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Julia Connors
About this listen
I’ve always been a wild card–the first to start a fight on the ice, and the life of the party off it–but appearances can be deceiving.
Being traded to the Boston Rebels could not have come at a better time. With serious family obligations to fulfill and a contract renewal with a new hockey team on the line, I have no time for anything else. I return to Boston knowing I need to buckle down and focus on what really matters.
But the first night I’m back in town, I come face to face with Audrey, my college calculus tutor. We had a brief fling right before I was drafted into the NHL. Now, her five year old son is standing by her side, and I don’t need a tutor to do that kind of math.
Audrey insists she doesn’t want me involved in Graham’s life unless I can commit to being a dad. With everything else going on, this is the worst possible timing.
But every minute I spend with Graham and Audrey feels exactly right, and I’m left questioning everything I thought I wanted.
Because now my goals are shifting, and getting what I really want might come at the expense of the game I’ve given my entire life to.
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- Frozen Hearts Series, Book 1
- By: Julia Connors
- Narrated by: Gideon Frost, Elizabeth Russell
- Length: 11 hrs and 20 mins
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Once upon a time I had it all: an Olympic gold medal, a career as a professional ski racer, and a happily ever after so close I could almost touch it. Then, my perfect life imploded in one tragic weekend. Five years later, I've rebuilt my life with the best girlfriends, the perfect new boyfriend, and a new career. Now my ex—the one who wrecked everything five years earlier—is back as the newest member of the national ski team, and I'm forced to be his physical therapist.
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A Heartwarming 2nd Chance!
- By Amy Pritt on 12-02-23
By: Julia Connors
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Mr. Heartbreaker
- The Nest, Book 1
- By: Piper Rayne
- Narrated by: Sean Masters, Erin Mallon, Connor Crais, and others
- Length: 7 hrs and 13 mins
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I made a deal with my brother a long time ago to never date his teammates. Technically, Rowan Landry, the hot as hell center for the Chicago Falcons, is no longer my brother’s teammate. Or his best friend. Their college days are long behind them, and they barely talk now. Also, I’m not dating him—we’re just sleeping together. There’s a difference.
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I REALLY ENJOYED THIS
- By CAROLYN 🔹🔹🔹🔹🔹🔹 on 01-19-25
By: Piper Rayne
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End Game: New York Stars
- By: G.A. Mazurke, Serena Akeroyd
- Narrated by: Samantha Brentmoor, Teddy Hamilton
- Length: 13 hrs and 46 mins
- Unabridged
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I’m a curvy sports geek. Liam’s a hockey god. He’s way out of my league… My brother’s best friend is acting really weird. Flowers keep showing up. He sends me Cameos and concert tickets. Then, there’s the job offer… Well, first, there was the fact that he tracked me down to NYC. It’s really complicated, okay? But so are my feelings for him. I’ve been ignoring them for so long that they became a wall I’m comfortable hiding behind.
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We love the long game type of love!
- By Gina Marcos on 02-06-25
By: G.A. Mazurke, and others
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The Boyfriend Goal
- Love and Hockey, Book 1
- By: Lauren Blakely
- Narrated by: Erin Mallon, Connor Crais
- Length: 11 hrs and 51 mins
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A forbidden romance with my brother’s hockey teammate wasn’t on my to-do list when I moved across the country… Neither was getting locked out of a friend’s place wearing next to nothing. Or spending the night with the sexy stranger who rescues me. But I’m trying to get out of my comfort zone so getting out of the rest of my clothes with him seems like a good way to start. In the morning, I learn the filthy-mouthed man with the talented hands is not only the hotshot new hockey player on my brother’s team: he’s also–wait for it–my brand new roommate.
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Sweet and Spicy
- By Mysti Ubeda on 09-11-24
By: Lauren Blakely
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If You Want Me
- The Toronto Terror Series
- By: Helena Hunting
- Narrated by: Zachary Webber, Stella Bloom
- Length: 13 hrs and 24 mins
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If I had known how irrevocably my life was about to change, I would have walked the other way after talking to my coach. I should have taken any other route out of the Toronto Terror head office. But I didn’t and now–everything is different. At first I didn’t recognize the woman doing a victory dance down the hall when she thought no one was watching. Until she turned around. And that beautiful smile was aimed at me.
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Hollis and Aurora!
