Once again C.J. Cartwright has managed to capture an audience! From start to finish there isn’t one bad thing I can say about this book! The characters are wonderful and leap off the page, the reader really feels like they are in the book with the characters and the story is fantastic and relatable! Tia, she’s a badass with rules… What are rules? Meant to be broken! Bridger he’s the boy everyone talks about but with Tia he’s soft and vulnerable! Together, together the story comes to life!
https://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.png00Kay Striteskyhttps://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.pngKay Stritesky2022-06-20 14:52:052022-06-22 06:43:14Body Checked (Astoria Bay Thunder Book 2) by CJ Cartwright – Review by Kay Stritesky
What can I say….after seeing Bridger’s character in book 1 I wasn’t to psyched to read his book but boy was I wrong. Bridger definitely is much more then The author made him out to be. He’s hot….yes but he’s not at all like I pictured him from the description in book 1. I’m glad I read this book and if I’m being honest, I loved it. Tia is such a strong character and I just love her. However she has had it rough. She got mixed up with the wrong guy who she thought would be her Prince Charming. Turns out he was just another piece of garbage not worth her time. Tia and Bridger meet and right away they are attracted to eachother but make a pact to only have fun for the weekend and that’s it. Yea ok!!! When does that ever happen. I really cannot get over the lengths Bridger and the thunder goes to for Tia or how Tia just on a whim, went to check on Bridger. Definitely one of the better books I’ve read recently. 5 heartfelt, hot stars!!!!
https://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.png00Michelle Mulveyhttps://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.pngMichelle Mulvey2022-06-20 11:25:372022-06-22 06:37:46Body Checked (Astoria Bay Thunder Book 2) by CJ Cartwright – Review by Michelle Mulvey
I absolutely devoured this book! I don’t know much about hockey but after reading this I want to learn. I finished this in one setting. Bridger is the bad boy of his hockey team and stirs up all kinds of trouble almost losing his job. Tia is a headstrong firecracker of a woman that has a past that keeps her from having a future. I love their banter and laughed out loud so many times. I really want more from the Astoria Bay World!
https://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.png00Ashley Johnsonhttps://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.pngAshley Johnson2022-06-20 06:53:012022-06-20 11:44:42Body Checked (Astoria Bay Thunder Book 2) by CJ Cartwright – Review by Ashley Johnson
This book is book two of the series and can be read as a standalone. Book one should be read for an introduction to supporting characters but book two does a good job and kind of recapping who they are.
Bridger is in a funk. His game is suffering and his playboy lifestyle might be starting to catch up with him. As he tries to reinvent his image, per his agent, he meets Tia. Tia has sworn off Bridger’s type. The attraction is off the charts. How is she supposed to turn him away? Rules of course! No strings is easier said then done. Bridger has never been one for commitment so why is it so hard to get Tia out of his head?
I really enjoyed this book! I couldn’t put it down. I kind of didn’t like Bridger in the beginning but he grew on me. The chemistry and the snark and the banter between Bridger and Tia really pull you in!
https://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.png00Angelina Frazzinihttps://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.pngAngelina Frazzini2022-06-20 06:03:052022-06-20 07:47:12Body Checked (Astoria Bay Thunder Book 2) by CJ Cartwright – Review by Angelina Frazzini
I love this series! Body Checked is a wonderful sports romance. The dynamic and chemistry between Bridger and Tia is undeniable. There’s just some obstacles and secrets on the road to happiness. Nothing stays a secret forever, it always comes out. Unfortunately for Tia her secret is destroying her life even before meeting Bridger. Her ex-boyfriend won’t let her go, and takes great joy in destroying every aspect of her life. Which is why when she meets Bridger she keeps him at arm’s lengths as much as possible. Bridger is in turmoil on the ice and in his personal life. In jeopardy of losing everything, his agent goes into damage control mode to clean up his image. Neither he nor his agent ever expected Tia to come barreling into his life, changing everything. The author puts us on a rollercoaster of unrequited feelings and lust. The depiction of these two stubborn characters is perfect. There’s so much to lose for both of them, will they actually take a leap? Will Tia’s ex-boyfriend come rolling in again to ruin it all? I also really enjoyed how their story runs simultaneously with book one’s story between Brynn and Levi. The best part is you don’t have to read book one to enjoy book two. It’s a standalone as much as it’s a series. Not that you shouldn’t read both, especially if you love romance and hockey.
