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Nicolas Karlsson is the face of the Colorado Grizzlies – and a sunglass company, a cologne, boots, a clothing designer…the list goes on. This endless list of endorsements has filled his bank accounts, and totally erased his ability to go anywhere anonymously…

Zoe Gordon sealed herself up into a safe, secure bubble decades ago. Her heart was shredded and she had way more important things to worry about than herself. She had a son. That was all that mattered. He was all that mattered. She did everything she could to secure his future. When she needed solace, she turned to painting.

But her son is an adult now, playing in the NHL, living out his dream and encouraging her to live out hers as an artist.

The artist part she could do. It was the living part she couldn’t quite get a handle on. What more did she need anyway? She liked her solitude. She liked her little world. It was quiet, peaceful, safe.

Until it wasn’t.

Nicolas Karlsson shredded that bubble and dared her to feel. And what is so wrong with that? Other than the fact that he is a dozen years younger…

Welcome to the Mile High City, home of the Colorado Grizzlies

WARNING: This book contains mention of an off the page suicide.

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Published December 8, 2020

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Skylar Platt

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Skylar Platt writes unputdownable swoon-worthy hockey romance with characters who have been described as perfectly imperfect.

She created the Colorado Grizzlies hockey romance series. And when she isn't hanging out with this constantly growing group of characters, she can be found snuggling with her rescued hounds watching the Washington Capitals and Colorado Avalanche. Or chasing after her chickens....or the fox that is chasing her chickens!

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Author 11 books404 followers
May 25, 2021
This was a quick read but packed with many amazing things you’d except from a romance book. It had the perfect amount of steam, drama and sweetness that made the story well balanced. Nic and Zoe met after a minor car accident, and it was evident early on that their attraction to each other was off the chains.

You can tell Skylar Platt’s love for hockey and I appreciated that. Even though this is a hockey/sports romance, it didn’t overwhelm their love story.

The ending was sweet and I can’t wait to read book two of the series.

Great job Skylar.
2 reviews
February 15, 2021
All of me

I liked this book and will probably read the rest of the series. I like that it didn’t drag on and on. All in all a fairly short book with some steamy loves scenes but not too much. Even thought they were 12 yrs apart I thought they worked together. I agreed with her friend about kicking her sons ass for what he said to her. My son would never get away with talking to me like that that .
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1,635 reviews91 followers
August 16, 2021
Zoe Gordon is an artist who stays off the internet and holed up in her mountain home. Her son is her life, and she hasn’t lived for just her since the moment he was born. Nicolas Karlsson is the captain of the Colorado Grizzlies, his life is an endless series of paparazzi and fans and fame. He desperately wishes to escape it, but he can’t. When the unlikely pair meet, sparks fly instantly. Nic makes Zoe feel beautiful and seen, and Zoe grounds Nic and makes him feel like a man, not just a professional hockey player. But will Zoe’s fears and Nic’s fame ruin their relationship? Find out in “All of Me,” the first novel in the Colorado Grizzlies series by Skylar Platt!

Okay, so this was a strong start to a new hockey romance series. I did like the reverse age gap between Zoe and Nic as that isn’t always done well. I think Platt excels at this trope, especially considering this is her debut novel. It has lighthearted moments and funny banter, although there are angsty scenes as well. All in all, I liked it!
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Author 22 books1,444 followers
July 16, 2021
I love a good age gap, whirlwind romance! And this book has all the perfect ingredients - the mild angst, the insecurity, the reassuring, self assured HOT HOT HOT NHL star 🔥🔥🔥. Nic and Zoe are so good together and their chemistry is strong from the start. It's the perfect sexy read for when you're short of time.
730 reviews
September 15, 2021
Oh my goodness.

I read this series out of order, starting with Levi/Devyn (Book 2), then Travis/Brittany (Book 3) and then this book. I binged this series in only a few days.

They are all great, but this is definitely the best of the bunch. Oh my heart. What a wonderful story with fantastic characters. I absolutely loved this book. I don't even know what else to say. Strongly recommend!! (Why are there no more books in this series yet?!?! I need more!!!)
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Author 9 books57 followers
July 17, 2021
My Review 🏔🏔🏔🏔🏔

I absolutely loved reading Nic & Zoe’s story!