- By Gillek2 on 07-15-24
By: Helena Hunting
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Forbidden Devil
- Nashville Devils Series, Book 1
- By: Melissa Ivers
- Narrated by: Chris Chambers, Monica King
- Length: 8 hrs and 8 mins
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Rule number one of hockey team ownership: Don't sleep with the players. Growing up Oliver Benson's daughter, I've known this rule all my life. And when I unexpectedly inherit the Nashville Devils, his hockey team, all eyes are on me - waiting for me to fail.
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forbidden devil review
- By Lauren Brooke on 01-22-23
By: Melissa Ivers
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On the Edge
- Frozen Hearts Series, Book 1
- By: Julia Connors
- Narrated by: Gideon Frost, Elizabeth Russell
- Length: 11 hrs and 20 mins
- Unabridged
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Once upon a time I had it all: an Olympic gold medal, a career as a professional ski racer, and a happily ever after so close I could almost touch it. Then, my perfect life imploded in one tragic weekend. Five years later, I've rebuilt my life with the best girlfriends, the perfect new boyfriend, and a new career. Now my ex—the one who wrecked everything five years earlier—is back as the newest member of the national ski team, and I'm forced to be his physical therapist.
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A Heartwarming 2nd Chance!
- By Amy Pritt on 12-02-23
By: Julia Connors
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Mr. Heartbreaker
- The Nest, Book 1
- By: Piper Rayne
- Narrated by: Sean Masters, Erin Mallon, Connor Crais, and others
- Length: 7 hrs and 13 mins
- Unabridged
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I made a deal with my brother a long time ago to never date his teammates. Technically, Rowan Landry, the hot as hell center for the Chicago Falcons, is no longer my brother’s teammate. Or his best friend. Their college days are long behind them, and they barely talk now. Also, I’m not dating him—we’re just sleeping together. There’s a difference.
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I REALLY ENJOYED THIS
- By CAROLYN 🔹🔹🔹🔹🔹🔹 on 01-19-25
By: Piper Rayne
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End Game: New York Stars
- By: G.A. Mazurke, Serena Akeroyd
- Narrated by: Samantha Brentmoor, Teddy Hamilton
- Length: 13 hrs and 46 mins
- Unabridged
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I’m a curvy sports geek. Liam’s a hockey god. He’s way out of my league… My brother’s best friend is acting really weird. Flowers keep showing up. He sends me Cameos and concert tickets. Then, there’s the job offer… Well, first, there was the fact that he tracked me down to NYC. It’s really complicated, okay? But so are my feelings for him. I’ve been ignoring them for so long that they became a wall I’m comfortable hiding behind.
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We love the long game type of love!
- By Gina Marcos on 02-06-25
By: G.A. Mazurke, and others
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The Boyfriend Goal
- Love and Hockey, Book 1
- By: Lauren Blakely
- Narrated by: Erin Mallon, Connor Crais
- Length: 11 hrs and 51 mins
- Unabridged
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A forbidden romance with my brother’s hockey teammate wasn’t on my to-do list when I moved across the country… Neither was getting locked out of a friend’s place wearing next to nothing. Or spending the night with the sexy stranger who rescues me. But I’m trying to get out of my comfort zone so getting out of the rest of my clothes with him seems like a good way to start. In the morning, I learn the filthy-mouthed man with the talented hands is not only the hotshot new hockey player on my brother’s team: he’s also–wait for it–my brand new roommate.
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Sweet and Spicy
- By Mysti Ubeda on 09-11-24
By: Lauren Blakely
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If You Want Me
- The Toronto Terror Series
- By: Helena Hunting
- Narrated by: Zachary Webber, Stella Bloom
- Length: 13 hrs and 24 mins
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If I had known how irrevocably my life was about to change, I would have walked the other way after talking to my coach. I should have taken any other route out of the Toronto Terror head office. But I didn’t and now–everything is different. At first I didn’t recognize the woman doing a victory dance down the hall when she thought no one was watching. Until she turned around. And that beautiful smile was aimed at me.
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Hollis and Aurora!
- By Gillek2 on 07-15-24
By: Helena Hunting
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Forbidden Devil
- Nashville Devils Series, Book 1
- By: Melissa Ivers
- Narrated by: Chris Chambers, Monica King
- Length: 8 hrs and 8 mins
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Rule number one of hockey team ownership: Don't sleep with the players. Growing up Oliver Benson's daughter, I've known this rule all my life. And when I unexpectedly inherit the Nashville Devils, his hockey team, all eyes are on me - waiting for me to fail.
