Nico Merryweather loves women—all women. Sure, they’re sexy and fun. But “Player” is an easy reputation to hide behind, a way to keep the good times rolling and reality at bay. He’s loud, he’s cocky, he says exactly what he’s thinking, and people just laugh it off because they think they know him. But Nico makes sure no one is close enough to know the truth. With a new season starting, he is … ready to play the game he can control. They’ll all be watching Nico, the goalie, but they’ll never know the man behind the mask who is just trying to breathe. He hasn’t ever wanted anyone close enough to him to see the truth, until Aviva rams herself into his ass. Literally.
Aviva Pearce’s life is a collection of bad days all wrapped up without a bow. If it can go wrong, it will. All she wants is to run her business, take care of her sister, and keep her head above water. But with a father who is out to ruin her like he has himself and debt trying to drown her, it’s hard to stay afloat. Aviva isn’t the type to waste time dwelling on her misfortunes or to give up, though. She’s got too much fight in her. And she definitely doesn’t have time to waste on the wildly sexy, rich, showboating goaltender everyone wants. She’s got goals.
What she doesn’t know is that Nico has goals of his own.
And she’s number one on his list.
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Wow, Nico stole a piece of my heart. I honestly have no words at the moment because he stole them. I love this story that was filled with so many emotions. Nico and Aviva will take you on a wild ride that will leave you with a heart full of emotions. If you want to know why Nico is so amazing all I will tell you is READ THIS BOOK! You will fall for Nico and Aviva the minute you meet them and you won’t but help feel all their emotions throughout their journey. Read it, you won’t be disappointed!
Oh my word. I didn’t think I would love Nico as much as I do. His game is strong in this book. His character has evolved and grown in this book when compared to the last one.
I love how strong Aviva is, and Callie, her little sister is fantastic. I hope one day we get to see her in a Bellevue Bullies book.
The chemistry between all the characters is off the charts and I loved that the Chandler/Nico bromance continued in this story.
Another great read from Toni Aleo, this is one of my favorites.
From the first chapter I couldn’t put this book down. It was a beautiful love story and showed that there is so much more to Nico than the cocky hockey player we had seen before.
I loved everything about this book, the storyline, the characters and the steamy bits, but most of all how hard Nick falls for Aviva.
Can’t wait for the next book in this series.
This one really touched my heart as i worry about my kiddo down the road as he gets older. She knocked it out the park. I loved Nico. It was nice to see Nico’s side of things after we briefly met and heard from him thru Chandler and Shelli’s books. So i really enjoyed this! He never gave up and kept fighting to be better. Turns out he just needed Aviva in his life. Callie… that girl is hoot. I really really loved her spirit and drive to not give up given the challenges her life has been. Aviva. Despite feeling like its monday via groundhog day she never strive off her path to provide for her sister and her job. I loved that fighting spirit. Not many have it after all that had happen. I love their love story it was great. I cant wait to see what’s next from this lovely author!
There’s not much I can say about this story except…. expect the unexpected. This story was totally not at all where I thought Nico would take us. Nico shows us a whole other side to him and it’s extraordinary! And our heroine, Aviva is an extraordinary woman! This story was beautifully done… such a wide range of emotions through it. But it was so super spectacular. I can’t give much away without ruining the story and I hate not being able to tell you all that makes this story wonderful, but if you don’t read this beautiful love story, you’re totally missing out!
Loved Wild Tendy! As usual Toni Aleo gives us a sweet, hot and witty read!
I love Nico Merryweather and all of his extraness, is that even a word? He’s the goalie for the Ice Cats and he’s damn good, and he’s just a little cocky. I swear you’re going to love him!
Aviva is busy raising her little sister and running her mom’s shop, she has no time fall for some guy she literally ran into.
Seriously love these two! They will definitely give you all the feels! Their connection is everything if Aviva will let her guard down.
Loved this book so much! I fall in love with every character Toni gives us and all for their own reasons!
I received a review copy before release for an honest review.
This is book 2 in the Ice Cats Series and it is supposed to stand alone. But I had not read book 1 and I was feeling slightly lost as I read it. Thats when I decided to download and buy the first book (Juicy Rebound) and I am really happy I did.
I had read Shelli’s book already (Dump and Chase), she is mentioned in the all the Ice Cats books. Juicy Rebound introduces Nico and also is the romance between Amelia and Chandler. They are BIG parts of Wild Tendy/Nico’s story and so I highly recommend you read Juicy Rebound first.
Wild Tendy is a wonderful and amazing story. The writing is phenomenal and the character building is wonderful. It is not a light romance, it is very different and deep and really emotional. Nico is a very complicated guy and he is NOT a man whore. You will read the first chapter and it looks like he is but really he is not.
He meets Aviva when she runs into him literally. And he can’t get her out of his head. Aviva is an amazing character and I loved her and her sister. To some degree her sister stole this book from her because she is absolutely the best character in this book. Aviva has had a rough life but she is also very proud and wants to make it on he own but life keeps getting in her way. I loved how she is with Nico and her sister.
