I absolutely loved this sweet and charming book. It has everything-sports, family, heartache, and love. Thanks so much to NetGalley for the advanced read! Highly recommend!

oh my gosh - this book was so cute!! It technically is a St Patrick’s Day themed book, but that was super subtle! It can be read year round. It’s also in a series, but it stands on its own. I could tell that there were nods to a previous book that I hadn’t read, but it didn’t phase me at all!

bookish things:
- professional hockey player + assistant
- grump + sunshine
- meet cute
- single dad
- forced proximity
- sweetest family

Okay, it's official - Courtney Walsh is my go-to author now! I've loved all of her books, but this one was exactly what I needed! I LOVED Eloise and Gray (and one of the surprises we find out mid-book)!! I can see a lot of myself in Eloise, and it was heartwarming to read how Gray and Eloise helped each other understand themselves more. Would absolutely recommend this (and any of Walsh's books!) - ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️.

P.S. WHEN is Raya's book coming!? I am already invested!!!

This book is a reminder of the well-deserved superiority of hockey romances within the sports romance category. Hockey romances are the best.

Eloise, a talkative ray of sunshine, kisses a handsome stranger on New Year’s Eve. When she starts her new job as an assistant to a grumpy and rude hockey player, guess who she’s working for?

Overall, this story was cute. It’s a quick read, and Eloise’s sisters are fantastic side characters.

The only minor disappointment involved expectations—St. Patrick’s Day wasn’t a big of deal yet there are shamrocks on the cover and it is part of the Holidays with a Hart series.

Thank you Net Galley, for the early copy of this wonderful book from Courtney Walsh. Couldn’t have asked for a more perfect book to enjoy over St Patrick’s Day weekend…while My Lucky Charm doesn’t center around the holiday, its subtle theme was so fun. This book was the second in the Hart sisters, Eloise. Her “sunshine” personality becomes her job as she is hired to help gruff and grumpy Gray acclimate to Chicago and his new hockey team. Eloise’s effervescence can’t help but spill over into all she does, and when the secret behind much of Gray’s outer demeanor is revealed, the goal to make him presentable to the public becomes an uphill battle. Despite all the challenges and grumpiness (hahaha), this feel good romance was just perfection. Loved this sweet book!

Courtney Walsh does it again! And dare I say, I think I liked this one more than My Phony Valentine!

She just writes such great, realistic characters that you end up adoring by the end even if they are total grumps in the beginning.

I cannot wait for Raya’s story. I need it asap!

4.5 stars

Courtney Walsh, the author, wrote a letter to the reader in the back of this book. In it she said, “I realized that I am my own ideal reader, so I started writing the books I really wanted to read. Ones that weren’t too heavy, that were playful and fun. Low angst romance where you can count on the happy ending”. I, too, am her ideal reader. I love this sweet, no spice romance!
I really enjoyed the family dynamics in this book. I adore Eloise and her rambling, foot-in-the-mouth dialogue.
Gray is a perfect grumpy hockey player that has a wonderful growth arc. I love that he isn't perfect at the end. He still doesn't know how to fully verbalize his feelings but he is trying. He finds other sweet ways to show how much he listens and cares.
This is the first book I have read from Courtney Walsh but I want to go back and read the first book in this series, My Phony Valentine. And I can't wait for Raya’s story!

Thank you to the publisher, Courtney Walsh, and NetGalley for this advanced copy. My opinions are my own.

Oh my goodness this freaking book is so good. I giggled so many times. Definitely would recommend to anyone looking for a sweet romcom

Very sweet, very cute! Gary is the grumpiest of the grumps to Eloise’s optimistic sunshine. Readers who enjoy a low-angst romance will likely eat this up as it edges on miscommunication, but not in an overly frustrating way. Their meet cute really grabbed me and I was missing some of that magic for the rest of the book as their relationship sort of just meandered

Happy St. Patrick’s Day

I am celebrating by showing off one of my recent favorite reads, My Lucky Charm by Courtney Walsh.

