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Power Play (Astoria Bay Thunder Book 1) by CJ Cartwright – Review by Kaitlynn Taylor

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Power Play (Astoria Bay Thunder #1)Power Play by C.J. Cartwright
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Power Play (Astoria Bay Thunder Book 1)
By CJ Cartwright

5-stars

I absolutely loved this second chance romance read, I’m always a huge fan of hockey romance reads, something about all of the confident/cocky players does it for me.

Right from the get go I was hooked, I was instantly intrigued by the characters and couldn’t wait to find out all about them. This is one of those books that I was able to read in one sitting as I couldn’t bring myself to stop reading.

This author managed to create so many dynamic characters, both main and secondary, and now that I’ve finished this book I will impatiently wait for the rest of the series! If you are looking for a great second chance romance read look no further this is the one for you!

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Power Play (Astoria Bay Thunder Book 1) by CJ Cartwright – Review by Shelly Kittell

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Power Play (Astoria Bay Thunder #1)Power Play by C.J. Cartwright
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

This was an excellent second-chance romance book. Brynn and Levi get their chance to see if they can rekindle the love they missed out on when they were younger. Of course, there are a few problems to tackle. Loved the characters. They each had little parts of them that I could relate to. I loved the hockey theme. I grew up in Denver and went to some DU games. There was nothing like some college hockey. The plot was excellent for me as an older reader that has had a few chances at love. I love the series and will be looking forward to reading more. Hit the click button and read it. You will love it too.

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Power Play (Astoria Bay Thunder Book 1) by CJ Cartwright – Review by Rayne East

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Power Play (Astoria Bay Thunder #1)Power Play by C.J. Cartwright
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

Second chance hockey romance
This is Levi and Brynn’s story about a second chance at romance. I really enjoyed the banter between the team mates and Brynn and Tia. The writing is good and the author took time to develop the characters. Even though it was a quick read for me, the story didn’t feel rushed. This is book 1 in the series and has created a wonderful start for the rest of the series. Looking forward to book 2.

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Power Play (Astoria Bay Thunder Book 1) by CJ Cartwright – Review by Lorrene Huisman

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Power Play (Astoria Bay Thunder #1)Power Play by C.J. Cartwright
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

I really enjoyed this book with a passion of my own! I am a big sports fan, and hockey is one of the things that fuel my soul truly. I couldn’t help but love how this story went about as well as the characters, they were real and brought the story to life, it was very enjoyable from start to finish!

For me, I had a strong love affair for cheering for Brynn and Levi. They struck out and lost the game with each other in the past, but you could see old feelings die hard within each other. I loved how Levi was written, hockey orientated, but yet he had walls that were crumbling down when near Brynn. And same with Brynn, things were not dead for either, they both had to realize what they had, wasn’t truly gone.

I loved how the author wrote this, there were hardships and emotions within these pages, ad you really felt for both these characters and their surrounding elements. The story was a good paced read and it was very realistic. And it made my heart cry, smile, sizzle with excitement, and even gasp time to time. I loved this one and I will certainly recommend this book again and again!

The author wrote a free spirited book and brought to life with amazing characters as well. I enjoyed their writing style, and how the story went, not too fast, and certainly not slow. Just right. Highly recommend this awesome story/book and of course such a talented author as this one!

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Power Play (Astoria Bay Thunder Book 1) by CJ Cartwright – Review by Bobbi Wagner

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Power Play (Astoria Bay Thunder #1)Power Play by C.J. Cartwright
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

This is a second chance romance story that I enjoyed from beginning to end. This is a well written story about what happens when your true love leaves but then what happens when they decide to come back. Will things be the same? Will fate step in and this couple get a second chance at love? I enjoyed being pulled into the story by the characters. They are relatable, kept the story engaging and truly brought the story to life. Their chemistry is great throughout the story as well as their growth. They made the story easy and entertaining to read. Brynn and Levi are great characters that brought the story to life. You have steamy characters and a hockey sports romance story, what more could you ask for. I really enjoyed this book. I highly recommend this book.

