Cash

Glendale Magic #2

by Mary Warren

Evie Masterson is a plus size figure skater and a disappointment to her family. She was supposed to marry her college boyfriend and settle into the life that had been laid out for her, but none of that had ever interested her. She had never been one to simply do as she was told. So she cut her own path. She started teaching skating classes, and now she even coaches competitive skaters. She had been pretty happy with where her chosen path had led her… that is until it leads her into the bed of hockey’s biggest playboy for a one night stand.

Cash Hawthorn is the bad boy of the Glendale Magic. He plays the game he loves and he has a different woman on his arm every night. He loves his life and can’t envision any part of it changing. So what business does a one night stand have in making him, for the first time in his life, want to come back for more?

After their one night stand, they find themselves in close quarters when Cash volunteers to help with the hockey camp where Evie teaches. And if that weren’t enough, somehow he ends up being her ‘fake’ date to her sister’s wedding. Everything could change all because of a one night stand…

Genres: Romance, Sports Romance, Hockey, Plus Size, Sports, Hockey Romance, Fake Dating

278 pages, Kindle Edition

Published June 28, 2024

Reviews

[suonnahbooks · Rating 5 out of 5]

Their connection off the bat was chefs kiss, the spicyness ouuu girl I need a Cash in my life. Cash had me giddy and kicking my feet at the smaller things. I love Evie and how she has her shit on lock I feel like we would be great besties. I am now in love with another fictional hockey player. I ate this book up Mary you have done it again with this one. I’ll be patiently waiting for book 3.

Rating: ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

[Shelby Eileen · Rating 2 out of 5]

I wanted SO badly to like this book. Unfortunately, it was not at all polished or swoon-worthy (in my opinion), and it kills me to not be able to wholeheartedly recommend this particular fat girl romance.

This book needed a lot more editing. I was distracted by the obvious word mix-ups, frequent little typos, some wonky “text message” formatting, and clunky repetition throughout. I feel that I can’t let these criticisms go easily because this is far from Warren’s debut, and I have read better that she’s published before. The Mystic Falls series and her one paranormal shifter romance novella are markedly better, and I don’t understand why. The writing style and characterizations being put forth in the Glendale Magic series just don’t translate well to sports romance and the tropes being used here.

The plot conflicts were predictable and annoying. The lack of emotional intelligence in these 30 yr old characters was not justifiable by any of the personal struggles that any one character was facing. This was such a shame because I DID quite like the two main characters separate personal plot arcs going on. For Cash, I would have loved to see more of his relationship with his nephew and his sister. For Evie, I would have loved to see more about her career in figure-skating coaching as well as go deeper into the dysfunctional relationship with her mother. Those things were ACTUALLY interesting, while the petty, juvenile way Evie acted for almost the entire book was fucking unbearable.

All around, not for me. The fat rep was positive, which is something I’ve come to rely on with this author. I appreciate the own-voices fat rep and the romantic happy endings that Warren will always deliver for her fat main characters, but it’s not nearly enough to offset the shortcomings of this book.

*this review is based off an arc provided by the author*

[Ally Riddle · Rating 4 out of 5]

** I received an ARC in exchange for an honest review **

Reformed Playboy? Check
Independent FMC? Check
A Hint of Magic? Check

Mary Warren is back with another hockey romance filled with a man owning his mistakes, and a woman who is out to live her life the way she wants to after a life under a smothering mother.

Cash is a fun, sexy hockey romance, where Cash meets Evie, and they find themselves twisted together after a one night stand. Him volunteering at a hockey camp just a rink away from her, and becoming her fake date to a family wedding. Through ups and downs, and a few contact blocks, they find their way into each other’s arms again.

Overall, I enjoyed this book! The characters were fun, and who doesn’t love a groveling hockey player?

[Nicole Vargas · Rating 4 out of 5]

(Disclaimer: correct rating is a ⭐️⭐️⭐️.75, but we all know that Goodreads don’t allow for the point something)

I was fortunate enough to receive this as an ARC in exchange if an honest review!!!

