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Nashville Sound #1
Face Off: Emile
USA TODAY bestselling author Alicia Hunter Pace launches a brand-new sports romance series, Nashville Sound, featuring some fan favorites finding true love.
Emile Giroux has vowed he will be everything his stepfather is not: cultured, charming, sophisticated, and—above all else—a rich, successful NHL star. One of the top goalies in the league, the French Canadian strives for more, still haunted by his troubled childhood.
Amy Callahan was a freelance professional organizer until an ambitious, domineering boyfriend took over her life and cleaned out her bank account. Once indispensable to the stars, Amy now finds herself with no money, no house, no phone, and nowhere to go.
When Emile finds Amy literally kicked to the curb, he seizes his latest chance to rescue a damsel in distress—only Amy doesn’t want to play that game. In fact, she’s determined to put men on ice in her life permanently. Can they find a way to let love win?
Sensuality Level: Sensual
Emile Giroux has vowed he will be everything his stepfather is not: cultured, charming, sophisticated, and—above all else—a rich, successful NHL star. One of the top goalies in the league, the French Canadian strives for more, still haunted by his troubled childhood.
Amy Callahan was a freelance professional organizer until an ambitious, domineering boyfriend took over her life and cleaned out her bank account. Once indispensable to the stars, Amy now finds herself with no money, no house, no phone, and nowhere to go.
When Emile finds Amy literally kicked to the curb, he seizes his latest chance to rescue a damsel in distress—only Amy doesn’t want to play that game. In fact, she’s determined to put men on ice in her life permanently. Can they find a way to let love win?
Sensuality Level: Sensual
242 pages, Kindle Edition
Published July 24, 2017
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About the author
Alicia Hunter Pace
59 books116 followersAs Alicia Hunter Pace, Stephanie Jones and Jean Hovey write contemporary romantic comedy and light fantasy with a distinct southern voice.
Stephanie lives in Jasper, AL, where she teaches third grade and wishes for a bigger bookstore. She is a native Alabamian who likes football, civil war history, and people who follow the rules. She is happy to provide a list of said rules to anyone who needs them.
Jean, a former public librarian, lives in Decatur, AL, with her husband in a hundred-year-old house that always wants something from her. She likes to cook but has discovered the joy of Mrs. Paul's fish fillets since becoming a writer.
Stephanie lives in Jasper, AL, where she teaches third grade and wishes for a bigger bookstore. She is a native Alabamian who likes football, civil war history, and people who follow the rules. She is happy to provide a list of said rules to anyone who needs them.
Jean, a former public librarian, lives in Decatur, AL, with her husband in a hundred-year-old house that always wants something from her. She likes to cook but has discovered the joy of Mrs. Paul's fish fillets since becoming a writer.
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July 21, 2017
I have never smiled as much as I did while reading Alicia Hunter Pace’s, Face Off: Emile. This is the perfect feel good book with a perfect hero.
Amy has been abandoned with nothing but the clothes on her back, a phone that won’t work, credit and debit cards that are worthless, and $84.38. She’s worried, alone and confused. Emile is just the kind of guy to stop and help a distressed female, especially since the parking space in front of her is available. He’s a rescuer and he sets out to right the wrongs that have been dealt to her.
Amy is definitely broken and struggling to find her way as well as building up resistance against anything that might take away her independence again. Emile knew that he had been searching for his happy ever after but despite a few good women in his life he had yet to find it. He begins to see that in Amy.
I absolutely loved Emile! So many heroes are described as being charming and sweet but Emile is the pure definition of the words. He is French Canadian and speaks with a stilted formal accent that just about pushed me over the edge of never coming out of this book again. He often confused his idioms which just endeared him to me more. However, despite being all of that, at the heart of him is his desire not only for Amy, but to protect her and bring her away from the hurt and mistrust she experienced from her ex.
I was already deeply in love with this hero but when I reached the end and he presented his “grand gesture” I wanted to laugh and cry and throw my arms around him. I’ve never read such an incredibly heart felt declaration.
Ladies, do not dally. Get to one clicking.
ARC provided through NetGalley and gosh dang it I’m so glad I got one!
