This story started off a little slow-paced and a little ridiculous but the minute Logan showed his true colors, I was sucked in completely. Who doesn’t love a big gruff honey player with a golden retriever personality? SIGN ME UP!

Logan and his daughter Poppy are who really hit got me! Poppy is so funny and intelligent, and Logan treats her the way she should be treated after all she has been through.

The two scenes that really made my heart sing were "I made that goal just for you" and "get your hands off of her!". You might as well have picked me up off the floor.

This great rom-com comes out on 6/22/2023 and it definitely deserves the attention.

Thank you so much Netgalley and the author for allowing me to be a part of your publishing!

*I was provided with this book as an ARC via NetGalley*

*POTENTIAL SPOILERS*

So I didn’t overly enjoy this book, but I would summarise this as a cutesy, heartwarming, and easy-to-read romance.

One major issue (for me personally) is that some decent proof-reading and correction of punctuation and grammar was needed - not sure if this was done for Amazon’s kindle version but the ARC I received was littered with errors. For example, mis-use of speech marks, a character’s title switched between Ms and Mrs very frequently, and there was also a whole paragraph that was repeated, word for word, within the same chapter.

Aside from that, the plot was okay - nothing special but I guess still heartwarming. There were not any huge hand-to-heart “OH MY GOD” moments, and I felt like it was quite slow to get to the point. I think I was still reading about Coco being in the hospital at 50% of the way through the book which was just getting tedious for me. The most interesting part by that point had been when Coco popped off at Logan for being the cause of her potential downfall in life.

One major issue I had with this book - the front page describes this as a ‘steamy’ romance yet there is no ‘steam’ at over 50% in - literally only two kisses between Logan and Coco by that point. We do eventually get one slightly steamy scene at about 80% or so but it didn’t make up for the slow action to that point. Probably 1.5 chilli spices at most, and I would not have put “steamy romance” on the front cover.

To the good points, I really liked Poppy and Logan’s characters. Poppy is a sassy and funny five-year-old, and Logan is a super sweet man. I particularly enjoyed Logan’s possessive/Alpha male type vibes towards the end of the book during the encounter with Brent. I did also enjoy Coco’s sarcasm, but I wish we’d had more focus on her figure skating career.

A lovely sports romance, light hearted and super sweet Coco and Logan are a match made in heaven.

It was a little bit predictable as all romcoms are, but there was plenty to keep you sucked in and sticking with the story. I was rooting for them from the beginning.

This was fine, nothing unique or super interesting. It was cute enough but it wasn't what I was hoping for.

This book started out so well. I really enjoyed the banter between the H and h in the beginning, especially in the hospital. I laughed several times.
I received an advanced copy, so editing may be done before it releases, but there was some repetition, and I felt parts needed fleshed out a bit more. Also, NHL players don't have their phones on the benches. They have tablets to review game footage.
This is the story of Coco, who is an Olympic figure skater who teaches children figure skating to pay for another trip to the Olympics. The father of her student Poppy is late picking her up. Coco needs to get to the hospital to help her neighbor, so she takes Poppy to the other rink to find her NHL playing father, Logan. When she walks in the rink, she blacks out. When she comes to, she's in the hospital because she took a slapshot to the head. What ensues is funny and cute. I liked it overall.

3.5 rounded up because it was adorable.

This book is utterly ridiculous, totally unrealistic, tooth rotting sweet, and filled with the tropiest of tropes. But it's also just plain fun and fluffy and all of the above just adds to its charm..

Logan. Oof. There's something about a six foot plus giant of a man who's an absolute squishy cinnamon roll that really gets to me.

If you like hockey fairytale like rom-coms with a hint of spice, this is the book for you.

First, thank you so much NetGalley for the ARC read!
This is such a sweet sports romance featuring a single dad hockey player and figure skater. The daughter Poppy was written so well into the story that it made interactions with Coco and Logan. It's such a cute story I just wish we got more of the development of their relationship and communicating through conflicts.
There were some moments where the dialogue and conflict had me a little confused - like how she got mad at him over the position but overall it was a cute story. Who doesn't love a hockey x figure skating romance?!

