MixedI gave Heated Rivalry a four when I feel like the writing really wasn't actually that good, but I liked the story and I liked the characters and I felt close to the story because of the show.
Review 1 of 4
Heated Rivalry (2019)
Others: Leaning positive Pro hockey star Shane Hollander isn’t just crazy talented, he’s got a spotless reputation. Hockey is his life. Now that he’s captain of the Montreal Voyageurs, he won’t let anything jeopardize that, especially the sexy Russian whose hard body keeps him awake at night. Boston Bears captain Ilya Rozanov is everything Shane’s not. The self-proclaimed king of the ice, he’s as cocky as he is talented. No one can beat him—except Shane. They’ve made a career on their legendary rivalry, but when the skates come off, the heat between them is undeniable. When Ilya realizes he wants more than a few secret hookups, he knows he must walk away. The risk is too great. As their attraction intensifies, they struggle to keep their relationship out of the public eye. If the truth comes out, it could ruin them both. But when their need for each other rivals their ambition on the ice, secrecy is no longer an option…
- ISBN:
- 9780369748898
- Length:
- 373 pages
Genres: romance
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MixedIt really does keep you on your toes. You really are rooting for these two. It's fast-paced, it's swoon-worthy, but with understandable bumps in the road, I think.
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