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Ice Daddy

(Boston Brawlers #2)

June Winters

3.94 · Rating details · 804 ratings · 73 reviews

Once upon a time, Boston's best player scored -- and never even knew it.

Can bad boys become good daddies?

Nashville nursing student Paige McMillan only wanted to get over a cheating ex. But a few sinful hours with a tall, muscular bad boy left the good girl with a lifetime of responsibility -- and no idea who her adorable daughter's father really is.

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Feb 03, 2018 Joan Neal rated it it was ok

Okay.

If you like Insta love, and less than 5 days in each other's company. To little time together before proposing or accepting a proposal to tell if it was real love. Especially found this irresponsible because a baby was involved. I liked her other hockey books, but not this one. ...more

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Feb 27, 2020 Maggie Whitworth rated it it was amazing

❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️
💋💋💋

Paige and Lance are great together.
Your heart just melts at his baby reaction , who would have guessed.

Great read, very enjoyable.

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Feb 01, 2018 Crissy rated it liked it

This is the first book I've read from this author so I was excited to read her work. It turned out to be an okay read. The characters were likable, but I did not feel any type of chemistry between Paige and Lance at all. The only thing that seemed believable was the one night stand that lead to the pregnancy. To me this is a story that can be read just to say I read it or just to pass time. However, at the same time I think this book would be great for readers who like over the top insta-love, r ...more

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Jun 03, 2018 Kristiej rated it really liked it

Shelves: hockey, sports-romance, good-guy-hero

I’m not sure how it came about that I picked this book up, probably through Book Bub or something. But however it was, I kind of forgot about it. But now that we are knee deep into hockey playoffs, I thought I needed to get some hockey romances in and while going through my hockey romance books came across this one. I’ve never read anything by this author and hadn’t heard any buzz so I was going into this book blind.

Sometimes blind is good as this turned out to be quite an enjoyable read, so muc I’m not sure how it came about that I picked this book up, probably through Book Bub or something. But however it was, I kind of forgot about it. But now that we are knee deep into hockey playoffs, I thought I needed to get some hockey romances in and while going through my hockey romance books came across this one. I’ve never read anything by this author and hadn’t heard any buzz so I was going into this book blind.

Sometimes blind is good as this turned out to be quite an enjoyable read, so much so I just purchased the first book and paid more than I usually do for an ebook. It was still a lot less than a print book so all is well.

Lance is the hero of the book. He’s one of the best players in the NHL as well as being mighty fine to look upon. Because of these factors, he doesn’t have any trouble finding women who are willing to do more than just look upon. While many of the women have been forgettable, there is one in particular he remembers and whenever the team plays in this particular city, he goes to the bar he met her at hoping lightning will strike twice and he will see her again. They only exchanged first names so there is no way for Lance to contact her.

And there is no way for her to contact Lance. Paige was still hurting from a cheating ex the night they met. She was NOT a one night stand kind of girl but between her girlfriend telling her that was exactly what she needed to try and heal because of her ex and being charmed by Lance’s really cheesy pick-up lines, and they were bad, so bad they were hilarious, she just went for it. She left the next morning while he was in the shower and the only thing she knew about him was that he was big, traveled around with other big, good looking guys and was Lance from Boston. She finds him quite by happenstance when her father shows her a video he took at a hockey game of her daughter and Vance.

Yep, their one night stand had repercussions.

When Lance and Paige finally reconnect, he’s delighted to have found her after years of searching. He’s also discombobulated to find out he’s a father. But because he’s a good man, he steps up to the plate right away and bonds very quickly with his young daughter.
It’s not a lengthy book at 209 pages and I was able to read it fairly quickly. And I liked it quite a bit. Both Paige and Lance are good, decent, and likeable characters. It’s not chock full of angst and that’s just the kind I was in the mood for when I read this book. I enjoyed it so much I purchased the first book in the series to read.
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Feb 05, 2018 Iwona rated it liked it

This book was a really quick read. If you love a secret baby, sports and second chance book then you’ve found it. Lance and Paige meet one night and she takes off without any information. When she tries to find him all her effort falls short. Time passes and Paige sees him on TV and realizes who he is. Lance needs to clean up his act what better way than with a baby you’ve never meet. A ready made family. But can they make it work? After all it was only one night. I read this book voluntarily fo ...more

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Jan 30, 2018 ☆☆Hannah☆☆ rated it really liked it

I was given an ARC copy of this.

