Off the Ice by L. P. Dover Series: #4
Published by Self Published Publication Date: October 16th 2018
Pages: 268
Also in this series: Hard Stick, Blocked, Playmaker
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He’s always made the scoring plays, both on and off the ice, but this time he has a new goal … the one for Meghan’s heart.
I’m Justin Davis, all-star center for the Charlotte Strikers. For years, I chased the spotlight, not only with hockey, but through television as well. That’s why I decided to play the bachelor on Rich and Single. Unfortunately, I was stuck with a fake fiancée from hell who I couldn’t stand to be around. Now that our contract is up, I’m allowed to do whatever I want, with whoever I want. I plan to take full advantage of my newfound freedom.
After being on the show, people don’t recognize me for hockey anymore, even with just winning the Stanley Cup for my team. That’s why I’m spending the off season in a remote cabin in Wyoming where the chances of people knowing me are slim. Space is what I need, but when a down to earth beauty needs help on her ranch, I can’t resist. Meghan Taylor is exactly what I’ve been looking for, even though I’m not the kind of man she wants.
Getting her to see the real me has its challenges, but the more time I spend with her, the easier it is for her to see that I’m not the same guy she knows from TV. Being away from the media is one thing, but as soon as I’m back in the spotlight, I’m afraid it’ll change what we have. I don’t want to lose her, but I also can’t hide away in Wyoming forever. It’s a choice I’m not ready to make.
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I am always excited when L. P. Dover comes out with a new book in the Breakaway series. I like her writing style and have enjoyed reading all the books in this series about sexy hockey players. All the books are heartwarming, sweet and sexy. This is the fourth book in the series and each book is a standalone but the characters are interconnected.
OFF THE ICE features Justin, a professional hockey player with the Charlotte Strikers. Justine has always craved the spotlight but after taking part In a TV reality show and receiving a lot of negative publicity, he questions his choices. He is tired of being in the public eye and having the media hounding him. To get get away from his crazy life he decides to spend the summer at his ranch in Wyoming.
Justine meets Meghan when he arrives at his ranch. Megan lives across the street from him and even though she recognizes Justine, she treats him like a regular guy. Justine’s life is at an all time low and Meghan is like a breath of fresh air. She is honest, friendly and loyal. Meghan makes Justine realize what a self absorbed guy he has become.
I liked Meghan and Justin. They are good together and bring out the best in each other. They meet at a time in their lives when they are ready settle down but circumstances keep them apart. Justin is a good guy but has made some bad decisions and now he has to figure out how to keep Meghan in his life. I enjoyed this entertaining story and would recommend it. I not only like the two main characters in this story, but there are many entertaining secondary characters as well.
