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Romancing the Rink #4
Knight Before Christmas
Retired hockey star Remington Knight is back on top... and he intends to stay that way.
After having everything, losing it all and then getting it back, his only focus is preparing for the inaugural season of his new professional hockey team. Taking a detour to the quaint little town of Garland Grove, British Columbia where Remy just inherited an ice arena he didn’t even know his father owned, is a distraction he can’t afford right now. The plan is simple... get in, hire a realtor, and get the hell out before Christmas.
Bad luck follows Noelle Burrier around like a lost puppy. She’s barely getting by, living in her car and working a dead-end job at the concession stand of the local hockey rink. When the arena’s hotshot new owner comes in ready to sell, she finds herself on thin ice, desperate to make him see more than dollar signs.
The more time they spend together, the harder it is to keep their distance and deny the fire building between them. With Remy just passing through, and Noelle stuck where she is, will they find the magic of Christmas together or will her knight in shining armor skate off into the sunset, leaving her alone in the cold?
After having everything, losing it all and then getting it back, his only focus is preparing for the inaugural season of his new professional hockey team. Taking a detour to the quaint little town of Garland Grove, British Columbia where Remy just inherited an ice arena he didn’t even know his father owned, is a distraction he can’t afford right now. The plan is simple... get in, hire a realtor, and get the hell out before Christmas.
Bad luck follows Noelle Burrier around like a lost puppy. She’s barely getting by, living in her car and working a dead-end job at the concession stand of the local hockey rink. When the arena’s hotshot new owner comes in ready to sell, she finds herself on thin ice, desperate to make him see more than dollar signs.
The more time they spend together, the harder it is to keep their distance and deny the fire building between them. With Remy just passing through, and Noelle stuck where she is, will they find the magic of Christmas together or will her knight in shining armor skate off into the sunset, leaving her alone in the cold?
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First published November 16, 2021
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March 8, 2025
Knight Before Christmas is book four in the multi author series, Romancing the Rink. This book is by Kat Mizera and is my very first book of hers! I ended up loving this so much. I was drawn in right away and fell in love with these characters.
Remington ‘Remy’ Knight is the oldest of the three Knight brothers. Remy was forced to retire years before from playing professional hockey. He is now thirty five years old and has made millions building a successful business. He has just purchased a brand new hockey team, the Lauderdale Knights and every second he has is spent getting things going. He just found out he and his brothers inherited a small town ice rink in Garland Grove, British Columbia, when his father died. He didn’t even know his father owned it! Remy has no time for this but will go there, spend a day or two, hire a real estate agent and put it up for sale. But things didn’t turn out exactly as he planned.
Noelle Burrier is twenty seven years old and has always lived in Garland Grove. Noelle has worked for the Garland Grove Ice Arena for five years now managing the concession stand. Things haven’t been going well for Noelle personally. It’s been one thing after another going wrong and now she is living out of her car and secretly sleeping at the arena. She’s determined that she will get back on her feet and is doing everything she can to make that happen. But it will take time.
As soon as the new owner showed up, there was a spark between Remy and Noelle. Remy is determined to find out if there is something there and as much as Noelle wants to trust in what is happening, history tells her that it can’t work out. Remy is rich, she is homeless. Everyone she has ever cared for has left. This won’t be any different. Once Remy figures out how to deal with the arena, he’ll go to Fort Lauderdale to his new team. And she’ll stay here trying to figure her life out.
The arena is said to have some magical qualities. That when a couple skates together, they will fall in love. Will the magic work for Remy and Noelle or is this just a holiday fling?
This really was the best book. What a wonderful way to be introduced to this author. A couple of side notes. This sort of introduces the Lauderdale Knights series, the first book being Slap Shot which I grabbed. And I’m told that we will see some of Remy and Noelle in it as well! Also, I loved meeting the next Knight brother, Kingston, a rock star. I looked through Kat’s books and saw his book is book two in the Rock Harder series, Rock God. There is one younger brother, Ashton, who plays hockey in college but I’m not sure if he’s in his own book. Regardless, I loved this one and you can bet there are going to be more in my future.
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Remington ‘Remy’ Knight is the oldest of the three Knight brothers. Remy was forced to retire years before from playing professional hockey. He is now thirty five years old and has made millions building a successful business. He has just purchased a brand new hockey team, the Lauderdale Knights and every second he has is spent getting things going. He just found out he and his brothers inherited a small town ice rink in Garland Grove, British Columbia, when his father died. He didn’t even know his father owned it! Remy has no time for this but will go there, spend a day or two, hire a real estate agent and put it up for sale. But things didn’t turn out exactly as he planned.
Noelle Burrier is twenty seven years old and has always lived in Garland Grove. Noelle has worked for the Garland Grove Ice Arena for five years now managing the concession stand. Things haven’t been going well for Noelle personally. It’s been one thing after another going wrong and now she is living out of her car and secretly sleeping at the arena. She’s determined that she will get back on her feet and is doing everything she can to make that happen. But it will take time.
