Before I begin this review, let's keep in mind this is one, my first hockey romance, and two, primarily smut, which isn't always my reading preference. I also prefer NOT to have the guy's POV🙈 All things to keep in mind that have nothing to do with Eden's actual writing.
Eden has fantastic potential, and being someone I really care about, has a very unique, strong writing voice.
I liked the character of Veronica Snow best. Sassy, cold, strong, occasionally passionate.
I did have some issues with the pacing and editing in this one. Ex: Ronni/Ronnie, Roby/Robey, El/Ell. The spelling of nicknames changes sporadically throughout. There are also quite a few easily proofread moments.
As for the pacing, the premise is so cool. And yet some of the crucial plot points are given to us in asides or "telling." We're not shown them, which made me very sad!
I personally like a slow burn enemies-to-lovers that gives us those moments where we realize one of them might like the other. Where the love interest is not perhaps as asshole-ish as they appear. It's what keeps us coming back for more. To feed a hunger inside.
The characters of Ronni Snow and Elliot Moxley could have been even stronger in the context of Ronni finding out why Elliot really blocks his schedule (rather than us sort of being told that he told her)... her feeling like he can't open up to her... thus making moments in the third act all the more painful and poignant.
If you like a good hockey romance, a good s3x scene, and a quicker burn and climax, I would recommend this for you!!