Apparently, I have a reputation

[asphaltcowgrrl]

I've been doing really well at keeping my Netgalley requests under control.  I'm 100% caught up, with the next book not publishing until October.  (Which means I have two books I need to read next month, but that's more than doable.)

And then, I sit down to eat my soup (yes, I know, it's 105 outside and I'm eating soup...), and go through my email when I find an email from a publicist.  INVITING ME TO GET EARLY ACCESS TO RACHEL REID'S NEW HOCKEY ROMANCE.

I know, I know, I'm ridiculous, but I loved Time to Shine so much.  And while I still need to dive into her Game Changers series I AM SO EXCITED.  🤣

In the meantime, I need to get myself one of these.  (Also, one of these, too.)

Blurb:

After moving back to his hometown ten years ago, Riley Tuck thought he had left his major league hockey career—and his broken heart—far behind. But when an unexpected tragedy strikes, it brings ex-teammate and former best friend with benefits Adam Sheppard back into his life.

Coming to the small town of Avery River, Nova Scotia, might have been a mistake. Adam’s not sure he’ll ever win back Riley’s trust after the way they left things—and the attention he’s getting as a huge hockey star isn’t exactly helping. Yet the chemistry that crackles between them is undeniable, even now.

As Adam helps Riley navigate his grief, long-buried feelings start to resurface. But they’ll have to square off with their complicated past if they’re going to have a real shot at a new beginning.

And now I suppose I ought to get back to work.  Especially since like one person is going to care about this post.  😂

Happy Wednesday babies!

Comments

[asphaltcowgrrl.livejournal.com]

You are exactly who I thought of as I was writing it.

If you figure it out, let me know. I love a second chance romance. :D

Yay! Happy to have shared then! I just checked and I have book 1 purchased and at least books 2 and 3 are available from the library (as the others probably are, too). So, once I manage to finish the one I'm in the middle of, I'll have to jump on these.

[cmk418]

I like the stickers too. The book is called "Off The Ice". It's by Michaela Grey (who is now calling herself Tierney Rose). It's one of the few hockey books I DNF'd, so if you can find it free or at a library (and I'm super impressed that your library has Rachel Reid novels), that might be your best bet.

[asphaltcowgrrl.livejournal.com]

The stickers are fun! Interesting, why did you DNF it?

Our local library uses Hoopla, which tends to have a ton of LGBTQ books! Plus, hockey romance is really having its day right now, so I'm thinking people have been requesting the library purchase a lot of the ones that you wouldn't have found a year ago.

[cmk418]

It didn't exaggerate the title. If I recall, there wasn't a lot of hockey in it. I wasn't into the whole rural scene so it was pretty dull. I'm sure Rachel's book will be better. Just let me know if there are cows or alpacas in it.

[asphaltcowgrrl.livejournal.com]

Ah, that makes sense and is a valid reason, honestly. Just call it a small town romance if you're not going to put the hockey in there. (And is a good part of the reason why mine has stalled.)

I'm sure hers will be better! And if there's a cow or other farm animal, there will be a reason for it!