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Westbury Warriors #5
Canuck
The best friends to lovers you’ve been waiting for! Grab your copy for a front row seat to the funny, one-upping friendship, the tender understanding only best friends can give each other, and the blood-rushing sizzle they bring to the bedroom. Set some time aside, because you’ll devour this book in one sitting!
Canuck. What a weird name. It’s like calling someone The American. It might make sense down at Westbury, where he’s a superstar goalie for the college. In the Great White North (land of maple syrup and Tim Hortons) not so much.
He’ll always be Liam Frazier to me. My best friend. The same guy who told me I looked like a tasty piece of chocolate when he tried to pick me up in grade six. That was a fail. One I still like to give him a hard time about ten years later. I still remember him, looking like a horse, with his lanky legs and crazy mullet.
Now, he’s gone from colt to stallion. It’s hard not to notice all the ways he’s… filled out. His broad shoulders, cut biceps not to mention the places where I’m not supposed to look! And I don’t look. Usually.
Liam is more than the amazing body he’s grown into, impressive as it is. He’s the guy who can make me laugh — even when my life is falling apart. He’s not Mr. Big Time Goalie to me, he’s my best friend. He shows up when I need him, whether it’s moving an apartment full of stuff, or trying and failing to show me up in a dance off.
He’s irreplaceable.
An irreplaceable friendship isn’t something you should mess up. Not by sleeping with them. Not by living with them. And definitely, 100% not by falling in love with them… so why am I doing all three?
Canuck. What a weird name. It’s like calling someone The American. It might make sense down at Westbury, where he’s a superstar goalie for the college. In the Great White North (land of maple syrup and Tim Hortons) not so much.
He’ll always be Liam Frazier to me. My best friend. The same guy who told me I looked like a tasty piece of chocolate when he tried to pick me up in grade six. That was a fail. One I still like to give him a hard time about ten years later. I still remember him, looking like a horse, with his lanky legs and crazy mullet.
Now, he’s gone from colt to stallion. It’s hard not to notice all the ways he’s… filled out. His broad shoulders, cut biceps not to mention the places where I’m not supposed to look! And I don’t look. Usually.
Liam is more than the amazing body he’s grown into, impressive as it is. He’s the guy who can make me laugh — even when my life is falling apart. He’s not Mr. Big Time Goalie to me, he’s my best friend. He shows up when I need him, whether it’s moving an apartment full of stuff, or trying and failing to show me up in a dance off.
He’s irreplaceable.
An irreplaceable friendship isn’t something you should mess up. Not by sleeping with them. Not by living with them. And definitely, 100% not by falling in love with them… so why am I doing all three?
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Published November 1, 2021
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November 12, 2021
Book five in the wonderful world of the Westbury Warriors and I loved it. Friends to lovers is always my favorite trope and I was blown away with this book. Loved Liam (Canuck) and Camille. They have known each other since they were 11. When they share an intimate encounter after he helps her move out of her boyfriend’s house, their relationship changes. Loved watching them find their way back to each other. Great story and can’t wait to read Rookie. Loving this group of guys. Highly recommend this and the entire series.
November 4, 2021
It’s graduation year, and Liam is a bundle of nerves with the hopes of being drafted by Ottawa, his hometown. He’s home for summer vacation and his best friend Camille just broke up with her long-time boyfriend and their mutual friend. Lots to work with here, and Eddie Cleveland doesn’t fail us (again!) Look for the outlandish that causes belly laughs while making our hearts hurt with the eagerness and hopes of two people who are striving toward personal completion.
Canuck, as Liam is referred to by his Hockey brethren, is a hot commodity with a heart. Although a BMOC (Big Man on Campus) you don’t get that aura from him—just a guy who appreciates his friends and his long-standing crush and admiration for his best friend, Camille.
Camille, on the other hand, is at a juncture of finding herself. Less settled than Liam, she is defining herself through her writing and her place with her family. This love story is one that we can all relate—when we were 21 and think we understand life, until we don’t.
If you love Eddie Cleveland books as I do, this is a saga continued. And as a teaser, we were given all sorts of hints about Rookie—I can’t wait to learn his secret!
Canuck, as Liam is referred to by his Hockey brethren, is a hot commodity with a heart. Although a BMOC (Big Man on Campus) you don’t get that aura from him—just a guy who appreciates his friends and his long-standing crush and admiration for his best friend, Camille.
Camille, on the other hand, is at a juncture of finding herself. Less settled than Liam, she is defining herself through her writing and her place with her family. This love story is one that we can all relate—when we were 21 and think we understand life, until we don’t.
If you love Eddie Cleveland books as I do, this is a saga continued. And as a teaser, we were given all sorts of hints about Rookie—I can’t wait to learn his secret!
November 8, 2021
Eddie has done it again, I love Canuck and Camille's story, best friends to lovers, the jokes that they play on each other had me laughing so hard especially the scene at the airport, I'm glad I was the only one home they would of all looked at me like I was nuts laughing so hard. This whole series is a must read and it does not disappoint. I could not put this down and it helped me relax after a very stressful few weeks. Thanks Eddie you are an amazing writer and I am glad you finally were able to finish with all your extra work you have been doing, Kuddos to you for making it happen.
I am volunteering to read and leave my honest review for a copy of this ARC
I am volunteering to read and leave my honest review for a copy of this ARC
November 8, 2021
Liam Frazier has had Camille as a best friend since they met at twelve years old. I absolutely loved this friends to lovers story. It’s a good thing I haven’t been to the Ottawa airport because I don’t think custom’s will ever be the same after Liam’s antics. I laughed so hard there were tears and lots of chuckles. It was great to catch-up with the rest of the couples and happy Westbury Warriors. Camille gets dumped and the only one to help/understand her situation is Liam her best friend. Lots if laughs and great characters make this book a must read.
