When Sparrow Greenlee meets Nix Burkholder, it is definitely not love at first sight. It doesn’t matter how chiseled his jaw is, how his shirt stretches over his pecs, how great he looks in a hockey uniform. The man has an attitude that makes her want to scream and send a slapshot into his pads. The only redeeming thing about him is his daughter, Harley, a spunky six-year-old with only one thing … thing on her mind… to find her daddy a girlfriend.
And she has set her eyes on Sparrow. But does Nix?
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4.5 Stars
I’m a sucker for a single dad romance plus add it’s a romantic comedy you have me sold. This is the first book I’ve read by Kim Deister and I promise you it won’t be the last. I fell in love with this small town and it’s citizens. I laughed a lot while reading this one, but it also packs in the hear and feels. Plus some parts had me on the edge of my seat. It’s a well rounded book with wonderful engaging characters. Nix’s daughter is adorable and stole my heart right away. If you’re looking for a make you feel good book with laughs then look no further. I would highly recommend this book. I really hope there are more books coming from this town!
Nix who is new in town and a single dad who has a chip on his shoulder, and as he is the new goalie for the team which Sparrow also plays for, she is quick to tell him she is fed up with his attitude. Bring into the mix a cute little girl, and this is an all round entertaining read. This is a well written story which is filled with drama, humor, fun and is an intense read. I look forward to reading more form this talented author whose work I highly recommend for all.
Sparrow Greenlee is your average small town New York girl. She loves her students, hockey, her family, and has no interest in having her heart broken again. She just wants to play beer league hockey, and show the haters girls belong on the ice…. until the new goalie steps up to the bar, Nix. His hockey name may be firebird, but he’s cold as ice, and also hot as sin. Sparrow knows she needs to stay far away from the new cop in town, but he has a daughter; a daughter who needs a friend. After being deserted by the woman who should love her most, her mother, Sparrow understands Nix’s wariness of relationships. Doesn’t the guy realize not every woman is in the market to marry him on site – even if Sparrow herself can’t stop imagining his lips on hers. She can be Harley’s friend and ignore her dad with a chip on his shoulder, right? Read Last Call and find out!
I enjoyed reading this book, and felt it was a lighthearted and easy read. Author, Kim Deister does a great job of infusing the right amount of humor, while also providing great character development of the hero and heroine as well as the side characters. Sparrow is genuinely likeable, while Nix represents the sexy and broken single dad you can’t help but want to fix. The plot is well orchestrated throughout the book, however I did want a little more from the ending. It was a tad fantastical, whirlwind romance for me – going from crawling down the track to sprinting to the finish line. With this into account, it was still a lovely and humorous read, staying true to the romantic comedy theme. If you’re looking to spend an enjoyable afternoon, reach for Last Call and spend it with Nix & Sparrow!
So there’s a new guy in town and Sparrow isn’t impressed with him. He comes across with a chip on his shoulder. He’s been put the ringer and doesn’t trust women anymore. Sparrow and her friends are hilarious especially her best friend Rowan. She definitely keeps Sparrow on her toes. This hockey league sounds so much fun. Kim has outdone herself with this book. Sparrow is a spunky lady. She is one of these ladies that doesn’t hold back. She doesn’t like you, she tells you.. Case in point when she meets Nix. It doesn’t go well. She also has a sweet and caring side to her. She will go all out when needed. She was a lot of fun to read. Nix is ready for a new beginning but wasn’t expecting Sparrow to waltz into his life and heart. He’s a great character as well. You can tell he truly cares about the people he loves. This book has hockey, sweet romance and some drama. This has to be my favorite book by the author so far. I fell hard for these characters and want more so so bad!!!
5 Cranky Stars
This book has the background theme of Beer League Ice Hockey – Sweetser Stoats – average age 45. Sparrow Greenlea, an English high school teacher, was one of the youngest on the team. Her mother loved animals, she had two brothers one called Fox and the other Colt. Her BFF Rowan who was married to Griff, took an active interest in Sparrow’s ‘relationship’ life, especially the lack of it. When a new man comes to town and takes over the goalie position, Rowan was determined to make this into something, a romance, a fling anything. Sparrow was not interested as a few years earlier she had her heart broken by then boyfriend Thorn who just decided to go and work in Japan with no invite for her.
Anyway Nix, short for Phoenix, had his own broken heart with a brick wall built round it. He had a six year old daughter named Harley, who his wife abandoned outside their house while she moved out taking most of the furniture etc with her. This is where Nix found the upset Harley a couple of hours later. He moved to Sweetser for a new start with his daughter and his wife signed papers to relinquish all rights to Harley. Sparrow tried to welcome Nix but he shunned all approaches from her. It was when Thorn returned and turned up at her parent’s Thanksgiving meal that things started to change. Thorn left the house being threatened by Sparrow’s two brothers.
While she was home with her Newfoundland dog Mags, that Mags made her aware there was somebody at the door. By the time she got there it flew open and there stood a drunk Thorn, She didn’t want to aggravate him so went along with what he asked until he assumed they would be taking up where they left off, then she lost her cool and Thorn turned violent. The last thing she remembers is everything went dark and when she started to come to she recognised the voice of Nix, she realised that he was a cop. Jumping ahead in the book where there was a lot of misunderstanding and hot and cold receptions by Nix. That Sparrow just accepted friendship which Nix agreed with. Sparrow had got very close to Harley. One day when Sparrow wasn’t having Harley, Nix turned up in a state not knowing where Harley was. This then turned into a Search & Rescue operation. Sparrow & Mags had just got their S&R badges.
Long story short, no spoilers!!!! This was the night that Nix world nearly came to an end and when he realised that he had fallen for Sparrow. He walked into a cavern and saw Sparrow and Harley both being threatened. He nearly lost them both it still wasn’t an easy road for the pair of them though…….
When the new guy in town, also happens to be the new goalie for the team that Sparrow plays for, she is not as enthused as the rest of the town. Nix has an attitude towards women and he doesn’t hide it. Even though Sparrow’s bestie is totally bummed and already had wedding colors picked out, she doesn’t pay him no heed and in fact gets in his face about him being a jerk. When the two end up running into each other due to Nix’s daughter’s dance class, the two end up making a truce to be friends. Sparrow knows that Nix has baggage and isn’t ready for anything more and for her that’s fine… even if she is starting to think about him more than normal. Can the two just be friends, or with the help of a meddling six year old will they confess their love and live HEA?
This was a cute little hockey love story. Complete with drama, danger, a cute dog, an adorable little girl, and of course hockey. I give this 4 stars.