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We'll publish them on our site once we've reviewed them. Item s unavailable for purchase. I think with a good edit this story can be tightened up a bit and polished to perfection. Especially when it comes to eliminating places where things are repeated a few too many times. Still this is the first time that I have ever said a book needs editing, but I am still giving it 5 stars.
It's just that good! With the edit I would say this is a more of a 7 star book, and I cannot wait to get my hands on the next one! Overall this is a great read with everything that you could possible want from a love story: I really truly love Toni's books. She's created such a great cast of characters. I love that each book tells a different persons story, but we still get to see glimpses of the old characters. The reason I was so excited about reading this book, was because I really loved Audrey in Trying to Score.
I identify with her personally. I also have an older sister who was always the pretty one, smart one, and overall "good" child. It can be difficult to live up to that same image. I think Audrey put a l I really truly love Toni's books. I think Audrey put a lot of pressure on herself as a result. I, like Audrey, do have a great relationship with my sister though. So, again, I could relate to her in that way. I've also picked some really crappy guys to be with my husband being the exception.
I loved watching Audrey find confidence in herself and find not only a true love, but the strength to believe in her dreams. Be still my heart. Could this guy be any more perfect?! Tate is such a genuine guy. It's impossible not to love him. I liked getting to know him. Even though he seems perfect, there is depth to his character. He's had to deal with some pretty devastating things in his life that have shaped who he is, not only as an athlete, but partner too.
Tate is sexy, funny, sincere, and generous. I really couldn't have picked a better person for Audrey to love. One of the things I love the most about this series is that, yes these guys are famous athletes, but they live real lives. They have the same relationship problems, if not more because they are athletes.
They have insecurities and have made mistakes, but in the end are able to find a love that is true. Even if you aren't a sports fan, I highly recommend you read this series. Toni is a true romantic and it carries through in her writing. I become so invested in her characters, that I really feel like I'm right there with them. If you like love stories that have some spice, then I promise that you will love not only this book, but the entire series!
Definitely check it out! Apr 29, Jenn Scranton rated it really liked it Shelves: I love this Assassins series! It really is great and very deep. I couldn't bring myself to do a full five star only because I LOVED that last book sooooo much, and this one was great, but could not compete with book 2. Many people probably find fault in Audrey, and even get frustrated with her. But honestly, as annoying as she could be about men and relationships She would throw herself at men and look attention in all of the w 4.
She would throw herself at men and look attention in all of the wrong places. I don't think I have ever met a man so committed to not giving up on a woman! I only wish that the book delved more into his Swedish side.
I found myself forgetting that he wasn't American. My husband loves lemon cupcakes, and I think I just found a new way for him to eat them! I was a total bitch to anyone trying to talk to me for the last 20 minutes of the book!!!! I was sitting on the edge of my chair and shaking! I help my breath the whole time I swear!!!!!! When Tate found out about the, well I can't tell you what he found out, my heart broke for him!! How can he go through this?? A sigh of relief.
The moment that brough a smile to my face: Will this book make you laugh, cry, and giggle like a giddy school girl? After the third book, I have to say I am officially a Toni Aleo fan. Each book captured me in it's own way and I just can't decide which one I love the most. This is just a great series and I can't wait till August for the last installment.
I'm here, and I hope that one day, you'll look me in the eyes and decide that you are done with this charade of being friends and that I can be your man.
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I want you to see that I can be there to help with your dreams. That I'm not some punk kid out to get some from you. I'm a decent guy, Audrey. If you would let me, I could be your guy. Another awesome book from Ms. I am a huge fan. This series is a must read. View all 10 comments. I love knowing when I pick up a book that I am about to experience something wonderful, and that's exactly how I feel whenever I start one by Toni Aleo.
Her characters are real, the emotions are raw, the suspense is torture, and the steamy scenes are I've been very impatiently awaiting the third book in Toni's awesome series, and she was sweet enough to send me an ebook ARC to put me out of my misery early thank you so much, hun!! I love Taking Shots and Trying to Score, but I'd have to say this is definitely my favorite of the series so far!!! Fallon is blissfully happy with Lucas and Aiden, leaving Audrey lonely and feeling like her life has passed her by.
Dating a complete jerk her uses her when he sees fit, her self esteem is in the tanker and she doesn't see any way to make a change.