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Power Play by CJ Cartwright is a second chance hockey romance. It is book one in the Astoria Bay Thunder hockey series. I know almost nothing about hockey but I definitely wish I did now! Brynn is recently newly divorced and looking to start over, new town, new life, new romance…. Or old? Levi is a professional hockey player who isn’t sure what he wants. Until he sees her and realizes who she is. Light hearted, cute, fun and flirty. Man what I wouldn’t do to be snowed in with a hockey team. The love, the heartbreak, the history, the story, it is all so perfectly written, I loved it. I couldn’t read the book fast enough to see how it ended. Super pumped for book two but I also neeeeeeed more of this couple!
https://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.png00Kristan Andersonhttps://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.pngKristan Anderson2022-06-19 19:27:212022-06-20 07:33:30Power Play (Astoria Bay Thunder Book 1) by CJ Cartwright – Review by Kristan Anderson
Body Checked by CJ Cartwright is book two in the Astoria Bay Thunder hockey series. Though part of a series, it can be read as a stand alone but I PROMISE you that you’ll want to read the first!! This story follows Tia and Bridger. Let me tell you, this book was hot and delicious. Tia had some rough teen years that are coming around to bite her at every good thing that happens. Bridger is a playboy famous hockey star who needs to clean up his act. After what should have been just one spicy weekend together, the pair cannot deny their attraction and it turns into a give and take game of should we, shouldn’t we. Let me help, THEY SHOULD. Hands down an awesome pair to read about, so fun and flirty with relatable attitude. I’m itching for a book 3 to find out who will be next. Send some thunder my way!
https://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.png00Kristan Andersonhttps://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.pngKristan Anderson2022-06-19 13:10:312022-06-20 07:23:41Body Checked (Astoria Bay Thunder Book 2) by CJ Cartwright – Review by Kristan Anderson
Love this author and all the writings and books that they create! I loved the first book in the series and now this is the second one. I could not help but fall head over in love. I swear this book truly scored a touch down with my heart! There was so much to this book, it was absolutely amazing from start to finish!
I loved watching things progress and what they were between Tia and Bridger. I loved how it was not smooth sailing at first glance There were things between them, that went well, quite deep actually. I really felt for them at different times. I felt emotions, happiness, anger, all at the same time on various occasions. I loved the sports aspect to this book as well. I love when romance mixes with sports, it brings to realism out and helps the story play out! I loved the writing, and the descriptive use on the words the author had used! This book was impossible not to love. I am so glad I got to enjoy it! Loved it!
Amazing book that everyone should experience in my humble opinion! I could not get enough of this book. I seriously am squealing with delight as I type this! A must read book! Highly recommend!
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I was so excited when I saw that this book was coming out so soon and I am not afraid to admit that I read this book in one day! I loved the first book in the series, and I loved this book just as much! This book revolved around Bridger who is the known as a bachelor and Tia, who can hold her own with anyone and is a spit fire. The sparks fly for both of them when they meet the weekend doing the calendar photoshoot for the players and it just snowballs from there. The way the author writes makes me feel as though I am right there in the action and not just reading the book! I cannot wait to read more GREAT books by this author!
https://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.png00Carlie Del Gallohttps://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.pngCarlie Del Gallo2022-06-19 09:36:172022-06-20 07:17:26Body Checked (Astoria Bay Thunder Book 2) by CJ Cartwright – Review by Carlie Del Gallo
I loved Bridger and Tia’s story! I had a feeling that I would when they were introduced in the first book. The fire between them was palpable, and they couldn’t stay away from each other. She was damaged, and he was trying to change his image. They were so good together no matter what they had to go through to get to each other. It was supposed to be just one weekend of fun, but will their no strings weekend be enough for this steamy duo?
