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Boston Bucks #1
Stick Move
All I wanted was to save the coastal resort that has been in our family for generations.
Little did I expect the buyer would be the NHL player who my clique picked on in high school.
I have no idea why the boy from the wrong side of the tracks would drag me - his enemy - back from the brink of ruin.
But when he insists he has a position for me - nanny for his little girl - I begin to understand his motives.
Revenge.
I have no idea how he plans to exact it, but I'm willing to find out if it means saving White Beach Resort.
As I wait for the ball to drop, the summer begins to slip by, and I begin to fall for the man who hates me.
Stupid, I know.
While I still haven't discovered what he has up his sleeve, I slowly, deliciously discover what he has under his shirt, and below his belt.
The only problem is, I can't figure out if his touches and kisses are still about payback, or if they're about something more.
But I think I have a way to find out...and I pray it doesn't backfire.
Little did I expect the buyer would be the NHL player who my clique picked on in high school.
I have no idea why the boy from the wrong side of the tracks would drag me - his enemy - back from the brink of ruin.
But when he insists he has a position for me - nanny for his little girl - I begin to understand his motives.
Revenge.
I have no idea how he plans to exact it, but I'm willing to find out if it means saving White Beach Resort.
As I wait for the ball to drop, the summer begins to slip by, and I begin to fall for the man who hates me.
Stupid, I know.
While I still haven't discovered what he has up his sleeve, I slowly, deliciously discover what he has under his shirt, and below his belt.
The only problem is, I can't figure out if his touches and kisses are still about payback, or if they're about something more.
But I think I have a way to find out...and I pray it doesn't backfire.
280 pages, Kindle Edition
Published May 14, 2024
52 people are currently reading
156 people want to read
About the author
Cathryn Fox
256 books1,376 followersNew York Times and USA Today bestselling author Cathryn Fox is a wife, mom, sister, daughter, aunt and friend. She loves dogs, sunny weather, anything chocolate (she never says no to a brownie) pizza and red wine. Cathryn lives in beautiful Nova Scotia with her husband, who is convinced he can turn her into a mixed martial arts fan. When not writing, Cathryn can be found Skyping with her son living in Seattle (could he have moved any farther away?) shopping with her daughter in the city, watching a big action flick with her husband, or hanging out and laughing with friends.
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May 5, 2024
These two had some baggage to unpack! And no matter how much they said it was all in the past, it made its’ marks on their psyche. But while they were ignoring everything, they built a beautiful relationship and love story, full of heat, fun, and sweet moments. They got a bit lost when dealing with said past, but it didn’t take them long to realize all they had experienced while together, and that made their HEA beautiful and perfect for them <3
November 24, 2025
Meh kan je het een hockey boek noemen als het amper over hockey gaat haha? Het gaat vooral over de thuissituatie, wat geen ramp is maar anders dan ik had verwacht. Het verhaal ging soms wel erg snel. En als je iemand ziet die je al jaren niet hebt gezien, die omging was bij de vriendengroep die je pesten.. Je eerste reactie is oh top ze kan Nanny worden en ik vertrouw haar mijn kind toe. Hmm nee haha.
May 12, 2024
A new series with a ton of heart and the cutest little girl that will win over hearts with her lumpy pancake wishes.
Brighton White needs help with her failing resort and Noah Jones he needs help with his four year old daughter, Camryn. While these two people have known each other since childhood they did not hang out in the same social circles. Brighton was in the popular group, while Noah...I'll just say, wasn't. And while Noah did grow into his body and become a famous NHL player he still has his humility and is pretty down to earth. So while Brighton was actually a popular girl and ran with the crowd that used to pick on Noah before he grew into his body and looks, she's a woman who is more humbled from her life's experiences and now appreciates what life has given her. Is she a bit leery of Noah when he first arrives on the scene...for sure, but Noah is the same given his past around her. However, there is a lot of great banter and growing pains between the two of them as they figure out their new world.
"I'm not sure you heard, but I'm his nanny now." "Oh, really. does that mean you get to spank him when he's naughty."
On top of the new dynamic, there are also a lot of sweet daddy-daughter moments which also roll into a lot of sweet nanny-little girl moments too. Camryn Jones is big part of the plot, really a big reason and motivation for why Noah does a lot of what he does in this book, I mean who wouldn't want to do everything they can for their sweet little girl, but the other huge motivator in Noah's life is Brighton. At Noah's core he's a protector, a nurturer, and he wants to help her, so it's hard not to like him. Not one little bit.
Once Brighton eases into what's happening to her family resort, she is a much more engaging character and very easy to like as well. The grass isn't always greener when someone grew up with privilege and Brighton eases us into that view of loneliness to which gives Noah the opening he needs to view her with new eyes.
