Showing posts with label Crystal Perkins. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Crystal Perkins. Show all posts

Tuesday, March 29, 2022

Deking the Beauty by Crystal Perkins {a review}



From author Crystal Perkins comes an all new fake relationship, older brother's best friend romance set in her Metros Hockey Series. Deking the Beauty tells the story of how Santo and Nita's fake relationship became real.

Brother's Best Friend is one of my absolute favorite tropes! Add that in with hockey romance, and I'm a goner. So is it of any surprise that I thoroughly enjoyed Deking the Beauty? I didn't think so.

Now typically I would recap the story, but when it comes to these fake relationship stories that's a bit more difficult to do without dropping spoilers. Honestly, the description that Crystal Perkins has (see below) tells you exactly what you need to know. So I'll just leave it to her!

On to my thoughts...

Santo and Nita (Ani/Anita) may have started off as a fake relationship, but we know Nita has always had feelings for Santo. For her, this relationship wasn't completely fake. It was showing her what they could have been if he had only been open to being with her. But Neal (Rock) is his best friend, and he just can't look at Nita in a romantic way. Of course Santo's parents breaking up has also skewed the way he looks at relationships. So that has impacted his desire to ever enter a relationship, and even think about a happily ever after.

Witnessing these two fall further for each other was so good. Realizing that they are the only two who don't see their love, was also good. The moment of conflict wasn't over the top. If anything it fit perfectly. It showed the vulnerability of our characters, and how actions can change everything.

Fully enjoyed this book, and have continued to fall for the characters. Cannot wait to see what's next in the Metros Hockey series. And there better be another book in the Metros series, as I'm not ready for it to be over.

If you are a hockey romance fan, or just a fan of Crystal Perkins (seriously, have you read Corrigan and Co?), then you need to read Deking the Beauty. No you don't need to read the others in the series to fully enjoy this one, but it does help to understand the characters a bit more.

Thank you for reading my thoughts. Go pick up this book, or any from Crystal's catalog, and fall in love with her storytelling. I am hooked, and will read it all.

Laura 





Santo

I’m the“beauty” of the Seattle Metros. The nice guy who always has a smile for the media and the fans. Until I have an “off day” at an event. Coupled with some on ice accidents, I go from fan favorite to pariah. To help my image, it’s suggested I tone down my playboy ways and at least pretend to be in a serious relationship. Even if that fake relationship is with my best friend's little sister.

Nita

I’ve been in love with Santo since he was the boy next door when we were growing up. He’s never seen me as more than his best friend’s little sister, but now he needs my help. Being his girlfriend is all I’ve ever wanted, so a few months with him is like a dream come true. But, the dream turns into a nightmare when things become real between us, and he walks away.

With more than just the two of them to consider, can the Saint overcome his fears about relationships? And can Nita trust him to stay when she needs him the most?



Download today on Amazon, Apple Books, Nook, or Kobo!

Add to your Goodreads TBR!




Meet Crystal Perkins


Crystal Perkins has always been a big reader, but she never thought she would write her own book, until she sat down in 2014 and did it. She's now published over 40 books, and has been featured in several anthologies as well.

She lived in Las Vegas for over a decade, where you could find her running author events and winning bookseller. After moving to ND for over a year, she’s back in Vegas again. When she's not reading a few hundred books a year or chasing after her grandson, you can find her watching hockey (Go Knights Go!) and trying to find the perfect shade of lipstick. A mac and cheese connoisseur, she travels the world looking for the perfect version, while attending book conventions and signings as a cover for her research. Poutine research is also conducted regularly on her trips.

Crystal loves hearing from her readers, so please feel free to send her an email, Facebook message, or Tweet! She's also on Instagram, where you can see her monthly reads!

 
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Thank you to Crystal Perkins, Lady Boss Press, and Grey's Promotions, for providing me with an advanced review copy of Deking the Beauty.

Friday, February 11, 2022

Deking the Beauty by Crystal Perkins {cover reveal}



From author Crystal Perkins comes an all new fake relationship, older brother's best friend romance set in her Metros Hockey Series. Come find out what happens with Santo and Nita when Deking the Beauty releases on March 29, 2022.



