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The Locker Room #5
My Grumpy Puck
When a veteran hockey star retires, all that remains is for him to find love. But is the curvy journalist finding a deeper story than she realizes?
Vincent Ivanavic
After fifteen years of body knocks, fist fights and broken bones, I’m hanging up the skates.
I’m too old for this shit.
The Vancouver Vikings hierarchy plan on giving me a sending off like no other. Parties. Celebrations. Hall of Fame inductions… My retirement is a big deal, after all.
I’m a superstar. Or at least, I was.
That’s why the countries biggest up and coming journalist is sent to interview me. She comes with a reputation, but I think she should wear a damn warning bell.
I’m left speechless. Her curvy figure and radiant smile have me stuttering. She’s gorgeous .
It’s then I realize there’s still one trophy I haven’t won.
Chloe Holmes
I take my job very, very seriously. My stories are ground-breaking, revolutionary and captivating.
And the enormous ego of Vancouver’s oldest hockey star isn’t going to get in my way.
At least that’s the plan.
I never expected him to smile – he doesn’t do that.
And now he’s demanding I go on a date with him just so I can get his story?
Who is this guy? And why can’t I say no?
I’m a strong, independent woman just delivering what readers want… Right? Wrong.
He pulls me in. Those deep, dark smoldering eyes torment me like I’m the goal he’s craved for too long.
Before I know it, he’s scored. A puck right to my heart.
Each book in the series is a complete, standalone story and can be read in any order. The stories are linked, bringing your favourite characters together.
This is a sweet but sexy BBW Two Hour Short read. If you like INSTALOVE novellas filled with strong curvy girls, a guaranteed HEA & the sexiest book boyfriends, this series is for you!
Vincent Ivanavic
After fifteen years of body knocks, fist fights and broken bones, I’m hanging up the skates.
I’m too old for this shit.
The Vancouver Vikings hierarchy plan on giving me a sending off like no other. Parties. Celebrations. Hall of Fame inductions… My retirement is a big deal, after all.
I’m a superstar. Or at least, I was.
That’s why the countries biggest up and coming journalist is sent to interview me. She comes with a reputation, but I think she should wear a damn warning bell.
I’m left speechless. Her curvy figure and radiant smile have me stuttering. She’s gorgeous .
It’s then I realize there’s still one trophy I haven’t won.
Chloe Holmes
I take my job very, very seriously. My stories are ground-breaking, revolutionary and captivating.
And the enormous ego of Vancouver’s oldest hockey star isn’t going to get in my way.
At least that’s the plan.
I never expected him to smile – he doesn’t do that.
And now he’s demanding I go on a date with him just so I can get his story?
Who is this guy? And why can’t I say no?
I’m a strong, independent woman just delivering what readers want… Right? Wrong.
He pulls me in. Those deep, dark smoldering eyes torment me like I’m the goal he’s craved for too long.
Before I know it, he’s scored. A puck right to my heart.
Each book in the series is a complete, standalone story and can be read in any order. The stories are linked, bringing your favourite characters together.
This is a sweet but sexy BBW Two Hour Short read. If you like INSTALOVE novellas filled with strong curvy girls, a guaranteed HEA & the sexiest book boyfriends, this series is for you!
84 pages, Kindle Edition
Published November 29, 2022
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March 22, 2023
Fabulous, absolutely love this one. A nice quick short read.
Vincent meets Chloe when he's about to retire and she's there to interview him. When Vincent steps into the room with Chloe he's late and she calls him out on that. She asks him several questions, and before she realizes it he's kissing her. The interview isn't over and Chloe has several more questions for Vincent. He asks her to have dinner with him when they run out of time and Vincent needs to be someplace else. When she picks the restaurant she wants to go to he tells her it's a date but she tells him it's not. When Chloe steps off the elevator and sees Vincent talking and signing autograph for a bunch of kids. They enjoy dinner together Vincent talks about his time growing up and what happened with his parents. They argue about Toronto, then Vincent takes Chloe to the bar that all the Vikings fans go to. She invites him back to her hotel room, he kisses her as soon as the hotel door is closed. She strips his clothes off then pleasures him, he then tells her it's her turn. Vincent tells her to take off her clothes than pleasures her, then they get physical. They roll off each other and he tells her he loves her, Chloe gets up and collects her dress and goes to the bathroom. When she comes back out he is gone. A week later Chloe is at her desks and she can't write the article about Vincent. Her boss comes to find her and tells her to go home. She misses the deadline, which she's never done. She realizes it's because she loves Vincent, so she asks her boss if she can have all access pass to the game. Vincent tries to take everything in on his last game, when they are calling all the players to the ice, he is told he'd be last. His coach gives him a little speech and when they are about to call his name he hears Chloe calling him, he turns to see her standing behind him. She tells him she should have never walked away from him, because she loves him. He tells her he loves her too, but he needs to get on the ice. Two years later, Chloe comes home from an interview with the president of the United States. They were married a few weeks after they met, a newspaper clipping of her interview with Vincent hangs not he wall. Vincent tells her he recorded her interview so they sit down to watch it. Vincent moved to Toronto to be with Chloe, he now a coach of a youth hockey team. Afterwords they head to the bedroom to make love, they are trying to get pregnant.
