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Denver Rebels #3
Sin Bin
Logan “Bruiser� Brassard and Meadow Ryan are no strangers to heartache, loss, and trauma. When they met as foster children, they both bore deep scars from the horrors life had inflicted. Although their time together at the group home was brief, they never forgot each other.
Fast forward fifteen years, and Meadow is an unemployed social worker down on her luck. Logan is an NHL superstar who can’t keep himself out of the penalty box. When he’s not brawling on the ice, he’s living up to his reputation as a notorious manwhore.
When Meadow arrives in Denver for a job interview, the attraction that sizzles between her and Logan is too hot to ignore. With his panty-melting smile, badass tattoos, and muscles for days, he’s the embodiment of sin and temptation. But she has no interest in becoming one of his discarded puck bunnies. She’s there for a job and nothing more.
But Logan has other plans for her, and he’s not giving up without a fight. As their friendship deepens into something powerful, a blissful future suddenly seems within reach. Until they’re blindsided by shattering secrets from the past—secrets that could destroy their one true shot at happiness.
*SIN BIN is a lengthy, slow burn romance that should be savored slowly. Just as each Denver Rebel hottie is different, each guy’s story is uniquely his own.*
***SIN BIN is the third book in the Denver Rebels Series featuring four sexy-as-sin hockey players who lose their hearts on the road to winning the Stanley Cup. These are full-length interracial romance novels featuring BW/WM couples***
Denver Rebels Series
#1 - WICKED GAMES
#2 - THE SWEDE
#3 - SIN BIN
Fast forward fifteen years, and Meadow is an unemployed social worker down on her luck. Logan is an NHL superstar who can’t keep himself out of the penalty box. When he’s not brawling on the ice, he’s living up to his reputation as a notorious manwhore.
When Meadow arrives in Denver for a job interview, the attraction that sizzles between her and Logan is too hot to ignore. With his panty-melting smile, badass tattoos, and muscles for days, he’s the embodiment of sin and temptation. But she has no interest in becoming one of his discarded puck bunnies. She’s there for a job and nothing more.
But Logan has other plans for her, and he’s not giving up without a fight. As their friendship deepens into something powerful, a blissful future suddenly seems within reach. Until they’re blindsided by shattering secrets from the past—secrets that could destroy their one true shot at happiness.
*SIN BIN is a lengthy, slow burn romance that should be savored slowly. Just as each Denver Rebel hottie is different, each guy’s story is uniquely his own.*
***SIN BIN is the third book in the Denver Rebels Series featuring four sexy-as-sin hockey players who lose their hearts on the road to winning the Stanley Cup. These are full-length interracial romance novels featuring BW/WM couples***
Denver Rebels Series
#1 - WICKED GAMES
#2 - THE SWEDE
#3 - SIN BIN
851 pages, Kindle Edition
First published February 3, 2019
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About the author
Maureen Smith
66books780followerspseudonym Naomi Chase
Maureen Smith is a USA Today bestselling author who has garnered critical acclaim for her sensual romances and heart-pounding romantic suspense. She has won a Romantic Times Reviewers� Choice Award (nominated for seven total) and numerous Emma Awards. She also writes sexy women’s fiction under the award-winning pen name Naomi Chase. �
Before becoming an author, Maureen interned with a former U.S. presidential candidate, worked at the famous Watergate complex, and enjoyed a stint as a reporter and freelance writer. She is married to her college sweetheart and they have two children. �
Visit Maureen’s website and join her mailing list to receive updates about new books, current projects, and upcoming appearances.
Maureen Smith is a USA Today bestselling author who has garnered critical acclaim for her sensual romances and heart-pounding romantic suspense. She has won a Romantic Times Reviewers� Choice Award (nominated for seven total) and numerous Emma Awards. She also writes sexy women’s fiction under the award-winning pen name Naomi Chase. �
Before becoming an author, Maureen interned with a former U.S. presidential candidate, worked at the famous Watergate complex, and enjoyed a stint as a reporter and freelance writer. She is married to her college sweetheart and they have two children. �
Visit Maureen’s website and join her mailing list to receive updates about new books, current projects, and upcoming appearances.
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March 4, 2021
Disclaimer: If you enjoyed this book, that's fine. I respect your opinion, I'm just sharing my opinion on the novel. And there are some spoilers in this review. I put a 🔮 emoji in front of them. Also, there is some cursing because I was very mad in this rant.
*turns on for some composure*
*inhales deeply*
Lord give me strength for this one 'cause it's going to be a doozy.
So look, I was in a reading slump. I barely checked goodreads and I didn't even touch the books I have borrowed. And I decided, "Let me find a shitty book to get me back into the swing of things". Now don't ask me why I made this decision because I don't know why and I wish I never read this.
There are just so many problems with "Sin Bin" ; the lack of a plot, the annoying and cringy writing, and the frustrating characters. I refuse to believe this book was actually 831 pages. I can't believe I made myself read 831 pages of hot mess express.
Let's start with the lack of plot. There was no plot to be seen in this book. This novel was just a book about a "troubled" boy who met this girl Meadow during foster care and they have this "deep connection". And can you believe that after 15 years of missing each other, they automatically recognize each other? It's crazy. And then, through 2 months of sexcapades, arguments, and stupid shit, they stay together in the end. But don't forget, they have a ~traumatic~ past, so Maureen Smith uses that as a plot device to push the story forward.
This got on my nerves. Instead of dealing with their problems, they get sad and make bad decisions, and then they get back together and fuck. Every. Single. Time. How many times do I need to read about them "making love"? Clearly I need to read about this throughout the whole book as Smith showed me. This whole plot was fucked up, and I hate it.
And then the annoying and cringy writing. This was one of the main things that made "Sin Bin" unbearable. Everything Logan does is romanticized through the writing, and I couldn't stand it. Even when Logan was doing some messed up shit, it's excused because he had a ~traumatic~ past. And whenever Meadow realizes this, Smith always writes how "her heart ached for him" and "her heart swelled for him".
(Chapter 4)"The pain in his eyes, the raw hurt, made her heart ache for him"
(Chapter 13)"Her heart got all melty at his words"
These aren't the best examples, but trust and believe, these phrases are repeated in this novel so many times and it gets annoying. I don't know why, but when some dudes from the hockey team were showing their "appreciation" for Black women, it felt a little weird.
(Chapter 29) ""And I can say with absolute conviction that no one-- and I mean no one -- has sexier curves than a Black woman"
A hearty chorus of "Hell yeah" and "Amen" erupted around the table. When Viggo whimpered "Have mercy" and bit his knuckles, the group burst into uproarious laughter that shook the room"
I get that this is supposed to be "appreciation" for Black women, but it feels more like you appreciate our bodies more than our accomplishments. And not all of us have large curves. There are so many different body types Black women have. I just had to point this out because I didn't like this moment in the novel and it made me very uncomfortable.
And the characters, these freaking characters. I don't really have much to say about whom they actually are. I guess I'll just talk about my problems with them. The two main characters weren't very interesting at all, but their ~traumatic~ experiences are supposed to give them "depth" and "meaning".