Cover Designer: Kari March Designs



Santo

I'm the"beauty" of the Seattle Metros. The nice guy who always has a smile for the media and the fans. Until I have an "off day" at an event. Coupled with some on ice accidents, I go from fan favorite to pariah. To help my image, it's suggested I tone down my playboy ways and at least pretend to be in a serious relationship. Even if that fake relationship is with my best friend's little sister.

Nita

I've been in love with Santo since he was the boy next door when we were growing up. He's never seen me as more than his best friend's little sister, but now he needs my help. Being his girlfriend is all I've ever wanted, so a few months with him is like a dream come true. But, the dream turns into a nightmare when things become real between us, and he walks away.

With more than just the two of them to consider, can the Saint overcome his fears about relationships? And can Nita trust him to stay when she needs him the most?



Preorder your copy today!

Amazon | Apple Books | Nook | Kobo

Add Deking the Beauty to your Goodreads TBR! 



Meet Crystal Perkins


Crystal Perkins has always been a big reader, but she never thought she would write her own book, until she sat down in 2014 and did it. She's now published over 40 books, and has been featured in several anthologies as well.

She lived in Las Vegas for over a decade, where you could find her running author events and winning bookseller. After moving to ND for over a year, she’s back in Vegas again. When she's not reading a few hundred books a year or chasing after her grandson, you can find her watching hockey (Go Knights Go!) and trying to find the perfect shade of lipstick. A mac and cheese connoisseur, she travels the world looking for the perfect version, while attending book conventions and signings as a cover for her research. Poutine research is also conducted regularly on her trips.

Crystal loves hearing from her readers, so please feel free to send her an email, Facebook message, or Tweet! She's also on Instagram, where you can see her monthly reads!
Crystal@crystalperkinsauthor.com
 

Connect with Crystal



Tuesday, November 16, 2021

What the Puck? by Crystal Perkins {a review}

 

Have you been thinking that you could really go for a new hockey romance novel? We'll I've got you covered! What The Puck? by Crystal Perkins is now live! This is the second, full length, novel in the Metros Hockey series. This time, we are getting a frenemies to lovers story with a bit of drama.

Seti loves his job as a professional hockey player. Other things he loves: cooking and reality tv. Do people know those two little tidbits about him? Absolutely not. He keeps that on lockdown.  Another thing people don't know, he's got a bit of a crush on Diana. Yes, Diana, as in Rock's personal assistant. The same Diana that he is constantly bickering with. There is just something about her that draws him in. Meanwhile Diana is struggling with the fact that she might be catching feelings for Seti. That should not happen. They fight constantly. Yet at the end of the day, there's something there that might be worth fighting for. That is if Kate doesn't get in the way. Kate's a whole different story, and she has her eyes set on Seti. She'll do whatever it takes for him to become hers.

THIS BOOK! Oh this book. Oh how I enjoyed it. Now I'll be honest, I struggled a bit with Rock and Sarai's story, but I still enjoyed it. Yet I was worried that this might be an ongoing theme where I struggled a bit. THANKFULLY that is not the case. Seti and Diana's story was so dang good. From the frenemies to lovers storyline, to everything with Kate, to Diana's past being explained, to the encounter with the person from her past, to the appearance/mention of 3 familiar characters, I loved it all. (Those 3 characters are Luke Griffin, Darcy, and Reina. If you've read the Griffin Brothers series, or Corrigan & Co, then you know these names!)

I continue to fall for the characters that Crystal Perkins brings to life. Her books are such fun, easy reads that have you diving completely into the story. Whether it is the alphaness of Griffin brothers, the stories set in the Corrigan & Co world, her sports romances, or any others, they are just so good. I am so glad that I discovered her books back in March of 2020. 

I think it should be fairly obvious that I highly recommend What the Puck. Definitely worth the read, and I think you'll fall for Seti and Diana. Now I have to patiently wait for the story featuring Santos. My gut tells me that one is going to be a best friend's sibling romance, and I am HERE FOR IT!

Thank you for reading my thoughts about What the Puck, and witness me fangirling over the books Crystal Perkins has created.

Laura


From author Crystal Perkins comes a brand-new stand alone, enemies to lovers romance novel set in her Metros Hockey Series.

