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One Month with Vince Tanev: Tampa’s Hotshot Rookie

Twenty-four-seven access on and off the ice.

The headline says it all, and my bosses are over the moon when the opportunity of a lifetime lands in my lap. Of course, they aren’t aware that I’ve already met Vince Cool at an all-star gala — and that we were at each other’s throats the entire time.

It doesn’t matter that he’s the kind of hot that shows God has favorites — messy brown hair, heated hazel eyes, the smirk of a rockstar, and a scar over his eyebrow that makes every woman particularly feral.

He’s a rich, cocky playboy — a brand I’m all too familiar with, and one I’m determined to never be around again.

But after my coverage of the gala stirs up buzz, the team’s General Manager and my CEO strike a deal. To help fill the arena at home games, I’ll get up close and personal with Tampa’s new shiny toy. Whether he’s at practice, playing in a game, partying, or drinking coffee half-naked in his condo — I’ll be there for all of it.

Vince gets under my skin like no one else. It isn’t long before that paper-thin line between hate and lust blurs, and being around him every waking minute of the day leaves no chance to escape his devilish stare.

The air crackles between us. The tension is hot enough to melt my inhibitions.

But I know the way this story ends. I’ve lived it once before.

As much as I work to guard my heart, my body is a traitor — and if this man puts his hands on me, I know I’ll submit to desire.

I thought one month with Vince Tanev was a game I could win easily.

But I might have just met my match.

Kandi Steiner is in her hockey romance era! This was not my favorite book for a lot of reasons, but I enjoy exploring Florida and getting to know this new roster of pro players (hi Will Perry 😉 ).

I was missing originality in this book. I don’t read contemporary romance for entirely new concepts, but this one felt like a carbon copy of every sports romance book I’ve ever read. There was something special in the Red Zone Rivals series and I didn’t feel it here. Vince was just like every other cocky, playboy hockey player. And Maven had inspired past relationship issues. I wanted more.

On another note, when did Vince decide he liked her? I thought he didn’t date and then the next second he’s going on about how he’s the man for her. There was no transition there.

Overall, pretty far from my favorite Steiner book. I could be convinced to read the other books in the series, but I’m not really excited for book 2. It’s a brother’s best friend/best friend’s sister road trip romance. We’ll see how it goes.

Disclaimer: I voluntarily read and reviewed a gifted and advanced copy of this book. All thoughts and opinions are my own.

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