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Defending the Reaper

The Playmakers Series Hockey Romances, Book 5

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Defending the Reaper

By: G.K. Brady
Narrated by: Tor Thom, Whitton Frank
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Take one grumpy hockey player, add one frazzled landscaper, and mix together not-so-gently in one car crash. Will they come out of this with their hearts intact?

My life is as tangled as a wad of skate laces—and it’s a mess I’ve created. I’m captain of my hockey team, on the verge of having my C stripped away. It’s time to piece things back together, and I’m ready for a fresh start. But then I crash into Ellie Hendricks. Literally.

Ellie’s got her own battles, trying to keep her landscaping company afloat. The last thing she needs is someone like me barreling into her world. But I’m determined to make up for my latest screwup, and I won’t stop until I get my way. Ellie says all she wants from me is to fix her van, but as I get to know her, I catch a glimpse of something deeper—and I want it. I want her. I’ve got secrets, though, ones I can’t reveal, and my mixed signals aren’t making it easy on either of us.

Keeping it casual would be the smart play. But the attraction between us? It’s overpowering, dragging us both into the deep end. Sooner or later, my past will come knocking, and we’ll find out if we can keep our heads above water—or if we’ll end up drowning.

©2019 G.K. Brady (P)2023 G.K. Brady Contemporary Contemporary Romance Fiction Genre Fiction Romance Romantic Comedy Sports Comedy Hockey Funny Heartfelt Feel-Good Reaper

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Trying to recover from an injury led Dave to making a choice that has affected his career as well as his relationship with the team and his teammates. He has concluded that he needs a fresh start and is determined to play as well as he can while he tries to garner another team’s interest. When he is involved in a car accident, he wants to make amends to Ellie, the other driver, who gives him hope but the past continues to affect the present.

The decisions that Ellie’s ex made nearly cost her the landscaping business she created, and she is still trying to recover from the turmoil he left behind. The damage to the van was another setback however even though she and Dave may not have gotten off to the best start she realizes that there is so much more to him than his reputation.

This is a heartwarming story about making peace with the past and realizing that your mistakes don’t define you. I enjoyed the way the narration portrayed the feelings they weren’t ready to share as well as the struggles that Dave was facing as he tried to reclaim his life.

Dave and Ellie!

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I don’t know why but I was captivated by this book. I loved the relationship between the main characters and hated the ex. It hasn’t happened to me in a while but I got pretty worked up on their behalf. The narration was great. I definitely recommend this book.

Book 5 standalone

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Great listen! Engaging plot, well described characters & excellent narration.

I am voluntarily reviewing a complimentary copy I received.

⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

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I really enjoyed this book. With the main female character feeling that she’s not enough for this famous hockey player. It’s a very entertaining storyline. I love the chemistry between the characters and the way they both have insecurities. A great performance.

Love this

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4.5 stars
Great writing in Dave and Ellie’s story. I like how they haven’t had easy lives so far, but how they work as a couple. Really liked the writing style


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Enjoyed the narration, but found myself speeding up the female narrator chapters and slowing down chapters for the male narrator for clarity.

great story

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