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5+ stars for Lincoln (A Los Angeles Quakes Hockey Series – Book 1) by Alisa Jean #romance #hockeyromance #forbiddenromance #bookreview

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Title: Lincoln (A Los Angeles Quakes Hockey Series – Book 1)

Author: Alisa Jean

Genre: Contemporary Romance, Hockey romance

 

Book Blurb:

 

L.A. Quakes’ fans stomped their feet to cheers of “Caveman!” when I made incredible saves in the crease, leading the team to two Stanley Cup victories. I thought I could go on forever, but at thirty-six, the clock’s counting down even for Lincoln Cavanaugh. Social media and fan sites are filled with rumors of me being traded. Or worse. My future looks as uncertain as a loose puck on the ice.

 

My fate rests in the hands of Catherine Bishop, daughter of the team’s owner and a power to be reckoned with. And what fine hands they are, along with everything else about her. A chance encounter leads to sparks between us, but is falling in love with this incredible woman worth the risk?

 

Because with her by my side, I’m once again an unstoppable force between the pipes, and victories pile up like never before. However, our love is a ticking time bomb because Catherine has dreams of making history as the first female and person of color to own an NHL team. Sleeping with a player would make that all go up in smoke. I fear when the truth comes out, it will be the final buzzer for us.

 

My Review:

 

Can an aging goalie and a vibrant woman who’s the owner’s daughter keep their explosive romance under wraps, or will it jeopardize everything they’ve worked so hard to achieve? Lincoln (A Los Angeles Quakes Hockey Series – Book 1) is a contemporary hockey romance featuring descriptive narration, forbidden romance, and characters that leap from the page and into your heart. Whether you’re a hockey fan or have no idea what hockey is, this romance details the ins and outs of professional hockey without overwhelming you. As a deep hockey fan, I found Lincoln (A Los Angeles Quakes Hockey Series – Book 1) an unputdownable read.

 

Let’s talk about our hero. Lincoln is an aging goalie who’s in a slump. Rumors are flying of him being traded. His whole life is hockey. He doesn’t know what he’ll do with the rest of his life. Quite by accident, he secretly dates Catherine, the owner’s daughter and soon to be owner of the hockey team. Lincoln is a hero any woman will want for her very own. His openness, his heart, his love for hockey are only a few remarkable traits of Lincoln. I connected with him, and it was delightful watching him fall in love.

 

This romance is flawlessly written. There are several tropes featured including forbidden romance, secret affair, workplace romance, multi-cultural romance, and more. By the time I finished reading, I wanted to read it all over again. I’m waiting with bated breath for the next book in the series. If you’re a romance reader, take a flyer on Lincoln. Highly recommend!

 

My Rating: 5+ stars

 

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Author Biography:

 

Alisa Jean is the pseudonym for award-winning authors Marla A. White and C J Bahr. They first teamed up over thirty years ago over a bottle of Zima (don’t ask) while polishing their gear for a horse show. They’ve since moved on to better beverages and writing novels. Separately, Marla prefers to murder characters in the usual way while C J uses paranormal means. The long-time best friends joined together as a writing team through their mutual love of hockey. Wonder twin powers activated! Their hockey romances examine flawed characters with heart, humor, and sexy sizzle.

 

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Reviewed by: Nancy

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