As soon as the new owner showed up, there was a spark between Remy and Noelle. Remy is determined to find out if there is something there and as much as Noelle wants to trust in what is happening, history tells her that it can’t work out. Remy is rich, she is homeless. Everyone she has ever cared for has left. This won’t be any different. Once Remy figures out how to deal with the arena, he’ll go to Fort Lauderdale to his new team. And she’ll stay here trying to figure her life out.
The arena is said to have some magical qualities. That when a couple skates together, they will fall in love. Will the magic work for Remy and Noelle or is this just a holiday fling?
This really was the best book. What a wonderful way to be introduced to this author. A couple of side notes. This sort of introduces the Lauderdale Knights series, the first book being Slap Shot which I grabbed. And I’m told that we will see some of Remy and Noelle in it as well! Also, I loved meeting the next Knight brother, Kingston, a rock star. I looked through Kat’s books and saw his book is book two in the Rock Harder series, Rock God. There is one younger brother, Ashton, who plays hockey in college but I’m not sure if he’s in his own book. Regardless, I loved this one and you can bet there are going to be more in my future.
For more about this book and so many others, come and visit me at Carol's Crazy Bookish World.
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November 17, 2021
A heartwarming, sexy and fun holiday on ice story! Great cast of characters with a rags to riches heroine who gets her very own Santa. Great banter and lots of holiday cheer.
This is the last book in the Romancing the Rink Series, but I had no trouble starting at the end.
December 27, 2023
Cute Holiday Read
I love a good holiday romance! It did feel a little insta lovey but I’m a sucker for any romance so it didn’t bother me too much. It was cute, quick Christmas read.
I love a good holiday romance! It did feel a little insta lovey but I’m a sucker for any romance so it didn’t bother me too much. It was cute, quick Christmas read.
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July 6, 2025Dnf Graveyard.
Started in December of 2021. Tried to finish and couldn't.
Started in December of 2021. Tried to finish and couldn't.
November 12, 2021
"4.5
I love Remy and Noelle! This whirlwind romance is a perfect read to get you in the mood for the holidays. Remy is genuine and I love how open he is to his feelings for Noelle instead of fighting them like I’ve read in other books.
Noelle is stubborn but eventually accepts her feelings and swallows her pride.
I definitely recommend this HEA!
Hockey, Christmas, homeless, Holiday romance, Lauderdale Knights, team owner, ARC for honest review, vacation fling turned more"
I love Remy and Noelle! This whirlwind romance is a perfect read to get you in the mood for the holidays. Remy is genuine and I love how open he is to his feelings for Noelle instead of fighting them like I’ve read in other books.
Noelle is stubborn but eventually accepts her feelings and swallows her pride.
I definitely recommend this HEA!
Hockey, Christmas, homeless, Holiday romance, Lauderdale Knights, team owner, ARC for honest review, vacation fling turned more"
January 21, 2023
This one was fun to read, really setting up things for the Lauderdale Knights series. I loved how the rink was this magic place, how despite not having thought of it for years, Remy had great memories and wanted to check it out before dumping it.
Once he got there it seemed the magic worked on him. Things started off rocky with the fire, but it was all good from there. I felt for Noelle and how tough her life was, how she was hanging on by her fingernails. At first she wasn't sure about Remy, he could destroy the little stability she had. Instead he saw how he could help and tried where Noelle would let him.
Things got scary towards the end and I was glad that Noelle realized it was ok to accept help. I also loved how this one resolved their relationship. Such a good way for them to be together and to help others that helped Noelle along the way. It made the 1 year later part even better.
Once he got there it seemed the magic worked on him. Things started off rocky with the fire, but it was all good from there. I felt for Noelle and how tough her life was, how she was hanging on by her fingernails. At first she wasn't sure about Remy, he could destroy the little stability she had. Instead he saw how he could help and tried where Noelle would let him.
Things got scary towards the end and I was glad that Noelle realized it was ok to accept help. I also loved how this one resolved their relationship. Such a good way for them to be together and to help others that helped Noelle along the way. It made the 1 year later part even better.
November 16, 2021
Loved it!! Didn't want to put it down. I am a sucker for down on luck girls. It doesn't have to be a rich guy to save them but in this case he barely knew how much of a struggle life was for her. She has a degree in hospitality and works 60 hours a week at the local rink and sleeping on floor in women's locker room!!!
I appreciate her pride and how hard she works. I love that this is probably last in Garland series and you'll see a few names at the rink that are familiar. No one knows how she lives except her friend.
She's met Remy, the new owner, and he appreciates the work she does for the rink and how she loves hockey. He just bought a NHL team in Florida. Garland is in Canada.