And I was super excited to read this despite not reading the first book in the series but it can be read as a stand alone as the characters are interconnected. I did love how Cash was indeed the first to fall and hard as he had to work for her to give him a chance. I did enjoy the conflict between Evie and her mom, but still had a good relationship with the rest of her family members. Was there moments were Evie felt extremely annoying, yes. Like while I found her great later I was annoyed by her assumption and judgmental mindset towards Cash from the beginning. How she never really gave him a chance to explained certain things that really was super easy to fix. And I was happy when Cash would call her out of those things. But other than that I did find the rest of the book fun to read, this is book that would be best to read when your looking for something short, sweet and fun. And the author even included a playlist which I didn’t realize until the very end, which I would liked to have seen this at the beginning because I love to play a book’s playlist while reading, it sets the background of where the story at very well. Highlight was the smutty scenes, those were fine so well and the romance was indeed cute. Would reread this when I want something to relax to.

[Mel { wolfsbanebooks · Rating 3 out of 5]

One thing this book has going for itself, is that it's an incredibly fast read.

While I appreciate literature with bigger characters, and I admire what the author is doing to put more attention on the lack of similar literature... I have read other books before with a similar premise that have had me bawling my eyes out because I could relate and it hurt my soul. I feel like the emotion is missing a bit in this particular book.

I feel like it's trying to be a deep book but I fear it failed in that aspect. It's a fun and sexy read but there's a lot of drama to create drama to then immediately fix it, so it seems a bit rushed at times.

If you don't think about it too much and you're just looking for a fast read, it's completely fine.

[Liz Orlando · Rating 4 out of 5]

4.5 Stars to Cash!

I am happy to have gotten an ARC for Cash (Glendale Magic #2). I LOVE this spin off in the world Mary Warren has created.

** spoiler alert **

Cash and Evie are so sweet. Who doesn't love a bad boy/player changing his ways for you?! Cash is a sweetheart deep down and falls so deeply for Evie its so darn cute.

I did enjoy that most of the conflict was coming from outside the relationship. Cash and Evie were mostly solid, which I liked! The reality of family having an impact on our relationships was great to read and I was patiently awaiting the climax at the wedding!

I can't wait to see what is next in the world of the Glendale Magic!

[theravingbooknerd · Rating 4 out of 5]

As a plus-size girlie, it is so exciting to read works with my body size being represented!!!

Cash Hawthorne is a swoon worthy hockey player and Evie is the most fun plus size FMC i’ve ever read!

Even though this is book 2 in the series, it was my first book from Mary Warren and I can honestly say I’m obsessed!

I loved the characters and watching them grow throughout the story. Fantastic work!

3🌶️

Tropes:

InstaLove
He Falls First
Fake Dating

[Jess · Rating 4 out of 5]

Mary Warren’s done it again! A sexy fun read featuring delicious cinnamon roll men and fiercely independent badass women. I loved Cash and Evie! I’m really happy that Evie finally got her head out of her ass and realized how poorly she was treating Cash. I really wasn’t a fan of how long the miscommunication troupe lasted throughout this book, but I also tried reminding myself Evie’s been through a lot and there’s no such thing as a perfect person. Also- my new goal in life is to throw hands with Evie’s mom.

I received this book in exchange for an honest review

[Melanie · Rating 5 out of 5]

ARC review of Cash (Glendale Magic #2)

I had the absolute pleasure of reading Cash and Evie's story in exchange for my honest review.

📚 Hockey Romance
📚 Plus Size FMC
📚 He falls first
📚 Lorelai and Luke vibes

Y'all, Mary has done it again...

Sooo, I know I have a thing for complicated men - only in my stories, of course 👀 - but I didn't even realise I'd been waiting for Cash until I devoured this book. Whilst he has his insecurities, he knows who he is and isn't afraid to be himself. Cash and Evie come from very different families and their upbringings are worlds apart, but they are exactly what the other needs.

📚 He's a (former) hockey playboy with a reputation for no strings attached
📚 She a plus size (former) figure skater with a d-bag of an ex who doesn't understand the word 'no'

I've said it every single time, but THIS one is my favourite. I loved how they dealt with their pasts, and that he gave Evie the strength to stand up for herself without fighting, or getting involved. Chefs kiss 💋

[Lyrik · Rating 4 out of 5]

I liked Conner better, but this was still enjoyable.

