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Center Ice (Boston Rebels Book 1) Kindle Edition

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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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Center Ice is book 1 in the Boston Rebel series, which features interconnected standalones about the players on a fictional professional hockey team.

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* Secret baby/child
* Second chance
* Single mom
* He falls first
* Strong female friendships

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Julia Connors is an Amazon Top 20 bestselling author of spicy sports romances. She grew up on the warm and sunny West Coast, but her first decision as an adult was to trade her flip-flops for snow boots and move to Boston. She’s been enjoying everything that New England has to offer for over two decades, and now that she’s acclimated to the snowy winters and finally found all the places to get good sushi and tacos, she has zero regrets. You can usually find her in front of her computer, but when she stops writing she’s most likely to be found outdoors, preferably with a pair of skis or snowshoes strapped to her feet in winter, or on a paddleboard in the summer.

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Customers find the storyline sweet and heartwarming. They describe the book as an easy, enjoyable read with a nice plot and realistic characters. Readers appreciate the well-developed characters and their growth over time. The book has a spicy content that readers enjoy. The writing quality is described as good and easy to read. Customers find the emotional content rich and lighthearted, with a lighthearted romance that quickly steals hearts. Overall, customers find the book engaging and entertaining with funny moments.

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Customers enjoyed the storyline. They found it sweet, heartwarming, and easy to read. The plot was cute and flowed well, with a realistic feel. Readers enjoyed the characters and the happy ending. They appreciated that the book didn't contain too much drama or heavy issues.

"...This story was so fun and unfolded so differently from what I was expecting. Despite his flaws, Drew is a self aware king...." Read more

"...The story flowed so well, and felt genuinely sweet and real...." Read more

"...Overall the drama was low level enough and I flew through the story...." Read more

"Not too much drama or heavy issues in this book. It’s pretty light and fluffy. Drew shows up and is just all around amazing from the get go...." Read more

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Customers find the book easy to read and enjoyable. They appreciate the cute moments and beautiful happy ending.

"...It was fast paced, and sweet focusing mostly on Audrey and Drew with little glimpses of their son...." Read more

"...But it has a beautiful HEA" Read more

"...Drew shows up and is just all around amazing from the get go. Audrey has some fears to work through and drew just shows up over and over again...." Read more

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23 customers mention "Character development"20 positive3 negative

Customers enjoy the characters' development. They find the character growth smooth and true to life. The author masters female character interpretations flawlessly. Readers laugh and cry with the characters, feeling like they are right there in the book with them.

"...She’s headstrong and independent, and also doing an incredible job in her career...." Read more

"...has one of the most amazing voices, even mastering female character interpretations flawlessly...." Read more

"...Audrey is such a strong individual, and I loved her character development. The journey to Audrey and Drew's HEA had twists, turns, and spice galore...." Read more

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22 customers mention "Writing quality"17 positive5 negative

Customers find the writing quality good and easy to read. They appreciate the narration and romance. The editing is also praised as spot-on.

"...This book is so well written, super sweet and has some moments of anguish and sadness as well. But it has a beautiful HEA" Read more

"...It’s a cute book. Nice, quick, fluffy read with some spice." Read more

"...♥︎ While the narration alone is incredible, the story itself draws me in completely...." Read more

"...The way I was able to feel all the emotions and insecurities, it read so easy and fast!..." Read more

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Customers enjoyed the book's spicy content. They found the romance sweet and steamy, with an open door and emotional hockey romance. The story flowed well and felt genuinely sweet and real.

"...The story flowed so well, and felt genuinely sweet and real...." Read more

"...This book is so well written, super sweet and has some moments of anguish and sadness as well. But it has a beautiful HEA" Read more

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"...The journey to Audrey and Drew's HEA had twists, turns, and spice galore. A must-read!" Read more

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"Such a heartfelt read...." Read more

"...The way I was able to feel all the emotions and insecurities, it read so easy and fast!..." Read more

"...The fact that I hardly felt the plot, or an actual family connection brought those stars down...." Read more

"...of a dark romance girl but Audrey and Drew’s story was so sweet and heartwarming, how could I not love it? Excellent emotional execution throughout...." Read more

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Customers enjoy the book. They find it engaging with a fun storyline and funny moments. Some readers say it's romantic, while others say it's cheesy at times. Overall, they enjoy the emotional and challenging story.