November 9, 2021
Sweet, hot & fulls of laughs. Every book in this series is a winner, but this one is the best so far. I could be biased because I’m Canadian and friends to lovers are my favourites ;)
Seriously though, Eddie continues to develop the relationships on this team as he writes each players happy ending. If you enjoy great banter, college romance, team dynamics and a great love story, I recommend this book (and the whole series)
I received an ARC of this book
Seriously though, Eddie continues to develop the relationships on this team as he writes each players happy ending. If you enjoy great banter, college romance, team dynamics and a great love story, I recommend this book (and the whole series)
I received an ARC of this book
November 6, 2021
FRIENDSHIP TURNS TO FIERY PASSIONATE ROMANCE
“Canuck’s story fills the pages with witty banter, fun times, heartfelt moments, fiery desires fueled with passionate romance, and inspirational moments. Character interaction is spot on, and the happy forever is gratifying. A pager-turn read that held my interest, yearning to learn what happens next.
When Canuck and Camille met in grade school, a steady best friendship was born. Through their friendship, they held their crushes at bay. Canuck is the goalie for the Westbury Warriors and has high hopes of getting on his Canadian hockey team in the NHL. Camille thought her life with her boyfriend, Tyler, was set until it wasn’t. She wants to be a writer and some of her articles are a hoot. During Canuck’s summer vacation at home, they do some fun things and then he goes back to college. They face a few challenges before reaching their happy forever.
Memorable uplifting read with admirable characters, vivid scene descriptions and storyline. The hero and heroine build each other up when they feel insecure. This is a touch down read for me as I could feel with the author’s words the fear they felt about taking the step toward lovers. I loved the laughable moments. Their friendship and romance are genuine. Relishing this read, I voluntarily reviewed pre-release copy.
“Canuck’s story fills the pages with witty banter, fun times, heartfelt moments, fiery desires fueled with passionate romance, and inspirational moments. Character interaction is spot on, and the happy forever is gratifying. A pager-turn read that held my interest, yearning to learn what happens next.
When Canuck and Camille met in grade school, a steady best friendship was born. Through their friendship, they held their crushes at bay. Canuck is the goalie for the Westbury Warriors and has high hopes of getting on his Canadian hockey team in the NHL. Camille thought her life with her boyfriend, Tyler, was set until it wasn’t. She wants to be a writer and some of her articles are a hoot. During Canuck’s summer vacation at home, they do some fun things and then he goes back to college. They face a few challenges before reaching their happy forever.
Memorable uplifting read with admirable characters, vivid scene descriptions and storyline. The hero and heroine build each other up when they feel insecure. This is a touch down read for me as I could feel with the author’s words the fear they felt about taking the step toward lovers. I loved the laughable moments. Their friendship and romance are genuine. Relishing this read, I voluntarily reviewed pre-release copy.
November 6, 2021
WOW what a well written friends to lovers romance , Liam(CANUCK) and Camille are wonderful characters , loved the LOL moments especially the airport and her moving had me in stitches , but more than that i really loved what their journey in life had in store for them , deserves more than 5*s , purchased the book but haven't read it yet ,but i have read the arc , well done Eddie , i am now looking forward to the next book , PLEASE LET IT BE ROOKIE
I received an arc and am voluntarily leaving a review
I received an arc and am voluntarily leaving a review
November 16, 2021
2.5/5 ⭐ -
✅funny and heartwarming, with a HFN ✅childhood-friends-to-lovers
✅sports (hockey) romance
💚Liked Liam (Canuck) and Camille's supportive friendship. Loved how Liam supported her after her breakup, cheered her on in her career and didn't only focus on the superficial things he loves about her.
💚 The humor made me giggle a little and smile a lot. The dildo stand-off between them wasn't my usual brand of humor, but I think Cleveland wrote it well, especially his mom's embarrassment, without being too OTT
💚 I liked Camille's friendship with Greg, (Rookie) as she seems to be the only one of the huge extended Warrior hockey friend group that actually speaks to him like he's a real person instead of a virginal freakshow. ↪(I'm really hoping that Cleveland is gearing up to do a MM book with Greg and the bartender from this book, with the whole crew rising to be actual friends to him, or maybe adding some new players who are more mature)
❌ I disliked the whole "h has been with one man, and the sex was bad, while H sleeps around, and then the MCs immediately have mind-blowing sex together their first time and always and forever" thing. Why do authors keep writing MCs like this? Couldn't Camille's sex life with her ex have been good, and then fizzled out when they grew apart, and later, her and Liam's chemistry/love makes their sex life great?
❌They had sex and admitted past crushes on each other way too quickly after her breakup of a 10yr relationship.
❌The pacing was also too fast and unbelievable for Camilles breakup and then her and Liam's time as an actual couple was basically nonexistent
✅funny and heartwarming, with a HFN ✅childhood-friends-to-lovers
✅sports (hockey) romance
💚Liked Liam (Canuck) and Camille's supportive friendship. Loved how Liam supported her after her breakup, cheered her on in her career and didn't only focus on the superficial things he loves about her.
