OH I love these hockey books from Helena! she delivers the perfect blend of humour and hotness.

I loved Stevie! this girl is feisty considering shes having the worse day of her life she doesn't back down to the hot, grumpy neighbour she finds herself faced with. This then begins an enemies-to-friends-to-lovers story that will hold you captive and keep you thoroughly entertained from beginning to end.

Bishop, I love this broody, sexy a*hole. He is focused and can I say I love his sloganed pants and would love to get some for my hubby! they are brilliant. Of course when you are as hot as him why would you need to wear other clothes??

The banter and humorous pants slogans were thoroughly entertaining. I'm glad we get to see more of Alex Waters and Vi in this one as he has progressed into his new role as team Coach. All the other characters are equally entertaining so I cant wait to see what Helena is going to bring us with this series.

Well done Helena. Another simply brilliant read from you

It kind of pains me to say this, but A Favor for a Favor didn't quite hit home like I hoped it would. I've been a huge fan of Helena's Pucked series and I keep looking for any essence of that with her newer releases. We definitely see glimpses of it here and there, but overall, not quite there.

I definitely enjoyed this one a lot better than book 1 in the series, there was more humor that had me laughing especially with the banter between Stevie and Bishop. I really enjoyed watching their bit of enemy relationship turn into somewhat of a friendship. I found their relationship rather adorable as they try to maneuver around their feelings for one another.

I have to say that Bishop stole the show for me, but can I just hope he never uses the word 'bae' ever again. Please don't do it, Bishop!

With Stevie being the sister of the hero in book 1, he kind of overshadowed things a bit in this one. I wasn't a huge fan of him in book 1 and it was still showing in this one, unfortunately. However, these two resolve their issues with one another and it was finally great to put an end to that story.

Overall, I really wanted to love this more and it took me a lot longer than I hope to get through. Totally bums me out to say this since I'm a huge fan of Helena. Hopefully the next book will be a winner for me!

A Favor for a Favor had me captivated from the first page to the last and is the perfect addition to the All In series!
Helena Hunting has a way of writing characters that you can easily fall in love with, all within storylines that are unique and mixed with just the perfect amount of humor to keep a smile on your face!

Circumstances have thrown Bishop and Stevie in each other’s lives, but is is definitely not a love at first sight kind of relationship between these two. You could feel the tension between them slowly changing through their daily sarcastic exchanges.

When Bishop is injured, Larsen volunteers to help with his rehabilitation and that is when the sizzle starts between them and then the sparks start to fly.

This is a definite must read book! The characters, the banter between them, and the humorous situations will keep you completely engaged and it is a book you won’t want to put down!

Do you love a good sports romance? Helena Hunting is becoming my favorite go to for hockey romance. Bishop has a major chip on his shoulder. Not only was he put on an expansion team, but he lost what he thought was HIS position to Rook who in the past has been a nemesis on the ice. There is more to this gruff, antagonistic man than meets the eye but not many people will ever get to see that. His neighbor drives him absolutely batty...until she doesn't. They make a deal, one that could break them both in the end. Some favors are easily made and fulfilled. Others....will turn into a chance of a lifetime...if only they can see past their own pain and insecurities. Another fabulous, steamy story in the All In series. I need King's story though...stat!

This is the second book in the ALL IN series by Helena Hunting. This book can be read as a stand-alone, but in order to get to know all (side) characters, I prefer to read in order.

Stevie is Rook’s little sister, <- his story is book one A LIE FOR A LIE, and is just moving to Seattle. She’s moving into her brothers penthouse apartment, in the middle of the night, having a day from hell and has to deal with the a**hole neighbor.

Bishop, the a**hole neighbor - and a teammate from Stevie’s brother - doesn’t believe his eyes when gets woken up by a ruckus in the hallway. His impression about and from his new neighbor is not the best to say at least.

Fate has it, that Bishop needs some PT, and Stevie is a PT, and quite handy living across the hall, right?!
But what happens when a hot lady touches you constantly near your groin and gives you massages?! Can you keep it all professional?!

