His protective streak runs a mile wide. She won’t let her past define her. “A TOTAL, UTTER MUST READ.” (Book Fanatic)“A TOP FAVORITE FOR THE YEAR.” (Red Cheeks Reads) If you’re in the mood for EXPLOSIVE CHEMISTRY, soul-mate deep love and tons of feels, get yourself a copy of this standalone romance today.I know it’s time to move on from my rocky past and get back out there and start dating again.… from my rocky past and get back out there and start dating again.
It’s just that every time I think about it, I get all nervous and sweaty.
Good thing I have a secret weapon to help me—my best friend, professional hockey stud Owen Parrish.
He’s the king of hookups, and promises he’ll be my guide through the world of online dating. With his help, I know this won’t be as hard.
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I’ve never been this hard in my entire life.
My friend Becca wants my help hooking her up with some douchey guy from a dating app.
I said I’d help her—but now I’m noticing all kinds of things I can’t ignore, like how pretty she is behind those baggy clothes and messy buns.
I want to be the one to help her, to show her the ropes in the bedroom, and it turns out, Becca’s game to let me take a more hands-on approach.
But what happens when she’s ready to take her newfound confidence and move on? I’ve never been boyfriend material, but for her, I want to try.
Your favorite hot jocks are back with an all new standalone novel. If you like sexy, confident men who know how to handle a stick (on and off the ice), and smart women who are strong enough to keep all those big egos in check, this series is for you!
Each book can be read as a complete standalone.
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This books was absolutely amazing! Probably my favorite out of the series so far (but really, I think I’ve said that about each book. They just keep getting better!) Once I picked this book up, I just couldn’t stop reading, and finished it in one sitting! This book definitely pulled on the heartstrings, and left me wanting more!
Becca is such an amazing woman! She has had a horrific, traumatic thing happen, and after years of letting it control her life, she is determined to take back that control! Granted, the way she decides to do that is a bit….unconventional. But she knows what she wants, and that is to be able to have a normal life, sees a way of getting what she wants, and goes for it, with no hesitation!
Owen is a typical hockey player. He loves the game, and loves the ladies. And he sees no reason not to indulge himself. Until his friend asks him for something so unusual, so out of the ordinary, it throws him for a loop! But being the nice guy he is, he would do anything for his friends. And that is when things get a little crazy!
This book was just as touching as it was hilarious. Drunk Becca had me ROFLMBO! But the real connection and the loyal friendship between Owen and Becca was such a beautiful thing to see. I absolutely loved their story! It is definitely one that I’d have my friends sit down and read!
This book evoked all the feels. All the emotions. All the love! We all have a past, and we all have something we need to overcome. The steam, the angst, the humor Kendall added had me reading well into the night. She added just enough of everything to make this an amazing story.
Becca and Owen are love personified though they must find their way there. Watching them search, and fall was amazing. Having a ride or die makes the searching journey easier to bear until that friendships starts to turn into more. And the tenacity of Becca and the compassion of Owen give these two something to build on.
Kendall put so much love, so much passion, so much heart, so much healing in this story. A touching love story with a bumpy ride. But as always things smooth out at the end. Great Job!
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This book… Swooning and Crying all in one sitting. Stayed up way too late to finish! Owen and Becca are perfect! The ways this book ripped me apart and helped me heal were amazing.
You will love this story; this world of Hot Jocks is wonderful. Becca and Owen will make you fall in love with them. You will get choked up with the heartache and pain that these two go through. But then you get the plight of them falling in love throughout, the sweetness and tenderness.
Falling in love right along with Becca and Owen was a great time!
After I finished reading All the Way, I had to just sit back and savor what an exciting, heartwarming, and passionate story this was. It tells how a woman with a traumatic past takes charge of her life and goes after the future she wants. Her strength, heroism, and spirit radiate from every page, taking us all on her journey to self-discovery.
I loved how this story featured two flawed characters and the slow-burn romance that developed between them. Becca and Owen may have known each other for years as friends, but it’s their newfound path towards lovers that displays true compassion, acceptance, trust, and honesty with each other. Their fierce friendship blossomed into an emotional dance of desire and intense love. ‘Love is patient. Love is kind.’ That couldn’t be more accurate when describing Becca and Owen’s story.
The friendship, the romance, and the courage of a young woman all blend together in this incredible must-read romance.
They’ve decided to go all the way
Our favourite playboy Owen, gets propositioned by Becca after a night of heavy Tequila drinking, to drop his shorts Later this turns into a friend’s with benefits affair, in the hopes of helping Becca after her traumatic past, so she can move on and have a healthy relationship in the future. However, along the way they both realise that this arrangement isn’t what it started out asWill they overcome Owen’s playboy ways to have a future together or will the go back to JUST being friends?
Great story about a subject which is always hard to talk about, but Owen’s character did it with compassion and understanding Now what I really want is to get my hands on Teddy and Sara’s story next because I know it’s going to be an epic steamy one
All the Way was a beautifully heartfelt romance that gave me all the feels and then some. Owen and Becca blindsided me and gave me moments that were sweet, steamy, heartwrenching, emotional and overall empowering.
