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Love Rinkside (The Playmakers Series) Audiobook by G. K. Brady – Review by

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<a href=”https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/200174393-love-rinkside” style=”float: left; padding-right: 20px”><img border=”0″ alt=”Love Rinkside (Playmakers)” src=”https://i.gr-assets.com/images/S/compressed.photo.goodreads.com/books/1697759072l/200174393._SX98_.jpg” /></a><a href=”https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/200174393-love-rinkside”>Love Rinkside</a> by <a href=”https://www.goodreads.com/author/show/19488321.G_K_Brady”>G.K. Brady</a><br/>
My rating: <a href=”https://www.goodreads.com/review/show/6707593279″>5 of 5 stars</a><br /><br />
This book is so cute and hilarious. Katie works with her two best girlfriends. Natalie, and Paige. Natalie happens to be Drew’s sister. Katie and Drew meet at Paige and Beckett’s Halloween party. From then, Drew and Katie are drawn to each other. At first it’s just a hook up. But by the end they are made for each other. This book will have you laughing and smiling the whole way through.<br />
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Love Rinkside (The Playmakers Series) by G. K. Brady Reviewed by Phylis Carpenter July 2024

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Love Rinkside (Playmakers)Love Rinkside by G.K. Brady
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

It was a Halloween party and everyone had to show up in masked costumes and the theme was a mascot. Drew picked a costume that he thought would help him win the prize but then he felt self conscience so he hid on the deck. Then Katie shows up and goes out on the deck to hide because she too is self conscience of her costume that she is sure will win her the prize.

Really enjoyed this book and think that you will too. Check it out you won’t be disappointed.

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Love Rinkside (The Playmakers Series) by G. K. Brady – Review by Alicia Furlan

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Love Rinkside (Playmakers)Love Rinkside by G.K. Brady
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

Drew and Katie meet at a Halloween costume party. They bond over their quirky costumes. Their chemistry is immediate even with the barrier of their costumes. It isn’t until later in the evening that their true identities are found out. What follows is a quick and steamy read. The angst level is perfect for this novella. I thought the characters were well written and enjoyed their banter. Overall, I thoroughly enjoyed my first book by G. K. Brady and will definitely be going back to read the other Playmakers books.

Reviewed by @aliciaknoke

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Love Rinkside (The Playmakers Series) by G. K. Brady – Review by Katie Kearney

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Love Rinkside (Playmakers)Love Rinkside by G.K. Brady
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

I love a story that makes me forget time and responsibilities and this short read did just that. Some people see the word novella and think it’s going to be lacking in some way but this story has everything I could ask for plenty of romance, bit of spice and lots of moments of laughter. Drew and Katie have great chemistry and completely draw you into their world. This author really knows how to hook readers from the get go and I can’t wait to read more. Their story is relatable and you can’t help but root for them along the way. Five star read and highly recommended.

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Love Rinkside (The Playmakers Series) by G. K. Brady – Review by Rosanna Ingram

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Love Rinkside (Playmakers)Love Rinkside by G.K. Brady
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

This was a quick and easy read that I was able to devour in one sitting.

Katie and Drew meet at a Halloween party in a comical way that sets the tone for the entire story. Once the costumes come off, these two find that they have more in common than just the instant chemistry. While they are fearful of jumping into a relationship, due to being burned in the past, these two find themselves falling quickly for each other. Add in some four-legged friends, some hockey (which the series is based on), and some more costumes…and you get a funny, steamy, learning-to-love again romance.

I have read the other books in the series, and this one focuses less on hockey and more on Katie and Drew’s relationship. The characters are relatable…and we get to see the characters from the previous books. I found myself laughing out loud at parts…and stories with doggos always pull me in. Another great story from this author!