💚 The humor made me giggle a little and smile a lot. The dildo stand-off between them wasn't my usual brand of humor, but I think Cleveland wrote it well, especially his mom's embarrassment, without being too OTT
💚 I liked Camille's friendship with Greg, (Rookie) as she seems to be the only one of the huge extended Warrior hockey friend group that actually speaks to him like he's a real person instead of a virginal freakshow. ↪(I'm really hoping that Cleveland is gearing up to do a MM book with Greg and the bartender from this book, with the whole crew rising to be actual friends to him, or maybe adding some new players who are more mature)
❌ I disliked the whole "h has been with one man, and the sex was bad, while H sleeps around, and then the MCs immediately have mind-blowing sex together their first time and always and forever" thing. Why do authors keep writing MCs like this? Couldn't Camille's sex life with her ex have been good, and then fizzled out when they grew apart, and later, her and Liam's chemistry/love makes their sex life great?
❌They had sex and admitted past crushes on each other way too quickly after her breakup of a 10yr relationship.
❌The pacing was also too fast and unbelievable for Camilles breakup and then her and Liam's time as an actual couple was basically nonexistent
November 5, 2021
⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ I have been a part of Eddie's ARC team since the beginning of the Westbury hockey series. Which, for me, means that I absolutely love his work. I am a very picky person when it comes to the writing style and flow of a book, especially when grammar and technique mean nothing nowadays.
He has me hooked. With the characters he develops and the depths of the relationships throughout the series, he is a master with words and entraps you from the start. You want to continue the series because he puts that much heart into the side characters along the way.
I love the BFFs to lovers trope and could not be more happier than I am with what I read. I highly recommend, not only this book, but the series in general to anyone who wants to be absorbed into a quick heartfelt read with zero angst.
Fingers crossed 🤞 for a Rookie book next!
He has me hooked. With the characters he develops and the depths of the relationships throughout the series, he is a master with words and entraps you from the start. You want to continue the series because he puts that much heart into the side characters along the way.
I love the BFFs to lovers trope and could not be more happier than I am with what I read. I highly recommend, not only this book, but the series in general to anyone who wants to be absorbed into a quick heartfelt read with zero angst.
Fingers crossed 🤞 for a Rookie book next!
November 7, 2021
Eddie Cleveland takes us back to Westbury for a friends to lovers romance.
This is the 5th installment of the Westbury Warriors series and explores how sometimes the search for one’s soulmate ends with the person that has been beside you all along.
As the story begins, we meet our hero Canuck, AKA Liam, about to engage in a prank to “one-up” his best friend, Camille. Unfortunately, his prank doesn’t go as planned – much to his mother’s dismay – as his bestie is not there as expected. (On a side note – Dad’s reaction was hilarious.)
Camille misses out on the prank due to dealing with a personal matter that sets the story in motion. Her situation results in her relying on the support of her best friend Liam. As Liam provides his support and helps restore Camille’s self-confidence, they both begin to realize their feelings for each other go beyond friendship.
However, as their feelings evolve, they are both aware of the potential risk involved at crossing the line. They both realize that if they did cross the line – it would be hot and amazing. But then, their friendship – on which they have both relied on since they were pre-teens – could be a casualty if things do not work out.
The friendship is crucial at this point in their lives, as they also have their own challenges to work through. Liam is hoping to be drafted by the Ottawa Senators and Camille is pursuing a career as a freelance writer.
Canuck’s teammates and their significant others make appearances as well, reinforcing the collegiate atmosphere for the reader. Some of his teammates see the “writing on the wall” for these two – before they admit it to themselves.
While I love all of Eddie’s work – this is one of my favorites – primarily for the humor. I do agree with a few other reviews that it would be wonderful to have extended epilogues for these characters.
Perhaps once the series is complete, a story of where they are in 10 years would make an excellent epilogue or “Westbury Class Reunion” story!
Excellent job, Eddie! Now, about Rookie……...?
This is the 5th installment of the Westbury Warriors series and explores how sometimes the search for one’s soulmate ends with the person that has been beside you all along.
As the story begins, we meet our hero Canuck, AKA Liam, about to engage in a prank to “one-up” his best friend, Camille. Unfortunately, his prank doesn’t go as planned – much to his mother’s dismay – as his bestie is not there as expected. (On a side note – Dad’s reaction was hilarious.)
Camille misses out on the prank due to dealing with a personal matter that sets the story in motion. Her situation results in her relying on the support of her best friend Liam. As Liam provides his support and helps restore Camille’s self-confidence, they both begin to realize their feelings for each other go beyond friendship.
However, as their feelings evolve, they are both aware of the potential risk involved at crossing the line. They both realize that if they did cross the line – it would be hot and amazing. But then, their friendship – on which they have both relied on since they were pre-teens – could be a casualty if things do not work out.
The friendship is crucial at this point in their lives, as they also have their own challenges to work through. Liam is hoping to be drafted by the Ottawa Senators and Camille is pursuing a career as a freelance writer.
Canuck’s teammates and their significant others make appearances as well, reinforcing the collegiate atmosphere for the reader. Some of his teammates see the “writing on the wall” for these two – before they admit it to themselves.
While I love all of Eddie’s work – this is one of my favorites – primarily for the humor. I do agree with a few other reviews that it would be wonderful to have extended epilogues for these characters.
Perhaps once the series is complete, a story of where they are in 10 years would make an excellent epilogue or “Westbury Class Reunion” story!
Excellent job, Eddie! Now, about Rookie……...?
November 5, 2021
Loved this new hockey romance from Eddie Cleveland!
