Review: One steamy, emotional, satisfying story....
Rating: 5 out of 5
Date: 04 2, 2013
~*~ Note from the reviewer ~*~ First, let me warn you that  Offside is the 4th book in the Dartmouth Cobras series. In order to fully enjoy your experience with this sexy hockey team please read the books in order... (Game Misconduct, Defensive Zone, & Breakaway)Now how to express my love of this book without giving away any spoilers...I will do my best :)  Offside is the brilliantly told story of Becky, Zach and Scott. Becky is a reporter and sister of a player who is experienced and familiar with the BDSM lifestyle.  Zach plays for the Cobras and is also experienced and familiar with the lifestyle.  And then we have Scott who is a team member that everyone loves to hate who is only familiar with the lifestyle without a lot of experience in it.These three characters are so radically different from the characters in the rest of the series that it was a surprising and refreshing story to sink my teeth into...From Becky's young daughter to her horrific ex...From Zach's supportive family to his insecurities...From Scott's playboy ways and difficult past to his passionate nature and pure heart...But, not only do you get this new, powerful, dynamic in Offside, you also get to catch up with your favorite characters from the previous books. Ms. Sommerland doesn't forget about anyone that we've met and loved (or hated) before and gives us the continuation of their stories with each book.Personally, I have been waiting for Becky's story for a long time.  I saw a lot of myself in her from earlier books and Offside did not disappoint me.  The connection between Becky and Zach is immediate and perfect for them, while the attraction is there for Scott, he has a lot of 'growing up' to do to fit in with the others. The emotional and psychological growth the characters go through is nothing short of amazing. And the writing style is so spot on that I actually laughed, cried, and even had a little heavy breathing going on throughout this story.I highly recommend Offside to anyone who likes hockey, steamy scenes, emotional roller coasters, and catching up with good friends - because that is what each character Bianca Sommerland introduces us to feels like. If you've read the first three, get excited to catch up with Oriana, Silver, Jami and their men.  There is a lot of background story with these three ladies and it is every bit as emotional - maybe more so - than Becky's story...Depending who you love, or love to hate, they all have a part in Offside and will tug at each and every one of your heartstrings.If you haven't read the Cobra series or other of Bianca Sommerland's work, what in the heck are you waiting for?!?! They are not to be missed.  I have read very few books that compare to the emotional journey she can take you on.  The characters will feel like your best friends whom you will miss when they are gone.  Bianca, how much longer until the next one, I miss my friends already??? Or is too soon to ask that ;)  While this Bunny loves Scott and Zach she is still a Sloan Bunny at heart...even though Offside is my favorite book of the series to date.[...]I recieved a complimentary copy of the book in exchange for an honest review.