{"id":12623,"date":"2016-10-10T10:00:12","date_gmt":"2016-10-10T14:00:12","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.escapistbookblog.com\/?p=12623"},"modified":"2016-12-21T18:36:46","modified_gmt":"2016-12-21T23:36:46","slug":"new-release-arc-review-pucked-under-pucked-4-5-by-helena-hunting","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.escapistbookblog.com\/?p=12623","title":{"rendered":"New Release & ARC Review: Pucked Under (Pucked, #4.5) by Helena Hunting"},"content":{"rendered":"

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Pucked Under
\n(Pucked, #4.5)<\/strong><\/h4>\n

by Helena Hunting<\/strong><\/h4>\n

Contemporary Romance\/Sports Romance released October 10, 2016<\/strong><\/h4>\n

NOW AVAILABLE!!<\/strong>
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Blurb<\/strong><\/h4>\n

Randy Ballistic and Lily LeBlanc are head-over-heels, bed-breakingly, screaming orgasmically in love. But even they have their challenges, mostly outside of the bedroom.<\/span><\/p>\n

With the off-season coming to a close and the boys gearing up for training camp, one more weekend of fun is the perfect way to welcome the new season.<\/span><\/p>\n

The entire crew piles into vehicles and drives to Alex and Violet\u2019s Chicago cottage for a few days of relaxation\u2015and hopefully a chance for Randy to shake the anxiety that\u2019s been plaguing him.<\/span><\/p>\n

Accidental wardrobe malfunctions, typical Violet inspired overshares, and a whole lot of private time round out the perfect weekend getaway.<\/span><\/p>\n

But the moment they return to the city all of Randy\u2019s angst resurfaces with the arrival of a surprise houseguest.<\/span><\/p>\n


\n<\/span>Find\u00a0Pucked Under\u00a0<\/em>on\u00a0Goodreads<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n

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Review<\/strong><\/h4>\n

4.5 stars!<\/p>\n

\u201cLoving you is the best choice I ever made.\u201d <\/strong><\/i><\/p><\/blockquote>\n

Pucked by Helena Hunting was a fantastic addition to Randy and Lily\u2019s story. I loved getting a deeper look into their relationship and I loved everything I saw. Helena adds so much depth to her romantic comedies,\u00a0giving us heartfelt stories along with the laughs. This book is no different and I loved it! It has everything- the sweet and swoony moments, the steamy\u00a0and sexy\u00a0interactions, the funny and awkward scenes, and even some serious situations. It\u2019s a fast paced read that will have you uncontrollably flipping pages.<\/p>\n

In Pucked Under, we are back in the world of the hockey with Randy, Alex, Miller and their loves, Lily, Violet, and Sunny. The off-season is coming to an end so the whole gang decides to take one last trip to Alex’s Chicago cottage.\u00a0They have the best intentions to spend time together but they also know that since this is one of the last weekends before training begins, the couples will be spending much of the time locked in their own rooms. No one is looking forward to be separated from their significant others when the season starts, and we see this most though Randy\u2019s eyes as he navigates his relationship with Lily now that it has a label.<\/p>\n

Randy still getting used to their \u201cofficial\u201d status while Lily is coming to terms with what it means to be in a relationship with a celebrity.\u00a0All seems great from the outside but Lily knows something is going on with Randy. It doesn\u2019t help that an unexpected visitor arrives and things seem to get even more stressful. Can\u00a0Lily and Randy overcome the new challenges that they are faced with?<\/p>\n

I absolutely adore Randy and Lily. They may even be my favorite couple! They are fantastic together and their relationship is solid. Their love is as intense as it was in the beginning and they still feel like horny teenagers and can\u2019t get enough of each other. I loved that they are open and honest with each other and the relationship works so well. They really are perfect for each other.<\/p>\n

Randy remains one of my favorite characters in the series. He is such a great boyfriend even when he has trouble realizing it. I loved his honesty and his openness about what was troubling him. He is still as generous inside and outside the bedroom as he has always been, and I love how sweet and gentle he is with Lily. His protectiveness made me swoon and I thought his caveman antics were hilarious, their interactions had me laughing out loud.<\/p>\n

\u201cOnly I see you naked,\u201d Randy barks.
\nI snicker-snort. Sometimes Randy can be so very irrationally male.
\nHe stalks forward to loom over me. \u201cYou think that\u2019s funny?\u201d
\n\u201cSomeone else seeing me naked? No, I don\u2019t think that\u2019s funny at all. Your reaction to the unlikely possibility is, though. When we get to Alex\u2019s cottage, should be put you in a loincloth? We\u2019ll rename you a random sound, and you can club me over the head and drag me into the forest. We\u2019ll live in a cave, and you can battle bears to entertain me.\u201d <\/i><\/p><\/blockquote>\n

Lily was wonderful as always. I loved how supportive she was and how she knew exactly what Randy needed.\u00a0She stuck by him and put his needs above her own even when it would have been easier to walk away from the drama. I love how she talks to him, helps him work through the issues that arise in their relationship, and is there for him when his insecurities start to get the best of him. There is no better woman than Lily for Randy. I enjoyed every single part of Randy and Lily\u2019s story and I want more!!<\/p>\n

\u201cYou\u2019re one-hundred-percent real, and you\u2019re all mine.\u201d<\/i><\/p><\/blockquote>\n