Fast-paced hockey romcom with a happily ever after and a wee bit of spice! What I loved about this was the pace, this is a super quick read (bashed it out in an evening) and at no point did I really want to stop, it was all moving along nicely. Dialogue is quippy and funny. Most of the characters are just super likeable and the ones who aren't, we get indulged with a good ol "get your hands off her" scene! *chefs kiss*

Full disclosure, I've read a lot of hockey romances and I'll be honest my personal fave flavour is the gritter and/or spicier ones. However, I recognise the time and a place for a cosy laugh out loud fun read and this book definitely fits that bill.

Got a sneaky feeling I will be shipping Lana and Cam in the future... 👀

Really cute hockey romance! And well a ice skating romance too.

Coco is an Olympian with dreams of returning for the next Olympics. She's living with her roommate/boss/best friend and barely making it.

She's also a coach too. One of her favorite skaters is late getting picked up and so she brings her to meet him and gets a puck to the head.

The guy who's puck hits her is her students dad, Logan.

What happens next is sad because you know, hospital and an injury. But, it's also cute because Logan is a sweetheart who's very, very sorry it happened but also very smitten with Coco.

This is a cute story but with also a deep dive into the hardship of ice skating for an Olympic hopeful. And also a little dive into the hockey world.

This was a cute, quick read, with really likable characters and a fun story to keep it moving along. Granted, it’s a fiction story and a romcom at that, but there were quite a lot of scenarios/actions/scenes/etc that really strained credulity and took me out of the story. I’d love to read more from this author, though! Love her dialogue and characters :)

This was a light, easy read and a fun way to spend a summer day off. As a hockey player myself, I appreciated the hockey culture aspect and the blend with figure skating is always fun. I also thought it was great to touch on concussions and the seriousness of them, as well as the impact it can have on an athletic career. Great characters throughout, thanks for the opportunity to read!

I struggled a little with the dialogue, it was awkward at times but I mostly liked the banter between the characters. I also liked this story line and the pacing. There was some spice although I wish that main part was a longer scene. And the miscommunication trope was good but rather quick. That’s mostly fine though I think the book still delivered what it promised.

Thanks to Siesta Key, Netgalley and the author for an ARC of this book. I am leaving this review voluntarily.

This was a really fun read, light and swoony. I remember the 90's movie, The Cutting Edge, about a hockey player who becomes a figure skater, so I was expecting something a little different.. But the story-line did not disappoint. There was plenty of chemistry between Logan and Coco.

I finished this book in a few hours and it was just what I needed to escape for a while.

I am a big fan of hockey romance! I like the concept of the book- the fmc, Coco, is a figure skater and she teaches kids to ice skate. The mmc, Logan, has a 5 year old daughter that is in her class. Coco and Logan meet in the hospital after Coco gets hit in the head by a puck he shot. Romance ensues!

Overall this was a cute story. Things got a little too unbelievable towards the end for me, but I still think it was a cute read. If you like single dad, sports/hockey romance I am sure you will enjoy this book.

I love love loved this book. I enjoy the dynamic between the main characters and also really enjoyed the side characters. I would have loved to see a POV of him when he hit her so if you ever decide to sneak it in please let me know! but 5 stars for sure I finished this book in like 3-4 hours. I could NOT put it down and I am very excited for Cam and Lanas story as well!

Logan is in a slump, and the only thing that seems to help is Coco, an Olympic figure skater who has been coaching his daughter. This story is equal parts laugh out loud hilariousness and cavity inducing sweetness. Not too spicy, but super adorable. If you don’t mind the miscommunication trope, you’ll love this story.

P.S. Poppy is the cutest little girl ever!