🔮Some Spoiler Section🔮
But those experiences didn't do that at all. I didn't feel bad for Meadow or Logan for what they went through because I didn't care about them. Logan had these "moments" where he talks about his past and he gets all sad, then Meadow comforts him even after he fucks up "because of his past". Am I supposed to feel sorry for him? What does he want, a cookie? An award? *claps* He can get an award for his acting because he's such a great actor and had me fooled.
Meadow always falls for this fool's apologies every time, and I couldn't stand it. Even when he kissed his stepmother because he wanted REvEngE on his father, Meadow still went back to him. And guess what? Not even a week after they make up, they get engaged. yep, engaged. This is when I lost my shit and I was done with this book.
🔮Some Spoiler Section Over🔮
Other than Meadow and Logan, all the other characters were forgettable, except for this guy Ephraim. I wanted to beat his ass so bad because he has some "preference" for white women. And yet, he starts hitting on Meadow while also telling her why he doesn't "prefer" to date Black women.
(Chapter 47) "During our last conversation, I told you that I'm not normally attracted to Black women, and with good reason. Far too many of them are overweight and unladylike. I'm not fond of the unflattering weaves they wear, and their out-of-wedlock birth rates are a scourge on society. I cringe every time I see them stomping around with their bastard children fathered by ten different lowlifes. Their loud and uncouth, always making spectacles of themselves-"
See, I need this fool to shut the fuck up. All this character does is look at Black women as a stereotype instead of humans. I have a deep hatred for this character. But then I thought, why was he even in the book? To be problematic? I know that some people may think this way, but I hope Smith wasn't trying to "educate" them through this character. If they think of Black women that way, then fine. But you shouldn't have to take it upon yourself to "teach them" about the values of Black women. Oh my Bob, I just couldn't stand him or that part.
Overall, I did not enjoy "Sin Bin" at all. I didn't like most of the characters, and I plan the demise of one of them. There was no plot in this novel, and as a filler, Maureen Smith used the two main characters bad experiences to push the plot forward. And I never want to read this again because it makes me want to rip the coils off of my damn head.
*turns on for some composure*
*inhales deeply*
Lord give me strength for this one 'cause it's going to be a doozy.
So look, I was in a reading slump. I barely checked goodreads and I didn't even touch the books I have borrowed. And I decided, "Let me find a shitty book to get me back into the swing of things". Now don't ask me why I made this decision because I don't know why and I wish I never read this.
There are just so many problems with "Sin Bin" ; the lack of a plot, the annoying and cringy writing, and the frustrating characters. I refuse to believe this book was actually 831 pages. I can't believe I made myself read 831 pages of hot mess express.
Let's start with the lack of plot. There was no plot to be seen in this book. This novel was just a book about a "troubled" boy who met this girl Meadow during foster care and they have this "deep connection". And can you believe that after 15 years of missing each other, they automatically recognize each other? It's crazy. And then, through 2 months of sexcapades, arguments, and stupid shit, they stay together in the end. But don't forget, they have a ~traumatic~ past, so Maureen Smith uses that as a plot device to push the story forward.
This got on my nerves. Instead of dealing with their problems, they get sad and make bad decisions, and then they get back together and fuck. Every. Single. Time. How many times do I need to read about them "making love"? Clearly I need to read about this throughout the whole book as Smith showed me. This whole plot was fucked up, and I hate it.
And then the annoying and cringy writing. This was one of the main things that made "Sin Bin" unbearable. Everything Logan does is romanticized through the writing, and I couldn't stand it. Even when Logan was doing some messed up shit, it's excused because he had a ~traumatic~ past. And whenever Meadow realizes this, Smith always writes how "her heart ached for him" and "her heart swelled for him".
(Chapter 4)"The pain in his eyes, the raw hurt, made her heart ache for him"
(Chapter 13)"Her heart got all melty at his words"
These aren't the best examples, but trust and believe, these phrases are repeated in this novel so many times and it gets annoying. I don't know why, but when some dudes from the hockey team were showing their "appreciation" for Black women, it felt a little weird.
(Chapter 29) ""And I can say with absolute conviction that no one-- and I mean no one -- has sexier curves than a Black woman"
A hearty chorus of "Hell yeah" and "Amen" erupted around the table. When Viggo whimpered "Have mercy" and bit his knuckles, the group burst into uproarious laughter that shook the room"
I get that this is supposed to be "appreciation" for Black women, but it feels more like you appreciate our bodies more than our accomplishments. And not all of us have large curves. There are so many different body types Black women have. I just had to point this out because I didn't like this moment in the novel and it made me very uncomfortable.
And the characters, these freaking characters. I don't really have much to say about whom they actually are. I guess I'll just talk about my problems with them. The two main characters weren't very interesting at all, but their ~traumatic~ experiences are supposed to give them "depth" and "meaning".
🔮Some Spoiler Section🔮
But those experiences didn't do that at all. I didn't feel bad for Meadow or Logan for what they went through because I didn't care about them. Logan had these "moments" where he talks about his past and he gets all sad, then Meadow comforts him even after he fucks up "because of his past". Am I supposed to feel sorry for him? What does he want, a cookie? An award? *claps* He can get an award for his acting because he's such a great actor and had me fooled.
Meadow always falls for this fool's apologies every time, and I couldn't stand it. Even when he kissed his stepmother because he wanted REvEngE on his father, Meadow still went back to him. And guess what? Not even a week after they make up, they get engaged. yep, engaged. This is when I lost my shit and I was done with this book.
🔮Some Spoiler Section Over🔮
Other than Meadow and Logan, all the other characters were forgettable, except for this guy Ephraim. I wanted to beat his ass so bad because he has some "preference" for white women. And yet, he starts hitting on Meadow while also telling her why he doesn't "prefer" to date Black women.
(Chapter 47) "During our last conversation, I told you that I'm not normally attracted to Black women, and with good reason. Far too many of them are overweight and unladylike. I'm not fond of the unflattering weaves they wear, and their out-of-wedlock birth rates are a scourge on society. I cringe every time I see them stomping around with their bastard children fathered by ten different lowlifes. Their loud and uncouth, always making spectacles of themselves-"
See, I need this fool to shut the fuck up. All this character does is look at Black women as a stereotype instead of humans. I have a deep hatred for this character. But then I thought, why was he even in the book? To be problematic? I know that some people may think this way, but I hope Smith wasn't trying to "educate" them through this character. If they think of Black women that way, then fine. But you shouldn't have to take it upon yourself to "teach them" about the values of Black women. Oh my Bob, I just couldn't stand him or that part.
Overall, I did not enjoy "Sin Bin" at all. I didn't like most of the characters, and I plan the demise of one of them. There was no plot in this novel, and as a filler, Maureen Smith used the two main characters bad experiences to push the plot forward. And I never want to read this again because it makes me want to rip the coils off of my damn head.
February 10, 2019
I loved the premise of a childhood connection that foretold their future! When the hero shares his feelings ... D-A-M-N! However, there were a couple of things that I couldn't, nope--I just COULD NOT BELIEVE! Still, I loved this couple. Highly, highly Recommended: Read It!
Longer review to follow soon!
Longer review to follow soon!
October 18, 2019
I loved reading Maureen Smith's lengthy sports romance, "Sin Bin" and the way this couple reconnected after 15 years apart! Although they only knew each other for five months before Meadow aka Jupiter was adopted by loving parents, they both remembered their connection as kids- nine and ten years old!