There are some major/deep issues in this book. One is breast cancer and I feel I need to say that, so if that is a sensitive subject for you as a reader you should be warned. No one is sick in this book but Aviva’s mother had breast cancer and its a very big part of this story. This story really explores that in a way I have never seen any other romance do.
Nico also has some issues he deals with everyday that make him very vulnerable and it really enhanced this story watching how he deals with his issues. He and Aviva are totally perfect for each other and I oved how real they are with each other.
This was a wonderful story and I can see it winning all kinds of awards because while a romance it also is very deep and poignant.
Oh my gosh!!! My heart!!! The feels!!! Toni outdid herself on this one!!
There is more to Nico than meets the eye. He’s such a sweetheart once you get to know him and is always looking for way to make life easier for those around them. When he “meets” Aviva he wants to get to know her. Aviva is at the end of her rope. Her life is just one disaster after another and can’t believe anything good will happen to her. Enter Nico.
I’m telling you that this book had me crying in a few places, smiling in quite a few and made my heart swell when I was reading this. Absolutely loved this and Nico ranks right up there with Shea. I think Shea will always be my number one hero from Toni’s books though.
For the Love of Puck
Toni Aleo I have to say outstanding work! This is truly a must read
In this book you meet Nico, and boy can you feel the hotness radiating through every page. Then you meet Aviva who is a hardworking no nonsense woman. The way they meet is not your traditional way to get to know someone. The way Toni presents these two will have you feeling like you are actually a live participant in this story.
These two go through hard life decisions and even to the point of questioning did they make the right decision. There is a lesson on how to find self love and what it can keep you from if you can’t love yourself first and foremost. Have you ever questioned whether you are good enough for someone to love you? Are you good enough to love them back? You will savor those moments when you hear this story of Nico and Aviva.
If you have any self doubt and want to read a story about how to overcome, then you want to make sure this book is added to your too read list. You will not be disappointed, if fact you will have the same question I have. When should we expect book 2?
Wild Tendy, by Toni Aleo pulled at my heart strings in a way that a book has not done in a long time! So many feels!!! It wasn’t your typical sports romance at all and I’m so in love with the characters and their story that I could not put this book down and devoured it.
Without giving this story away or what makes these characters so special, let me just say that Aviva is one kick-a$$ woman and so incredibly strong. She runs a successful business and is raising her younger sister, but life has not been kind. The rug is constantly pulled out from her and on top of that, she struggles with self love and self worth issues despite how others view her. Nico may be the hottest goalie in the NHL, but he has a huge secret that constantly disrupts his life. He’s constantly worried about how others would view him if they knew what makes him tick. He’s trying to do better with the help of therapy, but it’s not enough.
A chance encounter between Nico and Aviva changes both of their lives in ways neither can really comprehend. For Aviva it’s a chance at fun and happiness that she has denied herself through self sabotage and for Nico it’s working towards the dream of a successful relationship and family that he never thought he could have. However, both are incredibly strong willed and unwilling to compromise. Aviva has a real chip on her shoulder about accepting help and Nico won’t take no for an answer, especially if it’s something he thinks will make Aviva or her sister happy.
All of this combines to create a truly gorgeous romance that is positive, uplifting and emotional. Wild Tendy has some amazing messages woven into its plot and I can honestly say it is one of my top reads of the year so far. 5 stars!
I absolutely loved Nico! When he first appeared in another IceCats book, he was so awesome that I hoped he would get a story! The way he is so passionate and blunt makes all of his relationships interesting. Because this story has so many different levels (meaning it is not just him wanting to hook up with a girl, there are deeper things that you have to just read it to learn!) He is more than just an awesome goalie, and Aviva learns that eventually. She owns a sub shop and is the guardian of her sister. To say she has her plate full is an understatement. When Nico sees her, he immediately knows she is for him. I love that he does not do anything halfway. Nico may have issues, but he puts the people he cares about first. Toni Aleo really did a fantastic job with this one. Just get it. You will find yourself on Team Nico before you know it.
4 1/2 STARS!
WILD TENDY is the second book in Toni Aleo’s IceCats hockey series and brings us an opposites attract story filled with sass, drama and a whole lot of heart.
Aviva hasn’t had an easy life of late, and she when she comes across as hard-nosed, we totally get why she has her guard up. She wants to give her sister a good life, and life and all of it’s issues just keeps trying to knock them down. When she meets this fancy sports guy, she doesn’t have the time of day to give him … until he continues to show that he’s more than she ever expected.
Nico puts up the front that everyone expects to see … arrogant womanizer who lives for the party. He simply takes our breath away when we get to know the true man behind the prestige and recognize how wonderfully far he’s come in life. He’s a joy to read.
I recommend this book to anyone who loves to see a cocky sports guy being brought to his knees by “the one”. The hockey action is a tad light, but the emotional depth is spot on and more! Looking forward to more in the series.
Okay, let me start off by saying that I have been in a total book funk and have been putting off reading Wild Tendy because I’ve been living in a world of pure funk. Fast forward to today and all I can say is WHAT WAS I THINKING!!! Why did I not read this sooner?! I should’ve known that if anyone could pull me out of the funky abyss, it would be Toni Aleo.