NHL hockey star and single dad Logan Rivers meets Coco Charmont when his puck hits her in the head putting her in the hospital. Coco is his five year old daughters skating instructor and she is also an Olympic figure skater. She placed fourth in the last Olympics and hopes to do better in the next. Logan has been in a scoring slump but after meeting Coco his luck seems to change. If your dream man is a wealthy and thoughtful gift giver Logan is the heartthrob for you.

I do have some issues with the storyline. Anyone with a new concussion should not be watching tv as it slows recovery. Coco watches Logan’s game while in the hospital. Also I’m not sure how Logan would not know his daughter is being taught by an Olympian. She has a gold medal as a member of the team competition. It defies logic to me but I will go with it for the story. And I didn’t need her ex to show up near the end for Logan to become a caveman protector. But otherwise this is all a very gentle and nice romance with a little heat.

I didn’t mark down for it because books on NetGalley are ARCs and not always fully edited. But there is proofreading errors, a saw a section of line duplication and some typos. I also had formatting problems where the book on my devices were aligned with the right side of the page, making reading more difficult. I assume those glitches will be fixed but I am mentioning them as current feedback.

Thank you Lisa Daily and Siesta Key for the ARC via NetGalley. In a surprise to me I am friends with Lisa on Goodreads as I enjoy her book reviews. I didn’t realize she is an author in her own right. I am leaving a voluntary review.

love love a hockey romance and this was no exception.

i wouldn't necessarily say that it was steamy but it was a cute fun sweet read that was a good time. i loved poppy and all the nicknames logan had for her.

there wasn't a lot of conflict in this book and i would have liked to meet the WAGs a bit more but overall was an enjoyable read

thank you to netgalley for the opportunity to read this book.

I love a good hockey romance, and while the story was quick and sweet, the writing was a bit rushed and almost annoying.

Maybe I was looking for something more plot- and character-driven. Poppy wasn't as irritating as some children can be in single-parent romances and Logan wasn't some a-hole like some hockey players in hockey romances.

It wasn't my favourite, but it was enjoyable and I'm sure someone will really love it.

<b>plot: 3/5
spice level: white people butter chicken </b>

love love love a hockey romance! it is with great excitement that I began reading The Cutting Edge and I instantly fall in love with our leading lady Coco. The way she and Logan meet is extremely hilarious and their banter and flirting is top-notch. This is an easy read, with conflict resolved snappily and big happily ever afters for all involved.

...and unfortunately, that is where my grievances lie - I will confess that I love to see characters suffer and I prefer stories where not everything is resolved perfectly like in a disney movie.

(plot spoilers ahead! advert your eyes now!)

Coco gets gold in her National qualifiers, Logan and his team win every match and then the coveted Cup. I find it so incredibly unsatisfying that the ~<i>power of lurve</i>~ gave them everything they wanted without a struggle. I wanted to see character development and growth (I'd love to see Logan's team losing despite Coco being there).
The big conflict did not make sense to me at all LOL. Coco is upset at Logan for creating a a position for her to get her paid to be a 'lucky charm' but she took the position knowing that she was bullshitting and lying to him. Then home girl gets mad that Logan lies to her about the origins of the position? Maam you are not innocent here. Also, Logan, if you wanted to pay her hospital bills... then do it? Why did you have to make this complex scheme? She has no qualms about accepting all your other big expensive gifts 😭😭😭

on the topic of gifts, I had to skim-read a couple of pages where she was in the hospital and was being SHOWERED in presents; it was so much I almost cringed. But that is a jaded me problem I suspect - I love rich characters flexing their wealth...but this felt a little,,, immature... to send her facials, massages, robes, puppies?! while she was lying in bed with a hairline fracture. *big exhale* sorry had to get that off my chest

that said, this <i>is</i> a cheesy hockey romance, I am not going to damn it because of extreme cheese and lack of plot development - I just will not recommend it if you are looking for something a bit meatier

**ARC provided by NetGalley in exchange for an honest review