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Blind Pass
Being the life of the party had always been easy for Emerson Greene until one fatal night five years ago that sent him into a spiral of self-destruction. A night that cost him, not only his best friend, but also the only woman he's ever loved. As a result, the bad boy of the NHL is trying to outskate the ghosts of his past and the regrets that haunt his every turn.
Searching for redemption by clinging to his sobriety and fighting for his spot on the Fury, he never expected that same, brown-eyed girl to walk back into his life with secrets of her own. Sofia Morgan, the woman he can’t risk losing a second time.
Outrunning her tragic past to attain the goals and dreams ahead of her, Sofia is too busy navigating the hand life dealt her, to deal with the sudden return of Emerson and the mixed emotions he invokes in her. But unlike life’s storms, Emerson is not a temporary setback but a permanent crash-course in trouble.
Is Sofia’s return life’s way of giving him a second chance at his happily ever after? Or is their past baggage too much to carry into their future?
Blind Pass is a standalone novel in the Fury series and deals with sensitive subjects some may find triggering.
Searching for redemption by clinging to his sobriety and fighting for his spot on the Fury, he never expected that same, brown-eyed girl to walk back into his life with secrets of her own. Sofia Morgan, the woman he can’t risk losing a second time.
Outrunning her tragic past to attain the goals and dreams ahead of her, Sofia is too busy navigating the hand life dealt her, to deal with the sudden return of Emerson and the mixed emotions he invokes in her. But unlike life’s storms, Emerson is not a temporary setback but a permanent crash-course in trouble.
Is Sofia’s return life’s way of giving him a second chance at his happily ever after? Or is their past baggage too much to carry into their future?
Blind Pass is a standalone novel in the Fury series and deals with sensitive subjects some may find triggering.
282 pages, Kindle Edition
First published February 25, 2021
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Monty Jay
15 books4,148 followersMonty Jay is a dark romance author with titles published in multiple countries. Their books are for hopeless romantics with wicked hearts looking for their next morally grey hero. They call the Appalachian mountains home, along with their two furry friends, Poe and Maeve. When they aren’t writing you can find them reading anything Stephen King, in a tattoo chair or binging a new true crime documentary.
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August 30, 2024
Emerson 😭😭
I’ve wanted his story from the beginning and man was this emotional. To read about Emerson’s struggles as a recovering drug addict absolutely broke me. Emerson losing his best friend and having to live with the guilt of his death was honestly so heartbreaking to read about.
This story was so good! I absolutely loved Emerson and Z’s connection. The only thing I needed was MORE!
I feel like Emerson and Sofia were together so quickly and that was it - so I definitely wanted a bit more but I still really loved his story!
“You’re worth the wait.”
“You never needed to be an Ian. You always only had to be Emerson.”
-sports romance
-hockey player / coach
-recovering drug addict
-best friends girlfriend (he passed away)
-grief
-forbidden
I’ve wanted his story from the beginning and man was this emotional. To read about Emerson’s struggles as a recovering drug addict absolutely broke me. Emerson losing his best friend and having to live with the guilt of his death was honestly so heartbreaking to read about.
This story was so good! I absolutely loved Emerson and Z’s connection. The only thing I needed was MORE!
I feel like Emerson and Sofia were together so quickly and that was it - so I definitely wanted a bit more but I still really loved his story!
“You’re worth the wait.”
“You never needed to be an Ian. You always only had to be Emerson.”
-sports romance
-hockey player / coach
-recovering drug addict
-best friends girlfriend (he passed away)
-grief
-forbidden
February 25, 2021
Blind Pass is an emotional, angst, sweet read that made me cry a lot. I swear in the end they were tears of joy.
Emerson Greene, is a hockey player who made some bad choices in his life that cost him too much. He is addicted to the high of booze, women and drugs in order to mute his conscience. After yet another bad decision that put to risk his twin sister he decided to change for her and his friends. Now after a year without touching alcohol and drugs, he is still looking for his place in the world but fate put on his path Sofia Morgan and her child, Ezekiel. Sofia and Emerson were friends at the college until his best friend, Sofia's boyfriend, died in a car accident but maybe this is the right time to reconnect.
The reality of these characters is not easy, often life tests people who react differently, and Emerson and Sofia have definitely lived and reacted in different ways to the grief. I was so happy to see Em growing in a beautiful man who succeed to forgive himself and to begin to live his life in the best way he can.
I loved to follow their journey, the way they reconnect, the slow pace is perfect to make the story more real.
Monty Jay wrote another great story that tugged at my heartstrings but it also gave me hope.
I loved to see the children in the epilogue and I hope to get their stories next because they are so funny and lovely.
Copy kindly provided by the Publisher/Author.
April 28, 2025
Of all the stories in this amazing series, Blind Pass was perhaps the most unexpected. After meeting Emerson in the prior books, watching his mistakes, his missteps, viscerally feeling his pain seeping out behind his arrogant, playboy mask, I knew that his was a character who has been spiraling towards self-destruction for a while. And that is what I expected this story to be on- a chaotic and angsty descent into rock bottom with a character that I both loved and feared- a character that I knew had harmed others with his brokenness, and I expected his book would be full of sharp edges that hurt me, too.
His story is emotional, it hurts, and it does not shy away from brokenness- which, come on, if you’ve read MJ by now you should expect it- she explores the nuances, all the painful beauty of emotional trauma. But despite all that, this story is not one of self-destruction- because Emerson has already hit that hard. Rather, this is a story of redemption, of the messy and complicated self growth and self-work that happens when you are already on the path to healing. This is a story about the hardest part of recovering and healing- self-forgiveness.
Our story picks up with an Emerson we do not know- a clean and sober Emerson. A man committed to righting his wrongs, making up for those he hurt, a man who is taking responsibility and control of his life. I most certainly was not expecting to find his story i this place, but when I recalibrated I realized just how brilliant it was. We’ve already hurt and seen Emerson’s catalytic moment through his sister’s eyes, we’ve watched him spiral for many books- and as painful as it was/is for us, Emerson was numb. Spiraling was easy for him- but healing, making amends, well that’s the painful stuff. And that is the story MJ gives him- only his hard path is further complicated by an unexpected reconnection from his past- the girls he’s always loved, the former girlfriend of his dead best friend. The man whose death Emerson feels responsible for- the death that catalyzed his addiction.
THIS Emerson is the man I’ve been waiting to meet. He’s a bleeding heart- open, honest, vulnerable. He’s real about his addiction, about his feelings and flaws. He’s responsible and generous. This Emerson is a fighter, he’s healing, but he’s not truly confronted with his own guilt in the same way he’s confronted his addiction. He still doesn’t see himself as anything other than the man who killed his friend- as the man who plays hockey. And so, like us, Emerson is getting to know this version of himself- trying to find his path forward, his purpose. And he finds himself in Sofia.
Sofia- oh what a beautiful heroine. Having gone through so much as such a formative age, she’s admirable wella adjusted and self-assured. She’s had her own purpose- but she’s not had the life she dreamed she’d have. I loved her emotional range- we get to experience the gambit of her feelings when it relates to her past, Emerson, and her current responsibilities. But she can’t deny their connection- hesitantly at first, then with such tender care and compassion, she lets him in. And what a sight it is when she does. Because Emerson in love, an Emerson who learns to love unconditionally and selflessly? ALL THE FEELS.
And that is where this story surprised me the most- this is perhaps MJ’s most straightforward romance, the least angsty, the sweetest. These two have been through so much, they understand each other so well, that when they do finally find each other, their connection is sweet and sincere. Still chock full of emotional complexity, but more harmonious. And truly they deserve it- they deserve happy after all they went through.
Redemption and forgiveness- and acceptance. That is their journey. They learn to live again by accepting one another. And Emerson finds more than redemption, he finds self-worth and self-forgiveness.
I am DEVASTATED this amazing series is done...for now at least, I’m hopeful we’ll get a 2nd gen series in the future. What an emotional, resonant, complex, and gripping debut series for MJ! Hands down one of my favorite series of all time. I can’t wait to see what she does next!
His story is emotional, it hurts, and it does not shy away from brokenness- which, come on, if you’ve read MJ by now you should expect it- she explores the nuances, all the painful beauty of emotional trauma. But despite all that, this story is not one of self-destruction- because Emerson has already hit that hard. Rather, this is a story of redemption, of the messy and complicated self growth and self-work that happens when you are already on the path to healing. This is a story about the hardest part of recovering and healing- self-forgiveness.
Our story picks up with an Emerson we do not know- a clean and sober Emerson. A man committed to righting his wrongs, making up for those he hurt, a man who is taking responsibility and control of his life. I most certainly was not expecting to find his story i this place, but when I recalibrated I realized just how brilliant it was. We’ve already hurt and seen Emerson’s catalytic moment through his sister’s eyes, we’ve watched him spiral for many books- and as painful as it was/is for us, Emerson was numb. Spiraling was easy for him- but healing, making amends, well that’s the painful stuff. And that is the story MJ gives him- only his hard path is further complicated by an unexpected reconnection from his past- the girls he’s always loved, the former girlfriend of his dead best friend. The man whose death Emerson feels responsible for- the death that catalyzed his addiction.