This is one book and series I plan to read again and again because Maureen Smith can make the sport, hockey so fun but brutal too! And her characters, both primary and secondary all pop off the pages. Since reading this series, I have read other hockey romances but this series is a stand out for me!
Read "Sin Bin" and watch the love grow between Logan "Bruiser" and Meadow "Jupiter"!~
10 Sin Bin stars!
This is one book and series I plan to read again and again because Maureen Smith can make the sport, hockey so fun but brutal too! And her characters, both primary and secondary all pop off the pages. Since reading this series, I have read other hockey romances but this series is a stand out for me!
Read "Sin Bin" and watch the love grow between Logan "Bruiser" and Meadow "Jupiter"!~
10 Sin Bin stars!
July 17, 2022
my heart and soul were shattered and put back together while reading this book.. logan and meadow are my babies and deserve happiness galore 🥹
you killed it again maureen i love you🤍
you killed it again maureen i love you🤍
February 17, 2019
Last time in this series...
On The Swede there was a lot of tingling and wickedness happening, but this time around in Sin Bin there's winking galore and plenty of blushing, and no that was not what I was doing, but the characters.
To give a brief synopsis, Logan and Meadow spent 5 months in a group home together as children before Meadow was adopted and whisked away. Logan never forgot about the girl he nicknamed Jupiter in honor of her love for astronomy, and Meadow never forgot Logan, the boy who sometimes got into scraps on her behalf. Fast forward 15 years and the two reconnect.
Look, I feel like I'm going to be in the minority here but I want to be candid and honest. I was really liking this up until maybe 60% in and then something just fell apart for me.
Before I get into that let me tell you how I felt about the main characters.
Logan: He really surprised me. In the previous books he came across as the crude dudebro who only had two things on his mind, hockey and sex, and that there was little depth to him. This book eradicated that notion. Getting to see more of his personality, learning about his heartbreaking past, he grew on me. Yeah, there was still a lot of emphasis on his looks and wealth, but he had a grit and darkness about him that Reid and Viggo didn't have, and it worked for him. There were times some of his actions and responses were over the top and forced, but there were plenty more times where he made me laugh. Logan still exhibited the characteristics of the typical, possessive alpha that is more than played out at this point, yet his good heart made up some of the deficits. And yes, he did make a boneheaded choice that I feel he didn't do enough groveling to be so easily forgiven.
Meadow: I can't put my finger on it, but something about her was missing for me. I felt like a lot of her thunder was stolen by someone either bringing up Logan during times she could have been sharing about her interests and life, or other people's relationship drama took center stage. Meadow, unfortunately, came across as a bit generic and one-dimensional at times. I didn't dislike her but I guess you could argue she was the quiet and unassuming friend, nothing wrong with that. However it just left me wanting to see a bit more from her. The details of her past didn't come about until almost the tail end of the book and were promptly swept aside in favor of Logan's daddy drama. In The Swede I noted that a lot of pages were dedicated to Scarlett and that the chapters told from Viggo's POV were shorter and fewer. Meadow received Viggo's treatment in that sense, that yeah there were a lot of chapters told from her POV but had very little to do about her. (And I still think she only got her job because of her connection to Logan, but you ain't hear that from me). I did like the fact she had been a social worker and then was hired by a company to bring awareness to foster children. I just wished a bit more time had been spent on that aspect of her life.
Their relationship: I can say that Logan and Meadow had a more solid foundation. They had history so it wasn't just insta-lust between them. The lust was there once they reconnected and it was a slow-ish burn. One of my fears was, after seeing the page count, that it would be 800+ pages of them having sex. Thankfully that wasn't the case. No need to worry about there not being any hot scenes. This is Maureen Smith and if you know her you know she's going to deliver on that end. Truth: I did end up skimming after reading their first time. I would caution to say whether there was more depth to Logan and Meadow versus the other couples. If you took out their tragic pasts, they were what you would expect to find in romancelandia. The pace of their relationship hit the usual formulaic notes, which I have to say was nothing new or innovative. In the end, they became a bit bland.
Are there any cons? Yes.
Too many characters. Too many pages dedicated to the love lives of side characters from Meadow's adoptive father, Logan's adoptive parents, it was just too much.
Jess. Introduced in Wicked Games, she was a sh*t starter and that tradition did not change in this book. I have my fingers crossed she does not make as strong of an appearance in Hunter's book.
The guys having a knights roundtable discussion about black hair. Just...why?? It wasn't a derogatory conversation, it was just weird. Black women are the most policed women in the world so the last thing I expected to come across was four white guys talking about their girlfriends' hair. I have never read a scene like that before. I hope to never do so again, lol.
Other than those things, in the end this book was good and okay. Still not as memorable as Wicked Games, which really set the standard, but I did like it better than The Swede. If you've gotten this far in my review, I want to say that I do like and enjoy Mrs. Smith's writing. I think she is wholly talented and one of the best in the IR genre. Her books are well edited, and her characters talk about things that are current. So please don't take my review as a deterrent.
In closing, I'm actually excited for Hunter and Cynara's story.
On The Swede there was a lot of tingling and wickedness happening, but this time around in Sin Bin there's winking galore and plenty of blushing, and no that was not what I was doing, but the characters.
To give a brief synopsis, Logan and Meadow spent 5 months in a group home together as children before Meadow was adopted and whisked away. Logan never forgot about the girl he nicknamed Jupiter in honor of her love for astronomy, and Meadow never forgot Logan, the boy who sometimes got into scraps on her behalf. Fast forward 15 years and the two reconnect.
Look, I feel like I'm going to be in the minority here but I want to be candid and honest. I was really liking this up until maybe 60% in and then something just fell apart for me.
Before I get into that let me tell you how I felt about the main characters.
Logan: He really surprised me. In the previous books he came across as the crude dudebro who only had two things on his mind, hockey and sex, and that there was little depth to him. This book eradicated that notion. Getting to see more of his personality, learning about his heartbreaking past, he grew on me. Yeah, there was still a lot of emphasis on his looks and wealth, but he had a grit and darkness about him that Reid and Viggo didn't have, and it worked for him. There were times some of his actions and responses were over the top and forced, but there were plenty more times where he made me laugh. Logan still exhibited the characteristics of the typical, possessive alpha that is more than played out at this point, yet his good heart made up some of the deficits. And yes, he did make a boneheaded choice that I feel he didn't do enough groveling to be so easily forgiven.
Meadow: I can't put my finger on it, but something about her was missing for me. I felt like a lot of her thunder was stolen by someone either bringing up Logan during times she could have been sharing about her interests and life, or other people's relationship drama took center stage. Meadow, unfortunately, came across as a bit generic and one-dimensional at times. I didn't dislike her but I guess you could argue she was the quiet and unassuming friend, nothing wrong with that. However it just left me wanting to see a bit more from her. The details of her past didn't come about until almost the tail end of the book and were promptly swept aside in favor of Logan's daddy drama. In The Swede I noted that a lot of pages were dedicated to Scarlett and that the chapters told from Viggo's POV were shorter and fewer. Meadow received Viggo's treatment in that sense, that yeah there were a lot of chapters told from her POV but had very little to do about her. (And I still think she only got her job because of her connection to Logan, but you ain't hear that from me). I did like the fact she had been a social worker and then was hired by a company to bring awareness to foster children. I just wished a bit more time had been spent on that aspect of her life.
