Time to Shine

Opposites attract in this holiday themed sports romance. This book has likeable and endearing characters, Landon, and Casey. Landon is quiet while Casey is outgoing and loud. Both love hockey and play in the NHL. I found this to be a fast read and enjoyed being a fly on the wall, as both characters interact while going on a journey together.

Landon Stackhouse is called to be the backup goalie. He is a quiet loner who gives off the vibe that he does not want to talk. Casey Hicks is a social butterfly who enjoys talking. What Casey doesn’t enjoy is being alone in his big house. When Landon needs a place to stay, Casey is happy to offer up his home.

What I enjoyed most about this book was each character’s warmth for the other. They fall into an easy friendship. Both accepted each other and their individual insecurities. With their close proximity, their bromance turns to romance.

Romance is about the journey for me, and I enjoyed the journey that Landon and Casey went on individually and together. Their relationship is sweet, warm, and loving. There is a gentleness there that was nice to read about. I also enjoyed that there was no real angsty or “big” issue in their relationship i.e., misunderstanding, miscommunication, etc. There is the issue of Landon being on the team temporarily, but it was nice to read a book where I didn’t want to take the characters aside and tell them to get their act together and communicate.

Reid threw in some typical tropes: opposites attract and close proximity but did so nicely. She also threw in some humor, understanding, and happiness.

This book is positive, shows acceptance, growth, self-worth, self-acceptance, and love.

Thank you to Carina Press & Carina Adores (Harlequin), Carina Adores and NetGalley who provided me with a copy of this book in exchange for an honest review. All the thoughts and opinions are my own.