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Love Rinkside (The Playmakers Series) by G. K. Brady – Review by Tausha Treadway

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Love Rinkside (Playmakers)Love Rinkside by G.K. Brady
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Love Rinkside (The Playmakers Series) by G. K. Brady. This is such a fun contemporary romance with sports and dogs! What more could you want? Its the story of Drew and Katie who meet at a Halloween party. Their costumes were mascots so neither of them could see the others face but they hit it off just talking. They were not in the mood for a party so they decide to leave together. After a wild first night they left each other and that was that or so they thought. Drew couldn’t get Katie out of his mind but he didn’t really want to deal with a relationship so he takes his dog to the dog park and of all people he runs smack into Katie. He decides he better act fast and ask her out before he chickens out. After that date they are so caught up in each other that regardless of the fact neither wanted a relationship they are in one. When it begins to effect Drew’s hockey league and his work they are both exhausted and are also trying to hide their relationship from everyone. Its a ticking time bomb about to blow up. Will they work out their differences and bring their relationship to the light and give it the proper chance? Read this fun romance to find out!

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Love Rinkside (The Playmakers Series) by G. K. Brady – Review by Heidi Sturgess

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Love Rinkside (Playmakers)Love Rinkside by G.K. Brady
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Oh man I needed this read ! It was lighthearted and so much fun the only thing I’d do is tweek the title to ( no criticism) “ Must love fogs and the rinkside” because let’s face the 3 pooches play a role ❣️🐾😉you can’t help but love Hugo , Annie and Meathead 🐾🤣

Katie and Drew meet at a halloween party and their mascot choices were hilarious to say the least but Katie was the bravest and deserved to win 🤣🤣🤣🤣they also have a get to know you with 10 questions and I think he had her at “dogs” 🤣you can tell a lot by the way someone treats animals 😊

After their first date , Drew walks Katie to the door and gets met with a very protective Hugo and that whole scenario had me in stitches he really let Drew know who’s the “man” in the house 🐾🤣❣️despite the flowers hot , yes the pooch got flowers 💐🥰🐾😉but Hugo won’t let go that easy 😊

You can’t help but feel the chemistry between them and as much as they want to deny it they want more than their single hood they promised to maintain 😉 yes there was rinkside action but I like that the story was more focused on them and how their relationship unfolds and the friendship dynamics , yes there were a few bumps along the way to their HEA but no love story doesn’t have them ….but I must hand it to Drew and the red chilli pepper 🌶️❣️🤣
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Just the kind of easy read I needed ! It ends the way it started , with a dress up for halloween party 😉both getting their candies aka each other

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Love Rinkside (The Playmakers Series) by G. K. Brady – Review by Michelle Mulvey

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Love Rinkside (Playmakers)Love Rinkside by G.K. Brady
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

Love Rinkside was a cute, quick read. Drew and Katie met at a Halloween mascot party. No names and no faces. Neither were in the mood for a party and agreed to leave together. They still had no idea who the other was or what the looked like until they got to the car and changed out of the costumes. They are kind of from the same circle of friends. Katie works with Drew’s sister.
Drew and Katie were immediately attracted to eachother but, that was it. He drove her home. They were both committed to singlehood.
Drew couldn’t get Katie out of his thoughts and 2 days later he decided to take his dogs to the park where he runs into Katie and her dog who was trying to escape but luckily Drew was able to catch him. They agreed to go to dinner that night and then the sparks flew! Even though both weren’t looking for a relationship, it seemed like they quickly found themselves in some sort of situationship!
Drew isn’t used to spending time with a woman since his work is always #1 and his hockey league is #2 in his life. Does he have time to have a woman in his life?
Katie and Drew seemed happy with what they had but Drew was falling behind in his work they were keeping their relationship a secret from everyone. No one knew what was going on and when Drew’s sister Natalie was talking about him to Katie she said how she thought he was seeing someone but wasn’t sure and called him MR. Casual.
Between Katie’s insecurities, and the way her dog Hugo hates and literally attacked Drew, their relationship was cut short before it really had a chance to begin. Will these two be able to work out the issues they have with eachother or are they both destined to be single forever?