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When she gives in to a weak moment and spends a passionate night with the incredibly sexy guy she meets at the bar, she's determined to forget it ever happened and just figure out her life. But she can't get him out of her head, and when her one night stand turns out to be none other than the gorgeous new young goalie everyone's been talking about, Audrey is floored. Turns out she's been on Tate's mind ever since that night, too, and he is determined to break through her walls and convince her that he's the one she needs.
This poor guy definitely had his work cut out for him, contending with Audrey's egotistical, cheating ass for a boyfriend and a big age gap that she wouldn't stop dwelling on. And once again, Toni's book was all about the journey they took, which makes it so easy to feel like you're right in the story with her characters. I felt so bad for Audrey; lord knows it's never easy being the odd man out, and in her case she was not only left out but also with a miserable job and a man who treated her like crap.
I was so mad every time she went back to that loser Levi, but he was so good at using her. I wanted to strangle him for most of the book, and in the end I wanted him to see a slow and painful end!! Audrey deserved so much better, and when Tate started worming his way into her life I was cheering him on at every turn!
Lordy, my pulse was racing left and right over this man, he was too hot to handle!! I loved that he and Audrey matched each other so perfectly, they had amazing chemistry and the fireworks went off whenever they gave into their passion for each other! Toni pulls out all the stops with the emotional rollercoaster in this story, I was such a mess!!
And just when I thought I could take a breather, she throws in a twist that completely blew me out of the water and had my stomach in knots for the last several chapters I was captivated by Audrey and Tate's story so easily because these characters were really something special, and I loved every minute!! Once again, I was SO happy to see our favorite characters from the previous books in the series.
All of Toni's characters mesh so well together, and I just love that they are fully involved in each book. Fallon was once again awesome as Audrey's big sis, always there to kick her in the butt or give her a big hug whenever she needed it. Despite Audrey's feelings of being left out and left behind, she always knew that all of them would be there for her if she needed them. And I just loved Piper, she was just what Audrey needed for support and turned out to be a very exciting part of the story!!
For the first half of the book, i give Two stars. The Hero was such a sweetheart, but I couldn't believe after all the crap she put him through, that he still wanted her. She wasn't all that special if u ask me, especially for a hot, famous NHL player. Why he wanted her is still beyond me. I have to VENT!! This chick is so fucking frustrating! You say you want the works: Relationship, love, commitment, but you're acting like a dumbass! You have a hot, young, Swedish stud practically showing you how much he wants you, and not just for a quick lay, but possibly long term and yet you're still 'in love' with your cheating, sleaze of an ex-boyfriend?!
This is too frustrating. May 07, Jill rated it really liked it. I have really tossed and turned about what to rate this book. In one hand, I loved it. On the other hand the heroine infuriated me. But by the end of the book, I truly believed she had suffered enough, I began to love her. So 4 stars is the result. Toni Aleo has a wonderful sporting series in her Assassins books.
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Tate is one of my favourites so far. Sensitive, adorable, he knew what he wanted and he went after it. Audrey, poor, poor Audrey. What a hell of a time this w I have really tossed and turned about what to rate this book. What a hell of a time this woman has had. I yoyo-ed from wanting to slap her to cheering her on. This was another excellent instalment to the series. The plotline was different, we have very tragic storylines her for both characters but that just made the ending even better.
Once I got into it, I just devoured it, with its easy to read style. I will definitely be reading the next in this series. Mar 15, Miia rated it did not like it Shelves: What a waste of time! I didn't like this book at all. It was too cheesy and the author did a horrible characterization of a Swedish guy. Mom is not mama but mamma or mor!!! Dad is pappa or far not papa!!! Sounds more American than Swedish to me.. Jul 25, Denisa rated it liked it Shelves: You won't lose anything if you try it, won't gain anything if you do.
Ok, there were some major problems in this book. The writing style was awful and ambiguous, I had to re-read some stuff just to understand what Aleo wanted to say with that. Sooo so many damn spelling mistakes! They were pretty diverse though, so I figure it wasn't the author's fault but the editing. Way too many useless information, pages written just so the book is bigger. I skimmed a lot and believe me, I You won't lose anything if you try it, won't gain anything if you do.
I skimmed a lot and believe me, I lost absolutely no info. It was pretty typical but I enjoyed the plot and I liked the characters.
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Just when you think The Assassins Series couldn't get any better, author Toni Aleo strikes again with the third book in the series, Empty Net is one hot slap shot of a story! Now it's Audrey and Tate's turn to tell their story Audrey Parker's life isn't what she wants it to be: She has just gotten out of an abusive relationship with Levi, who only used her for the sex. She has a lot of insecurities and findi Just when you think The Assassins Series couldn't get any better, author Toni Aleo strikes again with the third book in the series, Empty Net is one hot slap shot of a story!
