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Body Checked (Astoria Bay Thunder Book 2) by CJ Cartwright – Review by Angela Shirley

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Body Checked (Astoria Bay Thunder #2)Body Checked by C.J. Cartwright
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

Bridger has the reputation of the playboy hockey star, and he is happy with that, the self-proclaimed bachelor but when his persona is affecting his career, he become more adamant to try and shed the fast life image and concentrate on growing up and being much more. So, when he is asked to set up a team charity calendar, how hard can it be?

Tia has had enough of rich playboys, after the last one tried to destroy her, she is wanting a quiet life, until she is plunged into the world of hockey. Her boss is shooting the calendar for the Astoria Bay Hockey Team and when she runs into Bridger her world goes slightly off centre, the chemistry between them is great but he irritates the crap out of her and he is in the “Playboy” category which she is wanting to stay away from, but can she?

I love a good hockey story, and this does not disappoint, the interaction between the main character is great to read. I love a good frenemies story and the chemistry between these two is electric, with the insecurities that comes from both main characters just adds another dimension in to a great story. I loved that this book can be read as stand alone within the series and I can guarantee that I will be reading more in this series and by this author.

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

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

Well well well, I never thought I would be into a hockey romance. But here I am, into a hockey romance.

If you are looking for that long lost love and old flames rekindled you’ve got it! Right here!

We have our main leading woman Brynn coming to terms with her recent divorce. To live HER dream and not her ex husband’s dream!

This series has me hooked and I will definitely be continuing with this!

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Body Checked (Astoria Bay Thunder Book 2) by CJ Cartwright – Review by Michelle Collier

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Body Checked (Astoria Bay Thunder #2)Body Checked by C.J. Cartwright
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

This is the 2nd book in the Astoria Bay Thunder Series and it is as good if not better than the first one. I love that this book takes place during the same time frame as the first book but you get to see so much more of what was going on. Tia seems so outrageous but there is so much more there than anyone realizes. Bridger has always been a bit of a bad boy until this last candle puts his job in jeopardy. Will Tia and Bridger bring the best or the worst out in each other? What happens when all the secrets come out? You might keep a fire extinguisher handy cause the chemistry between these two might set the pages on fire.

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Body Checked (Astoria Bay Thunder Book 2) by CJ Cartwright – Review by Stephanie Chapman

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Body Checked (Astoria Bay Thunder #2)Body Checked by C.J. Cartwright
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

To overcome a past that has your reputation in question is difficult. Bridger McKelty is a professional hockey player for the Astoria Bay Thunder. He is a self-avowed bachelor and recognized as having a different woman with him at every public event. However, his luck has run out with bad media headlines and going through a slump during games. He undergoes a whole life makeover and comes up with an idea for a team calendar for a fundraiser event.

Tia Ferris has agreed to accompany her friend Brynn to a photoshoot. Tia has just lost her job because of incriminating photographs taken by her ex-boyfriend, Jonas Logie. When she left him, he promised she would be nothing without him. Every job Tia has worked at, Jonas has somehow infiltrated, and she is terminated. Now, seeking employment, nobody seems willing to hire her. Little does she know she is about to meet someone who will have her breaking her own rules.

Bridger seriously seems sincere with having Tia’s best interests at heart. Her problem with trust seems to be a barrier, and he is exceedingly patient with her on and off feelings for him. My favorite part of the book was his impulsive first date. To avoid spoilers, I can’t describe it, but I am sure it will make readers laugh.

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Body Checked (Astoria Bay Thunder Book 2) by CJ Cartwright – Review by Whitney Morrison

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Saved by Love (Bellevue Bullies #7)Saved by Love by Toni Aleo
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

This book was so freaking good! Callie and Evan were absolutely perfect for each other and I loved following their journey. I loved seeing more of Nicos relationship with Callie it really warmed my heart. Evans parents were also equally amazing. Both Evan and Callie have their struggles and demons but are still wonderful people just looking for the thing they are missing.