This was another great read. I read another book by her and it was great too. I was surprised by how well he handled the news. I was happy because normally things like that will get dragged out. I was really happy that everything worked out in the end. They both deserved it.

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May 13, 2018 Karen rated it it was amazing

I'd like to take a star off review for the name of this book. It almost was a pass for me. It seemed cheesy. The cover made up for it.

Story not original but done pretty nice. It had supernatural elements but that put it in fairy-tale and Lance was typical good guy jock. It's pure escapism. Loved it. ...more

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Dec 04, 2018 Nicole Kleffner rated it it was amazing

Shelves: romance, sports

Swoon!!! Lance!!! He was such a amazing guy!!!

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Feb 07, 2018 ❤ Romance Novel Junkie ❤ rated it liked it

Shelves: contemporary-romance, favorite-piercing, athletes-sports, sports-romance

This was my first book by June Winters. I was looking for a new hockey romance book when I was offered the opportunity to review this book, so of course, I jumped at the chance. Overall, it was an okay read for me. It wasn't bad. I read the whole book and relatively quickly, but it lacked...something. And I felt like the relationship between the H and h was rushed. And seeing how the book was only 60,000 words, there was an opportunity to stretch it out some more. Will I read more books by this ...more

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Nov 25, 2018 Sigrid Olldag rated it did not like it

Superficial. Cheesy. So unrealistic it's ridiculous. ...more

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Feb 01, 2018 Marsha rated it really liked it

A sweet (and at times sexy) second chance romance. (Though their first chance wasn't really a chance at all since it was a one night stand.) Two years after a one night stand (a rebound for her and a out of town fling for him,) the couple find each other again. Only knowing each other's first names and what city they were from, they had no way to contact each other. She has a bit of a surprise for him when they do meet up (which happened to be a crazy chance meeting.)

I enjoyed the story itself, A sweet (and at times sexy) second chance romance. (Though their first chance wasn't really a chance at all since it was a one night stand.) Two years after a one night stand (a rebound for her and a out of town fling for him,) the couple find each other again. Only knowing each other's first names and what city they were from, they had no way to contact each other. She has a bit of a surprise for him when they do meet up (which happened to be a crazy chance meeting.)

I enjoyed the story itself, and the characters for the most part, but there were a few things about them that had a negative impact on me. Him: Well, I didn't really have any problems with him other than he seemed a little slow on the uptake at times. Not in a dumb or ignorant way, but a couple times he came across as a little immature for his age, or even naive. Nothing major. Her: While she gave the impression she 'wasn't after his money' or anything like that, she was constantly commenting about him being this big famous (and rich) professional hockey player. It made it feel like his financial status meant more to her than she was letting on. Another thing I had a problem with was how quickly her feelings changed. Possible SPOILER ALERT: One minute she was wanting to take things slow with him and get to know each other, then he asks her to move with him and she says 'Yes' before he even finishes asking. And this was after just two days of knowing him. (Once being the night of the one night stand two years prior.) Various things like that., yet she always managed to make it seem like it was his fault in one way or another. I liked that she seemed like a strong young woman raising a child and working hard to get the bills paid all on her own, but once she found out who her baby daddy was, her behavior changed.

Other than those character 'flaws' I really liked the book. (Of course I love all things hockey related.) Plus it has a little child that always adds to the 'Awww' moments. :D The story flowed smoothly. It read quickly and easily. It alternates POV's between his and hers. There are a few sex scenes. This is book two in a series but can be read as a stand alone without any problems. Book one features a different couple... though we get some glimpses of them in this book.