When Camille's relationship with her long-time boyfriend falls apart, she feels a bit lost. She, Liam and Tyler had all been friends since they were pre-teens. An aspiring writer, Camille loses her self-confidence in herself and her writing. Liam has always been there as her rock through tough times growing up and she turns to him now for support.
When these long-time friends cross the line from friendship to a physical relationship, it seems like Camille may have lost this relationship as well. While things get weird for a while, both Liam and Camille work to reestablish their relationship. They've been good friends for a lifetime and neither are willing to give that up.
Liam (Canuck) keeps it lighthearted and fun most of the time. The opening chapter had me laughing out loud at his antics. I won't spoil it, but I'll never look at the airport arrivals area quite the same. He's such a fun and amusing character. He uses humor to pull Camille out of her own head and unwavering support to help her regain her self-confidence. Just a truly lovely man. I love how hard he's willing to try to keep Camille in his life after their night together. He knows what's important and will fight for it in his own funny, flirty way. The evolution of Camille and Liam's relationship from friends to lovers is organic and relatable. There are awkward moments between these two as well as plenty of heat.
I also enjoyed cameos from other characters in this series. It's great to get small glimpses of the other couples that have been featured in past books. These characters fill out the Westbury college world and create a colorful backdrop for the the current story.
Five stars for this hockey romance read.
When Camille's relationship with her long-time boyfriend falls apart, she feels a bit lost. She, Liam and Tyler had all been friends since they were pre-teens. An aspiring writer, Camille loses her self-confidence in herself and her writing. Liam has always been there as her rock through tough times growing up and she turns to him now for support.
When these long-time friends cross the line from friendship to a physical relationship, it seems like Camille may have lost this relationship as well. While things get weird for a while, both Liam and Camille work to reestablish their relationship. They've been good friends for a lifetime and neither are willing to give that up.
Liam (Canuck) keeps it lighthearted and fun most of the time. The opening chapter had me laughing out loud at his antics. I won't spoil it, but I'll never look at the airport arrivals area quite the same. He's such a fun and amusing character. He uses humor to pull Camille out of her own head and unwavering support to help her regain her self-confidence. Just a truly lovely man. I love how hard he's willing to try to keep Camille in his life after their night together. He knows what's important and will fight for it in his own funny, flirty way. The evolution of Camille and Liam's relationship from friends to lovers is organic and relatable. There are awkward moments between these two as well as plenty of heat.
I also enjoyed cameos from other characters in this series. It's great to get small glimpses of the other couples that have been featured in past books. These characters fill out the Westbury college world and create a colorful backdrop for the the current story.
Five stars for this hockey romance read.
November 6, 2021
Eddie Cleveland has scored a hat trick with this story in the Westbury Warrior series. Its the sweetest of friends to lovers romances and one of the BEST stories ever written by Eddie. The story is fun, funny, beautiful, FUNNY, sweet, a lot of sexy and very well written. It allows us to catch up on other characters from the series and gives us insight to other future stories.
Canuck (or Liam as his folks and BFF call him) is a Westbury Warrior and star hockey player. He has spent the last few years playing college hockey trying to achieve his goal of becoming a pro hockey player, dating/hooking up and watching his BFF Camille date their friend Tyler.
Camille has dated Tyler for years but has been friends with Liam since she was in grade school. She has been writing here and there but has bigger goals. And the night she is supposed to pick Liam up from the airport for summer break she and Tyler break up.
During the summer Liam and Camille spend time reconnecting- laughing at childhood memories, recreating dance video games, and more. Camille gets over Tyler, Liam works to figure out his future. . .and they both start to see that maybe they could be more than friends. Just maybe. . .
From crazy drag queen Halloween costumes to real drag queens, speed dating, awesome magazine articles about the types of men ladies date (D), to Turkey pizza and more.
Trust that this is a perfect Friends to lovers Romance!
I was given and ARC for an honest review.
Canuck (or Liam as his folks and BFF call him) is a Westbury Warrior and star hockey player. He has spent the last few years playing college hockey trying to achieve his goal of becoming a pro hockey player, dating/hooking up and watching his BFF Camille date their friend Tyler.
Camille has dated Tyler for years but has been friends with Liam since she was in grade school. She has been writing here and there but has bigger goals. And the night she is supposed to pick Liam up from the airport for summer break she and Tyler break up.
During the summer Liam and Camille spend time reconnecting- laughing at childhood memories, recreating dance video games, and more. Camille gets over Tyler, Liam works to figure out his future. . .and they both start to see that maybe they could be more than friends. Just maybe. . .
From crazy drag queen Halloween costumes to real drag queens, speed dating, awesome magazine articles about the types of men ladies date (D), to Turkey pizza and more.
Trust that this is a perfect Friends to lovers Romance!
I was given and ARC for an honest review.
November 9, 2021
I received this book as an ARC, here are my thoughts. I enjoyed this book. From the very beginning airport 'scene' I was hooked (not to mention literally laughing out loud). It was very nice not to see Canuck get upset when his prank goes wrong and his intended target Camille isn't the one to pick him up. Camille is just leaving a long term relationship and is happy to spend time with her best friend while he's home for the summer. Canuck is determined to help Camille find the awesome girl he knows she is, not the beaten down one she sees herself as. He invites her to come live with him at Hector House when he returns for school to offer her a change (and to be closer to the girl he always had feelings for). After a situation that quickly turned awkward they pair lose contact for the remainder of the summer so Canuck is shocked and delighted to find that Camille decides to take him up on his offer. Sparks fly as he tries to help her with her articles, even enlisting the help of his teammates. When they decide to upgrade their friendship level things get interesting when Camille gets an assignment that she doesn't want Canuck to help out with. Can letting go of all fears and taking the jump into a relationship with feelings involved be just the thing they need?