Vincent meets Chloe when he's about to retire and she's there to interview him. When Vincent steps into the room with Chloe he's late and she calls him out on that. She asks him several questions, and before she realizes it he's kissing her. The interview isn't over and Chloe has several more questions for Vincent. He asks her to have dinner with him when they run out of time and Vincent needs to be someplace else. When she picks the restaurant she wants to go to he tells her it's a date but she tells him it's not. When Chloe steps off the elevator and sees Vincent talking and signing autograph for a bunch of kids. They enjoy dinner together Vincent talks about his time growing up and what happened with his parents. They argue about Toronto, then Vincent takes Chloe to the bar that all the Vikings fans go to. She invites him back to her hotel room, he kisses her as soon as the hotel door is closed. She strips his clothes off then pleasures him, he then tells her it's her turn. Vincent tells her to take off her clothes than pleasures her, then they get physical. They roll off each other and he tells her he loves her, Chloe gets up and collects her dress and goes to the bathroom. When she comes back out he is gone. A week later Chloe is at her desks and she can't write the article about Vincent. Her boss comes to find her and tells her to go home. She misses the deadline, which she's never done. She realizes it's because she loves Vincent, so she asks her boss if she can have all access pass to the game. Vincent tries to take everything in on his last game, when they are calling all the players to the ice, he is told he'd be last. His coach gives him a little speech and when they are about to call his name he hears Chloe calling him, he turns to see her standing behind him. She tells him she should have never walked away from him, because she loves him. He tells her he loves her too, but he needs to get on the ice. Two years later, Chloe comes home from an interview with the president of the United States. They were married a few weeks after they met, a newspaper clipping of her interview with Vincent hangs not he wall. Vincent tells her he recorded her interview so they sit down to watch it. Vincent moved to Toronto to be with Chloe, he now a coach of a youth hockey team. Afterwords they head to the bedroom to make love, they are trying to get pregnant.
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December 2, 2022
This is book number 5 of The Locker Room series and focuses on Vincent and Chloe. Vincent has been a professional hockey player for years when he decides that it is time for him to hang up his skates and retire. During the week of his retirement, he is set to interview with Chloe. When he first sees her, he is immediately captivated by her and he knows there is something special about her. Chloe is a hard hitting, respected journalist that leaves no stone unturned when she is getting her story. When she meets Vincent, the attraction between the two of them is a palpable thing and leads to quite the night for them. It doesn’t take them long at all to fall head over heels for each other and go after their HEA. This was a great story and a great addition to the series.
I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
December 2, 2022
This is the fifth part of The Locker Room. A wonderful story about 2 opposites who find each other attractive. Vincent and Chloe meet as he celebrates his farewell week to his life as a professional hockey player and Chloe interviews him as part of that celebration. The attraction and chemistry is evident between them. Chloe keeps the boat a bit off while Vincent is eager to find more weather and a stable life. Will they find their hea together or will Chloe drive him away and let her happiness slip through her fingers by holding back?
If you like ice hockey then this is a book that you should definitely read.
I received an Advance Reader copy of this book and am voluntarily leaving a review.
If you like ice hockey then this is a book that you should definitely read.
I received an Advance Reader copy of this book and am voluntarily leaving a review.
November 30, 2022
Vincent (H36) is a professional hockey player having his send-off retirement week, part of which is an interview by acclaimed journalist Chloe (h26). They’re both instantly drawn to one another and Chloe finds herself agreeing to dinner with Vincent. A romantic dinner, a few beers, some conversation and things get hot and steamy between the two. Vincent wants more, but Chloe is holding back and somebody will have to make a move before they can reach their HEA. Lovely grumpy/sunshine OMYW curvy girl romantic hockey quickie!
