Rhayne's review posted on Guilty Pleasures Book Reviews 
 Review copy provided for an honest review 
 4.5 STARS 
 I knew going into this book we were going to experience a character that was going to test our boundaries and have to win us over. I didn't expect to struggle with him quite so much. One of the many things Toni excels at is honesty in her writing. We don't get perfect characters with conflict thrown in to get a story. We get a variety of real issues, broken spirits and personal demons that they have to face head on. This honest and at times gritty focus on her characters is what allows her readers to connect so well with her stories. 
 I can honestly say I have not read many books with a heroine as strong and committed as Piper was. Eric didn't understand his feelings. In a backwards way he blames Piper for all of his misfortunes. He tramples on her heart over and over again and she stands strong and forgives him time and time again. To be honest there was a point in the book I just didn't want to root for them any longer. I wanted her to move on. As I got further invested in Eric's past and had a clearer understanding of his fear the more I hoped Piper would be able to endure his cruel heartless antics until he could learn to let go and accept the good she had to offer him. He has to learn that he is his own person capable of dictating his own choices and his own life. It's just a bumpy sad journey until he finally realizes she completes him. 
 Unlike other books in this series, we don't get a lot of actual ice time. This story takes place during off season. We get to see the business side of the team more than the actual play. It works really well for this particular plot line. With Elli the owner of the team and Piper's friend, it spins an interesting dynamic on the choices Eric is forced to make. 
 I will say I am very glad I read this book while I had a few days off work. These characters are all so believable that revisiting them in Blue Lines really made me miss them. I needed to marathon read the entire series to get my fix. 
 This book is not just for hockey fans. If you are a fan of emotional, heart wrenching, yet beautifully scripted romance you won't want to miss out on the latest addition to an amazing series.