November 30, 2021
This book was much anticipated for me. I LOVE how the characters from this series continue to row and change as the series goes on. The boys are finally in their senior year (well most of them.) You get to see their HEA play out. Now we need a Rookie book, except then he’s keeping the series alive after the first batch of boys graduate, maybe in will happen, maybe not.
Anyways, this book was another great book in the series. Although, this one had a slightly different vibe than the others. The majority of the storyline took place outside of hockey. This was more like a romance novel that happened to have some hockey, instead of a more sports romance book to me. Also, since this was a new release there were some proofreading errors, didn’t take away from the story, but they were noticeable for me.
I do feel like it was a great paced story until you get towards the end, then it felt like a rushed HEA. Steamy scenes, laughter inducing scenes (lots of them), some angst scenes.
I do recommend this book and series. I thoroughly enjoyed it, but I really need Rookie’s book or a completed HEA and where did they end up after school. Do they go to the Frozen Four their last year of school, do they all get picked up by the NHL, things I need to know. Wink.
Anyways, this book was another great book in the series. Although, this one had a slightly different vibe than the others. The majority of the storyline took place outside of hockey. This was more like a romance novel that happened to have some hockey, instead of a more sports romance book to me. Also, since this was a new release there were some proofreading errors, didn’t take away from the story, but they were noticeable for me.
I do feel like it was a great paced story until you get towards the end, then it felt like a rushed HEA. Steamy scenes, laughter inducing scenes (lots of them), some angst scenes.
I do recommend this book and series. I thoroughly enjoyed it, but I really need Rookie’s book or a completed HEA and where did they end up after school. Do they go to the Frozen Four their last year of school, do they all get picked up by the NHL, things I need to know. Wink.
August 22, 2025
Finally, loveable Canuck gets his happily ever after! This was a love story in the making from the age of eleven, when Liam (Canuck) and Camille met. The strength and foundation of their friendship is well documented in the book and very enviable.
Set mostly in Canada, away from the other characters in the series, it had a different vibe than the previous books. I must admit, I wish the romance part had started sooner. Although I loved reading about Liam and Camille’s backstory, it almost felt like a friendship story, rather than a romance, for the first half of the book. I would have enjoyed a little more time being spent on the romance and less on the friendship side of things. Even though the friendship backstory was interesting, well written, and enjoyable to read, it wasn’t what I was expecting after reading the previous books. I don’t think it would have hurt the story to trim it down a little.
It was great to see these two characters come together as a romantic couple after having such a deep friendship. I loved that it made it possible for them to help each other come to terms with the baggage and roadblocks in their lives and emerge on the other side stronger than ever.
Set mostly in Canada, away from the other characters in the series, it had a different vibe than the previous books. I must admit, I wish the romance part had started sooner. Although I loved reading about Liam and Camille’s backstory, it almost felt like a friendship story, rather than a romance, for the first half of the book. I would have enjoyed a little more time being spent on the romance and less on the friendship side of things. Even though the friendship backstory was interesting, well written, and enjoyable to read, it wasn’t what I was expecting after reading the previous books. I don’t think it would have hurt the story to trim it down a little.
It was great to see these two characters come together as a romantic couple after having such a deep friendship. I loved that it made it possible for them to help each other come to terms with the baggage and roadblocks in their lives and emerge on the other side stronger than ever.
November 6, 2021
Friends to lovers
Liam (Canuck) is the goalie for the Westbury Warriors hockey team. He is in his senior year of college and is hoping to be drafted by his lifelong favorite team the Ottawa Senators. He has been friends with Tyler and Camille since age 11. Tyler and Camille had been living together but just broke up. He helps support his best friend Camille by helping her move out of the apartment she'd shared with Tyler. They spent time together for awhile and he had her talked into joining him in his college room at the Hector House. The Hector House is where he and some of his teammates live. However, Liam and Camille have a one night sexual encounter and their relationship is altered. They ghosted each other the rest of the summer. Canuck went back to school and Camille started writing articles for a living. Eventually she shows up on his doorstep but now they have to figure out how to make the relationship work. It's fun to catch up with other players. Many very funny episodes in this book. I wanted to know if Canuck got drafted. I can't wait for Rookie's story and see if my suspicions are correct.
Liam (Canuck) is the goalie for the Westbury Warriors hockey team. He is in his senior year of college and is hoping to be drafted by his lifelong favorite team the Ottawa Senators. He has been friends with Tyler and Camille since age 11. Tyler and Camille had been living together but just broke up. He helps support his best friend Camille by helping her move out of the apartment she'd shared with Tyler. They spent time together for awhile and he had her talked into joining him in his college room at the Hector House. The Hector House is where he and some of his teammates live. However, Liam and Camille have a one night sexual encounter and their relationship is altered. They ghosted each other the rest of the summer. Canuck went back to school and Camille started writing articles for a living. Eventually she shows up on his doorstep but now they have to figure out how to make the relationship work. It's fun to catch up with other players. Many very funny episodes in this book. I wanted to know if Canuck got drafted. I can't wait for Rookie's story and see if my suspicions are correct.
November 8, 2021
I received this book with the understanding that I could leave a voluntary and honest review.
