Ice Storm

New York Nighthawks #3

by Tracy Goodwin

Hockey's hottest expansion team is back in the latest Nighthawks novel from the USA Today bestselling author of Ice Hot and Ice Hard.

Genres: Sports Romance, Romance, Sports, Contemporary

233 pages, Kindle Edition

Published August 25, 2022

About the author

Tracy Goodwin is the USA Today bestselling author of steamy hockey romances and captivating romantic comedies. In addition, she pens sweeping historical romances, uplifting MomComs, and vivid urban fantasies. Though the genres may be different, each story delivers her unique blend of passion, poignant emotion, humor, and unforgettable characters that steal readers’ hearts.

A New Yorker who now calls Houston home, Tracy is the mom of two, a wife, and the wrangler of two dogs, two cats, and lots of chaos. She also loves music and sings carpool karaoke (even when alone).

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Reviews

[Carole (Carole's Random Life) · Rating 4 out of 5]

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I enjoyed this book. This is the third book in the New York Nighthawks series but it is the first book that I have read from the series and I thought it worked fine as a stand-alone. I picked this book up on a bit of an impulse. I was in the mood for a hockey romance and this book caught my attention so I decided to give it a try. This was my first experience with Tracy Goodwin’s work and I am happy to report that it was a good experience.

I liked Theo and Olivia and love the chemistry that they had with each other. They have been friends for a long time and never really thought about anything more. That is until they kiss and sparks fly. The fake relationship that they planned doesn’t stay fake for very long at all. My favorite parts of the book were the scenes with just Theo and Olivia. I thought that they were really good together especially when they let go of the stress that they were facing in their individual lives. I did think that most of the conflicts in the story weren’t really a big deal so it was a little hard to see why the characters were so upset.

I wouldn’t hesitate to recommend this book to fans of contemporary romance. Like a lot of sports romances, there wasn’t a lot of the actual sport in this story but it was still an enjoyable romance between a couple of characters that were easy to fall for. I do plan to keep my eye open for more of this author’s work in the future.

I received a digital review copy of this book from Loveswept.

[Jocelynereadsromance · Rating 4 out of 5]

This fake dating, best friends brother romance is a sweet and charming story of two people who have known each other a long time, at a cross roads in their life and taking a chance on each other. Tracy Goodwin’s writing is conversational and fun. Goodwin creates a charming and sweet friends to lovers story between two people who have secret hopes and attractions towards the other and it is a delightful ride of watching them circle around each other before they take the plunge. This is the third novel in the New York Nighthawks series by Goodwin, but it can definitely be read as a stand-alone, as it is the first novel that I have read by Goodwin.

I was quickly drawn into this story by our compelling heroine-Olivia, a former teenage actress turned broker. Olivia is bold and fun, independent and strong. I love that Olivia knows and goes for what she wants. Theo, is at the end of his hockey career after a serious injury. These two enter into a fake dating relationship after a steamy kiss for mutual benefits but this relationship quickly takes the turn into something real. This book overall was fairly low angst, there were outside conflicts that always seemed a bit low stakes, and moments of hesitation are swiftly worked through. This book really charms in the moments between Olivia and Theo, they have great chemistry and learn to work together really well. I do love that both of them want the best for the other and learn to support the way they are needed. They are also good about giving the other space at times. This romance, though categorized as a sports one is very low on the actual sports, and really only briefly talked about around Theo and coming to terms with the end of his career.

Overall a delightful read for anyone who loves a friends to lovers, or Tracy Goodwin. I do look forward to exploring more of Goodwin’s works.

Thank you to Loveswept and NetGalley for an eARC, all thoughts and opinions are my own.

[Danielle Cordsen · Rating 5 out of 5]

Ice Storm
By: Tracy Goodwin

📚💕⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️💕📚

Best friends to forever?

In this sweet friendship to forever love story we are introduced to Theo and Olivia. Both are a little bit broken but have been friends for years. Her brother is his teammate so they have always stayed in the friend zone. But when the both need a buffer and she kisses him all bets are off. The author writing is flawless, and the words are so captivating, the plot had so many twists and turns and none that I was expecting, and many shockingly intimate I have become a huge fan of this author. The author writes with so much intensity and emotion pulled from each book it’s felt page after page. Some are quick witted story lines are so perfect and lets you believe you have a front row seat. So being able to read this love story didn’t disappoint. The authors ability to have two separate individuals struggling in their everyday life and try to navigate someone else’s thoughts, needs and desires was intense and gives all the fills.