THIS Emerson is the man I’ve been waiting to meet. He’s a bleeding heart- open, honest, vulnerable. He’s real about his addiction, about his feelings and flaws. He’s responsible and generous. This Emerson is a fighter, he’s healing, but he’s not truly confronted with his own guilt in the same way he’s confronted his addiction. He still doesn’t see himself as anything other than the man who killed his friend- as the man who plays hockey. And so, like us, Emerson is getting to know this version of himself- trying to find his path forward, his purpose. And he finds himself in Sofia.
Sofia- oh what a beautiful heroine. Having gone through so much as such a formative age, she’s admirable wella adjusted and self-assured. She’s had her own purpose- but she’s not had the life she dreamed she’d have. I loved her emotional range- we get to experience the gambit of her feelings when it relates to her past, Emerson, and her current responsibilities. But she can’t deny their connection- hesitantly at first, then with such tender care and compassion, she lets him in. And what a sight it is when she does. Because Emerson in love, an Emerson who learns to love unconditionally and selflessly? ALL THE FEELS.
And that is where this story surprised me the most- this is perhaps MJ’s most straightforward romance, the least angsty, the sweetest. These two have been through so much, they understand each other so well, that when they do finally find each other, their connection is sweet and sincere. Still chock full of emotional complexity, but more harmonious. And truly they deserve it- they deserve happy after all they went through.
Redemption and forgiveness- and acceptance. That is their journey. They learn to live again by accepting one another. And Emerson finds more than redemption, he finds self-worth and self-forgiveness.
I am DEVASTATED this amazing series is done...for now at least, I’m hopeful we’ll get a 2nd gen series in the future. What an emotional, resonant, complex, and gripping debut series for MJ! Hands down one of my favorite series of all time. I can’t wait to see what she does next!
March 1, 2021
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When Sofia first met the storm that is Emerson Greene, she was lightly amused at his pickup line, but not at all attracted to the bad boy. Why? For one, she was dating, and in love with, Emerson's best friend, Ian. For another, bad boys with addictions were not at all her type. Years later after that day in college, and she's been living her life without her love, all because of that bad boy. But she'll have to be around him now, thanks to a quirk of fate. She won't be letting him into her bed, or her heart, though, because that heart is closed to business, has been since that night. No matter how much she finds that Emerson really has changed, no matter how much he deserves forgiveness, she cannot give him the power to hurt her.
Blind Pass is a gut check. It got me right in the heart and didn't leave, even after I was through reading. Emerson, that man...so damn swoon worthy the way he fought for redemption and forgiveness, fought his demons and addictions,
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February 18, 2021
"Lovely, you're my Paris," he interrupts, looking at me calmly. Like what he's about to say is easier than saying I love you.
"What?"
"You're my Paris. That's how I can say that. My dream, my everything."
This book is hands down my favorite in the series -- yes, I said it!! Emerson, the man who I've wanted to strangle on numerous occasions during the other books made me love him so, so fucking much here. He unequivocally has my heart and he's not asking for it back. I felt all his highs, all his lows, I cried tears with him, I felt his complete and utter devotion for the woman he's always wanted, and cheered on his undeniable growth. To put it simply, Emerson is everything we should all strive to be.
If you've read the previous books in the series then you know some of Em's backstory already: he's a cocaine addict who has always been in love with his best friends girl.. and blames himself for his death. That mountain of guilt pushed Em over the edge and made him want to kill himself slowly for all the damage he inadvertently caused. But now he's clean and sober, and fate brings him full circle so he can truly not only amend his guilt, but to soar higher than be ever thought possible.
"Sofia Morgan was sobriety. Hard to reach. Even harder to hold onto. But when you had her? There was nothing else you could ever want. Nothing could ever be that bad because you had her. Everything was beautiful after darkness. She was able to give you a feeling no drug could ever defeat. And I craved her. More than I ever craved cocaine."
I loved how freaking honest he was about his addiction, and although he is finally sober, he would *always* be an addict. You see him almost at his breaking point and missing the drug that made him feel on top of the world while knowing it was destroying everything about him, but he never falters. He finally feels he has purpose outside of the lies those white lines gave him, and he's not destroying it for a fleeting high. I just can't put into words eloquently enough to show how much I love him.
As for Sofia, oh my gosh that woman was perfect. She experienced such loss at such a young age, all the while coming to grips with her new reality. She knows logically that Em isn't to blame for what happened, but logic and grief never go hand in hand with one another.. And even all these years later she still can't seem to reconcile the broken frat boy with the addiction problem she once knew to the man who sets her soul on fire. As they slowly get to know each other once again, Sofia is overwhelmed in the best of ways of the changes Em has made, and realizes once and for all just how perfect he is for her. And cue all the tears!!
There is SO much more that happens in this book, but I'm being purposely vauge since this book needs to be experienced fully on your own. You need to feel all the pain and devastation in order to truly immerse yourselves in all the love and happiness. I have cried over every book MJ has written, but I cried the hardest over Emerson. My gosh this book is just beautiful.
And that extended epilogue?! Oh gosh, can I'm just so overjoyed!! That glimpse into the future is absolutely P E R F E C T. I'm going to need the Fury's second generation spin off ASAP!! (Pretty please MJ!!!!!!)
I can't recommend this book, this series, enough. Monty is so incredibly talented and I cannot wait to see where she takes us with her other releases!!
**I received an ARC of this book and these are my honest opinions!**
"What?"
"You're my Paris. That's how I can say that. My dream, my everything."
This book is hands down my favorite in the series -- yes, I said it!! Emerson, the man who I've wanted to strangle on numerous occasions during the other books made me love him so, so fucking much here. He unequivocally has my heart and he's not asking for it back. I felt all his highs, all his lows, I cried tears with him, I felt his complete and utter devotion for the woman he's always wanted, and cheered on his undeniable growth. To put it simply, Emerson is everything we should all strive to be.
If you've read the previous books in the series then you know some of Em's backstory already: he's a cocaine addict who has always been in love with his best friends girl.. and blames himself for his death. That mountain of guilt pushed Em over the edge and made him want to kill himself slowly for all the damage he inadvertently caused. But now he's clean and sober, and fate brings him full circle so he can truly not only amend his guilt, but to soar higher than be ever thought possible.
"Sofia Morgan was sobriety. Hard to reach. Even harder to hold onto. But when you had her? There was nothing else you could ever want. Nothing could ever be that bad because you had her. Everything was beautiful after darkness. She was able to give you a feeling no drug could ever defeat. And I craved her. More than I ever craved cocaine."
I loved how freaking honest he was about his addiction, and although he is finally sober, he would *always* be an addict. You see him almost at his breaking point and missing the drug that made him feel on top of the world while knowing it was destroying everything about him, but he never falters. He finally feels he has purpose outside of the lies those white lines gave him, and he's not destroying it for a fleeting high. I just can't put into words eloquently enough to show how much I love him.
As for Sofia, oh my gosh that woman was perfect. She experienced such loss at such a young age, all the while coming to grips with her new reality. She knows logically that Em isn't to blame for what happened, but logic and grief never go hand in hand with one another.. And even all these years later she still can't seem to reconcile the broken frat boy with the addiction problem she once knew to the man who sets her soul on fire. As they slowly get to know each other once again, Sofia is overwhelmed in the best of ways of the changes Em has made, and realizes once and for all just how perfect he is for her. And cue all the tears!!
There is SO much more that happens in this book, but I'm being purposely vauge since this book needs to be experienced fully on your own. You need to feel all the pain and devastation in order to truly immerse yourselves in all the love and happiness. I have cried over every book MJ has written, but I cried the hardest over Emerson. My gosh this book is just beautiful.
And that extended epilogue?! Oh gosh, can I'm just so overjoyed!! That glimpse into the future is absolutely P E R F E C T. I'm going to need the Fury's second generation spin off ASAP!! (Pretty please MJ!!!!!!)
I can't recommend this book, this series, enough. Monty is so incredibly talented and I cannot wait to see where she takes us with her other releases!!
**I received an ARC of this book and these are my honest opinions!**
February 25, 2021
4.5 stars
This is such a gorgeous read – a story of redemption for an NHL bad boy as he gets the second chance he never expected with the woman he’s always loved, now a single mother looking for her own second chance.
This is the fourth book of the Fury series, but it could be read as a standalone. We saw a bit of Emerson in the last book of the series, he is Charlotte’s twin brother, and a troubled soul, but there is a great introduction given to his story and him as a character, so you could start with this one. Just beware that the characters from the previous books all feature in this one.
Emerson Greene was the party boy in college. He craved attention and got hooked on drugs, and his life went into a downward spiral which hit rock bottom when his best friend was killed in a car accident, and he lost the girl that he loved. He’s been pretty much out of control ever since, but after years of battling his demons, he is sober and fighting to get his life back on track. He has good friends and teammates around him, and he is working hard to hold onto his place in the Chicago Fury. But everything is still a struggle.
Sofia Morgan has endured her own heartache, but she is a strong and confident woman and she has pulled herself together and created a good life for her and her young son. She and Emerson were friends in college, but she was always wary of him and his wild behaviour. And when she saw his life spiral, she had to cut ties.
When Emerson and Sofia see each other again in the present, they are both shaken. They didn’t expect it, but with one glace, Emerson knows that he can’t let her get away again.