[Ashlee H · Rating 4 out of 5]

What happens when a plus size figure skater steals the heart of a pro athlete heart throb? Add in semi fake dating and family drama and you have the contents of a fun and swoony romcom by @fatgirlsinfiction

This is another hit by the author. I’ve been waiting for Cash’s book ever since meeting him in prior books, and he did not disappoint. He falls hard for Evie and he works hard to show this strong minded woman he’s not going anywhere. She is witty and sassy, and knows what she wants in life. Cash has quite the reputation, but as soon as he falls he does everything he can to show he’s there for the long haul. There were a few times where I thought Evie was acting childish, but I loved how Cash handled everything maturely to resolve any issues and called her out on it.

The story is a fun dynamic of him teaching a hockey camp and her being on the ice as well. He did everything he could to “skate into her heart” - see what I did there 🥁 - by also navigating how to be there for her. Mary’s books are so bingeable too - quick and spicy reads you can devour in a day.

This is book two in the series, but it is a stand alone and I don’t think you need to read book one (Conner) to pick up on the storyline.

Read if you like
🏒Insta Love
🏒He Falls Hard
🏒Hockey Mentions
🏒Sweet Dates
🏒When He Calls Her Baby Girl
🏒Gilmore Girl/Luke Danes line
🏒Forced Proximity

Thank you to @fatgirlsinfiction for the arc!

[Julie · Rating 4 out of 5]

I liked Conner but I loved Cash. The second book of the Glendale Magic Series shows us how Cash, a hockey player with a bad boy reputation, falls in love with Evie, a plus size figure skater teacher. He changes his behavior for the better because he needs her in his life.
We can see in this book a healthy relationship, respectful, spicy and with good communication (after several disappearances of Evie, which had me frustrated).
Themes of self-love and setting boundaries with family are also presented.

[Stephanie ✨ · Rating 4 out of 5]

4.5 - Thank you so much to Mary Warren for a copy of this book!

This book is out now.

Content Warnings from author:
Explict sexual content, difficult parent relationships (mothers/daughters),
intoxication, minor internal fatphobia

"When all the dust settles from the troubles of life, I want you by my side. I have never been more sure."

I know this is only the 2nd book in the series but I am LOVING the inclusion of hockey into her universe. I am still not over Reclaiming Kate and I'm barely over Connor before we move right into the latest in the series, Cash.

I love how Warren was incorporating timelines from the prior book into this to set the stage on how Cash and Evie meet. I have read a couple of "one night hook up" only tropes and I must say I do enjoy them because you get that spice early and then it simmers for a bit. Cash was head over heels for Evie as soon as they met. He knew that there was something special about her. Evie was a little more hesitant to start anything with him. She was okay for just a quick hook up but that was really it.

I do like that since we were in the off season for hockey that Cash had his own small storyline happening. I would have loved to have learned more about the relationship between River and his mom and what caused their conflict to have him going across the country. I wish there was more heart to heart of the reasonings. Cash was such a good sport with having him stay with him. I am glad River was able to make a friend and start a new life in Glendale.

I think this was the first FMC that Warren has written that really irked me. Early on I was having issues with Evie and her jumping to conclusions and then blocking Cash when he would do nothing wrong. She never would bothered to ask for explanations. I don't like it when people shut down like that in real life and my feelings carried over towards Evie in the book. Cash was much more forgiven towards her about it. I did love that as much as Evie was secure with her body and her looks, she also had that normal feeling of comparing herself to others and thinking Cash could do better than her. She had this great quote while talking to her sister Ellie where she says "I've had to be confident to navigate the world we live in in this body." Heck I know if I was dating a NHL player my anxiety of other females would be sky high.

Evie's mother was the true villain of the book. I am not used to my family meddling in my life so reading about it truly makes my blood boil. I just can't imagine just forcing your daughter to be with someone for the sake of being with someone. And the fact that neither her mother or her ex could understand boundaries and the power of the word "no."

I know we heard a lot about Cash's womanizing times and it was brought up in this book but I do wish there were more of a conflict for Cash. And what I mean by that, I wanted us to see him with other woman and realize that Evie was the one he wants to be with. Don't get me wrong I love insta love and him being completely head over heels but just knowing his past, I just would have liked to have him feel conflicted a bit more.