Becca’s story was one I was intrigued by and I must admit it far surpassed any expectations I had. Independent, sweet yet stronger than even she realized Becca was determined to move on from her past with a bit of help. As she pulled me more into her story I found myself relating to her and rooting for her to overcome her challenges. I cheered, shed some tears and wanted to wrap her up with the biggest hug.
There was so much more to Owen than the hockey playboy I have come to love. Seeing his relationship with Becca definitely shed him in a new light for me and had me falling for him even more as he kept me swooning until the last page. I loved his patience and gentleness with Becca as their relationship begin to transition.
I always love when a character’s story is relevant and needs to be shared and All the Way was just that sort of read for me. Passionate, funny, romantic and heartwarming All the Way was a captivating read that left me with the biggest smile. It’s also become my favorite of the Hot Jock series and has me eagerly looking forward to the next Ice Hawks story.
Okay readers this is one series by Kendall Ryan you don’t want to pass. I thought Justin’s story in the first HOT JOCKS Book 1 was hot but dang Owen Parrish hello. I loved that everybody see’s him as just a playboy yet when it comes to Becca he is so much more. The chemistry between them is hot yet also sweet in a way that will make you yes swoon. Kendall Ryan not only shows us these two but having Becca tell her story of what happened in a way is like letting go of the past for something beautiful. Loved seeing Owen really see Becca for who she really is and her with him. Loving this series and cannot wait to see Book 3 in this series. Awesome job!!
“I received an eBook copy from the publisher for the purpose of an honest review. I was not compensated for this review: all conclusions are my own.”
Oh, my goodness! Owen, Owen, Owen. He has made his way towards the top of my book boyfriend lists. He was so sweet, kind, but still an Alpha. Omg goodness, one of the last paragraphs in this book made my heart swell so much! You must read this book to get to it and once you do, I know you will know the paragraph I am talking about.
I seriously, am having a hard time talking about this book because it was so good. It was so well written, and it deals with a couple of tough subjects but the way they are written, was flawless.
I think I saw somewhere that the author described Owen as an alphamallow and that it perfect. He is completely alpha but when it comes to Becca, he is a marshmallow. I love how they started out as friends and had been friends for a long time. The trust that was needed for these two characters’ stories to play out was already established and made all the difference. I couldn’t see their story happening any other way.
Their chemistry was off the charts but their banter and compatibility outside of the bedroom was amazing. This group of friends is so diverse in their backgrounds and each person brings something great to the books. I am excited for the next book and to find out all about this sex tape…
Owen and Becca was one of the best friends to lovers Book I’ve read in a while. Becca thought she was broken and one drunken night confessed about not wanting to be broken anymore to Owen. Owen never saw her that way because he’s known her for years and she’s his little sister best friend. But he also wanted to help her out and didn’t realize how attracted they were to each other. He never saw himself as anyone’s boyfriend until he hooked up with Becca. His sister at first was much more protective of Becca because of her past but Owen wasn’t going to hurt her. Their chemistry was off the charts and his “teachings” too, lol. They were great together.
All The Way is the latest stand alone story in this interconnecting series from the author. It’s a friends-to-lovers, sports romance and features Owen and Becca, the brother and BFF of Elise from book one.
The opening scene in this book is something reminiscent of adolescent years. I’m pretty sure I’ve done a version of this “kiss and tell” but as an adult? Don’t get me wrong, I freaking loved it. It was awkward AF but freaking hilarious. I was giggling but couldn’t help but be curious too like Becca. I might have the same reaction like hers, I bet. On Owen’s part, I applaud his gentlemanly ways, patience and restraint. That took some balls of steel, pun intended, LOL.
“I’m too old to be this inexperienced with love and relationships, and far too young to be so jaded about both. Apparently, I’m quite the freaking mess.”
Due to some traumatic past, Becca find it hard to have an intimate relationship with a guy. It is only through Owen, her bestfriend, that she feels safe and trusts him immensely. So, on one drunken night she sprung the crazy idea to ask Owen, her bestfriend, to help her in the bedroom department. Owen, a hockey god and master of hook ups has known Becca for a long time, even her past. So, he couldn’t believe that he will be the right guy for the job and didn’t want to ruin their friendship.
Their initial get together is heart pounding, wrapped with excitement and I swear I felt it in my bones! I feel like I can connect with them at that moment. It was nerve wracking to say the least, especially if the said person was your bestfriend but these two have chemistry going on for them. Owen is such a patient and thoughtful guy. He went all his way to make sure everything will be fun and take things slow with Becca. Now that’s a fine gentleman right there!
“He’s a friend with benefits— one of my best friends— and the benefits are amazing. But that’s all.”
But of course, with this kind of arrangement, feelings get involved and tangled up. What I loved about it, was that these two was friends first and that makes it a bit easier I guess for them to talk things through. With any other couple I would expect more drama about it, but they handled it like the adults they are, with more open minded approach. Another thing I loved about this story was that they have helped each other; Owen to be the man that he was meant to be and for Becca to vanish her fear of intimacy. Overall, this was another great romance read about conquering your demons and coming up victorious in the end. Totally recommends it to every sports romance reader out there and I can’t wait to read the story of the next couple!