This is the second book in her Holidays with Hart series and in it we follow Eloise who is recently out of a toxic relationship and out of a job.  In the new year, she is offered a PR position with the local hockey team as the assistant to their new player, Grayson.  But to her surprise, they have already met…he is the complete stranger that she shared an impulsive NYE kiss with to get back at her ex after their humiliating break-up.  What could possibly go wrong now that she is working for him?

As with all of Walsh’s writing, I loved this book.  It is the epitome of grumpy-sunshine opposites attract, and I was here for it 100%.  Eloise was compassionate and genuine.  She was willing to help anyone out and believed the best in everyone, sometimes to her own detriment.  And Gray was the grumpiest grump ever, but there was more to his reasonings for hating his trade to this team than anyone understands.  And while I guessed what all the mystery and misery were about, I loved this surprise addition to the storyline. 

And them together was perfect as well.  I loved their banter and chemistry.  I loved how she brightened up his life and taught him that there is more to life than just work and shutting the rest of the world out.  And I loved her character growth in that she learned to actually feel her feelings instead of shoving them down for the benefit of others and to stop changing who she was to meet other’s expectations, but instead find a way to stay true to herself. 

I loved My Phony Valentine, the first in this series too, so I am very excited to read the third Hart sister story and see Raya get her HEA too!

Thank you to Courtney Walsh, NetGalley, and Sweet Haven Press for this ARC.  I love that your books are full of joy and I was given an opportunity to read an early copy for my honest review.

Check it out today if you are in the need for a perfect grumpy vs. sunshine, hockey romance with a cute meet-cute, a grand gesture, and plenty of St. Patty’s Day vibes!

Another winner by Courtney Walsh! An enjoyable story from start to finish with some wonderful supporting characters. The writing style is spectacular- witty, charming, and keeps things moving along at just the right pace. Can’t wait to read more of her books!

Talk about grumpy x sunshine trope! When Courtney Walsh said she tried to make the MMC her grumpiest yet, I believe her.

After Gray, a grumpy, closed-off guy has trouble acclimating to his new team and the new city, the coaches decide to get him an assistant that will help him out and make things a little easier. Enter Eloise. Sunshine personified, bubbly and absolutely charming who has been through it herself, having just only found out that she was cheated on AND fired.
Grumpy x sunshine? We know it’s a match made in heaven!

This book was a charming and fast-paced read, I could not put it down! I’m always in for a hockey romance and this one did not disappoint. I absolutely loved and adored Eloise, she truly carried the book (along with Scarlett, who added such a fun element to the plot!). Gray was almost too grumpy for me, I would have wanted to read more scenes of him warming up to her and seeing more normal, softer interactions between them towards the end before they finally get together. There were scenes where you could clearly feel their chemistry but then Gray would mess up and they would be back to square one. I needed them to have a bit of a longer period of him not snapping at her, if that makes sense.



But other than that I truly had an amazing time reading this and I will 100% be picking up the first book in the series My Phony Valentine, as I could not get enough of Poppy and Dallas!

If you are in search of a hockey romance that is fast-paced, low-angst and closed-door, with a very well-executed grumpy x sunshine trope, definitely give this one a go!

Thank you to Victory Editing NetGalley Co-op for providing me with an earc in exchange for an honest review!

(review was posted on Goodreads March 17th 2024)

Well this was just stinking adorable! Oh so fun! I loved it so much! I love a good Grumpy x Sunshine book. Gray is a hockey player and a grumpy one at that. The team hires him an assistant, Eloise, to help with his PR and get used to his new team. The problem, Eloise and Gray have met before, in fact they kissed at midnight on New Year’s Eve, but as strangers. And now they meet again and have to keep things professional. Like I said, great story and I loved it. I loved Eloise and Gray’s relationship. Eloise helps Gray to loosen up and open up. Gray helps her to feel more confident and proud of herself. They have great chemistry. And Gray’s daughter Scarlet is adorable and a great character. Overall great story and I recommend!
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Content: 2 shirtless scenes with the girl doing some mild ogling, one scene mild sexually suggestive comment from teammates

I voluntarily reviewed a complimentary copy of this book which I received from netgalley. All views expressed are only my honest opinion.