Overall I really loved this book and Warren's writing and dialogue continued to keep me wanting more. I did miss seeing hockey in this one but I guess the players need a season off. I am very excited to see what is the next in the series.

PS - Mary is killing it with her covers! This series especially have just been so amazing! She really knows how to showcase the female main characters.

[Jhully · Rating 2 out of 5]

I don't know why this book bothered me so much. Surely because I fell head over heels for instalove when I can't stand it? Definitely. Because the guy falls madly in love first, when that's totally against his MO? Maybe.
The protagonist was very naive. Indecisive. Even by my standards, and that's a lot. She didn't know what she wanted from life. She was in an endless whining. For any reason, she blocked our hero. And I'm not defending men, there's simply no need for defense. When he didn't do anything, she let herself be carried away by her paranoia. And I understand paranoia. And she jumped to the worst possible conclusions about the guy and bam. Block. I hate that. Where's the damn dialogue?!
Every time it was something. This wasn't the 3rd act. It was, I don't know. The 10. I don't even know what that's called.

One thing that bothered me a million times was a scene where they were about to hook up right after a gala night. I mean, everyone was well-dressed and all. And she's grateful she's not wearing one of those shapewear outfits, as if it were the end of the world to be. Oh my god, Jesus, I'm so angry. First, those outfits are awful, period. Second, I think every woman, especially a plus-size woman like our character and me, has at some point in her life experienced one of those monstrosities. Couldn't the author have treated the use of spandex more naturally, since it's super common to wear it for a big production like a gala night? It might seem like I'm defending the use of these shapewear garments, but as far as I'm concerned, it's your choice. You wear them if you want. The point is, she belittled those who wear them, and that hurt me because of another character, The Fastest Way to Fall - Denise Williams, who, by the way, dealt with the issue of shapewear much better 👍🏻👍🏻.

The book has minor issues like the character's relationship with her mother, the character's nephew who arrives unexpectedly and now it's his responsibility to take care of him, an ex-boyfriend who doesn't accept the end of the relationship, which is a real pain.

It has hockey and figure skating as background elements, but I didn't see any of those. And what about the endless sex? Oh my God, how boring. Seriously. I appreciate a well-written hot scene at the right moments, but my God. Sometimes it gets tedious. And I think in an attempt to "value her body," the only thing our guy here knew how to do was say that her butt was beautiful, to say the least.

Being a book about fat rep and body positivity, I felt like a lot was missing. I was very excited to get to know this author, and now I'm afraid her other books will be like this. Help me, God. I intend to give her the benefit of the doubt.

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Cash, Glendale Magic #2 by Mary Warren
I was given this book by the author for an honest review.
I met Cash and Evie in book 1 and so ready/excited for their story. They had a lot of great banter which is always a great start to a story. I liked the introduction to the story and their “Meet Cute” part of the story. We jump right into the night when Cash and Evie “get to know each other”. It was steamy and a great start to the story. *wink*
As the story progressed there were parts when I felt like Evie was over dramatic IE Blocking Cash’s phone numbers. I also felt like Cash was a bit disrespectful of Evie’s time at hockey camp IE never telling HER why he was a no show but telling everyone else. So there seemed to be a lot of miscommunications in the story between the characters. The push and pull seemed to be a lot and it got redundant at times. It was like 2 steps forward and then 3 back.
I did enjoy the times when the characters were fully open with each other. I enjoyed how Cash helped her and supported her with her overbearing mother. I enjoyed how Evie found her spine in dealing with allllll that drama from her past.
I enjoyed hanging out with Conner and Sasha again in the story. Reliving the drinking scene was hilarious even from a new POV. However, meeting Trevor was a blast. His lunch with Cash was a fun read.

[Amanda McGee · Rating 4 out of 5]

Before I begin, I would like to thank Mary Warren for allowing me to read her upcoming book, Cash, which will be available on June 28, 2024.

Evie Masterson, a plus-size figure skater, didn’t want to live the life that her family planned for her because she wanted to choose what to do with her life. Now teaching skating classes and competitive skaters, she thinks that she has it all until she spends the night with a hockey playboy. Cash Hawthorn works for Glendale Magic and is used to not committing to a relationship, but he starts changing his mind once he meets Evie. Soon they keep encountering each other, and both of them can’t help if what started out can turn into something real.

