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Resist

Stingrays Hockey, Book 2

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Resist

By: Mari Carr
Narrated by: Colt Carter, Suzanne T. Fortin
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This one-night stand is going into overtime.

The Stingrays call goalie Coulton Moore their gentle giant. The tall, imposing man is the team’s rock, their steadying influence on and off the ice. However, that mild disposition disappears completely when the beautiful bartender he’s been lusting after from across a crowded bar is attacked. Then, it’s all bets off as he steps in to defend her, protect her, and claim her as his.

Ainsley doesn’t have time for any more men in her life. Between serving a rowdy bunch of guys in her family’s dive bar, caring for her ailing father, and dealing with her brother and his ever-growing pile of gambling debt, her cup overfloweth when it comes to the male population.

When her brother’s enemies track her down, looking for retribution, a sexy, dominant stranger steps forward to save her. At first, it’s simple enough to accept his help and his kisses and his tantalizing touches because, after a lifetime of crap, she figures she’s due a night of mind-blowing passion with Coulton, the hottest man she’s ever met.

The problem begins when morning comes and he informs her what they shared was never going to be just a one-night stand. Nope. Coulton, the stubborn, determined, possessive man is settling for nothing less than her.

And forever.

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Ainsley deserves all the good things. Coulton is a good guy who has to find a way to breakdown the walls of the bartender who seems unaffected by his charm. I was so happy for these two characters and glad that even though they had some miscommunication it didn't lead to a long absence or break-up. I can't wait to read/listen to more from this series. This one left me smiling and happy for the characters! He falls first and he's very open about his intentions. Get ready for a new book boyfriend!

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Resist is the second book in the Stingrays Hockey series. This book is about Colton and Ainsley and is told from both of their points of view. Ainsley works at her father's rundown tavern and Colton is the goalie for the hockey team.

Colton and Ainsley meet when she shows up to her bar. He was going to leave, but when their eyes lock, they both have an attraction to each other. Ainsley has been burned in the past and isn't looking for a relationship. However, when some things happen, Colton is there, and he will do anything to keep her protected.

This book had some twists I didn't see coming. I enjoyed getting to know these two characters. Can Ainsley get away from the life she has always known? Can she learn that Colton will be there for her no matter what? Will Colton and Ainsley get their happy ending?

Resist

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Resist is book 2 in the Stingrays Hockey series and follows goalie Colton as he falls for his absolute opposite Ainsley.

Colton is an only child born to older parents. They provided him with lots of love and did everything they could so he could play hockey. His parents come to visit him often. Currently he is the goalie for the Baltimore Stingrays as well as a big brother to Slade.

Ainsley was born on the wrong side of town. Her mother left when she was young. Her and her brother grew up at her father's bar, Micks. Her brother is a deadbeat. And sadly Ainsley pays the price. She may be the younger sibling, but she is the responsible one. She is currently running Micks due to her father's failing health.

Colton and Ainsley meet at Micks bar one night when he sees it and it reminds him of the bar back home. He stops in for a drink and it is love at first sight. Ainsley is a spitfire. Full of sass and no effs given. When he tries to ask her out, her answer is no definitively. She does not go out. She does not date. She only works. But when the deadbeat shows up, Colton wins the respect of most of the bar patrons and Maren, the waitress with how he handles the situation.

But that is not the end of trouble for Ainsley, Colton and the deadbeat. Her brother is a mess. And I mean a mess. But when trouble comes knocking on the door, he is no where to be found. Colton is the one who walks in on the trouble and takes care of the situation, at least temporarily.

No matter how hard he tries, Colton cannot convince Ainsley to fully trust him. She holds herself back from him. Is it from the way she was raised, or previous relationships gone wrong or a combination of the two?

She is so far removed from a situation at her apartment, that even her brother does not give her grief when he arrives home. He knows she has nothing left in her gas tank to snipe back at him.

The final straw happens on Thanksgiving and it is the straw that breaks the camel's back and forces Ainsley to trust Colton and call him. When he arrives, he is shocked at the state she is in. And the fact she gives him carte blanche to take care of her for the weekend.

When Colton arrives home with Ainsley, his mom and dad are there with open arms and pure love. His mom is a godsend and just what Ainsley needs given that she has never really been mothered and does not understand the feeling.

I love Colton's mom and dad. They step in just when it is needed and know when to back off. They make Ainsley feel like a part of the family, even though she is trying to remain just friends. She has never had this type of love, ever, in her life and it is so needed to help her get over everything that has happened with her brother and father.

Colton is a freaking saint. He has a savior complex, even though it is not specifically stated in the story. Yes he is in love with Ainsley, but he also wants to save her and help her in any way he can.

We never see what happens with Ainsley's deadbeat brother, but I am hoping he gets what he deserves. For everything he has done to her over the years, he needs to see what it is like to pay the piper.

I have listened to both of these narrators before, but it has been quite awhile. I love the timbre of Colt Carter's voice and he plays Colton to a tee. But I particularly liked him as Mario and Luigi. Suzanne T Fortin plays Ainsley to a tee. Both her toughness and her youthful vibe. Growing up on the wrong side of town forces her to have a tough exterior even though she is not that old.

Learning to love and trust

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Mari Carr is an excellent author. I am loving this series. My heart broke for Ainsley. Coulton was perfect for her. Their story had me sitting on the edge of my seat. I couldn't wait to see how they would get their HEA. Perfection.

The narrators were excellent. Love their voices. They had the audiobook rolling like a movie in my head.

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Great addition to the series

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Coulton and Ainsley

I enjoyed listening to this. The narrators did a good job.
This was a good story Ainsley meets Coulton when he stops at her father's bar after dropping off his little brother (the program). This is a he's a hockey goalie and she's a bartender from the wrong side of the tracks. I love how Ainsley isn't afraid to stand up for herself and always has something snarky to say. Coulton being a big guy is really a teddy bear but is protective of Ainsley.

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Carr brings the fire. Resist blends sweet and spicy into a delicious concoction of tempting romance. Ainsley and Colton keep the senses at an all time high. From the unpredictable to the irresistible, emotion is at full blast.

....a delicious concoction of tempting romance.

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This is book 2 in Carr's Stingrays Hockey series, a sports themed romance read that is so much more. Well written and balanced with both sweet romance and steamy chemistry, Resist is the journey of our main characters Stingrays hottie goalie Coulton and bartender/co-owner Ainsley. Let's first start off by saying that Ainsley has not had a great go of life and her hard knocks just seem to keep coming. She has walls - towering high walls due to a lifetime of hurt and abuse. Coulton is the polar opposite but when these two meet both are smitten, I struggled a bit with how much Ainsley takes on and while I know her character must be so strong to have endured what she has I wanted her to fight back more, especially when it came to her family. I adored how Coulton was upfront and honest but at times still held back due to fear of perceptions. I totally relate to that. Overall, I loved the sweet and steam element and how Ainsley was welcomed into Coulton's friends and family (life). The dual narration was wonderfully done and brought our characters and story to life. A wonderful listen and I'm excited for more from Carr and this series!

This book was given to me for free at my request and I voluntarily provided this review.

Book 2 - Stingrays Hockey

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