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Cross Checked
I have it all, and that’s not being conceited. I really do have it all. World renowned singer, the best support people to ever exist. Including my childhood best friend. The same best friend who is the hottest goalie in the NHL. The same man who just told me he has stronger feelings than just friendship toward me. The same man I’ve never expected to have in my bed…and yet, that’s exactly where he is.**Cross Checked is a novella set in the Hat Trick universe, but can be read as a standalone.**
152 pages, Kindle Edition
Published March 1, 2024
About the author
Madi Danielle
10 books131 followersMadi is 20 something trying to figure out what “adulting” is. Madi has been writing stories since she was a teenager she continues to express all her emotions in her writing. She’s also an avid reader. Madi lives in the PNW where she attended college after moving from the unforgiving heat of Arizona. Madi spends her free time with her husband, daughter and family of pets (3 dogs and 2 cats).
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February 23, 2024
3.5/5⭐️
3/5🌶️
Fast-paced, fun, spicy little novella! Perfect if you’re looking for a palette cleanser or just something short & sweet!
Tropes:
- Sports Romance
- Hockey Player x Pop star
- Friends to Lovers
3/5🌶️
Fast-paced, fun, spicy little novella! Perfect if you’re looking for a palette cleanser or just something short & sweet!
Tropes:
- Sports Romance
- Hockey Player x Pop star
- Friends to Lovers
February 26, 2024
i’m now a big believer in that all authors should start out their books by saying they wrote them purely for vibes & not the plot. sometimes you want to read a low stakes book that’s fun & a quick read; madi gave us that with this <3
spencer & jared were cute bffs to lovers with a cute little story that i enjoyed every second of!!
thank you madi for the arc!!
spencer & jared were cute bffs to lovers with a cute little story that i enjoyed every second of!!
thank you madi for the arc!!
March 2, 2024
4.5 stars for the goalie & his superstar
Super quick, fun, easy novella
The spice was spicing
Friends to lovers
This couple was super cute! The banter was great!
Love that as a novella we still saw some hockey on page, and we even got a hockey fight!
Would love to read more about this couple in future books!
Super quick, fun, easy novella
The spice was spicing
Friends to lovers
This couple was super cute! The banter was great!
Love that as a novella we still saw some hockey on page, and we even got a hockey fight!
Would love to read more about this couple in future books!
March 19, 2024
Those h0rny idiots…! ;p
March 4, 2024
So freaking cute!! Spencer is a pop star who is on tour when she blindsided by breakup with her boyfriend after two years. The only person giving her peace is her long term friend Jared Colver. Jared wants to help her get her mind off the breakup but the truth comes out when he utters the words “since forever”. Everything changes for Spencer but she knows that he has always felt like home and that she also has those feelings. This novella was perfect! I could have done a whole book of these two!
Tropes:
•Hockey Romance
•Novella
•Friends to Lovers
•Pop Star
•Goalie
•Dual POV
Quote: “I think it was going to be us no matter what. At some point in our lives, it was always going to be us. Just like this.”
Rating: 4⭐️
Spice: 🌶️🌶️🌶️
Tropes:
•Hockey Romance
•Novella
•Friends to Lovers
•Pop Star
•Goalie
•Dual POV
Quote: “I think it was going to be us no matter what. At some point in our lives, it was always going to be us. Just like this.”
Rating: 4⭐️
Spice: 🌶️🌶️🌶️
February 22, 2024
I was lucky to get an ARC of this and honestly the only complaint I have is that it was just so short. I felt the spice was good but if the book had been longer the relationship could’ve been meatier and held more depth. Madi is a great writer and the preview of her next book at the end seemed very promising!
February 21, 2024
Ahhhhhhhhhhh no words 😩 I love Jared and Spencer and this book was just straight 🔥🔥
February 22, 2024
Spencer + Jared
-hockey romance
-pop star
-friends to lovers
this was quick & easy read! a great palate cleanser & these two were absolutely filthy!! 😈😈
-hockey romance
-pop star
-friends to lovers
this was quick & easy read! a great palate cleanser & these two were absolutely filthy!! 😈😈
April 8, 2024
Quick and spicy novella following the hat trick 🙌🏻
March 3, 2024
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
childhood friends
FMC rockstar
MMC hockey player
This spicy little novella will surly having you fall in love with Spencer & Jared.