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forbidden devil review
- By Lauren Brooke on 01-22-23
By: Melissa Ivers
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Chase Lovett Wants Me
- By: Helena Hunting
- Narrated by: Jason Clarke, CJ Bloom
- Length: 6 hrs and 6 mins
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Chase Lovett. Star of my (unrequited) fantasies. Hottest guy on campus. Hockey god. Too bad he has no idea who I am. Literally, I’m so invisible to him that he once sat on me in class. No thanks to a fire in the dorms, he just became my accidental roommate. Did I mention the hotel room our university moved us to has only one bed? Not ideal.
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Five Stars for no miscommunication
- By Lena Loves Books on 01-10-25
By: Helena Hunting
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Hate You Always
- By: Jennifer Sucevic
- Narrated by: Michael Gallagher, Jennifer Blom
- Length: 8 hrs and 49 mins
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It all starts with a bucket list and a romance novel…. I’ve known Ryder McAdams my entire life. We’re neighbors and our families are besties. He’s also friends and teammates with my younger brother, Maverick. But Ryder and me? We’ve never been close. In fact, I’ve always gotten the distinct impression he doesn’t like me very much. He goes out of his way to ignore me. Know what makes it worse?
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Great series start
- By AMB on 08-17-24
By: Jennifer Sucevic
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Behind the Net
- A Grumpy Sunshine Hockey Romance
- By: Stephanie Archer
- Narrated by: Tim Paige, Savannah Peachwood
- Length: 11 hrs and 38 mins
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After my ex crushed my dreams in the music industry, I’m done with getting my heart broken. Working as an assistant for an NHL player was supposed to be a breeze, but nothing about Jamie Streicher is easy. He’s an intimidatingly hot, grouchy jerk who can't stand me. The guy has a massive ego. Keeping things professional will be no problem, even when he demands I move in with him.
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Binge-Worthy
- By Kayla on 11-20-23
By: Stephanie Archer
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Break the Rules
- A Single Dad, Baseball Romance (Vancouver Tridents, Book 1)
- By: Julia Jarrett
- Narrated by: Angelina Rocca, Connor Crais
- Length: 7 hrs and 23 mins
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It’s not easy being a woman working in a male dominated field. Add in the fact that my uncle owns the baseball team I work for, and proving I belong here is a constant battle. Dating a player was never an option. Not if I wanted to keep a shred of dignity and respect. Then Ronan Sinclair sits down next to me in first class with his alluring blue eyes and hard-to-resist dimples. To say nothing of his kindness and charm, or his determination to convince me that a steamy vacation fling is what we both need.
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Great start to the series!
- By Dani on 02-02-25
By: Julia Jarrett
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Her Greatest Mistake
- Greatest Love Book 1
- By: Hannah Cowan
- Narrated by: CJ Bloom, Teddy Hamilton
- Length: 10 hrs and 1 min
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I'm the face of the NHL. The golden boy with quick hands and a million-dollar smile the fans adore. My contract is up at the end of the season, and with playoffs starting, I have to be on my best behavior. Keep my head down and respect the press when they shove their microphones beneath my nose. This isn't my first rodeo, so it should be easy. Right?
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Perfect except for…
- By Red and Reading on 04-14-24
By: Hannah Cowan
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If You Hate Me
- By: Helena Hunting
- Narrated by: Connor Crais, CJ Bloom
- Length: 13 hrs and 14 mins
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Tristan Stiles is the bane of my existence. He never wears a shirt. We can’t seem to stop fighting. He’s an arrogant playboy with a filthy reputation. Sure, I had a crush on him when I was fourteen but that was a long time ago. I know better than to trust him. I just need to survive long enough to find a new job and get a new place. And not accidentally let Tristan show me exactly how well-deserved his reputation is.
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loved rix and tristan
- By Vanessa @nessreads on 04-07-24
By: Helena Hunting
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Dating the Defensive Back
- A Nash Brothers Standalone
- By: Lisa Suzanne
- Narrated by: Kelsey Navarro Foster, Tor Thom
- Length: 11 hrs and 53 mins
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When Grayson Nash walks into the bar, he has no idea I'm little Ava Maxwell, the one he promised to look after when he moved to Vegas. After a sizzling, sheet-clutching first experience of my dreams, we exchange numbers and a plan to extend our undeniable connection into something more. I promise myself I'll tell him the truth about who I am… eventually. He finds out before I tell him, and he wants nothing to do with me. But when my ex won't take the hint, Grayson swoops in pretending to be my new boyfriend.
