ARC: Forever PUCKED - Helena Hunting (PUCKED #4)

Published Date: March 29, 2016

Genre: Romance

Synopsis: Being engaged to Alex Waters, team captain and the highest paid NHL player in the league, is awesome. How could it not be?

In addition to being an amazing hockey player, he’s an incurable romantic with an XL heart, and an XXL hockey stick in his pants. And he knows how to use it. Incredibly, orgasmically well. Alex is the whole package and more. Literally. Like his package is insane. Total world record holder material.

So it makes complete sense that Violet Hall can’t wait to nail him down to the matrimonial mattress and become Mrs. Violet Waters.

It’s so romantic.

Violet is totally stoked to set a date.

Eventually. At some point. Likely before the next millennium. Or when Violet stops getting hives every time someone brings up the wedding, and their mothers stop colluding on stadium sized venues. Whichever comes first.
Alright, Vi and Alex, did you want to make me cry? Because you successfully did so. Well, I guess I shouldn't say Vi and Alex because it was really Helena that made me tear up and suffer through this tear jerker. 

Not a bad thing.

But I swear that I have only been reading sad books and this is not okay. Well, okay, it's alright. But I think I cry way to easily. Now regarding this book, it is filled with romance and love that I cannot get over each character. 

We go back to the beginning. We learn more about each of the characters and it does switch the POV every other chapter so beware if you're not a fan of that. Now, these ladies remind me of the wives of something. Not the desperate housewives because they are anything but that.

Now, to the steamy romance. This is a story that love overcomes all. From the deep, ugly part of ourselves to the deep, pretty parts. You know? It just fills your body up with happiness as you read this book and about maybe two or three chapters in, you're definitely going to say, "You go, Vi. Power to you." 

Area 51 is mentioned in this book and I laughed every single time it was. I mean, come on. No one wants to find Area 51 and enter it. They wouldn't dare too... Right? 

With a rating of 4.3 out of 5 stars, blog you later, awesome book nerds. 

PUCKED Up - Helena Hunting (PUCKED #2)

Published Date: October 25, 2015

Genre: Romance

Synopsis: Miller “Buck” Butterson has been banging his way through life ever since a puck to the face fixed his messed up front teeth, and he was drafted into the NHL during his first year of college. After five years of deflecting goals on the ice and scoring them with puck bunnies across the Continental US and parts of Canada, Miller is ready for a girlfriend. A real girlfriend of the non-bunny variety. One he takes on dates and doesn’t jump into bed with after five seconds of conversation.

Miller thinks he’s found that woman in his teammate’s sister. Except, unlike Alex Waters, center, team captain and all round nice guy—who happens to be dating his step-sister—Miller’s manwhore reputation is well earned, and not blown out of proportion by the media. Beyond that minor detail, Miller doesn’t know the first thing about having a girlfriend. But he’s determined to make it happen. 

What he doesn’t take into account is the amount of time and effort relationships require, or that constantly letting bunnies take selfies with him to post all over social media isn’t going to win him any points in the boyfriend department. Miller learns—not so quickly—that if he wants to make Sunshine “Sunny” Waters fall for him, he going to have to do a whole lot more than show her his stick skills in the bedroom.

Sports Romance? Check
Steamy Romance? Check
Hot Hockey Players? Check
Humorous? Check

The second book will ultimately give you more insight on Buck and Sunny and their love together. I think it was definitely one of the sweetest books that Helena wrote but definitely repetitive when it comes to the storyline. But hey, I encourage you to read this book!

I read PUCKED Over first and I didn't understand how all of these characters came to be but I absolutely loved every moment going back to the beginning and getting to know every single character. But I think Buck and Sunny are absolutely the cutest things when it comes to book couples. Repetitive. But cute. Good job, Helena Hunting.

I forgot who the antagonist is in the story. Well, I didn't forget him, I just can't remember his name but hey, this book found a new way to bring sports and romance together and actually work. Buck was definitely a new kind of character for me. I'm not talking about his alpha male ego and man-whore abilities but I am talking about what makes him, him. 

I want to tell you guys about the situation that Buck faces every single day but I don't want to spoil this story. So you're going to have to 1-click this book because I can swear, scout's honor that you will enjoy this new take on romance. 

Bunnies drive me insane especially in this book because I gagged. A lot. Thanks Miller. Thanks a lot. For the description and everything. There are some descriptive situations but other than that, I thought this book was really sweet. So with a rating of 4.2 out of 5 stars, I encourage you to read this humorous romance.

Blog you later, awesome book nerds. 

PUCKED - Helena Hunting (PUCKED #1)

Published Date: May 3, 2015

Genre: Romance

Synopsis: With a famous NHL player for a step-brother, Violet Hall is well acquainted with the playboy reputation many hockey stars come with. She’s smart enough to steer clear of those hot, well-built boys with unparalleled stamina. That is until she meets the legendary team captain—Alex Waters.

Violet isn’t interested in his pretty, beat-up face, or his rock-hard six-pack abs. But when Alex inadvertently obliterates Violet’s previous misapprehension regarding the inferior intellect of hockey players, he becomes more than just a hot body with a face to match.

In what can only be considered a complete lapse in judgment, Violet finds out just how good Alex is with the hockey stick in his pants. But what starts out as a one-night stand, quickly turns into something more. Post-night of orgasmic magic, Alex starts to call, and text, and e-mail and send extravagant—and quirky—gifts, making him difficult to ignore, and even more difficult not to like.

The problem is, the media portrays Alex as a total player, and Violet doesn’t want to be part of the game.

"Our relationship isn't magically perfect after Alex apologizes and we exchange I love you's. We're figuring things out and having fun while we're doing it--and each other." I laughed a bit too much at this statement. Violet is very blunt with so she talks and yes, she is a dirty talker so prepare yourselves for her. Most people would avoid dirty talkers especially if it's not in the bed. But she is one tough mother ducker. Yeah. You read that right.

This brings me to another point. Not all relationships are perfect. They never will be. Underlying, there are problems surfacing but you won't be able to tell from the outside. But if you can recognize it from the inside, you have a chance at fixing it. Relationships aren't magically perfect. That's a utopia. No such thing.

I was laughing throughout this entire book right from the moment Alex and Violet met each other because they were polar opposites but can you blame them? Opposites attract and boy, were the sparks flying everywhere as soon as their eyes melted right into each other. 

"His love is the best gift, filling my heart, giving breath to a future I can't wait to start living. 'My favorite thing in the world is here'
'Me?'
'You'"

My heart started beating faster at this moment in the book. I sighed and yes, clutched my kindle to my chest. Wouldn't you want someone to say that to you? Sigh.  Are you kidding me Alex Waters? You make it impossible for real relationships to amount to the stuff that you say and do for Violet for real men. Sigh. Book boyfriend. That's for sure. My eyes are on you and I cannot wait for PUCKED Up to see where the rest of the gang develops. 

"I'm so glad you fought for me. You're the best chance I've taken."

Oh swoooooooon. Stop it. Stop it. Impossible goals. I rate this a solid 4 out of 5 stars. PUCKED Up to come soon. 

Blog you later, awesome book nerds.