Dual POV
Safe
Possible Triggers – some abuse off page that is mentioned
Push and pull - some but completely understandable considering what she has gone through
Amy has been abandoned with nothing but the clothes on her back, a phone that won’t work, credit and debit cards that are worthless, and $84.38. She’s worried, alone and confused. Emile is just the kind of guy to stop and help a distressed female, especially since the parking space in front of her is available. He’s a rescuer and he sets out to right the wrongs that have been dealt to her.
Amy is definitely broken and struggling to find her way as well as building up resistance against anything that might take away her independence again. Emile knew that he had been searching for his happy ever after but despite a few good women in his life he had yet to find it. He begins to see that in Amy.
I absolutely loved Emile! So many heroes are described as being charming and sweet but Emile is the pure definition of the words. He is French Canadian and speaks with a stilted formal accent that just about pushed me over the edge of never coming out of this book again. He often confused his idioms which just endeared him to me more. However, despite being all of that, at the heart of him is his desire not only for Amy, but to protect her and bring her away from the hurt and mistrust she experienced from her ex.
I was already deeply in love with this hero but when I reached the end and he presented his “grand gesture” I wanted to laugh and cry and throw my arms around him. I’ve never read such an incredibly heart felt declaration.
Ladies, do not dally. Get to one clicking.
ARC provided through NetGalley and gosh dang it I’m so glad I got one!
Dual POV
Safe
Possible Triggers – some abuse off page that is mentioned
Push and pull - some but completely understandable considering what she has gone through
October 10, 2017
This was quite the little gem and I must thank my friend Carla for insisting that I read it. I have never read this author duo but I sure will be stalking them for the next book. I loved it!
Emile was such a joy to read about. He was so charming and just cute with his accent and how clueless he was at times. He made for a very charming Hero.
I was horrified on Amy's behalf over what her ex did to her. I hated that she felt she had to guard herself so much with Emile because of her ex, but it wasn't so bad that it ruined the book for me.
I really liked this couple and wish there was an epilogue. I'm hoping that the reason there wasn't one was because we will continue to see them in the next book in the series.
I highly recommend this fun, sports romance story. ARC provided by NetGalley.
Emile was such a joy to read about. He was so charming and just cute with his accent and how clueless he was at times. He made for a very charming Hero.
I was horrified on Amy's behalf over what her ex did to her. I hated that she felt she had to guard herself so much with Emile because of her ex, but it wasn't so bad that it ruined the book for me.
I really liked this couple and wish there was an epilogue. I'm hoping that the reason there wasn't one was because we will continue to see them in the next book in the series.
I highly recommend this fun, sports romance story. ARC provided by NetGalley.
August 17, 2017
This was a nice read but there was something that held it back from more stars for me. Maybe I thought the heroine was just too dumb and yet at the same time hard headed. She got taken by the ex and was just to embarrassed to go after him even to get her stuff back let alone 5 million dollars? The hero while sweet was a little unbelievably sweet. I enjoyed that the author wrote him as speaking in rhythm which showed he was a native French speaker. I wondered though if after living in the US since he was 11, would that be realistic? Most people who learn a language young become fully fluent and don't retain speech patterns from a childhood language. That could have been fixed with just a small change to his backstory about where he had been fostered.
Still it was a pleasant read and flowed smoothly. I like this author's style on the whole.
Still it was a pleasant read and flowed smoothly. I like this author's style on the whole.
September 13, 2017
Received an ARC for my fair review for netgalley. I loved Emile, Amy not so much. Emile was the sweetest guy ever, and he did so much for her, and she did not deserve him, she made him pay for what her idiot previous boyfriend did to her, even when Emile's sister Gabrielle told her not to make Emile pay for it. Her own grandmother did not understand why she was mad at Emile. Who in their right minds, does not go after five million dollars, come on, you expect us to believe that? You are just going to be like, ok, no problem, no that is ridiculous. Then you also find out, that said boyfriend, kicks you out, and now you are homeless, broke and he gets married, the very next day, and you are going to say nothing, do nothing, and we are supposed to believe that she is a smart person, oh hell no. Then the one person that does help you Emile, gives you a shirt that actually symbolizes something to him, and you shred it!!! That was so disrespectful, you did not have to do that, to him, you reacted, but not to your ass of an ex. The only reason, that I did not give this book a two star, was because of Emile, however I sure hope that this author was not seriously trying to give us a lesson, because she failed horribly. Emile, should not have been the one penalized, for helping out a very lost person.
