able to read it fairly quickly. And I liked it quite a bit. Both Paige and Lance are good, decent, and likable characters. It’s not chock full of angst and that’s just the kind I was in the mood for when I read this book. I enjoyed it so much I purchased the first book in the series to read.
Grade: B-
Summary:
Nashville nursing student Paige McMillan only wanted to get over a cheating ex. But a few sinful hours with a tall, muscular bad boy left the good girl with a lifetime of responsibility — and no idea who her adorable daughter’s father really is.
Love him or hate him, hockey superstar Lance Couture makes no apologies for being the best — or for living life to its fullest. He’s hot, rich, and girls can’t get enough of him. Why would a player like him ever settle down?
When a pro hockey team comes to town, Paige spots a familiar face in the most unlikely place: on the ice. The father of her daughter is Lance Couture, star of the Boston Brawlers. But the pro athlete isn’t interested in talking about lost time. He’d rather replay their steamy one-night affair — and his lips and tongue are oh so seductive …
Can Paige resist the hockey hunk’s advances and tell him the truth? Can Lance’s career survive another off-ice controversy? Is there hope for a happy little hockey family?
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