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Chargement... Hard Stick (Breakaway, #1) (édition 2017)par L. P. Dover
Information sur l'oeuvreHard Stick: A Breakaway Novel par L. P. Dover
Aucun Actuellement, il n'y a pas de discussions au sujet de ce livre.  thebookdisciple | Oct 9, 2018 |   This was super cute. These two had a great way of communicating which I appreciated and found to be refreshing. There was something about the pacing though that stopped me from being fully invested. I found things were resolved rather quickly after their introduction. I did like the suspense angle though. I've never read a sports romance with this angle so in that respect I found it refreshing. Check out more spoiler-free book and series reviews on my blog SERIESousBookReviews.com as well as read book series recaps! Full Review: https://wp.me/p7hLUw-2uh Actual Rating: 3/5 (  ) seriesousbooks | Feb 7, 2018 |  ) JHaney | Jun 29, 2017 | HARD STICK was amazing. The plot had a little of everything: mystery, drama, conspiracy, romance, hockey, tragedy, humor, and hope. The characters are well-developed and believable. Kristen was a compelling heroine who had a misfortunate past. She is strong and brave. My heart went out to her. She has some loyal and amazing friends. I love Kellan. He is the captain of the Charlotte Striker NHL team. He is hardworking and determined. He is protective and reliable. He is creative when setting up his dates with Kristen. The two have wonderful chemistry and make an outstanding couple. Mitchell Blackwell makes a fascinating advisory. He is power hungry and controlling. He is a dangerous man who cannot be trusted. I enjoyed the story line. It had a lot of substance and felt meaningful. There were excellent twists. HARD STICK is skillfully written. It had a great pace that is tough to put down. I enjoyed the epilogue. It felt well concluded. I am looking forward to Dallas Easton’s story in the next book in the series, BLOCKED. I voluntarily reviewed an advance reader copy of this book. ( ) dlynch | Jun 12, 2017 |  ) JulieD2 | Mar 28, 2017 | aucune critique | ajouter une critique
Appartient à la sérieBreakway (1)
He carries a big stick. And he's not afraid to use it. On the ice, I'm Kellan Carter, powerhouse enforcer for the Charlotte Strikers. Off the ice, I'm just a regular guy. The last thing I want is to get mobbed by a bunch of groupies who are only after me for my fame and money. My ideal woman knows how to enjoy a little good, clean fun--and maybe some not-so-clean fun too. That's the kind of girl I'd never let go. When Kristen Robinson, the gorgeous, down-to-earth bartender I've been crushing on, agrees to let me take her out, I'm thrilled. We have an amazing night together, culminating in the most electrifying kiss of my life--and that's it. Kristen tells me we can't see each other again, but I know that kiss meant as much to her as it did to me. What I don't know is that Kristen has a dangerous secret. . . . I've proved to Kristen that she can trust me with her body and her heart. But when her past comes back to haunt her, I need to prove that she can trust me with her life. And I might have to get my hands dirty after all. Don't miss any of New York Times bestselling author L. P. Dover's red-hot Breakaway novels: HARD STICK | BLOCKED Or these heartwarming Second Chances romances: CATCHING SUMMER | DEFENDING HAYDEN | INTENDED FOR BRISTOL "L. P. Dover knows how to create the men who make us swoon, the book boyfriends we all want."--New York Times bestselling author Heidi McLaughlin Praise for Hard Stick "Hard Stick is a sexy hockey romance that heats up the ice, and the bedroom!"--Sarah Robinson, bestselling author of the Kavanagh Legends series "Hard Stick is the action-packed hockey romance you'll never forget."--Addicted2Books "Loved the storyline, the plot was very developed with some suspense, drama and of course romance, the exact amount to make this book good and interesting."--Collectors of Book Boyfriends & Girlfriends "I would 100% recommend this book to anyone who loves a story that has a little bit of everything in it. If you're looking for a storyline that will suck you in and characters you will fall in love with and want more of, then this is the book to read! . . . Hard Stick is truly a book that is a case of 'Don't Judge a Book By Its Cover,' but in the best way possible."--Book Bitches Blog "I loved everything about this book. I highly recommend this author."--Jack of All Trades, Master of None Book Reviews "You'll be sucked in from the start and will feel the book hangover before you're done."--Seraphim Book Reviews (five stars) "L. P. Dover did a great job with this book and if you know going into that it has more of a suspenseful love story, you might not be so surprised. I recommend this book. I couldn't put it down."--Wicked Love of Books This ebook includes an excerpt from another Loveswept title. Aucune description trouvée dans une bibliothèque |
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This is not a sports romance. The hero happens to be a hockey player, but the story isn't really about that at all. Its really about a girl in the witness protection program. This book is really more of a contemporary romance similar to her Second Chances series, just about a hockey team instead of a football team.
Kristen picked the WRONG guy. Now, because of it, she is living in a town under a different name and has to fake her own death to try and get him to abandon his pursuit of her. Throwing a wrench in her plan? Kellan, the pro hockey player who comes into the bar/restaurant she works at. He makes no bones about his desire to get her to date him. She wishes she could, but dating is just not in the cards for her.
I have found that most LP Dover books read quick. She typically tends to jump right in and I appreciate that! There are a couple of characters from previous series' of hers (Armed and Dangerous, Gloves Off, Second Chances) but you don't need to have read it. For those of us who have read it, it is just a nice little cameo!
Kellan is not like your typical pro athletes. He isn't a puck bunny chaser. He isn't a man whore. He really is just a nice guy who happens to play professional hockey. He is...dare I say it...NORMAL! How could you not love him!? I wanted him to break through Kristen's barriers because he deserved happiness as much as she did. I am curious to see if the rest of the series keeps this more romantic suspense bend or if it becomes more of a sports romance story.
Ok, now having said that, let me address some of the issues I had. First, she got her degree in Interior Design from MIT. They don't offer degrees in Interior Design. Maybe she got a degree in Architectural studies...But still. You don't go to MIT to be an interior designer. That just doesn't make good sense. You go to a famous design school like Savannah Art and Design, Rhode Island Design, or something. Second, after her first date with Kellan, she tells him about her past, her name change, and faking her own death. WitSec rule number one is you can't tell anyone anything!
I did think the surprise twist was interesting. I hadn't even THOUGHT anything like that. However, the rest of the book is pretty predictable. Overall, this was a good story: good characters, good plot, but not great. I enjoyed it and read it in a few hours, but I probably will forget all about it among the sea of other books I read.
Hawke by Sawyer Bennett, The Enforcer by Helenkay Dimon, The Hot Shot by Kristen Callihan...then you will probably like Hard Stick!
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