June 23, 2021
Exception is that she is in another relationship in the beginning.
I thought Emile was hilarious! I thought his inner musings were so funny!
Amy...well...she is not a heroine I prefer. a bit of a doormat. head in the sand...and at times up her own ass.
Emile carries the story!
But it is still enjoyable and pretty fun to read. And i love hockey!
I thought Emile was hilarious! I thought his inner musings were so funny!
Amy...well...she is not a heroine I prefer. a bit of a doormat. head in the sand...and at times up her own ass.
Emile carries the story!
But it is still enjoyable and pretty fun to read. And i love hockey!
July 13, 2017
Meh.
When the descriptor says Sensuality Level: Sensual, I'm thinking this'll be a more sophisticated book. But this story started off with such wide-eyed innocence, happy-go-lucky, backwards thinking it was almost a DNF. That other characters had to insist that the heroine was "smart," was very sad. Had the author demonstrated that she is smart, that would've been better. Despite listing her accomplishments, I just didn't think Amy demonstrated any backbone or brains at the beginning. Overall, I just did not get any depth from the characters.
Poor Emile was relegated to speaking a lot of rough English and French. As a teen, he lived and trained in N Dakota and has been US-based for 14 years. There are plenty of bilingual folks I know and admire (including proud Quebecoise), but I've yet to meet anyone as caricatured as Emile. However, am hopeful for more depth when the author gets to his sister Gabriella's story since they hinted there was more to her than meets the eye.
And as for that sensuality... it was kind of awkward to envision. I get the agility of an athlete, I mean the guy can do splits, I just did not get the feels in the emotional connection. And in case that's not clear to any of us readers, we're just told it's the best sex ever. The authors are light on emotional descriptors and prefer to tell you. I like a story that tells the journey and I wish the authors dug deep to come up with words that would've transported me.
The sneak peek of the 2nd book in the series sounds way better, but I don't know if I'll put the time in after a very rocky intro to the world of Nashville Sound.
When the descriptor says Sensuality Level: Sensual, I'm thinking this'll be a more sophisticated book. But this story started off with such wide-eyed innocence, happy-go-lucky, backwards thinking it was almost a DNF. That other characters had to insist that the heroine was "smart," was very sad. Had the author demonstrated that she is smart, that would've been better. Despite listing her accomplishments, I just didn't think Amy demonstrated any backbone or brains at the beginning. Overall, I just did not get any depth from the characters.
Poor Emile was relegated to speaking a lot of rough English and French. As a teen, he lived and trained in N Dakota and has been US-based for 14 years. There are plenty of bilingual folks I know and admire (including proud Quebecoise), but I've yet to meet anyone as caricatured as Emile. However, am hopeful for more depth when the author gets to his sister Gabriella's story since they hinted there was more to her than meets the eye.
And as for that sensuality... it was kind of awkward to envision. I get the agility of an athlete, I mean the guy can do splits, I just did not get the feels in the emotional connection. And in case that's not clear to any of us readers, we're just told it's the best sex ever. The authors are light on emotional descriptors and prefer to tell you. I like a story that tells the journey and I wish the authors dug deep to come up with words that would've transported me.
The sneak peek of the 2nd book in the series sounds way better, but I don't know if I'll put the time in after a very rocky intro to the world of Nashville Sound.
dnf
December 28, 2022DNF @ 44%
I could get past the 3rd person POV, but the heroine was was too dumb. Her boyfriend stole all her money and she knows where he is but doesn’t want to go after him?