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Saved by Love (Bellevue Bullies Book 7) by Toni Aleo – Review by Whitney Morrison

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Saved by Love (Bellevue Bullies #7)Saved by Love by Toni Aleo
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

This book was so freaking good! Callie and Evan were absolutely perfect for each other and I loved following their journey. I loved seeing more of Nicos relationship with Callie it really warmed my heart. Evans parents were also equally amazing. Both Evan and Callie have their struggles and demons but are still wonderful people just looking for the thing they are missing.

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Body Checked (Astoria Bay Thunder Book 2) by CJ Cartwright – Review by Kerry Baker

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Body Checked (Astoria Bay Thunder #2)Body Checked by C.J. Cartwright
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

This is another great book in such an entertaining series. I loved the characters in this book and the connection they shared. The banter between then was fun and convincing.
I loved the overall flow of this story. It all progressed so well and you could clearly see the over arching development. This is a great book and I can’t wait for the next.

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Body Checked (Astoria Bay Thunder Book 2) by CJ Cartwright – Review by Christie Mitchum

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Body Checked (Astoria Bay Thunder #2)Body Checked by C.J. Cartwright
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

Body Checked is the second book in the Astoria Bay Thunder series, and as with the first book, I loved it!!!

This time Bridger and Tia are sharing their road to HEA with us. They were introduced to us in the first book. Bridger is a teammate of Levi’s, and Tia is Brynn’s best friend. The fireworks between them were evident in the first book. Now, we get to see what was really happening that weekend of the calendar photo shoot. Levi and Brynn obviously weren’t the only ones having extra fun.

Bridger and Tia are both trying to change the course of their present lives due to mistakes in their pasts. So, hooking up wouldn’t be such a great idea, but the sexual chemistry is just too much to resist. They agree to a no strings, purely physical fling for just the weekend. Who knew the pull would go much deeper than just sex? Would they be able to overcome their pasts to have a happy future together?

Both Bridger and Tia made some really bad decisions in their pasts, and both are still paying for them, although Tia’s situation is more sinister. Both are complete opposites of Levi and Brynn, but they had the same kind hearts as their teammate and best friend. I really enjoyed getting to know them better. They were both complex and complicated, and I loved how Cartwright peeled back each layer with perfect timing.

Cartwright does indicate that parts of the storyline correlate with the first book, but there is also a good bit of the story that occurs before and after that weekend. In addition, it was interesting witnessing the weekend through their eyes. As with the first book, the author completely pulled me in and I was under her spell until the very last page. Looking forward to more in the series!

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Power Play (Astoria Bay Thunder Book 1) by CJ Cartwright – Review by Christie Mitchum

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

I’m a sucker for second chance romances, and I LOVED this one by CJ Cartwright!

Levi and Brynn were once star-crossed lovers, and they were destined for a wonderful life together. But, circumstances and some manipulation by others, ended their romance ended ten years ago. They were just young two kids on the cusp of adulthood. Despite the heartbreak, they both thought that first love would diminish with time, but when the two inadvertently meet again, they quickly realize how very wrong they were. As they spend time together, and those old feelings flare again, could this be a new start for them?

Brynn and Levi are the type of characters I fall for hook, line, and sinker. Brynn has been looking for her own freedom for a long time, just not from her ex-husband, but her family as well. None of them believed she could be independent and follow her dreams. Despite all of that, she proved them wrong. I admired her perseverance and determination to achieve her goals.

Levi, himself, had a tough life but in a different sense than Brynn did. But, just like her, he was determined to make his dreams of becoming a pro hockey player a reality. Both had such wonderful hearts, I could really see why they were so perfect together.

My favorite books are those that completely capture your attention, the ones that you can’t stop reading until you reach the end, but hate telling the characters good-bye. I loved the story that Cartwright gave me. It was the perfect balance of steam and an emotional romance, complete with a great cast of secondary characters.