Can this go anywhere?
A very romantic and 🥶 book. Feels like Christmas!!
I appreciate her pride and how hard she works. I love that this is probably last in Garland series and you'll see a few names at the rink that are familiar. No one knows how she lives except her friend.
She's met Remy, the new owner, and he appreciates the work she does for the rink and how she loves hockey. He just bought a NHL team in Florida. Garland is in Canada.
Can this go anywhere?
A very romantic and 🥶 book. Feels like Christmas!!
November 18, 2021
What a great read! We get to see characters from past books, and meet some great new ones as well. I liked the storyline as well. I’d recommend this book.
November 13, 2021
5 star review of Knight Before Christmas (Romancing The Rink #4) by Kat Mizera
What a way to end the Romancing The Rink series. Kat Mizera has written a story with characters that you cannot help but fall for and it was great to be back in Garland Grove, British Columbia.
Remington (Remy) Knight hast just inherited an ice arena in Garland Grove and decides to visit even though he has a lot on his mind preparing his new hockey team for the season. He has no idea that that decision will change his life. Noelle Burrier is struggling, living in her car and as a hockey fanatic working at the arena. When Remy comes to town and his plans to sell are revealed Noelle will do everything she can to change his mind.
As they spend time together, the attraction grows but knowing he isn’t staying she is loath to start something that can’t go anywhere. I fell hard and fast for Remy, he is such a swoon worthy man and when he found Noelle sleeping in her car, he offers her help.
This is a heart warming story with characters that were easy to relate to. The secondary characters were just as entertaining.
Will the magic of the holiday season bring Noelle her own Christmas miracle?
What a way to end the Romancing The Rink series. Kat Mizera has written a story with characters that you cannot help but fall for and it was great to be back in Garland Grove, British Columbia.
Remington (Remy) Knight hast just inherited an ice arena in Garland Grove and decides to visit even though he has a lot on his mind preparing his new hockey team for the season. He has no idea that that decision will change his life. Noelle Burrier is struggling, living in her car and as a hockey fanatic working at the arena. When Remy comes to town and his plans to sell are revealed Noelle will do everything she can to change his mind.
As they spend time together, the attraction grows but knowing he isn’t staying she is loath to start something that can’t go anywhere. I fell hard and fast for Remy, he is such a swoon worthy man and when he found Noelle sleeping in her car, he offers her help.
This is a heart warming story with characters that were easy to relate to. The secondary characters were just as entertaining.
Will the magic of the holiday season bring Noelle her own Christmas miracle?
November 16, 2021
Love Remy and Noelle. Remy is like a lot of heroes that you see in books. Hot and appearing to be totally in control. He comes in like he has everything under control and knows exactly what he wants. Noelle though is a little different then you usually see. She doers not seem to have it all together and is barely holding on to what she does have. It is really interesting to see them come together. Each one is trying to prove a point to the other and themselves. Remy is trying to prove that he doesn't need this rink and get out before it causes him to be distracted from his getting his new hockey team up and running. Noelle on the other hand is trying to save the only little bit of income she has coming in for herself. It is very interesting to watch them come together as they spend time with one another to prove a point about why they should or shouldn't sell the arena. If you think about it is really almost like the arena becomes a symbol of their relationship.
November 16, 2021
Remy is a retired hockey player and the new owner of the expansion team the Lauderdale Knights. Remy is also the new owner of a ice rink in Garland Grove left to him by his father. He travels to Garland Grove with the intent to have a look at it before he sells it. Noelle lives and works at the rink literally. When Remy and Noelle meet, the chemistry and connection is instant. Remy has a life in Florida and Noelle, well she is not sure what is in her future. Can something come of this new bond?
I enjoyed watching Remy and Noelle grow together and it was wonderful to see some of my favorite Sidewinders show up in this story as well as others in the Romancing the Rink series. This was a sweet Christmas romance.
Bring on the Lauderdale Knights!
I enjoyed watching Remy and Noelle grow together and it was wonderful to see some of my favorite Sidewinders show up in this story as well as others in the Romancing the Rink series. This was a sweet Christmas romance.
Bring on the Lauderdale Knights!
dnf
December 17, 2021DNF at 75%. I can’t take this pity party heroine any longer. She’s poor and homeless, he is a multi millionaire. We have to read for pages and pages how she has to sleep on the floor and being cold. Poor homeless adult woman, who doesn’t even go job hunting because her current one isn’t paying enough to keep your head above the water. Then the multi millionaire comes dashing in and being a true “knight before Christmas”. Add in her stubbornness and my irritating level has gone through the roof. This book is so not for me. Wish the trope was different, with another heroine. I did like the hero.
November 14, 2021
I loved this story! Remy and Noelle’s journey to falling in love made an amazing romance! I loved how the rink drew them together so much and the wonderful memories it brought back to Remy so he had to find a way to keep it! Knight Before Christmas is a wonderful Christmas story of love, hope and happiness! I loved it and the rest of the Romancing the Rink series!
