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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Gah! I love a good sports romance and All the Way was a fantastic addition to the Hot Jocks series. I really enjoyed reading Playing For Keeps, but All The Way completely stole my heart. I absolutely loved it! Becca and Owen’s story was both beautiful and moving, and had me 100% enthralled from the start.
Becca is the team owner’s assistant for the Ice Hawks, a pro hockey team. Several years ago she suffered a tragic event which left her scared of intimacy. Now she’s finally decided to get back into the dating game, and who better to help her than her best friend Owen. He is the starting goalie for the Ice Hawks who lives the whole playboy pro athlete life. He has never wanted anything meaningful or real. Girls are simply a means to an end for him. But that all changes after he agrees to help Becca with some hands-on pointers. During their little experiment, lines become blurred, and they have to decide if taking the next step is something that they both want.
I loved Becca & Owen’s story immensely! It was sexy and sweet with plenty of heart-felt and swoon worthy moments. I enjoyed watching their longtime friendship evolve into something so beautiful and magical. I loved the playful banter between them, their sizzling hot chemistry and how Owen was able to help Becca heal from her difficult past. The build-up of their relationship was so sweet, and I was rooting for them the whole way. All in all, this was another fantastic Kendall Ryan story! Please do yourself a favor and one-click when this goes live. I am here to tell you, that you will not be disappointed. 5 sweet & sexy stars!
5 Stars
Blown away! That’s exactly what I am after reading Owen and Becca’s sweet, amazing story. Owen met Becca through her friendship with his sister Elise, but they quickly became best friends after she went to work in administration for the NHL hockey team he plays for. It’s been six long years since Becca was attacked in college and she is ready to put her best foot forward and take the plunge back into the world of intimacy. The only problem is she still freezes up every time anyone even tries to kiss her. Her plan? Proposition her best friend Owen. The only man she feels comfortable around and trusts with her whole heart.
Watching these two find their way to learning and loving each other is nothing short of amazing. Owen is patient and gentle and made me swoon hard over him. Once they cross that line, all bets are off and they seriously steam up the sheets! Their love story is a thing of absolute beauty. Sweet, loving, fun and all around perfect.
Angela – Alphas Do It Better Book Blog
Friends to lovers that is just too hot to handle! Ashley @ Carolina Chic’s Read
OMG I am so in love with this book!!!! Once I started I could not stop! I am in love with Owen and Becca!!! This book is making this series one to remember! The Emotional love story that will keep you turning the pages! Can’t wait for more from Kendall!!!
Oooh Owen and Becca *cue googly eyes* I adored this couple! While Becca had a hard time in college, she still hadn’t quite gotten over what happened to her. She wants to move on with her life and her best friend Owen happens to be there. And he shows her that he can be what she needs. While this development was unexpected in their friendship, it just worked! I loved seeing the two of them learn more about each other and saw what a sweetheart Owen really is. His only concern was for Becca and it showed. This book had ALL THE FEELS! and heart! I adored this couple and didn’t want to put this book down!
“Drunken Confessions” is the first chapter of this book. Be prepared to laugh out loud as shy Becca lets it all rip out as Owen is trying to get her to stop drinking and go to bed. His bed. Totally innocent! He just wants to make sure she does not get in trouble. Little did he know what was about to happen! This chapter really sets the mood for what is about to happen throughout the book. LOVED IT!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Becca is seeking help overcoming an impossibly demeaning sexual attack so she can get on with her life. Owen is a playboy and her best friend. Who else would she trust to help her get over her issues with sex??
One problem, Becca is Owen’s sister Elise best friend. They have all been friends since college and neither Owen or Becca want their friendship to suffer. But in matters of the heart, men and women are bound to complicate things.
Loved this book!! Did I say that before? It is worth repeating!
I am voluntarily reviewing this book. Thanks to the author for sharing a copy with me.