"...This read suddenly made me love the healthy relationship trope. Overall really enjoyed, but not sure I would read again." Read more

"...Overall I liked this book. It was fairly lighthearted and entertaining. I liked seeing Drew develop a relationship with Graham...." Read more

"...These two are perfect for each other and challenge each other in a great way...." Read more

"Engaging characters. Romantic. An adult read. Interesting and entertaining beginning to what hopefully will be a great series...." Read more

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Customers enjoy the book's pacing. They find it easy to read and appreciate the smooth flow. The characters are relatable and compliment each other well.

"...It was fast paced, and sweet focusing mostly on Audrey and Drew with little glimpses of their son...." Read more

"...It’s a cute book. Nice, quick, fluffy read with some spice." Read more

"...Let’s focus on the happy stuff. So well written, but the beginning was a little slow. Not bad, just slower to get started...." Read more

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Second Chance Romance… Say Less
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Second Chance Romance… Say Less
Center Ice by Julia Connors is an amazing hockey romance book. It has tropes like second chance romance and semi reverse grumpy/sunshine. Additionally, the FMC is a single mom and the MMC is a famous hockey player (who is obviously the baby daddy… which we love 🤭).I loved this book for several reasons, not only do we see Drew grovel to Audrey, but in a way he also “grovels” to build a relationship with his child. We see our MMC start to second guess everything he thought he stood for prior to coming back into Audrey’s life, and having Graham (their child) in the picture now too, we see some serious character growth from Drew (and it’s swoon worthy 😮‍💨).Overall, Julia Connor’s is able to capture an amazing second-chance hockey romance. This trope is unique for hockey romances (at least that I have read) and it was done really well. This book definitely deserves 5/5 stars and I would recommend this to anyone who is looking for a second chance with a happy ending 🏒💙 (Review Written by Audrey… Susan is my mom lol)
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  • Gabrielle (BookishandBallgowns)
    5.0 out of 5 stars Surprise! It’s a kindergartener
    Reviewed in the United States on February 4, 2024
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    Drew and Audrey met in college when he needed a calculus tutor. The two grew close over the semester and fell into bed for one glorious night once he aced his final. After he got drafted by the NHL they parted ways without a word until fate brings him back to Boston. He gets traded to their very own home team and it turns out she’s still living in the area and a mutual friend of the team. When he shows up at his agents party and locks eyes with the beautiful girl from college, the last thing he’s expecting is for her to RUN.

    Audrey needs to escape fast, but it’s too late. The moment Drew locks eyes with the beautiful boy that calls her mommy, she knows the jig is up. Luckily his confusion gives her just enough time to grab her son and leave. Drew didn’t want them all those years ago, and she sure as heck isn’t going to give him another chance to leave them behind.

    This story was so fun and unfolded so differently from what I was expecting. Despite his flaws, Drew is a self aware king. I respected that he was able to admit how much he messed up all those years ago, and the way he was willing to prove how much he’s changed.

    If you enjoy a story about a single super mama this one is for you. She’s headstrong and independent, and also doing an incredible job in her career. I loved that having a child didn’t stop her from pursuing her own dreams. Too often we get stories about struggling single moms, where the fancy billionaire sports star swoops in to rescue them. However in this one, Audrey doesn’t need him and that made it all the more compelling. Drew has to put in work to fit into their lives and I was eating up all the nice little gestures.

    This was my first read from this author and it was super easy to dive right into. Although I could tell this was set up as spin off series, I was easily able to jump into the story with no confusion. It was fast paced, and sweet focusing mostly on Audrey and Drew with little glimpses of their son. I loved all these characters immediately, and cannot wait to go back to discover the stories I missed.

    I’m very excited that Audrey’s sister’s book is up next. There was plenty of tension hinted through the book, and I’m so ready to see where her journey leads
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  • Annie
    4.0 out of 5 stars Swoon worthy
    Reviewed in the United States on January 5, 2025
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    Such a heartfelt read. Drew, the NHL bad boy trying to turn his life around, comes back to Boston and unexpectedly crosses paths with Audrey, his college tutor—and her five-year-old son, Graham. It doesn’t take Drew long to realize Graham is his, making him a dad. Watching him step up while falling for Audrey was swoony.

