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Badges on Ice #3
Crushing It!
He's fire by day and ice by night. Can she save him from himself?
Ryan Crew is a daredevil firefighter by day and a take-no-prisoners hockey player by night who’s determined to hold onto his bachelor status at all costs. He’s not only Mr. June in the firefighters’ charity calendar with abs that have gone viral, he’s also a great player, on and off the ice. But when his rash actions at the scene of a fire force him into some unplanned time off, he agrees to a job helping a friend of a friend remodel her fixer-upper.
Callie Pace bought her three-bedroom home because she could see its potential. It looked so easy on those DIY tv shows, but trying to do it herself was overwhelming. So when her friends Jake and Sophia recommend firefighter-on-hiatus Ryan Crew for the job, she jumps at the lifeline. His vision and know-how give her hope that her house can become her dream home.
Before long, the sparks are flying between Callie and Ryan. Neither can deny the passion they share, but while Callie knows she’s falling in love, Ryan isn’t ready to give up his single status.
When he’s forced to make a choice between love and bachelorhood, will Ryan decide to take one more risk . . . and score on the biggest play of his life?
Crushing It! is book 3 in the Badges on Ice Hockey Romance series, but each story can be read alone.
Ryan Crew is a daredevil firefighter by day and a take-no-prisoners hockey player by night who’s determined to hold onto his bachelor status at all costs. He’s not only Mr. June in the firefighters’ charity calendar with abs that have gone viral, he’s also a great player, on and off the ice. But when his rash actions at the scene of a fire force him into some unplanned time off, he agrees to a job helping a friend of a friend remodel her fixer-upper.
Callie Pace bought her three-bedroom home because she could see its potential. It looked so easy on those DIY tv shows, but trying to do it herself was overwhelming. So when her friends Jake and Sophia recommend firefighter-on-hiatus Ryan Crew for the job, she jumps at the lifeline. His vision and know-how give her hope that her house can become her dream home.
Before long, the sparks are flying between Callie and Ryan. Neither can deny the passion they share, but while Callie knows she’s falling in love, Ryan isn’t ready to give up his single status.
When he’s forced to make a choice between love and bachelorhood, will Ryan decide to take one more risk . . . and score on the biggest play of his life?
Crushing It! is book 3 in the Badges on Ice Hockey Romance series, but each story can be read alone.
176 pages, Kindle Edition
First published May 12, 2021
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About the author
Nicky Arden
9 books25 followersIn one of her many jobs, Nicky Arden once worked for an NHL team writing for their fan magazine. She’s also worked in engineering and high tech, for an environmental coalition and she spent five years as a newspaper reporter and editor.
She can barely skate, but she loves the smell of a hockey rink right before a game, the excitement of the crowd and cheering her favorite players on.
Nicky lives in the Pacific Northwest. Want to stay in touch? Check out her website at www.nickyarden.com or stop by her Facebook page.
She can barely skate, but she loves the smell of a hockey rink right before a game, the excitement of the crowd and cheering her favorite players on.
Nicky lives in the Pacific Northwest. Want to stay in touch? Check out her website at www.nickyarden.com or stop by her Facebook page.
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May 17, 2021
Crushing It by Nicky Arden
Badges on Ice Series Book Three
Ryan Crew, Mr. June in the firefighters’ charity calendar, and the winner of the last player on the ice challenge he had with his two best friends Jake and Nate. Winning meant they fell in love, and he hasn’t. He’s not ready as there are too many hot women around to pick only one. When he finds himself with some downtime from firefighting, Jake asks him to help Sophia’s friend with some renovations. His new boss happens to be one of those hot women.
Callie Pace thought maybe she made a mistake buying this house. Great bones to fix up… if only she were the fixer-upper type. When it’s suggested she help out Jake’s friend while he’s off work, she agrees. As her house starts coming together…Callie and Ryan do too.
I enjoyed Ryan and Callie’s story, shed a few tears, but fortunately, being a romance and all, the happily-ever-after was awaiting.
**Sexual content and language
https://justjudysjumbles.blogspot.com...
Badges on Ice Series Book Three
Ryan Crew, Mr. June in the firefighters’ charity calendar, and the winner of the last player on the ice challenge he had with his two best friends Jake and Nate. Winning meant they fell in love, and he hasn’t. He’s not ready as there are too many hot women around to pick only one. When he finds himself with some downtime from firefighting, Jake asks him to help Sophia’s friend with some renovations. His new boss happens to be one of those hot women.
Callie Pace thought maybe she made a mistake buying this house. Great bones to fix up… if only she were the fixer-upper type. When it’s suggested she help out Jake’s friend while he’s off work, she agrees. As her house starts coming together…Callie and Ryan do too.
I enjoyed Ryan and Callie’s story, shed a few tears, but fortunately, being a romance and all, the happily-ever-after was awaiting.
**Sexual content and language
https://justjudysjumbles.blogspot.com...
February 1, 2022
Ryan's story was an apt conclusion for this trio of friends. I liked the elements brought in from book one.
Delightful romance, I liked how... idk... homey? it was as compared to earlier books in the series. 4.5 stars
Delightful romance, I liked how... idk... homey? it was as compared to earlier books in the series. 4.5 stars
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