In this book we meet Camille Lundy & Liam "Canuck" Frazier. What do you do when the one person you have known forever is the one person you can't be with? This is what has happened to Camille & Canuck. When they were younger Canuck was going to ask her out but at the time their mutual friend called dibs and well you were young once too right? You know that means something but now they are over does that mean he might just have a shot and if so does he want to ruin an amazing friendship to try? Camille can't believe how long she wasted on her ex. When it finally ends it isn't with a bang it is more like a whimper but she feel the loss of what could have been. Seeing Canuck makes her wonder what would her life be like now if she had chosen him? Is she willing to risk a friendship to find out? Can they find a HEA or has that ship sailed.
Amazing story by this author. This story will take you on a roller-coaster you won't want to get off of. I would highly recommend it to anyone and everyone.
In this book we meet Camille Lundy & Liam "Canuck" Frazier. What do you do when the one person you have known forever is the one person you can't be with? This is what has happened to Camille & Canuck. When they were younger Canuck was going to ask her out but at the time their mutual friend called dibs and well you were young once too right? You know that means something but now they are over does that mean he might just have a shot and if so does he want to ruin an amazing friendship to try? Camille can't believe how long she wasted on her ex. When it finally ends it isn't with a bang it is more like a whimper but she feel the loss of what could have been. Seeing Canuck makes her wonder what would her life be like now if she had chosen him? Is she willing to risk a friendship to find out? Can they find a HEA or has that ship sailed.
Amazing story by this author. This story will take you on a roller-coaster you won't want to get off of. I would highly recommend it to anyone and everyone.
January 8, 2022
It took them long enough
When Camille and her long-time live-in boyfriend broke up, she was devastated. Her other best friend Liam a.k.a. Canuck tried his best to console her to make her move on. She and Tyler had grown apart even though they'd been together a long time. Liam and Camille always had feelings for each other but were afraid to take it there in fear of losing another best friend. But that one-time when they could blame it on the booze kind of made them ghost each other in fear. It was not until the threat of another person getting the other's interest did they come to admit the truth with each other. They were in love with each other and they checked off each other's boxes.
I did not get Liam and Camille as a couple. Their best vibe to me was as best friends. They knew how to cheer each other up and were very frank with their conversations, and besides that, they had fun with each other. This storyline kind of left me hanging with questions. Camille seemed to be on her way as a writer, but did Liam get drafted, did his dream come true? Who was the Rooky going out with and did he finally ditch that Roomy nicknàme?
When Camille and her long-time live-in boyfriend broke up, she was devastated. Her other best friend Liam a.k.a. Canuck tried his best to console her to make her move on. She and Tyler had grown apart even though they'd been together a long time. Liam and Camille always had feelings for each other but were afraid to take it there in fear of losing another best friend. But that one-time when they could blame it on the booze kind of made them ghost each other in fear. It was not until the threat of another person getting the other's interest did they come to admit the truth with each other. They were in love with each other and they checked off each other's boxes.
I did not get Liam and Camille as a couple. Their best vibe to me was as best friends. They knew how to cheer each other up and were very frank with their conversations, and besides that, they had fun with each other. This storyline kind of left me hanging with questions. Camille seemed to be on her way as a writer, but did Liam get drafted, did his dream come true? Who was the Rooky going out with and did he finally ditch that Roomy nicknàme?
November 8, 2021
This friends to lovers amazingly unique sport romance storyline had me howling, my heart aching and filled with anticipation throughout...
For a guy who is so popular and one of the hockey god's, Liam or Canuck is never too up in his own ego to help and love his best friend Camille.
Meanwhile Camille is trying to find out who she is and where everything in her life fits...
The relationship between Liam and Camille is totally relatable if you haven't been this couple, you know this couple. The heat is up there with the best of them and other favourites may make an appearance or two...
As with previous Cleveland books he writes from both MCs points of view ensuring that neithers voice is left out... I don't know how he voices a female so well but he never disappoints... Plus he also includes a playlist which does beautiful things to this girls heart....
For someone who doesn't do ROM com and for someone who usually prefers a gruff bad boy Canuck knocked my socks off... Well done Mr C!!!
For a guy who is so popular and one of the hockey god's, Liam or Canuck is never too up in his own ego to help and love his best friend Camille.
Meanwhile Camille is trying to find out who she is and where everything in her life fits...
The relationship between Liam and Camille is totally relatable if you haven't been this couple, you know this couple. The heat is up there with the best of them and other favourites may make an appearance or two...
As with previous Cleveland books he writes from both MCs points of view ensuring that neithers voice is left out... I don't know how he voices a female so well but he never disappoints... Plus he also includes a playlist which does beautiful things to this girls heart....
For someone who doesn't do ROM com and for someone who usually prefers a gruff bad boy Canuck knocked my socks off... Well done Mr C!!!
November 7, 2021
Holy Hot Canadian
Oh, My, Gosh! I thought that nothing and I mean nothing could top Griz for me! I was so wrong! Liam & Camille have managed to beat out Griz & Hattie for my favorite Westbury couple! This story was a look back at the history between best friends, teen hormones aside, they know each other inside & out! I had no idea Canuck was so funny, we saw glimpses, but nothing like his actual persona. Camille got stuck in a rut after her breakup, no one but Liam would have been able to bring her out of the fog she found herself in. This was a slow burn, sweet, steamy and incredibly sexy albeit slightly and I mean slightly angsty book. Now I really can't wait to see what happens with their roommate Rookie! Oh yes, that will be an adventure too! Don't wait around for Rookie though, get right in there and read this series! It will have you laughing, swooning, melting and a bit or more worked up! Thanks Eddie, you struck hockey gold yet again!
