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Ben and Ella don't care for each other. Ella thinks he's a snob, pretty boy and he basically thinks she is a slut. I was concerned at first, that this was going to be one of those love/hate romances and I couldn't have been more wrong. I gave this book a five star for so many reasons, but the main ones being it made me feel, it made me cry, it changes me and m perception of those around me and the world. This author touched me with this book in ways that I know I will never be the same again.

I couldn't put this book down, forgoing the things I needed to do, so that I could read Ella and Ben's journey. Their road to happiness is not easy, especially since they both have preconceptions of the other as well as issues of their own to deal with. As in life, however, fate brings them together and they see the other with new eyes and realize that what they thought...what they saw on the outside, was but a glimmer of the layers of who they were.

Ben's focusing on getting into the NHL and he doesn't need or want distractions and Ella has been hurt in the past and she doesn't want to take the risk that it will happen again. They both go into this relationship stressing they want nothing serious but what happens when Cupid steps up to the plate? He shoots that arrow and "love" is in the air.

Ella and Ben's journey to love is so believable and well written. For those of us who read book one in this series we get to revisit Jacob and Skylar, which is an extra bonus which I loved. When I finished this book I was left feeling happy and the very best part? I get to take their journey again, anytime I want. I was given a copy for an honest review and loved it so much i purchased it as well. You will LOVE this book, it is my favorite of this author's to date.


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Cross Check A Bayard Hockey Novel edition by Kelly Jamieson Contemporary Romance eBooks Reviews

3.75 stars -- I received a free copy through NetGalley in exchange for an honest and unbiased review/opinion.

I love it when an author surprises me with a character! We didn't really get that great of an impression of Ella in the first book, but I really enjoyed her in this one. I thought she really redeemed herself and getting a look inside her head made me understand her more. Plus we just got to see more of what she's about, you know? I really appreciated her storyline of going off the rails after her friend's suicide, and then having to rein it in and settle down after going on academic probation. I enjoyed how Ms. Jamieson took a hard look at slut-shaming, and while Ella regretted some choices she made in partying/sleeping around, it wasn't all "down with the promiscuous girls" as you often see in some books. Ella really struggled with the labels she was given, and I thought we got an honest and refreshing look at the double standards between men and women, and how it's not the actions that she regretted so much as the reasons she was doing it, and how it made her feel.

I also really loved that the author took a good hard look at mental health, and that we got to see Ella's sessions with her therapist. I will admit that while I LOVED that this was all looked at, occasionally it felt a little heavy-handed. Which is funny, b/c this issue is really important to me. Or maybe not heavy-handed so much as not as natural to the story...I don't know, I don't know how to explain it.

Ella was spunky, but also really vulnerable and insecure. I really did feel for her, even if her penchant for pushing people away made me want to throttle her. It made her growth more satisfying though.

And then we get Ben!! We also got to see the slut-shaming from his perspective, and I loved that it really opened his eyes as well. I honestly thought we were going to get more from his background and past, but that wasn't as prominent as I'd expected. But I loved how we got an even deeper look at what it might be like for a hockey athlete looking to get drafted. I loved how vulnerable and scared and overwhelmed he was, and I guess that's sort of where we see the effects of his past. He felt so alone at times, and my heart broke for him. But I also really admired his dedication and determination, and I loved how Ella really showed him parts of himself to be proud of.

Their romance was cuter than I expected. I guess because I never really understood why they were enemies, since it was based on assumptions about the other person. But Ben was so adorable in his pursuit of Ella. He kind of made me swoon at times. Maybe because he was kind of vulnerable, but he still put himself out there. And I really loved their chemistry...holy heck could you feel it right from that dance scene!

I loved having more fun scenes with their group of friends! They often made me laugh out loud at their strange conversations and antics.

I will admit that occasionally certain transitions didn't feel smooth to me...but that could be in my head too. (Like those strange conversations with their friends didn't always flow as naturally for me)

So yeah, I was surprised that I enjoyed this one even more than the previous book! And again, if you love hockey, or love sports romances that actually showcase the sport, I think Ms. Jamieson is one of the best I've ever read for that! And now she's made me want to check out her Aces series!!
**Advanced reader copy received from NetGalley and the publisher in exchange for an honest review**

In this second book in the Bayard Hockey series, we get a little bit of everything - love, hate, emotion, empathy and of course hockey! While this is part of a series, it can easily be read as a standalone and your enjoyment will not be effected.

Ben Buckingham is a stud on the Bayard hockey team and his chances of being drafted into the NHL are very high. While Ben projects himself as a polished, well-dressed athlete, there are some things in his past that he would much rather leave there and solely focus on hockey and moving forward with his life.

Ella Verran is going through her own trying time since she's just been put on academic probation and she's trying to repair her relationship with her best friend Skylar. Since Skylar is her best friend, she often finds herself hanging out with her and her boyfriend, Jacob, who also happens to be best friends with Ben. Ben and Ella have always had a love-hate relationship and for them, spending time together isn't exactly high on their list of things to do. Or is it?

As Ben and Ella get to know one another better and they see other sides of each other, they realize that maybe they have judged one another completely wrong. While neither of them is looking for a committed relationship, are they going to be able to smolder the sparks that are igniting between them?

While this book does center on college, hockey and relationships, I felt like it centered on so much more. It dealt with love, loss, forgiveness and mental illness and it shed some light on issues that sometimes are still difficult for people to address. Kudos to Kelly Jamieson for writing not only a great love story, but one that shed light on other important topics.
Ben and Ella don't care for each other. Ella thinks he's a snob, pretty boy and he basically thinks she is a slut. I was concerned at first, that this was going to be one of those love/hate romances and I couldn't have been more wrong. I gave this book a five star for so many reasons, but the main ones being it made me feel, it made me cry, it changes me and m perception of those around me and the world. This author touched me with this book in ways that I know I will never be the same again.

I couldn't put this book down, forgoing the things I needed to do, so that I could read Ella and Ben's journey. Their road to happiness is not easy, especially since they both have preconceptions of the other as well as issues of their own to deal with. As in life, however, fate brings them together and they see the other with new eyes and realize that what they thought...what they saw on the outside, was but a glimmer of the layers of who they were.

Ben's focusing on getting into the NHL and he doesn't need or want distractions and Ella has been hurt in the past and she doesn't want to take the risk that it will happen again. They both go into this relationship stressing they want nothing serious but what happens when Cupid steps up to the plate? He shoots that arrow and "love" is in the air.

Ella and Ben's journey to love is so believable and well written. For those of us who read book one in this series we get to revisit Jacob and Skylar, which is an extra bonus which I loved. When I finished this book I was left feeling happy and the very best part? I get to take their journey again, anytime I want. I was given a copy for an honest review and loved it so much i purchased it as well. You will LOVE this book, it is my favorite of this author's to date.