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Grayson & Ava!
- By PATRICIA on 06-20-24
By: Lisa Suzanne
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Hockey Boy
- Boston Bolts Hockey, Book 1
- By: Brittanee Nicole
- Narrated by: Teddy Hamilton, Samantha Brentmoor
- Length: 10 hrs and 58 mins
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Lennox Kennedy is beautiful, loud, and the love of my life. She's also my ex-girlfriend. The first time I saw her after ten years apart, I slammed into the plexiglass minutes before our game was set to begin. The second time I threw up. The third time's a charm apparently because as my fiancée and I walked into an appointment to meet the woman hired to plan our nuptials—there she was again. Obviously, I did what any smart man would do—I called off the wedding. I don't have a plan per se, other than winning back the only girl I've ever loved.
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The best way to start a terrific series
- By Sally Schmidt on 01-01-25
By: Brittanee Nicole
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All Too Well
- By: Corinne Michaels
- Narrated by: Vanessa Edwin, Connor Crais
- Length: 8 hrs and 48 mins
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For as long as I can remember, Lachlan West has been my brother’s best friend and the love of my life. Trouble is, he kissed me four years ago and then never spoke to me again. I was doing great pretending he doesn’t exist until I was assigned to write an article about former college athletes and I learn that the sexy single-dad is my first interview. Determined to wow my editor with an amazing sportsball piece. (Have I mentioned I know nothing about sports?) I head to Ember Falls, ready to face my fears—and the man I love.
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Dumb FMC
- By Cara on 10-04-24
By: Corinne Michaels
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Ice Cold Player
- Beyond the Ice, Book 1
- By: Nikki Hall
- Narrated by: Samantha Cook, Bryant Walker
- Length: 6 hrs and 59 mins
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Anyone but her. Eva Adams—the entitled, picture-perfect cheer princess. Incapable of empathy, patently manipulative, and absolutely beautiful. I can't afford her drama—I just want to play my last year of hockey without being kicked out of TU, but there she is on my first day back. Crying. In a weak moment, I make her an offer. An agreement I never thought she'd take. Except she surprises me, and now I'm faced with a dilemma. Protect my secrets… or win the girl.
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Not bad. Story line was ok.
- By Denise M. Mcginnis on 01-06-25
By: Nikki Hall
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My Rockstar Ex's Broken Vows
- A Second Chance Secret Baby Romance
- By: Blakely Stone
- Narrated by: Virtual Voice
- Length: 7 hrs and 53 mins
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My first love. A Valentine’s Day Masquerade Ball. And a secret that could ruin everything. The day of my divorce, I don’t feel free—I'm broken. A single mom, barely holding it together, with no idea how to start over. Then a masked stranger kisses me like he owns me. And I let him—because for one reckless moment, I want to forget. But when the mask comes off, I’m staring into the eyes of the man who shattered me in another life. Callum Reid. My first love. My greatest heartbreak. Six years ago, he walked away to chase his rock-and-roll dreams. And I ran straight into the arms of ...
By: Blakely Stone
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Shattered Dreams
- A Small Town, Enemies to Lovers, Forbidden Romance (Dream Series)
- By: Natasha Madison
- Narrated by: Gregory Salinas, Savannah Peachwood
- Length: 8 hrs and 8 mins
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It was supposed to be a regular day out. Three couples celebrating the last days of summer. When tragedy struck. I thought I was going to marry her. Instead, I was burying her. I blamed the world for my pain. I buried it all. I became a man I didn’t even recognize.
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The emotion 😍😩
- By Emily Lutz on 02-13-25
By: Natasha Madison
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- Emily Thayer
- 08-25-24
A must-listen hockey romance!
If you like swoony men that only have eyes for you, laugh-out-loud side characters, and spicy hockey books - this NEEDS to be your next audiobook!
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- Hockey romance
- Second chance
- Single mom
- Secret baby
- Dirty talking MMC
- He falls first and HARD
Audrey is a strong woman, with a kind nature and a fiery passionate side. She’s been on her own for so long that she doesn’t remember what it’s like to have someone truly there for her but of course Drew shows up, promising things he has no business promising. Drew is book daddy material for SURE. He’s eager to be everything Audrey and their son need but he has priorities and family commitments and there is only so much time in a day. He’s a hard worker, with a good heart, and a dirty mouth.