First off, let’s just talk about Nico Merryweather. He is just THE. BEST. The freaking best! End of story. Make it known. He is the best. I think I love him more than I love Chandler or even Benji, and that should tell you something right there!
And Aviva! Talk about a strong, kickass female lead! That woman is the definition of FIERCE!
As always, I love when Toni tosses in past characters for us to see and catch up with. It’s always nice reconnecting with old friends!
Wild Tendy will make you laugh, make you cry, make you say WTF?! in all the best ways. And once again, I’m left impatiently waiting. For whatever Toni decides to write next
Toni Aleo leads the league with WILD TENDY (IceCats #2). This is Nico Merryweather’s and Aviva Pearce’s story. Nico is Chandler Moon’s (JUICY REBOUND, IceCats #1) best friend. He dated Shelli Adler (DUMP AND CHASE, Nashville Assassins: Next Generation #1). Nico is an entertaining character. I was really looking forward to his story. WILD TENDY exceeded my expectations. This sports romance is suitable for adult readers.
I liked Nico before reading his story. I adore him now. Toni Aleo did an amazing job developing her characters. There was so much to discover about Nico. He had a lot of obstacles and challenges to overcome. His background explains his quirks. Aviva is the perfect match for Nico. She gets him. She is hard working. She has a lot of responsibilities, including raising her younger sister, Callie. She has her own set of issues to conquer. The two have powerful chemistry.
I enjoyed the plot. The story was unexpected, yet realistic. Toni Aleo once again does a fantastic job getting you into her character’s heads and creating a story with significance. I would love to see Callie get her own book. Followers of Toni Aleo will not be disappointed with WILD TENDY. I recommend this book to people who enjoy sports romances. I voluntarily reviewed an advance reader copy of this book.
Where do I even begin with this amazing book!? There is something about this new IceCats series, that I know I am just going to love. Nico was everything I needed/wanted him to be. I have been so excited to get his story since we were first introduced to him, but I was not ready for how amazing he was going to be. His story/connection with Aviva are perfect. Their story was unique and beautiful to them. I lost all amounts of sleep when I received the book. Once I started reading, I couldn’t put it down.
I’m nervous to say more, because I want people to experience their story firsthand for themselves. Just know, you won’t regret reading this book. Falling in love with Nico and Aviva is going to happen and you’ll love it.
I’m going to be honest, I really didn’t think I was going to like this book. I love Toni’s books and am never disappointed, but I really didn’t like Nico in the last book. I am so glad I gave this book a chance though, because once you see the real Nico you see through all of his layers and can’t help but fall for him.
Nico knows the minute he meets Aviva that she is the one for him. Even when Aviva flights the feelings they both have, Nico is determined to wait her out. Aviva has enough going on in her life and she doesn’t need a man to add to the list of things that are demanding her attention.
I absolutely loved this book, and I cannot wait for the next one.
~ Jessica
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Wild Tendy is the second title in the Ice Cats series, and I didn’t think Toni Aleo could top the Assasins series, but I’m quickly falling in love with these characters.
Nico Merryweather appeared in several of Toni Aleo’s previous books, and he completely captured my interest. I couldn’t wait to see who would bring him to his knees. Nico is a complex character, whilst cocky, arrogant, driven and determined he’s also sweet, quirky and flawed.
Aviva Pearce has had a difficult life full of heartbreak and upheavals, but she’s a fighter. She’s strong, stubborn and independent and when it comes to her younger sister she’s a mama bear and incredibly protective and loving. Aviva is determined to succeed on her own and doesn’t like to take help from anyone, including those closest to her.
This title will take you through a gamut of emotions, and will have you both crying and smiling. This pair of characters are well developed, endearing and relatable. They are both incredibly hard working and vulnerable from events in their pasts.
I adored Aviva’s younger sister Callie, and loved the interactions she shares with Nico.
I can’t wait for more of this series and will be eagerly awaiting the next addition to the series.
Can I get a Number #1 with a side of Nico, please?!
All I can say is…WOW! From start to finish Wild Tendy flowed line for line.
Nico and Aviva take me on a journey that gave me goosies. Their story was and is my most favorite now! There is so much laughter, heartache, love, but most of all a great deal of admiration and respect.
I feel like you can see them on a movie screen playing out their love story…and add in their ever protective Callie and we have a winner!!! Ding, ding, ding!
Get ready to get swooped in as you begin the Wild Ride that is Nico and Aviva!!
The depth of the emotions that Aleo brings out of the characters and reader takes this book to the next level. Nico has knocked Jude out of his top spot throne as my book boyfriend.
Nico is the hot goalie who have women swarm to and he is happy to oblige their desires. Aviva feels life is out to get her and was born under the permanent unlucky sign. A meet cute of; oh you know rear ending the car in front of her leads to a relationship neither could foresee. To truly fall in love one must let their guards down complete for Nico and Aviva that is the hardest thing of all.
Why can’t Willz be real place to get food?
I loved Wild Tendy, it was wonderfully written, emotional, and the characters are amazing.
I think this is one of the best book Toni Aleo has ever written. A must read!!