This time he’s playing for keeps…Determined athlete Jake Carruthers is anxious to re-start his life after a failed marriage to his college sweetheart. As the captain of the Alaska Blizzard, he’s finally on the road to a drama-free life and focusing on his first love, hockey. The last thing he was expecting is for the beautiful blonde from his past to show up in Anchorage, distracting him with … him with memories of what they shared.
Headstrong Harvard graduate Whitney Sommers walked away from her tumultuous life in Texas and never looked back. A plethora of professional opportunities lay before her, but her secret past holds her back. Running into the only man who’s ever made her want more from life wasn’t part of her plan, but she can’t forget the way it feels to be lost in his arms.
As Jake struggles to win Whitney’s trust, she teeters on the edge between what has been and what could be. But she’s forgetting one thing: he only plays to win.
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A stunning story of a beautiful and bold woman following her heart and instinct and winning the love and passion of her life!
A very sweet story!
Another great book from Kat Mizera! This new series is dang amazing! That being said, Kat picks up right where she dropped us off in Holding Hailey, but this is 4 years later for Jackson/Jake/Jack and Whitney. The powerful emotions of not wanting to be your past, even if it is your parents past, has you routing for Jake, but cheering on Whitney at the same time. I really loved this story, it shows how you can overcome your doubts and move on to live a happy life. Wonderful!!!
Four years ago Jake Carruthers and Whitney Sommers had the most incredible encounter during a blizzard in Boston. But, when Whitney found out that Jake was still married even though he had filed for divorce, it was over before they had a chance to really explore all that was between them.
Flash forward four years and both Whitney and Jake get the shock of their lives when they come face to face in the hospital room of their mutual friend Hailey as she prepares to give birth. Whitney’s come to Alaska to be Hailey’s nanny as a way to escape a stalker as well as run from her past for just s bit longer.
But, as much as she wants to escape her past, it comes rushing right at her in the form of Jake Carruthers and memories of their one night stand. Jake also wants to explore what he can have with Whitney, as he’s never forgotten their explosive connection. Just waiting on his ex to sign the papers, he’s ready to go all in with Whitney, as she really is the one that got away.
But, everything isn’t as it seems Jake’s ex isn’t easily going to give him up and Whitney’s hiding a past riddled with so many secrets and lies that it could cause her to lose everything when the truth finally comes out. Can Whitney and Jake navigate the minefield of secrets that lie ahead, or will they find themselves on different paths towards a future that doesn’t include one another?
Honestly, with each book that Kat Mizera rights, this series gets better and better! I loved getting a deeper look into the team captain to see just what makes Jake tick . . .especially after catching a glimpse of him and his ex in previous books of the series. He seems so strong and steady when guiding his teammates and it was nice to really see him on a more personal level, even losing is cool when things with Whitney hit a rough spot.
I loved Whitney, but hot damn does she come with a bucket full of issues! With each and every reveal I was more and more surprised and sucked deeper into her story. I loved her desire to be herself and be independent, which drives her character’s decisions and makes her who she really is.
Together Jake and Whitney are really something special. I loved watching Jake pull out all the stops to win Whitney. I also loved how much she attempted to protect Jake from her past. I love that their love story isn’t easy and that they both have to learn to trust and compromise to give their love a chance to blossom.
I also have to give a shout out to Gage Caldwell, owner of the Blizzards. Once again, his character swoops in to help save the day . . . I am dying to know his story and why he is willing to do just about anything when his players need a little help winning the women they love and can’t wait for his story!
5 stars for Winning Whitney! Kat Mizera really outdid herself with this book!
Solid 4.5 star
They met 4 ago, spent less than 48 hours together which finished when Jack revealed a secret with her, she left and neither thought they would see each other ever again even though they never forgot their time together. Now much to both of their surprise they meet again and have to work out if they can even be friends and act normal around each other. I really loved how this was not a quick lets get together read, it was slow and guarded as you would expect while they both work through their feeling. I loved getting glimpses of the real Whitney that Grandma knows and how Jack would be patient with her while he sorted out Addy, I hated how we didn’t know what Whitney was hiding from everyone but you jut wanted to grab her hand and let her know she has friends she can trust. This was a great read which was made even better by including previous characters as well as getting to know others who I hope will be in the coming books of the series.
Another great Alaska Blizzard book. Jack and Whitney were a great read. I enjoyed getting the backstory on how they met. These two were meant to be together but both had a lot of baggage to overcome. Love has a way for working things out. A great read. I look forward to the next one!
