Grinder

Seattle Sharks Series, Book 1

De: Samantha Whiskey

Narrado por: Noah Michael Levine, Tatiana Sokolov

Duración: 5 h y 29 m

Resumen del Editor

Gage McPherson was the Seattle Sharks' best Grinder, until he shattered his shoulder last season. Time heals all wounds...but the heartbroken single dad has more than his share of trust issues. The playboy only lets one girl close to his iced-over heart - his pint-sized daughter who's the center of his world. She's the only thing more important to him than hockey, and he trusts no one with her...except me.

We've been friends since we were kids, and I love his daughter like she's my own, so what's the easiest solution to help Gage out? Move in, and be his live-in nanny for the season. As far as she goes, the arrangement is perfect. But her drop-dead-sexy father? Frustrating on every possible level.

There is a thick, professional line drawn between us by his own hand, and despite understanding the terms, my body is practically begging him to cross it. Our chemistry is off the charts, but one misstep, and we could hurt the one person we love most. This game is all-or-nothing. Can I risk my heart on a guy who is known for the shut-out, on and off the ice?

Contains mature themes.

©2016 Samantha Whiskey (P)2018 Tantor

Fun Story

This story was so fun to listen to, but at times I was pulling my hair out. I don't think I have disliked a FMC more than I have disliked this FMC. Bailey was no fun at times and I was screaming at her throughout the story. There was a cute ending, but I some of the book was just so common sense but it seemed like she just didn't get it... I didn't mind the narrators, I actually liked their performance a lot!

Common But Good

Very common romance tropes here but it wasn’t bad. There were some areas that needed more editing; moments that in one scene they’re saying she’s all in but he wasn’t sure, then in the next it’s reversed. It was fairly clear from both characters perspectives (as it’s in first person for both characters) what was going on so that was a little annoying to read it one way then have it reversed. Narration was good, but honestly, the voices did not fit the characters. They are 24 and 22 years old and they sound to be in their 30s-40s. Also, the little girls language was way too advanced for a three year old. Would have been believable if her advanced skills had been discussed a little more outside of her clear understanding and talent in art, but it wasn’t. She came across at around 5 years old, not 3. None of these was reason to stop listening though and I’ll probably continue the series.

Awesome Narration

This story was great perfect narrator and the perfect balance of sexy and sweet. Great read.

Grinder .....love

Samantha Whiskey is amazing and this was my first book I read by her and won't be my last ❣❣

DNF when she became icky

Ok, so she’s just become vocal about being obsessed with having a baby with him. He CaaaaaNnNNn’t love her if he doesn’t want to have babies with her 🙄🤢 It’s pretty freaking clear he’s happy with the daughter he has and doesn’t want another kid. I can see the writing on the wall where her biological clock and nagging changes him. That “love changes him” and his opinion… and has him undo what I’m pretty sure at this point with the hints dropped was a vasectomy.

Granted, tropes about pregnancy (longing, planned, infertility, surprise, etc) gross me out… but I’m happily childfree and pregnancy has always freaked me out (I’m 38- its a pretty established conclusion/lifestyle) and so I don’t like it to play almost any role in a romance book. So take that bias into account with my review.

Quick, but lacking something special

I had an extremely hard time connecting with these characters and the story line in general. It’s very fast - out the gate falling in love, which isn’t a problem, but didn’t feel like the reader was given enough, or really any, back story. The big conflict didn’t do it for me either. Not bad, but not my fave.

Good storyline

I loved the little girl!! My biggest complaint was that the male narrator pronounced Bailey as Belly. That was utterly annoying!

Storyline

I liked the storyline and the auditors. I really enjoyed listening to this and plan to continue the series.

Wholesome

This was a cute short hockey romance. I listen to this book because it is free on audible and I am soo glad I did. Gage was so attentive to his little girl and made sure she never felt unloved, since her mom walked out on her. Bailey loved Lettie like she was her own and protected her fiercely. This book was just so wholesome and adorable.

Cute hockey friends to lovers romance

Great audiobook! Strong narration and good story. It's a good friends to lovers romance novel. There is a child involved. It's a cute story overall.