I care too much about Cammy Wesley to marry her… friendship by pushing for something more.
I can’t be her forever.
I’m not that guy. I’m the good time. The class clown. The hockey stud. I’m the happy for now, not the happily ever after.
I stay in my lane, but when Cammy’s ex needs a lesson, the rash overprotective part of me jumps the boards and I go from best friend to fake boyfriend in the span of a kiss. And that’s just the beginning. Because when it comes to Cammy, there’s nothing I won’t do for her.
Even if it’s guaranteed to wreck me.
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Honestly, I’m not sure how much more hotness I can take in this Slayers Hockey series! Ms. Kelly took my favorite trope, friends to lovers, and made it even better than most books with similar themes I’ve read!
Rux is all that and a bag of chips! Charming, funny, sexy…a great friend to Cammy, hardworking teammate, part of a bromance with the equally hot Greg (Dirty Player. Read it!) and a man to look up to for Matty, Cammy’s young son. He comes off as goofy and not very serious, but he’s wonderful to his best friend, even as they become much more.
But there’s so much more depth to the guy who isn’t looking for serious, kids or wedding bells. The chemistry with Cammy, even before they moved into a “with benefits” category, is special and real. Serious became a part of their relationship as soon as their friendship started. Cammy isn’t asking Rux for more than he can give, either. It’s all just another indication as to how great they are, as friends and as lovers.
That’s not to say everything is smooth sailing. Jeremy, the baby daddy, is back in town for his son (finally). Ugh, just that name makes me want to hurl! Rux has a bit of a backstory we haven’t seen yet, too. But no spoilers!
This series is simply awesome and I can’t say enough good things about it, or Mira Lyn Kelly herself! I haven’t read anything of hers that I haven’t loved. Dirty Rebound can be read as a stand-alone, but do yourself a favor and grab the rest of the series as well. Once you meet all the sexy hockey gods, you’ll thank me!
Amazing! Simply Amazing!
Mira Lyn Kelly’s book #3 in the Slayers series, Dirty Rebound, is quickly becoming one of my favorite rereads.
It’s an incredibly well written, super hot hockey romance with a terrific cast of characters and a great story line. It’s a sports friends to lovers book written in a dual POV that is the best type of book in a series: It’s a standalone but with supporting characters from previous (and hopefully future!) books that is like seeing old friends again!
The Dual POV is my favorite type of writing and Ms. Kelly does it oh so well. The chapters featuring Rux gives us insights into why he’s remained in the friend zone with Cammy all these years even though his attraction grows by the day. His thoughts … and words … are raw, honest, and will have you swooning. He’s totally dedicated to Cammy and she’s on board with it. Rux has become a father figure to her young son Matty who thinks Rux hung the moon!
Cammy is a hot single mom with an ex that is trying to get back into the picture. She’s the sister of Julia, who was featured in a previous Slayer book. She’s secretly in love with Rux and is fighting the attraction …. somewhat.
As Rux and Cammy give in to their attraction that’s been on a slow burn all these years, they question what’s been holding them back … all as they have “one more last time.”
Dirty Rebound is a fab read … it’s rich with dialogue and has a solid storyline with well developed characters.
If you like Friends to Lovers, Dual POV, and sports romance, this book is a trifecta! Download it today!
I was generously given an ARC by the author. This is my honest review.
Mira Lyn Kelly
I received a free ARC copy of this book from the author prior to release and am voluntarily leaving a review.
This was a fun story about two besties finding love together. Its also a story thats been building for a long time. They have been good friends for years, since Greg who is Ruxes friend and teammate married Cammie’s sister Julia from Dirty Player.
Cammie is a single mom and was abandoned by her high school boyfriend when she got pregnant. But he has moved to town and wants to get to know his son and so Cammie feels she needs a boyfriend to show him what he gave up years before.
And so Rux who is very close with Cammie and her son, plays at being her boyfriend, until things get real and Rux feels he not the best choice for Cammie. This is a fun story and very light reading. Its more a story about him realising that he is in love with Cammie and that he deserves her and a family and he needs to accept his past and move on from it.
This was my first book by this author and I must say I really enjoyed it!
Cammie and Rux are best friends, and her son Matty loves him as much as she does. Until the first kiss, and than the thinking starts! Is this only friendship-love, or more?!
Great book, and I absolutely need to catch up on this series!