November 17, 2021
Knight Before Christmas by Kat Mizera is a delightful holiday sports romance read. This is Remy and Noelle's story. Remy is a former NHL player and we get his story in this holiday romance sports read. Loved it.
My Rating: 4.5 stars *******
My Rating: 4.5 stars *******
November 10, 2021
Great book!
What a great holiday read! I absolutely love Remy and Noelle! I’m so looking forward to having more of them and some of my Sidewinders characters in the Lauderdale Knights series.
What a great holiday read! I absolutely love Remy and Noelle! I’m so looking forward to having more of them and some of my Sidewinders characters in the Lauderdale Knights series.
December 25, 2023
Noelle & Remy
Happy Holiday read! I quite liked the way Noelle & Remy meet & the honesty in their relationship. Yes, Noelle has her secrets that she keeps much too l9ng, imo, but as far as their feelings & relationship, they're both very open with one another.
I love Remy's family & enjoyed getting to know them, too. And the whole town of Garland Grove is sweet & fun!
😍😍😍
Happy Holiday read! I quite liked the way Noelle & Remy meet & the honesty in their relationship. Yes, Noelle has her secrets that she keeps much too l9ng, imo, but as far as their feelings & relationship, they're both very open with one another.
I love Remy's family & enjoyed getting to know them, too. And the whole town of Garland Grove is sweet & fun!
😍😍😍
December 18, 2023
A Christmas romance with a rich ex-professional hockey player and a poor hometown girl? Yes, please. Nicely done.
December 8, 2023
My first book by this author, Kat Mizera. I am impressed by her writing style and theme. This is a well written story about a homeless woman and a famous retired NHL player. They meet in an unexpected way; at a fire at an ice rink. This story is set in a small town, Garland Grove, in Canada, outside of Vancouver BC. The characters have depth, as does the story. I'm not much of a sports fan; but having this story revolve around an old ice rink and with hockey players certainly kept my interest.
December 13, 2023
Okay holiday romance.
I was looking for more sweet than sultry romance, but this was okay. Some good moments. Wished there would've been some mention of the true meaning of Christmas and less cussing.
I was looking for more sweet than sultry romance, but this was okay. Some good moments. Wished there would've been some mention of the true meaning of Christmas and less cussing.
November 16, 2021
What could be better than combining hockey and the holidays together into one story? Well, get ready for the Knight Before Christmas! It has all the elements of both to get you in the holiday mood.
Remington (Remy) Knight is kind, thoughtful and generous. So when he goes back to the small town of Garland Grove, a place that holds many good memories for him he can’t help but let the nostalgia change his initial plans especially when Noelle takes him by surprise. Noelle has been struggling to make ends meet, lives out of her car but is hardworking, independent and determined to find her way out of her current situation. She keeps her secrets close and has a hard time opening her heart up to all the possibilities that Remy has to offer.
As with the rest of the stories in the Romancing the Rink series, there is something special about the outdoor rink. Folklore says that it has magical romantic powers and it seems that Remy and Noelle are not immune to its powers.
So, get ready because this is the introduction to Kat Mizera’s new Lauderdale Knights series! And I can’t wait!
Remington (Remy) Knight is kind, thoughtful and generous. So when he goes back to the small town of Garland Grove, a place that holds many good memories for him he can’t help but let the nostalgia change his initial plans especially when Noelle takes him by surprise. Noelle has been struggling to make ends meet, lives out of her car but is hardworking, independent and determined to find her way out of her current situation. She keeps her secrets close and has a hard time opening her heart up to all the possibilities that Remy has to offer.
As with the rest of the stories in the Romancing the Rink series, there is something special about the outdoor rink. Folklore says that it has magical romantic powers and it seems that Remy and Noelle are not immune to its powers.
So, get ready because this is the introduction to Kat Mizera’s new Lauderdale Knights series! And I can’t wait!
December 23, 2021
Simple, but not my favorite from the series. Just ok overall.
February 22, 2022
3 stars!
Sweet, fun read.
Sweet, fun read.
November 14, 2023
Noelle Burrier is a girl with many secrets. She’s a hard dedicated worker, a loyal friend, and a woman down on her luck. However, her biggest hurdle in life is her, pride. She can't seem to allow or ask, others for help. Instead, when a string of unfortunate events, one after another pile-up, and leave her bank account dry and her spirits the same way, she pushes on. She does, however, end up on the streets in her car, and sleeping on the floor, of the ice rink. But, let someone around her need help or money, and she will be right there seeing what she can sell, left in her car.
