Vicariously Yours

by Meagan Pringle

Hazel Ellis thought she had Campbell Atwood figured out. The shy, aspiring author has spent enough time observing the college hockey star from afar to craft an idea of who he is—confident, talented, and completely out of her league. But when a chance encounter brings them together, Hazel quickly realizes that the Campbell she’s imagined isn’t the whole story.
Campbell’s charm and reputation on and off the ice make him the talk of the campus, but behind the playboy façade lies someone more complex. As Hazel and Campbell navigate their growing connection, she’s forced to confront her preconceived notions. Is there more to Campbell than the rumors and the pedestal she’s placed him on? Or is he destined to disappoint her?
In this heartfelt and unexpected continuation of their story, Hazel and Campbell discover that first impressions aren’t always what they seem—and sometimes the truth is even better.

Genres: Hockey, Sports Romance

247 pages, Kindle Edition

Published February 12, 2025

Reviews

[Jess Silva]

adding this because apparently the hockey captain buys her a bookstore since she said her dorm room is running out of space.

[Emily · Rating 3 out of 5]

Couple of things… were the characters not allowed to be inside?? It constantly talked about how cold it was but parties? Outside. Conversations? Outside. There were also a couple of instances where I thought “random but okay??” Especially towards the end. No build up or foreshadowing or anything, just BAM bought a bookstore. I know it talked about Hazel not having enough room in her dorm, but that wasn’t talked about until they were in the bookstore AFTER he already bought it. Didn’t make sense and there are tons of other actions that can demonstrate love

[M, a book reader · Rating 2 out of 5]

this book DESPERATELY needed a developmental editor. it was a mess. it’s like the author had 500 different ideas for her characters and wanted to throw in everything. it’s frustrating because the bones of a story are there, but it’s so unfocused.

she introduces really significant things out of nowhere and uses them for one scene like a throwaway plot device. for example, it’s 2/3 into the book before FMC is running - which apparently is one of her favorite things to do - and she has an asthma attack. I’m not saying we needed 20 scenes of her running, but it’s odd that we have no concept of what Hazel’s interests are (outside of writing) that her “escape” (running) never comes up earlier despite the emotional turmoil she’s in. and the asthma? it’s just thrown in there to have a reason for MMC to do something for her??? I guess???

the book will skip around locations and times with absolutely no indicator. like ok they’re on winter break then he’s back in the empty hockey rink on campus (which is confusing because he also uses a hockey rink in his hometown so that’s where i thought he was!) and he’s been ignoring her?? how long has it been?? why have we seen no scenes of this??

what happens to the tutoring?? it just gets dropped?

ugh this made me want to throw the book against a wall so many times! GET AN EDITOR!


EDIT ok maybe I was extra confused because there’s a first book I didn’t even read??? 😭 but it still sucks sorry

[Alexis · Rating 5 out of 5]

The light that calls the captain home!

So beautifully written! To be loved and in love like Campbell and Hazel would be a dream come true! I hope to see more of them, maybe a book for their children lol! I fell in love with the first book of them not knowing how different it would be but how much alike it was… i can’t wait to see what’s next for you!

[Victoria Stanley · Rating 4 out of 5]

Not going to lie I was hesitant about reading this after the first book but let me tell ya. I fell and I fell hard. The love between Atwood and Ellis was not all sunshine and rainbows but in the end it all came together. Loved this story so much. Plus HE BUYS HER A WHOLE BOOKSTORE!

[Angelica · Rating 1 out of 5]

Wow! This was horrible and a DNF for me at 60%. I tried to push through but couldn’t. It had a lot of potential for a great story but skipped around randomly that I had a hard time keeping up with what was actually happening or had happened. Such a disappointment because the first book was good.

[Demi Louise · Rating 5 out of 5]

love it!!

been waiting for this book since i read the first one! read it in one go! amazing!
cant wait for more from this author!

[bringsolemnwarnings]

It’s the same plot as book one, which is funny with how the first book ended. But not like funny haha, like funny weird.

[Candie Fender · Rating 3 out of 5]

Second book redeems the first.