Oh, My, Gosh! I thought that nothing and I mean nothing could top Griz for me! I was so wrong! Liam & Camille have managed to beat out Griz & Hattie for my favorite Westbury couple! This story was a look back at the history between best friends, teen hormones aside, they know each other inside & out! I had no idea Canuck was so funny, we saw glimpses, but nothing like his actual persona. Camille got stuck in a rut after her breakup, no one but Liam would have been able to bring her out of the fog she found herself in. This was a slow burn, sweet, steamy and incredibly sexy albeit slightly and I mean slightly angsty book. Now I really can't wait to see what happens with their roommate Rookie! Oh yes, that will be an adventure too! Don't wait around for Rookie though, get right in there and read this series! It will have you laughing, swooning, melting and a bit or more worked up! Thanks Eddie, you struck hockey gold yet again!
November 8, 2021
Unintentional Smiling Alert
This is one of my favorite series and Eddie is a top notch writer. There are so many funny moments in this book and the chemistry really pops off the page.
I do wish there would have been a bit more depth to the hard conversations in the book. Camille is a bit flighty and to me reads like she is running from real life instead of facing it. Then all the sudden her and Canuck make it official and she is jelly? Nah. Canuck all of the sudden has these random inadequacy doubts? Idk it just didn’t play into the prior characterization for me and didn’t contribute to the plot. I also wish there would have been an conversation about how Canuck has been hurt by her being with Tyler. I also feel like some, perhaps too much of this story was sacrificed laying ground work for Rookie. This is literally just me nitpicking.
I love this book and cannot wait to read Rookie. Yes, I am team #mad if he gets cut out.
This is one of my favorite series and Eddie is a top notch writer. There are so many funny moments in this book and the chemistry really pops off the page.
I do wish there would have been a bit more depth to the hard conversations in the book. Camille is a bit flighty and to me reads like she is running from real life instead of facing it. Then all the sudden her and Canuck make it official and she is jelly? Nah. Canuck all of the sudden has these random inadequacy doubts? Idk it just didn’t play into the prior characterization for me and didn’t contribute to the plot. I also wish there would have been an conversation about how Canuck has been hurt by her being with Tyler. I also feel like some, perhaps too much of this story was sacrificed laying ground work for Rookie. This is literally just me nitpicking.
I love this book and cannot wait to read Rookie. Yes, I am team #mad if he gets cut out.
November 12, 2021
i read this book as part of an arc program. This is the fifth book in the Westbury Warriors series. In this book, Canuck, Liam, finally gets his story. Canuck returns home for the summer and meets up with his best friend Camille. Camille had recently broke up with her long time love and Liam is determined to help her find herself again now that she is single. Now that they are both single, they both admit to themselves that they are attracted to each other. Liam always wanted to be with Camille, but she chose their friend and they were together for 10 years. Camille and LIam grow closer and find themselves together one night. Things get awkward afterward, but Liam invited Camille to visit him when he returns to college. Camille shows up hoping the awkwardness will be gone. This was an amazing friends to lovers romance. I loved this book. I was so happy to see Liam find love. I laughed so hard at parts and i think it was one of Eddie's best yet. Definitely read this book.
November 12, 2021
The long-awaited story about Canuck (Liam) is here and it’s wonderful. Liam heads back to Canada for the summer break and his best friend, Camille, ends up breaking up with her longtime boyfriend, Tyler. She needs to feel new, fresh, basically be herself without worrying about a bf. So as friends, Camille and Liam go on adventures with some excitement and soul searching. They have some ups and downs, good and bad times. Our buddy, hockey player, and virgin, Rookie, makes quite a few appearances throughout and leaves us guessing if he is going to finally lose his virginity and to whom. The character development is spot on, and the progress of these hockey players and their significant others was enjoyable to see. I’m loving all these characters, especially Canuck. This was a very well written addition to the hockey series and I’m excited to read the next in series (hopefully there is a next!!!). I received an arc and voluntarily left and honest review.
November 13, 2021
What happens when you find out your best friend that you have secretly had a crush on, like forever, has finally broken up with her boyfriend? Well for Liam/Canuck, you tread very carefully because Camille has been his ride or die for as long as he can remember and while he finds her very sexy, he doesn't want to ruin the relationship that has sustained them both for so long. This is a well written story that shows the possible perils but also the rewards that might come from taking a "best friends" relationship to the next step. Can two friends find their way to their HEA without losing their friendship? All I can say is read this book! Oh, I can't help but mention there is some potentially revealing information about Rookie (I think I've already figured it out) in this story that I hope will lead to the next Westbury Warriors story that E. Cleveland will be writing.
I was given an ARC in exchange for an honest and totally voluntary review.
I was given an ARC in exchange for an honest and totally voluntary review.
November 17, 2021
Best friends to lovers! I enjoyed this one.
Canuck is a best friend to lovers, hockey romance with some fantastic characters and loads of wit and laugh out loud scenes.
Camille and Canuck have been best friends since they were 11 years old. They're both attracted to the other but have never taken it further. Canuck returns home for the summer and finds out Camille is now single. He does his best to be there for her and get her out of her depression.
Newly single, Camille realizes that her best friend is ruggedly handsome. Now she needs to understand what these feelings are that she is having now for him. Is it lust and a mistake to date your best friend, or can it be the best decision ever?
I am now going to read the rest of the series since I enjoyed this one so much!
Reasons I enjoyed this book:
Easy-to-read, Entertaining, Realistic, Steamy, Wonderful characters
Canuck is a best friend to lovers, hockey romance with some fantastic characters and loads of wit and laugh out loud scenes.
