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Hard Hit #14
Smash
Kentucky already lost his career once. He thought regaining it meant everything. Until he met Rory.
After getting picked up by New York, getting injured and let go, Kentucky is back in Texas. Working at his dad’s auto repair shop isn’t terrible, but it’s not his dream. He needs ice under his skates. Kentucky hasn’t given up. He’s determined to reclaim the career he loves. That is, until he meets Rory.
Rory recognized Kentucky the first time he laid eyes on him. That’s not why he set out to win him. Kentucky has sad eyes Rory can’t resist. He only wanted to know him. Rory never expects to love him. He doubly never intends to ruin Kentucky.
It’s so easy for Kentucky to fall for Rory. The man is perfect in every way. Except Rory has a secret that could smash Kentucky’s life to bits. Kentucky will have to decide what he can live with and who he can’t live without.
94 pages, Kindle Edition
First published August 20, 2018
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About the author
Charity Parkerson
302Ìýbooks1,396ÌýfollowersCharity Parkerson is an award winning and multi-published author with several companies. Born with no filter from her brain to her mouth, she decided to take this odd quirk and insert it in her characters.
*Eight-time winner of Readers' Favorite Awards
*2014 Golden Ankh nominee
*2013 Readers' Favorite Award Winner
*2013 Reviewers' Choice Award Winner
*2012 ARRA Finalist for Favorite Paranormal Romance
*Five-time winner of The Mistress of the Darkpath
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*Eight-time winner of Readers' Favorite Awards
*2014 Golden Ankh nominee
*2013 Readers' Favorite Award Winner
*2013 Reviewers' Choice Award Winner
*2012 ARRA Finalist for Favorite Paranormal Romance
*Five-time winner of The Mistress of the Darkpath
**Connect with her online:
Website: charityparkerson.com
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Displaying 1 - 13 of 13 reviews
August 21, 2018
I have a toothache
So sweet...but everything in their relationship happened so quickly. I really liked the characters. The sex scenes were ok but didn't feel that passionate to me, even though it was to Rory and Kentucky. It's always good to have Kiernan Steel on the scene cause he ties all the series together. Fatherhood looks good on him
So sweet...but everything in their relationship happened so quickly. I really liked the characters. The sex scenes were ok but didn't feel that passionate to me, even though it was to Rory and Kentucky. It's always good to have Kiernan Steel on the scene cause he ties all the series together. Fatherhood looks good on him
August 18, 2024
Smash is book fourteen in the Hard Hit series
I enjoyed this one with Kentucky and Rory. It was a good vibe and a very easy read.
I enjoyed this one with Kentucky and Rory. It was a good vibe and a very easy read.
August 7, 2018
“I make you proud?�
“Life handed you nothing, and you didn’t let it beat you. You survived and found me…I’m proud you didn’t give up.�
Kentucky is a man determined to fulfill his dream of being a professional hockey player. But when an injury leaves him sidelined and off the ice, he returns home to work at his dad’s auto repair shop. Rory knows what he wants when he meets Kentucky, but fears what will become of their budding romance when Kentucky discovers his secret. Kentucky must decide if he loves Rory just as he is or judge him for things he doesn’t understand.
Smash was a difficult story for this reader to review. Mainly, because when I discovered Rory’s secret, I was like “Nope! That’s a deal breaker for me!� But after reading so many of this author’s books, I knew there HAD to be more…there HAD to be reasons for Rory’s past and the decisions he made. So I continued, and as the story unfolded, I thought of a phrase I’ve heard and it’s so very true "Don’t judge me because I sin differently then you.� #FACT
Charity Parkerson has once again wowed this reader with the heart she puts into her stories. Highly recommend!
*Received ARC for honest review*
“Life handed you nothing, and you didn’t let it beat you. You survived and found me…I’m proud you didn’t give up.�
Kentucky is a man determined to fulfill his dream of being a professional hockey player. But when an injury leaves him sidelined and off the ice, he returns home to work at his dad’s auto repair shop. Rory knows what he wants when he meets Kentucky, but fears what will become of their budding romance when Kentucky discovers his secret. Kentucky must decide if he loves Rory just as he is or judge him for things he doesn’t understand.