Their relationship: I can say that Logan and Meadow had a more solid foundation. They had history so it wasn't just insta-lust between them. The lust was there once they reconnected and it was a slow-ish burn. One of my fears was, after seeing the page count, that it would be 800+ pages of them having sex. Thankfully that wasn't the case. No need to worry about there not being any hot scenes. This is Maureen Smith and if you know her you know she's going to deliver on that end. Truth: I did end up skimming after reading their first time. I would caution to say whether there was more depth to Logan and Meadow versus the other couples. If you took out their tragic pasts, they were what you would expect to find in romancelandia. The pace of their relationship hit the usual formulaic notes, which I have to say was nothing new or innovative. In the end, they became a bit bland.
Are there any cons? Yes.
Too many characters. Too many pages dedicated to the love lives of side characters from Meadow's adoptive father, Logan's adoptive parents, it was just too much.
Jess. Introduced in Wicked Games, she was a sh*t starter and that tradition did not change in this book. I have my fingers crossed she does not make as strong of an appearance in Hunter's book.
The guys having a knights roundtable discussion about black hair. Just...why?? It wasn't a derogatory conversation, it was just weird. Black women are the most policed women in the world so the last thing I expected to come across was four white guys talking about their girlfriends' hair. I have never read a scene like that before. I hope to never do so again, lol.
Other than those things, in the end this book was good and okay. Still not as memorable as Wicked Games, which really set the standard, but I did like it better than The Swede. If you've gotten this far in my review, I want to say that I do like and enjoy Mrs. Smith's writing. I think she is wholly talented and one of the best in the IR genre. Her books are well edited, and her characters talk about things that are current. So please don't take my review as a deterrent.
In closing, I'm actually excited for Hunter and Cynara's story.
February 20, 2019
Meadow and Logan- Two Hearts🏒🏒
Ms. Smith once again has written a wonderful bwwm sports romance with a latin twist! This story has it all : Drama, Comedy and Hot Sexy Scenes! She definitely is one of my insta buy authors.
Ms. Smith once again has written a wonderful bwwm sports romance with a latin twist! This story has it all : Drama, Comedy and Hot Sexy Scenes! She definitely is one of my insta buy authors.
February 18, 2019
Not gonna lie this is a BIG book. Kinda embarrassed that I read this in one day 😳. I love seeing the growth of the side characters in each installment. (Jess has come along way from book one...)Looking forward to Yes, Captain and everyone novella weddings books.
**There is a bit of a tigger moment through out the book dealing with child abuse to child rape.
**There is a bit of a tigger moment through out the book dealing with child abuse to child rape.
February 9, 2019
If your book contains heavy topics, please give readers a heads up.
I didn’t really like the other two books in this series but I can see why this series is popular - lots of wish fulfillment, fluff, etc. Maureen Smith is a good writer but sometimes things just go...so off the rails. Her characters don’t act like real people. They’re complete caricatures, veering onto an absurd level. Two examples - Jess and Cynara. Both supporting characters so luckily they weren’t in it for too much. I really was enjoying this book until like 60% in. Meadow and Logan are childhood friends who grew up in a group home, who reconnect as adults. I liked their relationship because unlike the other couples in this series, they actually had solid foundation for a relationship before they got together romantically. And they actually liked each other for reasons apart from attraction.
I’ll cut right to the chase - this book has a detailed description of child sexual abuse/rape. It’s not a quick mention. There is no warning of this content at all. The main male character was repeatedly raped by his foster sister when he was 8 and she was 21. Again there is NO warning anywhere in the blurb, nor is there a note at the beginning of the book to let readers know. I assumed this book would be similar to the others in this series - fluffy, over the top, etc. To spring this on readers is really inconsiderate.
Apart from that, there’s a scene where two white male characters discuss women of color and it was honestly so off-putting and bizarre that I had to double check that the author was in fact a WOC. Just a mess. There’s a lot of weird, fake conversations about race in this book that just...didn’t seem natural. Of course, it’s fiction but it was just so strange.
I really did like the couple at the core of this book, but everything else was just too much to handle. This author is in desperate need of a good editor, there was no reason this book needed to be 800 pages. Very disappointing.
I didn’t really like the other two books in this series but I can see why this series is popular - lots of wish fulfillment, fluff, etc. Maureen Smith is a good writer but sometimes things just go...so off the rails. Her characters don’t act like real people. They’re complete caricatures, veering onto an absurd level. Two examples - Jess and Cynara. Both supporting characters so luckily they weren’t in it for too much. I really was enjoying this book until like 60% in. Meadow and Logan are childhood friends who grew up in a group home, who reconnect as adults. I liked their relationship because unlike the other couples in this series, they actually had solid foundation for a relationship before they got together romantically. And they actually liked each other for reasons apart from attraction.
I’ll cut right to the chase - this book has a detailed description of child sexual abuse/rape. It’s not a quick mention. There is no warning of this content at all. The main male character was repeatedly raped by his foster sister when he was 8 and she was 21. Again there is NO warning anywhere in the blurb, nor is there a note at the beginning of the book to let readers know. I assumed this book would be similar to the others in this series - fluffy, over the top, etc. To spring this on readers is really inconsiderate.
Apart from that, there’s a scene where two white male characters discuss women of color and it was honestly so off-putting and bizarre that I had to double check that the author was in fact a WOC. Just a mess. There’s a lot of weird, fake conversations about race in this book that just...didn’t seem natural. Of course, it’s fiction but it was just so strange.
I really did like the couple at the core of this book, but everything else was just too much to handle. This author is in desperate need of a good editor, there was no reason this book needed to be 800 pages. Very disappointing.
February 21, 2019
Sweet, sizzling and heart-wrenching! When I wasn't laughing, I was close to tears at some of the nonsense that Logan and Meadow had to fight through. If anyone deserves a happy ending, these two young people certainly do. Although Meadow has currently landed a great job, working with foster children, and Logan is a rich, successful NHL champion, they both suffered through horrific childhoods. And every time things start to go smoothly, here comes another "knock you to your knees" challenge. Amazing story! Amazing series!
February 13, 2019
Best one yet
I love this series. I just hate the books are so far apart. I feel like I wait forever for a new one drop. I loved Logan and Meadow. Their story made me laugh and cry and curse. I loved their love. Even though they were hurt and alone they found each other and love and hope brought them together again. It's weird reading about such intense love when both parties are so young. It makes you cringe because we all know HEAs at that age don't normally last. However, we have to suspend reality and go with it. This was a beautiful story and I look forward to Hunters story, the weddings, and the novellas. Please dnt let too much time pass before we get the rest of books. And please dnt retire just yet. I have been a fan for years and I to enjoy your books for a few more years. However, now that well over 30, please give us more romance with older couples.
I love this series. I just hate the books are so far apart. I feel like I wait forever for a new one drop. I loved Logan and Meadow. Their story made me laugh and cry and curse. I loved their love. Even though they were hurt and alone they found each other and love and hope brought them together again. It's weird reading about such intense love when both parties are so young. It makes you cringe because we all know HEAs at that age don't normally last. However, we have to suspend reality and go with it. This was a beautiful story and I look forward to Hunters story, the weddings, and the novellas. Please dnt let too much time pass before we get the rest of books. And please dnt retire just yet. I have been a fan for years and I to enjoy your books for a few more years. However, now that well over 30, please give us more romance with older couples.
