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Corrigan Falls Raiders #4
Breakaway
Eighteen-year-old NHL player Logan Balanchuk came to Corrigan Falls to distract himself from his career-ending injury. He doesn’t want to even hear the word “hockey,” so when he meets Dawn, a beautiful, free-spirited girl who goes skinny-dipping instead of watching the draft, he’s intrigued. Neither of them is looking for anything serious, anyway.
Dawn is happy to be a distraction, happy to have an adventurous summer romance with the dashing guy from the big city. She’s busy working three jobs and counting the days until she can move away from her tiny, hockey-obsessed town. Plus, she’s already done her time as a hockey player’s girlfriend—now she wants to live her own life and have her own adventures. But as things heat up with Logan, she realizes they aren’t as no-strings-attached as she thought…
Disclaimer: This Entangled Teen Crush book contains adult language, melt-the-ice kisses, a drool-worthy hockey player, and a fun summer romance that will leave you smiling.
Dawn is happy to be a distraction, happy to have an adventurous summer romance with the dashing guy from the big city. She’s busy working three jobs and counting the days until she can move away from her tiny, hockey-obsessed town. Plus, she’s already done her time as a hockey player’s girlfriend—now she wants to live her own life and have her own adventures. But as things heat up with Logan, she realizes they aren’t as no-strings-attached as she thought…
Disclaimer: This Entangled Teen Crush book contains adult language, melt-the-ice kisses, a drool-worthy hockey player, and a fun summer romance that will leave you smiling.
182 pages, Kindle Edition
First published August 14, 2017
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August 2, 2017
Another fabulous book by Cate Cameron. I'm loving this series. It's original and fun.
Dawn is trying to escape Hockey. She lives in a town which sleeps, breathes, and suffocates you with Hockey. After breaking up with her hockey loving ex-boyfriend, Dawn wants to try, and avoid the sport. Unfortunately, this is easier said than done.
Logan is new in town. He is also trying to escape his life. After an injury, he has had to find a new way to live. His dad has helped by enrolling him to help out at a sports camp. Just like Dawn, he is trying to avoid all things related to Hockey. She is a breath of fresh air, and Logan cannot get enough of her. Logan may be avoiding Hockey and teaching golf, but that doesn't mean it won't catch up with him. Golf is where his summer romance is, and she helps him forget his troubles. Will Dawn be understanding or will she run when she finds out who he really is?
I loved this book just like the others I have read in the series. I've added Centre Ice to my read list, as I know it will be good, and I haven't read it yet. These books briefly feature the characters from the other books, however, they do not need to be read in order. They are all standalone stories.
Dawn is fun and loveable. She wants to stand on her own two feet, she is ambitious and wants to be independent. This is basically my favourite kind of female lead in books.
Logan is sweet, fun, and the perfect summer boyfriend. Hopefully, he can be so much more.
5 stars out of 5.
I received an ARC in exchange for a fair review.
Dawn is trying to escape Hockey. She lives in a town which sleeps, breathes, and suffocates you with Hockey. After breaking up with her hockey loving ex-boyfriend, Dawn wants to try, and avoid the sport. Unfortunately, this is easier said than done.
Logan is new in town. He is also trying to escape his life. After an injury, he has had to find a new way to live. His dad has helped by enrolling him to help out at a sports camp. Just like Dawn, he is trying to avoid all things related to Hockey. She is a breath of fresh air, and Logan cannot get enough of her. Logan may be avoiding Hockey and teaching golf, but that doesn't mean it won't catch up with him. Golf is where his summer romance is, and she helps him forget his troubles. Will Dawn be understanding or will she run when she finds out who he really is?
I loved this book just like the others I have read in the series. I've added Centre Ice to my read list, as I know it will be good, and I haven't read it yet. These books briefly feature the characters from the other books, however, they do not need to be read in order. They are all standalone stories.
Dawn is fun and loveable. She wants to stand on her own two feet, she is ambitious and wants to be independent. This is basically my favourite kind of female lead in books.
Logan is sweet, fun, and the perfect summer boyfriend. Hopefully, he can be so much more.
5 stars out of 5.
I received an ARC in exchange for a fair review.
August 25, 2017
Logan Balanchuk was a first round NHL draft for Montreal until he was badly injured in his first game and told he would never play again. Now after months of physiotherapy and counselling and surgeries he has come to Corrigan Falls to work as a camp aide, but strictly no hockey of any kind. He knows its not a real job, he's only employed as a favour to his famous NHL father but baby steps right?
Dawn broke up with her hockey playing high school boyfriend six months before he got selected for the draft. She doesn't regret her decision for a minute, she felt she was losing her identity as anyone other than Toby Cooper's girlfriend, cheerleader and groupie. Although disliking hockey in a town as obsessed as Corrigan Falls makes Dawn a bit of a pariah.
When Dawn and Logan first meet it seems like a match made in heaven, a girl who doesn't like hockey and a boy who doesn't want to talk about hockey. But the past has a funny way of creeping up on you.
Loved it. Loved Dawn, loved Logan, loved Dawn's friends, loved the mature way in which both Dawn and Logan reacted when things didn't go their way. Loved that there was no animosity between Dawn and Toby. Maybe it was all a little too perfect but after the week I've had all I wanted was to sink into a gentle NA romantic novella with people that make me feel better about humanity.
Although this is the fourth book in the series I have not read any of the others and this can definitely be read as a stand-alone.
I received a free copy of this book from the publisher via NetGalley in return for an honest review.
Bumped for release.
Dawn broke up with her hockey playing high school boyfriend six months before he got selected for the draft. She doesn't regret her decision for a minute, she felt she was losing her identity as anyone other than Toby Cooper's girlfriend, cheerleader and groupie. Although disliking hockey in a town as obsessed as Corrigan Falls makes Dawn a bit of a pariah.
When Dawn and Logan first meet it seems like a match made in heaven, a girl who doesn't like hockey and a boy who doesn't want to talk about hockey. But the past has a funny way of creeping up on you.
