complications indeed

I picked this story because Ms. Marks is one of my top five fave voices and she did an amazing job as usual. Love the voices she gave the characters and how it fits their temperaments.

The story is well written, but would have been so much better if Eliza would not have been such a liar. Everybody makes mistakes, but she makes them worse by lying at every turn, then she goes and tests Ben involving one of his old puck bunnies? He is so in love with her that he overlooks everything. They work it out at the end and get their HEA, but this story just didn't do it for me.

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GOAALLLLL!!!!!!

There is something about the way SR Grey writes this series that captures my attention and keeps me there. Each player she chooses to feature has such depth and character, it is easy to find qualities that are understandable and easy to relate to. Benny is a character that we met in the first two books of this series, and the one I have wanted to get to know better. Eliza, the coach's daughter is off limits, but Benny is out to piss off the coach. Little does he know what he is in for with this woman. With secrets and complicated pasts, these two have a lot to overcome. It is refreshing to have a story that is not all hearts and roses, but real issues are dealt with both characters. The addiction that Benny has overcome is accentuated throughout the story, with the addition of his sponsor and how he has to work everyday to keep on track. Eliza has a secret that has forced her to grow up, but I did find her ability to live two separate lives frustrating. I know it was supposed to, but it still got to me at times. Benny's personality is such that he is always understanding and loving, so at there were times that it is hard to deal with the situations he is given. That is what made this book such a good listen I think, life is not easy and this story is one that is such that you can lose yourself in it and respond with the emotions that the characters are going through. It's always fun to see characters from previous books, giving the series a fun cohesiveness, yet each story can be read as a stand alone. With teammates like Brent, Nolan and Dylan, we know that we are in for more shenanigans when we get Dylan's book!

Tracy Marks as always gives a stellar performance. With her pace and ability to perform male and female voices to perfection, it makes the listen an easy one. I am always in awe that she can create such differences with the ages, going from the young 21 year old girl to the 45 year old father and you can hear the character just as you would expect. She is amazing.

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I 💜 Benny

think Benny might be my favorite of the guys so far. I absolutely loved the resolution at the end of this but, what a ride it was to get there. I immediately loved Eliza, however, I just couldn’t get behind her until all of her secrets came out. I was also surprised Benny was so calm throughout all she did. I definitely wanted more at the end of this story though because it took so long to get where they needed to be.

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Good series, but this book didn't work for me

The writing is good and I liked the humor Grey puts into her writing. This one just didn't connect with me. I really disliked the characters. Mainly Eliza, she's immature and a liar. She lies all the time, and she really got on my nerves. She's really irresponsible, and everyone in her life just let's her get away with it and take very little responsibility for her actions. She got pregnant by a jerk hockey player, the guy doesn't want anyone to know he has a baby, so he pays Eliza to keep quite about him being the father. She doesn't tell anyone who the dad is. She can't take care of the baby by herself, so she moves back in with her parents, and decides to keep the baby a secret from everyone. That right there bothered me so much, then when there's hints to her having a baby, she chooses to lie about it over and over again. Eliza's character really ruined the whole story for me, and I couldn't enjoy any connection between Benny and her. I also didn't really care for Benny. He was okay, but he was a little too blah for me. The book is mostly entertaining, and I like Grey's writing style, so that's why I gave it 3 stars, but overall, this book didn't work for me. I really liked the first 2 books in this series, so I'll keep reading the next book(s) in this series, and I like Grey's writing style too. I listened to the audiobook version of this story, and the narrator did a good job, so I enjoyed the listening experience, so I'd recommend it.

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very entertaining

I found a few spots where it was kinda corny, but overall, a great book. I loved the narrating. she did a fabulous job. I really loved her male voices. those are hard to do as a woman.

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Funny Hockey Romance Story!

This was my first RS Grey's book and it won't be the last. I love the two main characters, Benny and Eliza. Benny's so amazing. And Eliza's lies are so hilarious! This is the third book in the Boys of Winter Series. I haven't listened the first books in the Series, but I will! Tracy Marks did and amazing job with the narration! I really love her voice!

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Tried and true

The characters in Boys of Winter Book 3 fall a little flat. I would have liked to have more back story. The theme of this installation is tried and true amongst sports themed romance and, while well done, leaves little to the imagination. It really feels as if the storyline were rushed or thinned out. I have a personal dislike for the narrator as so many of her words end with ‘ah’ in a staccato, William Shatner-esk manner.

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Another one bites the dust

Enjoyable story of yet another team better in the Boys of Winter series.
I wouldn’t say it was my favorite in the series but I did enjoy it, great narrative by Tracy Marks.
Her male voice is excellent, one of the best in the business I believe.

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Love audio

I received a credit for this audiobook. The story was great and the narration was well done. Tracy Marks did a great job with narrative of both POV.

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Complications on Ice

This book was great! It is so sad seeing how simple lack of communication can cause so much pain and angst. Luckily we were able to see things fixed in the end. Definitely worth the listen.

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