March 14, 2019
This book was well worth the wait. Love these Denver Rebels. Logan and Meadow's story was very heartwarming. Can't wait for Hunter's story.
March 25, 2025
Best out of the series hands down. Much more character dev here than the other books. Ready for book 4. Hope hunters book has just as much depth.
February 13, 2019
I absolutely loved this story. It was emotionally charged right off the bat. Meadow and Logan have a shared history of loss, hurt, and pain as children in foster care. They find each other again in Denver as adults and pick up the friendship they once had. Their romance is a sweet, slow build that just simmers with anticipation of them finally getting together. Neither seem to want a serious relationship and neither really knows how to operate in a serious relationship because of their pasts. I was so caught up in their interaction with each other. Clearly 2 people who are more than friends that haven't figured it out. Nothing is rushed, but it still moves at a good pace. And when they finally get together-- "SPARKS!" The love scenes are steamy and romantic and kind of sweet all at the same time. This is an IR couple, but if you're not into that I still recommend it because it is such a great love story. I wasn't in love with the first book in this series and didn't read the second book. Even though this is Book 3, I didn't have to read those to enjoy this one. In fact, after reading this I'm giving Book 2 a try.
February 13, 2019
I am finally finished. This was a long awesome satisfying story. I loved Logan and Meadow. I did want to punch him in his face when he let that step mom of his come on to him. But thankfully they got their HEA. I did read Maureen note to the reader and I'm glad she wrote something in their that I have been thinking as I read this story. Is Logan's mom really dead? For some reason I always thought that she wasn't dead and I still don't I guess have to wait and see like everyone else.
March 5, 2019
Downward Spiral
So this book was...something. Like most people, I liked the first book a lot. It did its job in capturing my attention and keeping me interested. The second book was fine but not nearly as engaging to me as the first. I kept feeling like it just kept going on and on and new ideas were just being thrown at us left and right. I feel the same about this book. I felt like a big think tank of ideas that Maureen wanted to include instead reeling it in and narrowing down her ideas. I just couldn’t stop rolling my eyes throughout this book. Somethings that were written were just unnecessary or there were moments when I just didn’t like how the dialogue was playing out. My main gripes with this are
1) They way Meadow is written as a character. From the beginning I had qualms about her character. She is this smart, beautiful, kind women but EVERY other character realizes that but her. Those are definitely not bad qualities to have but it’s like her overwhelming insecurity makes her blind to her own good qualities. It’s normal that to have insecurities about some aspect of ourselves but Meadow is just an all around insecure person and that just didn’t appeal me to her as a character. She’s also written to be quiet and reserved which are not bad qualities but there were moments when she these qualities just made her seem meek and passive. Being a reserved person doesn’t mean that you can’t advocate for yourself especially when someone is disrespecting you. There were moments when other characters were downright hostile forwards her and she wouldn’t really say anything. That was frustrating to me. I think the turning point for Meadow’s character was when she finally stood up for herself in the face of Jess’s rudeness. I’ll be willing to accept that as her redemption arch even she just became friends with Jess anyway, but oh well. It was pleasing to see her defend herself more towards the end of the book despite her easily taking Logan back but I’ll digress.
2) Another gripe is the over-abundance of secondary characters. There were too many of them and they got in the way of the story. I think most of these characters existed just as a way for the author to brag about how attractive and amazing her characters are. Most of the sub-characters didn’t really contribute anything to the growth of the main couple. This would would have been shorter if so much spotlight wasn’t thrust upon the secondary characters. To me, the point of other characters is to add more dimension to the main characters and to support and/or challenge the main characters in some way. These extra characters were just there. The only other characters that I can justify being in this book are Meadow’s family, Logan’s family, and Hunter. Everyone else we could have done without or they should’ve had a brief mention and that’s it. And don’t get me started about Jess. She is the most obnoxious person I’ve ever read about and she has NO redeeming qualities.
Those were main issues but there were other things like I felt the dialogue between characters felt really contrived and orchestrated to brag about how amazing the players are and their partners. I couldn’t stop rolling my eyes during those moments. Other reviews mentioned that super cringe moment when four white men were discussing black women’s hair and I concur that it was so cringe I had to skim through it. Also I feel like all the drama just accelerated in the last 20% of the book. Like most of what happened before then was just filler. With that said this book could’ve been paced better.
I’ll say something that I did find interesting about this book was Logan’s relationship with his biological father. It would have been nice to see that resolved in this book but Maureen mentioned this will be resolved in her novellas. Logan’s relationship with his bio-dad helped to add more dimension to his character. I like that we got to see a different side of him. I also liked Cynara’s redemptive arch. I like that although she was presented as being rude and prickly it wasn’t from a place of pure meanness. It was nice that she could recognize her own flaws and take responsibility for them and apologize. So that was a nice moment in the book. There was a funny moment when she mentioned she saw Meadow skipping children “like a black Mary Poppins�. I thought it was a nice whim of humor.
Overall, I don’t think this book is bad but it’s not all that interesting either. It features typical tropes like possessive/jealous alpha male and stereotypical moments of everyone is jealous because I’m with a rich athlete. Those are just things I’ve come to expect with these books so it is what it is. I’ll read the next book because I’ve gotten this far but I won’t set my expectations high. I’m almost nervous to say that I think Cynara could be a really interesting character I just I hope that she isn’t ruined as being painted as another jealous girlfriend.
So this book was...something. Like most people, I liked the first book a lot. It did its job in capturing my attention and keeping me interested. The second book was fine but not nearly as engaging to me as the first. I kept feeling like it just kept going on and on and new ideas were just being thrown at us left and right. I feel the same about this book. I felt like a big think tank of ideas that Maureen wanted to include instead reeling it in and narrowing down her ideas. I just couldn’t stop rolling my eyes throughout this book. Somethings that were written were just unnecessary or there were moments when I just didn’t like how the dialogue was playing out. My main gripes with this are
1) They way Meadow is written as a character. From the beginning I had qualms about her character. She is this smart, beautiful, kind women but EVERY other character realizes that but her. Those are definitely not bad qualities to have but it’s like her overwhelming insecurity makes her blind to her own good qualities. It’s normal that to have insecurities about some aspect of ourselves but Meadow is just an all around insecure person and that just didn’t appeal me to her as a character. She’s also written to be quiet and reserved which are not bad qualities but there were moments when she these qualities just made her seem meek and passive. Being a reserved person doesn’t mean that you can’t advocate for yourself especially when someone is disrespecting you. There were moments when other characters were downright hostile forwards her and she wouldn’t really say anything. That was frustrating to me. I think the turning point for Meadow’s character was when she finally stood up for herself in the face of Jess’s rudeness. I’ll be willing to accept that as her redemption arch even she just became friends with Jess anyway, but oh well. It was pleasing to see her defend herself more towards the end of the book despite her easily taking Logan back but I’ll digress.
