I’m the Seattle Sharks’ power forward.The rising star. The sniper. The skater.On the ice, I’m invincible.Off the ice, there’s room in my heart for only one girl:my five-year-old niece. When my addict sister leaves Hannah on my doorstep with nothing but a backpack and a note full of excuses, my entire life shifts.Playoffs or not, keeping my niece out of foster care is my first priority. I need … is my first priority.
I need help…from anyone but her.
Ivy Harris.
Coach’s other daughter.
Gorgeous, smart-mouthed, reckless.
Hannah’s new BFF and favorite babysitter.
Ivy’s been under my skin since she clicked into my life on four-inch heels.
The same heels I just caught Hannah playing dress-up in.
But Ivy’s never been able to color inside the lines,
and with Hannah’s future hanging in the balance,
I can’t chance stepping outside them—no matter how badly I want to.
Ivy and I fight like pros until our mouths are too busy kissing.
The line between enemy and lover is blurry, and if we can’t figure out what we mean to each other, it will cost us everything in the end…including Hannah.
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I love the family that this group of characters have created. Ivy gets her chance with Connor, hoping to find the same happily ever after as her twin. The journey is a complicated one with trust being the hardest to hold on to
Hannah, Connor’s niece will pull at your heart strings.
Absolutely love this series. Every player makes you want too swoon but Connor, how much he loves his niece and protects her will tug at your heartstrings. Ivy & Connor are truly perfect for each other and I couldn’t stop reading their story. Another 5 Star read that every hockey player fan should read.
This book was so much more than just a sports romance. Connor and Ivy fight with each other, for each other, and the biggest of all they fight to create a stable home and environment for Hannah, Connor’s niece. This was a beautiful story about forgiveness, letting go of the past, and finding stability when they least expected it. I adored this story. All the men and their significant others of the Seattle Sharks prove they are not only teammates but a family who pulls together in a time of need. Loved it!
Oh man!
I didn’t want to put this down!
Connor and Ivy? I hadn’t picked that pairing but the whole “enemies to lovers” vibe was explosive.
You, Miss (Mrs?) Samantha Whiskey very nearly got a few tears from me…. Hannah waiting at that table tugged on my heartstrings something fierce.
Another excellent installment in the series!
Skater is book 6 in the Seattle Sharks series by Samantha Whiskey and can be read as a standalone. I’ve read the other books and was so excited to see what was in store for Ivy and Connor. Their attraction was undeniable but Ivy had made some mistakes in the past, and Connor was hesitant to trust her or his growing feelings. Connor is sarcastic, cold, and judgmental in the beginning, and not very hero worthy, but he redeems himself rather fast as the dotting uncle who takes in his adorable five-year old niece, Hannah, when his sister abandons her.
Ivy is very loyal and loving and has always been there for Connor when he needed her help. She loves Hannah, too, and as the three of them spend more time together, their feelings grow, their true selves surface, and they begin to let each other in. You can’t help but fall in love with Ivy in this story. She is so spirited, fun, compassionate, kind, and generous of her time. She is a wonderful role model for Hannah, a loyal sister and friend, and totally smitten with Connor. I was glad that they took their time getting to know one another before they became intimate, as it was all of these conversations and honest moments that made their story so special.
Ivy is an aspiring and talented journalist and repeatedly demonstrated through example her morals and values when reporting the news, another quality that I admired. I really didn’t care for the part of the story towards the end when Connor felt betrayed which I saw coming. As a reporter, I expected more from her and felt she should have been more conscience of the information she had stored on her ipad. It was quickly resolved, nonetheless, and they get a HEA worthy of the fabulous Shark series. I especially loved the epilogue, which gave us a glimpse into the future.
I loved revisiting the players, especially Eric who is married to Ivy’s twin sister, Pepper, and even their dad who is the hockey coach. There were many tender and heartfelt moments, especially when Connor was dealing with his sister’s addiction, talking about his youth, and trying to do right by his niece as an adult.
Cute enemies to lovers romance. I enjoyed both Conner and Ivy as characters, but the plot was pretty unoriginal. Not a great book, but not bad either.
An enjoyable read. Once Connor got over his anger over what Ivy did to Erik in the previous book, he was able to really see her. And I give Ivy so much credit for embracing Hannah and helping Connor, even when he was such a jerk to her. I also love how the Seattle Sharks is really one big family. They always try to be there for each other!
This amazing series keeps you hooked with each 5 star addition and leaves you excited for the next couple/story. Skater is about unconditional love and family. You see the team pull together when Connor needs them, and they show him what a true family is really like after his heart breaking childhood. Ivy came across as very different to her twin sister, Pepper, in Blocker. She’s the last person you’d expect to show such responsibility and commitment in supporting Connor who drives her insane, but she’s there for him and Hannah every step of the way.
We catch up with team mates and couples we already know so well, but we also get to know new members of the team with glimpses of what’s possibly coming their way. I can’t wait to jump into book 7 when it comes out!
