Alcott Hall by Emily Rath

3 Stars

The Lady has an offer.

The Vicar has a Confession.

Lady Madeline Blair is on a mission. Her eccentric late aunt left her a small fortune with one condition: to claim it, Madeline must marry by New Year’s Eve…which is now only three weeks away! When she receives an invitation to spend Christmas at Alcott Hall, she sees this as the perfect chance to snag herself an unsuspecting beau. She will be generous with her inheritance, providing him with a comfortable living. All he has to do is agree never to claim his rights as her husband.

Five years ago, Charles Bray left Finchley and never looked back. It was too painful to dwell in the past. So, when duty calls him home, he returns, heart heavy, to a town full of ghosts. Seeking any distraction, he sparks an unlikely friendship with a quiet young lady who makes him a surprising offer too good to refuse.

And then there's John...

I so wanted to love this book but Charles irritated me too much and I wanted Madeline to end up with John. John and her deserved better than Charles waffling behavior. I also had issue with some modern idioms being used. I also remember blowing through the other books and this one I kept putting down. Overall it was just fine.

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Pucking Around by Emily Roth

4 Stars

Rachel Price walked away from a one-night stand 2 months ago. That night blew her away but she’s not ready for Mr. Perfect. That is until she gets a fellowship with the NHLs newest team, Jacksonville Rays. She finds out Mr. Perfect is on the team. She’s trying to stay away from him but then there’s the equipment manager and the goalie. How can she pick between any of these men who all make her feel so much?

I love a good modern none omega why choose books. FMC is a bit wishy washy but she does get better by the end. I love all her guys. They each bring different things to the relationship. There is a short story before this book and this book probably would make more sense if I had read that book. It does need an epilogue to show what happens to the other doctor who was a massive dick. Not needed really but I wanted it. Overall, A good hockey and why choose book.

Book 1 Jacksonville Rays

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