She has a lot of insecurities and finding her very own Prince Charming with the "happily ever after" ending hasn't been in the cards Tate Odder is a twenty-one year old hockey player from Sweden, who was traded to the Nashville Assassins as their new rookie goalie. Tate is trying to fit in with his new surroundings and team, but he's struggling over the loss of his parents and sister in a car accident back in Sweden. Feeling alone, Tate is trying to put his life back together again, and when he sees Audrey Parker across the bar, he knows she might be the one that could help him get over the emptiness that he feels inside.
When one night's steamy hook-up happens between Audrey and Tate, can a relationship blossom or will insecurities and past personal issues get in the way? Empty Net is the story of two lonely people who have lost all hope of ever finding their happily ever after, only to find each other, fall in love, and struggle to overcome their insecurities and past personal issues in order to make their relationship work.
Dramatically written in the third person narrative, the author easily draws the reader in to follow Audrey and Tate's love story. Author Toni Aleo continues to take her readers on an emotional roller coaster ride with this latest installment in The Assassins Series, you can't help but feel for Audrey and Tate as they learn to deal with their personal issues as their relationship develops.
These two lonely people don't have an easy road ahead, they both have a lot of personal issues that they need to overcome: Audrey is older than Tate, she can't have children and she doesn't trust people; while Tate has to overcome the overwhelming loss of his family and is determined to make Audrey see that they could have their happily ever after ending. The author continues to captivate her readers with some really great hockey scenes, true hockey fans will appreciate her fanatical passion for the sport, the fast pace action and drama of the game is riveting, she has a way of transporting you to the hockey arena where you can literally feel the electricity of the game.
And I would be remiss if I didn't mention the very steamy and passionate sex scenes, oh my goodness, my imagination went into overdrive, one word I love how the author includes the characters from the previous books into new book, the continuity of their stories flows smoothly and intertwines with the new storyline but it doesn't overtake the next couple's story. I was completely captivated by Audrey and Tate's story, my emotions ran the gamut as they struggled with their issues, and my pulse raced with the sizzling chemistry and passion that they had for each other.
And if that isn't enough, the author leaves the reader with a cliffhanger that leads into the next book in the series, Blue Lines, that will feature Piper's story Like the old saying goes The Assassins Series will draw you into the fascinating sport of hockey where you'll be introduced to the Assassins family of very hot hockey players and the strong passionate women that love them I received a copy of the book from the author in exchange for my honest review and participation in a virtual book tour event hosted by Reading Addiction Blog Tours.
I've had a recent fascination with hockey books and I find that extremely funny because, even though I would love to understand the sport, I just don't. I like watching it but I never last more than 30 minutes unless I'm drooling over some hot guy and I guess that all comes from not having someone to explain the ins and outs of the game. But in my 3. But in my books I understand everything.
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Boy is a successful hockey player, boy meets girl, boy has lots of hot monkey sex with girl, boy falls in love with girl. Audrey is at her sisters bachelorette party, gets drunk and brings back a hot guy to her room, planning on a one night stand. She had just broken up with a loser boyfriend and was in a bad place. Turns out hottie is the newest and youngest player in the team that her future brother in law plays for, as well as her new neighbor.
Fate kinda throws them together and they can't help it but fall in love, and yes passing through the hot monkey sex part in which there might've been a very hot scene on the kitchen counter involving cupcakes. She has been emotionally abused to the point where she would allow people to use her. She deserves to be loved and I think Tate does that well. Makes her feel cherished. I just couldn't completely buy into the OMG he's to die for hot when he's being compared to a sixteen year old.
But what he may lack in manliness looking and age he makes up for in heart and actions. As a couple I think they were great. I wish there would've been better resolutions to their issues, since they were important issues in a relationship. More than just "I'll walk away and think about it and then all of a sudden I see the light and everything is alright in the world again". Even though I haven't read the previous books, I can already see that I would've enjoyed seeing them again in this book. He plays a good enough part in this story and I would like to read his story as it seems it was quite interesting.
