Stacking the Shelves #244

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The Penalty Box (Vancouver Wolves Hockey, #3) by Odette Stone

Hood Academy by Shelley Wilson 

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The Penalty Box (Vancouver Wolves Hockey #3) by Odette Stone Review

The Penalty Box by Odette Stone
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Odette Stone scores a hat trick with her third book in the Vancouver Wolves Hockey series, THE PENALTY BOX. In this story, sports agency personal assistant, Charlie Watts, agrees to marrying hockey defenseman, Mica Petrov, to prevent him from being traded, in return for paying off her debts. This contemporary sports romance is suitable for new adult and adult reader.

THE PENALTY BOX is a heartfelt and enjoyable read. I loved this story. Mica is a good guy. He basically gets in trouble for hanging out with his childhood friend, Andrusha. Okay, yes, Andrusha is involved with the Russian mob, but Mica is not doing anything illegal. Anyway, in order to prevent him from being traded, they need to convince the team owner that he is in love and settling down. His agent, Krista decides that her PA, Charlie, is the perfect candidate for the job. Charlie, has her own set of issues and can really use the money. Unfortunately, she has had a crush on Mica and is afraid to get her heart broken.

Odette Stone did an amazing job with this story. The characters are believable and lovable. I like how Charlie had a crush on Mica, and Mica finally notices her. He is protective of her and looks out for her. Charlie is the perfect partner for Mica. She is trustworthy and understanding. The story is exciting with unexpected outcomes. THE PENALTY BOX is skillfully written and hard to put down. I recommend this book to people who enjoy sports romances and/or crime stories. I voluntarily reviewed an advance reader copy of this book.

Kindle Edition, 369 pages
Published July 21st 2019 by Odette Stone Publishing Inc.
Original Title: The Penalty Box
ASIN: B07VJHY4G5
Edition Language: English
Series: Vancouver Wolves Hockey #3

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Home Game (Vancouver Wolves Hockey #2) by Odette Stone Review

Home Game by Odette Stone
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Odette Stone is on a winning streak with HOME GAME, the second book in the Vancouver Wolves Hockey series. Hockey star Ryan Parker has been traded to the Vancouver Wolves, where his teammates hate him. Zobenia (Zoe) Petrick is down on her luck. The two could just save each other.

I really love Ryan. He has had a difficult time adjusting to his new team because when he was on his previous team, he accidentally hurt Wolves' player, Noah Moore. It was a clean hit, but not everyone feels that way. Ryan’s rivalry with Jensen was an interesting aspect in the story. Jensen is Noah’s best friend and fellow assistant captain. Ryan is a remarkable character. He is a total boy scout. He is giving and kind.

Zoey is an amazing heroine. After her parents’ death, she was put in foster care. At age nineteen, she was left to fend for herself. Only able to make minimum wage she is left homeless. For good reasons, she finds it hard to trust. She is strong and has a great personality. She is the kind of person that people gravitate towards.

HOME GAME is a heartfelt and emotional story. The characters have many challenges and grow tremendously throughout the story. The novel is skillfully written and hard to put down. I’m looking forward to the next book in the series. I voluntarily reviewed an advance reader copy of this book.

Kindle Edition, 366 pages
Published January 29th 2019
Original Title: Home Game
ASIN: B07MXMZB1K
Edition Language: English
Series: Vancouver Wolves Hockey #2

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Stacking the Shelves #217

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Charming as Puck by Pippa Grant 

Eyes on Me by Rachel Harris

Home Game (Vancouver Wolves Hockey #2) by Odette Stone

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Puck Me Secretly (Vancouver Wolves Hockey #1) by Odette Stone Review

Puck Me Secretly by Odette Stone
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Odette Stone is heating it up with PUCK ME SECRETLY, the first book in the Vancouver Wolves Hockey series. Rory Ashford agreed to return home to Vancouver to work in the family business for the next year. On her flight home, she sits next to a handsome stranger. The plane experiences technical difficulties and plummets. On their way down, Rory confesses that she has never had an orgasm. The man promises that if they survived, he will give her one. They survived; he fulfilled his promise, and she never found out his name. She was shocked on her first day of work to discover that he was, Max Logan, recently traded from the Minnesota Marmot to the Vancouver Wolves. The team her family owns, and she will be working for. This contemporary sports romance is suited for adult audiences.

Odette Stone does an amazing job with this story. I like the way that Rory and Max meet. It was a truly unique situation. That sets an intriguing backdrop for the novel. The story is skillfully written and a page-turner. PUCK ME SECRETLY was like a giant puzzle of details that perfectly came together. There was so much going on from every aspect of the book. It had a little of everything: sports, romance, drama, corporate politics, mystery, the list goes on.

The characters are great. They are dimensional and grow throughout the novel. They face relevant obstacles throughout the book. Max is a wonderful guy. He has a tragic past that is significant to the story. Rory is smart and passionate. The two have amazing chemistry.

This is the first book that I have read by Odette Stone. I enjoyed her writing style and plan to continue following the Vancouver Wolves Hockey series. PUCK ME SECRETLY was a strong foundation for the rest of the series. I voluntarily reviewed an advance reader copy of this book.


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Stacking the Shelves #208

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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Snap Decision (Seattle Steelheads) by Jami Davenport

The Darkest Captive (Lords of the Underworld #14.5) by Gena Showalter 

Puck Me Secretly (Vancouver Wolves Hockey #1) by Odette Stone 

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