Loved it. Loved Dawn, loved Logan, loved Dawn's friends, loved the mature way in which both Dawn and Logan reacted when things didn't go their way. Loved that there was no animosity between Dawn and Toby. Maybe it was all a little too perfect but after the week I've had all I wanted was to sink into a gentle NA romantic novella with people that make me feel better about humanity.
Although this is the fourth book in the series I have not read any of the others and this can definitely be read as a stand-alone.
I received a free copy of this book from the publisher via NetGalley in return for an honest review.
Bumped for release.
July 29, 2017
Rating: 3.5 Stars
This book was a fun and sweet read, and an interesting look at what it's like to be the hockey girlfriend.
Dawn was a little angsty as she was facing so many life changes and feeling a little "undefined". Until a few months ago, she had be a hockey girlfriend, but she left that life behind as she felt she was disappearing into that role. Logan was in Corrigan Falls trying to forget hockey after a severe injury cut her career short. With both Dawn and Logan wanting to avoid hockey, it seemed like a match made in heaven.
Things I liked:
Logan was fabulous. I found him charming and loved his relationship with his parents. Once he started being honest, he couldn't stop, and I always appreciate that. He was all in from the start, and put it all out there for Dawn. It was agonizing for me when she was resisting him. He was also struggling with his identity. He had been playing hockey since he was three years old, and now, at 18 he was sort of at a loss. He didn't expect to have to face life after hockey so soon. He sort of broke my heart a little for him.
Like I said, Dawn was angsty, and I sort of understood a little of it, but when we finally found out what she had been struggling with, I had a lot of empathy for her.
I loved
Mrs. McMann! She was so fun and feisty. I didn't quite understand her purpose, but later, she shares her own love story with Dawn, and it become abundantly clear why she was incorporated in the story, and I thought it was a brilliant choice.
I thought the end was sort of fun. It was great bringing all the character in the series back in that venue. This sort of this is what I love about companion novels. That peek at past couples and feeling like I am catching up with old friends.
Overall: A sweet and fun story about breaking away from your past and looking toward your future.
**I would like to thank the publisher for the advanced copy of this book.
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This book was a fun and sweet read, and an interesting look at what it's like to be the hockey girlfriend.
Dawn was a little angsty as she was facing so many life changes and feeling a little "undefined". Until a few months ago, she had be a hockey girlfriend, but she left that life behind as she felt she was disappearing into that role. Logan was in Corrigan Falls trying to forget hockey after a severe injury cut her career short. With both Dawn and Logan wanting to avoid hockey, it seemed like a match made in heaven.
Things I liked:
Logan was fabulous. I found him charming and loved his relationship with his parents. Once he started being honest, he couldn't stop, and I always appreciate that. He was all in from the start, and put it all out there for Dawn. It was agonizing for me when she was resisting him. He was also struggling with his identity. He had been playing hockey since he was three years old, and now, at 18 he was sort of at a loss. He didn't expect to have to face life after hockey so soon. He sort of broke my heart a little for him.
Like I said, Dawn was angsty, and I sort of understood a little of it, but when we finally found out what she had been struggling with, I had a lot of empathy for her.
I loved
Mrs. McMann! She was so fun and feisty. I didn't quite understand her purpose, but later, she shares her own love story with Dawn, and it become abundantly clear why she was incorporated in the story, and I thought it was a brilliant choice.
I thought the end was sort of fun. It was great bringing all the character in the series back in that venue. This sort of this is what I love about companion novels. That peek at past couples and feeling like I am catching up with old friends.
Overall: A sweet and fun story about breaking away from your past and looking toward your future.
**I would like to thank the publisher for the advanced copy of this book.
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May 1, 2018
Actual Rating: 3.5
This was an enjoyable read. This book was cute and adorable. I did not think it was as good as the last two books, but it was still great. I thought Dawn and Logan’s story was interesting. As I learned about their characters, I learned who they truly were and that was the best part of the book. I love how we learn more about the characters as the story continues. I thought the ending was great. The series can be read as a series or a stand-alone. I can’t wait to read more Cate Cameron books. Overall, a great read.
This was an enjoyable read. This book was cute and adorable. I did not think it was as good as the last two books, but it was still great. I thought Dawn and Logan’s story was interesting. As I learned about their characters, I learned who they truly were and that was the best part of the book. I love how we learn more about the characters as the story continues. I thought the ending was great. The series can be read as a series or a stand-alone. I can’t wait to read more Cate Cameron books. Overall, a great read.
December 7, 2019
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I received a free copy through NetGalley in exchange for an honest and unbiased review/opinion.
4 stars — This one was such an easy and compelling read, I started it at bedtime and stayed up to finish it in one shot.
I loved the frank and honest discussions about feelings and struggles that Dawn and Logan constantly had. I loved that they didn’t beat around the bush, but were blunt and forthright. I also loved that they truly tried to listen to the other person and try to understand from the other person’s perspective what they were going through. It made for less drawn-out angst for no reason, and I appreciated that.
I also appreciated the way Dawn could know when she was being unreasonable, but be unable to pull herself out of it. Because that’s kind of real. Things don’t change on a dime. I loved that she was torn between what she couldn’t help but feel, and not wanting to hurt the guy she had feelings for…being genuinely happy for him at the same time as being super sad for herself. I also appreciated that part of the reason she couldn’t get over it was because she didn’t quite understand what was underlying her feelings, and needed to figure that out first. It was very real.
Logan almost bent over backwards for Dawn at times, and I was worried about that, so I was happy when he would get upset with her and understand she wasn’t being fair…but it didn’t stop him trying to find a solution. I appreciated that his Dad was worried about him fixating on things, even if by the end he was still kind of one track minded (or two track as the case may be).
I thought their relationship and feelings moved pretty damn fast, and it felt a teensy bit unbelievable…but on the other hand, I don’t know if I actually cared because I really liked them together. I loved their bantering and how adorable they were with their crushes and all of that. It was both unrealistic and realistic, because sometimes those crushes do move quickly through the stages.
