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Dallas Comets #2
Home Ice Advantage
Iris may have home ice advantage, but Mark is the hometown hockey hero.
Mark Klingensmith just played the worst season of his career. He’s got one season left on his contract with the Dallas Comets, and he’s worried that the team won’t re-sign him. Mark doesn’t have time to think about his future, though, because he gets the bad news that his mother is still sick with cancer and is undergoing a second round of chemotherapy.
Iris Olson has been taking care of Mark’s mother, Sandra, while Mark was off playing pro hockey. Sandra had always been like a mother to Iris, and Iris gladly takes on the duty of helping Sandra after her diagnosis.
When Mark returns to Grand Rapids, Minnesota, for the summer to help with his mother, Iris’s life gets much more complicated. They have a she and Mark were once engaged. The two former flames team up to help Sandra through her treatment, and working together so closely reminds them of why they were so in love—but they are also reminded of why they couldn’t make it work.
Can they reconcile their love for each other while pursuing their dream careers? Will they try to give their relationship a second chance? And will Sandra beat her cancer?
Previously released in the Seduced by the Game anthology, published October 28, 2015.
Mark Klingensmith just played the worst season of his career. He’s got one season left on his contract with the Dallas Comets, and he’s worried that the team won’t re-sign him. Mark doesn’t have time to think about his future, though, because he gets the bad news that his mother is still sick with cancer and is undergoing a second round of chemotherapy.
Iris Olson has been taking care of Mark’s mother, Sandra, while Mark was off playing pro hockey. Sandra had always been like a mother to Iris, and Iris gladly takes on the duty of helping Sandra after her diagnosis.
When Mark returns to Grand Rapids, Minnesota, for the summer to help with his mother, Iris’s life gets much more complicated. They have a she and Mark were once engaged. The two former flames team up to help Sandra through her treatment, and working together so closely reminds them of why they were so in love—but they are also reminded of why they couldn’t make it work.
Can they reconcile their love for each other while pursuing their dream careers? Will they try to give their relationship a second chance? And will Sandra beat her cancer?
Previously released in the Seduced by the Game anthology, published October 28, 2015.
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137 pages, ebook
First published October 28, 2015
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About the author
Jaymee Jacobs
18 books97 followersJaymee Jacobs is a USA Today best-selling author, and author of the Dallas Comets series. She graduated summa cum laude from the University of Pittsburgh with a BA in English literature and a psychology minor.
Her books have the same two themes: hockey and the "millennial" experience. The first is because she's a die-hard fan (particularly of the Pittsburgh Penguins). The second is because she felt that there weren't any books to which she could personally relate. So she began to write the stories she wanted to read. Her books spotlight those in the up-and-coming generation as they navigate this new era of ubiquitous technology, online dating etiquette, and what it means to "adult."
When she's not writing, you'll find Jaymee curating her cats' Instagram account, listening to true crime podcasts, scrolling through Pinterest for fructose-free recipes, or yelling at the TV during Penguins games.
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Her books have the same two themes: hockey and the "millennial" experience. The first is because she's a die-hard fan (particularly of the Pittsburgh Penguins). The second is because she felt that there weren't any books to which she could personally relate. So she began to write the stories she wanted to read. Her books spotlight those in the up-and-coming generation as they navigate this new era of ubiquitous technology, online dating etiquette, and what it means to "adult."
When she's not writing, you'll find Jaymee curating her cats' Instagram account, listening to true crime podcasts, scrolling through Pinterest for fructose-free recipes, or yelling at the TV during Penguins games.
Facebook profile: https://www.facebook.com/jaymee.jacobs
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August 4, 2016
Home Ice Advantage by Jaymee Jacobs is a sweet & sexy second chance love story between high school sweethearts years later after time has passed and lives have been lived. Iris Olson has never been able to forget her first love, ex-fiancee and childhood friend, Mark Klingensmith, no matter what she does living in Grand Rapids, Minnesota, she's reminded of Mark's hometown hockey hero status. With Mark living in Dallas, Iris has been taking care of Mark's mother Sandra while undergoing cancer treatment. Now that the hockey season is over Mark has come home to relax and heal on the off season and spend some time with his mom but Sandra has kept her health from Mark and he's about to have the wind knocked out of him in more ways than one.
