A young man trying to balance school and hockey finds himself needing the help of a woman who wants nothing to do with him in a romance of enemies to lovers, a slow-burn romance that will captivate readers. Keep reading to get a tempting taste of Playing Offsides by Cali Melle, along with getting my impressions of it, then be sure to add this third installment in the Wyncote Wolves series to your bookshelf!
Cameron
Having my entire future on the line was a position I never thought I’d find myself in.My enrollment at Wyncote University and being able to play on the team is heavily dependent upon my grades.
Trying to balance hockey and school was a juggling act that I could no longer keep up with.
After finding out that my future is in jeopardy, I have one last chance to get my grades back up.
And Aspen Rossi is my ticket to keeping my scholarship.
The only problem? She doesn’t even want to be friends with me.
Aspen
The last thing that I want to be doing is tutoring Cameron Sawyer.
When he asked for my help, I tried to resist him until he gave me those puppy dog eyes.
He was desperate and tutoring another student would look good on my application for med school.
However, the more time that we spend together, the harder it is to ignore his charm.
Cam is starting to grow on me, but I know I can’t get involved with him.
We both want two different things out of life and we’re on two separate paths...
Our dreams can’t coexist and neither can our hearts...
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MY IMPRESSIONS OF THIS BOOK:
From the moment I started reading this book I found myself captivated by it, utterly delighted by this tale of opposites attracting and loving every minute these two focused individuals spend together getting distracted by one another. Much about this story is familiar, the storyline a bit cookie cutter, but it still worked its way into my heart and with each turn of the page I was rooting for them more and more to embrace what was oh so obvious...they are utterly perfect for each other!
At the start of the story Cameron Sawyer seems to have it all...a top spot on the hockey team, lots of lady fans to entertain him, and a future that looks oh so bright. The truth though is slightly different and as readers get to know Cam they see someone struggling with school which leaves his hockey future hanging in the balance and has him reaching out to the only person he knows who can help him. Little does he know the effect she'll have on his future...and his heart! Cam lives and breathes hockey with his goal to play in the NHL. It's a laser-focused goal that leaves him no time for messy distractions, distractions like feelings and love. So the smart and nerdy Aspen seems like the perfect tutor...until the time they spend together takes an unforeseen turn towards romance in a sweet and sensual connection that warmed my heart and put a smile on my face. Cam's a delicious hero with a good heart, one he doesn't let just anyone see. He's a good son too, one who wants success for the parents who've always pushed him and my heart hurt from all the pressures weighing on him, both the pressures others put on him and the pressures he puts on himself. He just wants to keep away from any entanglements until after reaching his goal which he's very open about from the start...but readers know exactly what's going to happen and it made for a satisfying journey as strangers became friends who became lovers.
Aspen Rossi's a delightful heroine, one who's much more than what she appears. To the world she's smart and nerdy, a homebody who doesn't like the party scene. But as the story progressed readers discover a heroine who's sassy and doesn't hesitate to speak her mind. She knows what she wants and doesn't want any distractions either to reaching her goal of med school. She too is fine with a friends with benefits relationship with Cam, but before long their slow burn connection sparks with feelings too intense to ignore. And that's when things become really complicated for this endearing couple.
Though the romance between Cam and Aspen took a familiar path I still found this an enjoyable read courtesy of a wonderful main couple who are more similar than what they thought. On paper they were thought to be opposites but in reality they were just what the other needed. They were a strong support for each other and laid themselves bare to one another which strengthened their connection. For the most part there was very little angst in this story, but there was a bit of a hiccup in the latter half that felt unnecessary. Despite that, there's still lots to love about this book. I'm especially left excited for the next installment in this series as Hayden will be taking center stage. The interactions between him and Cam were intriguing and thoroughly entertaining, so I'm definitely looking forward to getting to see more fully into his heart and soul in a series that's a nice addition to the genre.
My rating for this is a B+
*I got this book from the author for review in exchange for my honest opinion.
AUTHOR INFO:
Cali Melle is a contemporary romance author who loves writing stories that will pull at your heartstrings. You can always expect her stories to come fully equipped with heartthrobs and a happy ending, along with some steamy scenes and some sports action. In her free time, Cali can usually be found spending time with her family or with her nose in a book.
As a hockey mom herself, Cali Melle will be bringing readers a brand new hockey series this fall that will definitely have you in your feels!
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