It’s a fantastic set up, and as all of the little pieces slipped into place, I was fully on board for the story that was to come. Emerson and Sofia’s past is messy, but they have a strong connection, and he is determined to prove that he has changed. It’s absolutely gorgeous to see him with his heart on his sleeve, fighting to have the place in Sofia and her son’s life that he’s always wanted.
It’s a beautifully unfolding story, and in the middle of the romantic back-and-forth is the relationship that Emerson develops with little Ezekiel. It’s freaking adorable, and I loved seeing the two spend time together as Z hero worships Emerson, and the big, broody hockey player cares so much for the little boy, bringing him out of his shell and making him smile. It’s impossible to resist, and Sofia finds herself falling for the new and improved Emerson.
And then there is the love story… *dreamy sigh*. Emerson is determined, yet gentle and patient, but he doesn’t hold anything back from Sofia. There are emotional scenes between them, sweet and tender moments, and a whole lot of sexual tension, and it feels a bit like a slow burn as Sofia slowly lets Emerson in.
I was so happy when they finally got their shot, and the passion between them is explosive! But the past still has its hold on them, and they have challenges to overcome. There is some drama, but it works as a turning point for them to realise what they want and build the courage to fight for it, and of course there’s a beautifully happy ending
With the four main men of the series now having had their stories told, I suspect the series will move to the next generation. This book has an epilogue which gives us a glimpse of the future, and I am freaking excited for what may be to come!
Loved this one – 4.5 stars.
An Advanced Review Copy was generously provided by the author in exchange for an honest review.
This is such a gorgeous read – a story of redemption for an NHL bad boy as he gets the second chance he never expected with the woman he’s always loved, now a single mother looking for her own second chance.
This is the fourth book of the Fury series, but it could be read as a standalone. We saw a bit of Emerson in the last book of the series, he is Charlotte’s twin brother, and a troubled soul, but there is a great introduction given to his story and him as a character, so you could start with this one. Just beware that the characters from the previous books all feature in this one.
Emerson Greene was the party boy in college. He craved attention and got hooked on drugs, and his life went into a downward spiral which hit rock bottom when his best friend was killed in a car accident, and he lost the girl that he loved. He’s been pretty much out of control ever since, but after years of battling his demons, he is sober and fighting to get his life back on track. He has good friends and teammates around him, and he is working hard to hold onto his place in the Chicago Fury. But everything is still a struggle.
I have absolutely no fucking clue who I am.
I’m just a guy, who likes hockey. I don’t have any hobbies, no traits, nothing spectacular about me. I’m just a guy who as my rehab therapist told me, is desperately trying to figure out what I can give to the ones around me.
Sofia Morgan has endured her own heartache, but she is a strong and confident woman and she has pulled herself together and created a good life for her and her young son. She and Emerson were friends in college, but she was always wary of him and his wild behaviour. And when she saw his life spiral, she had to cut ties.
When Emerson and Sofia see each other again in the present, they are both shaken. They didn’t expect it, but with one glace, Emerson knows that he can’t let her get away again.
What do you do when you look at the only girl you’ve ever loved and know you’re not enough for her?
You hope she sees the good that’s still left.
It’s a fantastic set up, and as all of the little pieces slipped into place, I was fully on board for the story that was to come. Emerson and Sofia’s past is messy, but they have a strong connection, and he is determined to prove that he has changed. It’s absolutely gorgeous to see him with his heart on his sleeve, fighting to have the place in Sofia and her son’s life that he’s always wanted.
I didn’t just want to collide with Sofia. I didn’t want her to become collateral damage that we’d have to crawl out of bent and broken.
I wanted to learn to love her in the way she deserved. The soft kind of love she couldn’t live without.
I was going to fall in love with her all over again, the right way, and hopefully, if I do it right, she’ll fall just as hard.
It’s a beautifully unfolding story, and in the middle of the romantic back-and-forth is the relationship that Emerson develops with little Ezekiel. It’s freaking adorable, and I loved seeing the two spend time together as Z hero worships Emerson, and the big, broody hockey player cares so much for the little boy, bringing him out of his shell and making him smile. It’s impossible to resist, and Sofia finds herself falling for the new and improved Emerson.
I didn’t notice how Emerson had slowly crept into the spaces of my heart and started making a home there.
And then there is the love story… *dreamy sigh*. Emerson is determined, yet gentle and patient, but he doesn’t hold anything back from Sofia. There are emotional scenes between them, sweet and tender moments, and a whole lot of sexual tension, and it feels a bit like a slow burn as Sofia slowly lets Emerson in.
“I know what I want. I know I’m in love with you, and I know you’re not ready to say that back to me yet, but it’s okay, because I’ll wait. I’ll wait until I’m inside your heart the way you’ve been dancing inside of mine.”
I was so happy when they finally got their shot, and the passion between them is explosive! But the past still has its hold on them, and they have challenges to overcome. There is some drama, but it works as a turning point for them to realise what they want and build the courage to fight for it, and of course there’s a beautifully happy ending
“I’m absolutely, irrevocably, desperately yours … I need you to keep loving me … Because I live for it.”
With the four main men of the series now having had their stories told, I suspect the series will move to the next generation. This book has an epilogue which gives us a glimpse of the future, and I am freaking excited for what may be to come!
Loved this one – 4.5 stars.
An Advanced Review Copy was generously provided by the author in exchange for an honest review.
February 20, 2021
Blind Pass is the fourth book in the Fury series by Monty Jay. I have been loving Monty’s debut series, her writing just keeps getting better and better. It’s fun, emotional, unique, and sexy! If you have been following the series then you have met Emerson, Charlie’s twin brother and Fury teammate.
Emerson has always been the life of the party. Always chasing that high with alcohol, drugs, women, hockey. He was having the time of his life even while killing himself daily. Then one night, it all came crashing down when he lost his best friend. He blamed himself along with everyone else. He lost his best friend that night. He also lost himself and the only girl he ever loved. The party didn’t stop. Until one year ago...
He was sober for one year when he saw her again. Sofia. He didn’t expect it and she didn’t either. It was a shock to their systems. Five years ago, Sofia didn’t see Em as anyone other than her boyfriend’s best friend. The one who needed to get his shit together. She wasn’t sure if he ever did. If he wanted to be in her life then he needed to prove to her that he wasn’t that boy she met at the frat house. What she didn’t know was he fell for her that night. And now he wasn’t going to walk away. She wasn’t sure she wanted him to. She saw him. The real him. But, is that enough?
Omg! I loved this book so much. Emerson is stronger than he believes. He is worth more than he believes. He is so sweet. So loving. So caring. He got sober and needs to stay sober for his future. For himself. Sofia is a badass. She is beautiful inside and out and full of passion. Together, they bring the best out in each other without wanting the other to change. You can feel their connection. I just loved them. They made me laugh, cry, and get hot and bothered. I can’t wait for the next book especially after the extended epilogue.
Quotes:
"You're beautiful, Sofia. Always have been. I'm not going to stand here and say I'm not attracted to you, that would make me a liar."
"Don't make me regret this, or I will bring out the chancla," I warn.
Sofia Morgan was sobriety.
Hard to reach. Even harder to hold onto. But when you had her? There was nothing else you could ever want.
Emerson has always been the life of the party. Always chasing that high with alcohol, drugs, women, hockey. He was having the time of his life even while killing himself daily. Then one night, it all came crashing down when he lost his best friend. He blamed himself along with everyone else. He lost his best friend that night. He also lost himself and the only girl he ever loved. The party didn’t stop. Until one year ago...
He was sober for one year when he saw her again. Sofia. He didn’t expect it and she didn’t either. It was a shock to their systems. Five years ago, Sofia didn’t see Em as anyone other than her boyfriend’s best friend. The one who needed to get his shit together. She wasn’t sure if he ever did. If he wanted to be in her life then he needed to prove to her that he wasn’t that boy she met at the frat house. What she didn’t know was he fell for her that night. And now he wasn’t going to walk away. She wasn’t sure she wanted him to. She saw him. The real him. But, is that enough?
Omg! I loved this book so much. Emerson is stronger than he believes. He is worth more than he believes. He is so sweet. So loving. So caring. He got sober and needs to stay sober for his future. For himself. Sofia is a badass. She is beautiful inside and out and full of passion. Together, they bring the best out in each other without wanting the other to change. You can feel their connection. I just loved them. They made me laugh, cry, and get hot and bothered. I can’t wait for the next book especially after the extended epilogue.
Quotes:
"You're beautiful, Sofia. Always have been. I'm not going to stand here and say I'm not attracted to you, that would make me a liar."
"Don't make me regret this, or I will bring out the chancla," I warn.
Sofia Morgan was sobriety.
Hard to reach. Even harder to hold onto. But when you had her? There was nothing else you could ever want.
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February 25, 2021
I knew going into Emerson’s story that it would be an emotional one but this wrecked me! This story was emotional, heartbreaking, full of pain, but also full of love, redemption and second chances.
Emerson is the bad boy of the NHL, he lost his best friend, the girl he loved, and almost lost his sister all due to his addiction and now he is working on recovering, working on being a better person. Getting a second chance with the last person he ever expected helped give him even more motivation to stay sober. Sofia was friends with Em and dating his best friend, Ian. She lost them both that day of the accident, but she still had a little piece of Ian in her son. She is strong, she is hardworking and she is a great mom to her son. She is hurt by Emerson and what happened in the past, but knows that he could be good for her son.