I had a lot times where I really laughed out loud in this book. I like their banter. Bishop might have been a bit rude in the beginning, but that changes a lot further on. I’d put this book in an enemy to friends to slow burn lovers trope!! I loved it a lot. The slow burn was hot, the first kiss fire!

I kindly received an arc from the author / publisher and voluntarily left a review

Reviewed by Sharon Thérèse at KFF

Diving into A Favor for a Favor, book two in the All In Series which can be enjoyed as a standalone is as always with Hunting’s books, easy-peasy. However, if you read A Lie for a Lie #1 first which just happens to be one of my fave 2019 reads, you’ll get to meet Stevie’s brother, RJ and learn about the NHL team’s camaraderie. Hunting has yet again delivered a laugh-out-loud romance that has me snorting into the middle of the night! So be warned, if you pick the book up late evening, you could possibly cause a disturbance!

“You’re welcome for making sure you weren’t murdered last night.”
“Buy a pair of pants!”

Ooh. My. Gawd! Stevie and Bishop’s impression of each other was not good from the word go. Not surprising either. She’d irritated this bear of a man at daft o’clock and he wasn’t in any mood to cover up. Yep, he loves his sassy underwear! To top the lot, he jumps to conclusions without having the facts and being the cocky guy that he is, rubs her up the wrong way...no pun intended, of course!

‘I don’t know that I hate him, but I definitely don’t like him.’

How could I not fall for Stevie? She’s no pushover and Bishop and I kinda liked this, but their slow-burn friendship isn’t going to be plain sailing. No love lost between Bishop and RJ won’t help matters and as far as physical therapists go in this sport, it’s still a man’s world, so Stevie’s got to prove herself. She’s very, but very good at her job and her first patient is...guess who? I really liked observing how little by little, they began to feel more at home with each other. She’s Bishop’s hope, the woman who will help him get back on the ice. Hmm, now to see if they rock their professional boats or not because all said and done, work ethics have to be complied with.

“You’re being awfully cagey about her if she’s just a friend. Don’t think I can’t tell you’re trying to hide her.”

Bishop is all kinds of grumpy and it took me a while to understand how he ticked. One thing is for sure, he’ll bend over backwards for his younger brother who he feels is his responsibility. Hunting delves into an illness hard to live with, her references accurate and enlightening. But who fell out of favour with me this time around which is weird seeing as I really connected with him in A Lie For A Lie was RJ. He has so much attitude in this book that I could have gladly strangled him!

“You can’t date a hockey player.”
“Are you kidding me?”

Great side players and although Stevie wound me up a tad with a past issue, I got eventually got her drift when it all came back to bite her. I liked the pacing of this light-hearted book with a touch of angst—you’ll see what’s bothering these two loveable characters by reading it, and the banter on all levels is fabulous! The narration from a dual perspective in present worked perfectly in this thoroughly enjoyable enemies-to-friends-to-lovers rom-com with all its amorous obstacles cleverly portrayed. Bravo Hunting!

ARC kindly provided by Montlake Romance in exchange for an honest review.

Helena Hunting is on my one-click author list. Having read her Pucked series, which I loved, as well as A Lie for A Lie and I was so excited to read Stevie's story in A Favor for a Favor.

This book was such a slow burn, which usually I don't love but I really did. It was funny, sweet and hot, Stevie and Bishop were such a fun couple because although there was chemistry at the beginning, they both really disliked each other in the beginning.

Stevie and Bishop meet late one night, after Stevie's day from hell. Their meeting is less than pleasant and lots of harsh insults and words are exchanged. They begin this sort of teasing dance around one another every morning when they pick up their papers from outside their apartment door, until Stevie works out that they can help one another out, a favor for a favor.

Bishop is this big, surly, mountain of a hockey player who is trying to be on the top of his game. He has a lot of responsibility in his personal life and although he never complains about it, you can see why he doesn't really care what anyone thinks and why he acts like an a$$hole to most people. I loved how Stevie brought out a different side to him, a softer and more light-hearted version as he fell in love with her.

Stevie was such a sweet heroine, tired of living in her brother's shadow and constantly being on edge about whether people are using her to get to him. That's why she worked so well with Bishop, he couldn't care less and treated her like a normal person once they got to know each other. I loved her personality and how she stood up for herself against RJ.