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Love Rinkside (The Playmakers Series) by G. K. Brady – Review by Krista Moulthrop

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Love Rinkside (Playmakers)Love Rinkside by G.K. Brady
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

This is the first I’ve read from this author, even though it is connected to a series (playmaker series). I enjoyed this novella as a good quick read. Drew and Katie meet in a funny way at a costume party on Halloween where they are masked. They hit it off when they both sneak away from the party to the porch and see each other’s crazy costumes. They don’t know who each other are until masks are removed later that night, when they decide to ditch the party altogether. They find out they’re connected through friends/family and never really noticed the other before. Both have hesitations about being in a relationship, mainly Katie. Will they be able to overcome those hesitations and give into their obvious chemistry? I would definitely read others in this series.

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Love Rinkside (The Playmakers Series) Audiobook by G. K. Brady – Review by Kayla Octaviano

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⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

So cute! There were two narrators, one male and one female, and they do a wonderful job playing the characters in the story. These characters are relatable for anyone and so fun to follow. They have their hardships, but you find yourself rooting for them and hoping for their happiness. Listen to this book if you love romance, humor, and some steamy scenes.

Love Rinkside (The Playmakers Series) by G. K. Brady – Review by Brandy Rymer

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Love Rinkside (Playmakers)Love Rinkside by G.K. Brady
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

What a great romance with a wonderful storyline and amazing characters that grab your heart. This is a story about Drew and Katie, both at a mutual friend’s Halloween party, dressed in outrageous mascot costumes. Both had sworn off romance and fell for one another from the moment they met. This is such a sweet romance that will take the reader through the ups and downs of dating, especially when you are getting over a bad relationship history. What a great book to read if you’re in the mood for a short romance that will have you laughing throughout the book, but still get your happily ever after.
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07/2024

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Love Rinkside (The Playmakers Series) Audiobook by G. K. Brady – Review by Julie Johnson

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Love Rinkside (Playmakers)Love Rinkside by G.K. Brady
My rating: 3 of 5 stars

3.5 stars

This was a fun, but very superficial romance. There is humor throughout, which earned it the additional half star for this review.

Drew Foster and Katie Denning both find themselves at a Halloween mascot party for different reasons. Neither of them really want to be there so they hatch a plan to run off together and get out of their respective costumes. They have a pretty hilarious encounter with some law enforcement personnel who will play a part later on in the story too.

Drew and Katie find themselves missing each other after that first interaction and soon find themselves going on a date. They can’t stand to be apart until they have to be and then the questions and doubt come into play. Are they really meant to be a couple?

This was just an ok read for me. I would have liked the relationship to develop much deeper emotionally before it did physically.

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Love Rinkside (The Playmakers Series) by G. K. Brady – Review by Charlene Pryke

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Love Rinkside (Playmakers)Love Rinkside by G.K. Brady
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

‘Love Rinkside’ by G.K Brady was such a fun read…

This is the story of Katie and Drew… who met randomly at a Halloween Costume party where they were both wearing ridiculously funny mascot costumes. Upon meeting they declared that they were both forever single but ended up in bed together where there hookups became much much more and it took another ridiculous costume to realise that their forever happy after could become a reality.

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Love Rinkside (The Playmakers Series) Audiobook by G. K. Brady – Review by Sunday Barnaby

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Love Rinkside by G.K. Brady

This was the first book I have read/listened to by this author, but I’m definitely going back for more. The Meet-Cute was hilarious and the story kept me entertained. I love that way this story is hockey adjacent- hockey is not the main focus of the storyline. The narration was excellent. Narrators Ryan Lee Dunlap and Shiloh James are both new to me. I see there are 7 more books in this series and I’m definitely going back to see how the other couples met.

