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Renegades #8
Shot at Love
Everyone needs rules to live by, but are they worth giving up your one shot at love? Luc didn’t mean to fall for his teammate’s little sister. He had no intention of breaking the guy sisters were strictly off limits. Luc knew that breaking the rule could not only destroy a friendship but derail his career. And he didn’t think her brother was bluffing. As soon as Luc found out the gorgeous brunette he’d been eyeing turned out to be his goalie’s sister, he hit the brakes. But then she said those four little I don’t date athletes. Challenge accepted. Now Luc couldn’t get Kassie out of his mind. She was turning his world upside down. This girl was the Juliet to his Romeo, the jelly to his peanut butter, the queen to his king. But how could he prove to her that his reputation was a thing of the past? He was ready to do anything in his power to change her mind. He only hoped her brother didn’t kill him in the process.
404 pages, Kindle Edition
Published December 15, 2017
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About the author
Melody Heck Gatto
29 books129 followersPittsburgh, PA born and raised! I write Spicy Hockey Romance and Cozy Closed-Door Contemporary Romance.
I am a Mom, a Wife, and a dog and cat lover.
I've loved reading and writing since I was small.
My books are cozy with a little spice. Some might be a little fluffy, but sometimes you need that to get away from every day stress!
I am an avid hockey fan. I love my Pittsburgh Penguins! I do plenty of "research" for my books by going to hockey practices and games-I want to make my characters as real as possible.
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I am a Mom, a Wife, and a dog and cat lover.
I've loved reading and writing since I was small.
My books are cozy with a little spice. Some might be a little fluffy, but sometimes you need that to get away from every day stress!
I am an avid hockey fan. I love my Pittsburgh Penguins! I do plenty of "research" for my books by going to hockey practices and games-I want to make my characters as real as possible.
Facebook page: http://www.Facebook.com/AuthorMelodyH...
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January 15, 2021
Shot At Love was the eighth book in Melody Heck Gatto’s Renegades series.
Luc Marcella was an NHL player on the Pittsburgh Renegades. He was one of the single bachelor players on the team and had a reputation for being a player both on and off the ice. He was still young and building his career so he never expected to find his one and only.
Kassie O’Connor was Kaden O’Connor’s little sister, book six. Kaden had taken over the patriarch role when their father had died and was uber protective of Kassie. The “Bro Code” was in full force with none of his hockey teammates ever allowed to date, or God forbid hook up, with Kassie. His teammates knew it and Kassie new it and it was never a problem until now.
Shot At Love was a long and slow paced read as a slow burn of a forbidden romance. Gatto developed the friendship first with a ton of push and pull about why they could only be friends. Gatto then focused on the many reasons and challenges it was forbidden. And as expected, the drama came to a crescendo with Kaden. As for the characters, I enjoyed Luc the most. I wanted a bit more depth, but I still thoroughly enjoyed him.
Although Shot At Love was part of the bigger series, and we were graced with appearances from many of our past favorites, it could easily be read as a stand-alone. Up next is Body Checked: After the Buzzer.
Luc Marcella was an NHL player on the Pittsburgh Renegades. He was one of the single bachelor players on the team and had a reputation for being a player both on and off the ice. He was still young and building his career so he never expected to find his one and only.
Kassie O’Connor was Kaden O’Connor’s little sister, book six. Kaden had taken over the patriarch role when their father had died and was uber protective of Kassie. The “Bro Code” was in full force with none of his hockey teammates ever allowed to date, or God forbid hook up, with Kassie. His teammates knew it and Kassie new it and it was never a problem until now.
Shot At Love was a long and slow paced read as a slow burn of a forbidden romance. Gatto developed the friendship first with a ton of push and pull about why they could only be friends. Gatto then focused on the many reasons and challenges it was forbidden. And as expected, the drama came to a crescendo with Kaden. As for the characters, I enjoyed Luc the most. I wanted a bit more depth, but I still thoroughly enjoyed him.