Smash was a difficult story for this reader to review. Mainly, because when I discovered Rory’s secret, I was like “Nope! That’s a deal breaker for me!� But after reading so many of this author’s books, I knew there HAD to be more…there HAD to be reasons for Rory’s past and the decisions he made. So I continued, and as the story unfolded, I thought of a phrase I’ve heard and it’s so very true "Don’t judge me because I sin differently then you.� #FACT
Charity Parkerson has once again wowed this reader with the heart she puts into her stories. Highly recommend!
*Received ARC for honest review*
November 6, 2018
This one was just ok
I wasn't really wowed by this book. It was ok, but I didn't really feel like we got to understand what Kentucky was thinking and feeling when he learned of Rory's life before they met. We got a lot of judgement, but he seemed to not so much accept it as decide that his love for Rory was strong enough to "overcome" his initial reaction, which isn't really losing the judgemental attitude.
I wasn't really wowed by this book. It was ok, but I didn't really feel like we got to understand what Kentucky was thinking and feeling when he learned of Rory's life before they met. We got a lot of judgement, but he seemed to not so much accept it as decide that his love for Rory was strong enough to "overcome" his initial reaction, which isn't really losing the judgemental attitude.
February 20, 2025
S. I was liking the book so much, but not letting it gaslight me. Being a pornstar is not something you hide from someone you want to build a relationship with cause you’re scared and you been through a lot. And everybody’s reaction like Kentucky was in the wrong? Yea, no. Being a sex worker is a respectable career to me 100%. would I want find out my partner has orgies or even solo sex scenes on camera from the bigot owner of a company? No.
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March 21, 2019
Good Book
This was a good book. Not as great as some of the others but still a good read. Rory’s storyline was kinda hot. Nothing like a house full of sexy men. Kentucky was a sweet character. Once he realized his short falls he was a caring boyfriend.
These characters were hot, but not a lot of drama. Still a good read.
This was a good book. Not as great as some of the others but still a good read. Rory’s storyline was kinda hot. Nothing like a house full of sexy men. Kentucky was a sweet character. Once he realized his short falls he was a caring boyfriend.
These characters were hot, but not a lot of drama. Still a good read.
August 22, 2018
Another winner
I love all of Charity Parkerson's books but this seemed different, sweeter & dare I say, lighter. I never know what I'm going to get from her books, but I am always satisfied. I loved this lighter hearted book & the characters. I just want to give Rory a big hug!
I love all of Charity Parkerson's books but this seemed different, sweeter & dare I say, lighter. I never know what I'm going to get from her books, but I am always satisfied. I loved this lighter hearted book & the characters. I just want to give Rory a big hug!
August 25, 2018
How sweet!
This was one of the sweetest books that I've read in a while and I really do read a lot of books. Kentucky and Rory were great together and you couldn't help becoming invested in their HEA. Another great one from Charity.
This was one of the sweetest books that I've read in a while and I really do read a lot of books. Kentucky and Rory were great together and you couldn't help becoming invested in their HEA. Another great one from Charity.
November 7, 2018
I need more!!
When we first met Kentucky I wasn't impressed but now I love him. Troy is such a sweet guy and they are perfect together. I worry about Jay though. I need to know how he is doing. I admit it. I need more Hard Hit stories too.
When we first met Kentucky I wasn't impressed but now I love him. Troy is such a sweet guy and they are perfect together. I worry about Jay though. I need to know how he is doing. I admit it. I need more Hard Hit stories too.
November 2, 2018
Loved this book!!!!!
December 15, 2018
Definitely not my favorite of the series but still a good read. I just didn't get as emotionally involved in the characters.
November 8, 2021
Second chance romance
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KU
June 30, 2024
Another beautiful story in this series!
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