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Power Play (Astoria Bay Thunder Book 1) by CJ Cartwright – Review by Amanda LaMiller

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

Power Play: A Second Chance Hockey Romance (Astoria Bay Thunder Book 1) by CJ Cartwright was a complete hit for me. I am all about the second chance romances, combined that with sports and you have me hooked. From the first chapter I was rooting for Brynn and Levi. CJ did an amazing job bringing the characters to life, I felt like I was there and apart of the team. After heartbreak and years apart how do you trust your first love again, is it even possible to let go of the past? There were so many will they wont they moments I was on the edge of my seat. I devoured this book and the second in the series in one night. This is a must read.

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Body Checked (Astoria Bay Thunder Book 2) by CJ Cartwright – Review by Amanda LaMiller

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Body Checked (Astoria Bay Thunder #2)Body Checked by C.J. Cartwright
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Body Checked: A Frenemies-to-Lovers Hockey Romance by CJ Cartwright is the send book in the Astoria Bay Thunder series. Playboy Bridger is struggling with his image and is about to lose the career he has worked his whole life for. Tia is trying to pick up her life once again after losing her job due to her playboy ex who is trying to ruin her life. She decides what could be better than to help her best friend with a hockey photo shoot for charity.
When Tia and Brody meet its instant chemistry and decide to give themselves a weekend of fun, but is a weekend really enough??
This was a new series for me and I have to admit I couldn’t put it down. While you don’t need to read the first in the series it does fill in a bit of wholes and is where Bridger and Tia are first introduced to readers. This was a fun read and I read the first two in a day. I can’t wait to move on to the next!

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Saved by Love (Bellevue Bullies Book 7) by Toni Aleo – Review by Dawn Daughenbaugh

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Saved by Love (Bellevue Bullies #7)Saved by Love by Toni Aleo
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

5 Stars
Saved by Love (Bellevue Bullies Book 7) by Toni Aleo

Saved by Love is the seventh book in Bellevue Bullies series. This is a wonderfully written story that will definitely have your emotions all over the place. I suggest grabbing some kleenex you will definitely need some. This is a fairly new author to me and holy cow I was expecting to be hooked so quickly. Although this can be read as a standalone I’m definitely going to go check out the other books in this series. This author knocked it out of the park with this one her style of writing and attention to detail along with her creative characters that are relatable and fully developed wow. I wasn’t prepared for the emotional rollercoaster ride this story takes you on but man oh man its totally worth a few tears. I absolutely loved Evan and Callie’s story . He’s struggling with mental health issues and she’s a fierce gymnast who is determined to to help Evan . These two are just amazing together. I don’t want to give to much away. I highly recommend reading this book to find out what happens next. I can’t wait to read more from this Author.

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Saved by Love (Bellevue Bullies Book 7) by Toni Aleo – Review by Angela Shirley

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Saved by Love (Bellevue Bullies #7)Saved by Love by Toni Aleo
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

Evan Alder is one of the Alder greats within the hockey world, although Evan is not as confident as his twin brother so decides for his mental health to medically retire from Hockey. With this decision done he then looks at what does he really want. So, when he decides to go to school and become a sports therapist, he has anxiety where this is the right path for him.

When he arrives he is then assigned the RA position in the Hockey house which is giving him anxiety but also he is assigned as the sports therapist to the Gymnastics team, the only problem is he has no clue about the sport, but as time goes on he does both jobs to his best ability but when a certain girl catches his eye, can he keep the job and his love life separate?

Callie has struggled to get where she is and being enrolled into one of the top schools for gymnastics, so when the new term starts in walks someone, she thought she would ever see, Evan Alder. Although Evan has been a fantasy to her for years as her “dad” plays with his twin brother, so she must walk carefully regarding pursuing him, until they see him running and then all bets are off and Callie declares to the girls that he is hers for the taking.

As Evan and Callie get closer can they maintain a relationship or will other factors knock them off course.

This is the first book I have read in this series or by the author and I can confirm that this can be read as a stand-alone book, although it has piqued my interest to read the series from the beginning and the other spin off series to see how the other characters got together.

