
Center Ice
Boston Rebels, Book 1
Failed to add items
Add to Cart failed.
Add to Wish List failed.
Remove from wishlist failed.
Adding to library failed
Follow podcast failed
Unfollow podcast failed
$0.99/mo for the first 3 months

Get 2 free audiobooks during trial.
Buy for $24.95
No default payment method selected.
We are sorry. We are not allowed to sell this product with the selected payment method
-
Narrated by:
-
Teddy Hamilton
-
Andi Arndt
-
By:
-
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.
©2024 Julia Connors (P)2024 Julia ConnorsListeners also enjoyed...
-
If You Want Me
- The Toronto Terror Series
- By: Helena Hunting
- Narrated by: Zachary Webber, Stella Bloom
- Length: 13 hrs and 24 mins
- Unabridged
-
Overall
-
Performance
-
Story
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.
-
-
Hollis and Aurora!
- By Gillek2 on 07-15-24
By: Helena Hunting
-
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
-
Overall
-
Performance
-
Story
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.
-
-
I REALLY ENJOYED THIS
- By CAROLYN 🔹🔹🔹🔹🔹🔹 on 01-19-25
By: Piper Rayne
-
On the Edge
- Frozen Hearts Series, Book 1
- By: Julia Connors
- Narrated by: Gideon Frost, Elizabeth Russell
- Length: 11 hrs and 20 mins
- Unabridged
-
Overall
-
Performance
-
Story
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.
-
-
A Heartwarming 2nd Chance!
- By Amy Pritt on 12-02-23
By: Julia Connors
-
Cocky Score
- Hawkeyes Hockey Series, Book 1
- By: Kenna King
- Narrated by: Christian Fox, Erin Mallon
- Length: 9 hrs and 4 mins
- Unabridged
-
Overall
-
Performance
-
Story
Being hired as the PR representative for the hockey team I’ve always been a fan of, should be a dream come true, especially because my old crush plays for them. My suggestion to save Briggs's career is solid… have him fake date someone wholesome who can change his image. That’s when my big mouth gets in the way and I admit to being the-girl-next-door. Now… my boss is offering me the promotion of a lifetime, but it comes with strings… Fake date Briggs Conley!
-
-
Cocky Score
- By Rachel on 01-19-24
By: Kenna King
-
Behind the Net
- A Grumpy Sunshine Hockey Romance
- By: Stephanie Archer
- Narrated by: Tim Paige, Savannah Peachwood
- Length: 11 hrs and 38 mins
- Unabridged
-
Overall
-
Performance
-
Story
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.
-
-
Binge-Worthy
- By Kayla on 11-20-23
By: Stephanie Archer
-
End Game: New York Stars
- By: G.A. Mazurke, Serena Akeroyd
- Narrated by: Samantha Brentmoor, Teddy Hamilton
- Length: 13 hrs and 46 mins
- Unabridged
-
Overall
-
Performance
-
Story
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.
-
-
So Good!! 🔥🔥🔥🔥
- By Amazon Customer on 03-18-25
By: G.A. Mazurke, and others
-
If You Want Me
- The Toronto Terror Series
- By: Helena Hunting
- Narrated by: Zachary Webber, Stella Bloom
- Length: 13 hrs and 24 mins
- Unabridged
-
Overall
-
Performance
-
Story
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.
-
-
Hollis and Aurora!
- By Gillek2 on 07-15-24
By: Helena Hunting
-
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
-
Overall
-
Performance
-
Story
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.
-
-
I REALLY ENJOYED THIS
- By CAROLYN 🔹🔹🔹🔹🔹🔹 on 01-19-25
By: Piper Rayne
-
On the Edge
- Frozen Hearts Series, Book 1
- By: Julia Connors
- Narrated by: Gideon Frost, Elizabeth Russell
- Length: 11 hrs and 20 mins
- Unabridged
-
Overall
-
Performance
-
Story
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.
-
-
A Heartwarming 2nd Chance!