Authors Blurb: When an injured hockey legend with a PR problem and a former teen star craving an edgier public image start a fake relationship, neither expects a real challenge ignoring their fiery chemistry in this steamy friends-to-lovers romance.
 
Theo: They call me Thor. I’m the showman with mad skills on and off the ice until a nagging injury forces me to confront—long-term—the possibility that my career is coming to an early end. All endorsement deals hinge on my reputation, and my bad-boy persona isn’t cutting it. To keep my sponsorships, I need a major image overhaul. Enter Olivia DeLaurentis, the quintessential girl next door who’s hell-bent on shedding her good-girl charade, and what better way than to get together with a rule-breaking Avenger wannabe? So she and I strike an agreement—we pretend-date. The odds of anything real happening between us are slim, especially since we’re already friends and she’s also my best friend’s sister. One problem: She turns me on, and I learn real fast that Liv is playing by her own rules.
 
Olivia: I was a teenage America’s Sweetheart, but what I once thought was the opportunity of a lifetime has left me typecast as an innocent, naïve girl—and I’m sick of it. My brother’s best friend, bad-boy hockey star Theo Ture, needs some positive PR, so I offer a fake relationship. It’s not my first. The difference? This time I’m in complete control. What’s there to lose? Certainly not my heart since Theo’s already friend-zoned. Plus, the poster boy for an alpha male bold, brash, tattooed is not my type. At all. But there’s one problem: I didn’t expect the explosive chemistry between us, or the vulnerability behind his tough guy façade. Or that he has a hidden secret I’m desperate to uncover. He’s not the only one with secrets, though and as the lines of our fake relationship blur, I’m worried I’ll be the one exposed. . . .

This book has everything I love in a book. Then you add that it's beautifully written and believable. It is easily a five star read. Written in dual POV my personal favorite this story flows so incredibly well that the next thing you know your 80% into the book and loving every second of it. The believable way the characters interact is perfect. Run, Hop, Jump or use your (1 click) finger to do whatever you have to do and get this amazing book. It'll break your heart, you'll want to scream with frustration and it'll let you discover that love just might conquer all. The chemistry is steamy and sweet and oh so romantic.

Thanks Netgally for letting me read and review.📚💕

[Sharon Moritz-rosenthal · Rating 5 out of 5]

I received a complimentary early release e-book prior to release and am voluntarily leaving a review.

This is book 3 in the series about players on a hockey team that plays in NYC. It stars Olivia and Theo. It's a fake relationship romance between Olivia who is Theo's best friend, business partner and teammates younger sister.

While it can be characterized as a sports romance, it really does not have many scenes related to hockey, and while the brother does not love his sister fake dating Theo, it's not a forbidden type of relationship either.

Liv is a former actress who abhors Hollywood. As a teen she was a very popular star on a very popular show but in the finale, things went sideways and made her see the bad side of Hollywood. Thats when she went into real estate, and she loves it and is very successful. She also is good friends with her brother's partner and best friend Theo.

Theo grew up with a bully father and a younger brother who hated him. They currently both play hockey but are on different teams and he is always trying to hurt Theo. Theo needs to go home and does not want to go so Liv suggests they fake date to show his brother up that he is dating her.

She also proposes they fake date because the anniversary of her old TV show is coming up and she wants to show everyone how well she is doing and that she has a very hot guy as her boyfriend.

Liv has many secrets and I love how the fake relationship opened her eyes and made her realize what she needed to do. The fake relationship made Theo realize that he had some very strong feelings for Olivia as he has to decide what direction he wants his life to go in.

This was a well thought out and interesting romance using the whole fake romance trope while two close friends discover that they might have deep feelings for each other. I really enjoyed the story and loved watching two people find each other and support each other.

[Beyond the Pages with Eva K · Rating 5 out of 5]

Quick Summary: A friends to lovers romance

My Review: Ice Storm by Tracy Goodwin was a high intensity friends to lovers romance. The romance involved a hockey hunk who had a good heart (Theo) and a former actress turned businesswoman who had a courageous spirit (Olivia).

About the Book: What started out as one friend trying to help another soon blossomed into a romance unlike any other that Theo or Olivia had ever had.