These two characters come crashing into each other both figuratively an literally. Nic was in town for one thing to be left alone from the the spotlight his life brings as a NHL star and Zoe is an artist who could care less about the NHL, she doesn’t follow the local team so when he comes face to face with Nic she just takes him as a gorgeous man who’s there to comfort her when needed.

The week these two spend together awakes a side of Zoe she didn’t know she needed. An the chemistry is off the charts. The age difference isn’t the only obstacle these two face, Zoe’s 25 year old son Travis also plays in the NHL.

This book has such a great beginning middle an end. I couldn’t put it down because i wanted to see how this all pans out and let me tell you it doesn’t disappoint. This was my first book by Skyler Platt and I will be reading the rest of the series for sure.

So if you are looking for a little bit of an age gap mixed in with some steamy hockey moments then you need to go ahead and put this on your TBR pile.
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759 reviews19 followers
April 28, 2021
I adored this book from the first chapter. Nic and Zoe are such a beautiful couple and meet under some pretty unexpected circumstances. While her son is a hockey player, Zoe doesn't follow the sport and doesn't recognize Nic as a well known NHL player. Their relationship is tested on more than one occasion, but their love remains the same. They each have obstacles to overcome for their relationship to move forward, but this story is a great introduction into the series. The character development and story were woven wonderfully and I felt like there was plenty of insight into a few of the key characters that will be making appearances in the future.

This story pulled at my heartstrings in the best of ways and gave me all the feels. If you're a fan of hockey romance pick this book up, you won't regret it! The best part is that Book 2 is already out so I'm going to go and try that one out next.
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2,132 reviews78 followers
May 30, 2021
4.5 Stars ⭐️

I am a huge sports romance fan and am always looking for my next hockey read. All Of Me was on my never ending TBR list waiting to be picked up. After seeing a post on social media, I bumped it up to the top and sat my butt down and devoured it. What can I say other than, well done Skylar, well done!

All Of Me was the perfect read in one sitting romance. Zoe is a mature older woman. A painter, a mother, a beautiful, closed off mess. Nic is big hearted, sexy as sin, and team captain. Older than your average player, he is amazing on and off the ice. They meet under difficult circumstances and hit it off. Their story develops over time and it is a beautiful, albeit, complicated one. It made my heart happy and has guaranteed a place for Skylar Platt on my top hockey romance writers list. Well done, well done. TBR All Of Me and Enjoy.
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214 reviews13 followers
May 10, 2021
Nic and Zoe
This book was so good! I love the older woman/younger man trope and the fact he plays hockey with her son just adds a refreshing twist to the story and amps up the drama so much! They have both had rough lives and they totally deserve the HEA they find with each other!
This book is part of an interconnected standalone series, so it doesn’t need to be read in order. It is definitely a must read story for all my romance lovers!
8 reviews
January 2, 2021
Must Read

If you like hockey in a story you will love this book. If you like a small amount of sports in a book you will love this book. It has just the right amount of both. I loved this book and can't wait for the next one. I couldn't put it down and read it until the end and want to start reading it again.
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215 reviews
January 10, 2021
She Gets Hockey and Romance

I am a longtime hockey fan and have a hard time reading romances from authors who do not understand the game. This author totally gets it. This is also an older woman younger man romance, one of my favorite sub genres, and she got that right too. Loved this.
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315 reviews8 followers
June 10, 2021
A sweet hockey romance with an age gap worth rooting for. Hell yes to a heroine in her fifties, and a hero pushing forty. Love to see varying age rep in romance. The Colorado landscape and the hockey background are nice, too. The author also does a good job setting up the next book in the series. Well done.
115 reviews1 follower
July 30, 2023
VERY poorly written. Among other things, the author does not write setting well. I'm mystified by the amount of 5 star reviews, unless they were purchased. Premise was cool. Too bad it was mutilated by the awful time skips without as much as a line of transition and the ever-popular lack of setting to the point of characters floating in the damned air.
Author 3 books14 followers
April 22, 2021
Sports romance for the win!