- By Amy Pritt on 12-02-23
By: Julia Connors
-
Cocky Score
- Hawkeyes Hockey Series, Book 1
- By: Kenna King
- Narrated by: Christian Fox, Erin Mallon
- Length: 9 hrs and 4 mins
- Unabridged
-
Overall
-
Performance
-
Story
Being hired as the PR representative for the hockey team I’ve always been a fan of, should be a dream come true, especially because my old crush plays for them. My suggestion to save Briggs's career is solid… have him fake date someone wholesome who can change his image. That’s when my big mouth gets in the way and I admit to being the-girl-next-door. Now… my boss is offering me the promotion of a lifetime, but it comes with strings… Fake date Briggs Conley!
-
-
Cocky Score
- By Rachel on 01-19-24
By: Kenna King
-
Behind the Net
- A Grumpy Sunshine Hockey Romance
- By: Stephanie Archer
- Narrated by: Tim Paige, Savannah Peachwood
- Length: 11 hrs and 38 mins
- Unabridged
-
Overall
-
Performance
-
Story
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.
-
-
Binge-Worthy
- By Kayla on 11-20-23
By: Stephanie Archer
-
End Game: New York Stars
- By: G.A. Mazurke, Serena Akeroyd
- Narrated by: Samantha Brentmoor, Teddy Hamilton
- Length: 13 hrs and 46 mins
- Unabridged
-
Overall
-
Performance
-
Story
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.
-
-
So Good!! 🔥🔥🔥🔥
- By Amazon Customer on 03-18-25
By: G.A. Mazurke, and others
-
The Boyfriend Goal
- Love and Hockey, Book 1
- By: Lauren Blakely
- Narrated by: Erin Mallon, Connor Crais
- Length: 11 hrs and 51 mins
- Unabridged
-
Overall
-
Performance
-
Story
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.
-
-
Sweet and Spicy
- By Mysti Ubeda on 09-11-24
By: Lauren Blakely
-
Sweet Collide
- By: Ava Harrison
- Narrated by: Christian Fox, Angelina Rocca
- Length: 11 hrs and 46 mins
- Unabridged
-
Overall
-
Performance
-
Story
Aiden Slate. Pro hockey star. Captain of the Redville Saints. And the bane of my existence. All it takes is a little liquid courage to storm his castle. Or, in this case, a cushy five-star hotel suite. I'm supposed to give him a piece of my mind. To unleash a decade of pent-up anger. What I'm not supposed to do is sign an NDA meant for another woman. He thinks I'm here to relieve his stress. Well, he's in for a rude awakening.
-
-
I REALLY ENJOYED THIS NHL ROMANCE
- By CAROLYN 🔹🔹🔹🔹🔹🔹 on 04-27-24
By: Ava Harrison
-
Chase Lovett Wants Me
- By: Helena Hunting
- Narrated by: Jason Clarke, CJ Bloom
- Length: 6 hrs and 6 mins
- Unabridged
-
Overall
-
Performance
-
Story
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.
-
-
Five Stars for no miscommunication
- By Lena Loves Books on 01-10-25
By: Helena Hunting
-
Wildcat
- Wildcat Hockey
- By: Rebecca Jenshak
- Narrated by: Aaron Shedlock, Desiree Ketchum
- Length: 8 hrs and 19 mins
- Unabridged
-
Overall
-
Performance
-
Story
I met my dream girl. That’s right. She’s stunning and the worst bartender I’ve ever seen. I should have gone home and gone to sleep—dream girl or not. I had an early morning and the season was starting soon. But when she threatened me with boy band karaoke, I couldn't help myself. I went. The stars aligned. I have never felt more alive or wanted anyone more than I want her.
-
-
Sweet hockey romance!
- By gretareadsromance on 06-13-22
By: Rebecca Jenshak
-
Burnout
- By: Rebecca Jenshak
- Narrated by: Teddy Hamilton, Erin Mallon
- Length: 8 hrs and 35 mins
- Unabridged
-
Overall
-
Performance
-
Story
Knox Holland is in a jam. After an incredible first year on the pro motocross circuit, he should be on top of the world. Instead, his bad reputation has landed him without a team. He's untouchable and desperate to turn it around. Which is how he ends up at my gym asking me to train him. As a college gymnast with two Olympic medals to my name, I know a thing or two about the pressure to succeed. Last season I choked and then injured myself before I could show the world that I'm not a twenty-year-old has-been.
