Simmering Ice (Entangled Lovestruck) by Susan Scott Shelley, Veronica Forand Series: Atlantic City Hustlers
Genres: Contemporary, Fiction, General, Romance
Published by Entangled Publishing, Lovestruck Publication Date: July 7th 2015
Pages: 162
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When the gloves come off, she's worth the penalty...
Physical therapist Annie Davidson is great at her job but unlucky when it comes to love. She's just out of a bad relationship. A really bad relationship. All she can do is focus on work...that is until she runs into professional hockey player Alec O'Meara. She's a touch insecure and doesn't understand why he's interested in her.
Despite being one of the biggest players on the team, right wing Alec O'Meara prefers finesse over force. After the tragic death of his wife, he likes to keep things loose on and off the ice. But the red-headed Annie challenges his beliefs and makes him think about taking their relationship to the net.
The passion and fun they share is addicting and makes them long for more. But her insecurities that she's not good enough, and his anxiety over a long-term commitment will keep them apart, unless they can find a way to break through the defenses they've built around their hearts.
SIMMERING ICE is a sweet and charming stand alone hockey romance. It is a novella and the second book in the Atlantic City Hustlers series. Β Alec is a professional hockey player and is still grieving over the loss of his wife.Β Her death devastated him and he hasnβt had any interest in dating, until he meets Annie.Β Annie is a physical therapist and Alec meets her when he visits some of the kids in the childrenβs ward.Β From the moment they meet, there is a chemistry that sparks between them and Alec pursues Annie.Β Annie is surprised by Alecβs interest in her.Β Her mom is constantly criticizing her and keeps filling her head with negative thoughts. Β Annie is insecure and afraid to trust Alec, although he never gives Annie a reason not to believe he is sincere. Β Annie is athletic and has always considered herself one of the guys. She doesnβt see herself as beautiful and canβt understand anyone seeing her that way.
Alec is a nice guy.Β He is generous, thoughtful, good looking and wealthy and he never gives Annie a reason not to trust him.Β He likes everything about Annie, butΒ she is afraid to let down her guard and believe Alec likes her.Β Alec is a patient guy. Β He has to continually reassure her and work hard to convince Annie he likes her.Β Her mom has done a lot of damage and it is Alecβs job to try to convince Annie everything her mom has told her is wrong.