Gray and Eloise are the epitome of grumpy-sunshine and I loved every page of it! This book was adorable. Go grab this one, you won’t be disappointed!

This was a cute hockey centric romance employing the grump sunshine troupe. It was definitely a cute and clean romance. I just left wishing there was just a bit more. I liked the development of the characters of Eloise and Gray. I appreciated how positive Eloise was, and her growth was fun to see as well as Gray's transformation. I just wish there was a bit more with the banter between the characters. The times that there was, it was quick and witty. I left wanting more of that quick wit from Eloise. Overall, it was a cute romance, and I will definitely be looking to read more from this author. I would give it a 3.5/5 stars rounded up.

Thanks to NetGalley and the publishers for an advanced copy of this book. All opinions within this review are my own.

I was excited to pick up My Lucky Charm as I read the first in the series, My Phony Valentine, and I absolutely adored it! I love the Hart sisters and I hope that Raya is featured next. I have to say that I liked Poppy and Dallas's story just a bit better. Eloise was loveable, but also lacking confidence in herself and just felt too much like she needed a man to be happy. I didn't love Gray at first, until his daughter showed up. Scarlett was such a fun addition and showed Gray's softer side. I thought Gray went beyond grumpy and into rude territory to the point that I wondered why Eloise would love him so much. I wish their relationship started a bit earlier in the book, instead of the very end, so that I could have seen more of his loveable side. Overall though, I still enjoyed reading this light and fun romance. It was fun to pick up and read as it matched the holiday.

Thank you to Netgalley, Sweethaven Press and Courtney Walsh for this ARC in exchange for my honest review.

I'm glad I picked up #LuckyCharms by #CourtneyWalsh. It's the second book in the series but I never had a problem reading it, except that now, I want to read Poppy and Dallas' story. I love Dallas' calm and kind attitude since I was not a fan of Gray's rude attitude. Gray was so blessed that Eloise and his teammates didn't give up on him. I rooted for him to receive the grace his friends were giving him. The change was nice in the end.

This was a lighthearted and fun read with some heartfelt moments. Eloise's family were good people. The bond among the Hart sisters was delightful. Their love for each other shines through numerous times throughout the book. I enjoyed Scarlett's character so much. She was definitely a star in the book. That girl is so precious and loved by many. I can't wait for the next book in the series.

Rating: 4 stars
Series: Holidays With Hart Book 2
Pub date: February 23, 2024

Thank you #netgalley for the complimentary copy. All opinions expressed are my own.

5/5 stars!

I know some people don't like clean romance, but I can't get enough of Courtney Walsh's books!
I never thought I needed a St. Patrick's Day romance in my life but this was so cute and sweet and perfect for March! It had all my favorite things: witty banter, grumpy/sunshine, hockey romance. Okay, Courtney, you've got my attention. Consider yourself on my auto-read list.

Ooh! I loved My Lucky Charm by Courtney Walsh. I'm a sucker for sportsmen romance and this was such a beautiful read. I also love the grumpy/sunshine trope and this was explicitly that. I learnt a lot about healing and the power of words and a good support system. This book got me in my feelings and was so swoony, despite being a clean romance. I didn't miss anything. I stayed up all night to finish it and promptly purchased My Phony Valentine (the sequel) on my Amazon KIndle after reading it. Thank you, Netgalley for the ARC.

My Lucky Charm
Courtney Walsh

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If you’re looking for a cute St. Patrick’s Day romance then you have to check this one out!

Eloise is at rock bottom. After being dumped by her boyfriend and fired by her boss — who are the same person— she needs a big change. When the opportunity to be the assistant for dark and broody hockey star Greyson Hawke falls in her lap, she jumps at the chance. When she realizes they’ve already met, Eloise is determined to be the definition of professional and helps him acclimate to his new team and city.

This was a quick, easy, cute read which is exactly what I needed! It’s the definition of grumpy/sunshine and convinced me that it’s time to visit Chicago. There were a couple of tropes I don’t enjoy but everything else was so cute that it was easy to look past. Eloise is amazing and strong and really showed that seeing the best in people is a huge strength. 💚