I kinda forgot about the previous stories and the previous characters, and wished I’d refreshed my memory a bit more. It’s totally readable without that, but it definitely adds more to know the other stories beforehand (particularly Toby and Nat’s). I loved the different kinds of friendships Dawn had with different people, from the totally odd Scott, to the adorable Oliver, to the rest of the Sisterhood of Awesomeness. I forgot about the sisterhood. I loved the way they truly talked through things, and were like sounding boards, trying to encourage one another to be better.
I LOVED Mrs. McMann. She was delightful. I loved that even though it was an employer/employee relationship, I could really feel the friendship that developed between Mrs. McMann and Dawn, and I loved how they complemented one another, how she helped Dawn work through her problems.
I really love this series. The characters are always sassy, but they also have some very thoughtful conversations about interesting topics. I love that. Kinda sad it’s probably finished.
I received a free copy through NetGalley in exchange for an honest and unbiased review/opinion.
4 stars — This one was such an easy and compelling read, I started it at bedtime and stayed up to finish it in one shot.
I loved the frank and honest discussions about feelings and struggles that Dawn and Logan constantly had. I loved that they didn’t beat around the bush, but were blunt and forthright. I also loved that they truly tried to listen to the other person and try to understand from the other person’s perspective what they were going through. It made for less drawn-out angst for no reason, and I appreciated that.
I also appreciated the way Dawn could know when she was being unreasonable, but be unable to pull herself out of it. Because that’s kind of real. Things don’t change on a dime. I loved that she was torn between what she couldn’t help but feel, and not wanting to hurt the guy she had feelings for…being genuinely happy for him at the same time as being super sad for herself. I also appreciated that part of the reason she couldn’t get over it was because she didn’t quite understand what was underlying her feelings, and needed to figure that out first. It was very real.
Logan almost bent over backwards for Dawn at times, and I was worried about that, so I was happy when he would get upset with her and understand she wasn’t being fair…but it didn’t stop him trying to find a solution. I appreciated that his Dad was worried about him fixating on things, even if by the end he was still kind of one track minded (or two track as the case may be).
I thought their relationship and feelings moved pretty damn fast, and it felt a teensy bit unbelievable…but on the other hand, I don’t know if I actually cared because I really liked them together. I loved their bantering and how adorable they were with their crushes and all of that. It was both unrealistic and realistic, because sometimes those crushes do move quickly through the stages.
I kinda forgot about the previous stories and the previous characters, and wished I’d refreshed my memory a bit more. It’s totally readable without that, but it definitely adds more to know the other stories beforehand (particularly Toby and Nat’s). I loved the different kinds of friendships Dawn had with different people, from the totally odd Scott, to the adorable Oliver, to the rest of the Sisterhood of Awesomeness. I forgot about the sisterhood. I loved the way they truly talked through things, and were like sounding boards, trying to encourage one another to be better.
I LOVED Mrs. McMann. She was delightful. I loved that even though it was an employer/employee relationship, I could really feel the friendship that developed between Mrs. McMann and Dawn, and I loved how they complemented one another, how she helped Dawn work through her problems.
I really love this series. The characters are always sassy, but they also have some very thoughtful conversations about interesting topics. I love that. Kinda sad it’s probably finished.
May 31, 2020
This book was so bad.
My personal enjoyment-I mean I didn't absolutely hate reading this, but I got bored at some points
Plot-Nothing happened this entire book. And I had some major problems with the little that did happen. First off it's instant love, which I don't hate, but it's not my favorite, but this was just not believable at all. Then when Dawn and Logan were together they either fought about stupid things, or kissed. I was not invested in the story at all. It was not a healthy relationship. And does the problems make it automatically a bad book. No. But for me it really just made the story a lot less enjoyable and pleasing.
Characters-The characters to be frank were so boring! Logan had some depth to him, but all he kept going to was "oh no hockey was my life and it was taken away" so he got boring pretty quick. And Dawn, I can't tell you how annoying, selfish, and stupid she was. She has almost no personality, and the little she does have is awful
Writing-The writing was fine. I mean I didn't hate it, but I didn't love it. The story could've been longer to help me get more invested, and talk about their fights more. Also I needed more development from the characters. I felt that they were basically the same all the way through. Dawn still a selfish brat, and Logan still obsessed with hockey.
Overall this book wasn't the worst book ever, but certainly not good either. I would not recommend
My personal enjoyment-I mean I didn't absolutely hate reading this, but I got bored at some points
Plot-Nothing happened this entire book. And I had some major problems with the little that did happen. First off it's instant love, which I don't hate, but it's not my favorite, but this was just not believable at all. Then when Dawn and Logan were together they either fought about stupid things, or kissed. I was not invested in the story at all. It was not a healthy relationship. And does the problems make it automatically a bad book. No. But for me it really just made the story a lot less enjoyable and pleasing.
Characters-The characters to be frank were so boring! Logan had some depth to him, but all he kept going to was "oh no hockey was my life and it was taken away" so he got boring pretty quick. And Dawn, I can't tell you how annoying, selfish, and stupid she was. She has almost no personality, and the little she does have is awful
Writing-The writing was fine. I mean I didn't hate it, but I didn't love it. The story could've been longer to help me get more invested, and talk about their fights more. Also I needed more development from the characters. I felt that they were basically the same all the way through. Dawn still a selfish brat, and Logan still obsessed with hockey.
Overall this book wasn't the worst book ever, but certainly not good either. I would not recommend
July 25, 2017
Please note: I received BREAKAWAY from NetGalley in exchange for an honest review. Thank you to the publisher and the author.
BREAKAWAY deserves Five Stars! Here’s why:
BREAKAWAY (love the title, by the way – so apropos) has all the hallmarks of a fabulous YA novel: well-developed primary and secondary characters, realistic situations, passion for life and the world, plus just enough teenage angst to keep it real without bogging down the plot with a lot of narrative. Cate Cameron did a fantastic job with developing each one of her characters. Even though this is not the first book in the series, BREAKAWAY can be read as a standalone story and I will definitely be purchasing more of her books to learn about the supporting characters from this one.