I loved the chemistry between Emerson and Sofia. I loved their relationship and their friendship. I loved seeing Emerson with Z. There were so many sweet moments and I loved that he was there for the both of them. Emerson is open and real when it comes to his addiction and how it affected him, his friends, his family and how he still continues to struggle with it. Monty Jay didn’t make addiction look good, she was real and honest about it and that is something I love about her stories.
From start to finish this story was beautiful and emotional. The extended epilogue was pure perfection, especially if you’ve read the entire series and a great set up to what I hope is a sign of something to come in the future because I am here for it!
If you are looking for an emotional, real, beautiful second chance romance with hockey mixed in this is one to read.
Emerson is the bad boy of the NHL, he lost his best friend, the girl he loved, and almost lost his sister all due to his addiction and now he is working on recovering, working on being a better person. Getting a second chance with the last person he ever expected helped give him even more motivation to stay sober. Sofia was friends with Em and dating his best friend, Ian. She lost them both that day of the accident, but she still had a little piece of Ian in her son. She is strong, she is hardworking and she is a great mom to her son. She is hurt by Emerson and what happened in the past, but knows that he could be good for her son.
I loved the chemistry between Emerson and Sofia. I loved their relationship and their friendship. I loved seeing Emerson with Z. There were so many sweet moments and I loved that he was there for the both of them. Emerson is open and real when it comes to his addiction and how it affected him, his friends, his family and how he still continues to struggle with it. Monty Jay didn’t make addiction look good, she was real and honest about it and that is something I love about her stories.
From start to finish this story was beautiful and emotional. The extended epilogue was pure perfection, especially if you’ve read the entire series and a great set up to what I hope is a sign of something to come in the future because I am here for it!
If you are looking for an emotional, real, beautiful second chance romance with hockey mixed in this is one to read.
February 28, 2021
Oh Monty you have once again given me an emotional ride with characters that I can't help but find myself wrapped up in.
I love each one of these stories in the Fury series and it comes as no surprise that Emerson's journey was going to tear my heart out but in true Monty fashion she found a way to piece it back together with her words and her characters world.
Emerson is the bad boy of the NHL and his addiction has cost him so much in his young life and has given him so much loss at such a young age. To have lost your best friend, your chance at true love and to have come so close to loosing his twin sister, let us just say that he knows and dwells in the heartache. It is now several years later and he is clean, playing hockey and coaching a camp for kids. He may just be ready to heal all those old wounds .
Sophia is a light in the darkness but she too is living with loss. When her love was killed in a car accident not only did she loose him but it placed a wedge between her and his best friend Em. They were both in car that night but only one would survive. She may have the beautiful memories of him and also she happened to be pregnant with his son and he never knew. Now this independent, sassy, single mom is still proving herself and living each day with the beautiful little boy they created.
When Emerson finds a connection with one of the boys in his hockey camp and takes him under his wing it soon becomes apparent that those eyes really do resemble someone, his best friend that he lost.
Prepare yourself this is going to be a emotional journey for all of them and when the past comes back to haunt them can they love, forgive and move to the future!
I absolutely loved their story!
~~Michele McMullen ~~
I love each one of these stories in the Fury series and it comes as no surprise that Emerson's journey was going to tear my heart out but in true Monty fashion she found a way to piece it back together with her words and her characters world.
Emerson is the bad boy of the NHL and his addiction has cost him so much in his young life and has given him so much loss at such a young age. To have lost your best friend, your chance at true love and to have come so close to loosing his twin sister, let us just say that he knows and dwells in the heartache. It is now several years later and he is clean, playing hockey and coaching a camp for kids. He may just be ready to heal all those old wounds .
Sophia is a light in the darkness but she too is living with loss. When her love was killed in a car accident not only did she loose him but it placed a wedge between her and his best friend Em. They were both in car that night but only one would survive. She may have the beautiful memories of him and also she happened to be pregnant with his son and he never knew. Now this independent, sassy, single mom is still proving herself and living each day with the beautiful little boy they created.
When Emerson finds a connection with one of the boys in his hockey camp and takes him under his wing it soon becomes apparent that those eyes really do resemble someone, his best friend that he lost.
Prepare yourself this is going to be a emotional journey for all of them and when the past comes back to haunt them can they love, forgive and move to the future!
I absolutely loved their story!
~~Michele McMullen ~~
February 24, 2021
Speechless.....
I feel like that one word completely describes the way I feel after going on this journey with Emerson & Sofia. This book is an absolute masterpiece. It's one of those that you wish you could go back and read over again for the first time.
It was heart-wrenching. It was soul-crushing. It was beautiful. It was perfect.
That's really all I can say. I'm truly at a loss for words after this one.
Monty Jay is truly a gem. If you haven't read this entire series and let her rip your heart into pieces over & over again before putting it back together then what are you even doing? ;) I am so incredibly overjoyed to of found her books last year. I can not wait for whatever comes next from her beautiful brain. I need all of her words.
I feel like that one word completely describes the way I feel after going on this journey with Emerson & Sofia. This book is an absolute masterpiece. It's one of those that you wish you could go back and read over again for the first time.
It was heart-wrenching. It was soul-crushing. It was beautiful. It was perfect.
That's really all I can say. I'm truly at a loss for words after this one.
Monty Jay is truly a gem. If you haven't read this entire series and let her rip your heart into pieces over & over again before putting it back together then what are you even doing? ;) I am so incredibly overjoyed to of found her books last year. I can not wait for whatever comes next from her beautiful brain. I need all of her words.
July 30, 2024
Lots of typos but I did like this A LOT more than book 3. I really loved Emerson. 🥹
Series ranking:
1) Ice Hearts
2) Love & Hockey
3) Blind Pass
4) Shattered Ice
Series ranking:
1) Ice Hearts
2) Love & Hockey
3) Blind Pass
4) Shattered Ice
February 21, 2021
Blind Pass is book 4 in the Fury Series, I’m loving Monty Jay’s debut series and just when I think I have read the best she realises another fantastic read with even stronger writing and stronger plots and characters. This book is Emerson Greene and Sofia Morgan’s story and it’s an emotional, captivating read. Blind Pass is my favourite so far in this entertaining hockey romance series.
Emerson has always been the life and soul of the party, always the guy everyone wants to be around until his addiction took over and then one night he became the bad boy no one wants around because that night his world came crashing down and he not only lost his best friend, he also lost the only girl he has ever loved ......
A few years later Emerson comes face to face with the woman who haunts his dreams only now he is sober and has been for the last year but for his sobriety to move forward he needs to try and make peace with Sophia but will she even give him the time of day.......
I guess you need to read this emotional, entertaining read to see if this couple can move past the past.
I loved everything about this book, it touched me on so many levels and I really didn’t want it to end. Emerson is a bad boy come good, he is swoon worthy, sweet , caring and desperate to make amends.
Sophia is a strong, independent single mum who is a beautiful soul, I loved these two as individuals but together they become so much stronger, so much more, they made me smile, they made me giggle, they made me swoon and they made me cry but I was so glad I joined their emotional journey.
I can���t wait for the next book in this wonderful series if stand-alone’s abd I highly recommend this gem of a read.
Emerson has always been the life and soul of the party, always the guy everyone wants to be around until his addiction took over and then one night he became the bad boy no one wants around because that night his world came crashing down and he not only lost his best friend, he also lost the only girl he has ever loved ......
A few years later Emerson comes face to face with the woman who haunts his dreams only now he is sober and has been for the last year but for his sobriety to move forward he needs to try and make peace with Sophia but will she even give him the time of day.......
I guess you need to read this emotional, entertaining read to see if this couple can move past the past.
I loved everything about this book, it touched me on so many levels and I really didn’t want it to end. Emerson is a bad boy come good, he is swoon worthy, sweet , caring and desperate to make amends.
Sophia is a strong, independent single mum who is a beautiful soul, I loved these two as individuals but together they become so much stronger, so much more, they made me smile, they made me giggle, they made me swoon and they made me cry but I was so glad I joined their emotional journey.
I can���t wait for the next book in this wonderful series if stand-alone’s abd I highly recommend this gem of a read.
February 26, 2021
This is an ARC review. All opinions are solely my own.
Blind Pass by Monty Jay is the fouth book of the Fury series. This is a hockey, second chance romance. This could be read as a stand alone but I do not recommend that.
I have been waiting for Emerson's story. I knew it would be angsty and redeeming. I did not see the redemption coming in the form of Sofia but is was amazing. I love these two together. Emerson's history explains so much about the glimpses we received in the other books.
This is a fun and sexy series that has all the feelings. I really liked that the epilogues in this book wrapped up the stories from the other books in this series.
Monty Jay has quickly become a favorite author. I'm hoping for a book about Z and Trips. Pretty please??
Blind Pass by Monty Jay is the fouth book of the Fury series. This is a hockey, second chance romance. This could be read as a stand alone but I do not recommend that.
I have been waiting for Emerson's story. I knew it would be angsty and redeeming. I did not see the redemption coming in the form of Sofia but is was amazing. I love these two together. Emerson's history explains so much about the glimpses we received in the other books.
This is a fun and sexy series that has all the feelings. I really liked that the epilogues in this book wrapped up the stories from the other books in this series.
Monty Jay has quickly become a favorite author. I'm hoping for a book about Z and Trips. Pretty please??