The two main characters were brilliantly developed, and I like the fact that the main male character struggled with his mental health and issues which normally are portrayed by female characters in books. The chemistry between the two of them charged off the page and was crafted beautifully within the story. I loved the way that Callie’s life starts off rough and with her sister’s sheer grit and determination to get her were she is has given Callie and great role model to follow and then with Nico’s fatherly protection it was lovely to finally see her have love in both a relationship and family. The story was well developed and flowed easily and held my interest until the end.

I look forward to reading more books by this author and hopefully add a few more book boyfriends to my ever-growing list.

Saved by Love (Bellevue Bullies Book 7) by Toni Aleo – Review by Angelina Frazzini

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Saved by Love (Bellevue Bullies #7)Saved by Love by Toni Aleo
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

This book is book seven of the series. It can be read as a standalone. This is the first book I’ve read by this author.

Evan prioritized himself over the sport he loves more than anything. Now retired from the NHL, Evan is going home and he’s going to work on his mental health. Going home leads him to the University of Bellevue and essentially to Callie. Callie knows what it’s like to have a limited number of people on your side. She makes it a point to show others the kind of care that her sister showed her. When she meets Evan, she is determined to be there for him.

I really enjoyed this book. The characters were so relatable. Real people with real problems. I also liked that Evan’s struggle with his mental health and him prioritizing it was shown. People think men have to be all tough all the time and that’s not realistic. I really enjoyed these characters together and now need to read the rest of the series!

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Saved by Love (Bellevue Bullies Book 7) by Toni Aleo – Review by Angela Hayes

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Saved by Love (Bellevue Bullies #7)Saved by Love by Toni Aleo
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

 

4 Stars

 

Saved by Love is the seventh book in the Bellevue Bullies series by Toni Aleo. How have I not heard o this author before now? OMG, I have been missing out- but not anymore. After getting this little taste I will definitely be going back to read all the books she has already released on her catalogue, as well as keeping an eye out for any new releases.
This is the seventh book in a series, and even though it could be read as a standalone, I get the feeling that it would be an even better reading experience if I’d read the previous books in the series before starting on this one.
This is an emotional new adult sports romance, a bit of a friends to lovers with drama, struggles, challenges, mental health issues, banter, touching scenes, connection, finding yourself/finding purpose again, friendship, support, and also about finding love unexpectedly.
This Evan and Callie’s story. And what a story they have to tell. They are so well developed with their own unique personalities, quirks, flaws, and inner struggles- that made them so realistic, and entirely relatable. I was completely invested in them and the outcome of their story. Their story tugged at my heartstrings. Especially Evan’s struggles with his mental health.
So glad I stumbled on this author- I can’t wait to explore the rest of her work/s.
Happy reading!

Thank you, Toni Aleo!

 

Reviewed by @angelahayes

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Saved by Love (Bellevue Bullies Book 7) by Toni Aleo – Review by Tara Johnson Barnes

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Saved by Love (Bellevue Bullies #7)Saved by Love by Toni Aleo
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Callie is a girl with a heart of gold. As Bellevue’s star gymnast she is fiercely driven. When she lays eyes on Evan Alder for the first time, she knows that she will do anything to get to know him. As she is watching him and the rest of his team jog past their dorm room many of Callie’s teammates also spot Evan and think he’s dreamy. Callie decides to call dibs on him though because she spotted him first.

What Callie does not see is that Evan Adler is a broken man. Evan has given up his NHL career to focus on his mental health. By his own definition, Evan is a worthless failure unable to live up to great Adler hockey legacy. He has failed himself and let his whole family down. These are the thoughts that Evan cannot drive out of his head, the inner demons that he battles with everyday.

Callie gets her chance to know Evan when she hurts her ankle, and he must tape it up for her. Callie is determined to take a shot at love with Evan. Will Evan ever feel good enough to get past his inner demons? Will Callie’s love and patience be enough?

A beautifully written story about how love can truly conquer all. I loved how the author tackled the issue of mental health and the inner demons that many of us struggle with daily as we doubt our own worth. It shows how even those that seemingly have everything going for them also struggle with the feelings of failure, rejection, and low self worth. I highly recommend!