Fast paced, hot, but still with heart. The age gap worked beautifully, and I really enjoyed that we meet both Zoe and Nic mot at their best... it made it so much sweeter.
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87 reviews
June 10, 2021
Really a great love story between an older women with an mid 30’s hockey player. I could see myself in Zoe shoes. A beleivable love story. A discovry of this author for me and I will definatly read more of her.
666 reviews3 followers
December 19, 2020
Enjoyed this book. New to me author, just needed some editing. Looking forward to the next in the series!
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782 reviews20 followers
July 4, 2021
What a great love story about Nic and Zoe! It was nice to see the woman older than the guy!
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588 reviews59 followers
March 10, 2021
𝖹𝗈𝖾 (𝖺𝗇 𝖺𝗋𝗍𝗂𝗌𝗍) 𝖺𝗇𝖽 𝖭𝗂𝖼 (𝖭𝖧𝖫 𝗁𝗈𝖼𝗄𝖾𝗒 𝗉𝗅𝖺𝗒𝖾𝗋) 𝗆𝖾𝖾𝗍 𝗂𝗇 𝖺𝗇 𝗎𝗇𝖼����𝗏𝖾𝗇𝗍𝗂𝗈𝗇𝖺𝗅 𝗐𝖺𝗒, 𝗐𝗁𝖾𝗇 𝖹𝗈𝖾 𝗋𝖾𝖺𝗋𝖾𝗇𝖽𝗌 𝗁𝗂𝗆. 𝖸𝗈𝗎 𝖼𝖺𝗇 𝗌𝖾𝗇𝗌𝖾 𝗂𝗆𝗆𝖾𝖽𝗂𝖺𝗍𝖾 𝖼𝗁𝖾𝗆𝗂𝗌𝗍𝗋𝗒 𝖻𝖾𝗍𝗐𝖾𝖾𝗇 𝗍𝗁𝖾 𝖼𝗁𝖺𝗋𝖺𝖼𝗍𝖾𝗋𝗌 𝖺𝗇𝖽 𝗍𝗁𝖾𝗂𝗋 𝖿𝖾𝖾𝗅𝗂𝗇𝗀 𝗀𝗋𝗈𝗐 𝗊𝗎𝗂𝖼𝗄𝗅𝗒- 𝗍𝗁𝗂𝗇𝗄 𝖺 𝗌𝗎𝖻𝖽𝗎𝖽𝖾𝖽 𝗂𝗇𝗌𝗍𝖺-𝗅𝗈𝗏𝖾. 