When your childhood best friend tells you he likes likes you. You jump on it! 🥵
Jared’s love for Spencer was so obvious and the dirty mouth these men Madi writes will surly have you back for her next book!
My only complaint? It was a novella.
childhood friends
FMC rockstar
MMC hockey player
This spicy little novella will surly having you fall in love with Spencer & Jared.
When your childhood best friend tells you he likes likes you. You jump on it! 🥵
Jared’s love for Spencer was so obvious and the dirty mouth these men Madi writes will surly have you back for her next book!
My only complaint? It was a novella.
March 2, 2024
**ARC Review**
I love a friends to lovers romance, and this one was top tier!
Spencer and Jared have been friends for their entire life, and each held secret feelings for the other but didn't want to ruin the friendship. Spencer gets out of a toxic relationship (the audacity of that man is unreal!), & timing finally lines up for her & Jared. He doesn't want to be a rebound, so he makes them wait buuuut that doesn't last as long as you'd think because Spencer gets what she wants when she puts her mind to it!
This friends to lovers, rockstar & hockey player romance is super cute and SUPER SPICY! I mean, Jared, SIR. Love the growth of their feelings while they take their relationship out of the friend zone, and I wish it was much longer! I'd love to see more of them in the future!
I love a friends to lovers romance, and this one was top tier!
Spencer and Jared have been friends for their entire life, and each held secret feelings for the other but didn't want to ruin the friendship. Spencer gets out of a toxic relationship (the audacity of that man is unreal!), & timing finally lines up for her & Jared. He doesn't want to be a rebound, so he makes them wait buuuut that doesn't last as long as you'd think because Spencer gets what she wants when she puts her mind to it!
This friends to lovers, rockstar & hockey player romance is super cute and SUPER SPICY! I mean, Jared, SIR. Love the growth of their feelings while they take their relationship out of the friend zone, and I wish it was much longer! I'd love to see more of them in the future!
March 3, 2024
Ah, this was such a fun and spicy novella. It’s very fast-paced, and there isn’t much plot, but I knew that going in.
Spencer and Jared were best friends, and when they gave in to their feelings…well, it was just hot.
Tropes:
Best friends to lovers
Hockey Player x Pop Star
Spencer and Jared were best friends, and when they gave in to their feelings…well, it was just hot.
Tropes:
Best friends to lovers
Hockey Player x Pop Star
February 25, 2024
Short sweet novela that’s best friends to lovers with an MMC that is super protective, super sweet, but his mouth in the bedroom so damn hot!
February 18, 2024
book was very fast paced, could easily read it all in one sitting. spicy 🌶️ short and sweet 😍
February 17, 2024
Boy oh boy am I glad that Spence and Jared decided their story needed to be told. Best friends to lovers, hockey player x pop star.
I read this novella in a day people! I ate this novella up, it was fast paced, cute, fun and spicy. Spence and Jared gave each other never ending support as they navigated taking that next step in their relationship.
We also got glimpses of Chandler and her men and whats to come for Brynn and Audrey 🖤
I read this novella in a day people! I ate this novella up, it was fast paced, cute, fun and spicy. Spence and Jared gave each other never ending support as they navigated taking that next step in their relationship.
We also got glimpses of Chandler and her men and whats to come for Brynn and Audrey 🖤
February 14, 2024
Loved this book!!! Cute, fun and spicy! Fast paced and to the point of the story, I couldn’t put it down.
March 1, 2024
⭐️⭐️⭐️💫3.5 stars
"Once I have a taste of her, I know it won’t be enough. I’ll need all of her."
✨️ Hockey Player / Pop Star
✨️ Best Friends to Lovers
✨️ Cinnamon Roll MMC
✨️ Toxic Ex-Boyfriend
✨️ Long Distance
✨️ HEA
Jared and Spencer were the most adorable sweet and spicy couple! Childhood best friends who both harbored secret crushes on each other, the tension between them simmering until it absolutely exploded when they gave in. They were so in love and yet still the best of friends, so completely lost in each other and I absolutely adored their relationship.
