izziede's review against another edition
3.0
This is a good story.
It's about trust issues, moving on after exes.
It's about trust issues, moving on after exes.
rockchick's review against another edition
3.0
I enjoyed the dual narration by Tracy Marks & Aaron Shedlock.
The book was good fun. The heroine had to deal with body issues and the hero had to learn to trust again after his ex cheated on him.
I enjoyed most of the book but the conflict could and should have been dealt differently.
We are dealing with two adults. They should know how to communicate and resolve their issues. It always disappoints me when an author takes the easy way like that.
overall a good read.
Tracy Marks brings characters to life. Her portrayal of Stevie made the story more enjoyable and her journey towards an HEA very emotional.
Stevie's emotions, doubts, triumphs where well done.
The book was good fun. The heroine had to deal with body issues and the hero had to learn to trust again after his ex cheated on him.
I enjoyed most of the book but the conflict could and should have been dealt differently.
We are dealing with two adults. They should know how to communicate and resolve their issues. It always disappoints me when an author takes the easy way like that.
overall a good read.
Tracy Marks brings characters to life. Her portrayal of Stevie made the story more enjoyable and her journey towards an HEA very emotional.
Stevie's emotions, doubts, triumphs where well done.
erina1510's review against another edition
5.0
I loved Stevie and Mark together and how quickly they feel into sync with each other. It was refreshing to see Stevie return to her previous self and how Mark helped her to find herself again. I quickly fell in love with Mark myself and wouldn’t mind having him for myself. I also fell in love with the name Stevie for a girl! It’s definitely a hard book to put down! Great read, don’t pass it up!
bookaddict1975's review against another edition
4.0
***Audiobook Review***
What a great feel good hockey romance! I knew I'd like this book before I started because of the author and narrators but I enjoyed it even more than I thought I would. The characters are great, they are both the kind of people you would want in your real life. Both of them looking to start over and it's a second chance romance too! Mark is an all around nice guy, not once during this book did I stop loving him! Stevie is the same, she is good and just looking to be happy again. Neither were looking for each other but both of them gave it a shot without any unnecessary drama which is a huge plus for me! This book left me feeling happy and that for me is always the way to end a great book! I hope there will be more books in this world!
The narration was great! I am a big fan of both Aaron Shedlock and Tracy marks and I really enjoy them together. I think they really compliment each other and their voices, tone and pace are always perfectly on track!
What a great feel good hockey romance! I knew I'd like this book before I started because of the author and narrators but I enjoyed it even more than I thought I would. The characters are great, they are both the kind of people you would want in your real life. Both of them looking to start over and it's a second chance romance too! Mark is an all around nice guy, not once during this book did I stop loving him! Stevie is the same, she is good and just looking to be happy again. Neither were looking for each other but both of them gave it a shot without any unnecessary drama which is a huge plus for me! This book left me feeling happy and that for me is always the way to end a great book! I hope there will be more books in this world!
The narration was great! I am a big fan of both Aaron Shedlock and Tracy marks and I really enjoy them together. I think they really compliment each other and their voices, tone and pace are always perfectly on track!
dluscan's review against another edition
5.0
Mmmm...Mark Carmelo!
I loved the chemistry between Mark and Stevie. From the time they met, I was completely smitten with their budding relationship. I sped through it. I adored this book!
I loved the chemistry between Mark and Stevie. From the time they met, I was completely smitten with their budding relationship. I sped through it. I adored this book!
kodom251999's review against another edition
5.0
This book was such a beautiful read! I felt their love for one another on the pages. Each finding what the other needed in one another. I loved the comradely between the hockey team, and his best friend making him step up and fix it with her. I adored Poppy’s character! She was adorable.
ness11's review against another edition
5.0
*ARC kindly provided in exchange for an honest review*
5 "Can I get a slice of Mark Carmelo, please?" Stars!!!!!!
I'm a sucker for sports romances. And Breakaway, fed my sports loving hunger. This hockey romance left the biggest smile on my face. And honest, I haven't stopped smiling since I finished reading a couple of hours ago. AM definitely didn't disappoint. But come on, it's a given. I knew before I even started reading that I was going to love this book. And one, not so small particular aspect had me loving it even more.
