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Fear of Falling
Josie Scott swore off men after one too many heartbreaks, perfectly content with her camera, her career, and a nice bottle of red wine. But when a broken elevator traps her with Toronto’s hottest hockey player, Wyatt Boone, what starts as a little flirtation turns into a steamy romance.
Wyatt Boone is left doubting his future on the team after a season-ending injury and the pressure to win another Cup Championship bigger than ever. Being a star hockey player isn’t as glamorous as it seems with constant paparazzi and women seeking fame, so meeting Josie Scott in the broken elevator might just be the unexpected twist he needs.
With the media and fame threatening their relationship, Josie and Wyatt have to decide what's their fear of falling for each other or letting outside forces tear them apart.
Wyatt Boone is left doubting his future on the team after a season-ending injury and the pressure to win another Cup Championship bigger than ever. Being a star hockey player isn’t as glamorous as it seems with constant paparazzi and women seeking fame, so meeting Josie Scott in the broken elevator might just be the unexpected twist he needs.
With the media and fame threatening their relationship, Josie and Wyatt have to decide what's their fear of falling for each other or letting outside forces tear them apart.
384 pages, Paperback
Published September 24, 2024
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December 20, 2025
mehhhh. nothing. literally nothing happened smh😔
October 11, 2024
3 🏒📸🤔⭐️s
This was a nice sports romance debut!!!
It was free of either drama or angst, a safe read, with a few emotional scenes.
I liked all the characters and the found family element was wonderfully executed.
This was a nice sports romance debut!!!
It was free of either drama or angst, a safe read, with a few emotional scenes.
I liked all the characters and the found family element was wonderfully executed.
February 1, 2025
2⭐️ this was just… plain, it had little plot whatsoever, but it wasn’t necessarily bad, it just lacks in a lot of aspects.
there’s plot lines that are just not well discussed ???(kinda spoiler) but, josie was a dv victim and it’s just thrown out there out of nowhere and not discussed or talked about as profoundly as i’d hoped i guess (?? same as her injury (although a little more) and wyatt’s backstory.
——> everything in regards to that, feels like they were created through a bullet point list, in order to simply add things to a character, instead of adding it as something to give them background, and depth, and to get to understand how they really are and behave, because it’s not well developed. that feeling for me, is something books shouldn't achieve, because it makes you disconnect from the story and it makes stuff feel like a filler.
also, there’s a lot of characters around all the time, that are just there for the sake of using them as future main characters in the next books, that don’t add anything to the story. there’s wayyyyy too many scenes with them that just feel childish and wattpadish.
did i hate this? no
did i looooove this? nope
would i read this again? absolutely not
did i like the characters? yes, wyatt (and maybe mateo)
would i recommend this? not really, if you don’t like the sort of thing i mentioned, but, if you’re just looking for a book with hockey vibes and cute main characters go for it
i wanted to like this more because the author seems so sweet! and in no way i wanna discourage her and her work, since i believe there’s so much room for improvement, and also this is her first published novel, which makes me think the next ones are gonna be much better, hopefully.
(am i interested in continuing the series? only here for landon and lydia🤞🏼)
there’s plot lines that are just not well discussed ???(kinda spoiler) but, josie was a dv victim and it’s just thrown out there out of nowhere and not discussed or talked about as profoundly as i’d hoped i guess (?? same as her injury (although a little more) and wyatt’s backstory.
——> everything in regards to that, feels like they were created through a bullet point list, in order to simply add things to a character, instead of adding it as something to give them background, and depth, and to get to understand how they really are and behave, because it’s not well developed. that feeling for me, is something books shouldn't achieve, because it makes you disconnect from the story and it makes stuff feel like a filler.
also, there’s a lot of characters around all the time, that are just there for the sake of using them as future main characters in the next books, that don’t add anything to the story. there’s wayyyyy too many scenes with them that just feel childish and wattpadish.
did i hate this? no
did i looooove this? nope
would i read this again? absolutely not
did i like the characters? yes, wyatt (and maybe mateo)
would i recommend this? not really, if you don’t like the sort of thing i mentioned, but, if you’re just looking for a book with hockey vibes and cute main characters go for it
i wanted to like this more because the author seems so sweet! and in no way i wanna discourage her and her work, since i believe there’s so much room for improvement, and also this is her first published novel, which makes me think the next ones are gonna be much better, hopefully.