This is a mature hockey series, where the men are established in their careers and all of the stakes are higher. Cathryn Fox did an excellent job of beginning a new hockey series that covers topics like family, careers, living arrangements, you know...all of those adulting things...like bills-yuck, LOL - basically everything carries more weight and it shows.
Brighton White needs help with her failing resort and Noah Jones he needs help with his four year old daughter, Camryn. While these two people have known each other since childhood they did not hang out in the same social circles. Brighton was in the popular group, while Noah...I'll just say, wasn't. And while Noah did grow into his body and become a famous NHL player he still has his humility and is pretty down to earth. So while Brighton was actually a popular girl and ran with the crowd that used to pick on Noah before he grew into his body and looks, she's a woman who is more humbled from her life's experiences and now appreciates what life has given her. Is she a bit leery of Noah when he first arrives on the scene...for sure, but Noah is the same given his past around her. However, there is a lot of great banter and growing pains between the two of them as they figure out their new world.
"I'm not sure you heard, but I'm his nanny now." "Oh, really. does that mean you get to spank him when he's naughty."
On top of the new dynamic, there are also a lot of sweet daddy-daughter moments which also roll into a lot of sweet nanny-little girl moments too. Camryn Jones is big part of the plot, really a big reason and motivation for why Noah does a lot of what he does in this book, I mean who wouldn't want to do everything they can for their sweet little girl, but the other huge motivator in Noah's life is Brighton. At Noah's core he's a protector, a nurturer, and he wants to help her, so it's hard not to like him. Not one little bit.
Once Brighton eases into what's happening to her family resort, she is a much more engaging character and very easy to like as well. The grass isn't always greener when someone grew up with privilege and Brighton eases us into that view of loneliness to which gives Noah the opening he needs to view her with new eyes.
This is a mature hockey series, where the men are established in their careers and all of the stakes are higher. Cathryn Fox did an excellent job of beginning a new hockey series that covers topics like family, careers, living arrangements, you know...all of those adulting things...like bills-yuck, LOL - basically everything carries more weight and it shows.
December 11, 2025
What a great story! Brighton & Noah and his amazing daughter Camryn will steal your heart in this one! 5 hot hockey stars!
Brighton was left her family's failing resort, and she needs a buyer who won't knock it down and put up a development. When her realtor let's her know he's found someone, and see's it's Noah. He's an NHL star who her group of friends growing up teased, and she's always wished she had stood up to them for that. When she finds out he wants to keep the resort as a resort, and wants her to become his nanny for his daughter Camryn, she's disappointed, but agrees.
These two have a chemistry that is off the charts! They have a lot of healing to do from their pasts, but with each other, and Camryn, hopefully they can heal and move forward!
Loved this story so much, grab it asap!
Brighton was left her family's failing resort, and she needs a buyer who won't knock it down and put up a development. When her realtor let's her know he's found someone, and see's it's Noah. He's an NHL star who her group of friends growing up teased, and she's always wished she had stood up to them for that. When she finds out he wants to keep the resort as a resort, and wants her to become his nanny for his daughter Camryn, she's disappointed, but agrees.
These two have a chemistry that is off the charts! They have a lot of healing to do from their pasts, but with each other, and Camryn, hopefully they can heal and move forward!
Loved this story so much, grab it asap!
May 14, 2024
Absolutely amazing!!
A definite five star must read! So beautifully written can't help but love Noah and Brighton he was bullied in high school she was part of the crowd but deep down she didn't want that to happen,he becomes a famous hockey star she his nanny but the sparks fly and past hurt is resolved and love blossoms! And is little girl Camryn is so sweet and the lumpy pancakes got to love that part of the story!
You rock Cathryn Fox!!!
A definite five star must read! So beautifully written can't help but love Noah and Brighton he was bullied in high school she was part of the crowd but deep down she didn't want that to happen,he becomes a famous hockey star she his nanny but the sparks fly and past hurt is resolved and love blossoms! And is little girl Camryn is so sweet and the lumpy pancakes got to love that part of the story!
You rock Cathryn Fox!!!
May 15, 2025
Taylor and Elias—he’s her brother’s best friend and hockey teammate and he stayed with them while he found his own house. She agreed to visit his family as his girlfriend to keep them from setting him up with someone else. How they get from a fake relationship to HEA is a challenge but they definitely make it. The story has some good humor in it and is engaging, though at times predictable. Some editing issues.
May 14, 2024
With a sense of humor that refuses to quit and a temptation of heart that reels you in, Stick Move is keeper. Spicy with a sweet center, Fox dares to push emotions to the edge. A seductive, heartwarmer with more than enough personality to spare.
September 18, 2024
It probably would have been 4 stars if not for the ridiculous break up and for the lack of proofreading (so many grammatical errors!) which took me right out of the story too many times. Also, for a series about hockey players, this first book was lacking....hockey!