-
-
Sweet college romance with killer narration!
- By Rebeca S on 07-17-24
By: Rebecca Jenshak
-
Offside Hearts
- Love and Hockey, Book 1
- By: Nikki Lawson
- Narrated by: Beth Nicholls, CJ Grey
- Length: 13 hrs and 27 mins
- Unabridged
-
Overall
-
Performance
-
Story
Rule number one for becoming an NHL team’s social media manager: Don’t hook up with the star center in an elevator a week before starting your new job.
-
-
Poor Narration
- By Anonymous User on 05-25-24
By: Nikki Lawson
-
If You Hate Me
- By: Helena Hunting
- Narrated by: Connor Crais, CJ Bloom
- Length: 13 hrs and 14 mins
- Unabridged
-
Overall
-
Performance
-
Story
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.
-
-
loved rix and tristan
- By Vanessa @nessreads on 04-07-24
By: Helena Hunting
-
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 24 mins
- Unabridged
-
Overall
-
Performance
-
Story
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.
-
-
Great start to the series!
- By Dani on 02-02-25
By: Julia Jarrett
-
Wildcat Hockey Collection
- By: Rebecca Jenshak
- Narrated by: Aaron Shedlock, Desiree Ketchum, Joe Arden, and others
- Length: 24 hrs and 10 mins
- Unabridged
-
Overall
-
Performance
-
Story
Meet hockey superstar Leo and watch him fall for his coach’s daughter in Wildcat, cheer on Tyler as he tries to win back his first love in Wild About You, and swoon hard when Declan says ‘my wife’ in Wild Ever After.
-
-
Love, love
- By Sharla on 03-07-25
By: Rebecca Jenshak
-
The Way We Touch
- A Small-Town, Brother’s Best Friend Sports Romance (The Bradford Boys, Book 1)
- By: Tia Louise
- Narrated by: Connor Crais, Samantha Brentmoor
- Length: 8 hrs and 56 mins
- Unabridged
-
Overall
-
Performance
-
Story
Logan Murphy should come with a warning. He’s as hot as a Carolina Reaper on black asphalt in the middle of July. With perfectly messy dark hair and smoldering blue eyes—and don’t even get me started on the way that black tee stretches across his toned chest… He’s my brother’s best friend. He’s also a football star on track to win the first wide-receiver MVP in league history. Good thing I only date golfers… or I did.
-
-
Such a good story!
- By kmilesjohnson on 02-06-25
By: Tia Louise
-
Hockey Boy
- Boston Bolts Hockey, Book 1
- By: Brittanee Nicole
- Narrated by: Teddy Hamilton, Samantha Brentmoor
- Length: 10 hrs and 58 mins
- Unabridged
-
Overall
-
Performance
-
Story
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.
-
-
The best way to start a terrific series
- By Sally Schmidt on 01-01-25
By: Brittanee Nicole
-
Steal My Heart
- Rosewood River Series, Book 1
- By: Laura Pavlov
- Narrated by: Andi Arndt, Connor Crais
- Length: 9 hrs
- Unabridged
-
Overall
-
Performance
-
Story
Henley Holloway is my boss’s daughter, and I’ve been assigned to mentor her. The problem is, I’m not looking to babysit anyone. But I’m determined to make partner at the firm, and this is the final obstacle in my way. So, I agree to take the little princess under my wing. I’ll work her so hard, she’ll beg me to leave her alone. But from the first day she walks into the office and spills scalding hot coffee on my chest—I’m intrigued.
-
-
Steal My Freaking Heart!
- By Christine on 01-11-25
By: Laura Pavlov
Related to this topic
-
Once Upon a Crime
- By: Brynn Kelly
- Narrated by: Chase Brown, Rebekkah Ross
- Length: 10 hrs and 50 mins
- Original Recording
-
Overall
-
Performance
-
Story
Lana Fleming’s sister has vanished from the set of TV’s hottest show, and no one seems to care. Desperate for answers, Lana sneaks in as an extra, only to get stranded with Griffin Hart, an A-list action star with a reputation for good abs and bad decisions. Though Griffin didn’t expect to be cast as a librarian’s sidekick in a real-life thriller, he’s weirdly into it—and into her. Even more unsettling—she sees right through his playboy persona. But their meet-cute soon turns deadly when they uncover a Hollywood scandal for the ages.
