{"id":34962,"date":"2018-07-22T09:05:03","date_gmt":"2018-07-22T13:05:03","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.escapistbookblog.com\/?p=34962"},"modified":"2018-11-13T23:51:09","modified_gmt":"2018-11-14T04:51:09","slug":"audio-review-pucked-love-pucked-6-by-helena-hunting","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.escapistbookblog.com\/?p=34962","title":{"rendered":"Audio Review: Pucked Love (Pucked, #6) by Helena Hunting"},"content":{"rendered":"

Buy:\u00a0 <\/strong>: \u00a0Kindle Ebook\u00a0<\/a> |\u00a0 Paperback<\/a>\u00a0 |\u00a0 Audible<\/a><\/strong><\/h4>\n
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Review<\/strong><\/h4>\n

4.5 \u201cfirefly\u201d stars<\/b><\/p>\n

Yes! This is the story that I wanted for Darren and Charlene!!!<\/strong><\/p>\n

As a long-time fan of the Pucked series, Darren and Charlene\u2019s story intrigued me, but I admit that I wasn\u2019t sure how I was going to feel about them getting a full-length book. They aren\u2019t my favourite characters and their relationship dynamic is \u2018different\u2019, but there was no way I wasn\u2019t going to read this one, and I am happy to say that their story completely captured my heart, and I loved it! This is the story I wanted for them! This is what I wanted to see, and I was enthralled from start to finish as we finally get to know this secretive couple.<\/p>\n

The mystery of Darren and Charlene\u2019s relationship has been simmering away in the background of the series. They haven\u2019t been a focus, but there have been hints of some kinky goings on, and a non-relationship sort of set up that seems to be mainly sex with a bit of a BDSM edge. Well, we knew nothing. Absolutely nothing. And as the truth of their relationship is revealed, I couldn\u2019t get enough of their dynamic.<\/p>\n

Without being spoilery, they have both have very difficult childhoods that have impacted on the who they are, and how they handle relationships and intimacy. It has led them to a somewhat unconventional relationship that, although solid, is also somewhat tentative. They have been together for two years and their passion for each other is as all-consuming as it was when they first met, it\u2019s the emotional stuff that hasn\u2019t really progressed, with neither of them really sure how to deal with it. This book is an exploration of that as they finally begin to explore their feelings and what it is they truly want, and everything begins to shift.<\/p>\n

\u201cIt\u2019s always going to be me and you, Charlene. Whatever you need, I\u2019ll be that for you.\u201d<\/i><\/p><\/blockquote>\n

The changes in their relationship are both helped and hindered along the way with some surprising family drama and the revelation of secrets from the past, forcing a new openness between Darren and Charlene. And the status of Darren\u2019s career and his future in the NHL provides its own strain. All of the pressures combine to put them to the test, and it will take all the strength they have to deal with all they are faced with and find their way forward \u2013 truly together.<\/p>\n

The feels are intense as they finally begin to let it all out, and I loved watching the changes to them, individually and as a couple, as they open up and show their sweet, emotional sides \u2013 Darren in particular – which was beautifully romantic and super swoony.<\/p>\n

\u201cI love you more than you can comprehend. I\u2019ll give you anything you want, Charlene. Just stay with me. Let me love you like I\u2019m supposed to. Let me be exactly what you need.\u201d
\n\u201cYou already are.\u201d<\/i><\/p><\/blockquote>\n

The rest of the Pucked crew are a big part of the story, of course, as all up in each other\u2019s lives as they are. I loved seeing them take Darren and Charlene\u2019s backs \u2013 the girls with their unique brand of support, and the absolute awesomeness that is the boys all offering Darren romantic advice. The scenes with them together are absolute gold! And there\u2019s quite a bit of story progression for the other couples as well, and I loved seeing them living out their HEAs.<\/p>\n

I loved this book. It was surprisingly sweet and emotional, while still maintaining the hilarity, crudeness and steam that make this series so much fun. Darren and Charlene\u2019s story has been a long time coming, and it was definitely worth the wait to get to know these complex, vulnerable yet strong characters and see them get the happy ending they so desperately deserve.<\/p>\n

Such a great read \u2013 4.5 stars.<\/p>\n

Note – the audio was really good, but if I never hear Sebastian York do a Scottish accent again, I will be very grateful! (poor Lance).<\/p>\n

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

\"Pucked\"\u00a0\u00a0\"businessman\u00a0\u00a0\"Pucked\u00a0\u00a0\"Forever\u00a0\u00a0\"pucked-under-hh\"\u00a0 \"\"\u00a0\u00a0\"\" \u00a0\"\"<\/p>\n

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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