Yup...I did it again. Picked up the third book in a series without having read the first two. In my own defense, however, it's not a problem in this case. All of these books, although they deal with different members of a hockey team, can be read as stand alones so it wasn't an issue for me and did not stop me from enjoying this great story. After a tragic car accident, Zack is left as a single father who needs to deal with his sadness and his guilt while also taking care of his son. Kate is looking for a job to earn money for school and becomes the new nanny. Right from the beginning, the chemistry was strong here...but Zack told Kate in no uncertain terms that he wasn't looking for anything serious. The only problem is that he forgot to tell his heart. 
 I really enjoy the pace of this story. Zack was mourning and, even though four months had already passed, he was not ready to move on. His attraction to Kate was quite a surprise to him and he spent time trying to deny it. I liked that his situation was treated in a realistic way...I felt his guilt and his confusion throughout the book and I liked that he struggled to move forward. Kate fell a bit more easily and, although I'm not sure I could relate to her "I'll take what I can get from him" attitude at the beginning, I could definitely relate to the fact that she let her heart guide her. There was some definite steam here as well if you like that kind of thing (hahaha...who doesn't, really) but, ultimately, it was about allowing yourself to deal head-on with the situations in your life and still having the courage to move forward. 
 Now I need to go back and read the first two books in the series...especially since the fourth comes out soon. If you're looking for a great romance with some angst and chemistry, give this book a chance. Of course, you may want to start at the beginning of the series but, there's something to be said about going with your gut, picking your favorite cover and committing to the story...worked for me!!