BREAKAWAY affected me in ways I didn’t fully expect. At first, I thought Dawn was a little rough around the edges with her steadfast refusal to have anything to do with hockey. I expected her stance on hockey to annoy me, but what I soon realized was that no matter how much time has progressed as far as women’s liberation, we still have to fight for our own identity, even battling loved ones for the right to explore our own dreams; even when we have no clue what that vision might be just yet. I work with teens and the struggle is real. Parents just want their children to have a better life than they did, and sometimes, it’s hard to look at the forest through the trees. Children, on the other hand, have to learn how to cut those apron strings binding them to the love and security of their parents and eventually find their own way in the world.
Logan has a similar struggle, but for different reasons. What happens when you have a goal your whole life, plus the unconditional support and love of your parents, but then that dream disintegrates right before your eyes? Suddenly, your identity is no longer wrapped up in that goal and your dreams are ripped out from underneath you. Logan no longer has the passion for hockey to fuel his day. He has nothing to look forward to until a chance encounter with Dawn sets his tilted world back on its axis.
I’m not a big fan of insta-love, but the whip-smart dialogue and the way Dawn and Logan come together works extremely well. Sometimes, you come across a person you’ve just met, and without a shred of doubt, you just know that he or she will play a significant role in your life. The world just divides into before and after meeting this person. And, that’s how I became enthralled with BREAKAWAY and gave it five stars. Highly recommend.
BREAKAWAY deserves Five Stars! Here’s why:
BREAKAWAY (love the title, by the way – so apropos) has all the hallmarks of a fabulous YA novel: well-developed primary and secondary characters, realistic situations, passion for life and the world, plus just enough teenage angst to keep it real without bogging down the plot with a lot of narrative. Cate Cameron did a fantastic job with developing each one of her characters. Even though this is not the first book in the series, BREAKAWAY can be read as a standalone story and I will definitely be purchasing more of her books to learn about the supporting characters from this one.
BREAKAWAY affected me in ways I didn’t fully expect. At first, I thought Dawn was a little rough around the edges with her steadfast refusal to have anything to do with hockey. I expected her stance on hockey to annoy me, but what I soon realized was that no matter how much time has progressed as far as women’s liberation, we still have to fight for our own identity, even battling loved ones for the right to explore our own dreams; even when we have no clue what that vision might be just yet. I work with teens and the struggle is real. Parents just want their children to have a better life than they did, and sometimes, it’s hard to look at the forest through the trees. Children, on the other hand, have to learn how to cut those apron strings binding them to the love and security of their parents and eventually find their own way in the world.
Logan has a similar struggle, but for different reasons. What happens when you have a goal your whole life, plus the unconditional support and love of your parents, but then that dream disintegrates right before your eyes? Suddenly, your identity is no longer wrapped up in that goal and your dreams are ripped out from underneath you. Logan no longer has the passion for hockey to fuel his day. He has nothing to look forward to until a chance encounter with Dawn sets his tilted world back on its axis.
I’m not a big fan of insta-love, but the whip-smart dialogue and the way Dawn and Logan come together works extremely well. Sometimes, you come across a person you’ve just met, and without a shred of doubt, you just know that he or she will play a significant role in your life. The world just divides into before and after meeting this person. And, that’s how I became enthralled with BREAKAWAY and gave it five stars. Highly recommend.
September 8, 2017
My review is really similar to "Winging It", although I liked this story better.
I was a huge fan of Logan at first, but as the story went on I wasn't that into him anymore. At first he seemed he was a cute, funny and charming guy, but (I don't really know what it is) his character changed a bit (and not in a positive way).
Dawn is a bit of a complicated Person, I was ok with her as a main character and as the story went on I grew to her Point of view and I ended up liking her a bit more.
My favourite Person was Mrs. McCann, she is the most interesting and fun person on the crew.
The story of Logan and Dawn is a bit cheesy and cliché (just like the rest of the series) but it is a fun and quick and enjoyable read.
I was a huge fan of Logan at first, but as the story went on I wasn't that into him anymore. At first he seemed he was a cute, funny and charming guy, but (I don't really know what it is) his character changed a bit (and not in a positive way).
Dawn is a bit of a complicated Person, I was ok with her as a main character and as the story went on I grew to her Point of view and I ended up liking her a bit more.
My favourite Person was Mrs. McCann, she is the most interesting and fun person on the crew.
The story of Logan and Dawn is a bit cheesy and cliché (just like the rest of the series) but it is a fun and quick and enjoyable read.
August 14, 2017
Thank you Entangled for the ARC in exchange for an honest review.
I love Cate Cameron and the fourth book in her "Corona Falls Raiders" series did not disappoint. I was worried at first because the summary of the book didn't sound that interesting. I was also worried when the book started out a little slow, but Cate did not disappoint. I loved the ending, I loved the characters, and I am happy to give the book 5 stars.
Also, Cate needs to make sure she writes about Oliver and Scott next, because I need to see that pair together.
I love Cate Cameron and the fourth book in her "Corona Falls Raiders" series did not disappoint. I was worried at first because the summary of the book didn't sound that interesting. I was also worried when the book started out a little slow, but Cate did not disappoint. I loved the ending, I loved the characters, and I am happy to give the book 5 stars.
Also, Cate needs to make sure she writes about Oliver and Scott next, because I need to see that pair together.
July 24, 2017
I got this as an ARC from NetGalley. I liked this book because it had all the elements that I like in a YA novel. First person, alternating chapters between the main characters et al. I liked Logan and I loved Dawn but I guess I just didn't feel it between the two of them. I haven read the first 3 books in the series which maybe would have helped...it was a cute story and they were a nice couple but guess the chemistry just wasn't there between Logan and Dawn...not terrible but not the best story either...
August 24, 2017
I was voluntarily provided a complimentary review copy by the publisher.
DNF. I had no connection with characters. I didn't feel the romance was real there was no spark.
DNF. I had no connection with characters. I didn't feel the romance was real there was no spark.
July 5, 2018
I understand Dawn's reluctance to be with a hockey player, but it did get a bit annoying. Otherwise this was a super cute read.