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Saved by Love (Bellevue Bullies Book 7) by Toni Aleo – Review by Angela Renee Diaz

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Saved by Love (Bellevue Bullies #7)Saved by Love by Toni Aleo
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Callie is attracted to Evan at first sight. She gives him space to allow him to get to know her and he falls in love with her. Callie has been through a lot as well as Evan but both have very supportive family members. I say Callie open Evan’s mind she broaden his prescriptive which is very positive. I loved this book can’t wait to read more.

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Saved by Love (Bellevue Bullies Book 7) by Toni Aleo – Review by Crystal Jimmo

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Saved by Love (Bellevue Bullies #7)Saved by Love by Toni Aleo
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Wow! Just wow. This book seriously made me have all the feelings. This book was just fantastically written and beautifully done! Meeting Evan and Callie just makes me want to wrap myself around them and protect them from every bad thing that’s ever happened. Evan walking away from Hockey to preserve his mental health spoke thousands of words to me. Mental health isn’t usually written so well, but this author took it and ran with it and did a phenomenal job. Callie is a head strong, go getter kind of gal. She tries her hardest to be the best and sometimes being the best isn’t all that great. Watching Calle’s and Evans relationship blossom was amazing. It felt like it wasn’t rushed, it was well paced, and came together beautifully. I’m highly recommending this book to my friends because I know they need to read it too and feel all the feelings I felt!

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Saved by Love (Bellevue Bullies Book 7) by Toni Aleo – Review by stephanie nicole

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Saved by Love (Bellevue Bullies #7)Saved by Love by Toni Aleo
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

I have just one word for this book….AMAZING. Having never read any part of this series I was originally worried about starting with book seven. However put author provides just amazing characters and details, that even with the cross over characters the story just seemed to click into place. This story was so sweet and definitely knew how to pull on the heart strings. Personally I just really loved it as a whole and I look forward to going back and reading the rest of the series.

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Saved by Love (Bellevue Bullies Book 7) by Toni Aleo – Review by Rosanna Ingram

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Saved by Love (Bellevue Bullies #7)Saved by Love by Toni Aleo
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Evan has returned to school after stepping away from his hockey career to focus on his mental health. (Kudos to the author for tackling this difficult and overlooked subject). He takes a position as a training for the female gymnastics team. This is where he meets Callie. Callie is a gymnast. She is a fierce character that loves those close to her with all she has. Callie has had a crush on Evan for years…and now he’s part of her team’s staff. She knows that she wants to get to know him and be a part of his life.

Their relationship is filled with understanding, support, and a love that most strive for. While coming to terms with his own struggles and finding a way to work on his own mental health, he finds that Callie is in his corner as his biggest supporter. These two melted my heart and I could feel the emotions coming off the page. This series has had many great couples…but these two are probably my favorite!

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Saved by Love (Bellevue Bullies Book 7) by Toni Aleo – Review by Vanessa Watts

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Saved by Love (Bellevue Bullies #7)Saved by Love by Toni Aleo
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

This book was amazing from start to finish. The characters are amazing and there is so much depth to them. Plus tackling a hard issue like mental health and for a man to handle it is almost unheard of and yet so realistic and beautifully portrayed.

Evan Adler thought he had it all until it all came crashing down. After medically retiring from the NHL to deal with his mental health issues he moves to his hometown and becomes a physical trainer for the girls gymnastics team. Now this is where Callie enters the picture, as the Universities star gymnast, she fatefully lands in the hands of Evan to tape her ankle. Callie’s fierce love and unending support are the rays of sunshine Evan has needed to clear out his black days. Together they can do anything, even build the future they both envisioned!

I really loved this story of love, heartbreak and challenges to overcome. It is refreshing to break the stigma of male mental health issues and one this author has tackled with superior grace. This is book 7 in the series but they can all be read as single books. I recommend reading them all but if you have to choose then choose this one it is unforgettable!