Samantha Whiskey is an author you’ll want to stalk as you won’t be able to get enough of her fantastic work. She gives her readers books that are easy to fall into and characters you’ll swoon over. She’s an author I know I can rely on when I need a book that allows me to escape and become consumed by the storyline. I recommend all of her books, and know you won’t be disappointed!
*I voluntarily reviewed an advance complimentary copy of this book
Oh My Goodness I love hockey romance and this one is GREAT. This is such a well-written story with such great characters. Lots of interesting twist and turns and hot steamy love.
From the moment they first met Connor Bridgerton fell head over heels for Ivy Harris, but while he was checking her out, she was checking out one of his teammates… talk about hurt! So, he let her go without a fight, she obviously didn’t feel the same way that he did, so why torture himself any further.
He decided they’d just be friends instead, then she went and did something completely unforgivable and it drove a huge wedge between them, one that had him doubting everything he thought he knew about her, so he put distance between them. But that didn’t last too long because his adorable five year old niece took a shine to Ivy, and for the sake of his niece he decided he could play nice. But with her constantly breezing in and out of their lives, unknowingly taunting him, little by little that damn crush came sneaking back up on him!
Now armed with the knowledge that she is a free woman, he has considered making a move, but Ivy still doesn’t seem to be interested… she is a master at giving mixed signals. One minute he thinks he has a chance, and the next he isn’t so sure… but little does he know divine intervention is about to shine down on him, and give him what he has been craving all along, Ivy’s time and full attention!
Within the pages of Skater lies an steamy tale that is certain to melt your heart and permanently weaken your knees… fair warning Mr. Connor Bridgerton will do a number on you!! The moment he wandered onto the page he had my full attention, and shortly thereafter my heart too, he was sweet, sexy, and so irresistible! I have loved meeting everyone of the members of this Shark team, but no one has had quite the effect on me that Connor did, he was an unassuming man, with a good heart, and just a hint of a naughty side. The emotion he showed throughout made it impossible not to feel for him and the situation he found himself in, but his strength and persistence prevailed, and he handled everything perfectly, and gave me the perfect toe curling story to devour! If you haven’t had the pleasure of meeting the Seattle Sharks yet, I highly recommend you remedy that, because you are missing the opportunity to meet some truly exceptional characters! I just cannot say enough say good things about these characters and their touching stories, just take my advice and meet them!!!
I requested an advanced copy of this title from the publisher, and I am voluntarily leaving my honest opinion.
Love sports romance and this did not disappoint. I enjoyed the banter between Ivy and Conner that you can literally feel their chemistry sizzle after each page. I fell in love with Connor’s loyalty, sweetness and hotness. I can’t wait for the next Seattle Sharks story.
Skater is the sixth book in the Seattle Sharks series and believe me this one is the holy grail of the series. Connor and Ivy have a fiery relationship, it is a battle of wills and smart remarks between these two. Connor can’t find it in his heart to forgive Ivy for her past mistakes but when she steps up and helps out when he becomes the primary carer for his niece Hannah, he might just need to rethink what his feelings are towards the strong and confident blonde. This book will steal your heart, it will leave you raw at times and will have you crying at some seriously emotional moments. A true enemies to lovers romance that brings its A game. Samantha Whiskey’s writing soars in this book and her words will captivate you from the start and lead you on a journey with this couple. Hannah is a big part of this book who shines with nothing less than huge amounts of glitter and sparkles.
Skater is book 6 in the Seattle Sharks series. Connor and Ivy have a very love hate relationship but he soon realises that when he needs her Ivy is there to help him with his 5 year old niece that he has been left with. When the person you think you hate turns out to be your one! Go on their journey you will laugh, cry and fall in love. This book stole my heart. Samantha Whiskey your books keep getting better and better I have enjoyed the journey with the Sharks.
I can’t wait for book 7.
The sixth book into the lives of the ever-evolving Seattle Sharks and I swear it never gets old! I love it!
Looks like this time it’s Connor who has got something or someone on his mind other than just winning on the ice, his niece and one nightstands.
Ivy Harris coaches daughter, and the bane of his existence, the lust/hate feels he has for her will grow to very uncomfortable levels and keep changing when she comes to his rescue with his niece, Hannah.
Confusion and appreciation muddy the already messed up lines he set with the firey reporter, and he is not sure how much he cares anymore… that is a scary realization for someone like him.
Ivy on the other hand- she’s been down the path of hockey player relationships before and ended in a disaster. Trusting herself, and the man she is supposed to hate? Thats a lot to handle, even if she is attracted to him…
THE FEELS! OH, THE FEELS!
Connor has moved up to the top of my favorite Sharks list. #swoon #schwing #winninggoal
Now that’s what I’m talking about!
A heartstring-tugging, grab the tissues, molten lava connected love bursting at the seams read!
I could not get enough of these three ( Connor, Ivy & Hannah )
With a story that stirred all my senses, infusing sports, families of all kinds, addiction, choices and the darker side of all the above I knew I had to finish this emotionally charged goodness in one sitting!
I hope we get more stories from the Shark family!
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