Jared was so sweet and sensitive, always respectful to Spencer as he kissed her with so much emotion to say everything that was unspoken. But when they were together in the bedroom, it was so hot and steamy, the way he became growly and dominant, the dirty talk so filthy and I couldn't get enough. I loved Jared's protectiveness and possessiveness, how he would do absolutely anything and everything for Spencer. And I loved how confident and unapologetic Spencer was as she took what she wanted and enjoyed every second of it. Jared and Spencer set the pages on fire and it was so much fun to get wrapped up in their whirlwind romance. I'm looking forward to reading more of this series and I especially can't wait for Brynn's story.
* Special thanks to author Madi Danielle and Wordsmith Publicity for sending me this ARC to read and review. All thoughts and opinions expressed are my own. Available March 1, 2024. *
"Once I have a taste of her, I know it won’t be enough. I’ll need all of her."
✨️ Hockey Player / Pop Star
✨️ Best Friends to Lovers
✨️ Cinnamon Roll MMC
✨️ Toxic Ex-Boyfriend
✨️ Long Distance
✨️ HEA
Jared and Spencer were the most adorable sweet and spicy couple! Childhood best friends who both harbored secret crushes on each other, the tension between them simmering until it absolutely exploded when they gave in. They were so in love and yet still the best of friends, so completely lost in each other and I absolutely adored their relationship.
Jared was so sweet and sensitive, always respectful to Spencer as he kissed her with so much emotion to say everything that was unspoken. But when they were together in the bedroom, it was so hot and steamy, the way he became growly and dominant, the dirty talk so filthy and I couldn't get enough. I loved Jared's protectiveness and possessiveness, how he would do absolutely anything and everything for Spencer. And I loved how confident and unapologetic Spencer was as she took what she wanted and enjoyed every second of it. Jared and Spencer set the pages on fire and it was so much fun to get wrapped up in their whirlwind romance. I'm looking forward to reading more of this series and I especially can't wait for Brynn's story.
* Special thanks to author Madi Danielle and Wordsmith Publicity for sending me this ARC to read and review. All thoughts and opinions expressed are my own. Available March 1, 2024. *
March 20, 2024
**ARC REVIEW**
Cross Checked is a novella by Madi Danielle and it was my first Madi Danielle book!
My rating: ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
Spicy rating: 🔥🔥🔥
If you love these tropes, you are going to love this book!
🏒Hockey Romance
🎤Pop/Rockstar Romance
🏒Novella
🎤Friends to Lovers
🏒Possessive MMC
🎤Lots of SPICE!!!!
My Thoughts
This was my first Madi Danielle book and OMG!!! This novella was AMAZING!!!
I knew from the beginning that there was something special between Spencer and Jared!!
Their friendship was BEAUTIFUL!!!
Jared Colver is a goalie for the Denver dragons ice hockey team and Spencer Sparks is his extremely talented popstar best friend.
When they finally took the step out of the friend zone just OMG!!! IT WAS HOT!!!!!!!
I loved that Jared always looked out for her and wanted to protect her from certain people who we wont name!!
Overall, despite it being short and sweet, it kept me wanting more!
I cannot wait to see what's coming next from Madi!
Thank you to Madi and Wordsmith Publicity for kindly sending me this arc to read and review. This review is my own honest opinion on the book :)
Cross Checked is a novella by Madi Danielle and it was my first Madi Danielle book!
My rating: ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
Spicy rating: 🔥🔥🔥
If you love these tropes, you are going to love this book!
🏒Hockey Romance
🎤Pop/Rockstar Romance
🏒Novella
🎤Friends to Lovers
🏒Possessive MMC
🎤Lots of SPICE!!!!
My Thoughts
This was my first Madi Danielle book and OMG!!! This novella was AMAZING!!!
I knew from the beginning that there was something special between Spencer and Jared!!
Their friendship was BEAUTIFUL!!!
Jared Colver is a goalie for the Denver dragons ice hockey team and Spencer Sparks is his extremely talented popstar best friend.
When they finally took the step out of the friend zone just OMG!!! IT WAS HOT!!!!!!!
I loved that Jared always looked out for her and wanted to protect her from certain people who we wont name!!
Overall, despite it being short and sweet, it kept me wanting more!
I cannot wait to see what's coming next from Madi!