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Power Play (Astoria Bay Thunder Book 1) by CJ Cartwright – Review by Lorralei Hoerner

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Power Play (Astoria Bay Thunder #1)Power Play by C.J. Cartwright
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟Swoon worthy read. I love curling up to a second chance sports romance that is full of sizzle but also had some definite laugh out loud moments. Brynn is a photographer who needs a fresh start and lands in Astoria Bay. Levi is the captain of the hockey team that never forgot his first love. When a chance encounter pull them together can Levi and Brynn hash out old feelings on a summer love long ago and rekindle what was?

I love this story from beginning to end. If you are a romance lover like me you definitely will not be disappointed. The story just flows so easily and this book was hard to put down. I also loved Brynn’s best friend, Via. She totally made me laugh and love her wit! Highly recommended!

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Power Play ( Astoria Bay Thunder book 1) by CJ Cartwright – Review by Jules Herbert

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Power Play (Astoria Bay Thunder #1)Power Play by C.J. Cartwright
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

I absolutely loved reading the story of Levi Fawkes, Captain of the Astoria Bay Thunder and Brynn Mackintosh, a very talented photographer. They were each others first loves over 10 years ago and neither really left that love behind them, even when life took them in different directions.
By a total fluke a radio competition sees them meeting again and then a work opportunity for Brynn sees them working together where it becomes very obvious their off the charts chemistry is still there. Levi wonders if they can recapture what was lost to them years ago, while at the same time Brynn wants to run scared fearing if it didn’t work it truly would break her this time. This is a fantastic start to what I believe is going to be such a fun steamy series filled with wonderful characters that I just can’t wait to read more about. Bring on book 2 I say!!

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Power Play (Astoria Bay Thunder Book 1) by CJ Cartwright – Review by Piper Foster

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Power Play (Astoria Bay Thunder #1)Power Play by C.J. Cartwright
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

Astoria Bay is Z sports romance. Photographer Brynn needs to pay her bills and is hired for a calender shoot. Thing pick up a quick pace from here. Hot heat, passion rekindle of a the past. The realtionships are really well developed and you can see connections.

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Power Play (Astoria Bay Thunder Book 1) by CJ Cartwright – Review by Tracy Wilkin

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Power Play (Astoria Bay Thunder #1)Power Play by C.J. Cartwright
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

I do love discovering new authors and getting to sink a new series. This story was a fine one. It had all toe goodness, a little naughtiness, and a lot of sexiness. Chemistry and charisma were but a couple of traits that these characters possessed. The sexual connection was brow raising and breath shortening. A true witty delight it was to read and get to know these stubborn but oh so lovable cast. I mean, who doesn’t love a good, steamy story with sin and second chances. And being about sport is just about perfect for me. It sang to me. Intelligently written and exciting to read, Power Play will crank the motor and leave you 100% satisfied. 4 stars.

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Power Play (Astoria Bay Thunder Book 1) by CJ Cartwright – Review by Michelle Collier

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Power Play (Astoria Bay Thunder #1)Power Play by C.J. Cartwright
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

This is the first book in the Astoria Bay Thunder series. If this is what can be expected from this series, well I am so excited! This was such a great book. Brynn is trying to get on her feet after her divorce. Levi is the captain of the local professional hockey team. When they reconnect will they find the love still there or will it have faded over time?

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Power Play (Astoria Bay Thunder Book 1) by CJ Cartwright – Review by Angela Packard

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Power Play (Astoria Bay Thunder #1)Power Play by C.J. Cartwright
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Getting out of a failed marriage, Brynn throws a dart at the map and ends up in Astoria Bay to make a new start. Putting her photography first for a change she barely makes the rent, but refuses to go back to her family in shame. Winning tickets to the town’s NHL team gives Brynn a chance to immerse herself in some local community. She gets called down to make a charity shot during half time where she was flustered and hits the captain in the balls with the stick.
Levi is the captain of the Astoria Bay NHL team. His media profiles give away nothing personal. Brynn and Levi both feel as if they know each other from another time, could it be? This was a great second chance romance. There were steamy scenes and laugh out lout scenes. Looking forward to meeting more of the team in the upcoming stories.

