Enemies to lovers trope. Ummm, yes please!!!! There was no icing of the puck in this hockey romance as Toni Aleo once again reunites her readers to the cast of the Nashville Assassins. Although Delayed Call is the eleventh installment of the Assassin Series, this book can most definitely be read as a standalone as Toni Aleo does an excellent job introducing and incorporating previous characters.

Right off the opening pages, Toni Aleo stole my heart as she introduced readers to two different individuals who butted heads. Vaughn Johansson is Nashville Assassins top athlete. He is sexy, cocky, confident, and talented. And so when he meets someone who doesn’t fawn over his charm and personality, it irks him in such a way.

Brie Soledad is a heroine that every reader would easily fall for. She has this personality that instantly grabs your heart especially when it comes to her strong and fierce love for her baby brother who suffers from Down Syndrome. While readers get to see this caring and nurturing side to her, we are also exposed to her vibrant and sassy persona when it comes to Vaughn.

Well needless to say when it comes to these two, Vaughn and Brie heats up the pages as their sexual chemistry are undeniable. The spark and connection were radiating off the pages. Hearts will be melted as Toni Aleo beautifully weaves steam and raw emotions in this story of life. So if you are looking for a fun, sexy, and emotional romance that incorporates family, life, love and trust then this book is for you.

P.S. Toni- If you are reading this review, I hope Wren and Jensen's story is next.