Scoring Big (Bears Hockey ll #3) by Kelly Jamieson. I love hockey romance and was excited to get to read another story in this series. As always I was pulled into this entertaining, sweet, heartwarming and sensual romance that at the center of it is all is about being vulnerable, dealing with anxiety, as well as fears, toxic masculinity, as well as several more issues that are not typically dealt with in sports romance. Leading into interesting in-depth dialogue and discussions between the main characters as well as his teammates. Bringing so much information about these issues to light and educating this reader in the process. This author brought it, capturing my interest and attention until the end. “Life’s an adventure - take the risk.” This is Nate Karmeinski and Carly Corrigan story. Their story is entertaining, fun, flirty, sensuous as well as emotional and heartwarming. I fell hard and fast for Nate and Carly’s relationship, and adored Nate’s daughter Quinn. Their story will have you going through every emotion as you watch and hope that these two get their HEA! I received an early copy and this is my honest review.

This was an easy read with realistic characters. I liked Carly’s take on men with their strengths and insecurities without making anyone defensive but with understanding and acceptance. The same way that she dealt with Quinn (who was a hoot). But, as with any couple, communication can still be a hindrance and assumptions are made. Even though Nate had some insecurities of his own, I liked that he was willing to listen and tried to change his way of automatically thinking the worst. Carly, also, had to come to her realizations on how she dealt with heartbreak and disappointment. The only bad thing about this book was that it ended too soon! Can’t wait to read more of the New York Bears.