I loved seeing the rest of the gang too. Sunny and Miller, and Violet and Alex all played a great part in this book. After reading their stories in the previous books, I loved getting more insight into their lives and seeing what these hilarious characters are up to. I enjoyed Charlene and Darren as well and I really want their book because I need to know how their relationship works. The more I learn about Lance, the more intrigued I am with him, and I want to see Lance end up with a wonderful woman who makes him happy.<\/p>\n

Overall this novella left me\u00a0with\u00a0a huge grin on my face and even\u00a0more in love with Randy and Lily. I cannot wait to see what else Helena Hunting has up her sleeve when it comes to the Pucked clan!!<\/p>\n

*ARC generously provided in exchange for an honest review*<\/em><\/p>\n

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The Pucked series<\/strong><\/h4>\n

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Pucked (#1)\u00a0<\/strong>(Alex & Violet)
\nReview<\/a>
\n<\/strong>Buy:\u00a0\u00a0Kindle Ebook<\/a>\u00a0 |\u00a0\u00a0Paperback<\/a>\u00a0\u00a0| \u00a0Audible<\/a><\/p>\n

Pucked Up (#2)\u00a0<\/strong>(Miller & Sunshine)
\nReview<\/a>
\nBuy:\u00a0\u00a0Kindle Ebook<\/a>\u00a0 |\u00a0\u00a0Paperback<\/a>\u00a0\u00a0| \u00a0Audible<\/a><\/p>\n

Pucked Over (#3)<\/strong>\u00a0(Randy & Lily)
\nReview<\/a>
\nBuy:\u00a0\u00a0Kindle Ebook<\/a>\u00a0 |\u00a0\u00a0Paperback<\/a>\u00a0\u00a0| \u00a0Audible<\/a><\/p>\n

Forever Pucked (#4)\u00a0<\/strong>(Alex & Violet)
\n<\/strong>Review<\/a>
\n<\/strong>Buy:\u00a0Kindle Ebook<\/a>\u00a0 |\u00a0\u00a0Paperback<\/a>\u00a0\u00a0| \u00a0Audible<\/a><\/p>\n

Pucked Under (#4.5)<\/strong>\u00a0(Randy & Lily)
\nReview<\/a>
\nBuy:\u00a0\u00a0Kindle Ebook<\/a>\u00a0|\u00a0Paperback<\/a>\u00a0\u00a0| \u00a0Audible<\/a><\/p>\n

Pucked Off (#5)\u00a0<\/strong>(Lance & Poppy)
\nReview<\/a>
\nBuy:\u00a0Amazon US<\/a>\u00a0|\u00a0Amazon UK<\/a>\u00a0|\u00a0Amazon CA<\/a>\u00a0|\u00a0Amazon AU<\/a>\u00a0|\u00a0iBooks<\/a>\u00a0|\u00a0Nook<\/a>\u00a0|\u00a0Kobo<\/a>\u00a0| Paperback<\/a><\/p>\n

Pucked Love (#6)<\/strong> (Darren & Charlene)
\nReview<\/a>
\nBuy: \u00a0Kindle Ebook\u00a0<\/a> |\u00a0 Paperback<\/a>\u00a0 |\u00a0 Audible<\/a><\/p>\n

Where It Begins (#6.5)<\/strong> (Sidney & Skye)
\nReview<\/a>
\nBuy:\u00a0 Amazon<\/a><\/p>\n

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\"\"Pucks & Penalties: <\/span><\/strong>Pucked Series Deleted Scenes and Outtakes Version 2.0 Extended Edition
\nBuy: Kindle Ebook<\/a>
\nIncludes:
\n<\/span>ENDORSE THIS:\u00a0An Area 51 invasion outtake in which Alex once again tries to persuade Violet that he should go where no man has gone before. And likely never will. Also includes Alex & Violet inspired outtakes such as Weiner Warmers: a Holiday Outtake, Let’s Make An Alex Jr., Pretty Eyes (a Pucked-Good Luck Charm crossover), MILF in Training, and Kick Stand Kid.<\/p>\n

From PUCKED OFF
\nA Valentine’s Day love note, a series of deleted, never before seen scenes from the cutting room floor of Pucked Off and a special birthday outtake.<\/p>\n

From PUCKED LOVE
\nThe original Prologue that didn’t make the cut in Pucked Love and a Valentine’s Day letter from Darren to Charlene guaranteed to make you swoon.<\/p>\n

Area 51: Deleted Scenes and Outtakes
\nOriginally published in 2016, this compilation of outtakes and deleted scenes features Alex and Violet ridiculousness, lost chapters from Pucked Up, and alternative POVs from our sexiest, horniest hottie: Randy Ballistic.<\/p>\n

Get Inked:<\/a> A Pucked Series and Clipped Wings Crossover Novella – \u00a0Paperback<\/a>
\nWorlds collide when the PUCKED crew decide it’s time to commemorate their love of hockey with a team tattoo and pay a visit to Inked Armor, the renowned Chicago tattoo studio where master artists Hayden Stryker and Chris Zelter ply their trade. Ink cherries will be popped, cupcakes will be consumed, and the hazards and enhancements of boob bling will be pondered.<\/p>\n

* Pucks & Penalties contains over 90 000 words in outtakes and deleted scenes, as well as the full Get Inked novella. Pucks & Penalties was previously only available at signings.<\/p>\n

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Read about the Pucked kids in the spin-off series, Lies, Hearts and Truths<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n

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About the Author<\/strong><\/h4>\n

NYT and USA Today bestselling author of PUCKED, Helena Hunting lives on the outskirts of Toronto with her incredibly tolerant family and two moderately intolerant cats. She’s writes contemporary romance ranging from new adult angst to romantic sports comedy.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

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