𝖧𝖾𝗋 𝗌𝗈𝗇 𝗂𝗌 𝖺 𝗁𝗈𝖼𝗄𝖾𝗒 𝗉𝗅𝖺𝗒𝖾𝗋 𝗁𝗈𝗐𝖾𝗏𝖾𝗋 𝗌𝗁𝖾 𝖽𝗈𝖾𝗌𝗇'𝗍 𝗋𝖾𝖼𝗈𝗀𝗇𝗂𝗓𝖾 𝖭𝗂𝖼 𝗐𝗁𝗂𝖼𝗁 𝖺𝗅𝗅𝗈𝗐𝖽 𝗁𝗂𝗆 𝖺𝗇 𝗈𝗉𝗉𝗈𝗋𝗍𝗎𝗇𝗂𝗍𝗒 𝗍𝗈 𝖻𝖾 𝗍𝗁𝖾 𝗆𝖺𝗇 𝗁𝖾 𝗁𝖺𝗌 𝗁𝗂𝖽𝖽𝖾𝗇 𝖿𝗈𝗋 𝗌𝗈 𝗅𝗈𝗇𝗀. 𝖳𝗁𝖾𝗒 𝖻𝗈𝗍𝗁 𝗁𝖺𝗏𝖾 𝗐𝖺𝗅𝗅𝗌 𝖺𝗋𝗈𝗎𝗇𝖽 𝗍𝗁𝖾𝗂𝗋 𝗁𝖾𝖺𝗋𝗍𝗌 𝖿𝗋𝗈𝗆 𝗉𝖺𝗌𝗍 𝖾𝗑𝗉𝖾𝗋𝗂𝖾𝗇𝖼𝖾𝗌, 𝖼𝖺𝗇 𝗍𝗁𝖾𝗒 𝖻𝗋𝖾𝖺𝗄 𝖽𝗈𝗐𝗇 𝗍𝗁𝗈𝗌𝖾 𝗐𝖺𝗅𝗅𝗌 𝖺𝗇𝖽 𝗆𝗈𝗏𝖾 𝗉𝖺𝗌𝗍 𝗐𝗁𝖺𝗍 𝗈𝗍𝗁𝖾𝗋𝗌 𝗆𝖺𝗒 𝗍𝗁𝗂𝗇𝗄 𝗍𝗈 𝖿𝗂𝗇𝖽 𝗍𝗋𝗎𝖾 𝗅𝗈𝗏𝖾?
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𝖲𝗄𝗒𝗅𝖺𝗋 𝗂𝗌 𝖺 𝗇𝖾𝗐 𝗍𝗈 𝗆𝖾 𝖺𝗎𝗍𝗁𝗈𝗋 𝖺𝗇𝖽 𝗍𝗁𝗂𝗌 𝖻𝗈𝗈𝗄 𝗂𝗌 𝖺 𝖿𝖺𝗂𝗋𝗅𝗒 𝗇𝖾𝗐 𝗍𝗈 𝗆𝖾 𝗀𝖾𝗇𝗋𝖾- 𝖨 𝗁𝖺𝗏𝖾 𝗈𝗇𝗅𝗒 𝗋𝖾𝖼𝖾𝗇𝗍𝗅𝗒 𝗌𝗍𝖺𝗋𝗍𝖾𝖽 𝗋𝖾𝖺𝖽𝗂𝗇𝗀 𝗁𝗈𝖼𝗄𝖾𝗒 𝗋𝗈𝗆𝖺𝗇𝖼𝖾- 𝗐𝗁𝗂𝗅𝖾 𝖨 𝗁𝖺𝗏𝖾 𝗋𝖾𝖺𝖽 𝗈𝗍𝗁𝖾𝗋 𝗌𝗉𝗈𝗋𝗍𝗌 𝗋𝗈𝗆𝖺𝗇𝖼𝖾 𝗍𝗁𝗂𝗌 𝗂𝗌 𝖺𝗅𝗌𝗈 𝗀𝗋𝗈𝗐𝗂𝗇𝗀 𝗈𝗇 𝗆𝖾. 𝖳𝗁𝗂𝗌 𝖼𝖺𝗇 𝖺𝗅𝗌𝗈 𝖻𝖾 𝖼𝗈𝗇𝗌𝗂𝖽𝖾𝗋𝖾𝖽 𝖺𝗇 𝖺𝗀𝖾 𝗀𝖺𝗉 𝗋𝗈𝗆𝖺𝗇𝖼𝖾 𝗐𝗁𝖾𝗋𝖾 𝗍𝗁𝖾 𝖿𝖾𝗆𝖺𝗅𝖾 𝖬𝖢 𝗂𝗌 𝗈𝗅𝖽𝖾𝗋 𝗍𝗁𝖺𝗇 𝗍𝗁𝖾 𝗆𝖺𝗅𝖾 𝖬𝖢 𝖺𝗇𝖽 𝗍𝗁𝖺𝗍 𝖺𝗌𝗉𝖾𝖼𝗍 𝗐𝖺𝗌 𝗏𝖾𝗋𝗒 𝗐𝖾𝗅𝗅 𝗐𝗋𝗂𝗍𝗍𝖾𝗇. 𝖨𝗍 𝗐𝖺𝗌 𝖺 𝗊𝗎𝗂𝖼𝗄 𝗋𝖾𝖺𝖽 𝖿𝖾𝖺𝗍𝗎𝗋𝗂𝗇𝗀 𝗌𝗈𝗆𝖾 𝗁𝗎𝗆𝗈𝗋, 𝗁𝖾𝖺𝗋𝗍𝖺𝖼𝗁𝖾, 𝗅𝗈𝗏𝖾, 𝗌𝗈𝗆𝖾 𝗌𝗍𝖾𝖺𝗆𝗒 𝗌𝖼𝖾𝗇𝖾𝗌 𝖺𝗇𝖽 𝖺 𝖧𝖤𝖠. 𝖠𝗅𝗅 𝗂𝗇 𝖺𝗅𝗅 𝖺 𝗀𝗈𝗈𝖽 𝗋𝖾𝖺𝖽, 𝗂𝗍 𝖽𝗂𝖽 𝗇𝖾𝖾𝖽 𝖺 𝗅𝗂𝗍𝗍𝗅𝖾 𝖾𝖽𝗂𝗍𝗂𝗇𝗀 𝖻𝗎𝗍 𝗂𝗍 𝗐𝖺𝗌𝗇'𝗍 𝖺𝗇𝗒𝗍𝗁𝗂𝗇𝗀 𝗍𝗁𝖺𝗍 𝗍𝗈𝗈𝗄 𝖺𝗐𝖺𝗒 𝖿𝗋𝗈𝗆 𝗍𝗁𝖾 𝗌𝗍𝗈𝗋𝗒.
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𝖨𝖿 𝗒𝗈𝗎 𝖾𝗇𝗃𝗈𝗒 𝗌𝗉𝗈𝗋𝗍𝗌 𝗋𝗈𝗆𝖺𝗇𝖼𝖾, 𝗌𝗉𝖾𝖼𝗂𝖿𝗂𝖼𝖺𝗅𝗅𝗒 𝗁𝗈𝖼𝗄𝖾𝗒 𝖺𝗇𝖽 𝗒𝗈𝗎 𝖾𝗇𝗃𝗈𝗒 𝖺 𝗊𝗎𝗂𝖼𝗄 𝗋𝖾𝖺𝖽 𝗐𝗂𝗍𝗁 𝖺 𝖧𝖤𝖠 𝗍𝗁𝗂𝗌 𝖻𝗈𝗈𝗄 𝗂𝗌 𝖿𝗈𝗋 𝗒𝗈𝗎.
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1,105 reviews54 followers
May 19, 2021
Great Hockey Romance