2) Another gripe is the over-abundance of secondary characters. There were too many of them and they got in the way of the story. I think most of these characters existed just as a way for the author to brag about how attractive and amazing her characters are. Most of the sub-characters didn’t really contribute anything to the growth of the main couple. This would would have been shorter if so much spotlight wasn’t thrust upon the secondary characters. To me, the point of other characters is to add more dimension to the main characters and to support and/or challenge the main characters in some way. These extra characters were just there. The only other characters that I can justify being in this book are Meadow’s family, Logan’s family, and Hunter. Everyone else we could have done without or they should’ve had a brief mention and that’s it. And don’t get me started about Jess. She is the most obnoxious person I’ve ever read about and she has NO redeeming qualities.
Those were main issues but there were other things like I felt the dialogue between characters felt really contrived and orchestrated to brag about how amazing the players are and their partners. I couldn’t stop rolling my eyes during those moments. Other reviews mentioned that super cringe moment when four white men were discussing black women’s hair and I concur that it was so cringe I had to skim through it. Also I feel like all the drama just accelerated in the last 20% of the book. Like most of what happened before then was just filler. With that said this book could’ve been paced better.
I’ll say something that I did find interesting about this book was Logan’s relationship with his biological father. It would have been nice to see that resolved in this book but Maureen mentioned this will be resolved in her novellas. Logan’s relationship with his bio-dad helped to add more dimension to his character. I like that we got to see a different side of him. I also liked Cynara’s redemptive arch. I like that although she was presented as being rude and prickly it wasn’t from a place of pure meanness. It was nice that she could recognize her own flaws and take responsibility for them and apologize. So that was a nice moment in the book. There was a funny moment when she mentioned she saw Meadow skipping children “like a black Mary Poppins�. I thought it was a nice whim of humor.
Overall, I don’t think this book is bad but it’s not all that interesting either. It features typical tropes like possessive/jealous alpha male and stereotypical moments of everyone is jealous because I’m with a rich athlete. Those are just things I’ve come to expect with these books so it is what it is. I’ll read the next book because I’ve gotten this far but I won’t set my expectations high. I’m almost nervous to say that I think Cynara could be a really interesting character I just I hope that she isn’t ruined as being painted as another jealous girlfriend.
February 6, 2019
Is there a higher rating than 5 stars?!!
I was so not disappointed in this book!! I one clicked on Monday afternoon stayed up until 4 in the morning reading even though I had to be at work for 8. Read in while I was getting ready for work in between my breaks and finished by 8 Tuesday night. I can't wait for more!!
I was so not disappointed in this book!! I one clicked on Monday afternoon stayed up until 4 in the morning reading even though I had to be at work for 8. Read in while I was getting ready for work in between my breaks and finished by 8 Tuesday night. I can't wait for more!!
February 8, 2019
Worth the wait!
November 2, 2022
I have read all three of the books and my review/rating will be the same. The two stars are for the characters Meadow & Logan. To me their chemistry is what keeps the book alive. I like that they found each other again after being in the same foster home. If the author had fleshed out both characters trauma and used that as the conflict I would have enjoyed it better. However the author repeated the same conflict that takes place in all three books but this time it takes place 90% completion.
All three books include some form racist and anti-black rhetoric. There is always at least a page worth of filth degrading and stereotyping black people. There is also hatred for the interracial couple from either the family members or another character. It does not take up a large part of the book however it’s enough to throw you off and it’s in ALL THREE BOOKS!
Another thing repeated in all three books is the cheating/miscommunication/third act breakup tropes. In this book the author decides to through in actual cheating at 92% completion. I felt this was completely unnecessary since we had already been given the discovery of Meadow’s parents being murdered and Logan’s father knowing about him while Logan was in foster care. It feels like the author didn’t understand how to write story without a conflict involving cheating which leads to a breakup.
All three books include some form racist and anti-black rhetoric. There is always at least a page worth of filth degrading and stereotyping black people. There is also hatred for the interracial couple from either the family members or another character. It does not take up a large part of the book however it’s enough to throw you off and it’s in ALL THREE BOOKS!
Another thing repeated in all three books is the cheating/miscommunication/third act breakup tropes. In this book the author decides to through in actual cheating at 92% completion. I felt this was completely unnecessary since we had already been given the discovery of Meadow’s parents being murdered and Logan’s father knowing about him while Logan was in foster care. It feels like the author didn’t understand how to write story without a conflict involving cheating which leads to a breakup.
This entire review has been hidden because of spoilers.
February 12, 2019
Amazing!!!
I absolutely loved Logan and Meadow’s love story. Maureen Smith took her time and gave these two the journey that they deserved. Logan and Meadow had endured and survived so much, and their story needed to unfold slowly, so I appreciate the author taking her time , breaking things down for us and helping us to understand this couple. The highs were heart warming and had me grinning from ear to ear, while the lows had me fighting back tears (I’m always in public for the lows 😩).
Besides the other couples in the series, there were lots of side characters to enjoy: Tavarez and Roxanne, Harris and Trish, and I can’t forget Cam. He was the cutest! I’ve been going back and forth on Jess the whole series, but I’m now rooting for her and Dubs. The jury is still out on Lucien, but Chantal and Ephraim can definitely kick rocks.
Mrs. Smith, you continue to amaze me. You weave a tale like nobody’s business! Thanks for sharing your gift with us! And now we wait for your next offering. No pressure from me. Take your time; the wait is always worth it!
I absolutely loved Logan and Meadow’s love story. Maureen Smith took her time and gave these two the journey that they deserved. Logan and Meadow had endured and survived so much, and their story needed to unfold slowly, so I appreciate the author taking her time , breaking things down for us and helping us to understand this couple. The highs were heart warming and had me grinning from ear to ear, while the lows had me fighting back tears (I’m always in public for the lows 😩).
Besides the other couples in the series, there were lots of side characters to enjoy: Tavarez and Roxanne, Harris and Trish, and I can’t forget Cam. He was the cutest! I’ve been going back and forth on Jess the whole series, but I’m now rooting for her and Dubs. The jury is still out on Lucien, but Chantal and Ephraim can definitely kick rocks.
Mrs. Smith, you continue to amaze me. You weave a tale like nobody’s business! Thanks for sharing your gift with us! And now we wait for your next offering. No pressure from me. Take your time; the wait is always worth it!
December 31, 2022
I really liked the book. It was going so good until around the 60% and then I started getting annoyed.
I hate when the fmc breaks up with the mmc for a very valid reason and then all of the sudden everyone around her, all her friends, her aunt� they all become the mmc’s dickriders and apologists. I get that they need to get back together, but why can’t HER friend ever just support her and help her instead of trying to convince her.
Also, there was one chapter where Logan and the rest of the boys ate dinner at Hunters and they started talking about blk women, and I just felt sooo uncomfortable. It felt borderline fetishism.
Little tip: if you ever wanna write an interracial romance with omd. The other man DOES NOT have to be a racist, and especially when you make the other man black.
Logan would have gotten Meadow anyway so it’s just unnecessary to make that blk man talk all about “I hate blk women because they ratchet, and weave, and single mommas�. Abeg let’s move away from this trope.
I hate when the fmc breaks up with the mmc for a very valid reason and then all of the sudden everyone around her, all her friends, her aunt� they all become the mmc’s dickriders and apologists. I get that they need to get back together, but why can’t HER friend ever just support her and help her instead of trying to convince her.
Also, there was one chapter where Logan and the rest of the boys ate dinner at Hunters and they started talking about blk women, and I just felt sooo uncomfortable. It felt borderline fetishism.
