A review by roksyreads
Pucking Wild by Emily Rath

emotional funny reflective medium-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? A mix
  • Strong character development? Yes
  • Loveable characters? Yes
  • Diverse cast of characters? Yes
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.0

Tess is 33—a confident plus-sized babe who should be in the prime of her life. Instead, she's in the middle of a messy divorce. When her life starts to crumble, she flees to Jacksonville, eager to start over in a new job and a new city, and her best friend Rachel and the three men of Team Price aren't the only draw card. Coming to Jacksonville means seeing more of Ryan Langley, starting forward for the NHL’s Jacksonville Rays. With a body of a hockey god and serious golden retriever energy, he's definitely a temptation. Still, between her baggage and a ten year age gap that puts her into cougar territory, she's sure they have nothing in common. To Ryan, though, Tess is his dream girl, and he intends to show her that age doesn’t matter, that pasts don’t define a person, and—sometimes—two wrongs can make a right.

I adored this book. The banter is epic, as is the spice. This one was a bit repetitive at times, and it didn't pull me in as much as Pucking Around, but I still thoroughly enjoyed the story. Tess and Ryan make a great pair, and it was lovely to see them face their challenges and find themselves and each other. The Prices and the broader Jax Rays family feature as well. Getting to know them better which was such a treat, and I can't wait for future novels and collections.

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