Stevie caught her boyfriend cheating on her when she returned home early from a trip. She can't continue to live with him, so she moves into her brother's apartment. Her brother, RJ, is a well known hockey player who recently married and has moved in with his wife. Since the apartment is paid for by the team management it's a great place for Stevie to stay until she figures out what she wants to do.

The only problem is Bishop, her neighbor across the hall. He's big and handsome but obnoxious. When Stevie finds out he's also a hockey player she vows to stay away from him. But when he gets injured at practice, Stevie volunteers to help him with his rehab since she's a physical therapist. I really enjoyed this sports romance!

A Favor for a Favor is the second book in the All In series which follows Rook’s younger sister Stevie and her new neighbor/hallway-enemy Bishop. I really enjoyed Stevie and Bishop’s love story, as I felt they really got to know each other— and while there was heavy attraction between the two characters, their story was well-paced and did not focus on just the physical side of their relationship, but really built up their emotional connection with each other first and foremost.
I did feel that the details were mostly focused on Stevie’s person and not so much Bishop’s backstory. I would have liked to know more about his past in Tennessee and more details of how he became the person he is.
Helena Hunting’s humor is always well represented in her stories, the writing is not only easy to read but also fun to read as well. I really felt like A Favor for a Favor went back to Hunting’s beginning writing roots and it was a joy to read and remember those similarities.

*Quick sidenote: is anybody else catching on that the male protagonist’s names are chessboard piece names?? I think that is a clever theme that the author is making use of, especially since [the game of] love in relationships sometimes consists of the foresight and knowledge of when to make certain moves, just like the game of chess!

I received an ARC from NetGalley and the publisher in exchange for an honest review.

This series just gets better and better! This is Book 2 in the “All in” pucked spin-off series. Stevie Bowman is Rook’s little sister and moving to Seattle after a bad breakup to be a sports rehab physiotherapist. Sadly, her ex is also working there! Bishop Winslow is one of Rook’s new teammates. He is awoken by a pint size fireball making a Ruckus outside his apartment. These two have a not so friendly introduction to each other but can they find that they actually can get along? Bishop is not a huge fan of Stevie’s brother but he sure like Stevie. This is another hilarious and sweet romance that will have you falling for another hockey player. Get ready for all the laughs, strange underwear competitions and of course sweet & steamy moments. Told in dual POV

*I received a copy from Netgalley*

WOW! What a book! I loved this story so much that I am praying that there will be more

Stevie and Bishop were the perfect couple! I loved their banter and how well they fit together. I loved Bishop’s underwear! They had to be the best thing ever honestly.

Stevie was a firecracker, she spoke her mind and didn’t take anyone’s bullshit! Bishop was a tough guy and loved his brother unconditionally

I will write a full review closer to the release date so I don’t spoil it 🙊

The whole story was amazing and hands down perfect

It had sexiness, steam, some good banter, hot hockey boys and a HEA

Helena Hunting is the queen! I fell in love with this series with the first book and the second didn't disappoint. Hockey, romance, and some deeper issues of finding your place and taking care of those you love. I love the back and forth with Stevie and Bishop and their journey to one another. As always lots of witty banter, sexy times, and entertainment.

I adored everything about this book! I thought rook was a little too overprotective, though.

Bishop and Stevie were just so amazing!! Bishop was all kinds of broody and an absolute jerk, but Stevie was incredible with the way she handled him.

I'm glad we got to see Violet's special brand of crazy! She has always been my favorite over-sharer. I love her!! I can't wait for the next book!!

BOW DOWN TO THE GLORY THAT IS STEVIE BOWMAN!

When I found out that Stevie was going to be the heroine in A Favor for a Favor, I was ALL CAPS excited. When we met her briefly in A Lie for a Lie I completely fell in love with her. I’m pleased to say that I was not disappointed in the slightest. There’s no question that this is my new favourite book from Helena Hunting.

It’s no secret that I’m a huge fan of Hunting and her way of writing. I always know I’m going to get a story that will make me forget life and I can just get lost in it. But what makes her stories fantastic is that you never feel like you’re reading the same thing over and over again. With over 20 books under her belt, that’s no easy feat.

She’s able to give all of her male and female narrators a unique voice. Also, you can’t help but fall in love with each and every one of them. With all of the books of hers I’ve read, I can’t even say which of her male MC’s is my favourite. They’re all complete book boyfriend material. I also thought I’d never be able to pick a favourite female MC until Stevie came along. She’s the perfect amount of soft and hard, sass and compassion, and she gave me #HairEnvy. I’m sure these words will come back to haunt me, but as of right now, I feel like she’ll never be topped. She is currently my number one favourite female contemporary character.

If you’re a fan of Hunting’s Pucked series, I’ll tell you that there aren’t as many cameos in this one as there were in A Lie for a Lie, but the few we did get were fantastic.