    If you know anything about me, I love the "he takes care of her" mini trope...and it is done MANY times in this book.

    The story flowed so well, and felt genuinely sweet and real. The connection between Drew and Audrey gave me heart flutters, but it’s the way he bonds with Graham that truly melted me.

    If you are looking for a story about second chances, family, and figuring out what really matters that just so happens to include hockey...look no further.
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  • Noemi
    3.0 out of 5 stars I actually give it about a 2.8 rating
    Reviewed in the United States on February 16, 2025
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    My rating always starts at 5 stars, but depending on the pacing and plot they’ll end up being deducted. The fact that I hardly felt the plot, or an actual family connection brought those stars down. I also don’t really feel like there was enough of a connection between Audrey and Drew but the biggest offense to me was that Graham didn’t even feel like part of the story. It felt like most of the focus was between the couple, which did not sit right with me. Overall the drama was low level enough and I flew through the story. But this book doesn’t have me in much of a hurry to read the next one in the series.
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  • JennaReads
    5.0 out of 5 stars Pure Cuteness!!
    Reviewed in the United States on December 30, 2024
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    Drew is a pro NHL player and Audrey is his math tutor from college. They have spent 6 years apart from each other after he was recruited to the league. But surprise surprise. Audrey had a secret she needed to tell him and wasn’t able to do so. So when they come across each other and he meets her son, Graham, his whole world tilts on its axis but in the best way possible. This book is so well written, super sweet and has some moments of anguish and sadness as well. But it has a beautiful HEA
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  • Heather Kahookele
    4.0 out of 5 stars super cute
    Reviewed in the United States on February 26, 2025
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    Not too much drama or heavy issues in this book. It’s pretty light and fluffy. Drew shows up and is just all around amazing from the get go. Audrey has some fears to work through and drew just shows up over and over again. It’s a cute book. Nice, quick, fluffy read with some spice.
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  • Mandee Beth
    5.0 out of 5 stars Ah-mazing!
    Reviewed in the United States on October 13, 2024
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    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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  • lorenzo
    4.0 out of 5 stars sooooo cute!!
    Reviewed in the United States on January 28, 2025
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    Loved Drew and Audrey! Even though Drew wasn’t the walking red flag I love in a MMC, I loved him all the same! This read suddenly made me love the healthy relationship trope. Overall really enjoyed, but not sure I would read again.
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  • Samantha Peter
    5.0 out of 5 stars LOVE!!!
    Reviewed in the United States on March 9, 2025
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    Loved this story! Couldn’t hardly put it down. Cant wait to continue is the rebels series! I hope to see the characters make appearances in the other books!
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  • Taylor M
    4.0 out of 5 stars Hockey, Second Chances, and a Secret Son? This One's a Total Page-Turner!
    Reviewed in Canada on October 30, 2024
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    Center Ice by Julia Connors is everything you want in a sports romance! We’ve got Drew, a hotshot hockey player with a bad boy past, and Audrey, his no-nonsense former college tutor. Oh, and did I mention the secret son? Yep, Drew’s life is about to take a major turn when he finds out he’s a dad!

    The chemistry between Drew and Audrey is electric. Their banter, the unresolved tension, and watching them navigate their way through their complicated history made it impossible to put this book down. I loved how Drew went from carefree athlete to a man trying to prove himself to Audrey and their son, Graham. It’s a redemption arc done right!

    Audrey is a fantastic leading lady—smart, strong, and not about to let Drew off the hook too easily. Their journey back to each other is full of emotional highs and lows, but it’s also sweet and heartfelt in all the right ways. And Graham? He’s the cutest little addition, making every scene with him extra heartwarming.