(am i interested in continuing the series? only here for landon and lydia🤞🏼)
January 14, 2025
3.75 stars!
sometimes you just need a cute, fluffy read to make your week better. that’s exactly what this book was. it had minimal drama and golden retriever characters all around.
while certain plotlines and characters could have been developed a little more, i still enjoyed this and will be tuning in for book two
sometimes you just need a cute, fluffy read to make your week better. that’s exactly what this book was. it had minimal drama and golden retriever characters all around.
while certain plotlines and characters could have been developed a little more, i still enjoyed this and will be tuning in for book two
abandoned
April 10, 2025DNF
Lil Rebel? Ugh. The nickname doesn’t even make sense. Was this written by a 13 year old? You can just tell the author lacks some experience, or at least some imagination. Bad writing, no character depth, ick after ick after ick. Editing errors everywhere. Just not worth my time.
Lil Rebel? Ugh. The nickname doesn’t even make sense. Was this written by a 13 year old? You can just tell the author lacks some experience, or at least some imagination. Bad writing, no character depth, ick after ick after ick. Editing errors everywhere. Just not worth my time.
May 2, 2025
Girl where was the plot?
January 19, 2025
i’m sorry but this book has to be edited 😭 english isn’t even my first language and I noticed, couldn’t pass over 24%
January 21, 2025
definitely utilized AI, so many grammatical errors. very distracting
January 5, 2025
This was a good read, but lacked any plot twists or really anything that made me want to stay up all night reading (aka no fights or drama). Was a very cute story line, just too perfect of a love story for me.
January 16, 2025
the way i absolutely at this up. live laugh love wyatt and mateo. also, the dynamic between the brothers is so cute, i love their little trio (and evelyn ofc).
January 14, 2025
3✨
Wyatt and Josie are so cute!! I’ve felt myself slipping into a slump so I stuck classic with a romance and wasn’t disappointed. It’s always refreshing to read a couple that doesn’t experience a late book breakup or dramatic conflict, but overall there wasn’t really going on for the couple once they actually started dating. I would’ve liked to see more development on Josie’s struggle with her father’s death and Wyatt with his father leaving so young, but I think that also would’ve made the book longer than it needed to be.
Wyatt and Josie are so cute!! I’ve felt myself slipping into a slump so I stuck classic with a romance and wasn’t disappointed. It’s always refreshing to read a couple that doesn’t experience a late book breakup or dramatic conflict, but overall there wasn’t really going on for the couple once they actually started dating. I would’ve liked to see more development on Josie’s struggle with her father’s death and Wyatt with his father leaving so young, but I think that also would’ve made the book longer than it needed to be.
January 17, 2025
give me a hockey romance and i’m gonna read it in a few hours every. time. although must say this wasn’t great but it redeemed a star because the ending was cute. the grammar in the beginning was atrocious this felt like
a wattpad book. wouldn’t recommend but like wasn’t terrible. solid meh/five⭐️’s
a wattpad book. wouldn’t recommend but like wasn’t terrible. solid meh/five⭐️’s
March 31, 2025
Terrible book. The story is so unrealistic i feel like everything happened in less than a month. I thought it was going to be a PG book until the steamy scenes started and those were hot. Otherwise the book was a total waste of my time, I litterally skimmed through it
September 24, 2024
I adored this book, it was the perfect hockey romance 🥰 I’m pretty sure I swooned over every page. The chemistry between them is electric, and I loved how their relationship felt both steamy and deeply emotional. They were perfect for each other.
Josie is such a relatable character—strong, independent, and determined to protect her heart after a string of heartbreaks, but at the same time, you can see her vulnerability as she slowly lets Wyatt in.
Wyatt, on the other hand, is more than just a typical star athlete. His struggles with his career after an injury and watching him find solace and a real connection with Josie made the romance feel so much more genuine. He’s got that perfect blend of strength and sweetness, which made it impossible not to root for him.
As their relationship progresses we’ve got the added intrusion of the media and the pressures that come with Wyatt’s fame. That part had a little bit of angst but it was soon resolved and he was so deserving of Josie 🩷 I was rooting for their happy ending throughout this book.
There is no third act breakup ❤️
This book has it all—sizzling romance, emotional depth, and characters you can’t help but fall in love with, add in a sports romance and you’ve the perfect book.
✨ I received this book in exchange for an honest review ✨
Josie is such a relatable character—strong, independent, and determined to protect her heart after a string of heartbreaks, but at the same time, you can see her vulnerability as she slowly lets Wyatt in.
Wyatt, on the other hand, is more than just a typical star athlete. His struggles with his career after an injury and watching him find solace and a real connection with Josie made the romance feel so much more genuine. He’s got that perfect blend of strength and sweetness, which made it impossible not to root for him.
As their relationship progresses we’ve got the added intrusion of the media and the pressures that come with Wyatt’s fame. That part had a little bit of angst but it was soon resolved and he was so deserving of Josie 🩷 I was rooting for their happy ending throughout this book.
There is no third act breakup ❤️
This book has it all—sizzling romance, emotional depth, and characters you can’t help but fall in love with, add in a sports romance and you’ve the perfect book.