Little tip: if you ever wanna write an interracial romance with omd. The other man DOES NOT have to be a racist, and especially when you make the other man black.
Logan would have gotten Meadow anyway so it’s just unnecessary to make that blk man talk all about “I hate blk women because they ratchet, and weave, and single mommas�. Abeg let’s move away from this trope.
This entire review has been hidden because of spoilers.
June 2, 2019
´Ƿ!!!!!😍
This was outstanding! I enjoyed this more than The Swede. So far the first and third books in the series are my faves. But I have a feeling Hunter 's story is gonna be⚡electric! I love reading your books. They are so character driven and richly detailed. And it's nice to read grammatically well written books.
This was outstanding! I enjoyed this more than The Swede. So far the first and third books in the series are my faves. But I have a feeling Hunter 's story is gonna be⚡electric! I love reading your books. They are so character driven and richly detailed. And it's nice to read grammatically well written books.
December 20, 2022
I LOVED it and got so many feels from this book. I cannot wait until we get Hunter's book. I'm hoping for a 2019 release as this one should have been released last year. Please, oh please, let Hunter's book come this year!
December 12, 2021
You MUST read the series. These books are EVERYTHING!!! Logan is by far my favorite Denver Rebel but they are all FIIIIIIINE AF and Love their women immensely. I can't wait for Hunter's story.
April 11, 2019
Most Satisfying
I could just kick myself for taking so long to read this book. Normally, I begin to read Mrs. Smith's be the moment it appears in my library. But, I read a couple of reviews that indicated that it could have been shorter in length. Are they kidding?. This was the most satisfying book I have read recently. I enjoyed every word written. Sometimes I read a book that is so good and it seems to end too quickly and I am in a frenzied need for the next installment. After reading Sin Bin, I feel full and satisfied. I am filled with and afterglow that hopefully will sustain until the next book is written. I am excited about Hunter's book, but I am still feeling the affects at Logan and Meadow.
Even though this couple knew eAch other for years,but was a pleasure to accompany them on their journey from childhood feedings to the acknowledgement of adult love and passionate need. There was no two steps forward and one step back throughout the book that many writers use to fill up space. This was a progressive journey that was essential to meet their ultimate goal. I love the cameo appearances of friends and family throughout the book. I enjoyed this book that I savored over a few days. This was like a fine wine that is not to be gulped, but to draw out the exquisite experience.
The only negative for me was that I was hoping for a little more drama involving Meadow's uncle. It was sort of anticlimactic. But in retrospect, to draw out that story line may have taken something away from the essence of book's main purpose, which was Logan and Meadow. With that being said,but one more person "winked" in this book In was going to freaking scream. LOL
I recommend this series to Anyone who enjoys romance, anticipation and most assuredly good writing.
I could just kick myself for taking so long to read this book. Normally, I begin to read Mrs. Smith's be the moment it appears in my library. But, I read a couple of reviews that indicated that it could have been shorter in length. Are they kidding?. This was the most satisfying book I have read recently. I enjoyed every word written. Sometimes I read a book that is so good and it seems to end too quickly and I am in a frenzied need for the next installment. After reading Sin Bin, I feel full and satisfied. I am filled with and afterglow that hopefully will sustain until the next book is written. I am excited about Hunter's book, but I am still feeling the affects at Logan and Meadow.
Even though this couple knew eAch other for years,but was a pleasure to accompany them on their journey from childhood feedings to the acknowledgement of adult love and passionate need. There was no two steps forward and one step back throughout the book that many writers use to fill up space. This was a progressive journey that was essential to meet their ultimate goal. I love the cameo appearances of friends and family throughout the book. I enjoyed this book that I savored over a few days. This was like a fine wine that is not to be gulped, but to draw out the exquisite experience.
The only negative for me was that I was hoping for a little more drama involving Meadow's uncle. It was sort of anticlimactic. But in retrospect, to draw out that story line may have taken something away from the essence of book's main purpose, which was Logan and Meadow. With that being said,but one more person "winked" in this book In was going to freaking scream. LOL
I recommend this series to Anyone who enjoys romance, anticipation and most assuredly good writing.
March 5, 2019
Good Read
When I read Wicked Games and realized it was going to be a series I couldn’t wait to read the other Denver Rebel’s stories. I was hyped...then it took soooooooo long for the second story The Swede to be released that I essentially had divested from the series and even though it was a good read...long but good, it was kinda anticlimactic and I was like ok but it wasn’t necessary anymore for me to read the next one! And I pretty much stated in the last review that I wasn’t sure if I want to read the next one even though the previous books were good.
So when I got the notification they Logan’s story was available and it was quicker than I thought it would be I decided to give it a go...even though I typically read really fast it took me a week and maybe a few days more to read this story...not because it wasn’t good...it was definitely a good read! But I’m not as interested any more and for me that is a big part of the appeal especially for series...so when they are too spaced out you loose something pivotal. I would definitely recommend all 3 books ...especially to someone who hasn’t read the 1st one yet. Because anyone else who has already read books in the series is probably like me ..lost a little of the excitement of reading the next installment.
Even so, I will get Hunter’s story not necessarily because I can’t wait...but because I’ve read the rest I might as well finish. And I never like to feel that way about reading a book when I started out super excited.
But anyhoo...if you haven’t read any of them do so...you won’t regret it. I’m just disgruntled because of wait time in between the first two releases. And that is the only downer regarding the series.
When I read Wicked Games and realized it was going to be a series I couldn’t wait to read the other Denver Rebel’s stories. I was hyped...then it took soooooooo long for the second story The Swede to be released that I essentially had divested from the series and even though it was a good read...long but good, it was kinda anticlimactic and I was like ok but it wasn’t necessary anymore for me to read the next one! And I pretty much stated in the last review that I wasn’t sure if I want to read the next one even though the previous books were good.
So when I got the notification they Logan’s story was available and it was quicker than I thought it would be I decided to give it a go...even though I typically read really fast it took me a week and maybe a few days more to read this story...not because it wasn’t good...it was definitely a good read! But I’m not as interested any more and for me that is a big part of the appeal especially for series...so when they are too spaced out you loose something pivotal. I would definitely recommend all 3 books ...especially to someone who hasn’t read the 1st one yet. Because anyone else who has already read books in the series is probably like me ..lost a little of the excitement of reading the next installment.
Even so, I will get Hunter’s story not necessarily because I can’t wait...but because I’ve read the rest I might as well finish. And I never like to feel that way about reading a book when I started out super excited.
But anyhoo...if you haven’t read any of them do so...you won’t regret it. I’m just disgruntled because of wait time in between the first two releases. And that is the only downer regarding the series.
January 24, 2025
The story arc between Logan and Meadow could have been beautiful and great, I liked how they tried to work through their demons together with what little tools they had to work with. And they mostly understood when one or the other had moments where their past came back to haunt them. That said, why did Meadow completely forget the fact that Logan is an abuse survivor and not once question whether his reaction to his stepmother came from a place of fear?! After all the other moments of understanding between the two of them, that never once came into play when he was very clearly being taken advantage of by an older woman, again!
