Rating: 3 out of 5.

This is a cute hockey second chance rom com. Gemma is an author and wrote a romance featuring a jerk based on her first crush. He just happens to be bad boy NHL player Mason. They knew each other growing up and after he allowed his friends to embarrass her, he was dead to her. Gemma and Mason are both going through their own crisis with their future, and are struggling with how to get through it. When Gemma appears on a tv talk show with a former classmate and she ambushes her with Mason, pointing out that he must be her inspiration for her new book, their publicists jump on the chance to help further their careers. They end up fake dating, and we all know what happens next.

I listened to the audio and the narrators did a great job. I liked how the characters talked things out every time they hit a snag and Gemma called Mason on his BS. Mason was basically a clueless dude that acted carelessly when it came to his interactions with other people, especially women. His actions weren’t purposely awful, he’s just truly has no idea he’s being callous. Gemma lost her confidence during her marriage and now that’s she’s divorced, is still struggling. Mason gives her the support and understanding she needs to stand tall.

Even though this was a cute book, it moved a bit too slowly for me and there just seemed to be something missing. Not sure what it is, but the story seemed to be lacking. The book is a quick and easy read, but it’s not one that stood out for me.

I received a complimentary copy of the book from NetGalley. All opinions are my own.