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Saved by Love (Bellevue Bullies Book 7) by Toni Aleo – Review by Deb Robinson

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Saved by Love (Bellevue Bullies #7)Saved by Love by Toni Aleo
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Brilliantly Amazing… Heartfelt… Soulful

This is the first book I have read from this absolutely amazing and gifted author. She has a way of getting you deep into the soul of the characters. I had tears streaming down my face by her talent of creating such depth. I loved this book. Evan and Callie both struggle with issues that will unfold throughout the book. You will cheer these characters on and fall in love with them. The messages in this book were very poignant and spoke to me loudly. I needed to hear a lot of what the author was trying to get across. I am better emotionally for reading this book. I don’t usually read books twice but I believe with this one, I will do so when life is giving me lemons and I need to refocus. Thank you to the author who has opened my eyes.

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Saved by Love (Bellevue Bullies Book 7) by Toni Aleo – Review by Melissa Saxton

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Saved by Love (Bellevue Bullies #7)Saved by Love by Toni Aleo
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Evan a NHL star chooses to medically retire for his own mental health as he has severe anxiety and depression. He goes back to Bellevue to finish his degree and while there works as a sports trainer.
Enter Callie , a gymnast a fierce and determined woman. These two come together so flawlessly but have struggles to overcome together that will have you laughing and crying and wanting to just wrap your arms around these two and hold tight. The addressing of mental health in this story was powerful and realistic and I enjoyed reading it.

Even though this was Book 7 it can be read entirely as a stand alone!

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Saved by Love (Bellevue Bullies Book 7) by Toni Aleo – Review by Jennifer Gordon

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Saved by Love (Bellevue Bullies #7)Saved by Love by Toni Aleo
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

I thoroughly enjoyed this contemporary sports romance, which was the first book I’ve read by this author, but it definitely will not be the last! I was completely hooked from page one and felt so immersed in the story that I carried on reading it late into the night. The storyline focuses on, Evan Adler who is medically retired from the NHL, and Bellevue’s star gymnast Callie Pearce. Evan feels he retired before he could live up to the ‘Adler Legacy’, but that he had to for the sake of his mental health. Having returned to his hometown, he gets a position at the University of Bellevue as the athletic trainer for the women’s gymnastics team. This is where he first meets Callie, and their connection is immediate from the moment Evan tapes Callie’s ankle.
Callie grew up with only her sister for support, which has made her be more caring to others, and so when she discovers that Evan is suffering, she’s even more determined to get to know him. The storyline flows well making this an easy read, but with plenty going on plot wise to keep me happily turning the pages. Evan and Callie are great main characters, realistic, relatable and likeable and I felt engaged with both of them. I liked how their relationship developed throughout the book, and I felt that Evan’s mental health problems were dealt with sensitively and realistically. Although this is part of a series, I happily read it as a standalone story, however, I am now keen to read the previous stories. An enjoyable and engaging read, and one which I definitely recommend.

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Saved by Love (Bellevue Bullies Book 7) by Toni Aleo – Review by Candida Hopper

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Saved by Love (Bellevue Bullies #7)Saved by Love by Toni Aleo
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

Evan has left the NHL to take care of his mental health which was such a strong and hard decision but he doesn’t feel strong. Callie is a gymnast, kind and generous woman who has also been through some tough stuff. There is chemistry right away between these two. I loved watching both of these characters grow stronger individually and together for each other. The author does a great job making you swoon and go through an array of emotions throughout the story. The other characters in this book help bring this story to life. Evan and Callie’s families play a part in their lives. This was a good read and I’m glad I chose to take a chance on an author I haven’t read before.

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Saved by Love (Bellevue Bullies Book 7) by Toni Aleo – Review by Lauren Cox

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Saved by Love (Bellevue Bullies #7)Saved by Love by Toni Aleo
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

This story is cute, inspirational, raw and so relatable.

The two main characters are Callie and Evan. Callie is a champion gymnast and Evan used to be a pro hockey player until his mental health takes a turn for the worse and he searches out for a new career path back home in Tennessee.

