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Blurb

From the New York Times bestselling author of the Pucked series comes a romantic comedy about instant attraction, second chances, and not-so-little white lies.

Sometimes I need an escape from the demands, the puck bunnies, and the notoriety that come with being an NHL team captain. I just want to be a normal guy for a few weeks. So when I leave Chicago for some peace and quiet, the last thing I expect is for a gorgeous woman to literally fall into my lap on a flight to Alaska. Even better, she has absolutely no idea who I am.

Lainey is the perfect escape from my life. My plan for seclusion becomes a monthlong sex fest punctuated with domestic bliss. But it ends just as abruptly as it began. When I’m called away on a family emergency, I realize too late that I have no way to contact Lainey.

A year later, a chance encounter throws Lainey and me together again. But I still have a lie hanging over my head, and Lainey’s keeping secrets of her own. With more than lust at stake, the truth may be our game changer.

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Review

5 “karmic chance” stars!

A Lie for a Lie is an all new sports romance that makes you laugh, turns up the heat, and brings on the feels. With realistic and enticing characters and a captivating and entertaining storyline, this heartwarming love story is unputdownable and easily joins my list of favorite second chance romances.

Rook is an NFL team captain who is as popular off the ice as he is on it. Ready for things to slow down, he’s changed his ways and now enjoys more time out of the spotlight. When his annual Alaska trip with his brother ends up being just him, he decides to enjoy the quiet time alone. At least until Lainey falls into his life.

Lainey is a shy, small town girl who grew up in a big family and hasn’t really been on her own despite her being twenty-five years old. She’s ready for an adventure so she takes a six-week internship for her master’s degree in Alaska. She feels prepared but she could never have imagined the turn her life would take when she literally falls on a gorgeous guy while boarding a plane for the first time.

I fell hard and fast for Rook and Lainey! These two are just perfect for each other. Rook is trying to be the best person he can be on and off the ice. He strives to be a respected team leader and a good role model and loves playing hockey but his popularity can be overwhelming. When a beautiful woman falls on his lap on the flight to Alaska he braces himself for the reaction he usually gets when a woman sees him. However, Lainey doesn’t recognize him and to say it was refreshing would be an understatement.

Here on this plane I’m not the NHL forward and team captain with a history of being a player on and off the ice. I’m just a guy, and she’s just a girl.

Lainey is anxious, quiet, and super smart. She was homeschooled and everything having to do with traveling is new. She is unsure, a little awkward, sweet as can be, and completely endearing. Her character is real and I found myself drawn to her and her challenges immediately.

Lainey is fun and different and Rook finds himself intrigued by her. He introduces himself as RJ, the name his siblings use, thus taking away his reputation so he can be just a regular guy. He can be himself without expectations and he loves that she doesn’t throw herself at him. She genuinely wants to get to know him and he seems to calm her nerves which makes it easy for them to enjoy each other’s company.

These two are fantastic together. Rook and Lainey share a connection and their relationship is fun and natural, and even though their feelings sneak up on them quickly, I love that they take their time. It doesn’t feel rushed. It’s sensual and emotional, beautiful and tender, and I fell for them as a couple. Then, they are pulled apart in a heartbreaking way, and neither are left unscathed.

I wish I’d started this with the truth instead of a lie, because it’s too late to take it back . . .

When Rook and Lainey see each other over a year later, it’s a shock. Things have changed for both of them and their chance meeting will once again flip their lives upside down.

I should tell him my own truth. But for now we’re tied: a lie for a lie.

I loved seeing Rook and Lainey reconnect. All of the feelings they tried to get over come rushing back. It’s emotional and real. Rook is even more amazing. He is all in even when Lainey has her reservations. He is patient and sweet and totally swoony, and I fell harder for him with ever page I turned. Lainey is strong and brave. She has such a huge heart and I loved that she did her best to make a life for herself away from her over protective parents.  I respected her and her decisions and I am glad she follows her heart because these two are meant to be.

Overall, A Lie for a Lie is a sweet, entertaining, heartwarming romance that will make you believe in fate and second chances. It’s the first book in the All In series, and I cannot wait for more!!

I’ll add that lovers of the hilarious Pucked series will be thrilled to get cameos of Pucked characters having so much fun. I loved seeing their friendships remain strong and roles they all play in Rook and Lainey’s lives.

*ARC generously provided by NetGalley*

 

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