August 15, 2017
when logan balanchuk shows up in corrigan falls he believes a knee injury has destroyed his chance for a career in the nhl. when he meets dawn, a hockey hating local girl who plans to move out of town first chance she gets, he's drawn to her. and part of the appeal is that she isn't hockey mad. but she's also fun and sexy and real. being with her makes him forget his disappointments.
because dawn wants something more for herself. she's constantly challenging herself to try new things. leaving behind a steady summer job for one that will teach her something new every day. this appeals to logan because he is also figuring himself out. at first the disappointment of losing hockey keeps him away from the sport. but he's volunteering as the golf instructor at a local hockey camp, and it's only a matter of time before he gets sucked back in again.
what he learns is that hockey is a fundamental part of who he is. and dawn isn't sure how she feels about that. she already did the hockey girlfriend thing once, and it felt like all things hockey consumed her then and she wants something more for herself.
but she also wants logan. because he is sweet and funny and the way he loves her feels so right. and logan knows that dawn is who he wants with him as he figures out where hockey will end up in his life. and the connection between dawn and logan is so strong you know that they will work it all out. hockey doesn't have to be the thing that kills their relationship. and how they commit to being together is so perfect. i pretty much loved everything about breakaway.
**breakaway will publish on august 14, 2017. i received an advance reader copy courtesy of netgalley/entangled publishing (crush) in exchange for my honest review.
because dawn wants something more for herself. she's constantly challenging herself to try new things. leaving behind a steady summer job for one that will teach her something new every day. this appeals to logan because he is also figuring himself out. at first the disappointment of losing hockey keeps him away from the sport. but he's volunteering as the golf instructor at a local hockey camp, and it's only a matter of time before he gets sucked back in again.
what he learns is that hockey is a fundamental part of who he is. and dawn isn't sure how she feels about that. she already did the hockey girlfriend thing once, and it felt like all things hockey consumed her then and she wants something more for herself.
but she also wants logan. because he is sweet and funny and the way he loves her feels so right. and logan knows that dawn is who he wants with him as he figures out where hockey will end up in his life. and the connection between dawn and logan is so strong you know that they will work it all out. hockey doesn't have to be the thing that kills their relationship. and how they commit to being together is so perfect. i pretty much loved everything about breakaway.
**breakaway will publish on august 14, 2017. i received an advance reader copy courtesy of netgalley/entangled publishing (crush) in exchange for my honest review.
July 21, 2017
Note: I was provided an eARC of this book from NetGalley in exchange for an honest review!
First of all, let me just be honest with you guys: if you can't tell by my profile picture, I'm a big hockey fan. So when the chance to review this book came up as an option, I naturally took it. I'm pretty happy I did too, because I really enjoyed this book! It combined a few things I love such as hockey, fluff, and complicated teen relationships. So an all around winner!
I had no idea going in that this book was fourth in a series, but for me that didn't detract from the book itself at all. I was able to dive right into the world, because the author did a good job (at least for me) of explaining the MC's, who they were, and what their previous situations had been. Primarily it was a cute book with a whole lots of sports talk thrown in, which I really liked on a personal level. I would highly recommend this to fellow hockey/YA romance lit lovers.
First of all, let me just be honest with you guys: if you can't tell by my profile picture, I'm a big hockey fan. So when the chance to review this book came up as an option, I naturally took it. I'm pretty happy I did too, because I really enjoyed this book! It combined a few things I love such as hockey, fluff, and complicated teen relationships. So an all around winner!
I had no idea going in that this book was fourth in a series, but for me that didn't detract from the book itself at all. I was able to dive right into the world, because the author did a good job (at least for me) of explaining the MC's, who they were, and what their previous situations had been. Primarily it was a cute book with a whole lots of sports talk thrown in, which I really liked on a personal level. I would highly recommend this to fellow hockey/YA romance lit lovers.
May 20, 2023
I received an Advance Reader Copy from the publisher. This in no way impacted on my view.
Logan Balanchuk had everything he always wanted, but in his first NFL game he suffered a career ending injury, and is in recovery. Being around other hockey players is not what he wants right now, and when he finds a position at a small summer camp, albeit in a town obsessed with hockey, he jumps at the chance. Meeting Dawn, the only person in town not enthralled by the game, was not in his cards, but a no strings attached romance can't hurt, can it?
When I started this, I didn't realise it was the fourth part to a series, but even though I hadn't read the other books, it wasn't that hard to catch up. Dawn had been with a talented hockey player, who was bound to be selected in the draft, and just before senior year broke up with him. Her mother hated that she flung away her chance to riches as the girlfriend and later wife of an NFL player, but that is not what Dawn wants. She hates hockey, and can't wait to escape her town, even working three jobs to save up ready for college in the big city. She and Logan had a connection in hockey, though I didn't like that Logan hid his true identity from her for so long. I did understand it, however, and understood how difficult the decisions they had to make during the book were. This was a solid contemporary read, perfect for sports fans.
Logan Balanchuk had everything he always wanted, but in his first NFL game he suffered a career ending injury, and is in recovery. Being around other hockey players is not what he wants right now, and when he finds a position at a small summer camp, albeit in a town obsessed with hockey, he jumps at the chance. Meeting Dawn, the only person in town not enthralled by the game, was not in his cards, but a no strings attached romance can't hurt, can it?
When I started this, I didn't realise it was the fourth part to a series, but even though I hadn't read the other books, it wasn't that hard to catch up. Dawn had been with a talented hockey player, who was bound to be selected in the draft, and just before senior year broke up with him. Her mother hated that she flung away her chance to riches as the girlfriend and later wife of an NFL player, but that is not what Dawn wants. She hates hockey, and can't wait to escape her town, even working three jobs to save up ready for college in the big city. She and Logan had a connection in hockey, though I didn't like that Logan hid his true identity from her for so long. I did understand it, however, and understood how difficult the decisions they had to make during the book were. This was a solid contemporary read, perfect for sports fans.