December 2, 2022
Hockey, steamy, curvy girl, age gap = awesome reading
If you are a fan of hockey romance & love it like I do then one of my favourite authors C.H. James has you covered with My Grumpy Puck - Vincent & Chloe's story. Can you handle the steam coming off Vancouver's oldest hockey star & a upcoming journalist? I don't want to give away any spoilers so all I will say is that I highly recommend this book.
A great addition to the series & this will be one that I read again.
I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
If you are a fan of hockey romance & love it like I do then one of my favourite authors C.H. James has you covered with My Grumpy Puck - Vincent & Chloe's story. Can you handle the steam coming off Vancouver's oldest hockey star & a upcoming journalist? I don't want to give away any spoilers so all I will say is that I highly recommend this book.
A great addition to the series & this will be one that I read again.
I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
December 13, 2022
This is the fifth book in this amazing series, and this is Vincent and Chloe’s journey. Vincent is a veteran professional hocky player, who know it is time to retire. Chloe is a journalist who is to interview Vincent, but he has conditions, he wants to go on a date with her first, then she will get her story. This is a well written story which has combustible and undeniable chemistry, romance, and love, which leads to a sweet, entertaining, and steamy page turner.
I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
January 3, 2025
Slightly confused. Was this a different Chloe then the one who was best friends with Madison in My Virgin Puck? Because I would think they'd be the same. Her British accent disappeared, nothing about working for the football team in England is mentioned. These books follow one another in the series so how are things not consistent?
Oh, and Coach Best isn't being a raging dick in this book. What happened? He taking his meds?
Why is Mason playing? Wasn't he fired at the end of his book.
Why so many inconsistencies? Is someone else writing these books?
Oh, and Coach Best isn't being a raging dick in this book. What happened? He taking his meds?
Why is Mason playing? Wasn't he fired at the end of his book.
Why so many inconsistencies? Is someone else writing these books?
December 11, 2022
Vincent is celebrating his farewell to his professional hockey career and that includes an interview with a respected journalist. Chloe will be interviewing Vincent but neither expected to be drawn to each other. Intense chemistry leads them to a steamy night of pleasure but can there be more? Is Chloe ready and open to what Vincent has to offer or will she let love get away?.
I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
December 13, 2022
Vincent is a hockey superstar and now he finally retires... And he is kind of lost. No family, no partner and now no hockey. Chloe is a journalist that interviews Vincent exclusively before his retirement. These two meet and sparks fly instantly. They fall hard and fast for each other, but after a night of passion Chloe drives back home. But the heart wants the heart gets😉 Instalove, steamy, sweet, romantic,fun to read and safe with a sweet HEA 😍😍😍😍
April 17, 2025
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Stesso discorso del libro prima, carino, sport romance, ci sta, questo libro mi è piaciuto molto, forse un pelino di più degli altri, ovviamente troppo instalove per i miei gusti ma almeno le scene spicy so scritte bene😂😂
Libro ok, veloce e leggero (meno di 90 pagine) tutta la serie si legge molto velocemente
Il finale? Molto carino
#bookish #libri #book #spicyromance #instalove #instalust #sportromance #Curvyheroine
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Stesso discorso del libro prima, carino, sport romance, ci sta, questo libro mi è piaciuto molto, forse un pelino di più degli altri, ovviamente troppo instalove per i miei gusti ma almeno le scene spicy so scritte bene😂😂
Libro ok, veloce e leggero (meno di 90 pagine) tutta la serie si legge molto velocemente
Il finale? Molto carino
#bookish #libri #book #spicyromance #instalove #instalust #sportromance #Curvyheroine
November 29, 2022
The author has given us a wonderful story that pulls us into the lives of Vincent and Chloe and does not let go. The story keeps us turning the pages with instant connection, denial, regrets and steam.
I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
January 7, 2023
Grumpy
This was a short, sweet and steamy read. It was Vincent and Chloe’s story. He might have been grumpy at the start but at he end he was a sweetheart. Looking forward to reading the next book
This was a short, sweet and steamy read. It was Vincent and Chloe’s story. He might have been grumpy at the start but at he end he was a sweetheart. Looking forward to reading the next book
March 22, 2023
Loved these two characters. He was awesome
June 19, 2023
Can I tell you how excited I am for book FIVE?! This was one of my favorite series and I’m so glad we get another book! The way Vincent is with Chloe is so sweet. Their story just pulled at all my heart strings and was so good. If you love hockey, insta love and spice this is for you.
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