When she’s left with no money, Emile (MMC) offers to help her out. She won’t go to her parents because she’s embarrassed, so she’d rather go to a homeless shelter? 🙈
But the last straw was how she randomly came into Emile. There was zero chemistry between them and all of a sudden she sees him bend over into the fridge in his Lululemon pants and has to rub her hands up his thighs? 🫣
Also there are 14 references to Pottery Barn. 😂 🤔
I could get past the 3rd person POV, but the heroine was was too dumb. Her boyfriend stole all her money and she knows where he is but doesn’t want to go after him?
When she’s left with no money, Emile (MMC) offers to help her out. She won’t go to her parents because she’s embarrassed, so she’d rather go to a homeless shelter? 🙈
But the last straw was how she randomly came into Emile. There was zero chemistry between them and all of a sudden she sees him bend over into the fridge in his Lululemon pants and has to rub her hands up his thighs? 🫣
Also there are 14 references to Pottery Barn. 😂 🤔
July 14, 2017
Once I started this book I could not put it down. Amy's story had me reading faster than I ever have just so I could find out what would happen. She was literally abandoned by her boyfriend, even though it is shown throughout the book that's she's an amazing woman and character. She is "saved" by Nashville Sound's goalie Emile and then she tries to put her life back together. I don't think people usually label hockey players as "adorable", but I found Emile to be really freaking adorable. His English (his second language after French) is really endearing and the way he is with babies and everyone in his life is amazing.
I think this might be my new favorite hockey romance. It had just the right ratio of hockey to romance. Some other books will have too much hockey or too little hockey, but this was perfect.
I think this might be my new favorite hockey romance. It had just the right ratio of hockey to romance. Some other books will have too much hockey or too little hockey, but this was perfect.
June 29, 2017
It has been a very long time since a story has evoked such strong heartfelt emotions as did Face Off. Emile had a genuineness to him that was so endearing. Often times he seemed almost childlike in his beliefs...because they were unblemished and completely unself-serving. He had a pureness of heart.
Emile and Amy were a perfectly suited pair whose desires to help each other came from a place of respect and caring. Though it took Emile a bit longer to come to terms with Amy's needs, he provided her with shelter from her storm without asking for anything in return...a rarity. It took Amy even longer to let herself be cared for again...both physically and emotionally.
When Emile achieved clarity and understanding about Amy's needs, it was priceless. Her accepting his gift of understanding brought me tears.
Any author who is able to pack this much emotion into one story and create such memorable characters is one I will put on my watch list.
This ARC book was complimentary, provided by the Publisher and Netgally, I am voluntarily providing my honest review.
Emile and Amy were a perfectly suited pair whose desires to help each other came from a place of respect and caring. Though it took Emile a bit longer to come to terms with Amy's needs, he provided her with shelter from her storm without asking for anything in return...a rarity. It took Amy even longer to let herself be cared for again...both physically and emotionally.
When Emile achieved clarity and understanding about Amy's needs, it was priceless. Her accepting his gift of understanding brought me tears.
Any author who is able to pack this much emotion into one story and create such memorable characters is one I will put on my watch list.
This ARC book was complimentary, provided by the Publisher and Netgally, I am voluntarily providing my honest review.
July 3, 2017
Just when you thought things were finally looking up and your boyfriend is paying attention to you that you're completely blindsided with abandonment. Amy had every single detail mapped out but nothing prepared her for meeting Emile. He was her knight in shining armor provided safe harbor. After learning her boyfriend Cameron had taken advantage of her Amy did what she could to survive. Not willing to make waves she wanted to everything in the past. The only thing is Emile will not stand blindly by and let Amy continue to suffer from her past.
July 4, 2017
Emile is one cocky man, “many would not be embarrassed to be my girlfriend. Many would have been happy to see me stop the puck with my crotch.” I liked this book, although cocky Emile was quite caring and sweet.
October 3, 2017
I love sports romance and Emile was the kindest, sweetest guy you could meet, definitely not the arrogant, sexy, bad boy, young top athlete's are usually depicted as.