February 28, 2021
This series just keeps getting better and better! For me, this is the best story of the series just yet. Emerson and Sofia's second chance is so emotional, and heartbreaking. Getting into the story, I knew Emerson's going to wreck me and he did. I absolutely loved them and their story.
May 29, 2024
loving!!
-single mom
-second chance
-enemies to lovers
I’m sad the Fury had gone to an end, I need more! Emerson’s story was so beautiful & unexpected. But worked together in a way that just moved you!
-single mom
-second chance
-enemies to lovers
I’m sad the Fury had gone to an end, I need more! Emerson’s story was so beautiful & unexpected. But worked together in a way that just moved you!
February 22, 2021
From her debut novel Love & Hockey to the her now 4th book in the Fury Monty Jay continuously outdoes herself but Blind Pass has completely and utterly left me speechless.
If you’ve read the previous books then I’m sure like me you have been intrigued by Emerson Greene the bad boy with a heavy heart and pain in his eyes. I’m not sure what I had imagined Emerson being like going by what had been said about him in previous books but the Emerson that played out in the pages of Blind Pass captured my heart and a piece of my soul. The pain and guilt that this man carried was like an albatross on his heart, his mind, and his soul yet this man found a reason to work at becoming the best version of himself and a year later a blast from his past breathed life back into him and he actually began living.
Sofia is fire, strength, fierce in everything she does or sets her mind to achieve but all of those things are in spades when it comes to the love she has for her child so when she comes face to face with a blast from her past that she wasn’t expecting she is adamant that she won’t allow him to bring his brand of hurt into their lives.
Sofia soon realizes that the Emerson in front of her is nothing like the Emerson from college. They have an immediate spark that starts to gain intensity with every interaction they share until the build up of intensity engulfs them both and some explosive steamy moments.
They didn’t pretend as though they didn’t have a past or a list of things working against them they started with anger but they both grew as individuals and as a couple to make. It was highly emotional at times and I had to stop reading to wipe the tears from my eyes. Their emotions were devastatingly raw at times that felt like a punch to the chest.
Blind Pass is a riveting emotional journey with hurt, regret, immeasurable grief, but also healing, working on being the best version of yourself, witty banter that lightens the heavy emotions, and finding that once in a lifetime love with the person who brings you peace and completes your soul.
This book deals with heavy topics that I feel the author did a wonderful job of portraying the very harsh and devastating facts of such things. She did it in a way that lays out the hard facts with compassion and understanding as to not make something that is incredibly heavy into a “watered down version” of the real devastation addiction brings to addicts and their family.
If you’ve read the previous books then I’m sure like me you have been intrigued by Emerson Greene the bad boy with a heavy heart and pain in his eyes. I’m not sure what I had imagined Emerson being like going by what had been said about him in previous books but the Emerson that played out in the pages of Blind Pass captured my heart and a piece of my soul. The pain and guilt that this man carried was like an albatross on his heart, his mind, and his soul yet this man found a reason to work at becoming the best version of himself and a year later a blast from his past breathed life back into him and he actually began living.
Sofia is fire, strength, fierce in everything she does or sets her mind to achieve but all of those things are in spades when it comes to the love she has for her child so when she comes face to face with a blast from her past that she wasn’t expecting she is adamant that she won’t allow him to bring his brand of hurt into their lives.
Sofia soon realizes that the Emerson in front of her is nothing like the Emerson from college. They have an immediate spark that starts to gain intensity with every interaction they share until the build up of intensity engulfs them both and some explosive steamy moments.
They didn’t pretend as though they didn’t have a past or a list of things working against them they started with anger but they both grew as individuals and as a couple to make. It was highly emotional at times and I had to stop reading to wipe the tears from my eyes. Their emotions were devastatingly raw at times that felt like a punch to the chest.
Blind Pass is a riveting emotional journey with hurt, regret, immeasurable grief, but also healing, working on being the best version of yourself, witty banter that lightens the heavy emotions, and finding that once in a lifetime love with the person who brings you peace and completes your soul.
This book deals with heavy topics that I feel the author did a wonderful job of portraying the very harsh and devastating facts of such things. She did it in a way that lays out the hard facts with compassion and understanding as to not make something that is incredibly heavy into a “watered down version” of the real devastation addiction brings to addicts and their family.
February 25, 2021
I received this free eARC novel from the author and Wildfire Marketing Solutions. This is my honest review.
This was a fantastic book. I can't get over how deep these novels are and how it is so much more than a sports romance. These characters go through so much and seeing them thrive from their struggles is so great.
Sofia is strong and tough and awesome. I love how she's done so much to take care of Z and how she doesn't complain about it. And Emerson has so much history, it's hard to stomach. I'm so glad he is in a better place and makes a conscious effort to stay there.
I missed out on book 1, but I know eventually I will go back and read that story, but I do know that I will definitely be on the look out for more books by Monty Jay!
This was a fantastic book. I can't get over how deep these novels are and how it is so much more than a sports romance. These characters go through so much and seeing them thrive from their struggles is so great.
Sofia is strong and tough and awesome. I love how she's done so much to take care of Z and how she doesn't complain about it. And Emerson has so much history, it's hard to stomach. I'm so glad he is in a better place and makes a conscious effort to stay there.
I missed out on book 1, but I know eventually I will go back and read that story, but I do know that I will definitely be on the look out for more books by Monty Jay!
February 25, 2021
Emerson and Sophie’s book shredded me!
How is it possible to become so invested in the characters that an author has created, that her words have the ability to shred your heart as your read their story?
This is exactly how I felt when I read Emerson’s book. We saw him come in as a charming and lovable rookie in Ice Hearts, Book 2, but he’d definitely lost his shine in book 3, Shattered Ice. As Charlotte’s twin, he’d hit rock bottom.
While Em’s backstory isn’t harrowing in anyway as the main characters in previous book have been, and his situation was brought about through impetuousness, poor choices and poor self-control, I have to say that Emerson is probably my favourite character to date. I’ve come to realise that I love an author’s gift of bringing about redemption to a character so far sunk into a quagmire of self-destruction, or even the worst of misconceptions, that until we see everything from their point of view, in their story, our perspective changes. The author’s character brings about change and will find that redemption and love. Emerson Green is that character, Monty Jay is that author, and Blind Pass is for me, that book.
Five years ago while still in College, Sophia met him and at first dismissed him, seeing beneath his coke and alcohol fuelled party-boy facade, and made him query his mere existence. That was when he said he might have become a better version of himself for her, but in hearing the term “La Douleur Exquise’, a French term that means the exquisite pain of wanting someone who doesn’t want you”, I could feel the moment he realised that she belonged to someone else, his best friend since childhood. They became friends, and he was still the party animal third wheel until one night, Emerson Greene lost his best friend, lost the girl, but worst and most heart breaking of all - he never remembered losing himself.
Sofia was such a strongly written character and I loved everything about her from her strength as well as her insecurities as a mother through to her obvious love for her son and her Abuelita. She was real and beautiful. Best of all, after dealing with her anger, she never compared Emerson to the father of her son, or made him feel guilty.
I also have to make a special mention about Sofia’s Abuelita, her 73-year-old grandmother who called her a prude. Lita had so much common sense and provided absolute comic relief. That woman is a legend and had her feet firmly in Emerson’s camp. I simply adored her.
Author Monty Jay shredded my heart with this book. I was completely gutted and in tears. The strength in her words had the ability to uplift me to unknown highs yet watching Emerson fall in love then lose everything simply left me feeling more bereft than I could ever explain as I mourned for his loss as he never allowed himself to. Even as others blamed him for theirs.
She has written a story of epic proportions and it was beautiful. Blind Pass is an amazing story of unrequited love, second chances at life and ultimately forgiveness, including the forgiveness of one’s own self, and I wish I could give it more than 5 stars. Ms Jay’s impassioned writing is that good. If you haven’t read any of the earlier Chicago Fury series yet, I’m telling you to get into them – NOW! 🧡
How is it possible to become so invested in the characters that an author has created, that her words have the ability to shred your heart as your read their story?
This is exactly how I felt when I read Emerson’s book. We saw him come in as a charming and lovable rookie in Ice Hearts, Book 2, but he’d definitely lost his shine in book 3, Shattered Ice. As Charlotte’s twin, he’d hit rock bottom.
While Em’s backstory isn’t harrowing in anyway as the main characters in previous book have been, and his situation was brought about through impetuousness, poor choices and poor self-control, I have to say that Emerson is probably my favourite character to date. I’ve come to realise that I love an author’s gift of bringing about redemption to a character so far sunk into a quagmire of self-destruction, or even the worst of misconceptions, that until we see everything from their point of view, in their story, our perspective changes. The author’s character brings about change and will find that redemption and love. Emerson Green is that character, Monty Jay is that author, and Blind Pass is for me, that book.
Five years ago while still in College, Sophia met him and at first dismissed him, seeing beneath his coke and alcohol fuelled party-boy facade, and made him query his mere existence. That was when he said he might have become a better version of himself for her, but in hearing the term “La Douleur Exquise’, a French term that means the exquisite pain of wanting someone who doesn’t want you”, I could feel the moment he realised that she belonged to someone else, his best friend since childhood. They became friends, and he was still the party animal third wheel until one night, Emerson Greene lost his best friend, lost the girl, but worst and most heart breaking of all - he never remembered losing himself.