-
-
Never a dull moment
- By Christina Clark on 03-11-25
By: Brynn Kelly
-
The Fall Risk
- A Short Story
- By: Abby Jimenez
- Narrated by: Julia Whelan, Connor Crais
- Length: 1 hr and 48 mins
- Unabridged
-
Overall
-
Performance
-
Story
It’s Valentine’s Day weekend, and Charlotte and Seth are not looking for romance. Armed with emotional-support bear spray, Charlotte is in self-imposed isolation and on guard from men. Having a stalker can do that to a person’s nerves. Just across the hall and giving off woodsy vibes is Seth, a recently divorced arborist. As in today recently. Heights, he’s fine with. Trust? Not so much.
-
-
More of a dramedy
- By 🔥 Phx17 🔥 on 03-03-25
By: Abby Jimenez
-
Verity
- By: Colleen Hoover
- Narrated by: Vanessa Johansson, Amy Landon
- Length: 8 hrs and 10 mins
- Unabridged
-
Overall
-
Performance
-
Story
Lowen Ashleigh is a struggling writer on the brink of financial ruin when she accepts the job offer of a lifetime. Jeremy Crawford, husband of best-selling author Verity Crawford, has hired Lowen to complete the remaining books in a successful series his injured wife is unable to finish. Lowen arrives at the Crawford home, ready to sort through years of Verity's notes and outlines, hoping to find enough material to get her started. What Lowen doesn't expect to uncover in the chaotic office is an unfinished autobiography Verity never intended for anyone to read.
-
-
intriguing but skip if triggered by child abuse
- By Amazon Customer on 05-16-19
By: Colleen Hoover
-
Love, Rebooted
- By: Katy Summers
- Narrated by: Emily Atack, Stuart Martin
- Length: 9 hrs and 41 mins
- Original Recording
-
Overall
-
Performance
-
Story
Liv’s happy with life in her thirties. She has two cats, one BFF, and no boyfriend, which is just how she likes it. Plus, she loves working at a not-for-profit software company where she can be her authentically autistic self. This is her happy ever after. But when her beloved firm merges with a repulsive rival, Liv finds herself competing with her sort-of-ex for the top job. Sure, Finn had been Liv’s best friend, with his nerdy good looks and their shared love of Tolkien, but there was that one night, their song, and … well, she doesn’t like to talk about it.
-
-
Accidental binge listen
- By DCScience on 03-26-25
By: Katy Summers
-
Always a Bridesmaid
- By: Erin Clark, Laura Lovely
- Narrated by: Andrew Eiden, Krystal Hammond
- Length: 7 hrs and 7 mins
- Original Recording
-
Overall
-
Performance
-
Story
Meet Randi Burnett—she’s brilliant, she’s beautiful, and she works for the bride. Missing groom? Intoxicated in-laws? Crying ring-bearer? You name it, she wrangles it. Too bad her personal life isn’t thriving like her side gig as a bridesmaid for hire. Recently dumped, Randi throws herself into her biggest challenge yet when she’s hired as a maid of honor and pretend best friend for an ice queen bride. There’s just one problem—the best man is infuriating, overprotective, and anti-marriage.
-
-
Cutesy lil rom com
- By Kindle Customer on 02-13-25
By: Erin Clark, and others
-
Den of Vipers
- By: K.A. Knight
- Narrated by: Cornell Collins, Hollie Jackson
- Length: 19 hrs and 19 mins
- Unabridged
-
Overall
-
Performance
-
Story
Ryder, Garrett, Kenzo, and Diesel - The Vipers. Their deals are as sordid as their business, and their reputation is enough to bring a grown man to his knees, forcing him to beg for mercy. They are not people you mess with, yet my dad did. The old man ran up a debt with them and then sold me to cover his losses. Yes, sold me. They own me now. I’m theirs in every sense of the word. But I’ve never been meek and compliant.