I sped through All the Way much faster than I was expecting – and enjoyed every minute of it! We met Owen and Becca in Playing For Keeps and watching them go from friends to lovers was a hot rollercoaster ride of emotions. As is typical with sports romances, here we see a previously unapologetic playboy settle down once he discovers the joys of monogamy with the right woman. So while the underlying premise is nothing new, the way that the story is told is bright, entertaining, and fun with the perfect touch of emotion and depth. I also appreciated the pinch of angst we get as well as how Becca’s traumatic background is treated. I’m truly looking forward to the next book in the Hot Jocks series! 4 out of 5 wine glasses.
What a great friends to lovers story! No real unbelievable or unnecessary drama, which I love. It really focused on the couple, themselves. Kendall Ryan writes the best heroes!! Loved Owen!
It’s a delightful tale of friends-to-lovers found amongst the pages of this contemporary romance set in the hockey world that not only warmed my heart but also brought a smile to my face. When a sexy player, who’s popular with the ladies and dedicated to one-night stands, finds himself helping one of his best friends unexpected sparks fly as well as changing both of their lives irrevocably.
Owen Parrish is at the top of his game both on and off the ice when a night of fun and tequila shots changes everything between him and his friend of four years, Becca. Over the last four years they’ve grown close, he’s even learned about her painful past that still holds her back today. He sees her as smart, caring, and loyal to those close to her…and in quiet moments he also notices how pretty she is. He doesn’t want to ruin the friendship they have though, so when she makes a surprising request he does all he can to ignore it. But with her pushing forward in relearning how to be intimate with a man again his jealous side comes out as he offers to be her tutor which brings them closer than ever as he soon warms up to the idea of being someone’s boyfriend. It’s not a simple journey though as his feelings of unworthiness, his fears over ruining what they already have together, makes for a bit of angst on the way to HEA. To the outside world Owen seems confident and fun, clearly in control of his life. Being with Becca though brings out another side, a hero with surprising depth as he’s caring and protective of Becca. He lets her set the pace while still making their encounters sizzling in a journey that empowers her and changes how he views sex and romance…especially when considering it’s your best friend. He too grows throughout the story, going from just a decadently delicious hero to one who warmed my heart through his sweet words and deeds.
Becca’s been best friends with Owen for four years, standing by while he goes through women like tissues. While she doesn’t like hearing about his escapades she does admire how casual he is when it comes to his one-night stands which makes him the perfect choice to help her get more comfortable around men. Though she’s gone through years of therapy for an attack early in her college years it’s still holding her back today which has her determined to move on. Trying online dating has only ended in frustration as just kissing has her freezing up. She needs someone she can trust, someone she feels comfortable around…which leads her to Owen. Though her first request of him ended awkwardly it’s not long before he agrees to be her tutor in a journey that saw her becoming empowered as well as wanting more from Owen…something far beyond their initial agreement. Throughout this story I found Becca to be an immensely likable heroine, an easily relatable one who’s smart and sweet, the reliable one who never goes over-the-top. Her request of Owen was highly unexpected but made sense as she was comfortable around him, knew he’d protect her no matter what, which let her just feel instead of thinking. Their time together both in and out of the sheets was crackling, from heartfelt words to fun and flirty banter, they were a delight together and I was rooting for them every step of the way.
On a whole this was a thoroughly entertaining romance between a couple who crackle whenever they’re together. They’re both likable all on their own, but together they were delightful in a romance that warmed my heart and soul while making me smile a time or two too. Some might find the premise a bit silly, but I bought into it completely courtesy of a wonderful main couple. Sweet and sexy encounters were nicely balanced between action on and off the ice, as well as entertaining scenes amongst this wonderful group of friends. Though this story stands nicely on its own I enjoyed seeing the couple from the previous book and can’t wait to see more of Teddy and Sara as the connection between them is palpable. The Hot Jocks series just keeps getting better and better and I can’t recommend it enough to all readers looking for a decadently delightful hero and a heroine who finally takes charge of her life in an unforgettable romance that I’m still thinking of today!