Sofia was such a strongly written character and I loved everything about her from her strength as well as her insecurities as a mother through to her obvious love for her son and her Abuelita. She was real and beautiful. Best of all, after dealing with her anger, she never compared Emerson to the father of her son, or made him feel guilty.
I also have to make a special mention about Sofia’s Abuelita, her 73-year-old grandmother who called her a prude. Lita had so much common sense and provided absolute comic relief. That woman is a legend and had her feet firmly in Emerson’s camp. I simply adored her.
Author Monty Jay shredded my heart with this book. I was completely gutted and in tears. The strength in her words had the ability to uplift me to unknown highs yet watching Emerson fall in love then lose everything simply left me feeling more bereft than I could ever explain as I mourned for his loss as he never allowed himself to. Even as others blamed him for theirs.
She has written a story of epic proportions and it was beautiful. Blind Pass is an amazing story of unrequited love, second chances at life and ultimately forgiveness, including the forgiveness of one’s own self, and I wish I could give it more than 5 stars. Ms Jay’s impassioned writing is that good. If you haven’t read any of the earlier Chicago Fury series yet, I’m telling you to get into them – NOW! 🧡
March 20, 2021
I’ve been loving this series of hockey players! They all have their brokenness which is overcome with the help of the women they love. They are all close friends, who have given each other mutual support in times of need. The youngest and most broken one is Emerson, addicted to cocaine and booze, lost his best friend who was helping him when he was too drunk to drive, had a twin sister who suffered along with him through his travails. He lost a lot but he overcame his addictions and is on his way back to the person he should always have been.
When Emerson was in college, he was cocky, a complete narcissist, show off and heart of the party. His life was described all in excesses, lots of women, lots of booze, lots of drugs, all fun, fun, fun. Until one day, his best friend had to come pick him up from a bar and on the way home, they had an accident. His best friend Ian dies and all Emerson had were a couple of stitches. Guilt was a hard trip for Emerson, particularly when everyone, including Ian’s girlfriend, turned his back on him...
Emerson fell in love with Sofia at first sight, but she only had eyes for Ian. In a way, it was right. A girl with lots of personality and lots of possibilities had to be with Ian, who was so good and deserved everything. So Emerson accepted his fate of being third wheel in their life and looking at Sofia from afar.
Fast forward four years, Emerson is in the NFL, part of the Chicago Fury hockey team. He’s working hard at his comeback from a disastrous career, steeped in cocaine addiction, after a hard rehab, determined to turn his life around, in honor of Ian’s memory. As penance, he’s coaching a little boy’s hockey team during the off season, and as serendipity goes, one of his new pupils turns out to be Ian’s son, Ezequiel. As soon as Emerson met Z, he recognized his talent. Later on, when he meets Sofia and realized that Z is Ian’s son, he falls in love for the second time, this time with a little boy. There were times that Sofia suspected Emerson liked Z more than her! For Sofia, watching her quiet and withdrawn child thrive under the attention of the man who was his father’s best friend was bittersweet but welcome. What mother is not happy to see her child blossom and be happy?
Likewise, a love is being born between Sofia and Emerson, but Sofia is afraid. She suffered a lot, pregnant when she lost Ian, studying and working, raising her son mostly alone, although with the help of her parents and Ian’s parents. For a single mother who works, guilt is ever present, wondering if the time dedicated to her child is enough. Emerson came into their lives and gave that quality of time to make them happy but there are still clouds in their horizon.
I loved this story, loved Emerson and Sofia. Sofia’s heritage is Spanish and I loved all the phrases from my upbringing, like the “chanclas” being an weapon of mass destruction, “I am like a cucaracha, impossible to kill”, and all the loving phrases that Sofia’s grandmother showered on Emerson. I loved how giving Emerson was, working for the happiness of Z and Sofia, even if he has to go without. For a man who was deemed a screw up, he sure grew up to be a formidable person. Wonderful story!
When Emerson was in college, he was cocky, a complete narcissist, show off and heart of the party. His life was described all in excesses, lots of women, lots of booze, lots of drugs, all fun, fun, fun. Until one day, his best friend had to come pick him up from a bar and on the way home, they had an accident. His best friend Ian dies and all Emerson had were a couple of stitches. Guilt was a hard trip for Emerson, particularly when everyone, including Ian’s girlfriend, turned his back on him...
Emerson fell in love with Sofia at first sight, but she only had eyes for Ian. In a way, it was right. A girl with lots of personality and lots of possibilities had to be with Ian, who was so good and deserved everything. So Emerson accepted his fate of being third wheel in their life and looking at Sofia from afar.
Fast forward four years, Emerson is in the NFL, part of the Chicago Fury hockey team. He’s working hard at his comeback from a disastrous career, steeped in cocaine addiction, after a hard rehab, determined to turn his life around, in honor of Ian’s memory. As penance, he’s coaching a little boy’s hockey team during the off season, and as serendipity goes, one of his new pupils turns out to be Ian’s son, Ezequiel. As soon as Emerson met Z, he recognized his talent. Later on, when he meets Sofia and realized that Z is Ian’s son, he falls in love for the second time, this time with a little boy. There were times that Sofia suspected Emerson liked Z more than her! For Sofia, watching her quiet and withdrawn child thrive under the attention of the man who was his father’s best friend was bittersweet but welcome. What mother is not happy to see her child blossom and be happy?
Likewise, a love is being born between Sofia and Emerson, but Sofia is afraid. She suffered a lot, pregnant when she lost Ian, studying and working, raising her son mostly alone, although with the help of her parents and Ian’s parents. For a single mother who works, guilt is ever present, wondering if the time dedicated to her child is enough. Emerson came into their lives and gave that quality of time to make them happy but there are still clouds in their horizon.
I loved this story, loved Emerson and Sofia. Sofia’s heritage is Spanish and I loved all the phrases from my upbringing, like the “chanclas” being an weapon of mass destruction, “I am like a cucaracha, impossible to kill”, and all the loving phrases that Sofia’s grandmother showered on Emerson. I loved how giving Emerson was, working for the happiness of Z and Sofia, even if he has to go without. For a man who was deemed a screw up, he sure grew up to be a formidable person. Wonderful story!
November 6, 2025
4⭐️ this is definitely my favorite. I knew as soon as I realized the storyline that was being setup. Also unpopular opinion, I love kids in books. It always makes the book even more emotional for me which is strange considering I don’t even like children. Emerson and Sofia were my favorite fmc and mmc and my favorite couple from this series. I just felt the romantic connection so much more in this book and the first one. It might be my bias towards second chance books bc they get me everytime.
February 25, 2021
A beautiful redemption & love story!
I’ve been waiting for Emerson Greene and his story. He is a hockey player, a twin, a best friend and a drug addict. I shouldn’t have liked him so much from previous books but there was just something about him that gave him a special place in my heart and I wanted his redemption story. Blind Pass gave me everything I needed to read and more.
Emerson has had his world crash and burn. An addiction that quickly went out of control after his best friend died. Drugs are the only thing that mask his guilt and heartbreak at losing his best friend. But Emerson has finally hit rock bottom and his hockey career is at risk. He's now sober, working his sobriety steps and doing community service. He never thought he would run into Sofia and her son...she is the only perfect thing he has ever loved. Can he be in their lives or is he not strong enough to be there for them?
Emerson is everything. He’s strong and weak. He's a recovering addict and he has to live with the knowledge that he will always be a work in progress. Yet he is adamant in his commitment to Ezekiel and Sofia. He has loved Sofia from afar for so long and the chance to actually love her in reality is everything he ever wanted. Emerson grew so much in this book and I loved that he not only wanted to be better for Sofia but also for himself.
Sofia was a great character. A single mom who always put her son first until she realized that it wasn’t selfish to fight for her own happiness. I loved watching her let Emerson in and let herself love again. While scared at a second chance at love with a man not known for being reliable, Sofia put her heart out there and risked everything....but that risk could also give her everything she ever wanted if she let it.
This story will most likely make you tear up (ok, yes I cried!) because you can't read as second chance story like Emerson & Sofia have and not have it touch your heart. It is sad, it's beautiful, its tragic but in the end, it's a story that shows that everyone deserves a second chance. I absolutely love this series and this book in particular. I'm so glad Emerson ended up being the man I always knew he was.
I’ve been waiting for Emerson Greene and his story. He is a hockey player, a twin, a best friend and a drug addict. I shouldn’t have liked him so much from previous books but there was just something about him that gave him a special place in my heart and I wanted his redemption story. Blind Pass gave me everything I needed to read and more.
Emerson has had his world crash and burn. An addiction that quickly went out of control after his best friend died. Drugs are the only thing that mask his guilt and heartbreak at losing his best friend. But Emerson has finally hit rock bottom and his hockey career is at risk. He's now sober, working his sobriety steps and doing community service. He never thought he would run into Sofia and her son...she is the only perfect thing he has ever loved. Can he be in their lives or is he not strong enough to be there for them?
Emerson is everything. He’s strong and weak. He's a recovering addict and he has to live with the knowledge that he will always be a work in progress. Yet he is adamant in his commitment to Ezekiel and Sofia. He has loved Sofia from afar for so long and the chance to actually love her in reality is everything he ever wanted. Emerson grew so much in this book and I loved that he not only wanted to be better for Sofia but also for himself.
