Tuesday, February 9, 2021

Only One Touch {a review}



Fellow book lovers, today is the day that Only One Touch releases! It is the fourth book in the Only One series, and we follow the relationship between Nico and Becca. Having read the first three books, part of me always wondered if Nico and Becca might end up together. It just seemed like the natural progression since they were both prominent side characters.

If you haven't read the description for the book, well let's start there:
Nico:
When I inherited the Dallas Oilers from my father, I became one of the youngest owners in hockey history. Even though the team was at the bottom of the hockey standings, I had big plans to change that and bring the Cup to Dallas.

Falling in love was something I never believed would happen to me.

You'd think I was getting everything I ever wanted with the girl and the winning record, but I still have a promise to fulfill to my childhood best friend.

Becca:
Never let them see you sweat has been my life motto since I decided to make a name for myself as the most sought after sport agent.

I know what it takes to close a deal, and only want one thing -- to be the best.

Until I felt his touch one night, and everything I thought I knew was forgotten. Nico is everything I've never let myself want.

But all my cards came crashing down the minute I read the headlines.

It only takes one touch to change everything!


Oh friends, I don't think you're fully ready for this book. You will go through ALL the emotions. You'll love Becca and Nico, and you'll hate each of them too. You may even feel like throwing the book at some points. I'm going to be a bit vague in my post here as I don't want to unintentionally spoil anything.

If you read Only One Night, then you know how that ended. That jaw dropping moment. Flash forward to Only One Touch, and we find out what happened, and why. 

For those familiar with the series, you already know Becca. She is our kick ass agent. She handles all the contracts for Manning, Miller, Ralph, and numerous other athletes. Becca is the woman you want in your corner. She goes above and beyond. Then we have Nico, the owner of the Oilers. This man is all about his work, and has little time for anything else. 

These two see each other frequently due to the nature of their jobs, but suddenly something has changed. They find themselves thinking about the other, and realizing they want to pursue this. Whatever "this" is. Of course Becca is hesitant because they do work together so often. She doesn't want to mess that up. But ultimately the heart wants what the heart wants.


Becca and Nico are amazing together. They balance each other. Through this relationship they are finally figuring out that there is life to be had outside of work. They're learning that they can have a successful relationship, and still run a business that has a crazy amount of responsibility.


That whole situation with Nico and Lauren had me screaming at my kindle. Why, just why? And yes, I wanted to smack a fictional character. Nico fully deserved the heartache and sleepless nights that happened. (I say that but my heart still went out to him.) I mean, I was prepared for this to happen. It's right in the description, and it was mentioned at the end of Only One Night, but still! My heart cannot take this. Sigh.

My heart totally broke for Becca, and I found myself shedding a few tears on her behalf. (okay fine more than just a few.) I don't blame her one bit for running. She needed to focus on her work so that she wouldn't be thinking about Nico constantly, and everything that happened. The way her brothers protected her warmed my heart. The way Ericka was by her side during her most painful days, just had me saying YES. Ericka may be Becca's right hand person, but she's also her friend, and that is what Becca needed. She needed someone in her corner. 


The way this book wrapped up though. Ahhh. It was what my heart needed after being ripped out and trampled on. Even the situation with Lauren made sense. We fully understand why she had to do what she did, and she too is getting the ending she deserves. It just made my heart happy. I may have gave a contented sigh as I finished the book.

Well that is until the ending of the second epilogue. SERIOUSLY NATASHA MADISON! Are you trying to kill me? Geez woman.

One last thing, I love how Natasha brings back those familiar faces from her other two hockey series. Getting to "see" Matthew Grant made me smile. I did find myself getting greedy though and wishing more of the group would appear. Now I can only hope that is the case in Only One Regret. (is it October yet?)

So tell me, have you read Only One Touch? If so, what did you think? If you haven't read it, are you going to? If you've read the series, which book is your favorite? Mine is still Manning's. I don't know if his story can be topped. It very well may stay as my number 1.

Happy Reading,


Buy Links:

Amazon: https://amzn.to/3chsakQ

Apple: https://apple.co/2RMZ1om

Nook: https://bit.ly/3hXFXyp

Kobo: https://bit.ly/3hPQETB


Meet Natasha Madison:

When her nose isn't buried in a book, or her fingers flying across a keyboard writing, she's in the kitchen creating gourmet meals. You can find her, in four inch heels no less, in the car chauffeuring kids, or possibly with her husband scheduling his business trips. It's a good thing her characters do what she says, because even her Labrador doesn't listen to her...


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Thank you to Wildfire Marketing and Natasha Madison for providing me with an advanced reader copy of Only One Touch. A positive review was not required, but if you know me, you know it was going to happen for this book. I truly adore the Only One series, as well as Something So and This is.