First off I have to mention that this book is part of Seduced by the Game Cancer Charity Collection. All proceeds will be donated to support cancer research and patient care. More information may be found at: http://www.seducedbythegame.com/ each novella in this series supports a charity of choice by the author, which I love! Jaymee has done it again with another realistic love story that pulls at your heartstrings and feels so down to earth and three lead characters. Iris is such a strong female lead who's had a rough upbringing that has shaped her career choices and dedication to friends. Mark hasn't been able to get over his first love and hasn't been able to trust anyone with his heart. I loved this twist with the female breaking off the engagement and having to try and win back him back. Sandra, oh man I loved her character and completely understood her motivations. 5 Stars for Home Ice Advantage by Jaymee Jacobs
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First off I have to mention that this book is part of Seduced by the Game Cancer Charity Collection. All proceeds will be donated to support cancer research and patient care. More information may be found at: http://www.seducedbythegame.com/ each novella in this series supports a charity of choice by the author, which I love! Jaymee has done it again with another realistic love story that pulls at your heartstrings and feels so down to earth and three lead characters. Iris is such a strong female lead who's had a rough upbringing that has shaped her career choices and dedication to friends. Mark hasn't been able to get over his first love and hasn't been able to trust anyone with his heart. I loved this twist with the female breaking off the engagement and having to try and win back him back. Sandra, oh man I loved her character and completely understood her motivations. 5 Stars for Home Ice Advantage by Jaymee Jacobs
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August 23, 2016
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November 9, 2015
Rating: 3.5*
Second chances.
Mark and Iris were together and engaged before their careers took them in different directions. Mark is a professional ice hockey player who moves wherever his contract takes him, while Iris is a social worker who needs to stay in the same place to be able to make a difference. When Mark's mother becomes really sick, Iris steps in to support the woman who took her under her wing and treated her like a daughter. While Mark's mother hides the truth of the extent of her illness from Mark, Iris' compassion shines through.
While I loved the relationship between Mark and his mother, Sandra and Iris and Sandra, I didn't feel the spark between Mark and Iris. It felt a safe relationship between the two of them. It was, though, a fascinating story with lovely characters.
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Second chances.
Mark and Iris were together and engaged before their careers took them in different directions. Mark is a professional ice hockey player who moves wherever his contract takes him, while Iris is a social worker who needs to stay in the same place to be able to make a difference. When Mark's mother becomes really sick, Iris steps in to support the woman who took her under her wing and treated her like a daughter. While Mark's mother hides the truth of the extent of her illness from Mark, Iris' compassion shines through.
While I loved the relationship between Mark and his mother, Sandra and Iris and Sandra, I didn't feel the spark between Mark and Iris. It felt a safe relationship between the two of them. It was, though, a fascinating story with lovely characters.
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November 5, 2015
Ms. Jacobs has written a wonderful hockey romance! I found myself totally committed to the main couple. They worked on so many levels. You could feel the love they had for each other. The supporting characters were top-notch and realistic. The plot was tight, the dialog sharp, and the romance tender and sweet. This book is part of a cancer charity collection with all proceeds from Home Ice Advantage going to The Mario Lemieux Foundation. There is no down side to Home Ice Advantage at all. Pick up your copy today! You'll have a great romance to enjoy while you're helping in the battle against cancer.
November 4, 2015
True Love is never easy, but sometimes you can't hide from it. Jaymee Jacobs did a fabulous job of weaving a story of such a True Love. Her story had all the best in romance...Hometown Hero, Girl next door, Renewed Love, Family support...It has it all!
I have received a free ARC from the author in exchange for an honest review.
I have received a free ARC from the author in exchange for an honest review.
October 28, 2015
Another great book!
Jaymee did another awesome job!!! This book is so great! I love the story and the characters in her story!!! This is the second in this series and I can't wait for the next one!!!
Jaymee did another awesome job!!! This book is so great! I love the story and the characters in her story!!! This is the second in this series and I can't wait for the next one!!!
December 24, 2015
I couldn't quite get into this one. There was nothing bad about it, it just fell flat for me. It felt unfinished at the end too.
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