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Feb 03, 2018 The Mysterious Reader rated it it was amazing

I’ve only read one book by June Winters before It was Forbidden Puck and it was wonderful based on that experience I grabbed Ice Daddy as soon as I saw it. No surprises here. It was equally good. I’m not going to summarize it as the publisher’s blurb does a perfectly decent job. Frankly, it’s ending is of course predictable but that doesn’t matter because the route taken to get to that end is simply superb. The lead characters here, Paige and Lance - and their surrounding friends - are actually ...more

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Feb 11, 2019 Simoné rated it it was ok

Paige and Lance meet one night after Paige goes out to mend a broken heart. They have a one night stand but neither can forget the other, both for different reasons. Lance can't forget the girl that he spent one night with and Paige can't forget the guy because she ends up having his baby. Fast forward two years and a chance encounter has them both back in each others lives.
I'm all for the insta love kind of trope but this book took things to a whole new level. Barely a day after seeing each ot ...more

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Jan 30, 2018 Emily (Mrs B's Books) rated it really liked it

Shelves: adult, arc, contemporary, romance, sports, 2018, hiddengems

**My thanks to the author for providing me with a free copy for an honest review**

This is an author that is new to me and i will certainly be reading more from this author in the future.

Paige is a strong woman struggling to raise her daughter as a single mother after a one night stand in which she only knew that he was Lance from Boston.

Lance is a professional hockey player and is unable to forget the woman he met two years ago and every time that he goes back to her city he goes back to the pla ...more

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Feb 29, 2020 The Weekly Romance rated it liked it

Shelves: hannah-read

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Okay so parts of this book were cute but others were really cringey. Also, this is a sequel to the book Forbidden Puck. Okay so I thought the story was cute and it was a quick easy read and pretty entertaining. Also I liked seeing this redeeming moment for Lance because the last book really made him the villain and he kind was the worst so at least this one make him seem like a better human. So on the flip side, the relationship between Lan ...more

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Nov 22, 2019 Jenn rated it liked it

Eh

First the coincidences are just so beyond unlikely. He subconsciously knew he had a kid and kept going back to the bar? A 15 month old that starts playing hockey with no encouragement and then randomly connects with her father at a game? I mean some of this stuff was just beyond and it seriously affected the believability of the whole book.

Next its insta love and a proposal only days after reconnecting? I just don't see it or find it any more believable than a nursery that's constructed in on ...more

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Feb 02, 2018 BP34 rated it really liked it

When Paige decided to nurse her broken heart with a one night stand she never dreamed that it would change her life. She gets up the next morning and leaves before he woke up. She left only knowing his first name was Lance and that he lived in Boston. Pregnant and not knowing how to reach him, she raises their daughter alone. Fate brings them back together two years later and they find the chemistry is still there. A roller coaster of emotions as they determine their future options. Plenty of dr ...more

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Feb 06, 2018 KimberlyDawn rated it it was amazing

Ice Daddy is a Secret Baby Hockey Romance. A breakup can suck. But when Paige gets talked into going out, she meets Lance. Paige clears her head and learns that the one night will forever change her life; she got pregnant. But only knowing his first name makes it hard to know where to find him. Two years later Paige and Lance find each other. Lance has been told he needs to change his image, and Paige is about to show Lance just what he's been missing. When he sees her, will this change him fore ...more

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Apr 27, 2018 Kristen Lewendon rated it it was amazing

I find it kind of strange; I’m not really a hockey fan, but apparently I’m a fan of hockey fiction. Ever since I saw him in the previous book, I’ve been waiting for Lance to “get his”. And boy did fate ever get even with him. Lance comes across in this book as cocky yet charmingly, endearingly, sweet. It’s safe to say I pretty much adored him all the way through the book. Paige, on the other hand, didn’t always make me love her. Her motivations are completely understandable, I just wasn’t enamor ...more

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Nov 22, 2019 SUSAN STORM rated it it was amazing

💯 % HEART ❤️ SWOON 🥰MUST READ 📚💜

📚💋Dear Readers

Charming 🤩Heartwarming

Holy Romance ... this is a fairytale reality . Come to life within the pages . The epic moment are swoon worthy for sure . I don’t want to give anything away on this little GEM 💎. It’s a must experience. The scene with Lance at the rink w/ a little fan . Will melt your heart with the twist of fate .

Totally love 💜this Series so far ... I have to say this author gives me a new appreciation for SPORTS romance —
jocks FALLING fo ...more

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Feb 03, 2018 Victoria rated it really liked it

I have to admit that I didn't much like Lance in Ella's and Rader's story so wasn't sure how I'd get on with his story....I now love Lance! He's grown up so much and yes he still makes mistakes, but he owns them and tries to correct them. He can look past the superficial and see deeper, see his hopes and dreams in a way he couldn't before.