Reviewed by @sunbarn

Love Rinkside (The Playmakers Series) by G. K. Brady – Review by Felicia Bates

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Love Rinkside (Playmakers)Love Rinkside by G.K. Brady
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

Love Rinkside is the only book I’ve read from the Playmakers series so far. I was expecting a light hearted romance but I wasn’t anticipating the wit and humor this author had to offer. As entertaining as I found this book, it wasn’t all laughs, the main characters were really realistic with true, complex personalities which made this story and the characters really relatable. Even though I hadn’t read any other books in the series, I never felt lost or confused reading this novella. It definitely sparked an interest in other characters and their storylines though!

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Love Rinkside (The Playmakers Series) Audiobook by G. K. Brady – Review by Megan Rea

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Love Rinkside (Playmakers)Love Rinkside by G.K. Brady
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

I absolutely devoured this book! I love Katie and Drew’s story and it is so relatable on so many levels…the insecurities (on both sides), the wondering if your feelings are too soon, the apprehension and fear in a new relationship…just all of it! This book has everything you are looking for: romance, spicy time, laugh-out-loud moments, pain, regret, redemption (in a mascot suit no less) and so much more! Brady did a fantastic job writing characters so believable. This is one of the best hockey romances I’ve read in awhile…and there isn’t much hockey in it 😉

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Love Rinkside (The Playmakers Series) by G. K. Brady – Review by Dawn Daughenbaugh

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Love Rinkside (Playmakers)Love Rinkside by G.K. Brady
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

4 Stars
Love Rinkside (The Playmakers Series) by G. K. Brady

Love Rinkside is part of The Playmakers Series and I absolutely loved reading it. It’s a Sports Romance that will have you turning the pages till the end. The characters are fully developed, relatable and complex, they bring the story to life. I loved how at times they had me laughing so hard it was hard to breathe. It’s a fast-paced story that is light hearted at times. Drew and Katie are great, both have life issues but one fun night and things might just be going good until a dog attack. He wants another date and she’s swore off men. Can these two have a relationship with a happy ending? I highly recommend reading this book to find out what happens next. I’m looking forward to reading more from this Author.

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Love Rinkside (The Playmakers Series) Audiobook by G. K. Brady – Review by Lorralei Hoerner

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5 Stars ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

Love Rinkside is a fun, sweet novella thats is part of the Playmakers series and such an enjoyable book to listen to. Perfect narration, the story flowed so easily and I didn’t want it to end! Drew and Katie are not looking for love in so many ways…and nothing like a Halloween costume party to start getting to know them.

Drew is all work when it comes to his IT business…focused and not looking into find a relationship. Katie sworn off men, sick of feeling used. When Drew and Katie have an interesting night at a costume party .. they decided to take a chance on a date. One date up there another things are spicy and steamy with the connections and deniable what happens when there is a little bit of bump in the road. When that develops into feelings, blurred lines … will that deter the connection between Drew and Katie… or bring them closer then they expected in so many good ways.

I definitely recommend this book to listen to. It was a great story and I look forward to listening to more of this series.

Love Rinkside (The Playmakers Series) by G. K. Brady – Review by Carrie Reed

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Love Rinkside (Playmakers)Love Rinkside by G.K. Brady
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

I love Drew and Katie, their relationship build up is entertaining and steamy. For two people who are against dating, they make an awfully sweet couple, with them trying to keep it a secret that they are seeing each other, I completely get the all of the misunderstandings. I am not sure Katie’s dog not liking Drew is really an obstacle have to tackle but, I was rolling with it. The ending is super sweet, I love that Drew put thought into his apology and explained why he chose what he did, because Katie is spicy! Eleven months later! Absolutely in love with the eleven months later portion and how their relationship has progressed.

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Love Rinkside (The Playmakers Series) Audiobook by G. K. Brady – Review by Andrea Lopez Salazar

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Love Rinkside (Playmakers)Love Rinkside by G.K. Brady

Love Rinkside by G.K Brady
5 stars

Loved the storyline, very cute romantic read. I though the beginning was funny and cute and would lead to somewhere, especially when they got caught by the cops not once but twice!!!
Drew seems like he is hooked on work and hockey, Katie is on a manhating mission due to the fact that she has been unlucky, and her last boyfriend used her for his own personal reasons.