It seems crazy for me to say this, but I think this is going to end up being my favourite overall series of Hunting’s. I know it’s just going to be a trilogy, but the stories she’s telling here are top shelf. I’m eager to find out what will happen with King in book 3!

Side note: if you need any more convincing that Hunting is a brilliant author... her heroes for this series are named Rook, Bishop and King. I have no idea how she comes up with this stuff, but I’m forever grateful for that brain of hers.

Stevie moves to Seattle for a new job as a sports physiotherapist, but when she decides to surprise her boyfriend Joey (on her birthday no less) she finds him playing away from home. Her brother, captain of Seattle's NHL expansion team (I Have no idea what that means so I am typing blind), offers her his apartment that he gets as part of his job and she stumbles into the apartment late at night, with only half her luggage, sobbing and alone - only to be insulted by a half-naked man from the apartment opposite.

Soon Stevie and the hottie across the hall are playing some kind of sick underwear display as they pick up their newspapers from the mat each morning, until that is Stevie discovers that the hottie is her brother's team-mate (and arch enemy) Bishop. But when Bishop strains his groin Stevie has the greatest solution, she'll help rehab Bishop in return for a recommendation from a hockey player that isn't her brother.

There's plenty of snarky attitude from Bishop and Stevie, lots of swearing and lots references to Bishop's peen - after all the man does wander around his apartment dressed only in his underpants - but then that's exactly what I expect from a steamy hockey romance. If you like a bit of attitude, over-protective big brothers, underpants with funny sayings, and scorching hot hockey players I'm betting you'll love this fun and flirty romance - it brings the heat to the ice!

I received a free copy of this book from the publisher via NetGalley in return for an honest review.

4.7 stars

I knew after the first book of this series that it was magical. There is something different from the Pucked series that makes this one extraordinary. The writing style is different. It is even better. There is a sense of vulnerability to the characters that I really am enjoying. Don't get me wrong, I loved the snark and humor from the first series but at times it could get overwhelming. However, in this series the snark is subtle.

Strong characters, fantastic bantering, and so much sexual tension. The backstory and slow build into forming a connection are appreciated. There are feelings here that got me invested in the characters. Stevie and her need to stay in the shadows and her reasons why were completely understandable. She was sassy and independent and I liked that about her. Bishop was not the usual Man whore with a string of puck buddies. Instead, he was gruff and motivated because he took his responsibilities seriously. I REALLY liked that about him. This didn't have as much steam as normal in this author's books but I was okay with that because in this case, the anticipation made it that much more enticing. AND the story didn't need it. Don't get me wrong, I LOVE my steam but I like it balanced with an actual story if that is the type of book that it is. This wasn't erotica for the sense of erotica. It was all romance.

I highly recommend this series to anyone that has been a fan of the Pucked series but be prepared this one is even better than that one. Not sure how that is even possible but it is. There are appearances from crazy Violet and Alex and Stevie's brother RJ and his family but otherwise, this is a clean slate from that book which is a refreshing change.

Stevie and Bishop... Stevie and Bishop how can I put words together to explain how much I love these two. Stevie is spunky, tough, sarcastic take no crap kinda woman and Bishop... well he's a bit of an A hole, but both have soft gooey centers. If that isn't every girls catnip I don't know what is. This book had me laughing out loud at multiple points, it was Helena Hunting perfection! Each I have read almost her entire catalog, and each time she introduces me to the next couple they become favorites. As in "A Lie for a Lie" family plays a big role in this story, and while this book is full of humor it is also full of heart and deals with real issues. It is hard not to gush about how much I loved this story in detail, but I refuse to give spoilers! Just know that there is no way you could read this book and not absolutely love every single word.

I received an ARC of this book from NetGalley and Voluntarily give my review.

I really enjoyed the heck out of this book. I loved the hero and the heroine and hockey romances are my jam. Thank you to netgalley for the ARC!

So this book had an enjoyable storyline and I'll look forward to more in the series. My problem is that the only character that I liked was the hero, who was supposed to be an asshole. I got sick of the heroine constantly whining about her brother and tired of waiting for her to tell off her ex. I liked RJ in his book, but in this one I didn't. It was really freaking hypocritical for him to beat up the hero, who wasn't a fraction as bad as RJ was in his heyday.

I'm a huge Helena Hunting fan. This book is everything! I think Bishop may have knocked out Hayden (my fave character of Helena's) out of the number one spot. Such a fun, sexy, book.

I loved Stevie and Bishop! I did not want to put this book down! They had AMAZING chemistry from the very start. I thought this book was funny and not a lot of unnecessary drama. I also like that it can be read as a standalone, but if you've read the previous book or the Pucked series you get enough of the other characters to feel like you get just a little bit more of their stories, but not enough that if you haven't read the other books you will seem lost as to what is going on. I highly recommend A Favor for a Favor!!

