Harper Chase has just become the most powerful woman in the NHL after the death of her father Clifford Chase, maverick owner of the Chicago Rebels. But the team is a hot mess—underfunded, overweight, and close to tapping out of the league. Hell-bent on turning the luckless franchise around, Harper won’t let anything stand in her way. Not her gender, not her sisters, and especially not a veteran player with an attitude problem, a chip on his shoulder, and a smoldering gaze designed to melt her ice-compacted defenses.
Veteran center Remy “Jinx” DuPre is on the downside of a career that’s seen him win big sponsorships, fans’ hearts, and more than a few notches on his stick. Only one goal has eluded him: the Stanley Cup. Sure, he’s been labeled as the unluckiest guy in the league, but with his recent streak of good play, he knows this is his year. So why the hell is he being shunted off to a failing hockey franchise run by a ball-buster in heels? And is she seriously expecting him to lead her band of misfit losers to a coveted spot in the playoffs?
He’d have a better chance of leading Harper on a merry skate to his bed…
Audio CD, 10 pages
Published October 17th 2017 (first published August 14th 2017) by Tantor Audio
Chicago Rebels #1
Contemporary romance
I received this title for free in exchange for an unbiased review.
My thoughts:
Oh I really enjoyed listening to this one on audio. Like really liked it. At the end I had this goofy grin on my face. Before that shocked, giggly,oh you know it, I am glad I did not meet anyone, I must have looked so silly through out this entire book.
It is just something about sports romance, and hey hockey is always good. So I dove straight into this one.
Harper has a lot to prove, to herself, to her dead father, to the world. A woman CAN run a sports franchise. A woman is not controlled by her emotions. She was strong, yet vulnerable. Way too stubborn when it comes to love and I just liked her.
In comes Remy. The one who will save this crap team from going under. And the one that can break her reputation since he is OH so fine and those sparks will put the world on fire.
I did like the do not go there thing, it was bad news in so many ways. But they were SO good together. He was so sweet, and I melted. I must say, Pippa sure made his voice sound fine too. I totally forgot it was a woman narrating that voice.
Conclusion:
I would love to listen to more in this series. Awesome.
I would love to listen to more in this series. Awesome.
Narrator Pippa Jayne
Well the credit in s many ways must certainly go to her. For me personally she brought it to another level. I needed more from these two. I needed to know how it ended. I liked her voices for both and they fitted so perfectly. I am pretty sure this one worked so much better in audio for me. Sports romance in audio rocks.
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I only tried one audiobook before and I ended up not liking it. I def. should try more. This truly sounds like something I should not listen while taking the train to work. lol. :)
ReplyDeleteIt has been a slow journey from one a year, to a few a year to now, many a month
DeleteWasn't this so much fun? I'm glad you liked it as much as I did! I loved Harper too and her romance with Remy was too cute for words!
ReplyDeleteI know! I am so glad I tried it
DeleteSports romances are always fun. Especially when they are hockey based. Audiobooks are hit or miss with me, but I will have to see if my library has a copy of this.
ReplyDeleteHockey based are awesome !
DeleteOK...I must have been in a bad frame of mind when I read this because I do love this author but I hated this book. So much I dnf'd and returned it. lol
ReplyDeleteFor What It's Worth
I do think, no I know I would not have liked it as much in print. It was awesome on audio so that did help
Deleteglad you enjoyed the audiobook, gonna have to look up the narrator. Oh and hockey romances, yes
ReplyDeleteWoot hockey!
DeleteHuh... I don't think I would have given this book a second glance, but your review has me reconsidering. I've listened to a few other awesome hockey romances!
ReplyDeleteSrsly, best contemporary I have listened to this far :D THough well you know me, I have not listened to many lol. BUT still :D
DeleteI love sports romances and I've wanted to read this author. I'll have to check out the audio.
ReplyDeleteSports rl, meh, but in books, yay
DeleteI love books like this one. I will have to check it out.
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DeleteHigh praise indeed, happy to hear you loved the audio experience of this one.
ReplyDeleteIt was fun :D
DeleteYay
ReplyDeleteI loved the book, so I bet this was delightful on audio. Swoon :)
ReplyDeleteit sure was
DeleteGood gravy...that blurb! I'm glad you enjoyed this one so much in audio. Great review. :)
ReplyDeleteI sure did
DeleteSome of my all time favorite heroines are those strong yet vulnerable ones.
ReplyDeleteSame here
DeleteI do love a good hockey romance. Might need to check this one out.
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DeleteI don't think I've ever read a book about the NHL...
ReplyDeleteWhaaat? I have read many
DeleteLove sports romance and I have been hearing good things about this one.
ReplyDeleteU have to try it
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