Review: Reviewed for Cocktails and Books
Rating: 4 out of 5
Date: 04 15, 2014
Seduced by the Game is a hockey anthology with eight novellas from leading authors.  Each author uses their own style in order to create a great book that spotlights both hockey and cancer.Toni Aleo’s novella is a prequel to one of her future books, and she was really able to give a glimpse of what it is like for a breast cancer survivor while showcasing college hockey.Cassandra and Cindy Carr’s novella details the quest of an NHL player in his search for love.  I really liked the way that the two characters responded to each other during the uncertainness of a budding relationship.Jami Davenport gives a fun read on professional party crasher Izzy and Cooper.  The contrast between the two personalities was interesting to read and it was also a part of her new series, which will be interesting to read.Catherine Gayle’s novella was an emotional read about a young girl with cancer who is trying to survive.  It was a story that really stuck, and you can’t help but what a very happy ending and it also gave insight to some of the other players in her current Portland Storm series.I loved the female lead in Jaymee Jacobs’ novella, who is very self-assured and has created a career in a man’s world while still remaining feminine.  Although the two lead characters make mistakes along the way they are still able to come together in the end.V. L. Locey’s novella is a M/M story and I liked how she really gave you a glimpse of the angst of change on the part of an older player as well as the issues that one may have to deal with due to their sexuality.Bianca Sommerland’s novella is a prequel to her Dartmouth Cobras and it provided the development of the romance between Tim and Madeline.  There is some BSMD but it is done in a way that is really pushes their relationship to the next level.Nikki Worrell’s novella is a prequel to her NHL Scorpions series, and she is able to provide really likable characters that you find yourself rooting for their happily ever after.Overall each author was able to provide a great story in their own style, which gives you eight different stories in one place.Reviewed by Lucy for Cocktails and Books