A hot new standalone in the series that’s been called “A total, utter must read.” – Book FanaticShe says she doesn’t date players.She swears up and down that she’ll never handle my stick.We’ll see about that, sweetheart.When I win the pleasure of Harper’s company at a charity auction, I get exactly one date—one shot to win over the gorgeous and feisty brunette.Game on. I play hard, and I love a … and feisty brunette.
Game on. I play hard, and I love a challenge.
But just when I think I’ve finally carved out my shot . . . a huge secret implodes around us, threatening everything we’ve built.
What to expect: A hunky, determined hockey player. A hard-to-win-over heroine. Exposed secrets, steamy good times, and a male-only romance book club. Yes!
Note: This is the final book in the Hot Jocks series, but each book is about a new couple and can be read as a complete standalone.
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5 Star Review Taking His Shot (Hot Jocks #7) by Kendall Ryan
I was excited to dive in to Taking His Shot, although sad as well as I know that this is the last book in the series. This is team rookie Jordie and Harper, the coach’s daughter’s story and it was a great way to end the series.
I really liked both Jordie and Harper. Jordie is focused and determined to prove himself, both on and off the ice and I admired that. Can Jordie convince Harper that there is more to him than being “just a hockey player”, particularly since she has always been determined never to date a hockey player.
The chemistry between Jordie and Harper sizzled and Taking His Shot was a great addition to the Hot Jock series. The connection and friendship that they have was heartwarming and I was cheering for them to get their happily ever after. A swoon worthy romance that ticked the boxes for me.
It’s a bit bittersweet writing this review for the final book in the Hot Jocks series.
This is the story of the Ice Hawks rookie Jordie and the daughter of the head coach Harper.
Harper has grown up around the world of hockey. She has a very hard set of rules for herself about her interactions with hockey players. I had a bit of admiration for that. She tries hard to stick to her rules, even after she meets the winner of an auction that she was recruited to be a part of.
Jordie, the ultimate player. He has some unresolved issues that have made him the man he is. When he bids and wins a date with Harper, well he starts feeling things that he hasn’t felt before. He wants more and the fight that Harper puts up just makes him want her more.
This was a lovely conclusion to the series. It was fun to see all the past characters make appearances and to be able to read what has been going on with them.
Such a fun, swoony and smexy series! Well done Ms. Ryan!
This was such a beautiful and heart felt story. That kept me gripped till the very last page.
Jordie and Harper has such a big story to tell, through all the heartbreak, denial and in the end eternal love they always stuck together. They ended this breath taking series with nothing but a bang.
Kendall Ryan yet again delivered a heart stopping book. It was an easy read that kept pulling at your heart strings, I shed tears and laughed so hard and by the end, I was so happy and content I couldn’t wipe the smile smile from my face.
I would 100% recommend this as a must read. A beautiful story with amazing characters and plot line.
When NHL player and rookie Seattle Ice Hawks team member Jordie Prescott buys a date with the coach’s daughter at a charity auction, even the coach’s blessing won’t help Jordie with Harper Allen. But Jordie isn’t afraid to work for what he wants, and he’s hoping to wear Harper down until she agrees to their date.
Harper has grown up in the hockey life, always moving from one city to another with her father’s job, and nothing on earth can make her date a hockey player. She’s so over hockey holding the number one place in her life, and it’s time for Harper to make herself and her life her first priority. The last thing she wants to do is spend time with a man-child with an overinflated ego and a revolving door of women.
Jordie and Harper’s story is all kinds of hilarious fun, with a poignant thread of emotion running deeply throughout. Both characters are complex and endearing, and their newfound self-awareness and personal growth is a sight to see. They both have a bit of baggage, resulting in Harper painting every hockey player with the same wide brush and Jordie shying away from commitment. Destiny certainly has other ideas, and this journey to forever captivated me with every word.
If you’re like me and love to find a series of standalone but interconnected romances, you’ll absolute love this book and this series. Flawlessly written with life-like, loveable characters and full of humor, heat, and heart, this is romance reading at its finest. You’ll fly through the pages as you laugh out loud, have your heart squeezed in the very best of ways and maybe shed a tear or two. You can start with this book and then catch up with the rest, or start at the beginning and read straight through. One thing is certain, though. Once you get a taste of these characters, you won’t be able to get enough, so get your copy and start reading today!
Kendall definitely saved the best for last with Taking His Shot!!! Jordie and Harper’s story was one that had me devouring page after page of this swoon-worthy read! Jordie is the rookie “playboy” for the Ice Hawks and one that definitely LOVES his women, until the one woman he wants won’t give him the time of day…..Harper Allen! Harper is the coach’s daughter and seemingly, the one woman who has sworn off dating hockey players much to Jordie’s dismay! Jordie definitely doesn’t take no for an answer, so if you’re curious about his sexy, witty, swoon-worthy ways and if he gets the girl…. one-click this amazing story!