-
-
Shrek
- By Shemika Holmes on 02-25-21
By: K.A. Knight
-
Once Upon a Crime
- By: Brynn Kelly
- Narrated by: Chase Brown, Rebekkah Ross
- Length: 10 hrs and 50 mins
- Original Recording
-
Overall
-
Performance
-
Story
Lana Fleming’s sister has vanished from the set of TV’s hottest show, and no one seems to care. Desperate for answers, Lana sneaks in as an extra, only to get stranded with Griffin Hart, an A-list action star with a reputation for good abs and bad decisions. Though Griffin didn’t expect to be cast as a librarian’s sidekick in a real-life thriller, he’s weirdly into it—and into her. Even more unsettling—she sees right through his playboy persona. But their meet-cute soon turns deadly when they uncover a Hollywood scandal for the ages.
-
-
Never a dull moment
- By Christina Clark on 03-11-25
By: Brynn Kelly
-
The Fall Risk
- A Short Story
- By: Abby Jimenez
- Narrated by: Julia Whelan, Connor Crais
- Length: 1 hr and 48 mins
- Unabridged
-
Overall
-
Performance
-
Story
It’s Valentine’s Day weekend, and Charlotte and Seth are not looking for romance. Armed with emotional-support bear spray, Charlotte is in self-imposed isolation and on guard from men. Having a stalker can do that to a person’s nerves. Just across the hall and giving off woodsy vibes is Seth, a recently divorced arborist. As in today recently. Heights, he’s fine with. Trust? Not so much.
-
-
More of a dramedy
- By 🔥 Phx17 🔥 on 03-03-25
By: Abby Jimenez
-
Verity
- By: Colleen Hoover
- Narrated by: Vanessa Johansson, Amy Landon
- Length: 8 hrs and 10 mins
- Unabridged
-
Overall
-
Performance
-
Story
Lowen Ashleigh is a struggling writer on the brink of financial ruin when she accepts the job offer of a lifetime. Jeremy Crawford, husband of best-selling author Verity Crawford, has hired Lowen to complete the remaining books in a successful series his injured wife is unable to finish. Lowen arrives at the Crawford home, ready to sort through years of Verity's notes and outlines, hoping to find enough material to get her started. What Lowen doesn't expect to uncover in the chaotic office is an unfinished autobiography Verity never intended for anyone to read.
-
-
intriguing but skip if triggered by child abuse
- By Amazon Customer on 05-16-19
By: Colleen Hoover
-
Love, Rebooted
- By: Katy Summers
- Narrated by: Emily Atack, Stuart Martin
- Length: 9 hrs and 41 mins
- Original Recording
-
Overall
-
Performance
-
Story
Liv’s happy with life in her thirties. She has two cats, one BFF, and no boyfriend, which is just how she likes it. Plus, she loves working at a not-for-profit software company where she can be her authentically autistic self. This is her happy ever after. But when her beloved firm merges with a repulsive rival, Liv finds herself competing with her sort-of-ex for the top job. Sure, Finn had been Liv’s best friend, with his nerdy good looks and their shared love of Tolkien, but there was that one night, their song, and … well, she doesn’t like to talk about it.
-
-
Accidental binge listen
- By DCScience on 03-26-25
By: Katy Summers
-
Always a Bridesmaid
- By: Erin Clark, Laura Lovely
- Narrated by: Andrew Eiden, Krystal Hammond
- Length: 7 hrs and 7 mins
- Original Recording
-
Overall
-
Performance
-
Story
Meet Randi Burnett—she’s brilliant, she’s beautiful, and she works for the bride. Missing groom? Intoxicated in-laws? Crying ring-bearer? You name it, she wrangles it. Too bad her personal life isn’t thriving like her side gig as a bridesmaid for hire. Recently dumped, Randi throws herself into her biggest challenge yet when she’s hired as a maid of honor and pretend best friend for an ice queen bride. There’s just one problem—the best man is infuriating, overprotective, and anti-marriage.
-
-
Cutesy lil rom com
- By Kindle Customer on 02-13-25
By: Erin Clark, and others
-
Den of Vipers
- By: K.A. Knight
- Narrated by: Cornell Collins, Hollie Jackson
- Length: 19 hrs and 19 mins
- Unabridged
-
Overall
-
Performance
-
Story
Ryder, Garrett, Kenzo, and Diesel - The Vipers. Their deals are as sordid as their business, and their reputation is enough to bring a grown man to his knees, forcing him to beg for mercy. They are not people you mess with, yet my dad did. The old man ran up a debt with them and then sold me to cover his losses. Yes, sold me. They own me now. I’m theirs in every sense of the word. But I’ve never been meek and compliant.