August 21, 2017
Review first published on Realm of the Sapphired Dragon on Monday 21st August 2017
**Received from Entangled Publishing, LLC via Netgalley in return for an honest review **
I love this series! I always devour each book in one sitting and i am so glad that Dawn finally got her own book. We had met Dawn before in the previous books, first as Toby's girl friend and then as his ex and it only seemed right that we got to read her story too. Dawn has vowed to never again date a hockey player. After being the other half of a rising hockey star in a town where hockey is everything, Dawn has always wanted to shine for her herself rather than who she was dating and she thinks she has found that with summer newcomer to Corrigan Falls, Logan. However Logan is actually an ex NHL player who had a career ending injury in his first NHL game and is still coming to grips with his new reality without hockey.
I really liked Dawn and her determination to make something of herself under her own steam rather than of the back of who she is dating and she made for an incredibly likeable and strong character who was immensely readable and intriguing to learn more about. Logan was charming and complex and sweet and also compelling to read about as he dealt with his new reality of his life and was finally starting to put the pieces of his life back together. As a couple I felt the chemistry from the start and liked the way their romance unfolded. As always the peripheral characters were all well developed and vibrant and it was nice to check in previous characters of earlier books as well as meet some brand new characters as well.
One of the things I love about this series is the emotional journey they take me on. Ms cameron's writing really connects you to her characters and makes you care what happens with them and follow their steps for better or for worse. This story was no different and left me satisfied at the way the story turned out.
Overall this was another great instalment of an incredibly enjoyable series and author i look forward to reading more of.
Happy to give this book 4 stars.
Sapphired Dragon xx
**Received from Entangled Publishing, LLC via Netgalley in return for an honest review **
I love this series! I always devour each book in one sitting and i am so glad that Dawn finally got her own book. We had met Dawn before in the previous books, first as Toby's girl friend and then as his ex and it only seemed right that we got to read her story too. Dawn has vowed to never again date a hockey player. After being the other half of a rising hockey star in a town where hockey is everything, Dawn has always wanted to shine for her herself rather than who she was dating and she thinks she has found that with summer newcomer to Corrigan Falls, Logan. However Logan is actually an ex NHL player who had a career ending injury in his first NHL game and is still coming to grips with his new reality without hockey.
I really liked Dawn and her determination to make something of herself under her own steam rather than of the back of who she is dating and she made for an incredibly likeable and strong character who was immensely readable and intriguing to learn more about. Logan was charming and complex and sweet and also compelling to read about as he dealt with his new reality of his life and was finally starting to put the pieces of his life back together. As a couple I felt the chemistry from the start and liked the way their romance unfolded. As always the peripheral characters were all well developed and vibrant and it was nice to check in previous characters of earlier books as well as meet some brand new characters as well.
One of the things I love about this series is the emotional journey they take me on. Ms cameron's writing really connects you to her characters and makes you care what happens with them and follow their steps for better or for worse. This story was no different and left me satisfied at the way the story turned out.
Overall this was another great instalment of an incredibly enjoyable series and author i look forward to reading more of.
Happy to give this book 4 stars.
Sapphired Dragon xx
August 12, 2017
I enjoyed Breakaway and I am sorry that it may be the last of the series. (I honestly want a story about Scott being somewhat reformed.) Anyway, this is a fun and sweet YA Romance and it was a pleasure to read.
Dawn deserved her own HEA and she got it with Logan. Both characters were well written and likable. The secondary characters were also great. One of the things I like about the entire Corrigan Falls Raiders series is the fact that the characters, although primarily young, are people who are just trying to be better human beings.
I wouldn't say that this book is terribly memorable, but it is a YA romance and it was a light fun read and a great way to spend an afternoon.
I would recommend this book to anyone who enjoys YA or NA romance.
I received an ARC in exchange for my honest review.
Dawn deserved her own HEA and she got it with Logan. Both characters were well written and likable. The secondary characters were also great. One of the things I like about the entire Corrigan Falls Raiders series is the fact that the characters, although primarily young, are people who are just trying to be better human beings.
I wouldn't say that this book is terribly memorable, but it is a YA romance and it was a light fun read and a great way to spend an afternoon.
I would recommend this book to anyone who enjoys YA or NA romance.
I received an ARC in exchange for my honest review.
August 22, 2017
Not my favourite of the series but still a nice addition.
LIKES
- I LOVED Logan. I felt for his struggle to have to stop playing a sport he loves. I've been there. It sucks. I think he handled it really well and you could see his character growth.
- I really liked how Dawn knew her issues were with herself and not other people. So many times in YA books couples will fight and blame the other person when it's really their own fault. That was never the case here.
- Basically all the other side characters were fantastic. There wasn't a single bad character.
DISLIKES
- It just wasn't as good as the first three. Possibly because of length? The story went by WAY too fast and could have used some more pages for us to get to know the characters.
- Also this was some pretty hardcore insta-love which I sometimes like but not in this case.
LIKES
- I LOVED Logan. I felt for his struggle to have to stop playing a sport he loves. I've been there. It sucks. I think he handled it really well and you could see his character growth.
- I really liked how Dawn knew her issues were with herself and not other people. So many times in YA books couples will fight and blame the other person when it's really their own fault. That was never the case here.
- Basically all the other side characters were fantastic. There wasn't a single bad character.
DISLIKES
- It just wasn't as good as the first three. Possibly because of length? The story went by WAY too fast and could have used some more pages for us to get to know the characters.
- Also this was some pretty hardcore insta-love which I sometimes like but not in this case.
August 31, 2017
Breakaway by CateCameron is a delightful YA contemporary romance. I love this genre, but Dawn, the female lead got on my nerves. I understand why she was so set in her beliefs, but it went on a little too long for me. Loved Logan, the male lead, which made it worth reading.
This review is based on the ARC provided by the author and/or the publisher via NetGalley in exchange for my honest opinion.
This review is based on the ARC provided by the author and/or the publisher via NetGalley in exchange for my honest opinion.
August 15, 2017
This was such a cute and quick read. I liked how the point of views alternated between the two main characters. It was such a great read. I loved it.
October 9, 2017
I’m so up and down with the Corrigan Falls series. Didn’t like the first book much at all, loved the second and third and was iffy with this one.