I really liked this book. You have Evie, a talented teacher and figure skater that is absolutely stunning and sassy. You have Cash, a skilled hockey player who wants to give back to his community and protect his loved ones. I loved the banter between Evie and Cash and how the rest of the Glendale Magic hockey team ribbed Cash lovingly for being smitten. I thought the insecurities that both Evie and Cash had were relatable and how they dealt with them were understandable. The romance was sweet, and there was definitely a lot of spice. I wanted to shake Evie’s mother so bad and give the main characters a hug. Overall, if you like body representation, complex characters, found family, humor, sweet romance, and lots of spice, then I would highly recommend this book.

[Joanne Love · Rating 5 out of 5]

Mary Warren has become a must buy author for me! This latest installment of the Glendale Magic books particularly hit home for me. I love the representation Warren portrays in her books, her larger FMCs are what I’ve always wanted to see in books. Evie in Cash has some internalised issues with her body image, which I feel myself. Seeing that in a romance book with a happy ending was so powerful for me – thank you Mary for writing these books for us!

And then there is Cash! The bad boy with a heart of gold that you always wanted. I thought Connor was my new book boyfriend, but he has been usurped by Cash Hawthorne! He’s actually not the bad boy – he’s a player, but he’s respectful and thoughtful. He is a fully realised character (as is Evie) and I can relate to and visualise the story easily due to the fantastic writing.

Evie’s family issues are a little outside of my personal experiences, but you can understand her feelings and issues and follow her story to love and confidence supported by Cash.

Overall, this is an easy, fun read that will lift your spirits and give you all the feels. I highly recommend it and any book by Warren!

[Courtney Hastings · Rating 4 out of 5]

I recieved a copy of this for my honest review.

This is book two in the Glendale Magic series. Our FMC is a former competitive ice skater who now coaches at a local rink. She worked with her new friend Sasha to coordinate an opportunity to be a part of a charity auction with the Glendale Magic, to have members of their team host a hockey camp and help to fund their scholarship program. She attends the gala event for the auction and meets our MMC, the assistant captain of the team. He is a know playboy, and tonight his sights are set on her. But after one night, they both know this is different. Unfortunately due to some unexpected circumstances, things get a little sticky. Throw in that when her mom keeps trying to set her back up with her ex - she is forced to lie and say that he is her date to her sisters wedding. He will do anything in his power to make her his, and she wants nothing more than that - she just needs to reaffirm her confidence in their relationship and look past his past.

[Michelle Marinello · Rating 5 out of 5]

Everyone… Mary Warren has done it again!

I thought I loved Connor, but Cash…. I’m completely in love. Cash is the second book in the Glendale Magic series. While this book can be read as a standalone, reading the first book you will see how they inner twine and also learn about the other characters. Cash is Glendale’s playboy, but deep down he has a pure heart. Evie is a plus size figure skater and also a disappointment to her mother. They met at a gala which led to a steamy one night stand. But after this one night stand, Cash finds himself falling for Evie, and falling hard. Making him for the first time in his life wanting to come back for more. Cash starts to volunteer to help with hockey camp where Evie teaches. And if that wasn’t enough, somehow he becomes her “fake” date to her sister’s wedding. Can there be a HEA all because of a one night stand?

If you like a hockey romance with a plus size FMC and playboy MMC with a touch of Gilmore Girls vibe, then Cash should be your next read!

Thank you Mary Warren for this ARC! 🏒🩷

[Dino Queen · Rating 4 out of 5]

please note that the trigger warnings and topes/themes may contain spoilers
I voluntarily read and reviewed an advanced copy of this book. All thoughts and opinions are my own.
HEA: HEA
POV: dual 3rd person POV
spice: a few open-door spicy scenes
TWs: emotional manipulation, internalized fatphobia, mentions of a stalker, unwanted advances from an ex
Kinky Content: anal play, dirty talk, fingering, “one more”, oral, spanking
standalone: book 2 in the Glendale Magic series
final thoughts: This book is full of meddling family members, Bridget’s magic, supportive fake (or not so fake) dates, and growth. Evie was killing me with her constant need to block Cash and turn off her phone instead of having a conversation like an adult but Cash was not letting that happen and I loved that.
While I do still think the author is trying to find her footing with the storyline in the Glendale Magic universe, this book had much better plot progression and focus on the MCs than book 1 which I liked a lot. As always, great tropes, great plus size rep, and interesting dynamics. Can’t wait to read the rest of this series!