Thank you to Madi and Wordsmith Publicity for kindly sending me this arc to read and review. This review is my own honest opinion on the book :)
March 4, 2024
This is a cute, spicy, little novella that was a perfect palate cleanser between genres. I loved that fact that the author made it clear from the beginning that this was written purely for the vibes and not the plot. I felt like, knowing that, I was able to enjoy the novella for what it was rather than try and analyze for review.
The mcs were sweet and definitely hit the friends to lovers vibe. Would I loved more depth? Sure, but this book wasn't about the depth. It was a quick burn, whirlwind, can't fight this feeling anymore book, which was a great change of pace.
The spice was good and plentiful with lots of dirty talk and slight power dynamics. This is a great feel good, quick read. It's perfect for those who don't want to pick up a huge book or start a series (though you may enjoy it enough to read the rest in the Hat Trick series). Just know when you start this, it's all about the vibes. Enjoy the ride for what it is!
Overall 4 Stars
Spice 3 Stars
The mcs were sweet and definitely hit the friends to lovers vibe. Would I loved more depth? Sure, but this book wasn't about the depth. It was a quick burn, whirlwind, can't fight this feeling anymore book, which was a great change of pace.
The spice was good and plentiful with lots of dirty talk and slight power dynamics. This is a great feel good, quick read. It's perfect for those who don't want to pick up a huge book or start a series (though you may enjoy it enough to read the rest in the Hat Trick series). Just know when you start this, it's all about the vibes. Enjoy the ride for what it is!
Overall 4 Stars
Spice 3 Stars
March 4, 2024
Madi Danielle's "Cross Checked" is a sizzling HOT novella that takes place in the Hat Trick universe. As someone who doesn't typically gravitate towards novellas due to the lack of character development, I was pleasantly surprised by how well-developed and compelling the characters were in this book. Spencer Sparks, a famous singer, has just ended a relationship with a hockey player. Her best friend, Jared Colver, a successful NHL goalie, has been harboring feelings for her since high school, unbeknownst to Spencer who has been secretly crushing on him too. When they finally confess their mutual feelings, the chemistry between them is electric, and Jared's dirty talk is sure to leave readers with goosebumps. Overall, "Cross Checked" is a must-read for anyone looking for a steamy and romantic hockey read. I can't wait to dive into the first book in this universe, "The Hat Trick"!
March 18, 2024
𝐖𝐡𝐚𝐭 𝐭𝐨 𝐄𝐱𝐩𝐞𝐜𝐭:
🏒Hockey Novella
🫦Childhood Friends to Lovers
🎤Famous Popstar FMC
🥹It Was Always You
❤️🔥Fast Burn
Cross Checked is a hockey novella about two best friends who have always had feeling for one another, but never made a move until now. Jared doesn’t let this opportunity pass him and decides to tell Spencer how he feels. And when she tells him she feels the same, well all bets are off!
Ok, I was not ready for all the spice in this book! This is around 150 pages and I thought to myself that there would be a small amount of spice, but Not. A. Chance. Madi brought the heat with this one! 😮💨
This CAN be read as a standalone. No OWD or OMD. No cheating + of course, a HEA. 🫶🏻
Spice:
4 🌶️
🏒Hockey Novella
🫦Childhood Friends to Lovers
🎤Famous Popstar FMC
🥹It Was Always You
❤️🔥Fast Burn
Cross Checked is a hockey novella about two best friends who have always had feeling for one another, but never made a move until now. Jared doesn’t let this opportunity pass him and decides to tell Spencer how he feels. And when she tells him she feels the same, well all bets are off!
Ok, I was not ready for all the spice in this book! This is around 150 pages and I thought to myself that there would be a small amount of spice, but Not. A. Chance. Madi brought the heat with this one! 😮💨
This CAN be read as a standalone. No OWD or OMD. No cheating + of course, a HEA. 🫶🏻
Spice:
4 🌶️
March 29, 2024
☆ 𝘉𝘰𝘰𝘬 𝘙𝘦𝘷𝘪𝘦𝘸 ☆
𝗖𝗿𝗼𝘀𝘀 𝗖𝗵𝗲𝗰𝗸𝗲𝗱 𝗯𝘆 @madidaniellewrites
4⭐️
3🌶️
𝗦𝘆𝗻𝗼𝗽𝘀𝗶𝘀:
This book follows Spencer Sparks & Jared Colver. These two have been best friends since they were kids, now Spencer is a famous pop star and Jared is goalie for the NHL. Throughout the years their friendship has never wavered and has never crossed the line into something more. Until now, and since Spencer has finally broke up with her boyfriend these two have a chance to be together…but will they take that leap without ruining the years of their friendship.
