A RED HOT Standalone romantic comedy from USA Today Bestseller Lili Valente…“You’re going to be a daddy.”Looking up into Alexi Petrov’s dark eyes as I break the news, I’m scared out of my mind. This man is the most terrifying defender in the NHL, and if it weren’t for my sporty new baby bump, I probably wouldn’t believe we hooked up that night. (Yes, I’ve sworn off margaritas for life.)But the … margaritas for life.)
But the Alexi who goes to my doctor appointments, moves me into his guesthouse, and cooks me so many gourmet meals I look like I’m carrying twins? He isn’t scary at all.
He’s sweet. And intense. And so sexy I want to smear him with honey and lick it off every inch of his powerful, protective, oh-so-swoony-worthy body.
But that’s not a part of our relationship anymore. We’re friends who intend to raise a child together. That’s all…
Right?
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There’s no way I can be just friends with Amanda Esposito.
She’s everything I want in a woman–strong, sexy, compassionate, a little bit wild–with curves for miles and a smile she smiles just for me.
But no matter how much I want her, I don’t know if I’ve got what it takes to be that guy–the one with his heart on his sleeve. I learned the hard way that love can get real ugly, real fast.
But when my new family is threatened, I realize how much I want this woman and our baby in my life for the long haul, and how hard I’m willing to fight for them.
They say I’m a dangerous man to cross on the ice, but they haven’t seen anything yet…
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Quick fast paced book. I couldn’t wait for Alexi’s book, the wait was so worth it. I’m so in love with Alexi, he strong, passionate and adorable. Lili Valente does not disappoint with this series. Captured my heart and made me dream of happily ever afters. A amazingly beautiful, fun story.
Entertaining enough. They were a cute couple. I would have been as mad as she was when she found out what he was hiding. But still glad they got their HEA.
I enjoyed this book. Loved Alexi and Amanda more than Tanner and Diana. Gave it a 4 as there weren’t really any surprises. I actually skimmed through the letters and the end when they were fighting. I was ready for it to be done. The end felt rushed. And they never mentioned whether they would risk having another child.
Puck Me Baby is the fourth book in the Bad Motherpucker series by one of my go-to authors, Lili Valente. I always know that I will swoon, tear up and laugh while reading one of her books. This series is a group of standalone books that are connected by one hockey team. The Portland Badgers. If you read Puck Aholic then you got a little tease at the end about what happened between Alexi and Amanda. Yes! There was a baby made in the making of the book.
Alexi and Amanda haven’t seen each other since that night. A one-night stand that could never be forgotten. Alexi woke up to an empty bed and a few weeks later Amanda woke up to two pink lines. And now, almost three months after that night, they are in the same room. Shocked. They didn’t know they were only one degree away from each other this whole time. Then Alexi got an even bigger shock when he found out she was having his baby.
You would think he would be freaking out right? Nope…he steps up. He wants this. He wants her. He wants a family. But he also wants what is best for Amanda. And right now, that’s friendship. It makes sense. They don’t really know one another. Hell, they didn’t even share last names the night they met. He is determined to show her that he is in this for the long haul. That this was fate’s way of showing them that they are meant to be together. The three of them. He knows she is scared. He is too. He thought he found love once and it blew up in his face. Left him for dead. He truly believes Amanda is the woman he is suppose to jump in the box for. But, does she believe he is the one to show her what love truly feels like?
Awe…I loved this couple! Alexi is a badass on the ice but a protective sweetheart with an alpha side off it. He wants to take care of what’s his no matter the cost. He is definitely swoon-worthy both inside and outside of the bedroom. Amanda is strong, beautiful, and doesn’t just take his shit laying down. She fights for what she believes in even if it’s a bit dangerous. Together, they made me laugh, cry, and tingly. If you know what I mean, and I know you do.
Overall…it’s a fun and sexy addition to the series. It’s a story full of love, laughter, sexiness, and baby elephants.
P.S. Love the text messages.
Quotes:
“Then how on Earth did this happen?”
“I don’t know.” He brushes my badly-in-need-of-a-trim bangs from my forehead. “We just got lucky, I guess.”
“Jesus. This team gossips more than my grandmother and her quilting circle.”
“Don’t give Cruise any ideas,” Brendan says. “He’s already trying to make me learn how to knit.”
“That guy is pretty sexy when he’s making sure I’m fed.”
Alexi leans in to murmur in my ear, “Confession: that guy has noticed that good food makes your clothes fall off. He has ulterior motives.”
This story is for those of us that enjoy an unplanned pregnancy with a man who has a heart of gold. Alexi is big, sweet and loves his grandma. Amanda has a history of dating the wrong men but she finds her HEA with Alexi.
I listened to the audio of this book. What a special treat to have the author be one of the narrators.
Tyler Donne did a great job of narrating Alexi’s character. Spot on timing and I could listen to his voice forever.
I love Lili Valente’s books and especially loved she narrated Mandy’s character. She put the passion and love from writing this book into her narration. Fantastic.
All that is enough to listen to this audio but in addition, the story of these two is so sweet and heart melting I was a smiling, laughing, sometimes teary eyed and always entertained fan from beginning to end. I loved this audio and highly recommend it.
fun read, good series
Another fantastic 5 Star book in this series! Lili just writes the heck out of a romantic comedy. But while this story does have the funny components, it also has some pretty serious moments some of which just made my heart break for Alexi and so many incredibly sweet ones too.
I love the storyline and Alexi & Mandy! Considering he is the enforcer on the Badgers he is the sweetest most caring, gentle protective man when it comes to Mandy. I love how he remembers so much of what they talked about that first night. Mandy is sassy and sweet and a really good person.
She may have set out to just let loose by having a one night stand to help try and get over her awful break-up, but that night gave her the greatest unexpected gift. Because she was drunk she wasn’t really sure how to find her mystery hookup. As luck would have it he is at her best friend’s wedding because he is his teammate. Something happens and she didn’t intend for him to find out the way he does but that was kind of out of her control.
When she confirms to him that it is his baby, he totally steps up and is 100% all in. They decide to just be friends though because they don’t want to mess that up but we all know the best laid plans and all that……..
Alexi & Mandy have some serious chemistry and naturally hot and steamy times ensue. And they are so hot together!
Loved everything about the scene when they went out for tacos especially the pepper plate and the sexy yogurt kiss! Literally Hot!!
Also Loved the text messages and letters.
A couple of my fave quotes/ lines form the book are:
“You have this way of making totally benign things sound ….absolutely filthy.” “Is that in purpose Alexi?”
“Or are you accidentally naughty?”
“I’m not sure. But I’m happy to keep having hard, deep, all-night-long conversations with you until we figure it out.”
I’m a man that now knows love isn’t a trap or a box; it’s a pair of wings and a wide-open sky and absolutely no limits to how high you can fly.
Puck Me Baby is the 4th in the Bad Motherpucker series Lilii Valente. Like the others in this series, I loved this one. Lili is an author that I can never pass up reading when she releases a new book. She knows how to make you swoon, get teary eyed and will also have you laughing.
Puck Me Baby is a standalone like all the rest and gives you yet another player in the Portland Badgers hockey team.
Alexi and Amanda had a one night stand but it was one of those nights that will never be forgotten. Alexi woke up to an empty bed the next day and Amanda got the shock of her life a few weeks later after taking a pregnancy test.
Alexi is the man that you wish for. He’s kind, protective, and he knows what he wants. Amanda.
Can these two make it work for the babies sake or is there more between them than just having a child together? Find out today when you pick up this 5 star read.