read this book if you love
🫡 big MMC
🤩 curvy FMC
💬 epistolary
💏 fake dating
🏝️ forced proximity
😎 good girl/reformed bad boy
👦 he falls first and hard
🤫 hidden secrets
💘 instalove
🛏️ one night stand
🏒 sports romance (hockey)
🌍 world building

[Curvy Girls Read Romance · Rating 5 out of 5]

First of all...have you seen this cover?!?!?! Cash worshipping Evie is perfectly depicted. Absolutely gorgeous!

We return to Glendale for this installment of Mary Warren's hockey series. Evie and Cash meet at a gala and soon work together for a figure skating/hockey camp for kids. Evie's overbearing mother appears one day demanding to know who Evie's plus-one is for her sister's wedding. Evie panics and names Cash.

I so needed a low-angst read after the last few weeks and Mary Warren delivered. Cash is an admitted fan of consensual, no-strings-attached sex. After he meets Evie though, he fully accepts that he is done for after one night together. I adore a hero who is just GONE for his girl. Cash worships Evie and is a cunnilingus enthusiast - HOT!

Seeing Wes and Conner with Kate and Sasha was so nice. Return to Warren's world is always so enjoyable.

Read this. You'll love it!

[Jamie Adams · Rating 5 out of 5]

I loved this book. Cash went from a playboy who definitely had his fair share of hookups to being a one-woman man when he met Evie. I loved how confident Evie was and how she stood up for herself and went after what she wanted versus what her family wanted for her. I loved that she refused to live a life she would have hated just to please her family. That being said I think she was too hard on Cash at times and too quick to assume the worst about him without proof. Blocking his number was really petty in my opinion., especially when she did it more than once. I also didn't like how she kept throwing his past hookups in his face either. I also didn't like how Evie's mom kept trying to force her to go back to her ex. Bryan was a douchebag and she deserved better.
Their one night stand scene and the office scene were both very 🔥🔥
I loved that Cash called her "baby girl" as a nickname, it was sweet.
I loved this book and can't wait for the next book too. Thank you to Mary Warren

[Linda Dominick · Rating 4 out of 5]

The connection between Cash and Evie is strong and fun to read. Cash and Evie both have some family issues that complicate their relationship. He's the playboy NHL hockey player and she comes from money and has a controlling mother that can't get the hint that she doesn't want the rich country club lifestyle. At times they both feel not good enough for each other.
Evie has jealousy issues because Cash is well-known with the ladies of Glendale, and most don't look anything like her. She can't imagine that he can like her more than any of them. He has feelings of not being good enough for her as well. But they both have strong feelings and tons of chemistry that cannot be ignored. I love them together and enjoyed the family parts as much as the romance. Also, Wes, Kate, Connor and Sasha are all included in this story and it's great to get a little update on the other couples.
If you like he falls first with some fake dating and a fair share of spice, you will enjoy book 2 of the Glendale Magic.

[Mayra Young · Rating 5 out of 5]

Wow just wow Cash my boy, where have you been all my life.
I’m just speechless judging from the first book I knew Cash was a loyal friend to both Conner and Sasha, and a playboy of sorts. What I didn’t know was how caring and gentle Cash can be, when he finds his special girl. Also damn boy, did you kiss your mom with that mouth?🥵
Mary you outdid yourself with Cash and Evie, their story ws everything and more. I love how you transform Cash from a playboy into a faithful one kind of girl man. How Evie in her own journey learned to truly believe she is enough, that she is worthy of choosing her own path, instead of following her family norms, and expectations. How neither Evie or Cash should put themselves in a square box dictated by society. That they are entitled to shape their life in any way. I truly enjoyed and loved this story, it was such a wonderful journey. This is a must read book.

[Loren Stanaland · Rating 4 out of 5]

**I received an ARC in exchange for an honest review**


Insta love? Check
INDEPENDENT FMC? Double check
Romance and Magic? Triple check!!