I absolutely DEVOURED this audio! Julia Connors always creates this small town romance feel even in books that take place in the city because you get to know the characters and family dynamic so well. I always finish her books feeling like I know them personally and friends, she was not kidding when she said this was her spiciest book yet!
And these narrators, my goodness, they really outdid themselves with this one! I will never be able to picture anyone other than Teddy Hamilton and Andi Arndt as Drew and Audrey. They had great range doing all the different voices and hit the emotions perfectly. This will be an audiobook I relisten to and recommend wholeheartedly!
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- StarrMO
- 02-08-25
Great book great narration
I read this book and then also listened and let me just say- I could listen to Teddy Hamilton and Andi Arndt narrate a history book. They really do an incredible job. I did like this story but felt like all the beginning was forced and falling so hard. But overall, I do think this is a sweet story and loved a happy ending.
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- Elyvia
- 08-27-24
AMAZING NARRATION!
💭I was on high after I loved the last book I read with a secret baby trope (I usually loathe that trope). Though this caught me off guard (due to my own negligence), I had hoped I would like this book. To be fair, not many authors can pull off this trope for me, there’s a reason why I don’t like it.
This book fell in the middle for me, I don’t hate it, love some parts but there are a few issues that icks me, but luckily, I did enjoy it mostly thanks to the incredible narration.
✅The romance - the chemistry was incredible and they were hot together
✅I love Drew’s golden retriever and boy-obsessed energy, once he met them, he’s all in and I live for that
✅No further miscommunication and third-act breakup, Thank GOD
🔥YASSS to the hawt Facetime session
❎Of course, the miscommunication that leads to the secret baby, if it’s not 6 years, I might like it a bit more🤷♀️
❎Lack of family time. I hardly saw Graham and his interaction with his parents. He feels like a baby side character despite being almost 6 years old. He kept being shoved away to his aunt and uncle, so I don’t get much of his bonding with Drew and Audrey, which is pivotal for this story.
🎧𝗔𝘂𝗱𝗶𝗼𝗯𝗼𝗼𝗸 𝗥𝗲𝘃𝗶𝗲𝘄🎧
Teddy is one of my all-time favorite narrators, and his portrayal of Drew made the character even more likable. His voice perfectly captured Drew’s charm and depth, making the listening experience truly enjoyable. Andi, whom I've grown to appreciate more with each performance, was absolutely amazing as Audrey. She brought Audrey’s character to life with such warmth and authenticity. Their chemistry as narrators was perfect, I enjoyed my time listening to this!
✨ 𝚃𝚑𝚊𝚗𝚔 𝚢𝚘𝚞 𝚝𝚘 HOMECOOK BOOKS 𝚏𝚘𝚛 𝚐𝚒𝚏𝚝𝚎𝚍 𝙰𝚞𝚍𝚒𝚋𝚕𝚎 𝚌𝚘𝚍𝚎, 𝙸'𝚖 𝚕𝚎𝚊𝚟𝚒𝚗𝚐 𝚝𝚑𝚒𝚜 𝚛𝚎𝚟𝚒𝚎𝚠 𝚟𝚘𝚕𝚞𝚗𝚝𝚊𝚛𝚒𝚕𝚢 ✨
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- Sally Schmidt
- 08-22-24
One to listen to again and again
Do you know the feeling when you find a book that makes you cheer and wail at the same time? Cheer because you’ve found a book you love so much. And wail because you know you can’t stop until you’ve read all the previous books by this author/in this series to catch up with every single character and will have the author on your auto-buy list from now on. Just when your TBR stack is falling over as it is. Center Ice is one of those books that give you that feeling.
It's a wonderful story. Full of warm, sweet moments but with a lot of serious stuff going on. Author Julia Connors does an amazing job of weaving all the threads together, making all the connections between the characters work while addressing all the issues and highlighting the seriousness of all the decisions that need to be made.
Drew was a senior in college and Audrey a junior when she tutored him in calculus. They each definitely felt a spark, but neither of them spoke of it. Drew was already on his way to a career in the NHL and Audrey felt dull and drab and unable to compete with all the women who followed this big, handsome hockey player around. Drew was sure that Audrey was too serious and too smart and too capable to be interested in a jock like him. They did connect for one night, one pretty glorious night, but then Drew’s life got complicated, he was selected for a pro hockey team in Canada, and felt breaking ties in Boston was the best bet. He was just too overwhelmed and overloaded to add any more to his plate. No idea how much he would regret that decision.
