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Pucking Around: A Why Choose Hockey Romance (Jacksonville Rays Book 1)

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He's this golden retriever, unapologetically obsessed with his woman type of man and I loved him ! He's also Caleb best friend... I didn’t mind Mars (loved the Finnish) but I wasn’t in love with him. He felt very random. Like Rachel just wanted another guy and she would’ve added more if she felt like it. I did like his story with Rachel helping him with his injury and getting recruited to the Finnish Olympics. Even though the group ends up meshing pretty well together, Mars still felt like the odd man out.

As far as the leading lads go, Mars was my favourite. I felt like he fostered a more meaningful and careful connection with Rachel, whereas the other two have a lot to figure out between themselves and I think that Rachel, for want of a better phrase, ends up as more of a vehicle for them to connect. There were a few occasions where I felt a little uneasy about how Rachel was spoken about. But from her perspective, you’re not left in any doubt over whether she’s happy or not. She’s on board with what’s happening, and I guess that’s the important thing to note.When Rachel started having feelings for Mars, she had a conversation with the other two guys, which made sense because she was in relationship with them. So, she had to know if they were comfortable with Mars joining the harem. But....when Jake and Caleb get together, there was no conversation. It was just, oh she knows me that's it. I wish Jake spoke to Rachel about that.

Two moments, I wish was written differently : One, Rachel shouldn't have outed Caleb and Jake to Mars, no matter the situation. It just wasn't her place to do, especially since Jake didn't even realise it then. About Rachel's past, everything has been told within a couple of paragraphs and then that's it, conflicts are just based on that. Basically, it was apparently she had history with bad press and she wanted to protect the boys from it. Got it. But, it felt like a lot of tell, no show. She goes to lots of away games and to some other places with guys in public, but somehow she never faced the press eyes until the end. So, that became a little unbelievable. I had expected the romance between Jake and Rachel, because it’s where this whole thing started. But it was a whole lot more than that. My name is Rachel Price, and two months ago, I walked away from the perfect man. Sweet and funny, and so hot it should be illegal—we shared one magical night. No names. No strings. I never thought I’d see him again. While Mars wants nothing more than to be with Rachel, he isn’t Bi or Queer so he struggles to fit into the dynamic between these lovers.This is a special book for me. Sometimes we refer to soul books. This definitely qualifies. I swear, I entered another plane of consciousness when the idea for this book first feel in my head. I’m so in love with every step of Bear and Silas’s journey. This is a book about two lost souls that find each other and heal each other and build a love out of friendship and trust. It’s about healing and finding a new normal.

Caleb, the moody hot af queer, 4 times pierced *there* Daddy, also known as the equipment manager of the team. Rachel, Jake, Caleb and Mars have their own journey and there's depth to each of them, but they also grow and learn with each other. Authors, if you are a member of the Goodreads Author Program, you can edit information about your own books. Find out how in this guide. Jake Compton – the golden retriever defenseman who loves ice cream and bird watching. Also best friend to Caleb. Lord have mercy on my soul after this book! I am in love with all four of them and this storyline! There is so much banter, making moment’s hilarious enough to make me cry. There is so much love and longing that your heart will break and patch itself up over and over. So much 🌶️ and ❤️…. Incredible😭🤌🏼There's was a few cringe moments and times I rolled my eyes from the OTT lovey dovey statements that seemed to happen too often toward the end, but overall I loved the spice, the relationships and the humour. I can't let those small OTT moments take away from rating this book as a whole! Two, same time Mars said he wanted to see how she is with the other two, and he didn't mean sex. But, then yup she let's Caleb touch her and wanted Mars to watch. Sure Mars contented but I feel Caleb came off too strong on him, and Rachel didn't even say anything. But, that's not the main thing though. Same scene extends to Jake joining them, and nobody asks Mars to consent whether or not he wants to watch. But, Caleb just goes on bossing them for more.

Seems like enough to fill a book, right? But it doesn’t stop there lol. Rachel starts treating another player on the team (Ilmari aka Mars) off the books so he can have a shot at the Finnish Olympics, and sparks fly AGAIN!! This girl is something else, right? 😂 What I mean by that is that it has all the potential to go off in a very big way. Like Guy Fawkes style explosion. This Gunpowder Plot was also foiled. We’re told over and over how Rachel is a liability, how knowing her and being associated with her murky past will drag all the others down with her. It’s all very cloak and dagger… And then it’s all a bunch of smoke and mirrors.My name is Rachel Price, and two months ago, I walked away from the perfect man. We shared one magical night. No names. No strings. I never thought I'd see him again. I was wrong. Also, I get that this was instalove, but there were some moments where I wished there was some conversations at least, instead of just oh, she knows me, I know her. Like not all the time maybe. Caleb; Thoughtful, Kind, Over thinker, determined, Loving and Loyal. This man puts everyone else fist despite losing everything he ever loved. He let go of his anger and put all of his trust in both Rachel and Jake to only fall in love with both and making them his family, Ilmari included. Rachel fell in love with them all starting with Jake, Caleb and then Ilmari. She accepted them from the start and understood what each one needed. She helped them through their hurdles as individuals, allowed them to accept things on their own terms and in their own time. She openly loved them and accepted everything about them. That said, it does enough. It’s a long read (as I’ve mentioned… many times) but I don’t think that should deter you if you’re into your sports romances.

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