Theo and Olivia were friends. They were friends who trusted each other. They looked out for each other. When major drama unfolded in their lives, they decided to enter into a fake relationship to save face. Before they knew it, their relationship evolved into a FWB relationship. From there, something beautiful was realized.

The new partnership that Theo and Olivia had would be tested sooner than they had planned. When challenges started coming at them from all sides, they rallied. Unfortunately, family drama, past betrayals, miscommunication, and hard choices came into the mix and an Ice Storm happened upon them.

Would this couple be able to overcome the things that were stacked against them?

My Final Say: This Ice Storm is what's up. Real talk. I loved it. Readers who enjoy the friends to lovers trope will love the fire that comes with this storm.

Rating: 4.75/5
Recommend: Yes
Audience: A
Status: R
Level: 💎
Chemistry: 💣

Thanks to the author, to the publisher, and to NetGalley, who provided access to a digital ARC of this work. The words I have shared are my own and have been voluntarily offered.

[Barbi · Rating 4 out of 5]

Ice Storm is the third book in the New York Nighthawks series. I definitely recommend starting with the first two in order to have more love for the characters.

Theo plays for the New York Nighthawks hockey team and is seen as a bad boy. As he struggles to come to terms with the possibility of ending his career due to a lingering injury, he thinks about his unknown future. His family has several generations worth of successful hockey players and coaches, so Theo struggles with potentially disappointing them. With his bad boy persona, endorsement deals are limited and he needs to make a change to affect his future.

Olivia used to be American sweetheart, a teenage actress from a popular long-running TV show. She is well-acquainted with Theo, as his best friend's little sister. With Theo's life need to adjust his persona, Olivia proposes a fake dating scenario that would benefit them both. What neither of them accounted for was the spark they'd never acted on igniting.

Fake dating is one of my favorite tropes and this book doesn't disappoint. It is made better since they already had a connection and it felt natural for them to act on their feelings. Add this to your TBR!

4 out of 5 stars!

[Sue Galuska · Rating 4 out of 5]

When two friends Theo True and Olivia DeLaurentis come up with a plan to help out both of their lives, neither of them ever excepted it to change their lives for the better! Theo is a right-winger for the New York Nighthawks ice hockey team, while Olivia was America's Sweetheart in her teenage years and now is a kick butt high end real estate broker. When Olivia suggests to Theo that they pretend date in order to help both of their images, Theo is reluctant at first but then agrees. What neither of them ever expected was that the pretending would feel way to real. The more time these two spend together, the hotter the chemistry ignites until neither of them can deny what they feel is real. Now the only problem is having to tell Damon, Theo's best friend who is also Olivia's older brother. As Olivia and Theo both face demons from their past, they realize that having each other is just what was needed in order to find their happy ending.

I really enjoyed this hockey romance story. Theo...aka...Thor was so fun....hot, ripped and tattooed! Olivia really was a sweetheart and together these two just fit! Great addition to this fun series.

[Sara · Rating 5 out of 5]

This was my first book by Tracy Goodwin and it was a fantastic read.

Theo and Olivia are two main characters who needed little support from secondary characters to carry the storyline. Their emotional connection, first as friends then a brief fake dating relationship before it became very real, was palpable as it came off the page. Both of these characters could relate to what the other was experiencing now and had experienced in their past.

I love how these two couldn’t resist falling for each other. Their journey had a brief amount of angst, but the hurdle they had to overcome was organic and realistic.

Olivia’s brother/Theo’s best friend was a fantastic character I’d love to see more of in a future book.

I’m so glad I gave this new to me author a chance when I grabbed the opportunity to read this ARC. I definitely recommend this book and plan to read more by this author!

I received a free ARC from the author and Elle Woods PR; and I am voluntarily leaving an unbiased review.

[Donna · Rating 4 out of 5]

New York Nighthawks #3

Theo Ture is the right-winger for the Nighthawks pro hockey team. He is known as Thor, the showman with mad skills on and off the ice. But now he has a knee injury that could end his career and he wants another endorsement deal but his past deals hinged on his bad boy reputation and now needs to be cleaned up so who better than Olivia.
Olivia DeLaurentis was America's teenage sweetheart starring in a series that made her famous until it ended badly. Now she is a successful business woman with her own real estate company in Manhattan and is like the girl next door.
Olivia's brother and Theo own a bar together and along with Olivia have been friends for quite a while. Theo and Olivia come up with a plan to fake date. This will help Theo when he has to deal with his family issues and also Olivia who has a reunion with her old castmates. As friends they trust each other and know they will be there for the other. Neither expected it to become real.
"Will what we have last?"