Mark Carmelo is the star center of Tampa Bay's hockey team. And after a bitter break up the only thing on his mind is hockey. His focus is on the game and that's how he wants it. Though, sometimes life has a different plan. And after a loss, Mark finds himself at a bar trying to get his mind off of the game. And what Mark doesn't know, is that in that same bar, a certain woman will take over his thoughts.
Stevie West is at an impasse. The life she once thought she wanted is anything but. She's spent countless years living in slow motion and the man she married, isn't the man she recognizes now. Needing some time to herself, Stevie takes a trip and visits her friend. And when out at a bar, Stevie's life is about to change.
It's no surprise how impactful Stevie and Mark's first encounter was. Their chemistry was undeniable. But nothing could've happened because Stevie was off limits. And now, a year later and with some changes, when coming face-to-face again, the spark is still there. It doesn't matter how little time they shared back then, the connection is still there and thriving. Stevie and Mark gave me all the feels. These two were so freaking cute. They both leaned and taught each other many things. Yes, they had to work through problems, but in the end it just made their relationship stronger. I just loved these two to pieces.
MARK CARMELO, oh let me count the ways. Mark stole every little piece of my heart. He was compassionate and charming and such a good man. He made me so giddy that at times I found myself squealing from happiness. I couldn't get enough and just wanted more and more and more of him, I loved, loved, loved this sweet hockey player.
I'm counting down the days until the next book. I need to get back to this world, and soon!
5 "Can I get a slice of Mark Carmelo, please?" Stars!!!!!!
I'm a sucker for sports romances. And Breakaway, fed my sports loving hunger. This hockey romance left the biggest smile on my face. And honest, I haven't stopped smiling since I finished reading a couple of hours ago. AM definitely didn't disappoint. But come on, it's a given. I knew before I even started reading that I was going to love this book. And one, not so small particular aspect had me loving it even more.
Mark Carmelo is the star center of Tampa Bay's hockey team. And after a bitter break up the only thing on his mind is hockey. His focus is on the game and that's how he wants it. Though, sometimes life has a different plan. And after a loss, Mark finds himself at a bar trying to get his mind off of the game. And what Mark doesn't know, is that in that same bar, a certain woman will take over his thoughts.
Stevie West is at an impasse. The life she once thought she wanted is anything but. She's spent countless years living in slow motion and the man she married, isn't the man she recognizes now. Needing some time to herself, Stevie takes a trip and visits her friend. And when out at a bar, Stevie's life is about to change.
It's no surprise how impactful Stevie and Mark's first encounter was. Their chemistry was undeniable. But nothing could've happened because Stevie was off limits. And now, a year later and with some changes, when coming face-to-face again, the spark is still there. It doesn't matter how little time they shared back then, the connection is still there and thriving. Stevie and Mark gave me all the feels. These two were so freaking cute. They both leaned and taught each other many things. Yes, they had to work through problems, but in the end it just made their relationship stronger. I just loved these two to pieces.
MARK CARMELO, oh let me count the ways. Mark stole every little piece of my heart. He was compassionate and charming and such a good man. He made me so giddy that at times I found myself squealing from happiness. I couldn't get enough and just wanted more and more and more of him, I loved, loved, loved this sweet hockey player.
I'm counting down the days until the next book. I need to get back to this world, and soon!
dragonflyreads's review against another edition
5.0
Breakaway is AM Johnson's latest release and first book in her new Rule Book Series. It's a complete standalone and a different take on romance from what she's done in the past. It enraptured me and kept me going until the very last word.
Stevie West is back in Tampa after divorcing her husband of over a decade. She knows it's too soon for any type of relationship, but Mark Carmelo has been on her mind for the last year, and the heart wants what the heart wants. She's newly independent and completely out of her element in the dating scene.
Mark Carmelo is the star of Tampa Bay's hockey team. In his mid-twenties, he's got everything going for him. Betrayal from his ex left him without trust in women, but Stevie brings out something he never thought he'd have again and more.
As I stated earlier, Breakaway is a completely new venture for AM Johnson. It's still got her smart writing and clear research of the subject matter, but it's...lighter. Stevie and Mark have a whirlwind romance that made me deliriously happy and I could not put this book down. It gave me hope. With tons of laughter and even some tears with so much hockey thrown in, Breakaway is the next sports romance not to be missed!