    If you’re into sports romances with a great mix of heat, heart, and second-chance vibes, Center Ice delivers. It’s the kind of story that’ll have you cheering for the characters from start to finish. Definitely a must-read!
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  • Karina Albarran
    3.0 out of 5 stars Julia Connors is becoming a go-to author
    Reviewed in Spain on February 26, 2025
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    If you are looking for a recommendation to confirm that you SHOULD read this book and you have not read Julia Connors Frozen Heart series (or at least the last book, On the Line, stop right now and go read that first.

    Center Ice may be the official first book of the Boston Rebels series but On the Line is both the end of the Frozen Heart series as well as the prequel to this one. Please, just trust me. There are so many details in Center Ice that you won't fully understand if you don't get the backstory first. Julia quickly summarized some important details in this book that were given with more detail before so I could follow along, but it makes more sense when you have the full picture.

    OK, so have you read On the Line? Were you so fascinated with Jameson Flynn and his family and friends that you want to know more? Well. here you have it in the Boston Rebels series. Unfortunately, it didn't start off quite as high as my expectations had set. Don't get me wrong. There are a lot of things that I like about the story of Audrey and Drew, but there are also so many questions that I have that did not get answered.

    Assuming you followed my advice and read On the Line, you know that Audrey is a single 26/27-year-old mother with a 5-year-old son. She was basically raised as a late teen by her older half-brother, Jameson Flynn, who was a hockey player for the Boston Rebels but then retired early to raise his younger sisters and became a sports agent. Audrey and her sister, Jules, took over their father's failing construction company and reopened it with the financial help of Jameson, promoting women in the construction industry. Audrey had a child in her last year of college, and along with raising his teenage sisters to young adulthood, Jameson is now helping raise his nephew because his sister refuses to divulge the identity of the boy's father. So here we have the story of Audrey, her son and, *gasp* the child's father is now back in Boston. However, he didn't return to take his son. Why? Well, basically because he didn't know he had a son. And here is my first problem. So apparently, Drew and Audrey knew each other in college when she would tutor Drew in calculus. They had a one-night hook-up and then Drew was drafted to a hockey team in Canada and left. Audrey shortly learned she was pregnant and tried to get a hold of Drew but he ignored her calls. Umm... this screams douchebag to me. Why? Well, according to the story (view spoiler)
    Next, are you seriously telling me that Jameson is Drew's agent and didn't see any similarity between Drew and Graham? Okay, he could have his doubts if he didn't know that his sister and Drew knew each other, but he obviously knows what university they both went to and the years that they were there. It's not so far-fetched to think that maybe they had bumped into each other at some point. I mean, if Drew's mother just looked at Graham and knew instantly because of the resemblance...hell, if GRAHAM KNEW because he saw a picture of Drew at 5 years old and thought it was a picture of himself, how could Jameson not at least suspect something?
    Then, Drew and Audrey. I liked the spice between the two but it felt like it moved fast. I mean, we went from them seeing each other at a BBQ, while Audrey was with Graham, Drew instantly realized that this was his son. Then he is telling Audrey that he wants to be in Graham's life, as well as Audrey's marry her and spend forever with her all this over the span of a few days to a few weeks. This after ignoring her calls 6 years before, not thinking about her in 6 years. What?!?! How did his feelings just appear so quickly? When did he get to know the adult version of Audrey? I mean, Audrey is pretty cool. Badass businesswoman, smart, loving, and is there for her family and friends. But Drew hasn't witnessed any of this and he is already ready to spend forever with her?

    And then we have Graham. He is 5 but it feels like he is 50 sometimes. I think he is an old soul who is wise beyond his years and is ZEN. The kid was drawn to Drew from the moment they met, then realized that Drew is his father and just accepts it without question or trauma and is happy go lucky. I call BS. I have 2 children and they have questions about EVERYTHING. There is no way that Graham didn't have any questions and just accepted this but of information like it was only natural that his father is Drew.