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February 23, 2025Thought I'd give this one a go on audio, but could barely get passed the first chapter because the narrator was horrible. Sounded like it was just a guy reading the book. Might be better to read it than listen.
December 29, 2025
Just reread this book and it’s a good story with very little sport in it. Lined them as a couple but not the issues either exes and ex school Nate’s who are women that should have been dealt with by both Noah and Camryn.
July 27, 2024
Another enjoyable enemy to lovers, hockey-romance by Cathryn Fox. Stick Move is a great way to escape reality for a few hours. I look forward to reading any-and-all books by Cathryn. Thanks
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October 26, 2024Audio book is awful, couldn't continue past the first chapter. Will have to get hold of the written version instead.
November 13, 2024
3 / 5 ⭐️
December 27, 2024
Understandable about the insecurities of the hero and heroine that is carried over from their teenage years.
Storyline not bad.
Storyline not bad.
July 8, 2025
I absolutely love the nanny x single dad trope. HELL FUCKIN YEAH 🔥🔥🔥🔥
Camryn is the cutest thing ever.
Camryn is the cutest thing ever.
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October 27, 2025DNF - picked up the audiobook and I’m sure it’s an AI narrator and it’s awful. Maybe ill try the print version
May 5, 2024
A new series with a ton of heart and the cutest little girl that will win over hearts with her lumpy pancake wishes.
Brighton White needs help with her failing resort and Noah Jones he needs help with his four year old daughter, Camryn. While these two people have known each other since childhood they did not hang out in the same social circles. Brighton was in the popular group, while Noah...I'll just say, wasn't. And while Noah did grow into his body and become a famous NHL player he still has his humility and is pretty down to earth. So while Brighton was actually a popular girl and ran with the crowd that used to pick on Noah before he grew into his body and looks, she's a woman who is more humbled from her life's experiences and now appreciates what life has given her. Is she a bit leery of Noah when he first arrives on the scene...for sure, but Noah is the same given his past around her. However, there is a lot of great banter and growing pains between the two of them as they figure out their new world.
"I'm not sure you heard, but I'm his nanny now." "Oh, really. does that mean you get to spank him when he's naughty."
On top of the new dynamic, there are also a lot of sweet daddy-daughter moments which also roll into a lot of sweet nanny-little girl moments too. Camryn Jones is big part of the plot, really a big reason and motivation for why Noah does a lot of what he does in this book, I mean who wouldn't want to do everything they can for their sweet little girl, but the other huge motivator in Noah's life is Brighton. At Noah's core he's a protector, a nurturer, and he wants to help her, so it's hard not to like him. Not one little bit.
Once Brighton eases into what's happening to her family resort, she is a much more engaging character and very easy to like as well. The grass isn't always greener when someone grew up with privilege and Brighton eases us into that view of loneliness to which gives Noah the opening he needs to view her with new eyes.
This is a mature hockey series, where the men are established in their careers and all of the stakes are higher. Cathryn Fox did an excellent job of beginning a new hockey series that covers topics like family, careers, living arrangements, you know...all of those adulting things...like bills-yuck, LOL - basically everything carries more weight and it shows.
Brighton White needs help with her failing resort and Noah Jones he needs help with his four year old daughter, Camryn. While these two people have known each other since childhood they did not hang out in the same social circles. Brighton was in the popular group, while Noah...I'll just say, wasn't. And while Noah did grow into his body and become a famous NHL player he still has his humility and is pretty down to earth. So while Brighton was actually a popular girl and ran with the crowd that used to pick on Noah before he grew into his body and looks, she's a woman who is more humbled from her life's experiences and now appreciates what life has given her. Is she a bit leery of Noah when he first arrives on the scene...for sure, but Noah is the same given his past around her. However, there is a lot of great banter and growing pains between the two of them as they figure out their new world.
"I'm not sure you heard, but I'm his nanny now." "Oh, really. does that mean you get to spank him when he's naughty."
On top of the new dynamic, there are also a lot of sweet daddy-daughter moments which also roll into a lot of sweet nanny-little girl moments too. Camryn Jones is big part of the plot, really a big reason and motivation for why Noah does a lot of what he does in this book, I mean who wouldn't want to do everything they can for their sweet little girl, but the other huge motivator in Noah's life is Brighton. At Noah's core he's a protector, a nurturer, and he wants to help her, so it's hard not to like him. Not one little bit.
Once Brighton eases into what's happening to her family resort, she is a much more engaging character and very easy to like as well. The grass isn't always greener when someone grew up with privilege and Brighton eases us into that view of loneliness to which gives Noah the opening he needs to view her with new eyes.
This is a mature hockey series, where the men are established in their careers and all of the stakes are higher. Cathryn Fox did an excellent job of beginning a new hockey series that covers topics like family, careers, living arrangements, you know...all of those adulting things...like bills-yuck, LOL - basically everything carries more weight and it shows.
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