Both of these main characters have a rough past and find solace in each others company, the relationship grows from crush, to friends and then so much more. The struggles in this book are so relatable and raw that is just captivates you and makes you fall in love with their story. So much so, that I lost sleep because I couldn’t put this book down.

If you are looking for a good sports romance book you will love this one! I highly recommend.

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Saved by Love (Bellevue Bullies Book 7) by Toni Aleo – Review by Kerry Carr

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Saved by Love (Bellevue Bullies #7)Saved by Love by Toni Aleo
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

This is the 7th book in the Bellevue Bullies series. I haven’t read the other books so this one can be read as a standalone however I feel that if the books were read in order then the relationships between the characters would be more defined and the reader would have a better connection with them. That being said it didn’t deter me enjoying this slow burning romance. The author does an amazing job with the characters. It was nice to see a male character that suffers with mental illness and not being afraid or ashamed to admit it.

In this story we follow Evan and Callie.
Evan has given up his dream job as a professional hockey player due to his struggles with mental illness. Now he’s got himself a job as an athletic trainer for the gymnastics team. Evan wants to focus on regaining and keeping his mental health on track and doesn’t expect to meet someone who truelly gets him. Being who he is Evan is surrounded by girls who want to be with him but no one actually wants to see and know the real him.

Callie has had a tough upbringing. Along with her sister they have had to fight to get to where they are today. Callie has always had a crush on Evan so when she realises he’s the new trainer she is overwhelmed. Could this be her chance to get him to notice her. But with every other girl throwing themselves at him will she even get a look in.

What follows is a slow building romance as Callie realises she needs to take a step back and understand Evan’s position and his problems so that they can move forward together and be stronger because of it.
This is a really emotional story about love, mental health and the impacts and how allowing just 1 person to see the real you can change your life for the better. It’s a beautifully written story which Will have readers hooked.

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Saved by Love (Bellevue Bullies Book 7) by Toni Aleo – Review by Chelsea Foster

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Saved by Love (Bellevue Bullies #7)Saved by Love by Toni Aleo

This book was everything. It was personal and full of all the feels. Callie has overcome some pretty huge obstacles in her life and knows what she deserves and she won’t give it up. She is spunky and had her eyes set on Evan from the first time she saw him. She is a gymnast and has been most of her life. Now, Evan on the other hand seems so relatable for me he just took a big step and made the personal choice that caught a few people off guard. He is the sweet Adler twin and the complete opposite of Callie. Their story is one that will hook you in and you will just want more. Takes you into another element of life that isn’t your own but yet you could relate to. Another amazing book by the great author Toni Aleo.

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Saved by Love (Bellevue Bullies Book 7) by Toni Aleo – Review by Katie Matthews

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Saved by Love (Bellevue Bullies #7)Saved by Love by Toni Aleo
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

What a story! I think I have to say this is one of the best stories that I have read this year, I was completely swept up in what I was reading and found it so hard to put the book down when I needed to. The characters had such a raw emotion to them and they were so relatable, believable and realistic. The authors writing was just amazing, so easy to read – just an absolute pleasure to read from beginning to end. I adored Evan and Callie, they were just amazing characters to read about. I usually find I connect with the female characters more but on this occasion it was Evan who I found the instant connection with. The author did an amazing job with his character and the development of him over the story. Although this is 7th book I believe in this series I read it as a standalone and had no problems in doing so – I absolutely need to go and read the previous books in the series though now!
Saved by Love was a wonderful read and one I would 100% recommend to other readers.

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Saved by Love (Bellevue Bullies Book 7) by Toni Aleo – Review by Lucy Machard

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Saved by Love (Bellevue Bullies #7)Saved by Love by Toni Aleo
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

This was my first book by this author, and let me tell ya, it’s amazing. It’s a GORGEOUS slow burn romance, and I love the emphasis and importance the author put on bring recognition to the mental health of men, and I especially love how Evan is actively trying to take steps to better himself, and how he’s learning to overcome his anxiety instead of succumbing to it. Callie is so witty and determined, she’s just a superstar. This book had me by the toes, and sucked me right in. Now to read the rest!

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