Anyway, I overlooked a lot of things I didn't like about the book because there was a lot to like, but that one really overshadowed a lot of it. I also really dislike Jess as a character, why she takes up so much of everyone's story is beyond me. If she wasn't there nothing would be missing from these books.
The story takes place over 2 months and trust me when I say you feel every second of those 2 months. The book is so long, which is not a bad thing at all, but the fact that in the story it feels like so much time is passing when it's actually only a couple days is so weird. Soooo much happens to everyone in the story and then come to find out it was all within a week, like, what? The entire event Meadow organized would take months of planning to pull off and she just whipped it up at a job she just started less than 2 months ago with a lot of that time spent dealing with drama? I don't buy it.
Anyway, I overlooked a lot of things I didn't like about the book because there was a lot to like, but that one really overshadowed a lot of it. I also really dislike Jess as a character, why she takes up so much of everyone's story is beyond me. If she wasn't there nothing would be missing from these books.
The story takes place over 2 months and trust me when I say you feel every second of those 2 months. The book is so long, which is not a bad thing at all, but the fact that in the story it feels like so much time is passing when it's actually only a couple days is so weird. Soooo much happens to everyone in the story and then come to find out it was all within a week, like, what? The entire event Meadow organized would take months of planning to pull off and she just whipped it up at a job she just started less than 2 months ago with a lot of that time spent dealing with drama? I don't buy it.
February 13, 2019
I tried to go slow and savor this read, but it simply wasn’t possible. Logan and Meadow (Jupiter) were too complex and too in sync to go slow..these two had difficult childhood issues to overcome. Abandonment, lack of happiness to name a few. Meadow has a hidden memory that rears its ugly head every now and then..along with it were panic attacks that she’s learned to manage. Logan has been angry for a very long time..he’s channeled that anger into a sport that allows him to exorcise his demons every now again, but sometimes, you have to face them head on..allow people to help you when you stumble. When these two come together again..a lot of the past comes to light..but more importantly, the future they never thought they would ever have, ever be blessed with is now within reach. Can they let the future play out with the past intruding?
I loved Logan’s story. Meadow was such a gift to him and they knew it since they were kids that there was “something�, but who knew it was love. Watching them blossom and come together,watching her merge in with his teammates and their finace’s, watching her bring Logan back from the darkness, was all worth the yearling wait for the story to come to light. While the sex scenes are hot, the laughter plentiful, and the friendships deepen,the overall story is another 5* for the Denver Rebels.
I loved Logan’s story. Meadow was such a gift to him and they knew it since they were kids that there was “something�, but who knew it was love. Watching them blossom and come together,watching her merge in with his teammates and their finace’s, watching her bring Logan back from the darkness, was all worth the yearling wait for the story to come to light. While the sex scenes are hot, the laughter plentiful, and the friendships deepen,the overall story is another 5* for the Denver Rebels.
February 8, 2020
I found out about this series on Radish so I started with Reid's story. I fell in love with it. Once Viggo was introduced, I fell even harder. I was unsure about Logan and Meadows story but this is now one of my favorite series. It kind of introduces the entire team which I like alot. The captain, other characters, and fellow team mates. It was a little more rounded. What I found interesting was that it's similar to the first two books in the plotline. Get together, woman is reluctant, fireworks in chemistry, guy does a mistake, tries to get her back, and eventually they do. I love that type of storyline but it's kind of the same. The only difference I suppose was that Viggo left Scarlett in a misunderstanding in the second story. But still, he eventually messes up. Then they have explosive makeup sex. What I like about Logan and Meadow is the depth both characters have. Both have issues, and both need to work through them. All the characters have depth but both meadow and Logan have their own demons. Im not quite done with it but ill read the ending soon enough. I've read comments that basically talk shit about this series but don't listen to them, just give it a chance. You might be surprised.
This entire review has been hidden because of spoilers.
March 11, 2019
Loved loved loved!!
Before I started reading Sin Bin, I thought nothing could top Wicked games. I was wrong. Sin Bin is definitely working hard to push Wicked games from its number one spot. Don’t get me wrong, I love all three books. And I definitely will read all the books in this series that are to follow. (I have to know what Hunter’s deal is). There are not many book-series I would confidently say that about.
Anyway, what I like most about these books has largely to do with the authors style. I am not into hockey (Ice hockey as we call it in Europe), but she made me curious enough to look at pictures to see whether there are really that many handsome hockey players (the jury is still out on that one). I like that there was a real story there, not just the black versus white clichés. I liked that the story was not rushed and not centered around sex, but that the sex was a natural part of the story. The protagonists and supporting characters felt like real people, which made the story believable. And last, but definitely not least, the story was well written and well edited. I couldn’t put it down (and lost some sleep in the process 😊).
Before I started reading Sin Bin, I thought nothing could top Wicked games. I was wrong. Sin Bin is definitely working hard to push Wicked games from its number one spot. Don’t get me wrong, I love all three books. And I definitely will read all the books in this series that are to follow. (I have to know what Hunter’s deal is). There are not many book-series I would confidently say that about.
Anyway, what I like most about these books has largely to do with the authors style. I am not into hockey (Ice hockey as we call it in Europe), but she made me curious enough to look at pictures to see whether there are really that many handsome hockey players (the jury is still out on that one). I like that there was a real story there, not just the black versus white clichés. I liked that the story was not rushed and not centered around sex, but that the sex was a natural part of the story. The protagonists and supporting characters felt like real people, which made the story believable. And last, but definitely not least, the story was well written and well edited. I couldn’t put it down (and lost some sleep in the process 😊).
February 10, 2019
Love among the stars
So worth the wait as always! So good to see Reid, Nadia, Viggo, Scarlett and Hunter! Can’t wait to see what Cynara has in store for Hunter! I know there’s more to come but I hope that Dubinski and Jess get a story! Jess is thirsty, like Mojave Desert thirsty and I can feel there’s something there that needs to be told. Especially with Jess� hypergamy momma drama! Dubinski obviously feels some kinda way, being the consolation prize, knowing Jess wanted Viggo and lost out to Scarlett.
I truly enjoyed Logan and Meadow! I thought there would be more ex-girlfriend/puck bunny drama but I’m so glad that didn’t happen. I was happy to see that Ms Smith allowed the characters to come together and start the healing process and not blast them with petty drama from the peanut gallery! I think the demons that possessed them are what brought them back together. Their journey isn’t over yet so I hope they’ll get the full closure they need to have that much deserved HEA! Their love was truly written in the stars!
So worth the wait as always! So good to see Reid, Nadia, Viggo, Scarlett and Hunter! Can’t wait to see what Cynara has in store for Hunter! I know there’s more to come but I hope that Dubinski and Jess get a story! Jess is thirsty, like Mojave Desert thirsty and I can feel there’s something there that needs to be told. Especially with Jess� hypergamy momma drama! Dubinski obviously feels some kinda way, being the consolation prize, knowing Jess wanted Viggo and lost out to Scarlett.
I truly enjoyed Logan and Meadow! I thought there would be more ex-girlfriend/puck bunny drama but I’m so glad that didn’t happen. I was happy to see that Ms Smith allowed the characters to come together and start the healing process and not blast them with petty drama from the peanut gallery! I think the demons that possessed them are what brought them back together. Their journey isn’t over yet so I hope they’ll get the full closure they need to have that much deserved HEA! Their love was truly written in the stars!
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