Sofia was a great character. A single mom who always put her son first until she realized that it wasn’t selfish to fight for her own happiness. I loved watching her let Emerson in and let herself love again. While scared at a second chance at love with a man not known for being reliable, Sofia put her heart out there and risked everything....but that risk could also give her everything she ever wanted if she let it.
This story will most likely make you tear up (ok, yes I cried!) because you can't read as second chance story like Emerson & Sofia have and not have it touch your heart. It is sad, it's beautiful, its tragic but in the end, it's a story that shows that everyone deserves a second chance. I absolutely love this series and this book in particular. I'm so glad Emerson ended up being the man I always knew he was.
February 25, 2021
I feel like the Janis Joplin song Piece of My Heart right now. Every I start reading one of her books, I should wail, oh come on and take another little piece of my heart..., and it is so very, very real. This author hit her stride in the past year with unbelievably moving stories about love and, well, hockey.
I have cried the praises of her previous books in other reviews so that I won't spill my review tears again for those beautiful stories. However, I do believe she saved the heart-shaped wrecking ball for last. Emerson "Frenchie" Greene has been around since Love and Hockey, that funny, goofy, party-hard manwhore. What we have witnessed since is his unraveling and dive into addiction. One of the saddest scenes I've ever read was in Shattered Ice with Emerson walking alone into rehab.
What we get (GRAB THE CRYING TOWEL!) in Blind Pass is truly Emerson's rebirth. It is a painful process, filled with working through the 12-steps of recovery; it includes rebuilding his physical self and his emotional one. Luckily he is surrounded by his hockey family, who we already know. Kai is his rock, though. Emerson learns to face his demons and let go of the burdens his guilt and addictions have made him carry for far too many years.
(DON'T PUT DOWN THE CRYING TOWEL) Interwoven into the fabric of Emerson's life is Sofia and her son Z. They become central to all Emerson is striving to get to, and it is a beautiful but heartwrenching journey. There are no words to describe how beautifully Monty Jay wrote this renewal, rebirth, and redemption story.
Now, Blind Pass has taken another piece of my heart. I'm going to go listen to some Janis Joplin now.
I have cried the praises of her previous books in other reviews so that I won't spill my review tears again for those beautiful stories. However, I do believe she saved the heart-shaped wrecking ball for last. Emerson "Frenchie" Greene has been around since Love and Hockey, that funny, goofy, party-hard manwhore. What we have witnessed since is his unraveling and dive into addiction. One of the saddest scenes I've ever read was in Shattered Ice with Emerson walking alone into rehab.
What we get (GRAB THE CRYING TOWEL!) in Blind Pass is truly Emerson's rebirth. It is a painful process, filled with working through the 12-steps of recovery; it includes rebuilding his physical self and his emotional one. Luckily he is surrounded by his hockey family, who we already know. Kai is his rock, though. Emerson learns to face his demons and let go of the burdens his guilt and addictions have made him carry for far too many years.
(DON'T PUT DOWN THE CRYING TOWEL) Interwoven into the fabric of Emerson's life is Sofia and her son Z. They become central to all Emerson is striving to get to, and it is a beautiful but heartwrenching journey. There are no words to describe how beautifully Monty Jay wrote this renewal, rebirth, and redemption story.
Now, Blind Pass has taken another piece of my heart. I'm going to go listen to some Janis Joplin now.
February 25, 2021
This book is a beautiful ending to this series! Emerson first appeared in ice hearts where he was the life of the party and the good time guy. Then he was seen more thanks to his twin sister falling for his roommate/teammate and what we saw showed he struggled more then anyone knew. We saw his partying ways had gotten out in control and he was about to hurt one of the only family members he had left. So his journey started in that epilogue where he went to rehab to learn to overcome his drugs addiction. Now the Emerson we see in this book is full of insecurities and self doubt and finding out what it means to be him. He has been clean for a year and is although he is going through the motions staying sober and back to playing hockey he isn’t living. Not until Sophia shows up as a blast from the last but she has a secret. Watching Sophia and Emerson figure out how to let go off the past and learn to forgive each other and move forward is beautiful. Sophia who has been giving a tough hand in life shoulders it all and moves forward even when it isn’t easy. She is strong and caring and knows what she wants. And to her surprise it’s Emerson, someone she never thought she would. This couple with a tragic past is a slow burn but they ignite they burn bright and bring all the heat. This series started with second chance romance and it ends the same way so we have come full circle. We get to see our favorite couples and what life is like for them far into the future. We even get hints of a next gen book. I love this series and can’t wait for it to continue! Bring on z and dalia.
March 2, 2021
Blind Pass is the last book in this hockey series by Monty Jay and focuses on Emerson and Sofia. This is like a second chance romance, though both Emerson and Sofia certainly have to work through some guilt and reservations before they can get together. Emerson's a recovering cocaine addict, trying to rebuild his life after spiraling out of control. There are so many reasons why he turns to drugs, alcohol, and women to forget: a father who passed away, a mother who's suffering from Alzheimer, loving a woman who isn't his, and then ultimately, Emerson's role and guilt in the passing of his childhood friend, Ian. When the responsibilities and the guilt, the regret and maybe even the feeling of betrayal piled up, Emerson finds it hard to cope unless he can forget, and that's exactly what his addiction allows him to do. "Stonewall" Sofia is exactly as her nursing nickname implies, an unshakeable nurse, single mom, and independent woman who doesn't want to rely on anyone. Perhaps a part of her even blames Emerson himself for his role in her bf Ian's death, but the perfect chance occurs for them to come back into each other's lives, get acquainted, and to face the truth of their feelings. This book certainly portrays the agony of loss, of choosing to do and live right even when it's more difficult than taking the easy way out. Since this book starts after Emerson's rehab, it focuses a lot on his desire to get better so he can improve himself. His teammates and Sofia may play a role and inspires him to keep his sobriety, but his choice to finish rehab speaks of his maturity. I love Ezekiel's honesty, candor, and love for Emerson; though they both lost Ian, there's a piece of his legacy and friendship still existing with Emerson through Ezekiel's life.
February 25, 2021
A bit of a vague review because I really think you need to meet Emerson and Sofia for yourself and experience them first hand.
Hockey player Emerson has made some bad choices in his life. His life spiralled out of control leaving a trail fo destruction behind him and instead of it been the wake up call he needs, Emerson turns to partying hard until it gets to the point that even he knows he’s got to change. Hitting rock bottom forces Emerson to make those changes and now after a year of sobriety, he’s still looking for where he belongs.
Sofia and Emerson were friends until tragedy hit and they go their separate ways. While Emerson has been battling addiction, Sofia has had plenty to keep her occupied. She had her dreams and even though her plans have changed, she’s spent her time building a good life. She’s not expecting Emerson to turn up again and she’s no idea what to think of this new, more mature, more responsible Emerson.
I’ve been a massive fan of this authors work since I read her debut and while I’ve loved every book, Blind Pass is without a doubt my favourite. I got hit with all the emotions and I loved every word of Emerson and Sofia’s story.
Blind Pass is the fourth book in this series and can be read as a stand-alone.
Hockey player Emerson has made some bad choices in his life. His life spiralled out of control leaving a trail fo destruction behind him and instead of it been the wake up call he needs, Emerson turns to partying hard until it gets to the point that even he knows he’s got to change. Hitting rock bottom forces Emerson to make those changes and now after a year of sobriety, he’s still looking for where he belongs.
Sofia and Emerson were friends until tragedy hit and they go their separate ways. While Emerson has been battling addiction, Sofia has had plenty to keep her occupied. She had her dreams and even though her plans have changed, she’s spent her time building a good life. She’s not expecting Emerson to turn up again and she’s no idea what to think of this new, more mature, more responsible Emerson.
I’ve been a massive fan of this authors work since I read her debut and while I’ve loved every book, Blind Pass is without a doubt my favourite. I got hit with all the emotions and I loved every word of Emerson and Sofia’s story.
Blind Pass is the fourth book in this series and can be read as a stand-alone.
April 14, 2021
Oh how I love Emerson.
I have been pretty curious about him for some time. I was a little nervous for him going into this. Hes a wreck and has been one for some time.
His story is tragic and heartbreaking.
Emerson has been in love with his best friend's girl before he knew who she was. After he's gone he started his self-destruction. And boy did that kid go wild with self-destruction. Now he lives with that guilt and he's sober. Life is much different than it was years ago.
When after 5 or 6 years (listen my memory is trash) Sofia is back in his life. She so happens to be the mother of a young hockey player he is coaching. Sofia still blames him for what happened. And is still hurt by Emerson's actions. She saw him start to spiral and wants nothing to do with him. But her son loves him and no one knows his father like his best friend.
Emersons struggles with addiction is definitely a huge topic in this book and it was too easy. I know it's fiction and sometimes we need a little something to strive for when we love someone with addiction so i wasn't too hyper critical of it.
My heart kinda hurts knowing this was the last book in the series but clearly there will one day be a new generation and I'm stupid excited for it.
I have been pretty curious about him for some time. I was a little nervous for him going into this. Hes a wreck and has been one for some time.
His story is tragic and heartbreaking.
Emerson has been in love with his best friend's girl before he knew who she was. After he's gone he started his self-destruction. And boy did that kid go wild with self-destruction. Now he lives with that guilt and he's sober. Life is much different than it was years ago.
