Dirty Secret

Vaughn Vassar, hockey star traded to a team that his high school hockey nemesis played on. Natalie (Allie) Baxter is the little sister of said nemesis, and while Vaughn didn’t know who she was, Allie knew him as he was her HS crush. I loved this story, while there was a lot of angst with the sneaking around, there was one part I wanted or needed to rush though. I enjoyed the chemistry between Allie and Vaughn, it was clearly electric and I’m surprised they didn’t get caught soon per than they did. But I also feel like Allie could have put her big girl panties on sooner and just to

It was a funny/ cute story, I totally ship Vaughn and Allie

I love hockey.. so I love hockey books, and this is good!! On to the next one!!

I freaking loved this story! I cannot get enough of them Slayers ... they’re literally SLAYING ME!

Heart warming

Great read

Read it straight through, couldn’t put it down. Good story with well developed characters and chemistry.

Quick, fun read!

This book pulled me in from the start. I loved the story and the characters. When I read books, I often highlight passages that I like ... with this one, I was highlighting all the time! What makes a good book for me are the characters and the writing.... and this book has both. The main characters, Vaughn and Natalie, both have family issues hanging over them. Vaughn's father made him the hockey star that he is today, but it's come at a price. Everyone has been seen as competition, and he hasn't gotten close to anyone or really had friends because of that. Old habits die hard and Vaughn starts out on the wrong foot with the Slayers ... and Natalie's brother because of it. Natalie is the girl next door ... who happens to have a NHL superstar brother that captured her parent's attention when she was a kid and caused her to move several times in school. Because she's decided that the sportsman WAG life is not for her, the most ironclad rule she has is not to date hockey players. .... but apparently it's ok to go on a date (vs date-date) one! Ms. Kelly has woven a story with threads of familiar friends as supporting characters, challenges to long held beliefs and swoon worthy steamy romance that sizzles, all amid threats of career ending extra curricular activities. Vaughn and Natalie try to stay away from each other but quickly discover they can't ... and really don't want to! Greg is overly protective of his sister ... and in a hate - hate relationship with Vaughn. The writing, infused with drama, steam, and good old fashioned romance, kept me engaged .. and made me late for work as I couldn't put it down with 20% left to go! The story moves along with each chapter going back and forth between Natalie and Vaughn's perspective, which was the best part of all. Vaughn is all in on Team Natalie and reading from his perspective is utterly sigh-worthy. If you're looking for your next superstar read, download this now. You'll be super happy you did!

Vaughn and Allie shared a night of unforgettable passion 8mths ago in Vancouver. Vaughn, for the first time in his life, wants to know more about the woman who ghosted him. But he didn’t get her number or last name. Fast forward 8mths when Vaughn walks into a popular bar, hangout for his hockey team. Vaughn immediately spots Allie and can’t imagine why or how his teammates know her, but he knows he doesn’t like it! After an awkward “introduction”, Allie leaves the bar with Vaughn hot on her trail. When Vaughn finds out “Allie” is actually Natalie, the little sister of his biggest nemesis, he’s livid. He thought she was different, not like all the other puck bunnies.... Natalie has spent the better part of 8mths trying to avoid Vaughn. She knows he needs to do well this season so his requested trade will go through. She also knows of the long-standing rivalry between her brother and Vaughn. As much as she WANTS Vaughn, she knows she can never have him...or can she. Vaughn knows he should stay away from Natalie, even though she’s ALL he can think about. He knows if her brother and team captain finds out about them, he’ll be kicked off the team, thus ending his chances of a trade. Is Allie worth the risk? Their chemistry is explosive! Natalie’s sweetness is the perfect balance to Vaughn’s edginess. Vaughn was very patient! I loved how Vaughn stood up to Natalie’s brother! I can’t wait to go back and read the first novel in the series. I read a gifted copy and all opinions stated are my own.