To NHL coach, Mark Diego, there is nothing better than winning. In TIME OUT, Mark uses all his tricks to win the heart of Rainey Saunders, his childhood friend who he has hurt in the past.
When they were younger, Rainey had a huge crush on Mark but Mark was never aware of these feelings. The one night that Rainey decides she is going to tell Mark about her feelings and give herself to him, she walks in and interrupts Mark with another girl.
As time passes and hearts heal, Mark returns to his hometown to spend his off-season volunteering in his local community. This decision brings him face-to-face with Rainey once again. But now she isnโt the young girl he knew from his past. Rainey has grown into herself, showcasing an energetic and light-hearted charisma that makes him regret hurting her in the past.
As they spend more and more time together, tension rises and heat flares. And the sparks are inevitable.
Jill Shalvis does a fantastic job of rekindling dormant feelings. As she explores those repressed feelings, readers are shown just how deep those past attachments ran. However, I think the building of their relationship in this book really makes this story shine.
Though it is a slow progression, Rainey allows Mark back into her life, trusting him again with something as vulnerable as her heart. I liked that there was a balance between the sweet and funny parts and the serious. The idle banter between the hero and heroine enhances the story instead of breaking up the impact of a past that they have shared.
Iโm starting to believe that Jill Shalvis writes some of my favourite heroes in contemporary romance. She writes them rugged and sexy and Mark Diego is no exception. Heโs got that charm that makes you want to smile and the heat in his eyes that Rainey canโt ignore. They were perfect for one another. I loved this book!
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It’s been a long time since I’ve picked up a Blaze, although I used to gobble them up like candy ๐ I adore Jill’s writing though, so I will have to look for this one…when does it release?
I haven’t read any Jill Shalvis books yet but I ordered her Lucky Harbor series, can’t wait for them to get here so I can dig into these rugged, sexy heroes…thanks for the great review Ann!!!!!
Aw, thanks for the review!!!
It’s been awhile since I’ve read a Blaze book too, Cheryl! This one releases in Feb 21 according to Amazon.com
Timitra, I LOVE HER LUCKY HARBOR SERIES!!! So so good! Hope you enjoy! But remember, Sawyer is MINE!!
Thanks for stopping by,Jill!
I have the Lucky Harbor books on my wish list, but this one sounds really good too. I’m relieved that it is not out yet so I have time to deal with the towering TBR pile before I plunge into some new stuff.
Thanks for the review!
Really enjoy reunion type stories. Great review.
Thanks Sophia Rose, the LH books are a fave of mine. You’ll fly through them like me. At least I hope so!
Thank you Shelly!