I really liked him, it was hard not too! Amy, well she drove me nuts. She'd just been dumped on by her now ex boyfriend and refuses to make him pay for stealing her 5 million dollars, leaving her homeless and with out even a change of clothes....and then she practically throws everything Emile offers to help her back in his face, how this dumb woman was so successful in business is beyond me
I liked Emile very much, yes, he may have disregarded her wishes, but that could have been talked over and rectified, Amy not so much, she came across as a bit of a b*tch, and ultimately Emile was indirectly made to suffer for the wrongs caused by her ex and she over reacted to everything, I mean every time he tried to please or help her, she'd throw it back in his face. I really would like to say I enjoyed this story....not so much....I found my self wanting to shout out "Come on, give the guy a break" and "Damn! Poor guy", far to often, so just squeezes 3 stars.
I really liked him, it was hard not too! Amy, well she drove me nuts. She'd just been dumped on by her now ex boyfriend and refuses to make him pay for stealing her 5 million dollars, leaving her homeless and with out even a change of clothes....and then she practically throws everything Emile offers to help her back in his face, how this dumb woman was so successful in business is beyond me
I liked Emile very much, yes, he may have disregarded her wishes, but that could have been talked over and rectified, Amy not so much, she came across as a bit of a b*tch, and ultimately Emile was indirectly made to suffer for the wrongs caused by her ex and she over reacted to everything, I mean every time he tried to please or help her, she'd throw it back in his face. I really would like to say I enjoyed this story....not so much....I found my self wanting to shout out "Come on, give the guy a break" and "Damn! Poor guy", far to often, so just squeezes 3 stars.
July 18, 2017
I try not to have preconceived expectations of a book, but must admit that this story was a let down.
While the sport aspect of the story was good, and Emile’s character held his own for the most part, Amy’s character was hard to warm to; she was weak and her persona seemed underdeveloped.
An average read at best for me, but may appeal to others.
While the sport aspect of the story was good, and Emile’s character held his own for the most part, Amy’s character was hard to warm to; she was weak and her persona seemed underdeveloped.
An average read at best for me, but may appeal to others.
October 14, 2020
Fantastic story!💜
More than just another hockey romance.
Wow!! This book made me want to scream, laugh, cry & swoon. From the beginning to the end it’s a page turner. You will love these characters.
The narration was absolutely perfect. Andrew Eiden was so sexy with his accent.
This is book 1 and can be read as a standalone.
I highly recommend this book!
Sisters Spotlight 💜
More than just another hockey romance.
Wow!! This book made me want to scream, laugh, cry & swoon. From the beginning to the end it’s a page turner. You will love these characters.
The narration was absolutely perfect. Andrew Eiden was so sexy with his accent.
This is book 1 and can be read as a standalone.
I highly recommend this book!
Sisters Spotlight 💜
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July 11, 2017review of come
November 2, 2019
Got more friend vibes but ok
3.3
3.3
September 6, 2017
You met Amy Callahan at the beginning of the book and you are drawn to her. Shortly after the book begins she is left high and dry by her live-in boyfriend. She is also penniless, homeless, and the guy sold her car. He also stole the 5 million she got for selling her company. Now sitting at a bench Hockey Goalie Emile Giroux who plays for Nashville sees her and remembers her from earlier in the day when he was in his teammate’s wife store. Now wondering why she is just sitting outside he stops and this begins her journey of finding out how bad it is when she realizes that they live in the same apartment building. The thing is her apartment has been sold and they find out that her ex started everything s month ago. Now nowhere to go Emile says she can stay with him and eventually hires her as a personal assistant. All is going well until she finds out that her ex got married and she has told Emile not to do anything, but he does. When she receives all of her personal belongings back, yes her ex took everything. All she had was the cloths on her back and $84.36. So she called her father in Georgia to come and get her which he did, and took her back to the families peach farm. Now Emile had to first figure out what he did and then where she went. I really enjoyed this story, from Emile’s sister, to the trainer and his stories about him and his wife. A very good story and the hockey action was good as well. Overall a very good book. I got this book from Netgalley.com I gave it 5 stars. Follow us at www.1rad-readerreviews.com
July 13, 2017
I was graciously provided an ARC of this title by Netgalley and the publisher and an honest review.
This are my personal thoughts and feelings towards Face-Off/Emile.
This is my first novel written by the writing team known as Alicia Hunter Pace and it was a very close DNF.
