Melting the Ice
2 Stars

Why do I continue with this series? Maybe its the sensationally sexy covers, or perhaps it is the occasional glimpse of a great couple and engaging storyline as in books #2 Changing the Game and #5 Thrown by a Curve. Unfortunately, Melting the Ice does not provide that elusive story, and the cover does not compensate for the stilted writing (Burton can do so much better) or lackluster characters.

Drew is a narcissistic jerk whose humungous ego knows no bounds, and Carolina is a doormat plain and simple. She forgives Drew’s behavior both past and present far too easily apparently because he looks good in the clothes she designs.

Drew and Carolina’s chemistry is virtually non-existent. There is no real emotion in their relationship, which mainly consists of of a series of mechanical sexcapades in outlandish locations. Simply put, their romance is non-sensical and unbelievable.

The secondary characters are nothing more than window dressing and add absolutely nothing to the story. The updates to Evelyn and Gray’s romance feel as if Burton is merely going through the motions, and the short trip to the Briscoe family is tacked on as a short intro to the next book.

In sum, a contrived, predictable and mundane addition to the series, which is a pity as Burton’s sports romance concept has such tremendous potential. ( )

Enjoyed this so much more than the first Jaci Burton one I read. ( )

Steamy! Physically poetic, a sexy dance of words weaving a beautiful story of two people that are so wrapped up in their careers, they believe they have no room in their lives for a relationship. In reality, a relationship is exactly what they are creating. The declaration on Drew's part is a little anti-climatic but it is a beautiful story and is a great read! I love the way the author used the co-mingling of the careers and Carolina's interest in hockey from an artistic viewpoint as well as enjoying the sport for fun and as a way to support Drew. She also used that interest to paint the electricity and the sensuality of part of their attraction. Jaci Burton never fails to deliver! ( )

Sexy as all get out and I loved Carolina and Drew together. Steam was pratically coming out of the my kindle's screen. lol
I also loved the new take in regards of Carolina's profession. She was into fashion, which put a new flavor to the story and agreed very well with the sports side of things. ( )

Sexy as all get out and I loved Carolina and Drew together. Steam was pratically coming out of the my kindle's screen. lol
I also loved the new take in regards of Carolina's profession. She was into fashion, which put a new flavor to the story and agreed very well with the sports side of things. ( )