Second Shot with #76 (Hockey Hotties #5) by Piper Rayne ~ Book Review

Second Shot with #76 by Piper Rayne is now live!

My mom always said you don't get a second shot at making a first impression. I've remembered that my entire career. Especially since I'm one of the few black men who play professional hockey.

I'm calculated and respectful in the way I speak to my coaches, the owners, and the media. I've never taken a risk... until her.

I could blame it on the fact that for once I pushed away the pressure of my career for the ocean waves, the sand, and good times with my new teammates. But those are excuses because the minute I saw her at the airport, something lit up inside me and the best week of my life was spent with her in my bed.

After our week in paradise, we said goodbye, exchanged phone numbers and both assumed that unless one of us was flying through the other's city on the opposite side of the country, our vacation fling was over.

Then one night after practice I see her. She's here. In my city. Telling me she moved here for a job. If that's not fate tell me what is.

I've never wanted a second shot more than I do this time, but she's determined to leave what we were on the island we left behind.

 

Download today on Kobo, Google Play, Barnes & Noble, Apple Books, Amazon!

Amazon: https://amzn.to/3EnqQLg

Apple Books: https://apple.co/3sDw9An

Nook: https://bit.ly/3z1lOQZ

Kobo: https://bit.ly/3D37IBi

Google Play: https://bit.ly/2UygK7X

Audible: Coming Soon!

 

Goodreads: https://bit.ly/2W31il4

 

Cory and Ande's story began in TROPICAL HAT TRICK, but you do not have to read that story in order to read this one. They met while she was on vacation and he was at Ford and Lena's Destination Wedding while there they had a week-long fling. Since they lived in different parts of the country so they parted ways but Cory never forgot about Ande and when he comes face to face with her in the grocery store not far from where he lives he couldn't be happier. He's hoping to get a second chance with her but she's not so sure.

I liked this story but I didn't love it. There are a couple of reasons why and I guess the biggest one is that I just couldn't connect with either Ande or Cory and it's for different reasons. 

I will say that I did not like the twist in the story, yes I did see it coming but that didn't have me warming up to it at all. I know that I am in the minority when I say that but it is what it is.

Is it steamy? Yes!

Is it a Hockey Second Chance Romance? Heck yeah it is!

Is it an Interracial Romance? YES! I don't know about you but I love when I start reading and realize it's an interracial couple. 

Would I recommend it to others? Yes! Just because it wasn't my cup of tea doesn't mean it wouldn't be yours.

I would recommend this book to those that enjoy Steamy New Adult Romances,  Hockey Romances, Second Chance Romances, or Interracial Romances.

Happy Reading!!!

 

Meet Piper Rayne

Piper Rayne is a USA Today Bestselling Author duo who write "heartwarming humor with a side of sizzle" about families, whether that be blood or found. They both have e-readers full of one-clickable books, they're married to husbands who drive them to drink, and they're both chauffeurs to their kids. Most of all, they love hot heroes and quirky heroines who make them laugh, and they hope you do, too!

Connect with Piper Rayne

Website: www.PiperRayne.com

Goodreads: https://www.goodreads.com/author/show/15810938.Piper_Rayne

Amazon: https://amzn.to/3Ma2LdC

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/PiperRayne/

Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/PiperRaynesUnicorns

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/authorpiperrayne/

Twitter: https://twitter.com/PiperRayneRocks

TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@authorpiperrayne

Bookbub: https://www.bookbub.com/authors/piper-rayne

Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/authorpiperrayne/_created/

Other: https://www.etsy.com/shop/PiperRayne?ref=shop_sugg

Verve: https://ververomance.com/app/PiperRayne

#nadinebookaholic #bookaholic #nadinesobsessedwithbooks  #bookblogger #blogpost #newrelease #oneclick #amreading #igreads #booksofinstagram #bookish #booknerd #booklover #bookcommunity #bookstagram #bibliophile #bookshelf #bookclub #bookstagrammer #readersofinstagram #bookaddict  #goodreads #bookphotography #bookrecs #bookworm #romance #romancereaders #piperrayne #hockeyhotties #secondshotwith76 #AdultRomance #RomanticComedy #Multicultural #InterracialRomance #ContemporaryRomance #Athlete #CrossculturalInterracial #ReunitedLovers #SecondChance #valentineprlm