RJ was the only problem I had with this book. I loved him in A Lie for A Lie but he was almost completely different in this book, self-centered and far too full of himself. I understand why he acted that way but I didn't like it at all. It was fun seeing snapshots of him, Lainey and Kody within the story, and the other couples too.

Stevie and Bishop had chemistry from the offset, bouncing off one another with their comebacks which they used to try and mask the sexual tension. I enjoyed reading about how their relationship blossomed, it was such an easy read and I read it all at once.

I cannot wait for A Secret For A Secret, Helena has well and truly dragged me back into the hockey world by introducing new fun, interesting and relatable characters whilst still keeping the couples we know and love present. It adds more depth to the story as you know their stories too. Her heroes and heroes are believable as they are flawed but lovable, making any one who reads her books fall in love with them.

Another 5 star read from Helena, as always!!

*I received a copy of this book in exchange for my honest review.*

Bishop is humorous, sexy and will melt your heart

Helena Hunting has the perfect knack of writing about hockey men that I just can't help falling for ... Bishop Winslow is definitely one of these men. A FAVOR FOR A FAVOR is another winner from this amazing author, it was fun, humorous and thoroughly endearing.

Bishop Winslsow and Stevie Bowman definitely have an unexpected first meeting, comprising of miscommunication and lots of aggrvation. A meeting that really shows first impressions are not always right. When Bishop is injured during a hockey game Stevie offers to help with his rehab, leading to some sexual tension, relationship complications and quite a few hilarious moments.

Bishop and Stevie have an undeniable chemistry, it burns up every page. Their relationship is honest and open, their conversations full of comedy and sexual innuendos, both witnessing a side to the other that no others ever see. As Bishop's rehab progresses, it is obvious that their relationship is altering, but will Stevie's fear of being constantly recognised put a stop to what they could have together?

I thoroughly enjoyed this story. Bishop was not the man everyone perceived him to be. He was a man of such depth and character. A man who cares for others more than he is given credit for. Stevie brings more out of Bishop than even he knew was possible, while Bishop makes Stevie realise why she has struggled emotionally in her life, he makes her a stronger woman.

Bishop will make your heart go "pitty pat", he will melt it and your panties too. I can say that this will already be one of my top reads for 2020. So don't miss out, grab your copy now ... you won't regret it. This is Helena Hunting at her best.

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FIVE STARS

4.5 Stars

When it comes to hockey-themed romances, Helena Hunting is undoubtedly my absolute favorite author and having such great adoration for the Pucked couples, I wasn't sure the All In series could measure up. So thrilled that I was incredibly wrong. After devouring A Lie for A Lie, I was excited to jump into her upcoming release. A Favor for A Favor had everything I relish while reading one of this author's tales - A cast of colorful and looney characters; A broody-hot and lovable hero; A spirited and sassy heroine; Comical banter that had me chuckling as well as a captivating story-line brimming with sexual tension and off the charts slow-burning chemistry. From this couple's awkward beginnings to witnessing them fall hopelessly in love, I've enjoyed every moment of Bishop and Stevie's journey.

Meeting RJ (Rookie) Bowman's little sister in the first installment, I immediately liked her spunky character. A recent graduate who's down on her luck, Stevie is determined to establish a career in the sports field as a physical therapist without the help of her famous brother. A strong-willed, intelligent, quirky, and witty tough gal who possessed a gentle and vulnerable side, she embodied everything I admire in a strong heroine. And when challenged to a face-off with her beyond vexing and contentious new neighbor Bishop, the plucky Stevie is not easily intimidated to go toe-to-toe with him. I love how she's fearless and unafraid to combat her belligerent (but funny) adversary. The banter between these two was hysterical.

When Bishop suffers from an on-ice injury and in desperate need to speed up his recovery, Stevie is there to turn his misfortune into an opportunity to put her therapy skills to work. It's only a matter of time that these two enemies foster a friendship bursting with heaps of sexual tension, which eventually leads to something more.

