
Strange Love
An 80s Fake Dating Hockey Romance (Merrimack Mavericks Hockey, Book 1)
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Narrated by:
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Samantha Summers
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JD Tomlinson
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By:
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Steffanie Blais
About this listen
For Ivy Owens, the 1980s have been a tumultuous decade. So when a popular hockey player suggests that they pretend to date in order to boost her social status, it's just another strange turn of events for her.
After being kidnapped and forced to live in a cult, all Ivy wants is to fit in and escape her troubled past. But unfortunately for her, that's not how high school works.
Enter Corey Delacour the handsome, mysterious hockey player who has everyone talking. Coreys confidence and edgy persona captivate Ivy, and for reasons beyond her comprehension, he finds her just as fascinating.
So when he offers her a chance to fake a relationship with him to prove that popularity isn't everything, she can't resist.
As Corey guides her through the nuances of her newfound high school popularity, the unexpected happens: something far from fake. However, with his dreams of becoming a famous hockey player can their connection withstand their inevitable reality?
Or will she be left alone once again with a new problem in her hands a broken heart that belongs to him?
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The voices are amazing
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Ivy has been homeschooled for the last couple of years, due to some things that happened to her while she was little girl but she decided to attend school during her senior year to start getting back into the habit of socializing. Unfortunately, she's having a hard time fitting in. That is until Corey, the star hockey player of the school, strikes a deal with Ivy to fake date her in order to help her out.
Even though the pace felt a little slow, I thought the story was super intriguing and I loved all the 80/90's nostalgia and the multiple timelines. The author also had me in a chokehold a couple of times, to the point that for a minute there I was afraid we wouldn't be getting a hea.
The narrators did an amazing job with the dual narration, making it easy to follow the story and the characters. I'm looking forward to reading and or listening to the rest of the books in this series.
Quote: “Ivy, you captured my heart the day you nervously nibbled on a Pop Tart in front of school, trying to be invisible. But to me, you were never invisible. You shined like the brightest star in the sky.”
Right person. Right time. Finally.
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Amazing
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⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ 5/5
🌶️ 1/6
🎧𝘓𝘪𝘴𝘵𝘦𝘯𝘦𝘥
🎙️𝘑𝘋 𝘛𝘰𝘮𝘭𝘪𝘯𝘴𝘰𝘯 & 𝘚𝘢𝘮𝘢𝘯𝘵𝘩𝘢 𝘚𝘶𝘮𝘮𝘦𝘳𝘴
This is the first book in the 𝘔𝘦𝘳𝘳𝘪𝘮𝘢𝘤𝘬 𝘔𝘢𝘷𝘦𝘳𝘪𝘤𝘬𝘴 𝘏𝘰𝘤𝘬𝘦𝘺, but can be read as a standalone. The narrators did a great job bringing the characters to life.I absolutely devoured this! I finished it in less than 24 hours. I really enjoyed that it was told in dual timelines, as it gave a lot of background information and context to the characters behaviors.
I really felt for Ivy. I couldn’t imagine surviving a cult the way she did, and then trying to go back to high school after all of that. Corey Delacour 😍 he’s such a cinnamon roll and I LOVE it. Corey is such a kind person, trying to help Ivy fit in by fake dating her. I loved watching as they both started realizing there was nothing fake about their relationship. Highly recommend.
𝗧𝗿𝗼𝗽𝗲𝘀:
🏒 80s romance
🏒High school seniors
🏒Cult survivor fmc
🏒Hockey Star mmc
🏒Fake dating
🏒Friends to lovers
🏒Opposites attract
🏒Past trauma
🏒Steamy
🏒HEA
Such an addictive listen
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Great book with so much nostalgia!
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Captured the 80s Perfectly
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perfect all around!
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The dual narration by Samantha Summers and JD Tomlinson was a standout. They truly brought Ivy and Corey to life, making the emotions hit even harder. There were moments that made me smile, moments that made my heart ache, and times when I had to pause just to process what I was feeling.
Samantha captures Ivy's resilience and vulnerability, effectively conveying her journey from a traumatic past to finding her place in high school. Her portrayal resonated with me, making Ivy's experiences both relatable and compelling.
JD embodies Corey with a balance of confidence and warmth. His delivery reflects Corey's evolution from a popular hockey player to a supportive friend and partner, enhancing his authenticity.
Strange Love offers a nostalgic journey filled with emotional depth. The combination of a compelling storyline and engaging performances makes this audiobook a worthwhile listen.
Loved the 80s vibes in this hockey romance!
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