She’s close to one person, who she reveals all and that is, Connie, her best friend. That is until, Connie met her worthless fiancee, Craig. He got laid off when he hurt his back, and now he doesn't help her with anything. He’s a waste of space. Noelle is her saving grace most of the time but lately, Craig and, Noelle are oil and vinegar. After closing up the rink, Noelle took her shower. She paused getting dressed when she, smelled a strong odor of smoke. Noelle worried about what could have caused it, she dressed quickly and headed toward the rink. And boom, the smoke was thick already.
She ran back and grabbed her sparse belongings, her duffel bag, and phone. And headed in the opposite direction, to one of the emergency exits. Getting ready to call their maintenance man, Dwayne. Things breaking in the rink was a normal occurrence so, Noelle wasn’t in a panic, yet. But, when the door opened she was assaulted by the cold, a strong odor of smoke, the lights, and people talking. Then, they said, they were glad to see her safe. Dwayne was already, on sight. Even though he looked relieved to see her, even though he must know her secret. The look was, “GURL, you scared me!”
That's when a gorgeous man, Remy Knight advanced on them to ask if this was the woman, everyone was looking for. He introduced himself and then stated that he would like to meet with staff the day after tomorrow at noon. To talk about the rink. “Not happening,” Noelle tells him. She tells him straight up, “Most of your employees are teens so, they’re in school.” He asks, “When do you suggest?” She says, “Not sure. We have never had one before, at least not in the five years she had been there.” He looked stumped. He had his work cut out for him, and, Noelle is the one who knows all. Or most.
This is where I should tell you poor, Remy along with his two younger brothers, inherited the arena. They all remember hearing about, Garland Grove from their father. None liked or talked to him at the end. And he wasn’t a nostalgic man, except for that place. There is a tale told in, Garland Grove, that everyone who skates on the outdoor rink during, the holiday season falls in love. Explore the town through the eyes of an adult, Remy as he gets small snippets of memory that surface, of the days he skated there. The rink means more than he lets on, it’s where he learned how to skate. You will catch the feels with this book. It has sadness, romance, laughter, tension, and more.
She’s close to one person, who she reveals all and that is, Connie, her best friend. That is until, Connie met her worthless fiancee, Craig. He got laid off when he hurt his back, and now he doesn't help her with anything. He’s a waste of space. Noelle is her saving grace most of the time but lately, Craig and, Noelle are oil and vinegar. After closing up the rink, Noelle took her shower. She paused getting dressed when she, smelled a strong odor of smoke. Noelle worried about what could have caused it, she dressed quickly and headed toward the rink. And boom, the smoke was thick already.
She ran back and grabbed her sparse belongings, her duffel bag, and phone. And headed in the opposite direction, to one of the emergency exits. Getting ready to call their maintenance man, Dwayne. Things breaking in the rink was a normal occurrence so, Noelle wasn’t in a panic, yet. But, when the door opened she was assaulted by the cold, a strong odor of smoke, the lights, and people talking. Then, they said, they were glad to see her safe. Dwayne was already, on sight. Even though he looked relieved to see her, even though he must know her secret. The look was, “GURL, you scared me!”
That's when a gorgeous man, Remy Knight advanced on them to ask if this was the woman, everyone was looking for. He introduced himself and then stated that he would like to meet with staff the day after tomorrow at noon. To talk about the rink. “Not happening,” Noelle tells him. She tells him straight up, “Most of your employees are teens so, they’re in school.” He asks, “When do you suggest?” She says, “Not sure. We have never had one before, at least not in the five years she had been there.” He looked stumped. He had his work cut out for him, and, Noelle is the one who knows all. Or most.
This is where I should tell you poor, Remy along with his two younger brothers, inherited the arena. They all remember hearing about, Garland Grove from their father. None liked or talked to him at the end. And he wasn’t a nostalgic man, except for that place. There is a tale told in, Garland Grove, that everyone who skates on the outdoor rink during, the holiday season falls in love. Explore the town through the eyes of an adult, Remy as he gets small snippets of memory that surface, of the days he skated there. The rink means more than he lets on, it’s where he learned how to skate. You will catch the feels with this book. It has sadness, romance, laughter, tension, and more.
December 14, 2023
Knight Before Christmas is the 4th book of the series. This is a standalone story with characters from the previous books sprinkled in. I love that you don't have to have read the previous books to completely enjoy this story. This is Remy and Noelle's story.
Remy is a hockey star who was forced into retirement due to a medical scare. He has had to work hard to get his life back on track. He recently bought a professional hockey team and his sole focus is to get his team ready for the season. A detour to Garland Grove is not in his plans, but his father's will forces him to check out an ice arena that he inherited. Now he has to get in and get out before Christmas.
Noelle has had a tough life, but is determined to make it better for herself. Her mother was not there for her and once she was able to get out on her own, she fell into hard times. Now she is living out of her car and occasionally sleeps inside the ice arena she is working at. She just needs a few more months and she will have enough money to start over. The only issue...the new owner of the arena is going sell and then where will she be?