5 STAR Review by Jodi for Ruby Red Romance Review
I simply loved this book. I’ve been waiting for Jake’s story and now, here it is. I love every second of it. I’m a sucker when it comes to a story by Kat Mizera. Not only does she do an amazing job with sports stories (hockey in particular) she knows how to write a great love story. This story had it all. It was sexy, romantic, hot, and filled with drama. I could not put this book down.
Jake was everything I thought he would be. Jake and Whitney have chemistry in spades. I loved the unknowns of this story. I loved how strong Whitney was. I loved watching these two move to becoming one. The twists and turns are what make this story amazing. I loved the fall, but drama is what made this story.
Please check out this amazing story. I promise you will not be disappointed.
Another spectacular sports romance by Kat Mizera. A quick fast pace read. A story about wrong timing and second chances. Winning Whitney is the third book in the Alaska Blizzard series, it can be read as a stand alone but I do recommend you read the entire series.
Whitney and Jake met by chance, they shared an unforgettable night and an intense connection. But the timing wasn’t right. Jake wasn’t in a place to see or date anyone, not until his divorce was final. His focus was on being the best captain to the Alaska Blizzards hockey team, not on getting involved in a new relationship.
Whitney wasn’t ready to make life long decisions, she wasn’t sure where she wanted to live, where she wanted to work, her life was full of family secrets and she wasn’t ready to settle down— especially not with a married man.
Four years later they meet again, once again the timing isn’t right but this time they are willing to fight for a chance at true love. It isn’t a Kat Mizera book without the angst, secrets, love, and passion, this book has all that and then some. A great book with the perfect mix of romance and hockey.
I can not wait to see who will get next in the series!
4.5 stars!
Another winner by Kat Mizera! I do love her hockey romances. She creates such great characters that pull you into the story. Strong characters with strong personalities. Whitney and Jake get a second chance years later, but do they have what it takes to last? I really liked Jake. A total romantic even with everything he went through in his first marriage though it does leave an impression on him. I really liked Whitney. She needs to find what truly makes her happy and find herself. There are a few delightful twists in this one.
If you love romance and hockey then Winning Whitney is a book you should definitely take a chance on! We met Jake and Whitney in the previous book from the Alaska Blizzard series, but this can still be read as a standalone story.
It was all about timing for Jake and Whitney. After meeting four years earlier, they had the chemistry but Jake was getting a divorce and Whitney was having no part of a married man. Years later, fate intervened and they found themselves living in the same town in Alaska and friends with the same people. Their attraction and chemistry was even stronger but they still had past history and obstacles to work through in order to find their happy ending.
Jake Carruthers is captain of the Alaska Blizzard and has worked hard to get where he is in life and career. After many years of trying for a child, Jake files for divorce after his wife no longer enjoys the little things in life and is focused only on having children. He no longer enjoys his life at home, and he is determined to start over and find his happiness.
One night while on the road for an away-game, Jake meets the most gorgeous woman that he has ever laid eyes on. Whitney is not only beautiful, but smart and funny which has Jake falling head over heels. Together they spend a few nights in a hotel making love while waiting out a blizzard. The connection between them is unlike anything either of them has ever felt, but when Whitney learns that Jake’s divorce isn’t finalized she can’t help but feel betrayed.
Years later when fate brings them together again, Jake will do everything in his power to prove to Whitney that he is in it for the long haul. Whitney finds it difficult to trust him after the past that they’ve shared, but allows Jake to prove himself. Will Jake and Whitney find their happily ever after? Or will the secrets between them be more than they bargained for and leave them both broken hearted?
(I received an ARC of Winning Whitney from Kat Mizera in exchange for my honest review.)
Winning Whitney is a heartwarming tale about second chances and finding what makes you truly happy in life. Both Jake and Whitney have hearts of gold, but have both struggled with love in their pasts. As you read through the novel, the secrets of their pasts begin to unravel and you learn what makes both characters one of a kind. This sweet hockey romance will have you picking up all of the novels in the Alaska Blizzard series in a heart beat!
Another Story that you will not put down, Winning Whitney is a big Winner in my book! Elizabeth @ Carolina Chic’s Read
Jake and Whitney’s love is like coming home. After a one night stand and not seeing each other for four years these two seem like two magnets drawn to each other. It was only a matter of time before these two fell for each other. You are going to enjoy this story so much.