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This was my first book by this author and I wasn’t disappointed. It was a romance staring Bridger and Tia. I liked them both and you could see the sparks flying from miles away. They were completely different but sometimes those are the best couples together even if they fight it. And the banter between them was great! I am definitely going to go back and read the first book in this series. I didn’t feel like I was missing anything because this book can be read as a standalone but i liked this book enough that I want to check out this authors other books! I would recommend this to anyone looking for a romance read! Happy reading!
https://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.png00Anastasia Dodsonhttps://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.pngAnastasia Dodson2022-06-18 21:20:012022-06-20 11:46:30Body Checked (Astoria Bay Thunder Book 2) by CJ Cartwright – Review by Anastasia Dodson
Body Checked was quite the lively romance story with Bridger and Tia. They both have pasts. The big difference is Bridger’s was lived in the media. Tia’s mistakes were made in private (or so she thought). She made the mistake of hooking up earlier in life with “Daddy’s little rich boy.” He just can’t take no for an answer. Tia has been suffering ever since. Tia gets the opportunity to shoot this HOT hockey team….the rest you’re going to have to read. I guarantee you’ll love it. The writing is sensational. You can feel the chemistry between Tia and Bridger. You can feel the emotions in the story. That was my favorite part. I love a story when I can feel what they feel. It’s engaging and keeps you flipping the page. I had to find out what was coming next. The plot flowed so smooth. The final plot twist in the book I didn’t see coming and that was a wonderful surprise. It was a nice change to see in a sports romance. I love this author’s books and I look forward to reading more from her.
https://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.png00Shelly Kittellhttps://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.pngShelly Kittell2022-06-18 07:57:182022-06-18 19:11:32Body Checked (Astoria Bay Thunder Book 2) by CJ Cartwright – Review by Shelly Kittell
It was just supposed to be a wild weekend – no one said anything about catching feelings.
Bridger McKelty is a self-avowed bachelor for life. Relationships? Commitment? Monogamy? No, thank you. On or off the ice, he’s known for being a player – and that reputation is just fine. What’s the point of being a professional hockey player if you can’t have the lifestyle too?
Getting involved with yet another unreliable playboy? Been there, done that. Never again. But when sparks fly and the opportunity for a no-strings-attached wild weekend with a sexy hockey player comes up, Tia Ferris can’t say no. It’s just a weekend, right? One weekend. The only rules: No strings and no feelings allowed. That’s easy enough, right? Right??!
What happens when a fling turns into an obsession that dominates his mind both on and off the ice? How far will Bridger have to go to get what he wants? Will Tia be able to hold her ground?
Come back to Astoria Bay and witness a battle of wills that will light center ice on fire! Bridger and Tia battle their feelings, trust issues, (and sometimes each other) in this frenemies-to-lovers hockey romance.
Body Checked is a full-length contemporary hockey romance full of snarky banter, sizzling chemistry, and all the will they/won’t they lusty feelings of frenemies-to-lovers. This is book two in the Astoria Bay Thunder series by CJ Cartwright. Each installment is standalone and features a different couple, however they have recurring characters so it’s best to read in order.
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This is the perfect book to have read for Valentine’s Day, add it to the shelf of steamy HEA’s!
The Author gives us a beautiful second chance romance filled with wonderfully written characters and a heartwarming love story. I am interested to see how the next book evolves and hope we can learn more about our characters pasts.
This is my first read by this Author and I look forward to reading more!
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Power Play is a second chance love AND a sports romance. Two of my favorites in one!! I can’t tell you how much I loved this book, this writing style, the characters. I love it all so much. The story is about Levi and Brynn (Mac). Ten years previously they walked away from each other, walked away from their love and went down different paths. Now, a chance encounter has brought them together again and at first they don’t even recognize each other. Levi is still in love with her and never got over her. Brynn still has feelings from before but she is only a few months divorced from her ex husband. Brynn is very reluctant to pick back up where they left off so many years ago, and Levi doesn’t understand her apprehension. The ending is just perfect! This was such a fulfilling, easy, read. I give it 5 stars and will definitely read again. I always reread my favorites. I LOVE so many of the other characters…Tia and Bridger specifically. I can’t wait for their book. Hopefully we will get an update on Levi and Brynn in it.
https://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.png00Cami Hammondhttps://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.pngCami Hammond2022-02-15 11:59:242022-02-15 17:50:37Power Play (Astoria Bay Thunder Book 1) by CJ Cartwright – Review by Cami Hammond
Hot Hot Hot!!! I love second chance romances, probably because I have my own HEA due to a second chance. Brynn and Levi couldn’t be more perfect for each other!! This story gives you all the feels and was a great way to break into a new series!! The characters are well developed and the author brings the story about in such a way that you really care for them. I am very much looking forward to the next book in line!
