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romancejunkie1025's review against another edition
4.0
awesome as always. a great series that continues to enthrall and tantalize readers and me especially, cannot wait for more.
nicki_theoverflowingbookcase's review against another edition
4.0
When fashion designer Carolina Preston is in need of the perfect male to promote her designs, Drew Hogan becomes a top pick. But can the two get past their one memorable night from back in college? Can they keep their attraction separate from her creations? Or will the creations become so much more when they are on the body of the hot hockey player? Another great addition to the series. I love how each individual book catches the readers attention and only makes them want more.
smallness's review against another edition
3.0
I almost DNFed this -- not that I don't like this author, but it's incredibly repetitive at this point. I thought the end was OK, and overall it was a quick enjoyable read, but unless the next one in the series is substantially different, I might keep this permanently in the library-check-out pile.
rosepup77's review against another edition
5.0
This latest book in the Play by Play series is fantastic. This time the story centers around Carolina, the sister of Gray Preston who is the main character in book 6, and Drew, her loved from afar as he was her brother's friend until a fateful evening in college. Even though the night or rather the morning after didn't meet Carolina's hopes she is trying her best to put it behind her.
Carolina is in the last minute preparation stage for Fashion Week and doing her best, and then some, to make sure her designs are noticed. Drew is going to model Carolina's line of clothing for her. Being around Drew causes Carolina to remember all those feelings she had thought were in the past. Can they forge a new relationship? Is Carolina willing to put her heart on the line again?
Fantastic!
Carolina is in the last minute preparation stage for Fashion Week and doing her best, and then some, to make sure her designs are noticed. Drew is going to model Carolina's line of clothing for her. Being around Drew causes Carolina to remember all those feelings she had thought were in the past. Can they forge a new relationship? Is Carolina willing to put her heart on the line again?
Fantastic!
bookloverchelle's review against another edition
4.0
Another great novel in the fun, sexy Play by Play series from Jaci Burton. Carolina has had a crush on her older brother’s best friend, Drew, for years. She worked up the courage to seduce him in college but after he walked away from their one night stand, she’s been a little angry. Years later she’s on the verge of launching her new fashion line and Drew is the perfect face for her men’s line. Drew has been working hard over the years and has dedicated his life to his professional hockey career. He’s always been attracted to Carolina but has never felt it was the right time to start any kind of relationship. Taking the opportunity to work close with her, he plans to fit in a little seduction with ever fitting. I really enjoyed the chemistry between them and how their relationship grew. Two professionals trying to make a relationship work when they both are extremely driven, and busy. Great mix of smexiness and emotional growth. Great read!
bianca89279's review against another edition
2.0
2.5 boring, predictable stars
This book was tedious. It felt like it was never going to end. There was no chemistry between the two protagonists, Carolina - a fashion designer and Drew - an ice hockey player. There is not much happening in this book. And yet it's such a long book. There are lots of sex scenes. LOTS! But even those became tedious.
The writing wasn't bad, it's just that the characters and the plot were lacking.
This book was tedious. It felt like it was never going to end. There was no chemistry between the two protagonists, Carolina - a fashion designer and Drew - an ice hockey player. There is not much happening in this book. And yet it's such a long book. There are lots of sex scenes. LOTS! But even those became tedious.
The writing wasn't bad, it's just that the characters and the plot were lacking.
krbeers4's review against another edition
4.0
I really liked this one. I loved the characters and the way they interacted, and I really loved that it didn't feel like the same story as the rest of the series.
desiree_mcl's review against another edition
4.0
4.25 stars.
The Play-by-Play series is a hit or miss series for me. The first couple books I loved, the next couple were ok, and then the books in between were a mix of hits and misses.
Melting the Ice is an absolute hit! Couldn't put it down.
Carolina is an up incoming fashion designer. Drew is her brother's best friend and a hockey player. They had a one night stand back in college, one that Carolina didn't want to be a one night stand but Drew left in the morning and moved on breaking Carolina's heart. Now, thanks to Gray (Carolina's brother), Drew is a model in her upcoming show.
Right from the beginning I loved the dynamic between Carolina and Drew. She's reluctant to let him in and he wants to help her with her show and make some amends for how he treated her years ago.
The heat passing between them is hot and steamy and I couldn't get enough. Even though they kind of fell into a sex only relationship there was still caring there that could turn into more.
My only issue was
Loved this installment to the series and I cannot wait for Haven and Trevor's book.
The Play-by-Play series is a hit or miss series for me. The first couple books I loved, the next couple were ok, and then the books in between were a mix of hits and misses.
Melting the Ice is an absolute hit! Couldn't put it down.
Carolina is an up incoming fashion designer. Drew is her brother's best friend and a hockey player. They had a one night stand back in college, one that Carolina didn't want to be a one night stand but Drew left in the morning and moved on breaking Carolina's heart. Now, thanks to Gray (Carolina's brother), Drew is a model in her upcoming show.
Right from the beginning I loved the dynamic between Carolina and Drew. She's reluctant to let him in and he wants to help her with her show and make some amends for how he treated her years ago.
The heat passing between them is hot and steamy and I couldn't get enough. Even though they kind of fell into a sex only relationship there was still caring there that could turn into more.
My only issue was
Spoiler
when Drew pulled away from Carolina and used the excuse that he was too focused on her and that's why he and his team were losing the away games. It just kind of came up out of the blue and seemed to only be there so they'd have an issue to pull them apart for a bit.Loved this installment to the series and I cannot wait for Haven and Trevor's book.
timitra's review against another edition
3.0
Rated 3.5 stars
I was so excited to read this book because it's two of my fave tropes in one, best friend's little sister abd and reunited lovers however it didn't live up to my expectations as I found the beginning too repetitious which meant I had trouble getting little into the story. The middle and end were a bit better. The real issue I have with this book is the characters, I don't get why they were attracted to each other or got together for that,there was no chemistry or passion between them, their relationship felt contrived to me.
I was so excited to read this book because it's two of my fave tropes in one, best friend's little sister abd and reunited lovers however it didn't live up to my expectations as I found the beginning too repetitious which meant I had trouble getting little into the story. The middle and end were a bit better. The real issue I have with this book is the characters, I don't get why they were attracted to each other or got together for that,there was no chemistry or passion between them, their relationship felt contrived to me.
goodyreads's review against another edition
3.0
The two main characters had a great dynamic, and it was nice to see the guy get so smitten before the woman did in these stories.
My main critique was how conflict didn’t really happen until you’re, like, 80% into the story. Up until then, the only conflict was people speculating if they were together, then it was speculation on how much they like each other, and then them having sex whenever they meet up (although, no complaints there)
Also, I feel like grown men do not talk about relationships and finding “ the one” in the ways that they do so much in this book, not trying to sound sexist or anything, but I couldn’t help but question it.
Overall: good read, well written, the romance was cute, but nothing too stunningly amazing
My main critique was how conflict didn’t really happen until you’re, like, 80% into the story. Up until then, the only conflict was people speculating if they were together, then it was speculation on how much they like each other, and then them having sex whenever they meet up (although, no complaints there)
Also, I feel like grown men do not talk about relationships and finding “ the one” in the ways that they do so much in this book, not trying to sound sexist or anything, but I couldn’t help but question it.
Overall: good read, well written, the romance was cute, but nothing too stunningly amazing