The third book in the Alaska Blizzard series and this story follows Jake and Whitney. Both of whom we met in the first book Holding Hailey.
Jake and Whitney shared a passionate two days together and now 4 years later they meet again in Alaska. Both of them dance around each other . The attraction is there, but how can their be a relationship if the trust isn’t there yet.
I enjoyed the book and also catching up on the couple from the previous book. I am on the fence how i feel about Whitney. She was all about trust, but didn’t share her secret with Jake at the same time. I get she wasn’t sure what she wanted to do with her life , but she could have told him.
With his divorce about to be final Jake Carruthers is ready to move on and start living again. For the last couple of years his marriage was barely hanging by a thread, the love was gone, and his soon to-be ex-wife was so wrapped up in having a child that she missed the fact that it was over. When he learns that a special somebody from his past is now living in the same town as him again, he can’t help but hope it’s fate intervening and putting them together again. But what he doesn’t know is that Whitney doesn’t plan on sticking around Anchorage for long…
Whitney Sommers is a woman with a lot of secrets, and a past that won’t seem to let her go, which is precisely why she is hiding out in Anchorage for a while, helping friends with their newborns. Then her plan to hideout for a while hits a little snag, when an memorable man from a past one night stand wanders back into her life, and he brings loads of feels with him. She isn’t ready for a serious relationship, but when it comes to Jake a little fling is out of the question… he is more of a long term kind of guy!
Within the pages of Winning Whitney lies a story that will give a nice little tug on the heartstrings, it’s sweet, swoony, and good for the heart! This is my first visit to this series, and I am totally kicking myself for not making a visit before now, I loved my time with Jake and Whitney. From the moment I met them they pulled me into their world and had me feeling the words and the sparks, and smiling like a fool. Highly recommend you get your hands on this one, it’s exquisitely crafted story line and endearing characters will leave you smiling, and swimming in feels!!
I requested an advanced copy of this title from the publisher, and I am voluntarily leaving my honest opinion.
4 Blizzards
I loved reading Whitney and Jake/Jack’s second chance romance! There was a lot of push and pull Of emotion and I enjoyed every minute of the adventure.
I thought Whitney was a little too closed off, but I know she has her reasons.
Winning Whitney is a hockey romance you will not put down!! Ashley @ Carolina Chic’s Read
Jake and Whitney’s love story is one that has heart aches and steamy romance! A one night stand that sparks flew like no other. When Whitney walks into her friends hospital room to see her one night stand she knows the secrets she hides will come out some way or another. Will she be able to tell the secrets before they are revealed by others? You are not going to want to put this down as you will want to know if these two will be able to survive it all!!!!!
The Alaska Blizzard just turned the heat up another notch – Congratulations Kat Mizera! Well I didn’t see this one coming! Kat Mizera kept me on the edge of my seat with this one. I was really afraid there was going to be a not so happy ending as she really kept me guessing. It was a hot steamy Hockey romance story with a bit of a mystery running through it. I loved the story of Jake and Whitney, Kat Mizera spun her web of love and lies and I became entangled. If you have been following this series, you will want to jump into Winning Whitney as soon as possible.
The Alaska Blizzard just turned the heat up another notch – Congratulations Kat Mizera! Well I didn’t see this one coming! Kat Mizera kept me on the edge of my seat with this one. I was really afraid there was going to be a not so happy ending as she really kept me guessing. It was a hot steamy Hockey romance story with a bit of a mystery running through it. I loved the story of Jake and Whitney, Kat Mizera spun her web of love and lies and I became entangled. If you have been following this series, you will want to jump into Winning Whitney as soon as possible.
Whitney Sommers and Jackson “Jake” Carruthers met and the sparks flew. When Whitney found out Jake’s “secret” she fled and has not laid eyes on his since. Fast forward four years and they meet again as Whitney is helping her friends Hailey and Kane (we met them in Holding Hailey) care for their twins. In comes Jake who is a friend and teammate of Kane’s on the Alaska Blizzard. Whitney and Jake’s feelings for each other have not changed but can she trust him with her heart?
I enjoyed the romance between Whitney and Jake. The sparks jumped off the pages of the book. Jake worked hard to earn Whitney’s trust after what happened in the past. I also felt like Whitney at times held Jake to a standard that she failed to reach herself, but in the end it all worked out they way it should have.
I can’t wait to see what comes next in the Alaska Blizzard series!