My big issue with this one was that I didn’t understand or care for Dawn. At all. I found her to be so controlling and kinda judgemental. Right so, you dated a hockey player and you let your life become consumed by everything that came with it, boo-friggin-hoo. Only having close friendships in the book with people who also don’t like hockey and vowing never to date anyone or get to know anyone because they also play hockey is just beyond immature. The description and her appearance in one of the other books, made her sound like she was gonna be this confident bad-ass and instead she was an angsty whiner who had an excuse for everything. Such a letdown.
Logan was almost too sweet for me that it was bordering on cringey but he was nowhere near as unbearable as Dawn. I think he actually complimented her character well, he was so good for her because he balanced out all of her negativity by being optimistic and happy all the time. Logan also had so much going on in his life with his backstory that Dawn’s own story fell flat in comparison.
As for their relationship, I think it all started a little too quickly. I would’ve preferred more time to have been taken establishing their attraction to one another and building on chemistry, instead it went full throttle into all consuming puppy love within a couple of chapters, which I just cannot buy into it.
I really do love Cate Cameron’s writing style and the voices she’s able to give her characters, they always manage to seem like real people. Sometimes I just don’t connect with the characters themselves though and unfortunately this is one of those times, it’s one of the more forgettable books in the series. I’d recommend Playing Defence or Winging it instead.
My big issue with this one was that I didn’t understand or care for Dawn. At all. I found her to be so controlling and kinda judgemental. Right so, you dated a hockey player and you let your life become consumed by everything that came with it, boo-friggin-hoo. Only having close friendships in the book with people who also don’t like hockey and vowing never to date anyone or get to know anyone because they also play hockey is just beyond immature. The description and her appearance in one of the other books, made her sound like she was gonna be this confident bad-ass and instead she was an angsty whiner who had an excuse for everything. Such a letdown.
Logan was almost too sweet for me that it was bordering on cringey but he was nowhere near as unbearable as Dawn. I think he actually complimented her character well, he was so good for her because he balanced out all of her negativity by being optimistic and happy all the time. Logan also had so much going on in his life with his backstory that Dawn’s own story fell flat in comparison.
As for their relationship, I think it all started a little too quickly. I would’ve preferred more time to have been taken establishing their attraction to one another and building on chemistry, instead it went full throttle into all consuming puppy love within a couple of chapters, which I just cannot buy into it.
I really do love Cate Cameron’s writing style and the voices she’s able to give her characters, they always manage to seem like real people. Sometimes I just don’t connect with the characters themselves though and unfortunately this is one of those times, it’s one of the more forgettable books in the series. I’d recommend Playing Defence or Winging it instead.
August 8, 2017
Eighteen-year-old NHL player Logan Balanchuk came to Corrigan Falls to distract himself from his career-ending injury. He doesn’t want to even hear the word “hockey,” so when he meets Dawn, a beautiful, free-spirited girl who goes skinny-dipping instead of watching the draft, he’s intrigued.
Dawn is happy to be a distraction, happy to have an adventurous summer romance with the dashing guy from the big city. She’s busy working three jobs and counting the days until she can move away from her tiny, hockey-obsessed town. Plus, she’s already done her time as a hockey player’s girlfriend—now she wants to live her own life and have her own adventures. But as things heat up with Logan, she realizes they aren’t as no-strings-attached as she thought
I really enjoy reading sports romance books, especially hockey romance. They have always been my top picks. So when I read this book I was a little disappointed with the characters, I kept hoping for more. More about Logan, more about Dawn, more all the way around. I didn't really feel like I was connected to them that much. Even though I felt slightly disappointed I still mostly enjoyed the book. This is the first book I have read by Cate Cameron. Even though this was not one of my top favorites, I will definitely will try another book in the series, maybe that's how they all are? Quick in and out type reads, nothing to in depth or involved.
Thanks to Cate Cameron and netgalley for the ARC in exchange for an honest review
Dawn is happy to be a distraction, happy to have an adventurous summer romance with the dashing guy from the big city. She’s busy working three jobs and counting the days until she can move away from her tiny, hockey-obsessed town. Plus, she’s already done her time as a hockey player’s girlfriend—now she wants to live her own life and have her own adventures. But as things heat up with Logan, she realizes they aren’t as no-strings-attached as she thought
I really enjoy reading sports romance books, especially hockey romance. They have always been my top picks. So when I read this book I was a little disappointed with the characters, I kept hoping for more. More about Logan, more about Dawn, more all the way around. I didn't really feel like I was connected to them that much. Even though I felt slightly disappointed I still mostly enjoyed the book. This is the first book I have read by Cate Cameron. Even though this was not one of my top favorites, I will definitely will try another book in the series, maybe that's how they all are? Quick in and out type reads, nothing to in depth or involved.
Thanks to Cate Cameron and netgalley for the ARC in exchange for an honest review
August 15, 2017
Dawn is in crisis because of all the pressure her parents are putting on her for breaking up withToby, star of her town's hockey team. She finished because she tired of just being Toby's girlfriend, she wants to have her own identity and strength, does not want to live in the shadows of her boyfriend and is tired of just talking about hockey in her city. Getting ready to go to college, she works in 3 different jobs to have money to afford her dream.
Logan is in town to work in a summer camp, after he was seriously injured in a hockey game, he does not want to talk about the tragic way that his dreams was destroyed .
The two end up getting to know each other and the attraction is strong, as they know each other they discover that this summer romance may be something more. But when a news reaches them, everything can change.
I really enjoyed the plot, the characters and the way Logan fights for what he really loves, but Dawn got me a little tired with her idea of not dating a hockey player.
I loved the epilogue and the title.
THE BOOK HAS GREAT MESSAGES of strength, love and resilience.
Logan is in town to work in a summer camp, after he was seriously injured in a hockey game, he does not want to talk about the tragic way that his dreams was destroyed .
The two end up getting to know each other and the attraction is strong, as they know each other they discover that this summer romance may be something more. But when a news reaches them, everything can change.
I really enjoyed the plot, the characters and the way Logan fights for what he really loves, but Dawn got me a little tired with her idea of not dating a hockey player.
I loved the epilogue and the title.
THE BOOK HAS GREAT MESSAGES of strength, love and resilience.