Dirty Rebound is the third book in the Slayers hockey series by the talented Mira Lyn Kelly! It can be read as a standalone, but you should read Dirty Secret and Dirty Hookup because they are fun and sexy. Mira Lyn Kelly knows how to write hockey hunks and strong sexy women who fall for them! Rux is so fun, sexy and delicious! We have loved Rux for a while and I knew his story was going to be good! He’s just so fun, free, sexy and loyal. He loves hard, plays hard and just likes to make people smile. He’s best friends with Cammy, Julia’s sister (from Dirty Player) They are just friends. They hang out, cuddle on the couch. Have fun with her son, Matty. Hang out with their friends after games. And then there’s a kiss. For show. But it opens up something between them. When there’s another kiss, it’s game on. They can have fun, do friends with benefits. It just feels natural for them to touch, kiss, hug and more. They aren’t going to forget that they were friends first. Even when feelings start to get involved. Will Rux be able to admit his true feelings before it’s too late? Will Cammy be able to forget the way Rux made her feel? Oh man! These two captured my heart! I love the fun and sexy side of Rux, but he’s more than that. He’s sweet and cuddle and full of love to share! Cammy is strong, independent and such a good mom. I loved Matty! He made me laugh and cry! Rux and Cammy’s story is full of lust, love, fun and laughs! I’m loving this series and can’t wait to see who’s up next!
This book was so adorable, and just like book two, it made me smile, laugh, swoon, and everything in between. It’s a best friends to lovers romance. I finally got to hear Cammy’s story and what happened with her and her son’s deadbeat father that up and left when he found out she was pregnant at 18. Cammy isn’t a perfect mother, I mean who is right? But she tries her best for her son Matty and to know that she has a best friend to help her and be with her it’s the very best. You wouldn’t expect to fall for your best friend but that’s what happens here. Cammy’s and Rux’s story is so cute and heartwarming. I love how they are best friends to the fullest and can speak openly about anything and everything. He may not be the perfect man because he would be with one woman and then another but the way he is with Cammy and Matty it’s super cute. It’s a love story I would only dream of having. A sweet single mother and a big not so bad guy, just a great laughable romance. I seriously can’t wait to read book 4 I’m excited to know what couple is coming out. Thanks Mira for another cute romance.
I actually read this story about a week ago and it took me until now to write a review; it trigger something deep in me I couldn’t find the words to put down.
For someone so anti-relationship Rux sure knows how to be in one. His friendship with Cammy was awesome and it was only a matter of time before they turned into more. Cammy was funny, strong and knew what she wanted for herself. It was painful seeing her trying to let him go and him trying as well to convince himself she’s better off without him on a romantic side of their relationship. He was such a great guy and by the time they finally found the way towards each other I was head over heels in love with them both.
I’ve been a fan of Mira Lyn Kelly for a while now but I’m a HUGE one after this book!
***Review copy requested and reviewed on behalf of OMGReads Blog***
Sweet and sexy friends to lovers!
Rux and Cammy are best friends and ONLY best friends. But when she needs him most he’s there laying a kiss on her to end all kisses. A kiss designed to show her douchey ex she’s just fine without him. But what that kiss really ends up doing is finally getting these two besties to realize exactly how they feel for each other.
Rux has always been the hockey god, good guy with a fun personality. But he’s not one to offer a woman commitment and a white picket fence. As good of a friend as he is to Cammy, that’s all he he is – a friend. A friend there for her and her son, always, but not more. Until that kiss and suddenly they’re seeing each other in a whole new way. Can Cammy be the one to show Rux all that his heart is capable of?
Oh damn…I loved this best friends to more love story! Cammy is the kind of heroine I love most – sweet and sassy, strong and independent, and raising the sweetest, most adorable son. And then there’s Rux. Whew. I think we’d all love a best friend like him – also sweet, heart of gold, and hot as the sun. Their chemistry is epically hot, they loved each other long before they fell in love, and they fit each other the way only best friends can. This is absolutely the perfect best friends to lovers, hockey romance.
WOW!! I picked up this book, intending to read a chapter or two, only to find myself held hostage by the story line until I turned the last page later that day. It has been a while since a story captured me like Dirty Rebound by Mira Lyn Kelly, book 3 in the Slayers Hockey series, did. I was even ready to do some major one-clicking on other stories written by Ms. Kelly.