Both are falling for each other but not sure how the other one feels. Of course, I’m not going to ruin it and tell how it ends but this book definitely had me in my feels. Funny, cute and all the right romance to make it a perfect cozy read.

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Love Rinkside (The Playmakers Series) by G. K. Brady – Review by Kelli Harper

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Love Rinkside (Playmakers)Love Rinkside by G.K. Brady
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

This book is very cute. The meeting between Drew and Katie is hysterical and had me laughing for the first chapter of this Novella. This is a spinoff of the Playmakers series (which I have not read and now must go read). I was not lost or in any way confused about the storyline and the characters.
This book was a quick, cute and funny read and I will definitely be going to get the rest of the series.

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Love Rinkside (The Playmakers Series) by G. K. Brady – Review by Elizabeth Sanchez

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Love Rinkside (Playmakers)Love Rinkside by G.K. Brady
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Love Rinkside is the first I’ve read in this series, The Playmakers, but I loved it, so I’m sure I’ll go back and read others. This book is a perfect rom-com story. The beginning is hilarious and the laughs kept coming. Both Drew and Katie were wonderfully written and likeable. The supporting characters are well developed and give a preview of the other books. The ending was perfect, it was both funny and sweet. I like how the author built their lovable dogs into the story.

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Love Rinkside (The Playmakers Series) Audiobook by G. K. Brady – Review by Robin Rankin

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Love Rinkside: A Spicy Hidden Identity Hockey Romance Novella (The Playmakers Series)

If you’re looking for an entertaining book to distract you on your commute or whenever you listen to books I suggest you get this one.

Katie and Drew’s initial meeting had me giggling at first then the picture of what was described had me laughing out loud. Their story was a cute one and I throughly enjoyed listening to it to get me through my work day.

The narrators Ryan Lee Dunlap and Shiloh James did a great job bringing Katie and Drew’s story to life. This was the first time listening to either one of them but will definitely look for more book they narrate.

This was not my introduction to Ms. Brady or this series and this is not the last time I will be reading her

Love Rinkside (The Playmakers Series) by G. K. Brady – Review by Amy Sprau

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Love Rinkside (Playmakers)Love Rinkside by G.K. Brady
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

This has to be one of the funniest romances I have read in a while! The entire book is filled with humor, but sizzling heat between Drew and Katie. The whole mascot idea was hysterical. I think my favorite part of the book was the way these characters actually met. It was a quick read and I didn’t want to put it down. It is a novella, but not having read the other Playmakers books, I felt like I didn’t miss out on anything, but I will definitely be adding all other Playmakers books to my list!

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Love Rinkside (The Playmakers Series) by G. K. Brady – Review by Devon Pulliam

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Love Rinkside (Playmakers)Love Rinkside by G.K. Brady
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

Kate and Drew meet under the most comical of circumstances. One dressed up like a male appendage and one as a Banana Slug! Under the disguise of the costumes they hit it off.

Once revealing who they actually were to each other they quickly discovered they have the same group of friends. Swearing off relationships right out the gate they more or less went their own way.

When a chance meeting at the dog park had them running into one another the sparks were there. Will they be able to connect and get thru to one another and keep the humor they hit it off with?

This is my first book by this author and the first in this series and I am already searching for more and wanting more.

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Love Rinkside (The Playmakers Series) Audiobook by G. K. Brady – Review by Cindy Mayberry

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This story starts out so funny. In a place where you could actually believe what you are reading. Meeting at a Halloween party, Drew and Katie have no interest in meeting a partner. But yet their costumes draw them together. Causing shenanigans to commence. From there the story keeps you reading as you don’t want to miss a thing. I will give no Spoilers as this is a Must read! I will tell you unexpected and unwanted romance is in the story along with Hockey.The author has once again brought forth an outstanding series. This one just adds to the fun and laughter. The story is fast paced and one of my favorites in this series. I look forward to reading more from this author.

