Review: Delightfully Wonderful Read!
Rating: 5 out of 5
Date: 03 10, 2014
Find this review and more at Lusty Penguin Reviews!Katie Kenyhercz scores again with Full Strength, a hockey romance and the second book in the Las Vegas Sinners series. Kenyhercz has a graceful writing style that always draws me into her stories.Sports psychologist Dr. Alexandra “Allie” Kallen lands the job of her dreams with the Las Vegas Sinners. Allie’s first patient is team goalie Shane Reese, who management is forcing to see her. Reese’s high ankle sprain compounds issues he was having before the injury: retirement of a teammate and fears of being traded. Management wants to make sure his head is clear before he is able to return to the ice. Allie is a sympathetic therapist since she suffered a torn ACL, which ended her soccer career. During their therapy session, you can’t help but feel the chemistry that sizzles between them. Thankfully, their relationship doesn’t really take off until Shane is cleared to return to the ice, which I was very happy about. Allie and Reese’s dates are thoroughly enjoyable as the get to know each other only to truly discover that they share the same interests—hockey, Xbox, and beer. Allie is a smart and caring character who struggles with her relationship with Reese, which endeared her character to me. Allie’s fear for her career is well founded, and I felt the author treated her concerns in a realistic way. Even with his good looks and broad shoulders, Reese is a softhearted character, which he charmingly illustrates with his apology to Allie after he goes off on her during a therapy session. Reese’s volunteer work only adds to his leading man status. When the two finally succumb to their desire for each other, their bedroom play is hot and satisfying. Without giving too much away, I absolutely love how Kenyhercz resolves Allie’s choice between her career and her man, which really fits with the unconventional way the Las Vegas Sinners handle controversy.Another aspect I adored is Allie’s relationship with Dana “Mac” Sickavish, a friend from college. Their witty banter provides many laugh-out-loud moments. I delighted in Mac’s ability to push Allie’s buttons through pep talks and how she dares Allie to follow her heart for once and not her head.Charismatic characters, engaging hockey action, and the perfect romantic ending make Full Strength a delightfully wonderful read. Future books in this series can’t come soon enough.I received an eBook copy of the book for the purpose of an honest review. I was not compensated for this review, and all conclusions are my own responsibility.