Making A Play

Hometown Players Series – Book 2

By Victoria Denault

Synopsis

He’ll do whatever it takes to win–on and off the ice.

Luc Richard is the hottest player in the NHL–and it has nothing to do with hockey. His racy relationship with his supermodel ex set the tabloids on fire but nearly put his career on ice. To avoid being traded, Luc agrees to take a break from the spotlight–and from women–and spend the off-season at home in Silver Bay, Maine. It’s the perfect plan… until he reconnects with Rose.

Rose Caplan is tired of being shy, sweet, and safe. She’s ready for passion, romance–and Luc. Having loved him longer than she can remember, she’s finally ready to prove she’s not the same innocent little girl he once knew. Off the ice Luc doesn’t do games, but this new Rose makes him feel like playing a little dirty. If he’s really got a shot at her heart then he’s not just playing to win. He’s playing for keeps.

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Michel’s Review

Making A Play by Victoria Denault is the second book in the Hometown Players series.  This series is based on professional hockey players from Silver Bay, Maine.  If you are a sport romance enthusiast, this series is perfect.

It’s summer and the hometown players are home in Maine for their summer break.  While Jordan Garrison and Jessie Caplan have resolved their problems and moved onto a committed relationship, the other Caplan sisters and Luc Richard are anything but settled. The other two Garrison brothers are building their lives and everyone is home for Cole Garrison’s wedding.

Luc Richard has returned home to Maine facing some very serious problems.  His professional hockey career is floundering.  His contract with his team is in peril.  He may be traded and right now his stats are not looking good.  His past relationship with a model turned into a media monster.  The team management believes that is why his ice time has been weak.  They are blaming him for their poor standings in the NHL.  The truth of the matter is the team as a whole has problems.  His former relationship wasn’t serious in his eyes.  His former girlfriend Nessa used him for more media exposure.  He was okay with that until it started affecting his career.  Now he’s home in Maine with a plan.  He’s intensified his training and he has sworn off women.  He’s got to get his game under control.  What better place to prepare than home with his friends and family.  His safe haven.

Rosie is the youngest of the Caplan sisters. She is the sister that believes in romance, rainbows, and unicorns. She has recently graduated college and is now ready to build her own life.  For years she has had a crush on Luc Richard.  He has only seen her as a friend and little sister.  This summer she is going to give it her best shot to make Luc notice her as a woman.

Both Rosie and Luc’s plans go astray when they return home to Silver Bay.  They can’t stay away from one another but they also can’t be together.  As the summer progresses they will both have to make some life changing choices.

Meanwhile, all is not well in the Garrison family.  There is unrest in Devin’s marriage.  It’s about to implode… which will be the next book in the series.

I have really enjoyed the Hometown Players Series by Victoria Denault.  The characters are dynamic and easy to connect with.  The deep bonds of friendship and family are the root of this series.  The romance is fun, sexy, and heartwarming.

Making A Play can be read as a stand alone romance or in series order.  I highly recommend the Hometown Players series.

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One More Shot

Hometown Players Series – Book 1

By Victoria Denault

Synopsis

They say you only get one shot at making your dreams come true.

Jordan is determined to take two.

Drafted by the NHL at eighteen, Jordan Garrison was headed for fame, and there was only one person he wanted to share it with-Jessie Caplan. He was crazy in love with her, and had finally told her so. They shared an amazing night . . . and then everything fell apart.

Jessie tries not to think about the night she gave herself to Jordan-or how he broke her heart. She tries not to think about it, but she does. Especially now, when she’s staring into his sky-blue eyes for the first time in six years. After so much time and torment, she can’t tell if she loves him or hates him. But Jordan has learned enough to know a connection like theirs is rare. He was lucky to find Jessie once. No way will he lose her again.

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Making A Play

Hometown Players Series – Book 2

By Victoria Denault

Synopsis

He’ll do whatever it takes to win–on and off the ice.

Luc Richard is the hottest player in the NHL–and it has nothing to do with hockey. His racy relationship with his supermodel ex set the tabloids on fire but nearly put his career on ice. To avoid being traded, Luc agrees to take a break from the spotlight–and from women–and spend the off-season at home in Silver Bay, Maine. It’s the perfect plan… until he reconnects with Rose.

Rose Caplan is tired of being shy, sweet, and safe. She’s ready for passion, romance–and Luc. Having loved him longer than she can remember, she’s finally ready to prove she’s not the same innocent little girl he once knew. Off the ice Luc doesn’t do games, but this new Rose makes him feel like playing a little dirty. If he’s really got a shot at her heart then he’s not just playing to win. He’s playing for keeps.

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The Final Move

Hometown Players – Book 3

Release Date: December 8, 2015

Coming Soon….

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Author Bio

Victoria Denault loves long walks on the beach, cinnamon dolce lattes and writing angst-filled romance. Before focusing exclusively on writing novels Victoria was a journalist, a stand-up comic and dabbled in acting. She has lived in many major cities across North America, spent her childhood summers in Maine and adult summers in Spain. She’s now happily settled in Los Angeles with her husband and their two chubby Chihuahuas.

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