Hey all,

Just wanted to give you a heads up that I had to take an unexpected break. I had a health issue that I had to take care of (still in progress), but will be back shortly. 

So my Bookmas posts have been put on hold, and my reviews are over on Goodreads.

I am hoping to resume posting next week. If not, it will be the following.

Thanks,
Laura

Hockey Romances I Read {Bookmas}

Hockey Romances are what helped me find my way back to reading. I'm convinced of it. You see there was a span of 5 years, maybe 7, where I just didn't read much. Then in 2019 something changed.  In the summer I began picking up a book here and there, then in October I found hockey romances, and suddenly I was binging books like a wild woman. I could not get enough. Flash forward to 2022, and it's no different.

In 2022 I read 39 hockey romance novels. 

Did I plan on reading that many? Nope. It just sort of happened. Now many of these books are part of a series, so knowing my love of series, this also isn't a surprise. But it's what helped drive that number.

Curious what hockey romances I read? Well, here's the list! 

1. Sincerely, The Puck Bunny by Maren Moore [review]
2. Caught by Elise Faber [review]
3. The Scorekeeper by Gina Azzi [review]
4. Only One Love by Natasha Madison [review]
5. Sneaking Around with #34 by Piper Rayne [review]
6. Big Deck Energy by Kim Loraine [review]
7. Like I Never Said by CW Farnsworth [review]
8. Deking the Beauty by Crystal Perkins [review]
9. Tutoring the Player by Rebecca Jenshak [review]
10. Second Shot with #76 by Piper Rayne [review]
11. Only One Forever by Natasha Madison [review]
12. The Scorecard by Maren Moore [review]
13. Maxim by Samantha Whiskey [review]
14. Hot Shot's Mistake by Gina Azzi [review]
15. Wild About You by Rebecca Jenshak [review]
16. Ryker by Samantha Lind [review]
17. Offside with #55 by Piper Rayne [review]
18. Jock Wanted by Kate Meader [review]
19. The Final Score by Maren Moore [review]
20. Cap by Elise Faber [review]
21. Brawler's Weakness by Gina Azzi [review]
22. Big Puck Energy by Elise Faber [review]
23. Cross Checked Hearts by Cali Melle [review]
24. Asher by Samantha Whiskey [review]
25. Deflected Hearts by Cali Melle [review]
26. The Penalty Shot by Maren Moore [review]
27. Rookie's Regret by Gina Azzi [review]
28. Filthy Puckboy by Elise Faber [review]
29. Bitter Sweet Heart by H. Hunting [review]
30. One Last Shot by Julia Connors [review]
31. Playing Offsides by Cali Melle [review]
32. Playboy's Reward by Gina Azzi [review]
33. Covered by Elise Faber [review]
34. So Pucking Over It by Elise Faber [review]
35. The Marriage Arrangement by Kim Loraine [review]
36. The Faceoff by Cali Melle [review]
37. Brutal Obsession by S Massery [review]
38. The Goalie Who Stole Christmas by Cali Melle [review]
39. Down in Flames by Kate Meader [review]

That is quite the list! By the end of the year that number will actually change to 40, as Natasha Madison has a new book releasing on December 27. You know I'll be reading it before the end of the year. It's going to happen.

Are you a hockey romance lover like I am? Did you read any of these titles? Have any recommendations for me?

Happy Reading,
Laura

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Series I Finished {Bookmas}

The other day I shared the series I started in 2022. Today I am sharing the series that I finished in 2022. Series have been my weakness since my days of reading The Babysitters Club and Sweet Valley Twins (high/college). I just love to immerse myself into the worlds these authors create, even more so when I fall hard for the characters.

What were the series that I finished in 2022? Keep reading to find out.

Series I Started {Bookmas}

If you know me at all, you know that I LOVE reading series. I gravitate toward them. A lot of them are interconnected series, so each book focuses on different characters. Then there are those few that are a SERIES. Those cliffhangers get me every time, and I frequently find myself wanting to throw my kindle.  I never do, but it's just that moment of "DID THAT JUST HAPPEN?" followed by looking up when the next installment is being released. 

I would say that 9 times out of 10 once I start a series, I will see it through until the end. There are those rare occasions where I don't, but again that is few and far between.

What series did I START in 2022? Oh I have quite the list! I'll be sure to mention if they are interconnected or one solid story. 

Let's jump into the list....

Sneaking Around with the Player by Rebecca Jenshak {a review}

If it's the right person, you shouldn't want to choke them for their annoying, quirky habits, right?

Sneaking Around with the Player is the all new holiday romance from Rebecca Jenshak! This college romance features the following tropes: forbidden, mistaken identity, close proximity, and it's also a sports romance (football & diving).

We first meet Stella and Beau when they run into each other at the airport. Both are heading back to their respective schools, and Stella is trying to avoid her ex. So what does she do? Strike up a conversation with the cute guy sitting near her. It helps that he's watching a video she's familiar with, so they instantly have something to talk about. The attraction is instant, they share numbers, and then Stella's off. It isn't until a while later that it's discovered that Stella is crushing on her brother's frival.

My rating for Sneaking Around with the Player:

I adored this book. When it ended, I found myself wanting more! It felt too short and I'm not ready to be done with this couple.

A few random thoughts:

• Absolutely loved the meet cute.
• Loved that their relationship began through text.
• The fact that Beau is Felix's rival on the football field had me loving that part of the story.
• Also that grand gesture? YES!
• Stella wasn't willing to let that stop her though. Her feelings were solid, and she knew that Beau was who she wanted. Stella was going to battle to make it happen.

Rebecca Jenshak continues to pull me in with her stories, and I keep falling for her characters. She is quickly becoming an auto-buy (and auto-read) author for me. I cannot wait for her next release (which I know is from the Wildcat hockey series), and I am eagerly anticipating Felix's story. Do I know when Felix's story is coming out? No. Do I know the title? Also no. Am I still excited? YEP.

Have you read any of Rebecca Jenshak's books? She's written many, and I feel like there is something for everyone. Her Campus Nights series was one that I really enjoyed, plus it spawned the Wildcat Hockey series, so there's that.

Thank you for taking time to read my thoughts on this book. I do hope you'll check it out.

Happy Reading,
Laura

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It was supposed to be a quick conversation with a cute boy at the airport while I dodged my ex and his new girlfriend.

We weren’t supposed to trade numbers.

He wasn’t supposed to be a football player.

And I definitely wasn’t supposed to fall for him since he’s attending a college a thousand miles away.

I saw past his jersey. And he saw past my last name.

Now it’s semester break, and by some Christmas miracle, he’s going to be close. So close.

I want to meet him again, but there’s just one problem.

My older brother can’t, under any circumstances, find out I’m dating his rival.

Thank you Rebecca Jenshak, and Valentine PR, for providing me with an advanced copy of Sneaking Around with the Player.

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