Seti

I've been pursued by women during my time as a professional hockey player, but I never expected what's happening to me now. A sweet looking grandma is following me everywhere and it's getting a little scary. So scary I have to hire an undercover bodyguard, and ask for help from someone who hates me. Diana and I got off on the wrong foot, and I keep putting that foot in my mouth over and over again.

Diana

Seti Redlin has been a thorn in my side since we met. I tolerate him because he's my boss' friend, but I want to stab him most days. Or kiss him. But, I can't do either. What I can do is help him avoid his stalker and her friends. That's all this is. Just helping him out. He's a hockey player and I know better than to get involved with one of those again.

Innocent touches during late night strategy sessions lead to steamy kisses and unexpected feelings. But is it enough for them both to trust that what they have is real and not just part of the game?


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Meet Crystal Perkins


Crystal Perkins has always been a big reader, but she never thought she would write her own book, until she sat down in 2014 and did it. She's now published over 40 books, and has been featured in several anthologies as well.

She lived in Las Vegas for over a decade, where you could find her running author events and winning bookseller. After moving to ND for over a year, she’s back in Vegas again. When she's not reading a few hundred books a year or chasing after her grandson, you can find her watching hockey (Go Knights Go!) and trying to find the perfect shade of lipstick. A mac and cheese connoisseur, she travels the world looking for the perfect version, while attending book conventions and signings as a cover for her research. Poutine research is also conducted regularly on her trips.

Crystal loves hearing from her readers, so please feel free to send her an email, Facebook message, or Tweet! She's also on Instagram, where you can see her monthly reads!
Crystal@crystalperkinsauthor.com
 

Connect with Crystal


Thank you to Crystal Perkins, Lady Boss Press, and Grey's Promotions, for providing me with an advanced copy of What the Puck?

Friday, October 8, 2021

What the Puck?

 



Crystal Perkins has revealed the cover for What The Puck?! 


This brand-new stand alone, enemies to lovers romance novel set in her Metros Hockey Series is coming November 16, 2021! Get ready for Seti and Diana's story. It's going to be a doozy.

Cover Designer: Kari March Designs



Seti


I've been pursued by women during my time as a professional hockey player, but I never expected what's happening to me now. A sweet looking grandma is following me everywhere and it's getting a little scary. So scary I have to hire an undercover bodyguard, and ask for help from someone who hates me. Diana and I got off on the wrong foot, and I keep putting that foot in my mouth over and over again. 

Diana

Seti Redlin has been a thorn in my side since we met. I tolerate him because he's my boss' friend, but I want to stab him most days. Or kiss him. But, I can't do either. What I can do is help him avoid his stalker and her friends. That's all this is. Just helping him out. He's a hockey player and I know better than to get involved with one of those again.

Innocent touches during late night strategy sessions lead to steamy kisses and unexpected feelings. But is it enough for them both to trust that what they have is real and not just part of the game? 


Pre-order your copy today!

Add What the Puck to your Goodreads TBR!



Meet Crystal Perkins


Crystal Perkins has always been a big reader, but she never thought she would write her own book, until she sat down in 2014 and did it. She's now published over 40 books, and has been featured in several anthologies as well.

She lived in Las Vegas for over a decade, where you could find her running author events and winning bookseller. After moving to ND for over a year, she’s back in Vegas again. When she's not reading a few hundred books a year or chasing after her grandson, you can find her watching hockey (Go Knights Go!) and trying to find the perfect shade of lipstick. A mac and cheese connoisseur, she travels the world looking for the perfect version, while attending book conventions and signings as a cover for her research. Poutine research is also conducted regularly on her trips.

Crystal loves hearing from her readers, so please feel free to send her an email, Facebook message, or Tweet! She's also on Instagram, where you can see her monthly reads!
Crystal@crystalperkinsauthor.com
 
Connect with Crystal





Tuesday, August 3, 2021

The Love Chirp {a review}

 


A new hockey romance series? Yes please! You know I'm going to be all over that! The Love Chirp is the first, full length, book in the Metros Hockey series by Crystal Perkins, and it is now available. If you are a fan of second chance romances, friends to lovers, and/or a little bit of forced proximity, then go download this book.