4.5 stars
I am loving the Hot Jocks series. All The Way is Owen and Becca’s story and it was o much more than I was expecting. Becca is trying to move on from something that happened in her past and approached Owen for help. Owen wasn’t what I was expecting. He’s patient and kind and sexy and he had me swooning big time. I didn’t put this book down once and I really didn’t want it to end. I can’t wait for more from Kendall Ryan.
Book 2 in the Hot Jocks Series by Kendall Ryan! These books can be read as stand-alones, but as always I prefer and recommend to read them in order, so you get to know this great group of friends!
This is Becca‘s & Owen‘s story!
Becca, best friend of Elise (Owen‘s sister, who’s in a relationship with his teammate Justin -> book 1), works in the office of the Ice Hawks. And is best friends with Owen.
Owen, hot shot top goalie of the Ice Hawks, player par excellence. Best friend of his sisters best friend. Until one night she asks him to help her overcome some of her fears.
What a great story. It’s amazing to see how Becca steps up, and is strong enough to overcome what has happened to her in the past. And Owen, his role is incredible. Even if he thinks he’s not right for her, he makes great effort to do all the right things. Lovely to see how they grow their friendship in more. Funny banter in between, steamy in the sheets!
I definitely recommend this book and series, and am already excited for Teddy’s story next!
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I thought I loved Justin in Book 1, until I met Owen in Book 2!! Swoonworthy doesn’t even begin to describe Owen……when he lets his walls down he is so sweet, romantic, thoughtful, kind, considerate and caring……without even trying. The way he takes care of Becca and puts her needs first……the tenderness that he shows her melts my heart.
Becca & Owen are colleagues and best friends. Becca was sexually assaulted in college and has a very hard time letting her guard down with me. After too much tequila one night, she propositions her very sexy playboy best friend to help her beat the sexual demons…..after 6 years, she wants a real relationship with a man. They agree on one condition – no romantic feelings and their friendship remain in tact thru it all.
After seeing each other at their most vulnerable, will they be able to walk away? How will Owen react seeing Becca in the arms of another man – will it be enough to make this playboy change his ways?
This is another great hockey read. Who doesn’t like a best friends to lovers book?
Owen is the goalie. He’s also a huge playboy. He’s a great guy. He’s caring about his friends.
And he shows that when Becca asks him for his help.
He wants to help her, but he doesn’t want to hurt her, or make anything worse for her.
Becca is stronger than she realizes.
I loved seeing her confidence grow.
Who are Owen, Elise, and Becca? How do they know one another? What is going on with Becca this night as we start the book? What is her past like? What happens when Becca remembers what she asked of Owen the next morning? Wow, this was one heck of a read with all the ups and downs. Finding out about Becca’s past and seeing her bravery, watching new love bloom, and all that goes along with it is always so much fun!
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After listening to Playing for Keeps by Kendall Ryan, I was beyond excited to read the second book in the Hot Jocks series. Let me tell you, All the Way did not disappoint. This is Owen and Becca’s story, Elise’s brother and best friend respectively, in the first book and I absolutely fell for both of them.
When one of your best friends asks for your help, you usually say yes. But when that favor involves time in between the sheets, how can you say yes? Becca is trying to move forward, but before she can, she needs to get out of her own head. But she needs someone she can trust. Owen is just that man. He is protective, caring and sweet, but also a player with all the right moves. She is stronger than she knows. They can keep feelings out of this, right?
I absolutely devoured All the Way by Kendall Ryan. I loved the characters, their journey and all the feels. After being friends for years, how can their chemistry be so steamy now? A friends-to-lovers story that will captivate you from start to finish.
Loved it! Happy reading!
All the Way” by Kendall Ryan is a deliciously sweet friends to lovers romance.
Becca and Owen’s journey from from friends to lovers is an emotional rollercoaster full of feels. Becca went thru this traumatic episode and she needed help with something so she thought of Owen. Owen was totally a sweetheart with her and the way things just went from there between them…was just amazing. The story built, the chemistry between them was electric and their connection was solid. I enjoyed the characters and the sweet moments that arose. The plot was great and the story really was fantastic. Becca and Owen gave really good feels. I can’t wait for book 3 in the Hot Jocks series.
My Rating: 4.5 stars *******
Kendall Ryan is already a one click author for me, I just love her work. But I swear every time I think she can’t top the last book, she does. I couldn’t put it down. She really has a knack for writing cute, sexy, swoon worthy stories. I enjoyed it from the beginning to the end.
Becca is the best friend of Owen’s sister. She works for the team he plays hockey for. She has had a traumatic past and after a drunken night decides Owen is the perfect guy to help her back into the dating world. Owen is a player. He only does one night stands. When Becca asks for his help he is compelled to try.
Super sweet romance. The past trauma is handled delicately. Owen is a great player turned sweetheart. Becca is so realistically portrayed. Steamy and sexy read with a lot of heart! This is the second book in the series. It could be a stand alone but is probably best enjoyed after reading the first in the series.