When Drew is traded to the Boston Rebels he feels he’s been given a second chance. Nothing can jeopardize his staying in Boston: his mother and family need him, and to save his career he needs to erase the mostly undeserved bad press from his time with his last team. As for Audrey, she’s doing just fine. Just ask her. Yes, her life is pretty full, but she has a career she loves running a business with her sister Jules and has always had the unwavering support of her sister and her brother Jameson. So nobody is prepared for what happens at the team picnic Jameson hosts at his house. Drew learns a couple of things for the first time: his agent Jameson is Audrey’s big brother, and Audrey has a 5-year-old son who looks a lot like 5-year-old Drew looked. For some reason Audrey thought she would never run into Drew even though he’s on the Rebels, she goes to all the games, and her brother is his agent. Her brother who has no idea about Drew and Audrey; Jules is the only one Audrey has ever confided in. Audrey didn’t want to ruin Drew’s career even if she would never see him again.
From this point on it’s one situation after another to deal with. Audrey doesn’t want Graham to know who his father is until it looks like he won’t leave; Drew insists he’s not leaving but needs to prove it. And of course he doesn’t control what the team management does. People are going to notice the resemblance between Big Drew and Little Graham soon and who knows what when needs to be carefully planned so Graham is not hurt. Audrey’s last (and only serious) relationship since college resulted in her and Graham’s hearts being broken, so she is dead set against starting anything up with Drew. Drew’s mother has Parkinson’s and he’s working out how best to care for her and be there when he needs her while saving his career and playing good hockey. And while all this is going on and needs to be considered, Audrey and Drew are falling, falling, falling. This wasn’t a college crush; this could be something real and serious and long-lasting – and beautiful – but there are a lot of risks.
Author Connors smoothly takes us through all these life-changing events, with some touching moments as they care about and for one another, some sad, scary moments where they misspeak and misunderstand, some seriously steamy moments, and some laugh out loud funny moments where they are just ridiculous and you want to yell, “Stop it!” It’s a satisfying story about realizing what your priorities are, valuing your family, making sure those you love know how you feel and are cared for.
Thanks to Home Cooked Books for providing an advanced listening copy of Center Ice. In addition to being one of those books that make you cheer and wail, it’s also one that is perfect when read and supremely perfect when listened to. Especially when you have the always fabulous Teddy Hamilton and Andi Arndt as narrators. Teddy Hamilton is like the perfect chameleon of narrators: he becomes the character and you lose yourself completely. Every emotion – regret, sadness, outrage, love, lust, tenderness, a father’s pride – comes through loud and clear. Andi Arndt achieves a perfect balance of strength and vulnerability as Audrey, and just the right amount of peevishness and irritation when needed. I could listen all day and listen over and over. I voluntarily leave this review; all opinions are my own.
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- Aimee Crant Oksa
- 09-30-24
Loved it
This was a new author to me & I just loved this story. I love sports romances and Center Ice is now on that list of favorites. The narrators did a great job in bringing the story to life.
Can’t wait for more in the Boston Rebels series. A single mom, surprise pregnancy, second chance all in one sports romances. My favorite tropes all in one!
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- GinsBookStuff
- 09-02-24
Fun, second chance hockey romance
This is the first book from Julia Connors for me and it won’t be my last. I adored this book. She has written a story with a full cast of entertaining characters.
Audrey and Drew are reunited when he gets traded to his hometown professional hockey team. Unbeknownst to Drew, he’s coming back home a father. I’m a sucker for a second chance story and this didn’t disappoint.
This is not only Audrey and Drew’s story, but there is so much else happening. It’s the relationships outside of the couple that really grab you. Drew bonding with his son, all while dealing with complicated family issues being back home brings up. The dynamic of working with his new team and management.
Audrey is hesitant to trust Drew and fiercely protective of her son. It is a journey to watch him earn her trust and the three of them grow together as a family.
The narration is next level. Not surprising with Teddy and Andi doing the story telling. This just reinforces why they are 2 of the best in the business. This grabbed me from the beginning, and I enjoyed it all the way until the end.
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- Jennifer P.
- 08-26-24
Sweet second chance story!
Once again I am reading a hockey romance and once again I am not mad about it! This story follows Audrey and Drew who have a bit of past and have come back into each others lives. There’s some drama, but it’s pretty light. Drew is really sweet and I love how he stepped up!! I also loved the family characters and how they all create such a wonderful village for Drew and Audrey. Andi and Teddy are fabulous as always! I really love the duet narration and these two are such great voice actors! Highly recommend this enjoyable and spicy story!