Bishop "Ship" Winslow was a hunk of a hockey player that I totally fell for, but I have to admit, it wasn't easy. First impressions of Ship were not favorable as he was judgy, offensive, abrasive and hot-headed. However, it didn't take me long to love him and see all the sweetness hidden beneath the brawn. A guy with loads of responsibilities and worries, Ship's priorities were his career as well as taking good care of his brother Nolan. Deep down, he was a big-hearted guy and once the animosity towards Stevie waned, it was a treat to see the loving, passionate, and gentle side of this hero. Together, they made for an adorable couple.

Another fun and light-hearted romantic comedy from Hunting that I thoroughly enjoyed.


this was a fantastic read. Flirty, sexy and amusing, A Favor for A Favor quickly became another favorite for me. I loved seeing some old friends from the Pucked series - now older and more mature - as well as getting to know some new and exciting characters. And Shippy's boxer shorts... absolutely ridiculous and hilarious. I can't wait to get my hands on the next book in the series.

First, credit to Stevie for wanting anything to do with Bishop after he is awful to her. But, she is a nice person, and one who wouldn't dream of leaving someone in the hallway who clearly needs help...although no one would really blame her if she did.

This is the start of their rather rocky friendship and their romance, that is initially fueled by Bishop feeling that he owes Stevie (even though he won't totally admit it) and wants to help protect her from the ex who just won't go away. And, well, he does this and gets a lot more than he was planning for in the process.

Helena Hunting balances the absurd (here's looking at you, Violet and beavers) with the romantic and the result is books like this one...with cats who have unfortunate birthmarks and exes who really need to be somewhere else, and overprotective brothers.

All in all, this is a fun and sexy book with characters you like, who annoy you and who seem human enough that you could probably imagine living near them.

I enjoyed and recommend this title for people who enjoy the author and who also like some laughter with their romance.

Stevie Bowman is moving into her brother Rook/RJ’s condo while she starts a new job as a physical therapist. The plan hadn’t been to live in Rook’s penthouse apartment, but arriving a few days earlier than expected uncovered a surprise that changed her living arrangements quickly.

Bishop Winslow lives across the hall and is Rook’s teammate. A serious injury has him sidelined just when he needs to be out on the ice the most. But when Stevie offers to help his PT process and possibly speed his healing in return for only the experience of rehabbing a professional athlete it seems to be a perfect arrangement for both of them.

I loved the games they played across the hall. Both as assertions of their personalities and as they carried an undertone of flirtation, the games ramped up the steam between them even as they both claimed to hate the other.

There is so much back and forth between these two. Every time I thought they were making headway beyond the tenuous friendship they had, one would do something that made me (and the other character) question the true motives. This was a slow burn, for sure. But the tension between them kept things interesting.

I am looking forward to more from this series. The combination of humor and tension is perfect for a fun read. Bishop’s teammate, Ryan, is the “good boy” of the bunch and I loved the perspective he gave throughout this book. His hinted story is sure to be a good one!

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A Favor For A Favor is the second title in the All In series, but can easily be read as a standalone. Whilst I enjoyed the first title in this series A Lie For A Lie, I was enthralled and captivated by Stevie and Bishop’s story and highly recommend this slow burn enemies to lovers romance.
Stevie is RJ’s younger sister and was first introduced in A Lie for A Lie. She’s my kind of heroine, intelligent, strong, sassy, feisty, independent and strong willed.
Bishop comes across as grumpy and brooding hero and honestly a bit of an asshole, but underneath his gruff exterior is a big hearted, sweet, caring and compassionate man who is driven to succeed, so that he can provide for those he cares for most.
The sexual tension between this pair oozes off the page and their banter is fun, flirty, antagonistic and full of witty and humorous one liners.
Whilst for the most part this title is light and fun, it also has some serious undertones, and I can’t wait for the next release in the series.

I am loving the All In series by Helena Hunting, don't get me wrong I enjoyed the Pucked series but at times the characters just seemed so immature, so I'm appreciating this series a bit more (although to be honest Violet STILL gets on my nerves).