✨ I received this book in exchange for an honest review ✨
January 18, 2025
Well it was pretty basic. A standard romance book.
January 21, 2025
it had potential, just fell a bit flat! TikTok got be hooked on a scene, just wish the rest of the book matched it.
I think more like 2.5⭐️
I think more like 2.5⭐️
February 8, 2025
A CUTE READ🥹
⭐️3 🌶️ 2.5 / 3
As a dark romance girlie this was a cute fluff read . At times it was losing me because it’s just a book of pure love , not really any drama or anything happening to per se keep you on the edge of your seat .
It’s just a cute hockey read of two people finding themselves within one another and I’m actually excited to read the books for the rest of the friend group especially next book being Trevor and Tasha .
Side note I always love a good comfort humorous character and Mateo is def the one whew I was simping just a pinch then remembered he’s just a baby lol .
⭐️3 🌶️ 2.5 / 3
As a dark romance girlie this was a cute fluff read . At times it was losing me because it’s just a book of pure love , not really any drama or anything happening to per se keep you on the edge of your seat .
It’s just a cute hockey read of two people finding themselves within one another and I’m actually excited to read the books for the rest of the friend group especially next book being Trevor and Tasha .
Side note I always love a good comfort humorous character and Mateo is def the one whew I was simping just a pinch then remembered he’s just a baby lol .
June 20, 2025
This was so sweet and wholesome and fluffy and just so damn good!
Wyatt is the biggest green flag, he's such an angel of a man. His and Josie's relationship was so lovely to see unfold without any drama or angst or heartbreak. (Don't get me wrong, I LOVEEE me some angst but I didn't feel like I needed it in this book)
I just adored this so much! It was an easy read that got me out of a mini slump. I have no complaints!
(Also yeah, it definitely had some grammatical errors that were missed in the editing stage but it didn't take away anything from the book, in my opinion.)
Wyatt is the biggest green flag, he's such an angel of a man. His and Josie's relationship was so lovely to see unfold without any drama or angst or heartbreak. (Don't get me wrong, I LOVEEE me some angst but I didn't feel like I needed it in this book)
I just adored this so much! It was an easy read that got me out of a mini slump. I have no complaints!
(Also yeah, it definitely had some grammatical errors that were missed in the editing stage but it didn't take away anything from the book, in my opinion.)
January 10, 2026
loved this book, couldn't put it down, hardly slept that night.
Josie and wyatt was meant to be, even her dad mentioned them getting together years before they met...
sweet story and sweet read....
Josie and wyatt was meant to be, even her dad mentioned them getting together years before they met...
sweet story and sweet read....
January 13, 2025
sweetest book ever i can’t
January 14, 2025
First of the year and was a very wholesome hockey romance, no miscommunication and made me cry several times 🥹 loved it
January 12, 2025
And just like that my love for ice hockey romances has faded… RIP: 2021-2025
September 28, 2024
Tropes:
-hockey romance
-dual POV
-meet-cute
-forced proximity
-found family
-no third-act breakup
-banter
-instant love
When Josie and Wyatt get trapped together in an elevator in their apartment building, their attraction for each other is quickly discovered, leaving them wondering how they had never met before. Unable to ignore their budding attraction they start to explore their relationship.
Josie is a photographer who works for a local magazine. Since leaving her abusive ex, she has mostly avoided relationships. Wyatt helps her to put her trauma behind her and start to trust again.
Wyatt is an NHL player who also avoids relationships after being scarred by women taking advantage of his status. Josie breaks down those barriers by proving she genuinely cares about him. Wyatt is a big ole cinnamon roll with a filthy mouth. I just loved him.
Their love story is delightful, and I am excited that the author plans to explore the side character’s relationships in future books. All the side characters are intriguing. Wyatt’s family dynamic is so sweet and I love how they welcome Josie and give her a glimpse of the family life she has missed since losing her dad.
This was Kenadee’s debut novel and I will be reading more of her books in the future. I enjoyed her writing. This book is on KU and available now. Go check it out!
P.S. I may or may not have a hockey romance addiction. I will continue to monitor.
Dedication: To every girl who’s ever wanted a dirty mouth hockey player— This ones for you.
Quotes:
“I want to tell you how amazing your daughter is.”
“I also want you to know that one day, I am going to ask your beautiful daughter to marry me. I promise you, I will give her the life she deserves and love her until my last breath, because she is the best thing that has ever happened to me.”
“And I promise she will never feel unloved when I’m by her side.”
-hockey romance
-dual POV
-meet-cute
-forced proximity
-found family
-no third-act breakup
-banter
-instant love
When Josie and Wyatt get trapped together in an elevator in their apartment building, their attraction for each other is quickly discovered, leaving them wondering how they had never met before. Unable to ignore their budding attraction they start to explore their relationship.