When after 5 or 6 years (listen my memory is trash) Sofia is back in his life. She so happens to be the mother of a young hockey player he is coaching. Sofia still blames him for what happened. And is still hurt by Emerson's actions. She saw him start to spiral and wants nothing to do with him. But her son loves him and no one knows his father like his best friend.
Emersons struggles with addiction is definitely a huge topic in this book and it was too easy. I know it's fiction and sometimes we need a little something to strive for when we love someone with addiction so i wasn't too hyper critical of it.
My heart kinda hurts knowing this was the last book in the series but clearly there will one day be a new generation and I'm stupid excited for it.
February 25, 2021
Emerson was killing himself because he thought he killed his best friend. Now clean and sober, can Emerson begin to live again?
Ah, Emerson. We knew your story would be intense and emotional. His story is that and so much more. My heart broke for him. Behind his party-boy persona, there is so much guilt and pain. His efforts to make amends show his true personality. Sober Emerson is loving, kind, and caring.
While Emerson's past pain broke my heart, his devotion to Sofia and Z warmed and filled my heart.
I love how each of the women in this series is so different, yet all have the same central characteristics of being strong, independent, resilient, talented bada$$es. Sofia is no different. She is the perfect match for Emerson. She doesn't let him get away with anything while pushing him to be his best. I enjoyed their banter, and their chemistry is off the charts!
I enjoyed seeing everyone from the previous books again. They were a great support system for Emerson. My favorite moments with the Fury family were Kai's pep talk before the game and Bishop helping Emerson when Z was sick. The glimpse into the future provided by the extended epilogue was such a great end to this series. I loved seeing this family of choice enjoying each other and life. Absolute perfection!
This moving story of redemption was incredible. It was a very fitting end to this excellent series. P.S. I wouldn't be upset if there was a new series for the kids of the Fury series! Regardless, I look forward to reading whatever Monty Jay writes next.
I received an early copy of this book. This voluntary review contains my unbiased, honest opinion.
Ah, Emerson. We knew your story would be intense and emotional. His story is that and so much more. My heart broke for him. Behind his party-boy persona, there is so much guilt and pain. His efforts to make amends show his true personality. Sober Emerson is loving, kind, and caring.
While Emerson's past pain broke my heart, his devotion to Sofia and Z warmed and filled my heart.
I love how each of the women in this series is so different, yet all have the same central characteristics of being strong, independent, resilient, talented bada$$es. Sofia is no different. She is the perfect match for Emerson. She doesn't let him get away with anything while pushing him to be his best. I enjoyed their banter, and their chemistry is off the charts!
I enjoyed seeing everyone from the previous books again. They were a great support system for Emerson. My favorite moments with the Fury family were Kai's pep talk before the game and Bishop helping Emerson when Z was sick. The glimpse into the future provided by the extended epilogue was such a great end to this series. I loved seeing this family of choice enjoying each other and life. Absolute perfection!
This moving story of redemption was incredible. It was a very fitting end to this excellent series. P.S. I wouldn't be upset if there was a new series for the kids of the Fury series! Regardless, I look forward to reading whatever Monty Jay writes next.
I received an early copy of this book. This voluntary review contains my unbiased, honest opinion.
February 25, 2021
This is my first book by this author and if like me you haven't read the other books in the series you will be able to follow it just fine. I must admit I do love a bad boy and one who redeems himself just makes me happier.
This is such a beautifully written story Monty Jay pulled me into the lives and loves of these guys so easily. Emerson is the resident bad boy of the NHL if there is a vice to try he's done it.... more then once. Three significant events in his life have huge lasting impacts he fell in love, his best friend dies and he nearly kills his twin sister and it is that last one that finally makes him want to overcome his addiction.
I wasn't sure how I felt about Emerson at first because he puts on this uncaring hard front but Monty slowly shows who he really is without the drugs and I fell hook line and sinker. When he meets Sofia and Z .. lets just say he had me at hello. Sofia could have been a bitter and angry woman but I am glad she wasn't written like that, she is strong resilient caring and compassionate. I loved how Emerson had such a big support team willing him on.
This isn't just a slow burn it is a love story years in the making. The relationship Emerson builds with Z brought tears to my eyes just as much as it made me smile. The love that develops between Sofia and Emerson will heal your heart it is so special.
This is such a beautifully written story Monty Jay pulled me into the lives and loves of these guys so easily. Emerson is the resident bad boy of the NHL if there is a vice to try he's done it.... more then once. Three significant events in his life have huge lasting impacts he fell in love, his best friend dies and he nearly kills his twin sister and it is that last one that finally makes him want to overcome his addiction.
I wasn't sure how I felt about Emerson at first because he puts on this uncaring hard front but Monty slowly shows who he really is without the drugs and I fell hook line and sinker. When he meets Sofia and Z .. lets just say he had me at hello. Sofia could have been a bitter and angry woman but I am glad she wasn't written like that, she is strong resilient caring and compassionate. I loved how Emerson had such a big support team willing him on.
This isn't just a slow burn it is a love story years in the making. The relationship Emerson builds with Z brought tears to my eyes just as much as it made me smile. The love that develops between Sofia and Emerson will heal your heart it is so special.
December 12, 2025
- hockey romance
- single mom
- he falls first
- 🌶️🌶️/5
- dual pov
Blind Pass follows Emerson, the young rookie we first met in Love and Hockey. He's grown up a lot since then and is now sober, grounded, and determined to rebuild his life after the events of the previous book pushed him to change his behaviour.
During the off-season, he unexpectedly finds himself coaching youth hockey, and one of the kids on his team turns out to be his late best friend’s son. The twist is that the boy’s mother is the only woman Emerson has ever loved.
Sofia is hesitant to let Emerson into her world. She's fiercely protective of her son and terrified of opening the door to heartbreak. But Emerson never pushes. He keeps showing up, proving with his actions that he's not the kid he used to be. Watching him build a bond with soft-spoken Ezekiel is honestly one of the story's sweetest parts.
It takes a while for Sofia and Emerson to finally give in to the chemistry between them, but once they do, it's worth the wait. The conflict is predictable, but it also gives Sofia her moment to step up and choose him the way he chose her.
The epilogues wrap everything up beautifully, closing out the series with the found family we've grown to love.
- single mom
- he falls first
- 🌶️🌶️/5
- dual pov
Blind Pass follows Emerson, the young rookie we first met in Love and Hockey. He's grown up a lot since then and is now sober, grounded, and determined to rebuild his life after the events of the previous book pushed him to change his behaviour.
During the off-season, he unexpectedly finds himself coaching youth hockey, and one of the kids on his team turns out to be his late best friend’s son. The twist is that the boy’s mother is the only woman Emerson has ever loved.
Sofia is hesitant to let Emerson into her world. She's fiercely protective of her son and terrified of opening the door to heartbreak. But Emerson never pushes. He keeps showing up, proving with his actions that he's not the kid he used to be. Watching him build a bond with soft-spoken Ezekiel is honestly one of the story's sweetest parts.
It takes a while for Sofia and Emerson to finally give in to the chemistry between them, but once they do, it's worth the wait. The conflict is predictable, but it also gives Sofia her moment to step up and choose him the way he chose her.
The epilogues wrap everything up beautifully, closing out the series with the found family we've grown to love.
February 23, 2021
5 star review Blind Pass (Fury series #4) by Monty Jay
From the first word to the last, I was captivated by the story Monty Jay wove about Emerson Green and Sofia Morgan. This is a well written story with characters whose story you cannot help but become invested in.
This is a second chance at love story for Emerson and Sofia and was at times an emotional read. Emerson has always been the guy everyone wants to hang with, the life and soul of the party, until fate dealt a tragic blow that changed not only his life but numerous others. In the the blink of an eye, he lost the woman that he loved and his best friend died; it was a reality check that changed the course of his life forever.
Determined to remain sober, he needs to move forward and that means facing his past and dealing with it. Will Sofia give him the opportunity to say what needs to be said? Can she forgive him? Can they both come to terms with the past and in doing so forge a path to happiness together?
I found the characters had a great deal of depth and this was an entertaining story that really got to me emotionally. Blind Pass was a moving story that gave me all the feels. It was wonderful to watch the growth of Emerson and Sofia as the story progressed and I had a hard time putting this one down when real life got in the way.
From the first word to the last, I was captivated by the story Monty Jay wove about Emerson Green and Sofia Morgan. This is a well written story with characters whose story you cannot help but become invested in.
This is a second chance at love story for Emerson and Sofia and was at times an emotional read. Emerson has always been the guy everyone wants to hang with, the life and soul of the party, until fate dealt a tragic blow that changed not only his life but numerous others. In the the blink of an eye, he lost the woman that he loved and his best friend died; it was a reality check that changed the course of his life forever.
Determined to remain sober, he needs to move forward and that means facing his past and dealing with it. Will Sofia give him the opportunity to say what needs to be said? Can she forgive him? Can they both come to terms with the past and in doing so forge a path to happiness together?
I found the characters had a great deal of depth and this was an entertaining story that really got to me emotionally. Blind Pass was a moving story that gave me all the feels. It was wonderful to watch the growth of Emerson and Sofia as the story progressed and I had a hard time putting this one down when real life got in the way.
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