I was not expecting the ending, there were a couple of twists there for me and I liked how everything seem to come together there. The relationships between Audrey's family and close friends, theirs as a couple and their plans for the future. Definitely an author I want to read more of. When we were just introduced to Tate early in book 2, I wasn't so sure because he was so young. Hello, he's a pro NHL player and was only 20 yo back then But then we started to learn his tragic story and I started to fall in love with him.
This was a kid that had to deal with more My Review: This was a kid that had to deal with more tragedy than most 40 yo's by the age of Tate is new to the United States, new to speaking English, new to the Assassins and he's feeling a bit lost. He's been severely traumatized, but he's such an amazing guy. Just one of those guys that you want to wrap your arms around and hug.
Yeah, I pretty much fell in love with his character. And he is such a sweetheart Tate is a catch! Her sister is Fallon, heroine of book 2, and throughout both books she has gone on and on about how she wants to find her prince I just don't get it especially when Tate is right there How does that work??
Like I said, I just wanted to knock some sense into her Although I hated her choices, I never had a problem seeing why she made them But my heart just hurt for her and that she couldn't make herself choose Tate They both are so torn up through so much of this book. BTW, the scenes where Audrey would listen to him play the piano through the closet wall An amazing love story.
This series just gets better and better as the characters become deeper and deeper. ANY of these books can be read as stand-alone novels, but ALL the characters in them are deeply involved with each others lives so the reading of the stories becomes so much richer through each book as you get to see the characters grow even more and evolve after their Happily Ever After's. The Assassins are a family and I love that.
Crossing my fingers that book 4 comes out soon Firstly i would like to thank my friend and gorgeous author Toni Aleo for giving me the honur of reading and eArc of your 3rd book. I would also like to Thank the gorgeous Tara Turner cus without you it would not have been possible. So thankyou both gorgeous ladies: Now back to this amazing amazing book. Toni has really out done herself with this one if you thought her first two book Taking Shots and Trying to score were awsome then you will apsolutely love this one, it is my favourite one so far, but i do love all of them.
This book has left me wanting so much more. I didnt want to end. Let me warn you it is much more heartbreaking than the others as i was left crying for a while. I loved Audrey from the start i loved her in Trying to score and she made me love her even more in this one, but this is her story and her story is not so pretty let me tell you. Audrey is in love with such a jerk Levi and by the end of this book you will feel like killing him like i did, she is stuck in her family business which she hates. Her dream is to open up a cupcakeria, and oooohhh the cupcakes yummy: Her sister is getting married to Lucas Brookes who Audrey calls Prince charming but she wants her own prince charming and Levi is anything but.
Tate is fairly new to the Nashville Assassins and also the youngest on the team, he has a family tragedy that he is trying to overcome after losing your entire family it is very hard to go on being who you once were. One of the times i was in tears was the time that he was retelling this story and it was heartbreaking. Things start to change for both Audrey and Tate when they meet. Will Tate be loved the way he wants someone to love him? Will Audrey overcome all she has been through to finally find true love or will she let it escape?
Toni really makes you feel every emotion during this book you feel everything that Tate and Audrey are going through, when they cry you cry when they get frustrated you get frustrated. And let me say i never hated a man more than i hate Levi, i dont even think there is a name for him he is so messed up. He alone made me feel so much anger everytime his name was mentioned. Well i guess you all have to read it and find out but damm you will not be dissappointed. May 03, Kelly rated it really liked it.
Even if there were some things who bothered me, it still a really good book and the end is just great. In that book, Tate, one of the main characters, is just the perfect guy. I mean, he is so sweet and sexy at the same time! He is patient with Audrey when I would have been crazy if I were him. Plus, he have an horrible past with his dead family and seeing him be happy with Audrey is just so good because what he's been through wasn't easy.
I felt the chemistry between the two characters and it was really good. Sometimes the scenes are Hot, with a capital H. It was so touching to see such a beautiful friendship between a girl and a guy. Another character I loved was Aiden; he was so cute! He's seven and the author made sure you fall in love with him even if you're not a fan of kids. There were a few funny scenes like the fire scene, it was hilarious just like when she was acting all jumpy sometimes. The end of the book was really emotional I think.
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I mean, she is always whining about Levi, it annoyed the crap out of me Sorry, but that part get me a little mad The guy is a total jerk and she is the only one who doesn't care about that. In books, I prefer strong women who fight back against the guy who hurt her, you know what I mean? I probably forgot to talk about many things, but anyway, you should read it and see by yourself if you like that book.
May 12, namericanwordcat rated it liked it Shelves: This is the third book in the Assassins series about hockey players in love.