To say that the first encounter between Stevie and Bishop was less than extraordinary would be an understatement., there may or may not have been some fun name calling. From that point on, the two do nothing but bicker. Stevie is the sister of his team captain, and the guy he isn’t a huge fan of. Stevie is mending a broken heart and staying her in brother’s penthouse to get back on her feet. When Bishop ends up with an injury, Stevie offers to help him rehab, which is a win for both of them. He can hopefully get back on the ice faster, and she can add helping rehab a professional athlete to her resume. The more time they spend together, the harder it is to keep their distance, and it has them both asking themselves, do they even want that distance?

Helena Hunting is seriously one of my all-time favorite authors. Every book she writes, I’m grabbing it as soon as I can. ‘A Favor for a Favor’ is no exception. This book has that same Helena romance and comedy that I’ve come to love. I loved that Stevie gave as good as she got when it came to Bishop. And Bishop is such a loveable jerk. Their chemistry jumped off the page from their very first awkward encounter and kept up throughout the entire book. I couldn’t put this book down. It had my laughing out loud, and god love that we got to visit Violet and her crazy in this book! This book was a fun read, and a great addition to the All In Series!

This series is by far my favorite of this authors. A Favor For A Favor had many different qualities, but they were amazing no the less. Stevie and Bishops meet cute is so different, yet absolutely hilarious. This sweet romance was filled with so much sexual tension, I could not wait for, what I knew for certain was going to be an explosive kinetic connection, and this author presented that on a silver platter. The push and pull was fluffing fantastic.
From the witty banter and the absolutely fantastic dialogue, Stevie and Bishops story never lacked in keeping my attention. They progressed as characters along with their story. From start to finish, the development was natural and not forced. This light- hearted read is a winner in my book.

Stevie is a vibrant - colorful, smart woman with mouth that could make sailors blush. She is sassy and more often than not, her sarcasm is like a second language to her. She prefers living in the shadows than the lime light, even though her beauty shines bright like a diamond.

Bishop comes off as a askhole. He is brash and unapologetic, quiet and reserved, but he likes to taunt like it's his profession. He has an aversion to clothes, and prefers to be at home than out.

What happens when trading favors mixes with actual feelings?

I love Bishop and his crazy underwear so damn much. Stevie is just absolutely awesome. Together, they are incredible, and I completely and totally love this book!

This is Stevie and Bishop book, it's the second book in the all in series! Bishop decided to join the NHL newest expansion team in Seattle. He thought it would be a great start in his new career but he didn't expect his hot mess of a neighbor! She came barreling in at midnight making all kinds of noise looking like something the cat drug in, while trying to break into the captain of his newest teams apartment! His newest captain who is very married to a different woman! When Bishop gets injured in the game that takes him out for weeks he can't afford, his new hot mess neighbor steps in and offers to help! He soon finds out she's not his captains mistress but his baby sister! All those feelings she's been stirring up in not sure what's worse if she was the mistress or the sister?!! Hopefully he can keep his feelings and hands to himself! This book was great! I'm definitely liking this new series! And it's ku!! I liked the first book just as well but you can definitely read them as standalone! Thank you Netgalley and the publishers for sharing this book with me!

4.5 rounded up

This was such an addicting love story that was sweet, but full of sexual tension at the same time. My husband played hockey so I love hockey romances a bit more than your average person. That may have contributed to my inability to put this one down, but realistically is was Huntings great writing that had me hooked from the get go.

Stevie was a main character that you'll immediately love with her sass and sarcastic manner. Honestly, I want her to be real so we can be friends and she can join all my book clubs. 😂 Even though she's awesome, she dated Joey (haven't we all dated a Joey unfortunately 🤢). He was just slimey and sexual harassy and made me want to punch this fictional character in his face. I didn't of course (you know because he's fake), but if he were real I would have definitely considered it. Bishop shared similar feelings towards Joey and I think that's why I liked his character so much. He was an asshole, but underneath that shell of dirty looks he was really a softie. As you get to know him, you'll find yourself falling for him a bit more with each page.

This book wasn't as steamy as some of her previous books, but makes up for it with some great dirty talk. For the steam factor I would give this one 🔥🔥 because the one bedroom scene was great, but the rest was fade to black scenes or just sexual banter. This may be a turn off for some (pun intended 😂), but it may help this book appeal to a larger variety of readers. I know some prefer fade to black scenes over detailed sex scenes.

Honestly I really loved this book and would recommend it to anyone who enjoys the genre. You'll find yourself wrapped up in a romance that doesn't disappoint as you get to know some great characters. Do yourself a favor and pick up (or preorder) a copy of this one ASAP.

Thank you Netgalley and Montlake Romance for an e-arc in exchange for an honest review. A positive review was not required and all opinions are my own.