{"id":63604,"date":"2022-02-23T08:00:25","date_gmt":"2022-02-23T13:00:25","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.escapistbookblog.com\/?p=63604"},"modified":"2024-11-04T23:36:59","modified_gmt":"2024-11-05T04:36:59","slug":"release-review-must-love-hockey-brooklyn-bruisers-novella-by-sarina-bowen","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.escapistbookblog.com\/?p=63604","title":{"rendered":"Release & Review: Must Love Hockey (Brooklyn Hockey Novella) by Sarina Bowen"},"content":{"rendered":"

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Must Love Hockey by Sarina Bowen is live!<\/strong><\/h4>\n

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Blurb<\/span><\/strong><\/h4>\n

Q: What\u2019s the opposite of a \u201cmeet cute?\u201d<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n

A: Meeting a handsome guy at the very moment you\u2019re breaking out in hives all over your body.<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n

The mysterious allergic reaction I have at the hockey game is terrifying. But it\u2019s just a little less terrifying when a big, strong equipment manager for the Brooklyn Bruisers saves the day.<\/p>\n

That\u2019s how I meet James \u201cJimbo\u201d Carozza. When I\u2019m alone and frightened, he gets me the help I need, and delivers me safely to the emergency room.<\/p>\n

Too bad I don\u2019t even get his number\u2026<\/p>\n

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

4 stars!<\/b><\/p>\n

This is such a cute read! A standalone novella set in Sarina Bowen\u2019s Brooklyn Bruisers<\/i> world, this is a story for equipment manager, Jimbo, and it\u2019s a quick, cute read that manages to bring the feels.<\/p>\n

Originally offered in serial form for Sarina Bowen\u2019s newsletter subscribers over 13 episodes, it has now been published for all to read and enjoy, and it\u2019s a great read for fans of the series.<\/p>\n

Emily is leaving a Bruisers game when she experiences a sudden allergic reaction. Unsure of what is happening, she\u2019s terrified and struggling with her symptoms when Jimbo comes to her rescue. He gets her help and even escorts her to hospital and waits with her until she\u2019s able to go home, and though he gets a little bit flirty, he\u2019s the perfect gentleman.<\/p>\n

And then he begins his slow and gentle pursuit. He lets Emily know where he\u2019s at, and he\u2019s beautifully upfront about what he wants. There are some hurdles in their way, but watching him slowly break through her walls and win her over is so freaking sweet!!!<\/p>\n

\u201cI can\u2019t invite you in,\u201d I blurt out. \u201cI have a boyfriend.\u201d
\nHis grin widens. \u201cI remember. But, see, he\u2019s the wrong guy for you.\u201d
\n\u201cBecause the right guy is me,\u201d he says simply.
\n<\/i>Swoon!
\n\u201cBut it\u2019s okay if you\u2019re not on board yet.\u201d<\/i><\/p><\/blockquote>\n

Jimbo is a gorgeous hero. He\u2019s such a sweetheart, and is a genuinely nice guy, but he has a bit of a wicked side, so the sexy time is sizzling! I loved watching him and Emily finally come together.<\/p>\n

He is aided along the way by the Bruisers players, who look upon him as a little brother. In scenes that had me laughing out loud, they tease and rib, and attempt to \u2018help\u2019 him get his girl. So freaking funny, and I love seeing these boys again. I miss them! Speaking of, there\u2019s some epic hockey moments in this one, scenes that play out brilliantly on the page, just like a movie, and that had my heart pounding. So much fun!<\/p>\n

It\u2019s all topped off with a happy ending, I really enjoyed this novella. It\u2019s sweet, cute, and beautifully heartfelt.<\/p>\n

4 stars!<\/p>\n

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Brooklyn Bruisers \/\u00a0<\/strong>Brooklyn Hockey<\/strong><\/h4>\n

Technically, Brooklyn Bruisers and Brooklyn Hockey are two different series, however these series are closely interconnected, all within the one hockey team, and reads like one continuous series. We have included them here on one page to help you orient yourself to this world.<\/p>\n

Brooklyn Bruisers<\/strong><\/p>\n

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Rookie Move (Brooklyn Bruisers, #1) <\/strong>(Leo & Georgia)
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Hard Hitter (Brooklyn Bruisers, #2)<\/strong> (Patrick & Ari)
\nReview<\/a>
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Pipe Dreams (Brooklyn Bruisers, #3) <\/strong>(Mike & Lauren)
\nReview<\/a>
\nBuy:\u00a0 Amazon \u00a0<\/a>|\u00a0 Paperback\u00a0<\/a> |\u00a0 Audio<\/a><\/p>\n

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Brooklyn Hockey<\/strong><\/p>\n

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Brooklynaire (Brooklyn Hockey, #1) <\/strong>(Nate & Rebecca)
\nReview<\/a>
\nBuy:\u00a0 Amazon \u00a0<\/a>|\u00a0 Paperback\u00a0<\/a> |\u00a0 Audio<\/a><\/p>\n

Overnight Sensation (Brooklyn Hockey, #2) <\/strong>(Jason & Heidi)
\nReview<\/a>
\nBuy:\u00a0 Amazon \u00a0<\/a>|\u00a0 Paperback<\/a>\u00a0 |\u00a0 Audio<\/a><\/p>\n

Superfan (Brooklyn Hockey, #3) <\/strong>(Silas & Delilah)
\nReview<\/a>
\nBuy:\u00a0 Amazon \u00a0<\/a>|\u00a0 Paperback<\/a>\u00a0 |\u00a0 Audio<\/a><\/p>\n

Lucky Shot (Brooklyn Hockey, #3.5)<\/strong> (Tank & Bess – A Sure Shot Prequel)
\nFreebie:\u00a0 Amazon<\/a><\/p>\n

Sure Shot (Brooklyn Hockey, #4)<\/strong> (Tank & Bess)
\nReview<\/a>
\nBuy:\u00a0 Amazon \u00a0<\/a>|\u00a0 Paperback<\/a>\u00a0 |\u00a0 Audio<\/a><\/p>\n

Bombshells (Brooklyn Hockey, #5)<\/strong> (Anton & Sylvie)
\nReview<\/a>
\nBuy:\u00a0 Amazon<\/a>\u00a0 |\u00a0 Paperback\u00a0<\/a> |\u00a0 Audio<\/a><\/p>\n

Must Love Hockey<\/strong> (Novella – Jimbo & Emily)
\nReview<\/a>
\nBuy:\u00a0 Amazon\u00a0<\/a> |\u00a0 Paperback<\/a><\/p>\n

Shenanigans (Brooklyn Hockey, #6)<\/strong> (Neil & Charli)
\nReview<\/a>
\nBuy:\u00a0 Amazon<\/a>\u00a0 |\u00a0 Paperback\u00a0<\/a> |\u00a0 Audio<\/a><\/p>\n

Love Lessons (Brooklyn Hockey, #7)<\/strong> (Crikey & Vera)
\nReview<\/a>
\nBuy:\u00a0 Amazon<\/a>\u00a0 |\u00a0 Paperback\u00a0<\/a> |\u00a0 Audio<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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For more great reads, check out our\u00a0Sarina Bowen Author Spotlight<\/a><\/strong><\/h4>\n

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