Guest Review: Time Out – Jill Shalvis

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NHL coach Mark Diego’s plan to spend his off-season volunteering in his hometown goes awry when he learns that not only is he coaching teenage girls, but that the program is coordinated by energetic (and five feet two inches of trouble) coordinator Rainey Saunders, his childhood friend—and the woman he could never stand to see dating any other guy….

When their tempers flare, Mark and Rainey discover their fireworks don’t just burn angry—they burn very, very hot! But that’ll just sweeten the victory. Because Mark always plays to win. And with Rainey, he’s planning on playing very dirty, too…

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Release Date:  February 21, 2012
Publisher:  Harlequin
Source:  NetGalley
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Reviewer’s Thoughts:

Mark Diego is a hotshot NHL coach from a small town. Rainey never left their small town and she’s never forgotten her “”crush”” on Mark. He takes notice of Rainey, but she’s always been off limits as the friend of his younger brother–and he’s too busy for a relationship.

When Mark comes home to right some wrongs and help improve his hometown, he can’t help but make a move on Rainey. They definitely have chemistry, but is that all that either of them can hope for?

Even though this story is pretty predictable, it was still an enjoyable book. There was a soft-side with the underpriviledged kids that needed help at the community center and Mark’s dad who just wants him to return to Santa Rey and settle down. This was balanced by the hot times Mark and Rainey had together. Even reading this at an ice rink couldn’t keep you cool! And yes, I too now have a crush on Mark Diego. **sigh**

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