A beautiful story of two characters whose support makes them even stronger individuals without changing who they are. “We didn’t change. We accepted each other…flaws ,bruises, bumps, and all.” Owen never thought of himself as boyfriend material before he agreed to help Becca overcome and move forward from her attack years ago. With his help and support she was able to take back what was taken from her. She was able to be the strong person she always was and move on. Owen and Becca both accepted who the other was and built their relationship on a strong foundation. They started as friends and turned into so much more. Becca also made Owen realize the good he had inside of himself that he never thought existed. He melted your heart with how he took care of Becca. How he made her feel with being intimate again was a beautiful thing. The patience, understanding. love and affection he showed her. He didn’t want to screw it up so he actually bought books on the subject so he would do it right. You just want to hug him and make him yours. Yes he was a player but once he started his relationship with Becca he became a new man. One that was there all along but needed the right woman to bring him out.
All the Way by Kendall Ryan is the friends-to-lovers novel you need in your life right now even if you don’t know it! All the Way is the second book in her new Hot Jocks series. My first reaction after finishing All the Way was when does book three release again?!? Kendall’s books are hot! If you haven’t read any of Kendall Ryan’s books yet, start with the Hot Jocks series. Playing for Keeps is the first in the series, but each book is a standalone novel with no cliffhangers. So, feel free to start here with All the Way. The book was written from both character’s points of view. She alternates between Owen and Becca’s point of view. I know quite a few authors write this way, but I can’t get enough. I love getting into the headspaces of both characters. Kendall also has chapter titles again! I am telling you the chapters set the mood for each chapter and I have a new found love for chapter titles.
Owen is an obvious ladies man, but he is also the sweetest hero. He is a hockey player for the Seattle Hawks. Becca is the team owner’s assistant. She is a good girl, who has had some trauma in her past. She reaches out to Owen for help overcoming her trauma once and for all. After a little hesitation, Owen takes on the task! This story is not only hot but it is touching and sweet in all the right places. Owen is a hero for the ages. He is rugged and sexy, but he is also so gentle with Becca. Owen cares for Becca and it shows in the way he treats her and how patient he is with her. You will fall for Owen early in this story and start replacing Becca’s name with your own in no time!
Awesome from start to finish. I jumped with excitement over this premise. It’s cheeky, it’s sensual, and it’s cute and funny and dare I say a dream come true.
I know there’s some serious trauma at the base of it, but it leads to beautiful places from a real sense of getting back one’s freedom and happiness.
Two friends. One is trying to take the reins over her body back from a bad experience, the other one is helping her with all the hot, tender, chivalrous tenacity of his athletic body and sweet friendly heart.
It starts off with a hilarious and scorching-hot scene. Cuts right to the chase, ladies, and it is exhilarating. I loved Owen for his incredulous complicity and I loved Becca for her adorably open vulnerability.
These two friends agree on some very exciting bedtimes and the mounting intimate scenes really heat up the world. Owen is quite thoughtful throughout their encounters, he is still a little concerned about the possible outcomes but together they overcome every hurdle in the way.
I want to stress how sweet and good Owen is to Becca. He may be a little free in his ways with women, but in the end he shows his good heart. These characters do not change each other, they enrich their lives and awaken something better when they are together. Their friends-to-lovers romance is fun, hot, and tender.
It’s my first time reading this author and I can say I loved the fluid, light-hearted writing style, the addictive double POV, and the enticing premise. Did you see the cover? Heart attack!
All the Way is the second book in the Hot Jocks series by Kendall Ryan it can be read as standalone but I highly recommend reading Playing for Keeps. It is one of my favorite Kendall books and it’s where I was first introduced to Owen (Justin’s Best Friend/Teammate) and Becca (Elise’s Best Friend). The synopsis kick ass so I will make this short.
Becca and Owen have been friends for the last few years. She works for the owner of the hockey team Owen plays for, The Seattle Ice Hawks. Over the years their friendship has been just that. A friendship. No crushes. Yes, they appreciate the other’s good looks but have never stepped over the line. Until tequila got involved and a proposal…
Becca wants to start dating but since her attack in college she freezes up once the dates turn into more. She wants to move on and to do that she needs Owen. He knows dating. He knows what men enjoy. And she trusts him. She just wanted some tips but he came back with a counteroffer. All of him.
Owen doesn’t want to give Becca tips on how to date and have sex with other men. He wants that man to be him. Maybe not the full on dating part but the sex for sure. He doesn’t trust other men to comfort her in ways he can. She has been through trauma and wants to help her move on and find the man she is meant to be with.