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Power Play (Astoria Bay Thunder Book 1) by CJ Cartwright

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Power Play (Astoria Bay Thunder Book 1) by CJ Cartwright
Genre – Contemporary Romance, Steamy Romance, Sports Romance
Page Count – 240 Pages
Cover Designer – Kasmit Covers
Levi Fawkes knows hockey, and not much else. As the captain of the Astoria Bay Thunder, his eyes are always locked on the goal. He’s perpetually unlucky in love and he’s been burned more times than he cares to count, but he’s determined to find his successes on the ice… not off it.
Recently divorced and looking for a new kind of freedom, Brynn Mackintosh is ready for a fresh start in a new city. For too many years, her dreams have been sidelined to suit someone else’s goals. But not anymore! Making a life for herself as a photographer is a chance to carve out her own path, and she won’t let anything stand in her way.
On a whim, Brynn calls into a local radio show and wins a ticket to a home game for the Astoria Bay Thunder. She’s not a big hockey fan, but a new life means taking chances. What she doesn’t know is that she’s about to hit her past…. square in the balls.
With chemistry that melts the ice and a second-chance to do things right, will Levi and Brynn find the happiness they crave in each other or will the wounds of the past be too much to overcome?
Power Play is a full-length, contemporary hockey romance novel and book one in the Astoria Bay Thunder series by CJ Cartwright. Scorching chemistry, exquisite care, and all the feels will make you fall in love with Levi and Brynn and the boys of the Astoria Bay Thunder.

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CJ Cartwright is a corporate minion by day, voracious reader & romance author by night. She writes spicy contemporary romance with a particular interest in sports romance, romantic comedies, and stories with a strong redemption arc

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Genre- Contemporary Romance, Steamy Romance, Sports Romance
Page Count – 240 pages
Cover Designer – Kasmit Covers
Levi Fawkes knows hockey, and not much else. As the captain of the Astoria Bay Thunder, his eyes are always locked on the goal. He’s perpetually unlucky in love and he’s been burned more times than he cares to count, but he’s determined to find his successes on the ice… not off it.
Recently divorced and looking for a new kind of freedom, Brynn Mackintosh is ready for a fresh start in a new city. For too many years, her dreams have been sidelined to suit someone else’s goals. But not anymore! Making a life for herself as a photographer is a chance to carve out her own path, and she won’t let anything stand in her way.
On a whim, Brynn calls into a local radio show and wins a ticket to a home game for the Astoria Bay Thunder. She’s not a big hockey fan, but a new life means taking chances. What she doesn’t know is that she’s about to hit her past…. square in the balls.
With chemistry that melts the ice and a second chance to do things right, will Levi and Brynn find the happiness they crave in each other or will the wounds of the past be too much to overcome?
Power Play is a full-length, contemporary hockey romance novel and book one in the Astoria Bay Thunder series by CJ Cartwright. Scorching chemistry, exquisite care, and all the feels will make you fall in love with Levi and Brynn and the boys of the Astoria Bay Thunder.

Power Play: 39 Juniper Court (The Juniper Court Series) by Lainie Suzanne – Review by Jenni Bishop

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Power Play: 39 Juniper Court (The Juniper Court Series)Power Play: 39 Juniper Court by Lainie Suzanne
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Power Play: 39 Juniper Court (The Juniper Court Series) by Lainie Suzanne and is another great book to this series. It was great to see a book about a couple in their fifties, who are regular working folk who are flawed just like the rest of us, learning how to reconnect the spark in their romance after being married and raising their kids. Curiosity is a wonderous thing, so when Nina shares with her husband, they come together to explore their unknown needs in a loving and safe environment and the sexy fun times begin.

Lainie has written this story with great humour and plenty of sizzling heat. You will laugh so much you will cry.

Reviewed by @jennadb

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