Hollis is a player on the Toronto Terror and so is his best friend, and goalie, Roman. Roman had his daughter as a teen and Aurora is all grown up and finishing her last year of university. She had a crush on Hollis as a teen, but nothing ever happened. She and Hollis grew closer after his injury last season and he started to see her as the woman she has become. He tries to keep his feelings at bay, respecting his friendship, but when a moment happens while she is cat-sitting, they can’t seem to keep away from each other. 

 

Hollis and Aurora have some major chemistry with amazing banter and tension. They had a lot keeping them apart, the big thing being Aurora’s dad. I was rooting for these two and wanting what was best for them. The push and pull of these two was great, watching them walk the line between friends and lovers. Hollis is so serious, but so kind and understanding. Aurora, though young, has been around hockey her whole life, and understands the difficulties of a relationship with a hockey player. She was patient with Hollis and wanted someone to love and care for her because of her, not who her dad was. 

 

I loved Aurora’s group of girlfriends and their willingness to drop everything to be there for each other. Add in the teammates on the Toronto Terror and we have a whole group of people that love and care for each other. 

 

One of the things I appreciated about Helena Hunting’s books is the dose of lightness and comedy she adds. She had me laughing out loud so many times and always was able to put a smile on my face. I cannot wait to read more in this world! Thank you to the author for a copy of this book. All opinions are 100% mine. 

 

Read if you like: age gap, dad’s best friend, grumpy/sunshine, hockey romance, forbidden, friends to lovers