This is a great shorter read (less then 200 pages). It revolves around Nic, a hockey player who, for the first time in a long time, meets a woman who doesn’t know who he is. Zoe has kept herself closed off from most men in order to focus on raising her son, who is now in the NHL.

This chance meeting starts a whirlwind romance that isn’t without its challenges. Nic is an absolutely sweetheart of a man & I love how he is with Zoe. These two are just adorable together.

Since it is a bit of a shorter book & it takes place over a year, there is some time skips in the storytelling, but it is well written.

Overall I loved the book & definitely will be reading the next one.
1,770 reviews10 followers
January 31, 2024
Nic & Zoe
This put an uncommon spin on hockey romance with Both Zoe & Nicole being older, him 38 & her older than him, it then ramps up the off limits relationship with her son being introduced.
I liked their ages, they were written appropriately, with Zoe, thankfully, not being portrayed as past it.
I would have like some better indications of the timeline, it takes place over a year I think. I liked the pace but it wasn't always clear that there had been a new scene start.
Zoe had grown up with a judgemental mother & exhusband but refused to fit the stepford wife mould. This still causes her to doubt Nic's desire for her though & is crucial to the story.
641 reviews7 followers
December 14, 2023
I so loved this book. Even though there were things I think I'd have liked more of, it's still a 5 star story for me. I loved Zoe and Nic. It has sweetness and steaminess and laughs and uncertainty and misunderstandings and a HEA. And I loved it. What a love story.
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121 reviews
February 4, 2024
first time author read

I love hockey and was intrigued with the age gap story line in my favor for a change! Grabbed me from the first chapter and I couldn’t put it down. I want to live in this world
1,309 reviews4 followers
March 25, 2022
Good

The only way to get the game to the point is just because you know what to get is to
18 reviews
November 14, 2023
great hockey romance

Great book! Best thing about it is there was more of a hockey feel than just the H being a hockey player, which I loved.
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