These two have instant chemistry and their relationship is built nicely. She is determined to show him the value the arena brings to the area. He can't seem to stay away from her and looks forward to the moments they have together. He knows that she is keeping secrets and wants to earn her trust so she will let him in. The more time they spend together, the harder it is to keep their distance and deny the fire building between them. Remy needs to decide what his future holds and who that could include. Noelle needs to let go of her pride and accept the attention and potential relationship they could have.
Remy and Noelle are wonderful together and I really enjoyed watching their relationship build. The author did a great job of handling their storyline. There was romance, sexy time, good character development and of course a HEA. The secondary characters were good, but I will say having not read the other books in the series I was not as connected to them and their tie in to the story was a little disjointed for me. It did not deter me from an overall ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
Remy is a hockey star who was forced into retirement due to a medical scare. He has had to work hard to get his life back on track. He recently bought a professional hockey team and his sole focus is to get his team ready for the season. A detour to Garland Grove is not in his plans, but his father's will forces him to check out an ice arena that he inherited. Now he has to get in and get out before Christmas.
Noelle has had a tough life, but is determined to make it better for herself. Her mother was not there for her and once she was able to get out on her own, she fell into hard times. Now she is living out of her car and occasionally sleeps inside the ice arena she is working at. She just needs a few more months and she will have enough money to start over. The only issue...the new owner of the arena is going sell and then where will she be?
These two have instant chemistry and their relationship is built nicely. She is determined to show him the value the arena brings to the area. He can't seem to stay away from her and looks forward to the moments they have together. He knows that she is keeping secrets and wants to earn her trust so she will let him in. The more time they spend together, the harder it is to keep their distance and deny the fire building between them. Remy needs to decide what his future holds and who that could include. Noelle needs to let go of her pride and accept the attention and potential relationship they could have.
Remy and Noelle are wonderful together and I really enjoyed watching their relationship build. The author did a great job of handling their storyline. There was romance, sexy time, good character development and of course a HEA. The secondary characters were good, but I will say having not read the other books in the series I was not as connected to them and their tie in to the story was a little disjointed for me. It did not deter me from an overall ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
November 15, 2021
A sweet, sexy holiday read that is heartwarming and entertaining. Remy goes to Garland Grove to check out the ice arena he and his brothers inherited that they didn’t even know their dad owned. As he travels there he starts to recall childhood memories of learning to skate there and other fun family times.
Remy intends to only drop in and put it on the market with a Realtor, but he quickly gets caught up in the day to day operations of the arena which seemingly run without anyone managing it. He meets and begins spending time with Noelle who runs the concession stand and is one of two adult employees who seem to handle everything at the ice arena.
As they spend more time together and the chemistry between them morphs from a quick an easy friendship to some steamy and sexy romps, Remy discovers he wants to spend more and more time with Noelle, but she has secrets and is keeping herself guarded.
The insta-relationship between Remy and Noelle is quite engaging and heartwarming. Noelle has had a difficult childhood and some unfortunate circumstances as an adult that have left her with not much left other than her pride. While watching her fall for Remy and still try to guard against heartbreak since she knows he will soon be leaving town for Fort Lauderdale you get the sense the relationship is just meant to be. Remy is an amazingly compassionate and charitable man. He is a solid 10!
This book really captured my heart and while enjoying their relationship, built up excitement for the new series based on the Lauderdale Knights expansion hockey team. Can’t wait for more hockey romance by Kat Mizera! She’s one of my go to & favorite authors!
I received an ARC from the author and I am voluntarily leaving a review.
Remy intends to only drop in and put it on the market with a Realtor, but he quickly gets caught up in the day to day operations of the arena which seemingly run without anyone managing it. He meets and begins spending time with Noelle who runs the concession stand and is one of two adult employees who seem to handle everything at the ice arena.
As they spend more time together and the chemistry between them morphs from a quick an easy friendship to some steamy and sexy romps, Remy discovers he wants to spend more and more time with Noelle, but she has secrets and is keeping herself guarded.
The insta-relationship between Remy and Noelle is quite engaging and heartwarming. Noelle has had a difficult childhood and some unfortunate circumstances as an adult that have left her with not much left other than her pride. While watching her fall for Remy and still try to guard against heartbreak since she knows he will soon be leaving town for Fort Lauderdale you get the sense the relationship is just meant to be. Remy is an amazingly compassionate and charitable man. He is a solid 10!
This book really captured my heart and while enjoying their relationship, built up excitement for the new series based on the Lauderdale Knights expansion hockey team. Can’t wait for more hockey romance by Kat Mizera! She’s one of my go to & favorite authors!
I received an ARC from the author and I am voluntarily leaving a review.