Stevie's life has been turned a bit upside down starting with losing her father, her brother, the one whose limelight has shown so bright her whole life she's been a bit lost in the shuffle, decided to assume the role of her dad and she doesn't want to need that from him, she found her boyfriend of a year cheating on her on her birthday, and the guy that lives across the hall from the apartment her brother is loaning her is a jerkwad. Add in that she has to see her ex-boyfriend at work every day where he is under the assumption they are getting back to together and she is so over everything.

Bishop honestly doesn't mind being a member of a new NHL expansion team but losing out on the Captain's spot hurt a bit. Even worse is that his captain has moved in his side piece across the hall from him. Add in an injury in the first exhibition game that will cause him to not be able to work out with the team and have him rehabbing for 6 weeks and he is one pissed off hockey player, when the sidepiece across the hall offers to help rehab him he tells her no and insults her life choices only to discover she isn't his teammate's sidepiece, but his little sister.

While these two don't start out on the best foot, I loved watching their interactions and how those interactions changed over the course of Bishop's therapy. They both have some baggage in their lives that has made them into the people they are, but because of the way they are working so closely together they seem to trust one another to share so much of their pasts with each other. There was no denying the chemistry but I L-O-V-E-D the slow burn of this story. For them and their situation it was perfect.

An amazing romance with characters that were easy to like once their prickly layers were peeled back; A Favor for a Favor is another winner from Helena Hunting!

Any time I get to visit the Pucked world, it's going to be a good day. I was a huge fan of Chicago but now that this series is set in Seattle, I have a new team (sorry, boys!!)

Bishop is something else. He's such a jerk so much of the time, it's amazing that he's not getting constantly punched in the face. When he meets Stevie for the first time, he couldn't have made a worse first impression. As if I wasn't already a fan of her after she handled her ex, my fandom expanded exponentially when she handled Bishop. I love a leading lady who won't take any nonsense from anyone and Stevie has that on lock.

This book is hilarious and it made me shed a tear or two. I loved the friendship that Bishop and Stevie built while she was helping rehab his injury. Their connection is so genuine and felt so real that I had no choice but to root for them. I can't wait for more of this series!!

Helena has done did it again...
Bishop and Stevie have a great story...friends to lover is my fav!
Bishop is hot and sexy and hello he plays HOCKEY!
Stevie is a hot mess.
Together they cause quit a stir...they have a push pull with each other that causes some sexy, dirty, fun times.
It's complicated, but then it's not. It's such a fun and sweet story so make sure you #OneClick!

I loved everything about A FAVOR FOR A FAVOR, Helena Hunting’s newest addition to in the All In series. It is a funny and heartwarming hockey romance with endearing characters.

Stevie and Bishop live across the hall from each other and from the moment they meet, there are fireworks. They constantly argue and throw sarcastic barbs at each other. All the while, trying to ignore the heat simmering between them.

Bishop is socially inept. He doesn’t like most people and he doesn’t care if people like him. He says what is on his mind and often comes off as a jerk, but he is a good guy underneath his tough, good looking exterior. Bishop is new to the Seattle hockey team and all he cares about is proving himself to his team.

It is fun watching Stevie and Bishop dance around each other as they trade quips and put downs. I also enjoyed all the entertaining secondary characters and can’t wait to read their stories. If you like sexy hockey players and great dialogue, don’t pass this one by.

5 Underwear Of The Day Crowns

I love Helena and I know that every time I read one of her stories I’m in for a special treat, and this story was no exception. Helena has created a heartfelt wonderful series that draws you right in and enraptures you until the end. Bishop and Stevie are utter perfection together with their fantastic banter and their chemistry that is off the charts hot.

"At the end of the day I grab my bag from my locker, wondering if jerkwad missed out underwear fashion show today."

Stevie is working through some unfortunate heartache and has come to stay at her brother’s penthouse while she figures things out. She’s smart and hardworking and even though she has some feelings of inadequacy due to her brother’s high status as a hockey player. She handles it like a champ with sass and determination. I adored her character and could immediately relate to her and what she was trying to work through. She meet’s Bishop and does not hesitate to give back as good as she got and I loved that. And even though she’s in a vulnerable place she does not let that get her down, her strength keeps her going with a smile on her face.

"This is what I get for being nice to someone with a pretty face and the personality of a praying mantis."

