Hooked by Brenda Rothert Pages: 225
Published by Entangled, Lovestruck on December 6, 2016
Genres: New Adult, contemporary, Romance, Sports Romance
Source: eARC from Publisher
From the author of the On the Line and Fire on Ice hockey romance series comes a sultry novel featuring a brooding NHL player whoâs hell on skatesâand the no-nonsense woman who forces him to clean up his act.
Miranda:
Even though Iâm broke, putting myself through college, and working two jobs, Iâm trying to make the best of it. Meanwhile, Jake Birch, hockeyâs hottest bad boy, lives in a luxury hotel in downtown Chicagoâand still complains about every little thing in his penthouse. But after I tell him off, instead of getting me fired, Jake requests me as his personal housekeeper. Then he starts flirting with me. Only Iâm not flirting back . . . at least, Iâm trying not to. Did I mention that heâs hockeyâs hottest bad boy?
Jake:
Iâve met the best woman at the worst possible time. Miranda is the fire to my iceâa sexy, charmingly candid spark who breaks down my walls and reminds me what itâs like to feel again. But Iâm being forced to date my team ownerâs daughter to keep my job, so I canât be caught with Miranda. Still, weâre getting closerâuntil Miranda finds out about my âgirlfriend.â And thatâs not the only secret Iâve been keeping. But Mirandaâs the one I want . . . even if she doesnât believe me.
> Includes an excerpt from another Loveswept title.
Hooked is an adult contemporary sports romance by author Brenda Rothert. I love a good sports romance but the tag line for this book is what hooked me in. đ “a sultry novel featuring a brooding NHL player whoâs hell on skatesâand the no-nonsense woman who forces him to clean up his act.” I love a good brooding male character and a no nonsense woman. Hooked was right up my alley for a good whipping into shape romance. I got such a kick out of Miranda and Jake. Jake needed a Miranda in his life badly. Hooked is the first book I have read by Brenda, but it certainly will not be the last. I really liked Hooked.
Miranda made me snort, laugh out loud and chuckle non-stop throughout Hooked. I just loved her quick comebacks. She seemed to be the only one to knock Jake off his game. And he desperately needed that in his life. He was quick on his way to being a jerkwad, and we can’t have that. With Miranda’s help be became the swoony great guy that I knew he could be. I loved the witty dialogue and banter between Jake and Miranda most. It was my favorite park of Hooked.
Not only does Hooked have excellent character chemistry, and a steamy swoonworthy romance full of tons of great banter, but it also have a really great character development journey for Jake. I loved that. Yes, there is a drama, flirting and tons of romance, but there is a also some really excellent growth on his part. And that was a really nice bonus. I think this is a must read for fans of hockey romances. Miranda will make you laugh when she puts Jake in his place time and time again, and Jake will win your heart- even if you don’t think he will initially. Hooked really impressed me. I can’t wait to read more by Brenda Rothert.
About Brenda Rothert
Brenda Rothert is an Illinois native who was a print journalist for nine years. She made the jump from fact to fiction in 2013 and never looked back. From new adult to steamy contemporary romance, Brenda creates fresh characters in every story she tells. Sheâs a lover of Diet Coke, chocolate, lazy weekends and happily ever afters.
I love that this book made you laugh out loud. I love when two characters come together and are meant to be and help each other be better people. Chemsitry is so important in romance! Thanks for the review!
Hooked sounds like a fun read. Thank you for your review.