-
-
Shrek
- By Shemika Holmes on 02-25-21
By: K.A. Knight
What listeners say about Center Ice
Highly rated for:
Reviews - Please select the tabs below to change the source of reviews.
-
Overall
-
Performance
-
Story
- 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!
Tropes:
- 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!
Something went wrong. Please try again in a few minutes.
You voted on this review!
You reported this review!
-
Overall
-
Performance
-
Story
- 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.
Something went wrong. Please try again in a few minutes.
You voted on this review!
You reported this review!
-
Overall
-
Performance
-
Story
- 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 ✨
Something went wrong. Please try again in a few minutes.
You voted on this review!
You reported this review!
1 person found this helpful
-
Overall
-
Performance
-
Story
- 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.
Something went wrong. Please try again in a few minutes.
You voted on this review!
You reported this review!
-
Overall
-
Performance
-
Story
- 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!
Something went wrong. Please try again in a few minutes.
You voted on this review!
You reported this review!
-
Overall
-
Performance
-
Story
- 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.
Something went wrong. Please try again in a few minutes.
You voted on this review!
You reported this review!
-
Overall
-
Performance
-
Story
- 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!
Something went wrong. Please try again in a few minutes.
You voted on this review!
You reported this review!
1 person found this helpful
-
Overall
-
Performance
-
Story
- brenda antunez
- 08-27-24
I loved Audrey and Drew
New audiobook release: listened to August 2024
Book narrated by Andi Arndt and Teddy Hamilton. I just loved this book on audio. They embodied Audrey and Drew. The characterizations, and emotions brought to this story was a chefs kiss. I couldn’t stop listening. Highly recommend.
Book read: Jan 2024
Center Ice is the 1st book in the new Boston Rebels Series. The series will be interconnected standalones.
I love a good hockey romance, and Julia does an amazing job with this one. Nothing like a secret pregnancy, second chance, he halls first, to get me flipping the pages. I loved the cross over with the Frozen Heart Series. Jameson is Audrey’s older brother. A casual run in 6 years after their college fling and the secrets are out. From the beginning the chemistry and tension bled off the pages. It was sexy, sassy and once Audrey let her guard down it was full steam ahead. But, it took a short while for them to find their footing. Audrey is strong, but because of her past she is full of insecurities when it comes to life and love. Drew recently traded to Boston was labeled as someone he’s not. Little did he know that he would have to prove himself in more ways than one. Drew had his flaws but he stepped up to the plate. He was swoonworthy, hot, sexy, so supportive. He had a lot on his plate professionally and personally, but he managed to prove to Audrey and his teammates that he wasn’t his past. He fell so hard for her and Graham. He showed her that she could have the family she always wanted for herself and Graham. I loved the bonus content at the end of the book. I can’t wait to read book 2 in the series with Colt and Jules. Great read.
Something went wrong. Please try again in a few minutes.
You voted on this review!
You reported this review!
-
Overall
-
Performance
-
Story
- Sara
- 11-19-24
Really good!
I was pleasantly surprised with this book. It was well written and at no point did I think the characters lacked development, or didn’t make sense. Drew is pretty consistent (for someone with impulse control issues). This is my first book by this author and I will be reading the second one! The narrators were superb!
Something went wrong. Please try again in a few minutes.
You voted on this review!
You reported this review!
-
Overall
-
Performance
-
Story
- Rachel (Rrbookreviews)
- 08-28-24
Secret baby daddy
Audrey is amazing. I love her grit, drive, determination and motherly love. She had done everything for her son not only in a nurturing way but she completed her own personal goals as well. She was an admirable woman. Drew was young and dumb but as soon as he figured out graham was his. He was there for it. I love this world so much. The narration was done so well, I loved seeing these characters come to life!
Something went wrong. Please try again in a few minutes.
You voted on this review!
You reported this review!