Camille and Canuck have been best friends since they were 11 years old. They're both attracted to the other but have never taken it further. Canuck returns home for the summer and finds out Camille is now single. He does his best to be there for her and get her out of her depression.
Newly single, Camille realizes that her best friend is ruggedly handsome. Now she needs to understand what these feelings are that she is having now for him. Is it lust and a mistake to date your best friend, or can it be the best decision ever?
I am now going to read the rest of the series since I enjoyed this one so much!
Reasons I enjoyed this book:
Easy-to-read, Entertaining, Realistic, Steamy, Wonderful characters
November 7, 2021
It was fun to be reacquainted with the Westbury Warrior's hockey team, however this is Liam(Canuck) the goalie and Camille's story, who had been friends since they were children along with Tyler who Camille had just split up from, and as you would expect Liam was the first to step in to help Camille move her belongings out. I loved the chemistry between Liam and Camille from the beginning, yes it was friendship at first but there was an underlying attraction for sure. This is a well written story with engaging and realistic characters, it is also a sweet and fun read, with emotions, family, friendships, witty banter and love which all leads to a humorous entertaining addictive page turner. I look forward to reading maybe Rookie’s story next.?? I was given this as an ARC by the author in exchange for a voluntary honest review which I was totally happy to provide.
November 8, 2021
4.5 Stars
This is the fifth book in the series and one I've been looking forward to. I've been a fan of Canuck through out the series. I'm a sucker for a friends to lovers story. It's one of my favorite romance troupes. I loved Canuck and Camille. I was reading this one and got so into their story I was shocked when I finished it. It went by so quickly. It's such an enjoyable read. You can tell right off the bat Canuck and Camille have a special bond as best friends, but you can feel the underlying attraction. When these two act on it, oh boy do they have a burning hot chemistry. I loved seeing the pervious characters enjoying their HEAs. Makes me so happy to see them really enjoying life. I'm totally intrigued by Rookie. I hope he gets a book! This is a great book and lived up to my expectations!
This is the fifth book in the series and one I've been looking forward to. I've been a fan of Canuck through out the series. I'm a sucker for a friends to lovers story. It's one of my favorite romance troupes. I loved Canuck and Camille. I was reading this one and got so into their story I was shocked when I finished it. It went by so quickly. It's such an enjoyable read. You can tell right off the bat Canuck and Camille have a special bond as best friends, but you can feel the underlying attraction. When these two act on it, oh boy do they have a burning hot chemistry. I loved seeing the pervious characters enjoying their HEAs. Makes me so happy to see them really enjoying life. I'm totally intrigued by Rookie. I hope he gets a book! This is a great book and lived up to my expectations!
November 8, 2021
Yay! Canuck is finally here! Canuck is heading home for the summer and expects his Camille to meet him at the airport to continue to one-up each other at Arrivals. He is bummed, and extremely embarrassed (wait until you read this!!), when he doesn't see her. They have been best friends most of their lives and now Camille needs him more than ever. After their summer together Canuck doesn't want to return to school alone, but won't pressure her to go with him. They start to look at each other as something other than a best friend, but neither wants to ruin their friendship. They each have their own issues to deal with but when Camille appears in Hector House Canuck decides he will do whatever it takes to make sure she doesn't ever leave. No spoilers, you'll have to grab this now! I love their story so much!!!
November 17, 2021
Reviewed in the United States on November 14, 2021
This is a phenomenal addition to the Westbury Warriors series. I love it! I had lots of laughs and at times had me rolling in laughter. The story flows well and the characters are awesome. Liam and Camille were childhood friends. They stayed friends and were hoping for more but it didn't work out that way. She married Tyler, another one of Liam's friends. When Camille and Tyler broke up, Liam was there for Camille and helped her anyway he could. Camille ended up in Liam's college room at the Hector House. They slept together but then it put a damper on their friendship. They avoided each other the whole summer. Will Camille and Liam find each other again? Read this story to find out. I highly recommend this story. Eddie Cleveland did a fantastic job! I received an ARC and am voluntarily leaving my honest review.
This is a phenomenal addition to the Westbury Warriors series. I love it! I had lots of laughs and at times had me rolling in laughter. The story flows well and the characters are awesome. Liam and Camille were childhood friends. They stayed friends and were hoping for more but it didn't work out that way. She married Tyler, another one of Liam's friends. When Camille and Tyler broke up, Liam was there for Camille and helped her anyway he could. Camille ended up in Liam's college room at the Hector House. They slept together but then it put a damper on their friendship. They avoided each other the whole summer. Will Camille and Liam find each other again? Read this story to find out. I highly recommend this story. Eddie Cleveland did a fantastic job! I received an ARC and am voluntarily leaving my honest review.
November 4, 2021
Another Westbury Warriors story about one of the guys falling for his best friend, as has been the case for most of the series so far. Camille and Canuck have been best friends for ten plus years and they reconnect when he comes back to Canada for summer vacation, though it’s not a vacation in that he has a job coaching kids in youth hockey. All the better for him, Camille’s relationship with her long-term boyfriend just ended and she needs Liam (Canuck) to get her back to feeling more like her true self. As their relationship grows and their connection deepens, will they see what’s been right in front of them all the time?
A great addition to this series, recommended for anyone who likes college/hockey/new adult books. Now to wait, rather impatiently, for Rookie.
A great addition to this series, recommended for anyone who likes college/hockey/new adult books. Now to wait, rather impatiently, for Rookie.
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