November 15, 2021
Kat Mizera is a champion with KNIGHT BEFORE CHRISTMAS (Romancing the Rink #4). Expansion NHL team owner, Remington (Remy) Knight, just inherited a hockey rink in Garland Grove, British Columbia. He visits the rink thinking he is going to put it up for sale, then visit his family in Vancouver for Christmas. After going to the rink where he learned to play hockey and meeting Noelle Burrier, the down on her luck concession stand employee, he decides to spend some in Garland Grove. Discovering if the legend of skating on the outdoor rink during the holidays and falling in love is true.
Kat Mizera does an amazing job with this story. I love Remy and Noelle. Remy is a former NHL star who had to give up playing hockey after discovering he had a heart defect. He is motivated and started a successful sporting good company and then becoming the owner of the Fort Lauderdale Knights NHL expansion team. He is focused on work. He is jaded on relationships due to his father. Noelle has had a rough time. There are not a lot of job opportunities in her small town. All she really has left is her pride. She is loved by everyone in Garland Grove and is a loyal friend. They face interesting obstacles, including living in different countries on the opposite side of the continent, and snow storms.
I love that Antoli and Tessa Petvov (Las Vegas Sidewinders #4) are in this novel. I adored the ending of this story and appreciated how it included the characters from the previous three books. I am looking forward to Kat Mizera’s upcoming Lauderdale Knights series to be released on March 22, 2022. KNIGHT BEFORE CHRISTMAS was a festive prequel to the series. I voluntarily reviewed an advance reader copy of this book.
Kat Mizera does an amazing job with this story. I love Remy and Noelle. Remy is a former NHL star who had to give up playing hockey after discovering he had a heart defect. He is motivated and started a successful sporting good company and then becoming the owner of the Fort Lauderdale Knights NHL expansion team. He is focused on work. He is jaded on relationships due to his father. Noelle has had a rough time. There are not a lot of job opportunities in her small town. All she really has left is her pride. She is loved by everyone in Garland Grove and is a loyal friend. They face interesting obstacles, including living in different countries on the opposite side of the continent, and snow storms.
I love that Antoli and Tessa Petvov (Las Vegas Sidewinders #4) are in this novel. I adored the ending of this story and appreciated how it included the characters from the previous three books. I am looking forward to Kat Mizera’s upcoming Lauderdale Knights series to be released on March 22, 2022. KNIGHT BEFORE CHRISTMAS was a festive prequel to the series. I voluntarily reviewed an advance reader copy of this book.
November 14, 2021
The Knight Before Christmas has left me feeling all gooey and warm inside and was the perfect way to end the Romancing The Rink series, this is truly a magically Christmas story and one that I will read time and time again over the winter, just to put me in that feel-good fuzzy tender bubble that we all need once in a while.
Remy has found out that his late father owned the ice rink in Garland Grove BC, and he needs to visit the rink before the holidays to decide what to do with it. Once a hockey player, now a millionaire businessman and about to become the owner of the Lauderdale Knights Hockey team, he was expecting to be in and out of Garland Grove in a matter of days, that was before he meets rink worker Noelle, she is sassy and beautiful, but the smile doesn't reach her eyes and he can feel that she is hiding something from him but Remy is drawn to her like no other woman before. Noelle has always had to take care of herself, she is a fighter and has had to build a hard shell around herself, every time she gets on her feet something knocks her back down, she needs the job at the rink so badly and when Remy arrives her whole life is turned upside turn, but could some as successful really want someone like Noelle, and what happens when Remy leaves Garland Grove behind.
Kat Mizera has produced a breathtaking holiday romance, the storyline was perfect, the couple perfect and I can't wait for her new series the Lauderdale Knights to begin.
Remy has found out that his late father owned the ice rink in Garland Grove BC, and he needs to visit the rink before the holidays to decide what to do with it. Once a hockey player, now a millionaire businessman and about to become the owner of the Lauderdale Knights Hockey team, he was expecting to be in and out of Garland Grove in a matter of days, that was before he meets rink worker Noelle, she is sassy and beautiful, but the smile doesn't reach her eyes and he can feel that she is hiding something from him but Remy is drawn to her like no other woman before. Noelle has always had to take care of herself, she is a fighter and has had to build a hard shell around herself, every time she gets on her feet something knocks her back down, she needs the job at the rink so badly and when Remy arrives her whole life is turned upside turn, but could some as successful really want someone like Noelle, and what happens when Remy leaves Garland Grove behind.
Kat Mizera has produced a breathtaking holiday romance, the storyline was perfect, the couple perfect and I can't wait for her new series the Lauderdale Knights to begin.
November 23, 2021
A true Knight to the rescue
This is another book in the Christmas series centering around the fictional town of Garland Grove, it is such a fun and fabulous read! I love the cross-over concept that was developed by the authors involved and I adore Kat’s book in the series. The storyline centers around Remington Knight, a pro-NHL hockey player who had it all until a health condition caused him to leave the game he loved. All was not lost, as he was able to parlay his skills and talents into a nice fortune and good life with no distractions, until a family situation brought him to Garland Grove and right into Noelle Burrier’s life.