While the description of this book showed much promise, I had a very difficult time connecting to the characters, Emile and Amy.
I like for my stories to 'show me' not 'tell me'. This story was very much told. We were told how very smart each Emile and Amy were, but both made decisions which begged to differ. We were told how the characters felt about each other, not even by them, but by supporting characters. Although Emile did show good intentions, while Amy just showed she was immature and crazy. We were told how amazing their moments of intimacy were, when, while reading, they just seemed awkward and unrealistic.
This are my personal thoughts and feelings towards Face-Off/Emile.
This is my first novel written by the writing team known as Alicia Hunter Pace and it was a very close DNF.
While the description of this book showed much promise, I had a very difficult time connecting to the characters, Emile and Amy.
I like for my stories to 'show me' not 'tell me'. This story was very much told. We were told how very smart each Emile and Amy were, but both made decisions which begged to differ. We were told how the characters felt about each other, not even by them, but by supporting characters. Although Emile did show good intentions, while Amy just showed she was immature and crazy. We were told how amazing their moments of intimacy were, when, while reading, they just seemed awkward and unrealistic.
This entire review has been hidden because of spoilers.
July 25, 2017
Face Off was an enjoyable read and drew you in from the very beginning. Amy is pretty much abandoned with nothing more than her clothes in her back and a few bucks in her purse. Her credit and debit cards and phone aren't working and she's worried and confused over so many things. Emile sees amy sitting outside a store and stops to help. He's the type of guy who loves to be the rescuer and helps Amy find her way and helps get he questions answered. Amy has vowed never to lean on another man, to be independent and of course Emile wants to help Amy as much as he can. Emile is a strong, lovable alpha male that you instantly fall in love with. As Emile and Amy spend time together, they realize they have feelings for each other. But when Emile steps over a line trying to help Amy, will she end it all? I absolutely LOVED this book, I didn't want to put it down once I started it. I am looking forward to more in this series!
July 21, 2017
This is my first book by this writing duo. I love to read Sports Romance books, especially if they are about hockey. Needless to say I have read ALOT of these books. Face Off is not one of my favourites, but I did quite enjoy it. I liked Emile, he has a sense of innocence about him even though his childhood was just horrific.
If I knew Amy in person, I would not be her friend. She seems too much hard work and very set in her ways. She seems to live her life very black & white, no grey areas, and I think some of the best things in life are in those grey areas.
The writing was great, and the storyline flowed really well. All in all this is a good book and I will continue reading this series.
I voluntarily reviewed an advanced readers copy of this book via Netgalley
If I knew Amy in person, I would not be her friend. She seems too much hard work and very set in her ways. She seems to live her life very black & white, no grey areas, and I think some of the best things in life are in those grey areas.
The writing was great, and the storyline flowed really well. All in all this is a good book and I will continue reading this series.
I voluntarily reviewed an advanced readers copy of this book via Netgalley
July 10, 2017
Amy's boyfriend takes her on a day trip to a nearby town she has wanted to visit for quite some time. She thinks he is finally trying again after months of distance. Instead he abandons her there and steals all of her money and personal belongings. Emile is the goaltender of the local NHL team who swoops in wanting to save her. But Amy doesn't want to be saved. She just wants to move on.
I love hockey romances and am so excited to discover a series that is well written and engaging. The characters of Emile and Amy were were fleshed out and their conflict made sense. It was not just something thrown in to create tension. Honestly I liked everything about this book and will keep an eye out for the books in the series.
I love hockey romances and am so excited to discover a series that is well written and engaging. The characters of Emile and Amy were were fleshed out and their conflict made sense. It was not just something thrown in to create tension. Honestly I liked everything about this book and will keep an eye out for the books in the series.
September 29, 2017
I hate injustice. I hate people who commit crimes against other people and then waltz away better for it. I also hate people who are martyrs to their own poor judgment; people who are victimized then wallow in their own culpability and are not strong enough or smart enough to seek justice. Amy, the victim of the story (I refused to call this sad sack a heroine) is a woman who is supposed to be smart and together. She is not. She is an exercise in bad judgement compounded by pure wimpiness of spirit.
