Review: My fave so far...
Rating: 5 out of 5
Date: 10 20, 2013
First, before I start my review, I have to take a moment to get on my hands and knees and beg Bianca to write a story for Cam. Pretty please Bianca, Cam needs his HEA! I NEED Cam's HEA. I so totally fell in love with him.Second, I find I am in a horrible writing funk, so I apologize now that this review will not be as detailed as my other two reviews in this series.OK, time to focus and get back on track...Delayed Penalty rocked my socks; I think it blew the first four books in this series out of the water. So much more intrigue, angst, secrets, deception, and as usual off the charts smokin' hot chemistry and steam! In my opinion, each book just gets better and better. Gah! I fricken love the road Bianca took the characters from my favorite hockey team down.Cort, Ford, and Akira are hands down my favorite couple of Bianca's to date! These three had one hell of a spark, holy f*** was the chemistry between them intense and heavenly. It goes without saying that I simply adored this trio and the dynamics between them. The author took me by surprise with this love triangle, as I have never been a huge fan of Ford's, not to mention Cort and Akira never really hit my radar, they were just kind of there as secondary characters. However, there is nothing secondary about these three in the least bit. Akira is a sweet and sassy, kick ass heroine who will have you rooting for her the moment you meet her! It's also no secret that I have always been a Sloan Callahan and Scott Demyan fan, however while I still love my Sloan & Scott, I have to say they now have some very stiff competition. Sorry boys, Cort and his bad ass sexiness just snuck up on me and wrapped his self-right around me. And, Ford, wait until you unravel and reveal Ford's many layers. If you don't fall in love with him, well than I don't know what to say. There is a certain beauty to their complex relationship. I don't think there was anything about this trio that didn't totally intoxicated me. Individually and within their intricate relationship they held me captivated from page one.I really loved being back amongst old friends, but I had a slight issue with Silver's story line. Yes, Dean, Silver, and Landan are back once again, and Bianca has thrown them for a major loop. Lately I seem to have an extreme love/hate relationship with this couple. A lot of this is due to Silver, as I often feel frustrated with her, so much so, I have an overwhelming urge to smack her. I know she has suffered through a lot, but I just can't connect with her, any longer. Her character has undergone a major transformation, and for the most part, I don't understand her reactions to the simplest things. I miss the Silver from book 2.I know I said this in another review, so I am going to cheat and quote it here as it still holds true for me..."Bianca's writing style totally just works for me. It is down and dirty, as well as raw and gritty. She creates a fun camaraderie and chemistry between all the characters that allow the secondary characters to also be an essential part of the story. Her hockey team of dominant men captivates me, whether they are on the ice, at the club, or lounging around at home. Once I start, I am turning the pages as quickly as I can, and usually end up staying up most of the night to finish."With that said, I have to follow up with the fact that Bianca delivered the above quote and more, pure perfection, once again. The story line was well developed with depth and an plethera of strong emotions. One of my favorite things about Bianca's writing is it never fails to play with my mental state. Point in case, the unexpected twists throughout Delayed. Along with throwing Dean, Silver, and the rest of the Cobras for a loop, she took me right along with them. Holy hell, I was not expecting the roller coaster ride that had my heart plummeting to my stomach and staying there, straight through til' the end. I think I broke right along with the team and their loved ones; it will be a while before I feel as though I am totally put back together.Thank you, Bianca Sommerland, for the opportunity to read and review an ARC of Delayed Penalty in exchange for my honest opinion.