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Ice, Love, & Other Penalties by Claudia Burgoa
challenging
hopeful
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? N/A
- Flaws of characters a main focus? N/A
3.5
This story follows Indie and Tiberius. As a teenager, Indie fell for her brother’s friend, believing she was in love at eighteen. But one night, everything came crashing down, leaving her struggling with intimacy and relationships. Now, at 26, she is forced by her brother to help one of the hockey stars—a single dad—by working as his nanny until they can find a permanent solution. Can he break down her walls?
This was a quick and enjoyable read. I loved the audiobook narrators and the two main characters, especially the raw emotions that affected the FMC. Because of the book’s fast pace, I struggled a bit. The transition from them knowing each other to the MMC falling hard and fast felt too quick for my taste. I wanted more character development to really establish their relationship. Overall, this was an enjoyable read that I do recommend, but I wished for a little more depth.
Genre/Type: Adult Romance 18+
APK: Audiobook ALC
Audiobook Length: 6hrs 49mins
Narrators: Robert Hatchet and Emma Wilder - Duet
Rating: 🌟🌟🌟.5
Spice: 🌶️🌶️
Series or Standalone: A Decker Family Novel Book 13
Tropes or Themes: Single Dad, Sports (Ice Hockey), Age Gap (10yrs), Nanny, Friends To Lovers, Friends With Benefits, He Falls First, Past Trauma, Panic Attacks, Sexual Content.
Mentions: Death Of Parents, Rape Situation, Suicide, Abuse and Child Abuse.
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This was a quick and enjoyable read. I loved the audiobook narrators and the two main characters, especially the raw emotions that affected the FMC. Because of the book’s fast pace, I struggled a bit. The transition from them knowing each other to the MMC falling hard and fast felt too quick for my taste. I wanted more character development to really establish their relationship. Overall, this was an enjoyable read that I do recommend, but I wished for a little more depth.
Genre/Type: Adult Romance 18+
APK: Audiobook ALC
Audiobook Length: 6hrs 49mins
Narrators: Robert Hatchet and Emma Wilder - Duet
Rating: 🌟🌟🌟.5
Spice: 🌶️🌶️
Series or Standalone: A Decker Family Novel Book 13
Tropes or Themes: Single Dad, Sports (Ice Hockey), Age Gap (10yrs), Nanny, Friends To Lovers, Friends With Benefits, He Falls First, Past Trauma, Panic Attacks, Sexual Content.
Mentions: Death Of Parents, Rape Situation, Suicide, Abuse and Child Abuse.
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All Round Romance Reader
Sienasummerrreads 💕📚
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Graphic: Panic attacks/disorders, Rape, Sexual assault, and Sexual content