Josie is a photographer who works for a local magazine. Since leaving her abusive ex, she has mostly avoided relationships. Wyatt helps her to put her trauma behind her and start to trust again.
Wyatt is an NHL player who also avoids relationships after being scarred by women taking advantage of his status. Josie breaks down those barriers by proving she genuinely cares about him. Wyatt is a big ole cinnamon roll with a filthy mouth. I just loved him.
Their love story is delightful, and I am excited that the author plans to explore the side character’s relationships in future books. All the side characters are intriguing. Wyatt’s family dynamic is so sweet and I love how they welcome Josie and give her a glimpse of the family life she has missed since losing her dad.
This was Kenadee’s debut novel and I will be reading more of her books in the future. I enjoyed her writing. This book is on KU and available now. Go check it out!
P.S. I may or may not have a hockey romance addiction. I will continue to monitor.
Dedication: To every girl who’s ever wanted a dirty mouth hockey player— This ones for you.
Quotes:
“I want to tell you how amazing your daughter is.”
“I also want you to know that one day, I am going to ask your beautiful daughter to marry me. I promise you, I will give her the life she deserves and love her until my last breath, because she is the best thing that has ever happened to me.”
“And I promise she will never feel unloved when I’m by her side.”
September 29, 2024
⛸️ Hockey romance
⛸️ Close proximity
⛸️ Love at first sight
⛸️ Dual POV
⛸️ Golden retriever MMC
⛸️ Slow burn
⛸️ Bad ass/super supportive girl gang
I am in my #hockeyera and with her debut indie novel, Kenadee delivered the heat 🔥
Wyatt Boone was the perfect balance between cinnamon roll/golden retriever with a dirty side and we love that 😈
Josie Scott was stubborn, stubborn, STUBBORN but after countless relationshits (no, that is not a spelling error) she finds herself yielding to one hockey captain hard and fast.
While I don’t typically immediately reach for “slow burn” romances (the spice hit around 60% in this novel), I loved how quickly the budding relationship between the two MCs bloomed proving there truly is no set amount of time to fall in love.
⛸️ Close proximity
⛸️ Love at first sight
⛸️ Dual POV
⛸️ Golden retriever MMC
⛸️ Slow burn
⛸️ Bad ass/super supportive girl gang
I am in my #hockeyera and with her debut indie novel, Kenadee delivered the heat 🔥
Wyatt Boone was the perfect balance between cinnamon roll/golden retriever with a dirty side and we love that 😈
Josie Scott was stubborn, stubborn, STUBBORN but after countless relationshits (no, that is not a spelling error) she finds herself yielding to one hockey captain hard and fast.
While I don’t typically immediately reach for “slow burn” romances (the spice hit around 60% in this novel), I loved how quickly the budding relationship between the two MCs bloomed proving there truly is no set amount of time to fall in love.
September 22, 2024
Rating ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️.5
Spice 🌶️🌶️🌶️
I love a good Hockey book and this did not let me down!! Wyatt and Josie meet while trapped overnight in an elevator.
Wyatt loaned Josie his shirt which she brings him at the rink. Then asks her out on a date. They start to build their relationship from their. There is something about a dirty mouth hockey boy that gets me every time!
But will the pressure of being. A hockey girl be too much for Josie?
I am excited to see if the books involve the girl circle because I love the bro-mance and girl chat!! They both made me want to see more of them!
#fearoffalling #kenadeebryantauthor
#booktok #romancebooks #spicyromance #SportsRomance #Athlete #romancereader #steamy
#romancebooks #booksta #romance #bookworm #booklover #hockeylover
#naughtynookpr
Spice 🌶️🌶️🌶️
I love a good Hockey book and this did not let me down!! Wyatt and Josie meet while trapped overnight in an elevator.
Wyatt loaned Josie his shirt which she brings him at the rink. Then asks her out on a date. They start to build their relationship from their. There is something about a dirty mouth hockey boy that gets me every time!
But will the pressure of being. A hockey girl be too much for Josie?
I am excited to see if the books involve the girl circle because I love the bro-mance and girl chat!! They both made me want to see more of them!
#fearoffalling #kenadeebryantauthor
#booktok #romancebooks #spicyromance #SportsRomance #Athlete #romancereader #steamy
#romancebooks #booksta #romance #bookworm #booklover #hockeylover
#naughtynookpr
January 14, 2025
loathed
I will never get the time I spent reading this book back and for that I am deeply disappointed in myself for finishing it
I will never get the time I spent reading this book back and for that I am deeply disappointed in myself for finishing it
February 19, 2025
The hockey romance vibes were VIBING… even if the writing quality was giving 2014 wattpad fanfiction.
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