The NHL has added another team to the league, and they are headed to Seattle. The Metros are preparing to start their first season, and the arena is almost finished. Neal "Rock" Roquemore has been acquired by the team from New York, and he's not happy about it. How could his team give up on him? Why couldn't someone else have been chosen? Then when he sees what is happening with the arena in Seattle, he is quite vocal about his likes and dislikes. Well this causes the public to start talking, and soon there is a PR issue happening. Rock now has to go meet with the firm, who is handling the design and build, in order to save face. Shortly after arriving to the meeting, Rock is introduced to everyone. It is there that he sees Sarai and Rock finds out that she is the architect. Sarai is the one who he will need to work with to change the outcome of publics opinion on the building. This shouldn't be an issue, they've been friends since they were babies, and yes they were once in a relationship, so it's no big deal. But Sarai and Rock haven't truly given up on each other, they haven't moved on, and this could be what brings them back together.

Second Chance and Friends to Lovers are two of my favorite tropes to read. Add in the NHL aspect, and it is almost a sure fire winner. I'm automatically going to read it, and there is a very good chance that I'm going to fall hook, line, and sinker for the story/characters/setting. That was the case with The Love Chirp. I loved that Neal was brought back home due to the league expansion. I loved that he was vocal about his likes and dislikes of the new arena. I loved how he and Sarai were brought back together. I absolutely loved how passionate Sarai is about her work, and how she's gone after her dreams. I enjoyed reading their backstories, and seeing how close their families are.  I appreciated seeing familiar faces pop up from previous series. When Ryan and Chloe Griffin appeared I was so dang giddy. Then other names were thrown in, and it just brought me back to when I binge read the Griffin Brothers and Corrigan & Co series. I loved all of those books! Now seeing as this was the first full length book in the series, there were a lot of characters introduced.  But that is just setting up for future stories, and so I can appreciate that. It did make it a bit confusing at first, especially since 3 of the other characters were Sarai's brothers, and all their names start with the letter S. So I found myself re-reading occasionally to fully wrap my head around things. I will say that I didn't fully understand why Sarai was getting the hate (and threats) that she was. That seemed a bit excessive, but then it makes me think back to when the Minnesota Vikings were building their new stadium. They received a lot of flack for that, but I would certainly hope that the architects and designers were not being threatened in any shape or form. (I will say to this day I think it's an ugly design and I miss the Metrodome.) Back to the story though, that aspect was just a little unbelievable for me, and so that wasn't my favorite. Yes I can see how it brought the two back into each others lives, but it just seems like there could have been more drama/suspense/intrigue regarding it all. I really feel that the stadium design, and all the excess that was being put into the building, was pushed to the back of the story, and it was a forgotten plot line at times. It seemed as though the family/friends/neighbor storyline was getting more of the push. Which makes sense. Especially when the storyline about the moms was being discussed. My heart was hurting for Rock and Sarai.  Flash forward a bit, let's talk about the big dramatic moment! That I loved. Absolutely loved how it all played out. Yes, I was surprised for a moment, but it was the chance to see how these two would react and respond. And the grand gesture (if you will) that happened with it all, so good. Then with how it ended, just yes. Oh how I smiled. 

Crystal Perkins has intrigued me with yet another series, and I cannot wait to see how the Metros Hockey series progresses. I'm also hopeful to see other "familiar" faces pop up again.

If you are a fan of hockey romances, then make sure to add The Love Chirp to your TBR!

Thank you for taking time to read my thoughts,
Laura 


Neal "Rock" Roquemore earned his bad boy image with fights on the ice, and indifference to relationships off of it. When he's traded to the new hockey team in Seattle, he's not happy to be back in his hometown. He's even less happy when a recording of him criticizing elements of the new practice facility goes viral. Especially when he finds out the architect is the only woman he's ever loved...and walked away from.
 
Sarai Redlin watched the love of her teenage life walk away from her ten years ago, and she's never forgotten the pain he caused her. Now, when she's finally achieving her professional dream, Neal's back and ruining everything for her again. This time, she's older and wiser, and she's not going to fall for him again...and there's no way she's going to undo all her hard work just because he doesn't like it.
 
With the media and fans rallying against Sarai, Rock has no choice but to work out a compromise with her for the building design and amenities. A week on the island they both love might change everything for them again, but reality will eventually hit them hard once they're back in Seattle. Can their love survive this time, or will they have to learn to live apart once and for all?