4 stars

[Diane McConnell · Rating 4 out of 5]

Ice Storm is worth the wait!

Hockey player Theo (Thor) Ture wants to get one more endorsement deal before he retires from his knee injury but he needs to have a more family friendly image first. But first he needs to deal with his brother Hunter trying to irritate him on Twitter.

Former teen actress and now realtor Olivia (Liv) DeLaurentis needs a fake boyfriend for the reunion show for the teen drama that she was on that she is dreading so maybe they can help each other out by faking a relationship

I’ve been waiting for Ice Storm since I read the other two books in the series several years ago and it was worth the wait because Theo and Liv fit together even when they fake a relationship that turns out to be real.

Ice Storm is a friends-to-lovers/best friends little sister with faking a relationship mixed together!

I voluntarily read and reviewed an advanced copy of this book from NetGalley. All thoughts and opinions are my own.

[Downward dog · Rating 4 out of 5]

Ice Storm is a perfect blend of hockey, romance and friendship. I loved every minute of this heartwarming story. The plot is interesting, the characters are engaging and I never wanted this story to end. The two main characters, Theo and Olivia are easy to connect with, they share a lot of chemistry and I enjoyed reading about all of their encounters.

Theo is a professional hockey player dealing with the possibility of his hockey career ending. Olivia has been in Theo’s life for a long time and there has always been a spark simmering between them. They have always been there for each other through all the ups and downs in life.

Theo and Olivia’s story is enchanting. They are both dealing with some important issues in their lives and help each other come to some decisions about what their future will look like. They bring out the best in each other and their story left me with a smile on my face.

Originally posted on Long and Short Reviews.

[Sheila Schoenauer · Rating 4 out of 5]

This was a very interesting read. There was SO much going on. I did enjoy it though. I loved getting to know Theo and Olivia. Their chemistry was off the charts hot and I was thrilled we didn't have to wait forever for them to get past their fake relationship. The rest though... dang. There was a lot of toxicity involved. First there was Theo's bully of a brother Hunter and we were told we'd have to deal with his dad too. Then there was Theo's ex (I'm so confused on that one cause it seemed like she was out of the picture for a long time and all of a sudden Hunter drags her back in... then nothing?). I'm glad Theo was smart and nothing came of the ex. Then we had the tv show reunion and toxic Jason... I would have set the record straight once that NDA expired cause wow. Good read though. It definitely kept me wanting to know what happened. Theo and Olivia for the HEA ❤

*I voluntarily read an advanced copy of this book for my honest and unbiased review of*

[Sharon · Rating 5 out of 5]

This one right here was an amazing story filled with everything you want in book! Banter, fake relationship and brothers best friend! 5 hot hockey stars for this one!
Olivia and Theo's relationship starts out as helping each other out, she wants to be there for him when he heads to see his family to celebrate his brother winning the cup. This is hard for Theo because he feels that his brother has always been better than him, and their father is more proud of him than Theo. But having Olivia there by his side should help him, but can he fight the attraction he also feels toward her?
This story has it all, and the banter between these two is great! You will fall in love with these two trust me! Enjoy!

[Kari Hansen · Rating 4 out of 5]

Liv has left her career as an actress in the past and is now a successful real estate agent. She isn’t looking forward to going to the reunion of the show she starred in alone so when she and Theo need dates for different occasions it seems like the perfect solution.

Theo is a professional hockey player who is facing a crossroads in his life. He isn’t sure what his life will look like after hockey, but he knows he needs to repair his reputation and there is no way better than pretending to be in a relationship with Liv. The only problem is that what started as a simple answer has become very complicated.

With the help of each other Liv and Theo support each other as they face some difficult decisions and show that they were destined to be so much more than friends.

[Alissa · Rating 4 out of 5]

This is my first book by this author, and knowing that this is a stand a lone in a series makes me want to go back and read the rest of the books.

I really enjoyed the banter of friends to lovers, which I am normally not a fan of at all, but Ms. Goodwin pulls it off in this story. I loved how strong Olivia is and how she rebuilt herself from her time in Hollywood but knows it's time to face the music, but in her own way. I felt for Theo and just wanted to hug and protect him from the world, and knee his brother where it hurts.

