By Tessa Bailey
Star rating: ★★★★☆
Blurb
Adored by all, Britta is an ambitious waitress working at Sluggers. The popular bar holds a special place in her heart and is a regular hangout for the Bridgeport Bandits, the local hockey club. With a half brother on the team, Britta has a strict no-dating policy for hockey boys. But she does have a soft spot for one particular player.
A beast on the ice, Sumner Mayfield is on the brink of breaking into the NHL. But time’s running out. With his work visa about to expire, Sumner’s only chance to stay in Bridgeport is to marry an American—and get a green card. Otherwise, it’s back to Canada for the defenseman.
On New Year’s Eve, the team begs Britta to marry Sumner that very night. Sum is embarrassed yet hopeful—he’s desperately in love. But Britta balks at first. Until something about Sumner’s soulful brown eyes and ripped physique makes her reconsider…
Genre: Contemporary Romance Novella
Read if you Like:
🎉 Hockey romance 🎉 Marriage of convenience 🎉Respectful pining 🎉He falls first 🎉She has sworn off relationships
My Thoughts:
Tessa Bailey wrote a holiday novella so of course I read it! Usually, I feel like the hero's job is not to mess up the story and grovel appropriately but in this one he stole the show!
Sumner is the perfect cinnamon roll. He falls first and he falls hard. However, he manages not to be creepy or pushy even though he makes it clear he wants to be with Britta and isn't giving up. He believes in love so much and it's completely adorable.
I am not someone who thinks of music associated with song but this story really gave me Mine by Taylor Swift vibes. I kinda wished this was a full-length novel (though I want Au Pair Affair as soon as possible so I understand why it couldn't be). I would have loved to hear more about what Britta went through.
I recommend this one if you want a sweet and steamy novella! It's cute and the hero is a hockey player. He does pining respectfully so well!
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