Nash Dingmen aka ‘The Dinger’ didn’t earn his nickname by dominating the hockey rink. No, he’s notorious as the biggest seducer in hockey. It doesn’t help that he carries the sexy, mesmerizing exterior that causes sane women to drop their panties at the curve of his smirk. No Mr. Nice Guy. No girlfriends. No second date. Or any dates – it’s all between the sheets. After my first encounter with … first encounter with Nash Dingmen – I’d hoped I would never see his face again. It was the interview of a lifetime, a chance that it ended up with my dream shattered and becoming the next internet sensation – for all the wrong reasons.
With my career all but gone, I am barricaded to the house to shy away from the jokes and jibes. Drowning in ice cream and Cheetos but it’s time to get back on my feet – and get my head in the game. One thing’s for damn sure, being his next conquest is not my game plan. My sister Charlie persists there’s got to be more than ‘The Dinger’ reputation precedes – and being a reporter, I’d have to say I’m not entirely against investigating what all the fuss is about…
When hurdle after hurdle comes my way, why does Nash always seem to be there?
Every nerve is screaming at me to run as fast as I can away from him … however, do I really want to? The temptation to play the game to see what the real scoop is beneath ‘The Dinger’ may be too strong to resist.
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I love how the womanizing character of Nash turns into a loyal AF character. I love it too how I could relate some characters of Kazzie, from being a sports writer yet socially awkward and a shortie one XD. The story makes the butterflies on my stomach dance especially when Kazzie and Nash are having their sweet moments.
Definitely, this great story is a 5 star read to me
Great job Gigi!
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So this was my first book by this author and I am so happy I read it! She has taken a hockey story and made it so real!! The way she wrote using the dual POVs worked really well for her. She created relatable characters who had their own issues and were not perfect. The story she weaves together was really good.
These characters have had to overcome such difficult pasts. They are just trying to make it and don’t expect each other at all. Kazzie is one strong woman who will face anything head on.
Enter Nash. He’s quite the character. He grows on you and you come to love him regardless of his faults. Together, they are pretty great, but still have their ups and downs.
A great book that you should definitely read!!
Phenomenal! Nash and Kazzie will own your heart!
The Dinger is such a great story. Nash is known for his love them and leave them ways when it comes to woman. Kazzie is kind hearted and loveable. She is a bit socially awkward but who isn’t these day. When they first meet Nash was a total douche to Kazzie and the effects of that is what brings their love/hate relationship to a head.
I absolutely love now Nash was willing to do anything to make right by his mistake. And I loved how Kazzie wasn’t having it or was she. Also the secondary characters, loved them. They gave this story a great balance of laughs and emotions. I would love to read more on Fisher and Charlie.
If you haven’t read Gigi Birtie then you really need to!
Hockey player Nash, aka “The Dinger”, has earned his reputation as a womaniser and bad behaviour. Whereas, Kazzie has avoided being in the public eye since a young age because of what happened with her mum. Nash and Kazzie have an instant love, but I found their relationship to be a little far fetched. The way that their paths crossed initially I would find it hard to be around him, let alone be in a relationship with him. I don’t know how she could forgive him easily, even though she had a crush on him.
It was cute and fun. But I find it a bit lacking, and I find their relationship moved too fast-paced.
ARC was generously provided in exchange for an honest review.
The Dinger was my first Gigi Birtie book and it did not disappoint!
Nash “The Dinger” and Kazzie are a great couple, they are cute and hot! Nash got his reputation by being a womanizing bad boy. Kazzie doesn’t want to be in the public eye, she found out at a young age it can be cruel and not what she wants. Nash and Kazzie have an instant love, but enough chemistry to keep you interested.
Nash is one of those characters you love to hate or hate to love until a little over halfway for me and then I just love him all the way. I laughed a whole lot and cried a little during The Dinger. Nash and Kazzie were a fantastic couple to read about.
This was not an over the top drama filled book, there was enough to keep you interested and entertained.
Hockey player Nash, aka “The Dinger”, has earned his reputation by womanizing and bad behaviour, whereas, Kazzie has avoided being in the public eye since a young age. This is a good story which is fun, entertaining, emotional, and humorous, with insta-love, and a tad drama. I was intrigued throughout and recommend for all.
Okay, let me say this first.. Nash belongs to me lol and only me!! Author approved!! 🙂
I had this love/hate relationship with Nash but in the middle of the book I just needed to have him.. Lol..
Through the whole story we laugh and cry, but through it all the love That Nash & Kazzie have!
Kazzie had a rough life with her mother passing and Nash just put more onto her, but when he finds out the real story of her he does everything to get her to be his. The obstacles he had to go through tells us alot.
I love Gigi Birtie’s books and I cant wait to read more.
3.5 Stars!
Nash “The Dinger” is a hockey player that has a reputation for his bed hopping and just in general bad behavior. Kazzie has grown up avoiding the public eye because she found out at a young age how cruel the public can be. I will say that I found Nash’s and Kazzie’s relationship to be a little far fetched. The way that their paths crossed initially I would find it hard to speak, interact, let alone be in relationship if I was Kazzie. Once I got past that I thought that the book had a lot of good elements. I thought the supporting characters was good and fitting for the story. This was definitely an insta-love but totally a quick easy read. The drama gave the book a good feel and was totally fitting.