4.5 stars 
 Max Fournier is back from injury and focused on bringing his new team to the Stanley Cup. His focus has been squarely on hockey for so long that he doesn't pay attention to the women that flock to him and his teammates. What he does notice is the convenience store clerk working late one night who is so focused on keeping things together for herself that she doesn't have any clue who he is. 
 Julianne Bradley has no spare time between working two jobs and trying to take care of her late sister's three children. She never imagined she would have so little time for herself, but also never imagined she would have to work so hard to keep her family together. The man who comes to her rescue late one night is intriguing to her, but beyond curiosity and a spark of interest, she just doesn't have time to date. 
 Max was the perfect hero for Julianne. He was so patient and considerate of everything she was working through that I couldn't help but swoon at his actions. He was so wrapped up in trying to make things easier for Julianne that he radiated sweetness and perfection in everything he did. 
 Julianne was one of those main characters that is so focused on her life she doesn't worry too much about what she is missing. It was so important to her that she keep things distant from Max so as not to be viewed by the team or media as being with him for his money. The distance she insisted on created it's own set of challenges, but I loved that she wanted to be seen as his equal, not as someone with him only for his money. 
 I loved watching her struggle to find balance between work, Max, and the kids. Even as the Cold Fury family began wrapping their arms around her, she wasn't sure she should rely on them when the kids were her responsibility. She was so used to doing things on her own that I couldn't help but melt as they accepted her into the family. 
 This was a sweet Cinderella story and another great addition to the Cold Fury family. Some of my favorite Cold Fury past couples are back to support both Max and Julianne. I am looking forward to Roman, as we get a little glimpse into his life in a few key scenes, but only enough to whet my curiosity about him. 
 I was gifted a copy in exchange for an honest review.