Rux and Cammy’s friends-to-lovers story is an emotional, steamy, and enjoyable tale. Cammy is a single mom of an adorable and awesome little boy and whose older sister is married to Rux’s best male friend. Rux is a happy for now, not a happily ever after type. This alpha hockey player considers Cammy his best friend. The one person he couldn’t live without. Her smile, loaded fridge, and amazing son are the reason he protects her from the jerks out there, not looking for a serious relationship. After Cammy is dropped like a hot potato by some guy after only a couple of dates Rux crosses the line by kissing her; going from best friends to fake boyfriend. Although wanting more and recognizing the off the chart chemistry they share, Rux is afraid to push for more; that might just ruin this special friendship. Or will it?
Ms. Kelly wrote an emotional, amazing, steamy sports romance that should not be missed. She provided a tale rich with emotions, sizzling chemistry, sarcasm, revealing conversations, and charming characters giving Rux and Cammy a chance at love and a future together. I highly recommend Dirty Rebound to other readers and look forward to the next book in this series.
I voluntarily reviewed a complimentary copy of this book.
Once under the spell of the Slayers there is no turning back. Funny, flirty and heartaching work well together. Dirty Rebound wraps itself around the senses while scoring gold when it comes to the heart. Rux and Cammy are a wild ride that never lets up. Kelly outdid herself.
I loved Rux and Cammy’s story! It was hot and sexy and they were clearly MFEO but OMG, the angst between these two (when they weren’t otherwise occupied, that is)! And it was 100% Rux’s fault, because holy schmoly did he have REASONS.
For which I wanted to smack him upside the head. Hard. Twice…
#kiddingnotreallykidding
I mean, sure he was up front(ish) with her about not being “the type” to get married and have kids, but it took him forever to tell her why. Like seriously, forever. And then he only did so because his hand was forced–and then IMHO it wasn’t nearly as bad as it sounded like it was going to be from his internal dialog, which is good.
But still. Geesh, dude.
Once you get past their silly insistence that off-the-charts chemistry and smoking hot sexy times is just something that good friends do and eventually they’ll just go back to being benefit-less friends (ha!) you’re left with a delightful friends-to-lovers story plus an adorable kid and an ex who I magically didn’t want to throttle once it was over (for a while there, it was tempting. But he got over it with only slight bodily harm). Plus all the rest of the Slayers are here, and the significant others of those who have already gotten their HEAs, and there’s HOCKEY, so I don’t know what else you could possibly want. Except maybe the next book, ASAP? 😉
This is the third book in the Slayers Hockey series, but it could work as a standalone. The book it’s most closely connected to is Dirty Player from her Back to You series, since Cammy is Julia’s sister and Rux is Greg’s teammate and best friend–and of course that’s the only one I haven’t read yet (but I will ASAP!)–so you should be fine starting here. But I believe I mentioned they’re hockey players? So, yeah, getting them all on your TBR wouldn’t be a bad idea. 🙂
Rating: 4 stars / A-
I voluntarily reviewed an Advance Reader Copy of this book.
Those dirty talking Slayers are back!
Rux and Cammy are best friends…who decided to add a little benefits package to their friendship, but only “temporarily.”
I’ve been waiting for Rux and Cammy for a couple of books now. I loved that they really are best friends with no misunderstood jealous feelings when one of them dates someone else. But then Rux offers his excellent kissing skills to help Cammy save face and all of a sudden their friendship moves into a new phase. Their chemistry and love for not only each other but Matty made the dirty talking super sexy times that much more satisfying!
I also loved getting to see more of the Bromance that is Rux and Greg! And while he won’t be joining the brotherhood, Jermey was nice addition to the story – and like Matty I was never worried that Rux wouldn’t win!
I can’t wait until the next player is scoring on and off the ice!
I received a complimentary review copy of this book but all opinions are my own.
I adored Rux but I really do not like his name. All I could think of was that stuffed bear-like toy from the 80s, Teddy Ruxpin. Cammy is a sweet single mommy. Rux () and Cammy are just really good friends because that’s what they need their relationship to be and neither one of them want to lose what they have. Rux doesn’t feel worthy and Cammy is afraid to put her heart out there again. Now, I have been told that if you pick your romantic partner with the same qualities as your best friend you have a greater chance of a long lasting successful relationship. So, if that’s true then in this case why not just choose your best friend? This is another great read from MLK, well written with great characters. It’s a light read that is fun, sexy, romantic with a warm and fuzzy HEA. I’m giving it four shiny stars.
