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Kindle Unlimited: No
Stand-alone: Yes**
Author: Mari Carr
Rating: 4.5/5 ⭐️
Spiciness Rating: 3.5/5 🌶
POV: First Person Dual Perspective
Main Couple: Coulton and Ainsley
Trope(s): Hockey, Opposites Attract, Alpha Hero, Feisty Heroine, He Falls First, Wrong Side of the Tracks

“Coulton was determined to be the one man who never caused her a second of pain, the one to introduce her to new experiences.
But even more than that, he wanted to be the man who brought her joy, happiness��
And maybe even true love.��

I have read a handful of books by Mari. I have fallen into a habit of reading the same authors despite the books on my kindle vying for my time. So, I have spent time this year clearing out the kindle and branching out with my reading. When the opportunity presented itself to read Mari’s newest book I jumped in. For me this was a quick read, with low angst, a solid storyline that although tragic at times was well written and engaged my attention, with the right amount of spice, and a HEA. This was the perfect palate cleanse I needed before I dove into my next dark romance.

Ainsley grew up in her father’s tavern in Cherry Hill. Her mother left when her brother and her were young, leaving them to be raised by Mick. For the last year because of Mick’s declining health and her brother’s extracurricular activities she has been running the tavern on her own.

Coulton Moore, goalie for the Stingrays, wanders into Mick’s Tavern because it reminds him of home. The feisty dark haired bartender with tattoos he wants to know more about catches his attention. She was not his “usual�� type, but, man, her self-confidence turns him on.

So, he keeps showing up.

And one night coming to her rescue.

One night where he alone made her feel safer and taken care of than she has ever felt.

He is playing the long game. Ainsley just needs to get on board.