Edge
Book 3 in Fire on Ice Series
Brenda Rothert
One bad hit has left the career of young NHL Center Luke Hudson in question. When he arrives for rehab with a minor league team, his injury has robbed him of the edge that made him great.
Team trainer Adella Price’s job is to help Luke get back in peak condition. But their one on one sessions shake her resolve to remain unattached. Dell is hands-off to all hockey players, even one as charming and successful as Luke.
As Luke starts to get ahold of his game again, he loses his grip on his heart. Helping Luke get his edge back brings to light what Dell is missing from her life. But those who want them apart are relentless, and with their careers on the line, Luke and Dell must decide if their love is worth risking it all.
4.5 Star Review by Jen Skewes
Edge is book 2 in the Fire on Ice series but can be read as
a stand alone. All though I do highly
recommend reading the first two books, Bound and Captive, for the simple reason
that they are amazing! Edge is Luke’s
book who I loved. He is
the best friend and team mate of Ryke (the main character in the first two
books). Brenda Rothert did not
disappoint with this one.
Luke is a professional hockey player currently playing in
the NHL when he takes a horrible hit that threatens his
career. He is sent down to play in the
minors to help rehab his knee. The only
thing that Luke has ever known is how to play hockey. From the time he was old enough to skate
until now his life has been hockey. He
is always on the road traveling and working hard and never really
has time for much especially a love life or relationship. He is a sexy hockey player who has it all, a
job he loves, money and any woman that he wants. He has no need, desire or time for a
relationship. Until he meets his Dell
Price, the team trainer for the minor league team he is currently playing on. There is something about Dell that
makes him want her, but the problem is that the one woman he possible wants
more with, is off limits.
Dell is a single mom and team trainer who is there to help
Luke get his edge back on the ice. Dell
grew up in the world of hockey. Her
father is ButchPrice, the coach with the best NHL record but the man that
people fear. He is a hard ass both on and off the ice. Dell has been around
plenty of hockey players but for her they are completely off limits. For one it is team rules that no two members
of the staff get involved, plus not to mention that fact that touching Butch
Price’s daughter probably comes with a price. Dell has had her own experiences with hockey
players in the past and she knows their game.
They are man whores who can have any woman that they want. Some even go as far as cheating on their
wives while on the road. Dell doesn’t
want that life for her or her son. She has no desire to be with a hockey player, until
she meets Luke Hudson.
Luke is off limits and Dell knows that but that does not
stop the feelings that she has when she sees him. But lucky for her Luke has those same
feelings towards her. There is undeniable
chemistry between the two of them. But
as long as she is his trainer nothing can happen. They agree to spend some time together but
also agree on the “no touching rule.” A
rule that Luke has to try very hard to follow.
The more time they spend together the more their feelings become more
than just physical. Luke is only here
temporarily. There will be a day when he is ready and cleared to go back to the
NHL and then they will have to say goodbye.
Or will they? Can two people who
have crazy schedules, travel for a living, and who live hours apart make it
work?
Luke was such the perfect book boyfriend, except for that
small moment where he was a complete jerk but we can let that one slide. He was attracted to Dell and wanted her even
if he knew anything with her was forbidden.
But as time went by he realized that maybe he wanted more. He never thought he would be the person to
want to settle down with kids. And
whenever he looked at his best friend Ryke who was completely in love with his
wife and kids he used to think that there was no way that he would ever be like
that. But after meeting Dell he starts
to think that maybe he was wrong. Maybe it took Dell coming into to
his life to see that he wants what they have.
He is sexy, sweet, caring and protective of Dell. And the way he is with her son will melt your
heart. From the moment he meets Ky it’s
like he is in “daddy” mode. And I mean
in the sense where he just takes care of the little things, like carrying him
to the car or cutting his food. Never
thinking twice about it. Dell was the
perfect match for Luke. It has been a
long time since she has been with a man but there is something about Luke that
brings out things in her, like confidence for one. She has always been careful to get involved
with men because of her son but for the first time she has decided to go with
it and give in to her feelings.
Now as I mentioned earlier these two agreed to a friendship
with no touching involved which is what I loved about this book. The "no touch" rule allowed them to get to know each other on many levels. And you slowly see their relationship build into something more. Just because they weren't allowed to touch though doesn't mean that there was no physical attraction was gone. You could feel the sexual tension between
these two. Can I just say the shower
scene, OMG!!! It was very creative scene
and the fact that you felt the desire that they had for each other without even
the slightest touch was just
amazing.
I wanted Dell and Luke to work
it all out and be together so bad. They
were just so good together. Luke needed
to realize that no matter how much he denies it he wanted more with Dell. He needed to get past his fear. They definitely had their ups and downs and
had to deal with the people who did not want them together. This book had it all, it was hot and sexy and
had drama and angst. The kind where you
are reading along all smiles and a twist is thrown your way that you did not
see coming. And then a little more angst
is added to the mix and you find yourself needing to know what happens but at
the same time afraid to go to the next page, causing those knots to form in your stomach. Edge was a fantastic read and I
loved Dell and Luke’s story. The epilogue
was simply perfect. I am a sucker for a
story about a sexy hockey player and once again Brenda Rothert delivered an
amazing story.
https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/20505710-edge?from_search=true
Other Books in Fire on Ice series:
Brenda Rothert started her writing career as a print journalist. She now writes Romances, some Contemporary and others with a twist of dystopian society and adventure. Rothert lives in Central Illinois with her husband and three boys.
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