This is my first book from Mary Warren but it will not be my last! Hockey romances are one of my favorite genres!

Cash is the fun loving hockey playing playboy for Glendale Magic and Evie is a gorgeous voluptuous retired Ice Skater! After a night of fundraising and a volunteer auction these two are twisted together by fate. After a disastrous meeting with her mother she is forced to find a date last minute to her sister’s wedding; and who is there to save the day as her “fake” date? Cassius Hawthorn!

Through all the ups and downs of Navigating a tyrant mother and his past with only a few contact blocks they find their footing to make it into each other’s arms again!

I truly enjoyed this book! And I cannot wait to see what she has in store for us next!!

[Virginie · Rating 5 out of 5]

4.5 ⭐️

After reading Conner , I didn't waste too much time before reading Cash. Once again I enjoyed following the adventures of one of the star players of the Glendale Magic hockey team.

Although I had already liked the bits I had seen of Cash and Evie in the previous book, I really enjoyed following their story. The chemistry that develops between them is immediate and I loved seeing Cash break one of his ground rules only a few hours after they met. I appreciated that he almost serenely welcomes the fact that Evie is different from every other woman he's ever been with, when he was known as THE playboy of the team.

Without further ado, I'm going to continue reading the series by diving into Taylor .

[Theresa · Rating 5 out of 5]

(ARC review - thank you)

I loved this book. After having read Conner, the first book about the Glendale Magic players, I couldn't wait for this one and I was rewarded.
I think I liked it even better than the first one, because I liked Evie, the female lead even more than Sasha.

I loved how true both main characters were to themselves: Evie in accepting herself and being who she truely is, a working woman who doesn't like the life her parents have cut out for her. And Cash is unapologetically himself - and accepts when his feelings change and he falls for her.
The character development is great, the side story with Cash's nephew is a nice touch and the spice is great. All in all a really great book!

I hope there's more to come. Maybe Ethan's story next? Or Taylor - that would be an interesting story with him being autistic.

[Robyn · Rating 5 out of 5]

I knew I loved Cash, but wow. You could already see his flirty side and his heart of gold, but it's showcased to its fullest in this book. I'm always here for the reformed playboy, but this was next level. Once he fell, he fell hard and didn't fight it. He knew there was something there, and he was ready to be patient and put in the effort because she is worth it. Evie, on the other hand, reflects so well a lot of plus size woman. By that, I mean she's confident and knows her worth, but with a history of micro aggressions and fat phobia, she will let her fears cloud her judgment. She gets there, but it takes her some time, I do love a character in progress.
If you love hockey romance, plus size representation, reformed play boy, a rich girl following her own path, and an instant connection, well, this should be your next read.

[Madi Pinchuk · Rating 4 out of 5]

This is Book 2 in the Glendale Magic series and it was another hit! I always love and appreciate the plus sized rep in Mary’s books and the confidence her FMCs have in their bodies. Reformed playboy is also one of my favorite tropes and Cash fit the bill perfectly. If you want to see a man obsess over a woman, you’ll love this story. Cash’s character development was spectacular and I really appreciated that he wasn’t used to mature relationships but tried so hard for Evie. I also loved what a stand up guy he was and the way he took in his nephew. There were times that Evie really frustrated me, but I loved that the side characters called her on her bullshit and Cash never gave up on her. If you’re looking for a cozy hockey romance with minimal drama, you’ll love this book! Thank you Mary for the opportunity to read and review this story!

[Jenna Price · Rating 4 out of 5]

Evie Masterson, a plus-size figure skater, didn’t want to live the life that her family planned for her because she wanted to choose what to do with her life. Evie in Cash has some internalized issues with her body image due to being plus sized. She now coaches at the local ice rink. Cash is the bad boy hockey player with a heart of gold. She worked with her new friend Sasha to coordinate an opportunity to be a part of a charity auction with the Glendale Magic, to have members of their team host a hockey camp and help to fund their scholarship program. She attends the gala event for the auction and meets Cash. They have a one night stand, where Cash realizes he wants more with Evie and will do anything to make it happen.

I loved the characters and watching them grow throughout the story.