Download your copy today!


Add The Love Chirp to your Goodreads HERE!

Don't forget to check out The Ice Prince, which is the prequel to the Metros Hockey series!








Meet Crystal Perkins


Crystal Perkins has always been a big reader, but she never thought she would write her own book, until she sat down in 2014 and did it. She's now published over 40 books, and has been featured in several anthologies as well.

She lived in Las Vegas for over a decade, where you could find her running author events and winning bookseller. After moving to ND for over a year, she’s back in Vegas again. When she's not reading a few hundred books a year or chasing after her grandson, you can find her watching hockey (Go Knights Go!) and trying to find the perfect shade of lipstick. A mac and cheese connoisseur, she travels the world looking for the perfect version, while attending book conventions and signings as a cover for her research. Poutine research is also conducted regularly on her trips.

Crystal loves hearing from her readers, so please feel free to send her an email, Facebook message, or Tweet! She's also on Instagram, where you can see her monthly reads!

 
Connect with Crystal


Thursday, July 22, 2021

The Ice Prince {a review}

 


If you read my post from yesterday regarding Crystal Perkins, then you already know that she has a new hockey romance series that will be released in August. You’ll also know that Crystal recently revealed that The Ice Prince, a prequel to the Metros Hockey series, is now available as a free download.


Well I downloaded the prequel, and have just moved it to read on Goodreads. The Ice Prince tells the story of Elena and Stone. Elena is a princess whose mother is pressuring her to find a suitable partner. Her mother would prefer someone who has royal lineage. Elena wants nothing to do with an arranged marriage, and has convinced her mother to give her 6 months to live life how she wants. Doing the job that she wants, and not being part of the spotlight. Her mother agrees to the terms. Flash forward 5 months, and Stone Andrews is arriving in the small community. He’s there for promotional purposes to increase tourism, and to improve his image. Shortly after arriving, Stone meets Elena. He’s convinced he’s met her before, but cannot figure out the when or where of a previous meeting. When he learns that she is Princess Elena, he knows he’s in trouble, and the secret he’s keeping might be let out of the bag. 


The Ice Prince has me excited for the series. If we are starting off with a royal romance, then I have a feeling I am going to enjoy every minute of the Metros Hockey series. Then again pretty much everything that I’ve read by Crystal Perkins I have enjoyed, so there is that. The only complaint I have is that I wish this had been a full length novel instead of a short story. Maybe had this been a full length novel we could have learned more about Stone’s family and what happened there. Regardless though, I loved the story. I loved the characters. I loved the setting. I loved the meet-cute. I loved the tension between our characters. Even the brief dramatic moment was fitting. I’m curious to see how Elena and Stone are used as side characters in The Love Chirp, and future Metros stories.


If you are a hockey romance fan, who also happens to enjoy royal romances, then grab The Ice Prince. It’s a quick, easy read, and I think you’ll enjoy it.


Thank you for reading my thoughts,
Laura



Princess Elena just wants to keep her tourism job, and not have to choose a royal husband. Especially not one of the men her mother thinks are most suitable.


Stone just wants to play hockey, but knows he has to improve his image. A promotional visit to help boost tourism for a European island seems easy enough.


Two months of working together leads to more than just work for both of them.


But, when Elena must return to her task of finding a royal husband, will a secret from Stone’s past tear them apart, or bring them even closer together?





Ready for some links? I’ve got you covered.



Meet Crystal Perkins



Crystal Perkins has always been a big reader, but she never thought she would write her own book, until she sat down in 2014 and did it. She's now published over 40 books, and has been featured in several anthologies as well.

She lived in Las Vegas for over a decade, where you could find her running author events and winning bookseller. After moving to ND for over a year, she’s back in Vegas again. When she's not reading a few hundred books a year or chasing after her grandson, you can find her watching hockey (Go Knights Go!) and trying to find the perfect shade of lipstick. A mac and cheese connoisseur, she travels the world looking for the perfect version, while attending book conventions and signings as a cover for her research. Poutine research is also conducted regularly on her trips.