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- @mellovesaudiobooks - IG
- 09-19-24
Devoured this audiobook
AUDIOBOOK REVIEW:
Narrated by: Teddy Hamilton and Andi Arndt
This is the type of hockey romance novels I love. A confident single mom FMC and a MMC who will do anything to keep the one who got away close to him, but what I love even more, is how the cinnamon roll MMC is also a sexy daddy. YES PLEASE! When Drew comes back into Audrey’s life 6 years after college, he finds out, he has an adorable little boy, Graham. Now, his focus is not only on hockey but on being the best dad he can. Drew is trying to navigate holding his spot on the new NHL team he is apart of, finding out he has a SON, take care of his mom, AND winning back the girl he once let go. Andi Arndt and Teddy Hamilton narrate Center Ice in dual. Did I start this audiobook absolutely swooning over having Teddy back in my ear? YES, yes I did. I could hear every sarcastic flirt, every laugh, every bit of surprise and every serious moment of longing through his voice and it just made me connect to drew and ultimately fall in the with the man he was to Audrey and love he had for Graham. Andi Arndt is just as incredible, I love when she can voice the confidence in a character where you know they are brave yet you can also hear the natural hesitation in her tone. Andi also brought the heat with Audrey’s spicy side and I am a sucker for a confident FMC with a little dirty talk. There were many moments where the side characters were positive and encouraging and the way Teddy & Andi are able voice so many different emotions and characters shows their range of talent. The relationship with Audrey’s brothers, her group of girl friends, Drew’s bond and openness with his teammates as well as moments with his mom is so special and all those little moments on top of the beautiful second chance Drew and Audrey had was perfection.
Thank you home cooked books for the opportunity to listen and review.
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- Mandee Beth
- 10-13-24
Ah-mazing!
This was so good! In college Audrey got pregnant after having a brief fling, now her little boy is in Kindergarten and the father is back in town playing professional hockey for the local team. He quickly does the math, and knows that this is his child.
While we learn why Drew didn’t step up in the first place, he is ready to be there now. He is there for Graham, and he wants to be there for Andrey too. The two have amazing chemistry, and it’s much more than just in the bedroom (although that is absolutely fire!).
I loved the way this story unfolded, as it was not the same sports romance/surprise baby approach. I loved the authors style, and I cannot wait to read more!
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- Tiffany
- 08-25-24
Amazing narration that brings this heartwarming hockey romance to life!!!
I just adoredddd this book!! I love a secret baby and sports romance so this was right up my alley! It was such a sweet romance with a swoony golden retriever MMC, a strong independent single mom who is an architect, he takes care of her moments that had me in a puddle, and some FaceTime spicy scenes that were off the charts HOT. This was my first book by Julia and I already cannot wait to read more from her!
🏒Pro Hockey
🏒Single Mom
🏒Second Chance
🏒He Falls First
📖Drew and Audrey met in college where she was his math tutor. Their attraction to each other grew and they hooked up one night. He was drafted into the NHL and she never heard back from him. Fast forward to six years later and Drew just got traded back home to Boston. While at a party at his agent’s house he sees Audrey again but now she has a little boy who looks awfully familiar to him.
🎧AUDIO REVIEW:
This is an audiobook that truly brings the story to life with an incredible casting of narrators who make you feel the chemistry, connection and romance between Drew and Audrey. It’s a dual narration by Teddy Hamilton & Andi Arndt and their performance had me unable to hit pause on this heartwarming and sweet story.
Teddy is becoming my new favorite narrator for a “he halls first romance.” He has the perfect swoony and caring tone to his voice that brings out all the vibes of these characters! It fit Drew so well as this man is doing everything from taking care of his mom, to trying for his second chance with Audrey while also trying to be there for her and their son. Teddy made me just absolutely adore this man as he showcased just how gone Drew was for her.
Andi has such an enjoyable tone to her voice that just captures you into her performances every time. She completely brought out Audrey’s personality but then also has so much depth to her voice to showcase what Audrey is going through from her strength as a single mom to her vulnerable moments and allowing someone to be there for her now too.
Overall, Andi and Teddy put on a performance that just elevated this story!! It was so easy to listen to that I ended up binging it all in one day! I cannot wait to listen to more audios from Julia!
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