I loved his connection with Paige and Irie, his stronger relationship with Ella, Radar and his team mates, it made for very happy reading and I couldn't go to ...more

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Feb 05, 2018 Silvia rated it it was amazing

Lance is a star NHL player for Boston. Paige is a nursing student in Nashville. They meet at a local bar/restaurant after one of his games against the local team. They’re each had some bad experiences with past relationships. But their chemistry was undeniable.
This book actually had a great plot, and excellent characters! Lance completely made my heart melt when he was with Irie! I loved that Paige was strong and did what she had to do for her and Irie.
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Jul 27, 2019 Cole rated it really liked it

Cute story

It’s a quick, whirlwind of a story, but it’s cute. While some of the story is a tad rushed, there’s very little drama or added agony where there could have been (not entirely a bad thing). It’s a tad unbelievable in some areas, but just because likely we have all seen other real life scenarios that don’t go as smooth. It’s a cute, quick and happy read overall. Just don’t expect to get hit with a “that could totally happen” feeling. It’s a cute fairy tale romance.

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Jan 31, 2018 Lori rated it it was amazing

Shelves: arc

**I voluntarily received an Advance Reader Copy of this book.**

This Ice Daddy really has moves, on and off the ice. A one-night stand with an unforgettable woman and this jock is hooked. Little does he know that his cheesy pickup lines had more truth to them than fiction? The souvenir he left behind is the catalyst that united them the second time, and, what binds them together.
I love this story.

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Feb 02, 2018 Tammy rated it really liked it

I liked this second chance romance read. Paige is a nursing student and trying to get over her ex, has a one-night stand with Lance. She ends up pregnant but doesn’t know how to get into contact with Lance, when they see each other a couple of years later, both are shocked. The chemistry is still there, can they find a way to make it work. This was a good read for me. I liked the characters and the story, they end felt a bit rushed however overall, the story is entertaining.

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Feb 02, 2018 Nicole Smith rated it really liked it

Shelves: sports-romance

I really enjoy a good hockey romance. I felt like this was a good one. The moments with Lance and his daughter are just too precious. They really melted my heart. Lance has a lot of growing up in this one to be the man Paige and his daughter need him to be. Seeing Lance maturity from the beginning of the book until the end was one my favorite things about the book. Lance and Paige have explosive chemistry, but do have the connection for a future together?

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Feb 04, 2018 Mary rated it it was amazing

This is so sweet, romantic and entertaining. When Irie sees Lance the first time, that scene is too cute and amazing. Lance is charming, sweet, determined and romantic. Paige is strong, optimistic and responsible. Their one night stand ends with a baby, and 2 people searching for each other. It's an exciting and romantic and so mushy. Add it to your TBR list today.
I received a complimentary copy of this book from Hidden Gems. This is my honest and voluntary opinion of it. ...more

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Mar 30, 2019 Becky Ingram rated it really liked it

Shelves: romance-contemporary, romance-sports, audio-was-good

While I am marking this as a sports romance, none of the action takes place on the rink. Great premise and likeable characters. My only complaint is that for first person narratives there were times when the heroine would be describing the hero as "the athlete" or the "hockey player" during sex scenes and it took me out of the scene a little bit. I think the author was trying to not just use his name or pronouns, but no one thinks or talks like that. Other than that the series was good. ...more

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Feb 01, 2018 Jaime rated it really liked it

Shelves: heac-white, sports, arc, heac-big-city, ku

I really enjoyed this story, especially the way that Paige and Lance were brought back together by their daughter. Their relationship was a great mix of sweet and steamy, though Lance's turnaround in personality felt a bit too compressed. Great story. I love the Brawlers and can't wait to read more about the team and its players in the next story. ...more

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Feb 02, 2018 Faith89 rated it liked it

Shelves: arc-review

ARC received for honest review
Quick read, insta lust/love. secret baby The story started out pretty strong. Somewhere along the way it just became a little bland. There was nothing different from any other secret baby story.Some of the scenes were a little exaggerated. The daddy/daughter scenes were very cute. Overall, it was a good read just not great.

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