*this book takes place in 𝘛𝘩𝘦 𝘏𝘢𝘵 𝘛𝘳𝘪𝘤𝘬 universe but CAN be read as a standalone*
𝗠𝘆 𝗧𝗵𝗼𝘂𝗴𝗵𝘁𝘀:
I lovedddd 𝘛𝘩𝘦 𝘏𝘢𝘵 𝘛𝘳𝘪𝘤𝘬 and this book DID NOT DISAPPOINT!!! This was a quick and spicy read. Wowww, the connection Spencer and Jared had was melt worthy. Not only was he a great friend to Spencer but he proved to be a really reallyyyy good lover for her. Wooo the spice hit in this one.
𝗧𝗿𝗼𝗽𝗲𝘀:
🎤 best friends to lovers
🏒 hockey romance
🎤 mutual pining
🏒 pop star fmc
🎤 “it’s always been you”
🏒 possessive mmc
@tropesandblurbs
𝗖𝗿𝗼𝘀𝘀 𝗖𝗵𝗲𝗰𝗸𝗲𝗱 𝗯𝘆 @madidaniellewrites
4⭐️
3🌶️
𝗦𝘆𝗻𝗼𝗽𝘀𝗶𝘀:
This book follows Spencer Sparks & Jared Colver. These two have been best friends since they were kids, now Spencer is a famous pop star and Jared is goalie for the NHL. Throughout the years their friendship has never wavered and has never crossed the line into something more. Until now, and since Spencer has finally broke up with her boyfriend these two have a chance to be together…but will they take that leap without ruining the years of their friendship.
*this book takes place in 𝘛𝘩𝘦 𝘏𝘢𝘵 𝘛𝘳𝘪𝘤𝘬 universe but CAN be read as a standalone*
𝗠𝘆 𝗧𝗵𝗼𝘂𝗴𝗵𝘁𝘀:
I lovedddd 𝘛𝘩𝘦 𝘏𝘢𝘵 𝘛𝘳𝘪𝘤𝘬 and this book DID NOT DISAPPOINT!!! This was a quick and spicy read. Wowww, the connection Spencer and Jared had was melt worthy. Not only was he a great friend to Spencer but he proved to be a really reallyyyy good lover for her. Wooo the spice hit in this one.
𝗧𝗿𝗼𝗽𝗲𝘀:
🎤 best friends to lovers
🏒 hockey romance
🎤 mutual pining
🏒 pop star fmc
🎤 “it’s always been you”
🏒 possessive mmc
@tropesandblurbs
March 31, 2024
When Madi announced she had a surprise novella coming, I was thrilled! And she couldn’t have followed through more. This was fun, light hearted, and possessive. It had everything I loved about her first book and so much more.
There were many times is was unexpected and just made me oh, so happy.
Read if you like:
✨Friends to Lovers
✨Hockey Romance
✨Ex’s Payback
✨Sweet & Possessive MMC
✨Endgame Love
There were many times is was unexpected and just made me oh, so happy.
Read if you like:
✨Friends to Lovers
✨Hockey Romance
✨Ex’s Payback
✨Sweet & Possessive MMC
✨Endgame Love
April 10, 2024
Its a short novella but somehow it felt like its the perfect length, the pacing for both character is also good, definitely fast paced but not that rush.
I just hope we got more of their backstory, from their long time friendship, the longing in between. But I wouldn't complain much because this already good for me, also its really building the will to read the next 2 books. Can't wait for them!
I just hope we got more of their backstory, from their long time friendship, the longing in between. But I wouldn't complain much because this already good for me, also its really building the will to read the next 2 books. Can't wait for them!
April 4, 2024
“I’m already yours, I’ve just been waiting for you to catch up.”