October 13, 2017
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Breakaway by Cate Cameron is the fourth book in the Corrigan Falls Raiders series. I had not read any of the other novels in the series, but that did not hinder my enjoyment of the book. Fans of the series will love the appearance of the main characters from the other books, but the author explains who they are well enough that you do not need to read the previous books. Anyway, Breakaway stars Dawn, who is tired of being in the shadow and wants nothing to do with hockey, and Logan, who injured himself in his first NFL game and has been forced to give up the sport he loves. This is a pretty short book, so the romance heated up very quickly. It was definitely a case of insta-love, but the characters did exhibit growth and acted maturely in their relationship instead of blaming the other person and causing unnecessary drama. I recommend this series for fans of Miranda Keneally’s sport romances!
*This ARC was provided to me by the publisher through NetGalley in exchange for a honest review.*
Breakaway by Cate Cameron is the fourth book in the Corrigan Falls Raiders series. I had not read any of the other novels in the series, but that did not hinder my enjoyment of the book. Fans of the series will love the appearance of the main characters from the other books, but the author explains who they are well enough that you do not need to read the previous books. Anyway, Breakaway stars Dawn, who is tired of being in the shadow and wants nothing to do with hockey, and Logan, who injured himself in his first NFL game and has been forced to give up the sport he loves. This is a pretty short book, so the romance heated up very quickly. It was definitely a case of insta-love, but the characters did exhibit growth and acted maturely in their relationship instead of blaming the other person and causing unnecessary drama. I recommend this series for fans of Miranda Keneally’s sport romances!
*This ARC was provided to me by the publisher through NetGalley in exchange for a honest review.*
July 22, 2017
ARC provided by Netgalley in exchange for a review.
3.5 Stars
This is a cute boy-meets-girl novel. Dawn and Logan are both teenagers in transitional phases of their lives and aren't quite sure what the future holds for them. Dawn is only sure that she wants to leave for college, while Logan (a former-injured-NHL-star) has a bum knee that he thinks has ended his hockey career. They meet in the small town where Dawn lives and they begin what Dawn believes to be a summer fling.
While I liked this book, I thought that Dawn was a little underdeveloped. While she had her reasons for not wanting to be a superstar's girlfriend, I think she stuck to her guns a little too hard. I don't think her viewpoint or way of thinking about life really changed over the course of the novel and then at the end, it's like she did a 180 degree turn and now she's ok with everything going on with Logan. I feel like she wouldn't have come to that conclusion so quickly.
Other than that, I liked the premise of the novel and I also love Logan and the secondary characters!
3.5 Stars
This is a cute boy-meets-girl novel. Dawn and Logan are both teenagers in transitional phases of their lives and aren't quite sure what the future holds for them. Dawn is only sure that she wants to leave for college, while Logan (a former-injured-NHL-star) has a bum knee that he thinks has ended his hockey career. They meet in the small town where Dawn lives and they begin what Dawn believes to be a summer fling.
While I liked this book, I thought that Dawn was a little underdeveloped. While she had her reasons for not wanting to be a superstar's girlfriend, I think she stuck to her guns a little too hard. I don't think her viewpoint or way of thinking about life really changed over the course of the novel and then at the end, it's like she did a 180 degree turn and now she's ok with everything going on with Logan. I feel like she wouldn't have come to that conclusion so quickly.
Other than that, I liked the premise of the novel and I also love Logan and the secondary characters!
July 26, 2017
I received this book via NetGallery in exchange for my honest review.
This book was just ok for me. I really liked both Logan and Dawn but didn't really feel the connection between them. There were times when they were having a conversation and I was a bit lost as to what they were actually get at. I didn't like that Dawn was so anti hockey. I get where she was coming from but I think she took it a bit far sometimes.
This is the first in this series that I have read.
This book was just ok for me. I really liked both Logan and Dawn but didn't really feel the connection between them. There were times when they were having a conversation and I was a bit lost as to what they were actually get at. I didn't like that Dawn was so anti hockey. I get where she was coming from but I think she took it a bit far sometimes.
This is the first in this series that I have read.
August 11, 2017
DNF at 47%
I rarely DNF books. I hate doing it, if I feel like I won't like a book, I put it down and pick it up again later. But this won't be the case with Breakaway.
I should have loved this one, it's an ice hockey book. But, it all just fell flat for me. The romance was way to quick. And I had no connection with the characters or any of the storyline. I was also really looking forward to it.
I rarely DNF books. I hate doing it, if I feel like I won't like a book, I put it down and pick it up again later. But this won't be the case with Breakaway.
I should have loved this one, it's an ice hockey book. But, it all just fell flat for me. The romance was way to quick. And I had no connection with the characters or any of the storyline. I was also really looking forward to it.
May 18, 2018
Dawn broke up with Toby Cooper and she is glad to be done with hockey. Logan injured his knee and his hockey career should be over. Dawn and Logan seem to have a great thing going but how long can this non-hockey world last?
Spoilers...
Logan starts to recover. Dawn isn't sure she can be the hockey girlfriend again so she hits a mental wall with Logan. Dawn has to decide whether or not to trust Logan enough in order to endure hockey.
Spoilers...
Logan starts to recover. Dawn isn't sure she can be the hockey girlfriend again so she hits a mental wall with Logan. Dawn has to decide whether or not to trust Logan enough in order to endure hockey.
April 30, 2021
3 of the 4 novels in this series were insta-love. The one that wasn't insta-love was, instead, friends-to-insta-love!! This is why I didn't enjoy this series as much as I could have. My least favourite was book 1. The others were better, but not great. This 4th book was good as an overall conclusion to the series, but this particular romance/couple by itself wasn't the least bit convincing.
Overall, 4 Stars ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ since I'm not super judgey when it comes to fluff YA Romances.
Overall, 4 Stars ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ since I'm not super judgey when it comes to fluff YA Romances.
This entire review has been hidden because of spoilers.
July 25, 2017
Normally I love all the YA novels about ice hockey or figure skating but I must admit that 'Breakaway' left me highly unimpressed. Swooning moments? No, not really. Gripping plot? Nope. I mean, most of the story was really predictable, no climaxes, no big surprises. I really feel a bit down about it.
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