Center Ice
Boston Rebels, Book 1
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Center Ice
Narrated by:
Teddy Hamilton, Andi Arndt
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Narrated by:
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Teddy Hamilton
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Andi Arndt
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Julia Connors
About this listen
I’ve always been a wild card–the first to start a fight on the ice, and the life of the party off it–but appearances can be deceiving.
Being traded to the Boston Rebels could not have come at a better time. With serious family obligations to fulfill and a contract renewal with a new hockey team on the line, I have no time for anything else. I return to Boston knowing I need to buckle down and focus on what really matters.
But the first night I’m back in town, I come face to face with Audrey, my college calculus tutor. We had a brief fling right before I was drafted into the NHL. Now, her five year old son is standing by her side, and I don’t need a tutor to do that kind of math.
Audrey insists she doesn’t want me involved in Graham’s life unless I can commit to being a dad. With everything else going on, this is the worst possible timing.
But every minute I spend with Graham and Audrey feels exactly right, and I’m left questioning everything I thought I wanted.
Because now my goals are shifting, and getting what I really want might come at the expense of the game I’ve given my entire life to.
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The narrator's did a great job bringing this story and these characters to life. But their vice for the characters well and they well bringing emotion into the story. Definitely recommend!
Sweet
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Center Ice is the first book in the Boston Rebels series. This is a second chance, surprise baby, hockey romance starring our MCs, Audrey and Drew. They originally met at university (college) when Drew needed a math tutor. Although they both had an attraction to each other, they never were sure about the other’s attraction for them so they kept their feelings locked away until one night when they had a quick fling that changed their lives forever. Following that, Drew got drafted to the NHL and Audrey found out she was pregnant. Six years have since past, and Drew has now been traded back to his hometown. He bumps into Audrey and finds out he is father to 5-year-old Graham. He now has to grapple with this new reality and make room for Audrey and his son, as well as some other things that need his attention like his family and mother’s health issues.
My overall thoughts of this book = Chef’s kiss! 🤌💋 I truly loved it! I’m not normally into the secret/surprise baby trope but this trope was executed so well in this book. I loved the explanation of why Drew did not find out about his son all those years. As for Audrey and Drew’s connection, it was just top-tier! They were just so sweet. They had such great chemistry and you could see how much they both liked each other in the past and how neither forgot about that past relationship with each other. But we still got to see them develop their relationship in the present as they have obviously grown since their college years.
Their story was beautifully written. I loved how strong, caring, and independent Audrey was. And, we cannot forget how sweet and supportive Drew was throughout. I also really liked seeing how well the characters grew from page one, all the way through to the end. Specifically, Audrey carried so much weight as a single parent at the beginning; I really enjoyed seeing her let Drew in and allow his support and comfort. Drew was such a delight as well; seeing him adjust to parenthood and have that relationship with Graham, as well as adjust to his career in a new team, also, with him helping out his mom, whilst allowing that space for her own independence. His character was just such a joy to read (listen) about. This was my first Julia Connors book, and it certainly won't be my last!
Narrated by Andi Arndt and Teddy Hamilton. Teddy was amazing at capturing the supportive, caring, and sporty moments that Drew provided. Meanwhile, Andi’s performance as Audrey was perfect. I could feel Audrey’s strength, her independence, and her sass in Andi’s performance. They were both fantastic and brought these characters, and this story to life.
5 Stars!
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* Hockey Romance * Secret Child * Second Chance * Agent's Sister
This was a sweet romantic story in which our main characters had a very short-lived relationship (mainly with her as his tutor) back in college. When they run into each other again, she is a single mother to Graham who, of course, is the spitting image of his dad. I appreciate how there is no "is he or isn't he" moment. The fact that Graham's parentage was a secret for so long seemed unrealistic but otherwise it was a good set up for a second change romance. Graham was super cute, and I would've loved more of him in the story. I love Drew's dedication to his insta-family and Audrey's character was probably my favorite because she is fiercely independent and not so easily won over.
The audio performances were top tier. Teddy Hamilton can do no wrong as far as I'm concerned, and he nailed every emotion perfectly. Andi Arndt was also amazing, as always. This audiobook was easy to listen to straight through due mainly to the entertainment value brought by the narrators.
Hockey romance
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Andi Arndt and Teddy Hamilton are the story tellers and what a team for this one. I love these two and cannot praise enough on their ability to dive into the story and find the essence of each character. I feel pulled in and enjoying each moment they create. It's a fabulous listen and one everyone will enjoy.
Hockey & Romance, the perfect match!
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I liked how this dove right in with Drew finding out about Graham pretty much at the beginning of the story and how earnest Drew was in his relationship with both Audrey and Graham. I found Drew so likeable and he is definitely a green flag guy to the point that when he had his blip at the end it felt like such a 180 from the character we've seen fall in love with Audrey. I loved Drew's brand of possessiveness; the moment with the jacket as well as the matching jerseys were some of my favourites. I would have loved to have seen more of Graham and Drew's relationship on page though rather than Drew and Audrey being the primary focus but what I did see I liked.
There is not any kind of high angst tension which I was quite surprised at as there were a couple of red herring hints that could have gone that way; I initially suspected Audrey's brother was the reason Drew hadn't received her messages as the fact Audrey left 20 voicemails kept coming up and I also thought there was some OW drama coming after Drew's playboy past was mentioned (I was keeping an eye on the team doctor!). Although I was expecting some kind of third act break up I was pleasantly surprised that this was a low angst listen and these characters actually communicated with each other throughout.
This is a dual style narration and Teddy Hamilton and Andi Arndt were great as Audrey and Drew; the epilogue in particular was so good to listen to!
My interpretation of the star system;
3 stars - I enjoyed it; would read the author again
4 stars - I really liked it; I am invested and definitely want more from this author/series
5 stars - I loved it; I engaged with this book completely until I finished it and it is one I will re-read
Second Chance Romance
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