But what will happen when they kiss? The chemistry is strong with these two!! Owen may never want her to go.
I absolutely loved this book. Owen is delicious and so sweet. Becca is strong and knows what she wants. She wants to stay strong and move on with her life. She doesn’t want her attacker to win. Together, these two are explosive, tender, and fun. He also has an alpha side that makes me swoon. I can’t wait for the next book! Oh…it’s going to be good.
Quotes:
This is so fucking weird. Like a twisted version of show and tell.
“I feel like I’m going to break,” I murmur into his neck, clutching his powerful shoulders.
“I’m not going to let that happen. Fall apart for me.”
“Bring it, twenty-two.”
I devoured this book!.
I couldn’t out it down. I love best friends to lovers stories and this was the best one I’ve read in a while. Owen and Becca are great characters. They have extremely good chemistry and there are laughs all around.
Becca experienced a painful past that she is finally ready to move on from and her best friend is who she is convinced can help her. And how can be help her. These two are explosive and their story is fun. The author have us a really great story and the writing was fantastic. Must read!
*review by Michelle
4.5 Stars!!
All The Way is the second book in the Hot Jocks Series and follows the story of Becca and Owen. From the moment I dove into Becca and Owen’s story, I was hooked. Becca is ready to move on from her rocky past. But, every time she thinks about putting herself out there and dating, she starts to freak out. So, Becca comes up with this crazy plan, that only her best friend Owen can help her with. Owen is a total ladies man and is the only one who can help her move past her hangups…Owen would do anything for Becca and when he agreed to her crazy plan, he just knew he was going to get more than he bargained for. The chemistry between Owen and Becca is hotter than either one of them ever dreamed of. Owen’s never wanted more than to have a little fun, but being with Becca….she just might turn his whole world upside down….
I absolutely adored All The Way. These characters hooked me instantly and had me hanging on each and every word. Becca and Owen burned hotter than ever and I couldn’t wait to see how their story would play out. Owen is the ultimate friend. He would do anything for Becca and he certainly can’t deny the chemistry he feels with her. And Becca was super brave to live through what she did and even braver to put herself out there. Her plan to move on might have been a little crazy, but there is no one else that would have treated her with the patience, love and care that Owen did.
All The Way is the perfect friends to lovers romance. This book is steamy and filled with terrific friendships and I’m happy to report that there is little to no drama in this story. All The Way is just effortlessly written and has a flawless flow to it. Before you even realize it, you’ll find that you’ve devoured Owen and Becca’s story and will be wishing their story never ended. I know I certainly felt that way.
All The Way is a wonderful addition to The Hot Jocks Series. Owen and Becca are impossible to not fall in love with and sure to steal you heart. This book was the perfect book to spend my day getting lost in and I’m excited to see where this series will take me next.
Owen has stolen my heart! Granted I do wish we had a bit of an explanation when he was picked up in the first book from an awkward situation but this book was just wow! I love the raw emotions and patience in this book. The love from the heart was just beautiful. Becca was a feisty character. She gives as good as she gets even with her traumatic past. I had to giggle right at the start when she was pickled and asking Owen to help her. But as we go through the motions and everything, you can really see the connection that these two had right from the start. It just builds and blossoms to something so stunning and earth shattering!
Overall, I loved this story. I love the concept of these hockey players and how they are brought to their knees by the most unassuming lady that just hit them on their blind side. Owen had just that even though she was in front of him the entire time. I laughed, I wanted to cry and so much more with this book. The way this story flowed, I finished it and was dying for more!
Oh I loved Becca and Owen’s story a lot!! Both of them were perfect for each other. And their growth, both physically and together, was fantastic. Becca was sweet but strong and Owen went from playboy to the perfect boyfriend. This story just flowed sweetly and simply and was romance to the T.
4 1/2 STARS!
ALL THE WAY is book two in Kendall Ryan’s fun-loving Hot Jocks series and revolves around a pro hockey player and his best friend. This friends to lovers romance is filled with emotion and heart!
