Romance Review: Wake Up Nat & Darcy

 

Darcy has been working at the TV network for three years. She's been putting in her dues and working her way up the ladder. It seems to have paid off. She's been asked to co-host a segment for the Olympics. As a former Hockey Olympian, she's excited to return. However, she's not too sure about her new co-host.

Nat, just cut from the Olympic team, isn't sure where to turn next. She's surprised to be offered a job hosting. She's not sure she can do it without murdering Darcy - the woman she loved and who broke her heart in college.

Can they host together without killing each other?

My Thoughts: I really loved this book: for the sports, for the banter, for the chemistry, and for all the fun. I love that Darcy and Nat had a relationship back in the college. I love how they had to work through their baggage. I felt bad that they had to deal with a lot of misogyny. But I did love how they sparked socially media rumors. That was cute! I'm so looking forward to the next book. 

Cover Thoughts: Cute

Source: My Library

Why I Read It: I heard about the sequel online and obviously had to read this one first.

Library Recommendation: Highly recommended for your romance collection. 

Review: Every Reason We Shouldn't

At 16, Olivia is washed up figure skater. She and her partner took the junior level by storm, but couldn't make it at the senior level. After a humiliating showing, they hung up their skates. Egg went off to college and Olivia became a normal teenager.

But she's never been normal. When a young speed skater with Olympic dreams starts training at her parents' gym, Olivia begins to think she might want to start skating again. But does she have what it takes?

My Thoughts: I was so happy to see this is the start of a series because I didn't want this book to end! I loved Olivia, Jonah, and their school friends. I loved Mac. I enjoyed the sporty moments - and the talent and drive of both Olivia and Jonah. I love how Mac pushed Olivia out of her comfort zone. I wasn't a huge fan of any parents in the book, but I loved how the friends pulled together to form a family. I enjoyed how Olivia and Jonah's school friends didn't understand their dedication to skating or how they viewed high school life. Of course I enjoyed the romance. I can't wait to read more about these two amazing athletes. 

Cover Thoughts: Cute
Source: My library
Library Recommendation: A great sports book for your school and public library collections.

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