Rating: 4 out of 5.

Apparently I am in my hockey sports romance era, because that seems to be all I’m reading lately – and I’m not mad at it. Of course, it helps that I seem to be signing up for a lot of hockey romance book tours….but I digress.

This book is great. It has all the fun tropes I love – enemies-to-lovers, best friend’s brother, hockey, steamy scenes, tight white t-shirts and GREY SWEATPANTS. I mean, seriously? What more do I need to say?

Skyler is a game coder working in her dream job. The problem is that she’s often overlooked and her skills are not appreciated in a male dominated career. I can totally relate to the toxic misogynistic work environment Skyler worked in and the frustration she had in not being recognized for her hard work. I felt her pain in being shut down over and over again. I loved the close relationship between Skyler and Grace, her best friend from her childhood. The support and encouragement Grace provided Skyler helped her have the courage to make positive changes in her life.

Skyler is given the opportunity to create a new game and compete with her nemesis for a promotion. Unfortunately, the job is to create a new hockey game, and she knows nothing about the sport, or any sport. Luckily, Grace’s twin brother Carson, her childhood enemy, is a professional hockey player and Grace does social media for Carson and several players on the team. Skyler flies to Colorado to work with the team to learn the sport and the nuances involved.

Skyler and Carson’s chemistry was hot. It was clear to everyone except them that the fighting, animosity, and banter was just their way of flirting. Carson is not very evolved in expressing his feelings so you won’t find much cozy, comfy displays of affection here. Somehow, however, the author makes it work.

This book is available on KU and is a quick and easy read. This is book 2 in the series, but you don’t need to read that one before you read this one.

I was provided a complimentary copy of this book from the author. All opinions are my own.