This is book 3 in the Out on the Ice series but I read it as a standalone. It’s a series with recurring characters but the focus is on a different pair in each book. I did enjoy this book but it didn’t wow me. I loved Regan and her siblings but wasn’t a huge fan of Tierney. Hope was absolutely adorable though and the saviour was that Regan and Tierney make a very cute couple. It’s fade to black which I think did dull the chemistry a bit but the romance was sweet. I also love the great representation which includes trans and ace characters. They also show what women’s sport is really like and how much they have to fight for a fraction of the support men’s teams get. All in all, it’s an enjoyable cutesy read. 

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This is my first introduction to Ali Hazelwood and I’m not sure how I feel. All 3 novellas were enjoyable I just found them a bit repetitive. Small girl ends up with “too big” brooding man and also what is with the no condom obsession? That being said they were a fun, steamy read that I read in one go which may be why I struggled with the repetition. I will definitely be checking out more from Hazelwood and see if I get on better with a full length book. 

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This is such a cute and fun read. There are so many lovable characters. I absolutely adored the friendship group and would definitely read books about the rest of them. They’re such a cool, diverse group of people and I would like to be friends with them immediately. I also fell head over heels for Nina’s Aunt Lorna and her hilarious group of friends. 

The romance side was cute. I’m not a huge fan of the miscommunication (or in this case absolutely zero communication) and 3rd act breakup tropes but it was done well enough that I didn't mind. It was a bit frustrating that Nina didn’t have any sort of character growth until the last few chapters but I couldn’t help but love her. The ending did feel a bit rushed but this was a solid read and I very much enjoyed it. I would love a series to get to know the rest of the friendship group better. 

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This is book 2 in a series but the first one I have read. It worked fine as a stand alone but obviously, it reveals what happened in book 1. I am still going to go back and read it though. 

To start with I wasn’t sure how I felt about Laurel but she quickly grew on me. I really enjoy her relationship with Huck and seeing how they navigate their feelings. Huck is a lovable character and his dog is adorable. I’m also very intrigued by Abigail and seeing where the story will go next. I can’t wait for the next installment. 

It was a bit slow to get going but once the pace picks up I couldn’t put it down. I had no idea who the killer was and I couldn’t even pin down any suspects. The scene setting is also beautifully done. Rebecca Zanetti is a new author to me but I’m now a huge fan and look forward to reading more. 

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