5⭐️ Cross Checked is a novella in The Hat Trick series and it’s definitely perfect for getting that hockey romance itch. Short, sweet and spicy. Friends to lovers with lots of spice. I really enjoyed this addition to The Hat Trick and I cannot wait to see more appearances from Spencer and Jared.
5⭐️ Cross Checked is a novella in The Hat Trick series and it’s definitely perfect for getting that hockey romance itch. Short, sweet and spicy. Friends to lovers with lots of spice. I really enjoyed this addition to The Hat Trick and I cannot wait to see more appearances from Spencer and Jared.
March 18, 2024
Spencer and Jared
This is a quick fun novella. It's long time friends to lovers. Jared has a dirty mouth on him 😍 🔥
This is a quick fun novella. It's long time friends to lovers. Jared has a dirty mouth on him 😍 🔥
April 12, 2024
A novella
Nice
Nice
May 5, 2024
Spicy to the extreme 🌶️🌶️🌶️🌶️
February 28, 2024
(I received an ARC for this book)
It was SO easy to swoon over these two! Even just the bond they had as friends! Spencer and Jared have been best friends their whole lives. Ride or die. Best friends forever. Their lives keep them apart, but it’s never diminished their bond. If anything, their time apart is what made it stronger. Jared could not have been more supportive. He’s Spencer’s loudest cheerleader. For a long time, they’ve both been intrigued with the idea of “more”. But more than that, they’re both so afraid to lose the other. Once everything is out on the table, I only fell for them more! I loved the safety between them. No matter their fears, they laid it all out there! Jared Colver is the ideal “best friends to lovers” MMC! And then toss in a good ol’ goalie brawl over the women he loves and respects?! I told you, the swoony came easy!
My Favorite Quotes:
• “You know I’d do anything for you.”
• “I refuse to let you slip through my fingers again.”
• “When I take your c!ck then you’re mine.”
• “F!ck, this is what I’ve been missing?”
• “I don’t think I’ve ever been as turned on as I was watching you.” “Show me.”
• “Shut the fuck up and take what I give you.”
• “Say it. Tell me how much you want it. Beg me for it.”
• “We taste amazing together and I’m going to make you come on my tongue before you come on my c!ck again.”
• “I want you as distracted and obsessed with me as I am with you."
• “I’ll always f!ck you like you’re mine.”
• “Such a good f!cking girl for me. Take it, it’s all yours.”
• “You like your throat f!cked, dirty girl?”
• “F!ck me like I’m yours.”
8/10 Dirty Birdy
7/10 Friends to Lovers
9/10 Sports Romance
6/10 Series
This is my review for Hat Trick
It was SO easy to swoon over these two! Even just the bond they had as friends! Spencer and Jared have been best friends their whole lives. Ride or die. Best friends forever. Their lives keep them apart, but it’s never diminished their bond. If anything, their time apart is what made it stronger. Jared could not have been more supportive. He’s Spencer’s loudest cheerleader. For a long time, they’ve both been intrigued with the idea of “more”. But more than that, they’re both so afraid to lose the other. Once everything is out on the table, I only fell for them more! I loved the safety between them. No matter their fears, they laid it all out there! Jared Colver is the ideal “best friends to lovers” MMC! And then toss in a good ol’ goalie brawl over the women he loves and respects?! I told you, the swoony came easy!
My Favorite Quotes:
• “You know I’d do anything for you.”
• “I refuse to let you slip through my fingers again.”
• “When I take your c!ck then you’re mine.”
• “F!ck, this is what I’ve been missing?”
• “I don’t think I’ve ever been as turned on as I was watching you.” “Show me.”
• “Shut the fuck up and take what I give you.”
• “Say it. Tell me how much you want it. Beg me for it.”
• “We taste amazing together and I’m going to make you come on my tongue before you come on my c!ck again.”
• “I want you as distracted and obsessed with me as I am with you."
• “I’ll always f!ck you like you’re mine.”
• “Such a good f!cking girl for me. Take it, it’s all yours.”
• “You like your throat f!cked, dirty girl?”
• “F!ck me like I’m yours.”
8/10 Dirty Birdy
7/10 Friends to Lovers
9/10 Sports Romance
6/10 Series
This is my review for Hat Trick
March 9, 2024
⭐️⭐️⭐️ ; 🌶️🌶️🌶️
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