Love Rinkside (Playmakers Series) by G.K. Brady Review

Love Rinkside: A Hidden Identity Romance by G.K. Brady
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

Andrew (Drew) Foster and Katie Denning meet (or re-meet) each other at a Halloween party hosted by Denver Blizard star Beckett Miller (TAMING BECKETT, Playmakers #1). Beckett is Drew’s brother-in-law T.J. Shanstrom’s (THIRD MAN IN, Playmaker #2) hockey teammate. His sister is Natalie (Foster) Shanstrom. Katie works for Paige (Anderson) Miller (Beckett’s wife).

Drew and Katie were in costume when they met at the party. They did not recognize each other and were more relaxed around each other because they were hidden behind a mask. If anything, this book was worth reading for the costumes. The costumes in this story were hilarious, creative, and entertaining.

I enjoyed the characters. Drew owns a small IT business. He plays beer-league hockey. Katie is fun. They are both dog lovers/owners, but there are issues with pack dynamics when they all meet.

I liked the Rinkside analogy. Both Drew and Katie hang out with professional hockey players, but they are sort of on the outside looking in, Rinkside.

LOVE RINKSIDE is a heartfelt enjoyable read. It is a great addition to the Playmakers series. I voluntarily reviewed an advance reader copy of this book.

Format: 183 pages, Kindle Edition

Expected publication: October 31, 2023 by Trefoil Publishing

ISBN: 9781962545013 (ISBN10: 1962545016)

Language: English

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Taming Beckett (The Playmakers Series) by G.K. Brady Review

Taming Beckett: A Bad Boy Sports Romance by G.K. Brady
My rating: 3 of 5 stars

In this story, NHL star Beckett Miller falls from grace and loses almost everything. He hires real estate agent/former college friend Paige Anderson to sell his home. Paige begins to form a friendship with Beckett, meanwhile she is having marriage troubles. This contemporary sports romance is suitable for adult readers.

I liked Beckett. It is understandable how he ruined his career. I like that he owns up to his mistakes and grows up. I at times felt like Beckett was being portrayed as older than thirty-two-years-old. Having worked in the construction industry, I could relate with Paige. I enjoyed her character. She is hardworking and determined. I like that Beckett and Paige formed a friendship, and that she did not cheat on her husband, Adrian Paulson.

TAMING BECKETT was a good story, but it didn’t always hold my attention, and it sometimes felt slow. There are some valuable life lessons. Paige and Becket have great chemistry and a solid relationship. They both have family issues that are resolved. I like that they make each other better people. I want to continue following the series. T.J.’s story is next in book two, THIRD MAN IN. I voluntarily reviewed an advance reader copy of this book.

Kindle Edition, 373 pages
Published August 20th 2019 by Trefoil Publishing
ASIN: B07VQTTR9Q

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Stacking the Shelves #249

Stacking The Shelves is all about sharing the books you are adding to your shelves, may it be physical or virtual. This means you can include books you buy in physical store or online, books you borrow from friends or the library, review books, gifts and of course ebooks!

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For Review:

Crush the King (Crown of Shards #3) by Jennifer Estep
Ice Hard (New York Nighthawks #2) by Tracy Goodwin
Taming Beckett by G.K. Brady
Helix (International Sensory Assassin Network #2) by Mary Ting
Alpha Bully by Renee Rose
Intermission (Love Triangle Duet #2) by Lisa Suzanne

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