Review: Five books later, I still love the Assassin series because it centers around hockey
Rating: 4 out of 5
Date: 06 12, 2014
I started reading the Assassin’s series years ago because of my insane crazy addiction to hockey. Five books later, I still love the Assassin series because it centers around hockey, but I honestly continue to read it because of the characters and the way Ms. Aleo has buried them deep within my heart.Philip and Reese give the readers a chance to follow along a heart twisting yet passion filled journey as they try to put the past behind them and move forward. I’m sure most of you have read stories where one has been hurt badly, so in turn they ban any type of relationship and only engage in fun no strings sex, until feelings get involved and the plan goes to hell. That is really the premise of this book, but I promise it’s not a cookie cutter read that feels familiar at all. The story is original and unique and it really stands out on its own.Reese is stubborn and at times bitchy and cold, but once you get to know her and understand why she has so many defenses up all the time you can’t help but to adore her and hope she is able to claim new love and happiness.Philip….Wow…what does one say about him? He is amazing, sensitive, sexy and just trying to finally be enough for someone. He has inherited one angry, confused, bitter teenage niece and it’s his mission to give her the world and make up for her s***ty childhood. Their relationship is rocky and at times it seems doomed, but he never gives up. Everyone he has ever loved has always required time to love him back. So many things about him just shattered and shredded my heart. Once he sets his sights on Reese there is no denying these two belong together. However, there are many obstacles standing in the way. I really wanted someone to fight for him the way he always fought for everyone else. Towards the end of their story my hopes came true and it was a beautiful performance that left me wiping tears and completely breathless.I absolutely love the way Toni always incorporates the Assassin family in each of her books. I love reading more about these characters that have found a permanent home in my heart. They are all greatly entwined in each other’s lives on and off the ice.This book is full of sweltering sex, heartfelt emotion, and lots of hope. If you enjoy edgy, passionate romance wrapped around a sexy hockey team you won’t want to miss out on this one.Review copy provided for an honest review.