Love Rinkside (The Playmakers Series) Audiobook by G. K. Brady – Review by M Policicchio

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Drew didn’t want to be at this Halloween party.  He especially didn’t want to be at this Halloween party dressed as a banana slug.  But there he was, at least he found a nice place to hide and it had a stash of decent beverages.  Then when she came crashing into his quiet, Drew wasn’t sure what or who she was but he was instantaneously intrigued by her.  

 

Katie knew she wasn’t ready, if she ever was going to be ready, for a new relationship after that last one.  He was a complete jerk.  It was fine, Katie was very happy living in Singledom.  She even told that to the giant banana slug.  He was good with it.  He felt the same.  When Katie and “Sammy the Slug” decided they had enough of the party and wanted to escape, they did so only knowing the fake names they had given to each other.  All the fun they were having on their grand adventure escaping the dreaded party came to a screeching halt when the red and blue lights flashed. 

 

When Katie and Drew found out who the other was, they realized that they had been in each other’s orbits for several years but never quite made any connections.  Drew and Katie tried to be friends.  But the chemistry was too much.  They both knew what each wanted out of this situationship.  They had both said it the night of the Halloween party, happy in Singleville, not looking to move.  Giving into their desires, they lit it up.  

 

The problem with thinking that you know what another person wants is that you really don’t know.  As Katie and Drew fought their feelings for each other, fought the pull to find out if the other one wanted more than just casual, fought their own insecurities and ghosts, trouble brewed.  When the trouble bubbled over, there were broken hearts all over.  When Drew figures out that he can’t live without Katie, can an over the top grand gesture heal what was broken by some careless words?  

 

Plug your headphones in (or charge them) and listen to this captivating story!!  Laugh, love, and get covered in dog hair along with these engaging characters!!  Highly recommended for all the hockey lovers out there. 

Love Rinkside (The Playmakers Series) by G. K. Brady – Review by Meghan Lee-Mueller

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Love Rinkside (Playmakers)Love Rinkside by G.K. Brady
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

I love that this book was a quick read. It had me hooked from the beginning and I didn’t want it to end. If you’re looking for a fun meet-cute with a nice flow, this is the book for you. Even though this book is part of a series, it could definitely be read as a stand alone as well.

The characters pull you in from the beginning. I was hooked instantly. This book has it all. Comedy, romance, antics, chemistry, adventure, and so much more.

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Love Rinkside (The Playmakers Series) Audiobook by G. K. Brady – Review by Shelly Kittell

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5/5 stars

So sweet, I guess these are now called meet cute romances. Oh, so adorable that I felt a cavity form. I loved these two together. An adventure that brought them together for a sweet romance. The chemistry was fun and playful. I found myself giggling out loud. My grandson kept asking what’s funny. I can’t tell a 10 yr old boy why I’m laughing at a romance. It’s a quick read that’s very entertaining. Great writing and wonderful characters. I was so glad to have had headphones on the whole time because this story is also a bit of spicy. Oh my, it made a jalepeno seem mild. I loved the flirting and the steam. An absolute must listen to. An awesome audio if you’re home alone cleaning, etc.

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Love Rinkside (The Playmakers Series) by G. K. Brady – Review by Crystal Jimmo

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Love Rinkside (Playmakers)Love Rinkside by G.K. Brady
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

I absolutely enjoyed reading this book. The Halloween party and it’s shenanigans following had me laughing so hard I had tears coming out. Drew and Katie make an adorable couple and I was rooting for them the entire time. I was hoping that they would work everything out and that Kate’s Chow-mix pupper would come to love Drew. It was a really good read and a good pallet cleanser between books. G.K. did a wonderful job creating her characters, and this awesome world of hockey. I can’t wait to get my hands on the rest of the series!

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