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I am a sucker for second chance for romance stories. I really liked Levi’s character and who he was. Bryn took a bit for me to connect with and understand.. Part of that could’ve been her mothers influence. Levi, however, he was a success in the story as well as how it was written. I look forward to reading others in the series.
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As soon as I saw this book, I knew I had to read it! I absolutely love hockey so it was a given this book would be right up my alley, and I wasn’t wrong! Mix in some romance and you have an excellent book! I loved the storyline and the characters. Every person never forgets their first love and this book is a good example of that! If you love hockey and love romance stories then I would highly recommend this book, you will not be disappointed!
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Power Play (Astoria Bay Thunder Book 1) by C.J Cartwright 4 Stars
Levi and Brynn haven’t seen each other in ten years. The pain of a first love ending haunts them both. Neither have fully recovered from it. Many things have changed since they were teenagers. Levi is now a professional hockey player (captain no less) and Brynn is recently divorced, striving to gain her freedom and take her life back. Chance has brought them together again and their chemistry is still burning hot. Can they finally have their happily ever after or will the wounds of the past ruin their future together?
I thoroughly enjoyed this book. It was well written and the characters were likeable. Levi and Brynn’s chemistry was off the charts and their story is so romantic. The thing I love most is that there wasn’t too much drama. The story flowed well, it’s just a feel good read. I’m hoping to read about Tia and Bridger’s story next.
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Levi has always had his eyes on hockey ever since he was a small child, now the captain of Astoria Bay his career is going great but he has always struggled with love, although his heart has always belong to the girl he left behind years before.
Brynn has had enough of life at the moment going wrong, recently divorced and looking to get her career online she is ready for a change. Hoping that her photography business will take off she is running on empty at the moment. Until she scores a job snapping pictures of a rich family hoping this will catapult her into the society circles, if only she knew what was instore.
This story was the first I had read by this author and what a well written story it was. I was drawn into the main characters from the word go and was invested in the love story which finally happened in the end. I am always in for a good Alpha male character and Levi is a lovable, strong emotional character from the start, this with the complementary strong female role in Brynn and the story jumped off the page.
I also thought he secondary characters added another dimension to the whole story and there is obviously scope for each to have their own story told. I can’t wait to read the next instalment and more instalments to come.
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Brynn is a recent divorcee and starving fine art photographer that has moved to Astoria Bay to start over and not have to call her parents to return home. Levi is the captain of the Astoria Bay Thunder, the professional hockey team of the area. Brynn and Levi have history but neither one knows they are in the same city again yet. Brynn has been hired to photograph a birthday party for a fellow Thunder players younger brother where she meets Bridger, who feels she might come in handy as a photographer in the future. Brynn is hired by Bridger to photograph the team for a calendar to raise money for the youth hockey program. That is when things begin to go downhill or do they?
https://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.png00Heather Knallshttps://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.pngHeather Knalls2022-02-14 07:26:592022-02-14 07:26:59Power Play(Astoria Bay Thunder Book 1) by CJ Cartwright Review by Heather Knalls
Power Play: A Second Chance Hockey Romance (Astoria Bay Thunder Book 1)
I wasn’t sure about Brynn when I started this book, she seemed like she was a mess and needed to get her life together, which was totally true. She had a charm about her especially when she was awkward and uncomfortable that endeared her to me.
Levi, where do I start with him? He’s the hot Captain for the Astoria Bay Thunder who is content with living life hockey season to hockey season then Brynn shows up.
The chemistry between the two is off the charts and could have melted the rink.