I have read most of Alicia Hunter Pace's books and I have liked them all, until now. I will read the next book in the series and hope Amy plays an extremely limited role in it.
I have read most of Alicia Hunter Pace's books and I have liked them all, until now. I will read the next book in the series and hope Amy plays an extremely limited role in it.
July 28, 2017
I'm so glad that I got to read this sweet, sad & funny story. This was my first read by author Alicia Hunter Pace & it won't be the last. I really enjoyed this story of love out of the ashes of a destroyed life. Amy & Emile were total opposites but when they got together the sparks flew & burned up a storm. This down on their luck story was well written & kept me wanting to read until I finished it. Definitely recommend. I received this book from Net Galley for an honest review.
September 18, 2017
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Great read! I loved the French Kiss, Emile and his innocent good guy appeal, stirred in with a super fit hockey form. #Aliciahunterpace did a great job of making these characters heartfelt and real. You don't have to be a sports buff to get this game because in the end it's sexy and romantic. Great 'till the very end, leaving images lingering of Emile's tight end. This book is sure to satisfy.
Great read! I loved the French Kiss, Emile and his innocent good guy appeal, stirred in with a super fit hockey form. #Aliciahunterpace did a great job of making these characters heartfelt and real. You don't have to be a sports buff to get this game because in the end it's sexy and romantic. Great 'till the very end, leaving images lingering of Emile's tight end. This book is sure to satisfy.
March 14, 2023
super cute yet plenty spice
Emile is so darn adorable. With his broken French, his good man vibes & with his flirt on, he is just so fun! Easy to get his whole French Canadian hockey player with a heart of gold vibe.
Amy started out being more than a bit disappointing as a heroine, being gullible & having plenty of setbacks of her own doing. But I think I got her finally. And yeah, that is one strong, organized lady!
Love the whole hockey player storyline, too!
Emile is so darn adorable. With his broken French, his good man vibes & with his flirt on, he is just so fun! Easy to get his whole French Canadian hockey player with a heart of gold vibe.
Amy started out being more than a bit disappointing as a heroine, being gullible & having plenty of setbacks of her own doing. But I think I got her finally. And yeah, that is one strong, organized lady!
Love the whole hockey player storyline, too!
September 18, 2017
Great read! I loved the French Kiss, Emile and his innocent good guy appeal, stirred in with a super fit hockey form. #Aliciahunterpace did a great job of making these characters heartfelt and real. You don't have to be a sports buff to get this game because in the end it's sexy and romantic. Great 'till the very end, leaving images lingering of Emile's tight end. This book is sure to satisfy.
December 10, 2018
This book was pleasant enough, but I just couldn’t get over the fact that anyone could be that “fine” with all the wrong doings and yet so quick to belittle similar feelings and thoughts when shown to her.
It could have been a very good book. I will read the next one though and hope I these littles peeves of mine aren’t repeated.
It could have been a very good book. I will read the next one though and hope I these littles peeves of mine aren’t repeated.
March 1, 2020
This was ok. I think what I didn’t really like was the unbelievable fact that this woman was just gonna let her douche ex just keep the five million he stole from her. Yeah right. Anyway it was teddy Hamilton so he can read the phone book and I’d like it. And hockey romance is my guilty pleasure of course.
December 17, 2022
Again, ai was introduced to this story because the audiobooks were read by my favourite narrator and I really enjoyed listening to him whispering French into.my headphones, so, extra thanks for that.
When I get an audiobook I get the book too.
I loved Emile and Amy, I'm like how their neuroses compliment each other.
And yeah, I very much enjoyed the assorted just desserts.
When I get an audiobook I get the book too.
I loved Emile and Amy, I'm like how their neuroses compliment each other.
And yeah, I very much enjoyed the assorted just desserts.
October 30, 2017
First book by this author
I love hockey books and this was my first by this author. I was frustrated through parts because she wouldn't stand up for herself but I was happy by the end. I can't wait to read the next in the series.
I love hockey books and this was my first by this author. I was frustrated through parts because she wouldn't stand up for herself but I was happy by the end. I can't wait to read the next in the series.
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