[Jennifer · Rating 4 out of 5]

ARC received for review

Hi. It's me. The person who doesn't read the first two books in the series., but it's okay. This is a stand alone, and I wasn't lost. But I am now interested in the previous couples.

Theo and Olivia start as long time friends who make a pact to help each other out. That relationship soon turns into a romantic one. Secrets to be uncovered and true love wins in the end.

My one issue with the book is her name...is she related to Dean and Summer DeLaurentis from Elle Kennedy's series Off-Campus and Briar U.

[Wendy Livingstone · Rating 5 out of 5]

This is the third book in this incredible series, and this is Theo and Olivia’s story. Liv is the sister of Theo best friend and teammate, and when she comes up with a plan to fake date, it is not long before feelings change to more, and the chemistry between them is off the charts, and they complement each other perfectly. This is a well written story which has challenges, family, friendships, humor, witty banter, a tad angst, and love, which leads to an entertaining and compelling page turner.
I look forward to reading more from this talented author whose work I highly recommend.

[Cindy Hughes · Rating 5 out of 5]

I loved this fake relationship/ brothers best friend romance! Theo and Olivia’s story was fantastic from the beginning! I couldn’t put it down! Watching them fight their felling while helping each other was very entertaining. The banter and chemistry between them was amazing! Ice Storm is the perfect combination of hockey romance and friendship. I loved it! I look forward to reading more of Tracy’s books!

[Emily Utsch · Rating 5 out of 5]

Injured hockey player, former teen star, PR problems, fake relationship, brother's BFF and so many emotions. Can't forget the hot...HOT spice!!!!

This is the third book in a series. This book can be read as a complete standalone as all information is given to you. You will still get all the heart and feels if you have never read another book by this author. This is actually the first book in this series that I have read, but you better believe that I will be reading all of the rest!

[Ashlee · Rating 4 out of 5]

Loved this steamy fake dating romance! Theo and Olivia's relationship is perfection from beginning to end. Watching them fight their growing feelings while also trying to solve the personal problems that brought them into this fake relationship to begin with was such a treat!

[Gladys · Rating 4 out of 5]

I enjoyed this book. The story was an entertaining blend of emotion, drama, tension, twists, humor, sweetness and heart. Theo and Olivia were exceedingly likable, and their chemistry was undeniable. The chemistry and sparks really fly between these two. I'm electing to post a candid review.

[Lynn Stifle · Rating 4 out of 5]

This is my first read by this author and it was terrific! Theo and Olivia were both engaging and likable characters. I loved watching the banter between these two and the chemistry between them is undeniable. I thoroughly enjoyed this book and I’m looking forward to reading more by this author.

[evieo17 · Rating 4 out of 5]

I loved Theo. I wanted to kick his brother’s butt for being such a jerk. I lied Olivia at times but there were also times I wanted to smack her for being so wishy washy about Theo. He stated what he wanted/needed from her but she kept kept getting into her head.

[Anna Rawson · Rating 4 out of 5]

Easily a standalone book despite being a part of a series as this was the first book I read. Olivia is an entrepreneur fighting a past mistake. Theo is a swoon worthy hockey player struggling to accept his fate. The chemistry is there and spice. Friends to lovers trope.

[Shirin Rasheed · Rating 5 out of 5]

Ice Storm by Tracy Goodwin is a steamy, page turning Hockey Romance and I couldn't put it down for a second. I Really loved the story and the chemistry was fire.

Highly recommend it to all readers.

[Andrea Fernandez · Rating 4 out of 5]

A sweet, emotional and heartwarming romance. Theo and Olivia are adorable together. They may have started out faking their relationship but they truly found something neither of them expected and it was beautiful. I enjoyed everything about this story.

[Slick · Rating 3 out of 5]

Full review coming 11/25/22 www.simplylovebooks.com

While Ice Storm was a good romance at times I felt it needed more focus on the couple rather than all the baggage from their past.

[Sarah Nguyen · Rating 3 out of 5]

Fake relationship turns real..meh

[Isha Coleman · Rating 4 out of 5]

A daring romance with humor, heat and heart. Theo and Olivia turn emotions inside out. Ice Storm is temptation personified.

[Illustrious Illusions · Rating 4 out of 5]

"Ice Storm" by Tracy Goodwin is a steamy and passionate romance that ignites with fiery chemistry and sizzling tension, delivering a captivating love story set against the backdrop of a winter storm.