This is my first novel by Hannah Gray, and most certainly will NOT be my last!
First off…Hannah had such a way of inserting everyday sayings, songs and humor into her writing. From McDonalds fountain Diet Cokes, to songs by Morgan Wallen, to the ole saying “Does a bear $&@! in the woods”. Very refreshing!
Now for the review…
Meet Link, oh complicated treat buying Link, he tragically lost his mom to illness, and as a result lost the dad he once had as he shut out the world. Link poured his heart into hockey and Tate, his best friend. But after years of denying his love for her, he finally confessed. Only to find Tate leaving at a time when he needed her the most.
As a result, he vowed to never forgive Tate….
Now meet Tate, aka Tater tot, estranged daughter to a NHL legend who left his family in shambles. Tate constantly is confronting childhood demons while trying to remain focused while studying to be an aerospace engineer. She captured Link’s heart at a young age and at first sight
Tate made a promise to herself, NOT to date sports players. To avoid enduring unwanted fame and disruption that once plagued her family. But Link is like no other. Her best friend, the guy that always saved her and her one and only love.
The book starts off with finding their way back via forced proximity, sharing an apartment. What can go wrong?! Ha !
These two battle the line of love and hate throughout. You as a reader will endure laugh out loud bantering, steamy sessions, angsty angst, swoony side characters and a slew of miscommunications and untimely misfortunes.
BUT, you get an HEA and in my opinion a beautiful epilogue.
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Favorite quote: “Tate, I’ve only had two loves in my life. Hockey and you. But I’d walk away from the game right now if it meant you were mine forever.”
Xo, Jenn