This is the story of Ruby and Macklin. These two grew up together because they were neighbors in and apartment complex. Ruby and her brother got really lucky and were brought up by their Aunt while Hayden was put in the foster care system. Macklin has always had a thing for Ruby but out of respect for her aunt and brother, his best friend, and not feeling like he was good enough for her, he never did a thing about it. In turn she has had a big crush on him too. Now they are grown and in college, she finds herself about to move into the hockey house and right into Maclins’s space and world . When she asks him for a huge favor. One he knows he can’t say no too. He knows that this is going to put his heart on the links. He just hopes that he can walk away with his heart all in one piece.
I loved reading this book. I loved getting to know all the characters and watching them grow. This is college after all and there is a lot of growing that takes place in those four years. I loved watching these two fall for each other and try hard to fight it knowing it was a losing battle. This was a great read. One you really will want to have on your kindle.
Blog Tour: Body Checked by the Defenseman by R.C. Stephens.
Title: Body Checked by the Defenseman
Series: Riverside U #2
Author: R.C. Stephens
Genre: Contemporary Romance
Tropes: Brother’s Best Friend/Forbidden
College Hockey/Virgin Heroine
Release Date: November 21, 2024
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Ruby Foxx is the only girl I’ve ever wanted… and she’s completely off-limits.
Her brother is my teammate and best friend. They’re my family. We grew up across the hall, sharing a secret connection I’ve tried hard to forget.
But I never crossed the line—not then, and not when we came to Riverside U—I’ve kept my distance.
Until her dorm floods, and she moves into the hockey house. Now, there’s nowhere to hide. Ruby’s always around, and my feelings are hitting harde
r than a body check on the ice.
Then she confesses she’s never been with a man… and asks me to change that.
I can’t just take what she’s offering—I need to make it special—something she’ll never regret.
I promise to take my time and teach her, but I’m the one getting schooled because I’m falling fast.
The guilt is like a slap shot, knowing I’m betraying my best friend—my family—by falling in love with her.
I know I should skate away, but after tasting happiness with Ruby, I can’t let her go.
What if, by holding on, I lose everything—on and off the ice?
Renee’s Five Star Review
I received a copy of this book from the publisher/author to review for Stephanie’s Book Reports.
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R.C. Stephens is a top 100 Amazon bestselling author.
When she isn’t in her writing cave she is raising three lovely children with her adoring husband.
Her books are filled with humor, heartbreak, emotion and true love.
Born and raised in Toronto, she loves the winter, but Spring and Fall are her favorite seasons.
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