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Love a second chance romance!! Levi and Brynn meet years later after dating, and that flame is still burning. This was a sweet and hilarious read! If you want to relax and read a good feeling story, this is it. I’m not a big sports person, but I actually enjoy a good sports read. Great fun characters and great romance!!
https://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.png00Tina Vegahttps://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.pngTina Vega2022-02-13 21:48:492022-02-13 21:48:49Power Play (Astoria Bay Thunder Book 1) by CJ Cartwright – Review by Tina Vegaina Vega
I love Hockey so this book was perfect. Even if you dont know hockey dont worry it will still catch your attention! Between Bridger an Tia’s fun attitudes an Mac an Levi’s steamy romance you will not be bored! This book will leave you wanting more the team, characters an author!
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This book has a great hook, fun characters that everyone can relate to and a story we all know. You never forget your first love. A name change can’t even do the trick! Brynn and Levi take us through a story we all know and from start to finish you can’t help but root for them! With some fun-loving spicy side characters as well, this books keeps you wanting more!
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I am not a sports fan but give me a book about sports romances and i am all for it. And i love the hockey ones the most so this was right up my alley. Levi and Brynn were so great to read about and their chemistry was off the charts and enough to melt the ice. I have found a new to me author who I will now be binge reading everything they have written. Cannot wait for the next book!
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If you love second chance romance books do not hesitate to read this one! I absolutely loved Brynn and Levi’s story. Based on how the book began I truly thought it was headed in a completely different direction than it went. Brynn and Levi fell in love as young teenagers, she from money, he from the wrong side of the tracks. After things and people conspired to keep them apart for a decade they miraculously find their way back to one another, of course not without a few bumps in the road getting there. Do yourself the favor and read this one!
https://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.png00Ashlyhttps://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.pngAshly2022-02-10 07:12:382022-02-10 07:12:38Power Play: A Second Chance Hockey Romance (Astoria Bay Thunder Book 1) by CJ Cartwright – Review by Ashly Renner
Brynn and Levi’s story of finding their way back to each other is filled with comedy, regret, heart break and ultimately love. Brynn has just getting on her feet and working to keep her independence, she really wants to stand on her own two feet. She wants no help from her family which from the bits and pieces you get throughout the story makes perfect sense. She decides to return to her passion, photography. With a bit of a ruff start on that front she takes side jobs taking pictures at events. One such job is the start of reuniting her with her first love, Levi. While working a birthday party Brynn meets Bridger, who takes her card and later contacts her about a job taking photos for a team fundraiser. After accepting the job Byrnn wins a radio contest to on of the hockey games. From here, Brynn and Levi start back on the road to finding each other, learning who the other is now, working through past hurts. Will they be able to have what they once did? Power play is worth the read to find out. It has great support charterers, flows well even has a bit of comedy. There were a few areas I would have liked more of the back story to, but those places do not take away from the story. I would recommend reading this book. It is worth it.
https://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.png00Sarah Kinghttps://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.pngSarah King2022-02-08 13:26:522022-02-09 07:17:34Power Play (Astoria Bay Thunder Book 1) by CJ Cartwright – Review by Sarah King
This book had me smiling right away! Reading what Brynn thinks of some security guards she interacts with as the photographer hired for a 7year old birthday party. If you have me smiling while reading, you’ve got me hooked. I enjoyed reading how Brynn and Levi find each other again after other failed relationships. Having a second chance with someone you were in love with when you were young is amazing. I’m so glad I gave this book a chance. Can’t wait to read more!
https://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.png00Betsy Melanohttps://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.pngBetsy Melano2022-02-08 07:25:252022-02-08 07:25:25Power Play (Astoria Bay Thunder Book 1) by CJ Cartwright – Review by Betsy Melano
This sweet romance with some spice was such a great read! It has real life issues to make you relate to Brynn and Levi. And all the other characters! I love Tia and her bold personality not to mention her protective nature for Brynn. A lot can happen in ten years and that’s exactly what Levi and Bryan realize when they stumble back into each others lives. With the way things ended and all the time that has passed its hard to see a future. Fate may have other plans for these two! This is definitely a great read!
https://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.png00Carlahttps://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.pngCarla2022-02-08 07:25:032022-02-08 07:25:03Power Play ( Astoria Bay Thunder Book 1 ) by CJ Cartwright – Review by Carla Clemmons
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