Overall, I would have to say this is a great, fun, easy read that has everything you look for in a contemporary romance novel, including of course that sought-after happy-ever-after ending. And the plot is an enticing mix of sizzling romance, steamy chemistry, suspenseful drama, and sporty action. The characters are sweet, bold, likeable and athletic. The prose is smooth and effortless. This is a captivating, romantic tale between a hard-hitting, sexy hockey player with a troubled past, and a yoga-loving, massage therapist with an unpredictable ex who may just find everything they want and need in each other. Ari is determined to help O’Doul heal, but as the tension between them turns red hot, they both learn that a little TLC does the body good…Ĭharming, lighthearted, and deliciously hot!

O’Doul is easy on the eyes, but his reaction to her touch is ice cold. For now, she’s decided to focus on her work: rehabilitating the Bruisers’ MVP. He conceals his pain from his coach and trainers, but when his chronic hip injury becomes too obvious to ignore, they send him for sessions with the team’s massage therapist.Īfter breaking up with her long-term boyfriend, Ari Bettini is in need of peace of mind. But after years of hard hits, O’Doul is feeling the burn, both physically and mentally. “Bowen writes great dialogue and wonderfully realistic characters.He’s a fighter in the rink, but he’s about to learn that playing nice can help you score…Īs team captain and enforcer, Patrick O’Doul puts the bruise in the Brooklyn Bruisers. “A master at drawing you in from page one and leaving you aching for more.”-Elle Kennedy, New York Times bestselling author Everyone should be reading her books!”-Lorelei James, New York Times bestselling author I’m a huge fan and she’s at the top of my auto-buy list. She bolsters every story with emotional power, humor and heart. More Praise for USA Today Bestselling Author Sarina Bowen “Reading Sarina Bowen's Brooklyn Bruisers series is akin to entering the very glitzy world of sports, sponsorship and high-profile celebrity management.” -The Romance Reviews “ Hard Hitter is flush with action, suspense, heart-pounding chemistry, delicious dialogue and Bowen’s trademark humor.”- RT Book Reviews

Five star read.”-Audrey Carlan, #1 New York Times Bestselling Author “The perfect concoction of rough and tumble mixed with a sensual love story. “I love Sarina Bowen's deliciously sexy heroes!”- New York Times bestselling author Jill Shalvis

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