Owen caught the reader’s eye in book one of the series … he’s smoking hot, a stud of a hockey player and an all around nice guy … for a player!
Becca is a complex character. She adores Owen and trusts him more than just about anybody in her life. She’s been living a stunted life for awhile now, and she really wants to be happy and in love like everyone around her … but she has issues. Issues she’d like to learn to overcome, but she needs help from the only guy she can let be near her without freezing up. Owen of course agrees to help her, but when it all starts feeling a little too real between them, he’s not sure how to handle it. Can he be the guy that she needs?
I highly recommend this book to anyone who enjoys a fast paced story filled with friendship, emotion and lots of heart. Can’t wait for more in the series.
RATING 4.5 STARS
All the Way is book two in the Hot Jocks series by Kendall Ryan. This can be read as a stand alone. I have not read the first book in this series. But I loved this so much that I most definitely will be keeping up with any future books that come along!
Owen Parrish is a goalie for the Ice Hawks hockey team in Seattle. He’s your typical single, sexy, hot athlete. He can have any woman he wants and frequently does. But always with their acceptance that it’s one night only. His career is his focus.
Becca is close friends with Owen’s younger sister and is also his best friend. She works in administration for the team. She and Owen have been close friends for about four years. Due to something traumatic that happened to Becca back in college, she hasn’t dated in years. She’s lost her confidence. She yearns for that closeness, that bond. She misses sex! But she just can’t. The only person she’s comfortable with is her friend, Owen. Maybe Owen could be like her wing man? Advise her on how to relax, to get out of her own head, help her get past that mental block she so firmly has in place.
“It’s like Owen is my shield of armor, protecting me from the elements.”
Owen has always been attracted to Becca. How could he not be? She’s beyond beautiful, sweet, smart, fun. When she asks for his help dating, the thought of her hooking up with any guy makes him crazy. So maybe he could be her guinea pig! Maybe they could practice together until Becca regains her confidence. Owen’s not a relationship guy. Even if he was, he doesn’t deserve someone like Becca. But maybe he can just bask in her sunshine for a little while?
“The chemistry I was stressing over? Yeah, let’s just say I had nothing to worry about.”
When you first meet Owen, you don’t see the side of him that Becca brings out. But as these two progress, I fell in love with him. He was so careful, so wonderful. He did everything right. He made sure that everything was about Becca. And wow were these two hot together! They steamed up the pages!
This is a sweet, hot, sexy, fun and a wonderful, friends to lovers story that I loved. I couldn’t get enough of these two! Becca might be a bit inexperienced with men but she’s not weak nor is she naïve. She’s brave and strong. And Owen is definitely swoony! I really did love this book. The next book in the series will be Teddy and Sara’s story in Trying to Score. I can’t wait.
A Sweet & Naughty Friends-To-Lovers Romance
There’s nothing better than a friends-to-lovers romance with a little bit of naughty and a whole lot of sweet and swoony! You are going to love Owen and Becca’s story.
Becca is lonely. She’s ready to overcome her past and get back in the dating game. What better way to do get over her fear of intimacy than with her best friend. Owen’s known for his no strings hook-ups. He’d be the perfect segue.
Owen is the goalie for the Ice Hawks professional hockey team and a total manwhore. When Becca approaches him with her plan, he’s not really sure. He is all about helping her, but he knows she can’t catch feelings because he is not cut out to be anyone’s forever.
It will be fine. They will just establish some rules and no one will get hurt. Right?
Owen thinks he is never going to be boyfriend material. Maybe he just needed the right girl? For a guy who claimed to be clueless, he had all the moves. This guy was sweet, patient and incredibly thoughtful. You cannot help but love him. Becca is a survivor. She is determined to move forward and she won’t stop until she does. She is exactly what Owen needed.
I definitely enjoyed the characters and their journey. The author delivers an emotional story and takes care when dealing with an all too common occurrence. A great addition to the series and I look forward to next book in the series.
Becca and Owen have known each other for years! Becca is best friends with his sister. Owen is an amazing popular hockey player. He’s popular with the ladies and doesn’t do relationship. Becca asks for his help but will it hurt their friendship? If he helps will that change everything?