Bishop is harsh and abrasive he too is going through some things especially with being on a new team and trying to develop repour with his teammates. But as the story moves forward, we get to see a whole new side to him. The fun little games he plays with Stevie and his unwavering love for his brother will pull at your heartstrings and have you falling in love with this big lug. The chemistry between him and Stevie is palpable, every time they are in the same room you could feel the tension growing and growing until it’s a physical entity that you can almost touch. These two are perfect together, they balance each other, and Bishop helps Stevie work through some of the issues she’s been carrying around with her.

"Four more days without Stevie’s hands on me. Four more days of whacking off in the shower. On the upside, I don’t have to constantly remind myself not to ram my tongue in her mouth and dry hump her. Small mercies, I suppose."

I adored this story from start to finish, I was completely captivated with what was going on and read this in one sitting. With Helena’s specific brand of humor and her ability to layer her stories with precision makes this an easy 5 Star read. This series to completely addictive and every new one becomes my favorite. Helena is a master at her craft and has the ability to create these worlds that you can’t help but get lost in. I can’t wait to see where she takes us next.

* I voluntarily reviewed an advanced complimentary copy of this book in exchange for an honest review*

Helena Hunting is one of my favorite authors and A Favor for a Favor may be one of favorite books of all time. I completely fell in love with this story and Stevie and Bishop from the very first page.
This is a slow burn, but Bishop and Stevie are worth the wait. There is so much banter in this story and you can’t help but laugh out loud. Stevie is new to Seattle and after getting a not so pleasant surprise form an ex on her brother she finds herself living in her brother, RJ’s, penthouse. Her new neighbor is a grump who likes to hang out in his pretty funny underwear. It quickly becomes a game between the two of them. Bishop has some not so nice opinions of his new neighbor, that is until he finds out who she is.
Stevie and Bishop of chemistry from the start. I loved their little morning game routine. These two are up there with one of my favorite Helena couples ever! I didn’t want their story to end because I couldn’t get enough of them. They are perfect for each other and once they decide to stop playing games and give in to their chemistry things get EXPLOSIVE.
A Favor for A Favor can be read as a complete standalone, but it is the second book in the All In series. If you want more of Stevie’s brother, RJ, then I HIGHLY RECOMMEND reading book 1, A Lie for a Lie.
Stevie and Bishop are one of my favorite book couples of 2020 and this is one of my top reads for 2020!

I LOVED the chemistry between Bishop and Stevie! Their little games and stubborn encounters were hilarious. You could tell from the beginning that Bishop was a guarded heart and not the total a-hole he projected. I loved that Stevie found a way to get under his skin every chance she got.

I kind of wished that Joey (Stevie’s disgrace of an ex) had gotten what he deserved but the taunting and mind games that he suffered were sufficient. He was such a villain in this story.

This slow burn was so hot and sweet at the same time. Emotions ran high but didn’t evolved from lust to compassion and caring until much later in the book.

I absolutely shipped these two and was so glad for a HEA.

A Favor for a Favor is the second in a series of connected stand-alone stories that started with A Lie for a Lie. This time we get to know Stevie (the sister of Rook/RJ from book 1). We also get to know Bishop, he is Stevie’s neighbor and Rook’s teammate/nemesis.

When it comes to characters, I really liked both Stevie and Bishop. They are both a lot more complex than they appear in the beginning and it was a pleasure to see the nuances of their personalities emerge the more time we spent with them.

The story between Stevie and Bishop is multifaceted and entertaining. There is a misunderstanding/enemies phase, a let’s help each other phase, a sweet friendship, then more. Each phase of the plot is well written and pulls the reader more into the story and had me rooting for them.

Add in an overbearing bother/teammate, a persistent ex boyfriend, and a couple of good friends and you have an excellent secondary cast. This group helps had flavor to the story as they help get Stevie and Bishop into trouble and out again.

There were a couple of small things in the story that I felt unresolved and while they weren’t deal breakers, I kept waiting for the resolution. Both were related to the apartment Stevie was supposed to have with her ex- issues that Stevie needed to deal with, but didn’t.

Overall, I had fun with A Favor for a Favor. I am looking forward to seeing what might be next in this series.