Crystal loves hearing from her readers, so please feel free to send her an email, Facebook message, or Tweet! She's also on Instagram, where you can see her monthly reads!
Crystal@crystalperkinsauthor.com

Connect with Crystal

Wednesday, July 21, 2021

New from Crystal Perkins!

Have you heard the news? Crystal Perkins is releasing a sports romance series! It is called Metros Hockey, and it is taking place in Seattle.


Well as I was browsing Facebook this afternoon, I noticed a new post from Crystal. That post was announcing a PREQUEL for the series, and it’s a FREE download. Yeah. I know. And you already know I immediately went to Amazon to download my copy. I can’t help myself.

          1. it’s hockey romance.
          2. it’s Crystal Perkins.


So what is The Ice Prince about? Here’s the teaser:



Princess Elena just wants to keep her tourism job, and not have to choose a royal husband. Especially not one of the men her mother thinks are most suitable.


Stone just wants to play hockey, but knows he has to improve his image. A promotional visit to help boost tourism for a European island seems easy enough.


Two months of working together leads to more than just work for both of them.


But, when Elena must return to her task of finding a royal husband, will a secret from Stone’s past tear them apart, or bring them even closer together?



Sounds good doesn’t it?

I’m going to try my best to read it today. It’s a prequel, so it should go pretty quickly. Plus I tend to get sucked into the books Crystal writes, so there’s that. 🤷🏼‍♀️


Ready for some links? I’ve got you covered.



Meet Crystal Perkins



Crystal Perkins has always been a big reader, but she never thought she would write her own book, until she sat down in 2014 and did it. She's now published over 40 books, and has been featured in several anthologies as well.

She lived in Las Vegas for over a decade, where you could find her running author events and winning bookseller. After moving to ND for over a year, she’s back in Vegas again. When she's not reading a few hundred books a year or chasing after her grandson, you can find her watching hockey (Go Knights Go!) and trying to find the perfect shade of lipstick. A mac and cheese connoisseur, she travels the world looking for the perfect version, while attending book conventions and signings as a cover for her research. Poutine research is also conducted regularly on her trips.

Crystal loves hearing from her readers, so please feel free to send her an email, Facebook message, or Tweet! She's also on Instagram, where you can see her monthly reads!
Crystal@crystalperkinsauthor.com

Connect with Crystal

Friday, June 25, 2021

The Love Chirp {cover reveal}




Crystal Perkins has revealed the cover for The Love Chirp!

Releasing August 3, 2021



Neal "Rock" Roquemore earned his bad boy image with fights on the ice, and indifference to relationships off of it. When he's traded to the new hockey team in Seattle, he's not happy to be back in his hometown. He's even less happy when a recording of him criticizing elements of the new practice facility goes viral. Especially when he finds out the architect is the only woman he's ever loved...and walked away from.

Sarai Redlin watched the love of her teenage life walk away from her ten years ago, and she's never forgotten the pain he caused her. Now, when she's finally achieving her professional dream, Neal's back and ruining everything for her again. This time, she's older and wiser, and she's not going to fall for him again...and there's no way she's going to undo all her hard work just because he doesn't like it.

With the media and fans rallying against Sarai, Rock has no choice but to work out a compromise with her for the building design and amenities. A week on the island they both love might change everything for them again, but reality will eventually hit them hard once they're back in Seattle. Can their love survive this time, or will they have to learn to live apart once and for all?


Cover Designer: Kari March Designs


Preorder your copy today!

Add to your Goodreads TBR!


Meet Crystal Perkins


Crystal Perkins has always been a big reader, but she never thought she would write her own book, until she sat down in 2014 and did it. She's now published over 40 books, and has been featured in several anthologies as well.

She lived in Las Vegas for over a decade, where you could find her running author events and winning bookseller. After moving to ND for over a year, she’s back in Vegas again. When she's not reading a few hundred books a year or chasing after her grandson, you can find her watching hockey (Go Knights Go!) and trying to find the perfect shade of lipstick. A mac and cheese connoisseur, she travels the world looking for the perfect version, while attending book conventions and signings as a cover for her research. Poutine research is also conducted regularly on her trips.

Crystal loves hearing from her readers, so please feel free to send her an email, Facebook message, or Tweet! She's also on Instagram, where you can see her monthly reads!
Crystal@crystalperkinsauthor.com

Connect with Crystal