Although Shot At Love was part of the bigger series, and we were graced with appearances from many of our past favorites, it could easily be read as a stand-alone. Up next is Body Checked: After the Buzzer.
November 29, 2017
I received a copy of Shot at Love in exchange for an honest review. Big brothers. You can't help but love them, but you certainly can be mad at them. Especially when they're a bit overprotective. Kassie has developed feelings for Luc, but there's a bit of a problem with the fact that he is a teammate of said big brother. As if that's not problem enough, the team has an understood bro code. No dating a sister. Were rules made for a reason or to be bent or even broken? What to do?
Melody continues the exceptional Renegades hockey series with this book. While I found a couple of the scenes to last a bit long for my taste, the desire to read on and find out where the wonderful story was going was much stronger. She pulled in enough of the other characters and their background that you don't need to have read the earlier books in the series to enjoy this one, but I strongly encourage you to do so.
Melody continues the exceptional Renegades hockey series with this book. While I found a couple of the scenes to last a bit long for my taste, the desire to read on and find out where the wonderful story was going was much stronger. She pulled in enough of the other characters and their background that you don't need to have read the earlier books in the series to enjoy this one, but I strongly encourage you to do so.
November 30, 2017
So I was able to read this book because I’m part of Melody’s ARC team. This was by far my favorite book in the series so far. I loved how Luc and Kassie came together. They became friends first which does need to happen. They had to worry about the code but more important was Kass brother and Luc teammate. But I’m glad they decided to well forget about both and to be happy. A few times Kaden did tick me off because he was a jerk! But in the end he saw his sister was all grown up and in love. I also loved that the WAG’s where more in the book and supported the two of them and welcomed Kass with open arms!! I also love that little bits of Pittsburgh in here. This book was series are a must read!!
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December 14, 2017
Although this is book 8 in the series I do think it can be read as a standalone, though the series is fab so I recommend you read all the previous books! This book follows Luc and Kassie, Kassie is the sister of Luc’s team mate so she should be off limits, but his heart wants her. Kassie usually avoids jocks like the plague but there’s just something about Luc that keeps drawing her in. They start off as friends but soon the chemistry between them boils over and they can’t help but fall into each other. What happens when Kassie’s brother Kaden finds out?
I love this series, I loved Luc, I think he’s my favourite so far! I loved that we get to see the relationship between Kassie and Luc grow, you can feel the chemistry between them sizzle the pages. I also loved that we get some actual hockey in these books too! Another fab read from this author.
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I love this series, I loved Luc, I think he’s my favourite so far! I loved that we get to see the relationship between Kassie and Luc grow, you can feel the chemistry between them sizzle the pages. I also loved that we get some actual hockey in these books too! Another fab read from this author.
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December 17, 2017
I love good hockey romance and this book fits the bill. Luc Marcella is my favorite Renegade, so far. Well, maybe not. I might have to go back and read the rest of the series again just to be on the safe side. But, for now, Luc is it. He’s a hot, young hockey player not looking for love when love finds him. Always, the best way to get love. And I loved that Kassie was Kaden’s sister and tried to resist Luc because she didn’t want to cause trouble for Luc. Luc is irresistible to Kassie, though. It was a very sweet love story with a good dose of hockey thrown in. Looking forward to the next one! I received this book as an ARC in exchange for an honest review.
June 30, 2021
Another great addition to the series! This is Luc and Kassie's story. The author does a fantastic job developing the relationship and paints her scenes perfectly. The problem , She's his teammates little sister and off limits and also doesn't date athletes. None of this stops him though. I loved watching them come together despite all of those obstacles. It's well written,moves fluidly and is an entertaining read.
I voluntarily reviewed an ARC of this book. All opinions in this review are my own and freely given.
I voluntarily reviewed an ARC of this book. All opinions in this review are my own and freely given.
September 8, 2020
A bit too slow and draggy in parts, with most of the plot/drama related to the brother, who was borderline ridiculous. The romance was sweet enough, but ultimately still missing something, dunno.
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