    Good story but not great. There were some in the Frozen Hearts series that I liked more. With that said, I'm glad we still have Jameson and Lauren as our anchor between the two series and that Morgan also continues with us here. I want to learn her backstory better and see her fall in love. I know the next book needs to be on Jules Flynn, Jameson's other sister, but I'm hoping Morgan is next.
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  • BellaReads
    5.0 out of 5 stars 5 Stars! Beautifully written!
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on August 21, 2024
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    Center Ice is the first book in the Boston Rebels series. This is a second chance, surprise baby, hockey romance starring our MCs, Audrey and Drew. They originally met at university (college) when Drew needed a math tutor. Although they both had an attraction to each other, they never were sure about the other’s attraction for them so they kept their feelings locked away until one night when they had a quick fling that changed their lives forever. Following that, Drew got drafted to the NHL and Audrey found out she was pregnant. Six years have since past, and Drew has now been traded back to his hometown. He bumps into Audrey and finds out he is father to 5-year-old Graham. He now has to grapple with this new reality and make room for Audrey and his son, as well as some other things that need his attention like his family and mother’s health issues.

    My overall thoughts of this book = Chef’s kiss! 🤌💋 I truly loved it! I’m not normally into the secret/surprise baby trope but this trope was executed so well in this book. I loved the explanation of why Drew did not find out about his son all those years. As for Audrey and Drew’s connection, it was just top-tier! They were just so sweet. They had such great chemistry and you could see how much they both liked each other in the past and how neither forgot about that past relationship with each other. But we still got to see them develop their relationship in the present as they have obviously grown since their college years.

    Their story was beautifully written. I loved how strong, caring, and independent Audrey was. And, we cannot forget how sweet and supportive Drew was throughout. I also really liked seeing how well the characters grew from page one, all the way through to the end. Specifically, Audrey carried so much weight as a single parent at the beginning; I really enjoyed seeing her let Drew in and allow his support and comfort. Drew was such a delight as well; seeing him adjust to parenthood and have that relationship with Graham, as well as adjust to his career in a new team, also, with him helping out his mom, whilst allowing that space for her own independence. His character was just such a joy to read (listen) about. This was my first Julia Connors book, and it certainly won't be my last!

    Narrated by Andi Arndt and Teddy Hamilton. Teddy was amazing at capturing the supportive, caring, and sporty moments that Drew provided. Meanwhile, Andi’s performance as Audrey was perfect. I could feel Audrey’s strength, her independence, and her sass in Andi’s performance. They were both fantastic and brought these characters, and this story to life.

    Thanks to the author, Julia Connors, and the team at HomeCooked Books for providing me with an advanced audio review copy of this book. All opinions provided in this review are entirely my own.
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  • Maguie75
    5.0 out of 5 stars Secret kid and second chance
    Reviewed in France on January 21, 2024
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    This book is really good. Audrey, Jamison's sister and single mom is surprised when the father of her son is traded to the local team. They soon reconnect and their story is really nice. Drew is perfect for her. I m looking forward to read the next one.
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  • Andrea
    5.0 out of 5 stars loved them so much.
    Reviewed in Canada on January 20, 2024
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    Oh I absolutely loved this story.

    Audrey and Drew knew each other back in university. They had one night together and then Drew left to pursue his professional career and he left everything behind.

    Once he left, Audrey finds out that she is pregnant, she tried to do the right thing by trying to get a hold of Drew but those attempts were ignored.

    Almost 6 years later and he was traded back to Boston which was his goal. Drew’s mom is sick and he wants to be closer to home so he can spend time with her and take some of the responsibility off his sisters.

    “ I don’t want her to have to do this all by herself anymore. “

    A twist of fate had them meeting again at her brothers house (who happens to be Drew’s agent) and Drew quickly puts the pieces together.

    “ I don’t see how there’s any other possibility than her being mine. “

    I love how Drew doesn’t even hesitate to step up and want to be involved in their life. This man falls and he falls hard. One minute he is telling Audrey that he couldn’t give her more than sex and the next second he is calling her his future life.

    “ I want your days, and your nights. I want the good times and the messy, difficult bits too. “

    Audrey is a heck of a character. I love how she gives Drew some quick reality checks and lets him know exactly what she needs while they are figuring out their new reality.

    “Quiet, princess, or you’ll wake our kid.”

    I have to mention that the spice in this book… damnn. Drew may be filled with golden retriever vibes but he definitely knows how to take control when it counts. Their intimate moments were so hot and tender while they reconnect.

    I enjoyed this book so much and I’m so excited to continue with this series.
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