Omg I just want to say I love Rux so much it hurts. Now that I have that out of my system, maybe a little bit, this book was so good I didn’t want to put it down, but I needed how the story would end up. Rux is this overly hot, sexy hockey player that is also goofy, loves to have fun and thinks he isn’t good for anyone when as the reader we know it isn’t true. If look past his goofy fun-loving ways we can see that deep down something is haunting him, but he has found his comfort in Cammy and her son. He will do anything for them and has this need to protect them no matter what, but he refuses to acknowledge any underlying feelings. Cammy is a single mother who has done everything in her power to provide the best life for her kid and her best friend Rux has been there for her in every possible way, but the attraction they have is always put on the back burner for the sake of not disrupting the friendship. These two are perfect for each other even if they don’t want to acknowledge it, until Rux sets out to put a guy in his place by showing him what he is missing in Cammy. They pretend in public to be a couple, but their attraction can’t be denied. Can they find their way around the friend zone to be more or will the past and self-doubts stand in their way to happiness? I thought Vaughn was my main hockey guy but Rux has stolen his place and now they are tied as the best hot hockey players in my mind. Can’t wait for more from this series.
An enjoyable well-paced sweet, sexy and charming book. Rux, Cammy and Matty had me hooked from the start. Loved the chemistry between Cammy and Rux and watching them go from friends to so much more. Great addition to the Slayers Hockey series that has me looking forward to another visit to team.
I voluntarily reviewed an ARC.
What a phenomenal story! I loved absolutely everything about Rux and Cammy. This was a perfect best friends to lovers story and it was exactly the book I needed. Rux was such an awesome guy and when coupled up with Cammy they were just perfect. When I read the last line of the book my first thought was “I am not done with them and I need more”.
Cammy is a single mother that just wants a security for her and her son and when her latest date breaks up with her, Rux is there to help her save face. And boy does he ever help her out. These two best friends when they decided to add benefits to the mix- WOW. Seriously, wow! I think these two might now be my favorite Slayers couple. This book will definitely get a reread because it was just that good.
I loved seeing more of Julia(Cammy’s sister), Greg, Natalie, George, Quinn and the rest of Rux’s teammates. This is a great series and this is definitely a book worth reading and enjoying.
I adore all things Ruxton Myers. He was almost perfect. What woman wouldn’t think the moon and the stars hung with a man who was the perfect best friend with dirty benefits slash some what boyfriend who always put you and your son first. Yes Pease! Cammy was an awesome single mom who always put Matty’s needs above hers even if it meant allowing Jeromey in Matty’s life. The story was so much fun to read. It made me laugh and smile. The old characters from previous books were fun to revisit. I’m excited about the next book in the series. Mira’s books bring me joy. Until next time y’all happy reading.
Sigh…I loved Cammy and Rux. Dirty Rebound is the third book in the Slayers Hockey series and it was delightful.
Cammy and Rux are friendship goals. They have been best friends for years and tell each other everything. They hang out and cuddle on the couch while watching movies and are each other’s shoulder to lean on. Rux is also basically a surrogate dad for Cammy’s son, Matty. While they love each other, they are not in love with each other. Then one night a kiss changes everything. Should they try to be friends with benefits and if so, can they go back to being friends when it’s over?
Cammy is a strong, independent single mom. She’s taken care of her son by herself from the beginning and she has a “sunshine” outlook on life even though she has every reason not to.
Rux is the fun guy who never plans to fall in love or get married due to a situation in his past. In spite of that, he’s always been open with Cammy and feels she deserves the best in life. He has a HUGE heart and he’s so good with Matty.
The sparks between these two are FIRE!! They are hot together. They have the perfect blend of love, friendship, sexiness and fun. The banter between them is priceless and I will never look at Wonder Woman and Superman the same way. LOL!
This was a best friends to lovers romance at its finest. Dirty Rebound will have you hooked from the moment you pick it up. I can’t wait to see what’s next for the Slayers.
Rux is a hot alpha hockey player out for a good time not wanting to be in a relationship.Sammy is a single of mother and having a hard time finding a good man.They are best friends that decides to become friends with benefits but can they keep it casual??? I loved this book can’t wait for more!!!!