Things have not been easy for Noelle - everything has been a constant struggle since she was a child. She may not have much but she does have her pride and her self-worth and some secrets as well. When the arena that she loves is now taken over by a handsome new owner, she is concerned that all her secrets will be found out especially when she starts falling for Remy.
This is a spontaneous, wonderful love story filled with a lot of smoulder and a whole lot of Christmas sizzle. I loved the main characters as well as all town secondary characters that come in to play in this fictional town. It is truly wonderful, feel-good read, for Christmas or any time of year, that I highly recommend! Don’t miss out on this book or the series - a true winter wonderland of good reads!
This is another book in the Christmas series centering around the fictional town of Garland Grove, it is such a fun and fabulous read! I love the cross-over concept that was developed by the authors involved and I adore Kat’s book in the series. The storyline centers around Remington Knight, a pro-NHL hockey player who had it all until a health condition caused him to leave the game he loved. All was not lost, as he was able to parlay his skills and talents into a nice fortune and good life with no distractions, until a family situation brought him to Garland Grove and right into Noelle Burrier’s life.
Things have not been easy for Noelle - everything has been a constant struggle since she was a child. She may not have much but she does have her pride and her self-worth and some secrets as well. When the arena that she loves is now taken over by a handsome new owner, she is concerned that all her secrets will be found out especially when she starts falling for Remy.
This is a spontaneous, wonderful love story filled with a lot of smoulder and a whole lot of Christmas sizzle. I loved the main characters as well as all town secondary characters that come in to play in this fictional town. It is truly wonderful, feel-good read, for Christmas or any time of year, that I highly recommend! Don’t miss out on this book or the series - a true winter wonderland of good reads!
November 13, 2021
I’m loving the Romancing The Rink Series and the Knight Before Christmas is the perfect book to finish the series of 4 books written by 4 different authors. It’s time for another visit to the magical town of Garland Grove and I’m sure this magical read is just what you need to pass on some holiday spirit. Remy is the new owner of the local ice rink ( the locals believe this rink holds magical powers when it comes to falling in love), he is trying to get his new hockey team up and running as well as taking care of the ring in Garland Grove. Noelle hasn’t had an easy life but hockey is her life so she will do what ever is needed to keep the rink open, she has a heart of gold and she always puts others before herself so when Remy finds her sleeping in her car he steps up help out the woman who is as passionate about hockey as he is. What follows is a couple with an instant attraction and some seriously hot chemistry getting to know each other as they work out what needs to be done for the locals and the rink. This is a heartwarming romance that touched me on so many levels, I smiled, I giggled and I swooned a lot throughout this magical read and it’s certainly given me some Christmas joy as well as leaving me excited for Kat Mizera’s upcoming series. I highly recommend you one click this and the previous three book in the Romancing The Rink Series.
November 16, 2021
This was a really awesome story about Remy Knight who has been mentioned in other stories by the author. His father has just died and he discovered that he and his brothers now own an old ice skating facility in Garland Grove.
Remy is a former hockey player, a new team owner of a hockey team in Florida and also an owner of a sporting good company. He meets Noelle on his first night in town when the rink has a small fire and he slowly starts to get to know her as he wants to turn the rink around before selling it.
This story takes place over just a few weeks but these two fall hard for each other. But with her being in Garland Grove and his future being in Florida, how can these two follow their hearts?
This was a heart warming holiday story centered around the holidays and a big snow storm that brings these two closer. While its not insta love they do fall in love fairly fast and they have to figure out how to make things work.
One thing I LOVED about this story is that we get to have Toli and Tessa from the authors Las Vegas Sidewinders series make an appearance and actually spend time with both main characters. I loved seeing them again and seeing what their future might be.
I received a complimentary early release copy of this e-book from the author prior to release and am voluntarily leaving a review.
Remy is a former hockey player, a new team owner of a hockey team in Florida and also an owner of a sporting good company. He meets Noelle on his first night in town when the rink has a small fire and he slowly starts to get to know her as he wants to turn the rink around before selling it.
This story takes place over just a few weeks but these two fall hard for each other. But with her being in Garland Grove and his future being in Florida, how can these two follow their hearts?
This was a heart warming holiday story centered around the holidays and a big snow storm that brings these two closer. While its not insta love they do fall in love fairly fast and they have to figure out how to make things work.
One thing I LOVED about this story is that we get to have Toli and Tessa from the authors Las Vegas Sidewinders series make an appearance and actually spend time with both main characters. I loved seeing them again and seeing what their future might be.
I received a complimentary early release copy of this e-book from the author prior to release and am voluntarily leaving a review.
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