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Alexei

(Chicago Blaze #5)

Brenda Rothert (Goodreads Author)

4.21 · Rating details · 271 ratings · 80 reviews

Alexei

I guess the party’s over—for now.
When I wake up in the hospital after a DUI car crash, my new NHL team owner gives me an ultimatum – get sober or get packed for the minor leagues. So I talk the talk and go to rehab. I plan to breeze through, get sprung in 30 days or less and hit the road with my new team, the Chicago Blaze. All I have to do is charm my attractive, ...more

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Feb 01, 2020 Lizette Criscitiello-Diaz rated it it was amazing

Alexei is a book.we have all been eagerly anticipating. Brenda from page one you keep us on the edge of our seats with this hot hockey alpha. He is broken and gritty but Graysen is his perfect counterpart. We get so many beautiful moments in this book, and I can't wait for more stories in the Chicago Blaze.

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Feb 04, 2020 Irene rated it it was amazing · review of another edition

Shelves: feb-arc, romance, arc-promo, enjoying-this-series, sporting-hero, must-review, great-series

4.5 stars

Alexei by Brenda Rothert is such a good read.

I enjoyed the storyline, it's well written, entertaining from start to end and I found myself turning the pages late into the night.

I loved watching Alexei and Graysen come together, I enjoyed their relationship and I respected the way they were able to work through past hurts and support each other to a healthier mind space.
These two belonged together, I was very happy they got their happily ever after.

Alexei is a wonderful addition to the ...more

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Feb 12, 2020 Kristiej rated it did not like it · review of another edition

Shelves: boring, very-short-story, sports-romance, hockey

I've read a lot of this authors books and before I started doing this review I glanced at previous stars I've given and the vast majority have been pretty good with only the occasional lower grade. Sadly this particular book is the lowest I've ever given. For me this one is a real stinker. I found very little character development and no sizzle between Alexei, the hero and Greyson the heroine.

This is the fifth book in this series about a fictional pro hockey team, the Chicago Blaze. We've ...more

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Feb 01, 2020 Jennifer rated it it was amazing · review of another edition

Shelves: books-ive-reviewed, arc-books-completed, brenda-rothert, chicago-blaze

I think the thing I enjoy the most about the books by this author, is that her characters aren't perfect. They have real problems, and that makes them seem more real, easier to relate to. That's the case with this book, with Alexei and Graysen. To me, I think it makes this a much better book, than the ones whose characters seem so absolutely perfect!

From the outside, Alexei seems to have the perfect life. I mean, he is a player in the NHL. But underneath, he has a problem, even if he can't see ...more

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Feb 03, 2020 Elizabeth rated it really liked it · review of another edition

Shelves: eram, sports, arc

Confession time: I have consistently enjoyed Ms Rothert’s Chicago Blaze series, but I wasn’t sure how I felt about Alexei being a hero. I was even less sure about the idea of his therapist being his romantic leading lady.

I should have known better and known to trust Ms Rothert to deliver a thoughtful book that respected Alexei’s journey, Graysen’s role in that journey, and the blossoming relationship between to two.

What I’ve seen of Alexei in previous books, I didn’t really like. The glimpses ...more

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Feb 03, 2020 FunUndertheCovers rated it it was amazing · review of another edition

This story was both romantic as well as moving. Alexei is the rebellious partying brother of our Chicago Blaze team captain Anton. Alexei lives life on the edge and parties as if there is no tomorrow. His athletic ability has come too easily for him and now he is about to pay the piper. Graysen is a therapist at the rehab center where Alexei is sent to complete a sobriety program as well physical therapy so that he may come clean and earn the right to play on his brother's team. No one knew that ...more

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Feb 03, 2020 Jessica rated it it was amazing · review of another edition

This one is a different romance story from your typical man meets woman. These two meet as patient and doctor. But they don’t technically start a physical relationship until months later. The emotional relationship start date is a bit fuzzy. You make the call.

Alexei and Graysen are perfect for each other. Alexei ends up in rehab and does a 180 with his life. For the better. He respects her when she draws a line in the sand. These two are a very supportive unit.
Oh and the scenes with Anton and ...more

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Feb 10, 2020 Jody rated it it was amazing · review of another edition

Shelves: contemporary, m-f, recurring-series, starting-over, sports-romance, opposites-attract, addictions, forbidden-romance

After meeting Alexei Petrov in his brother Anton’s book I knew his story was going to be intense...and it definitely was. In dealing with his sex and alcohol addictions some hard truths were revealed throughout the story that kept readers on a rollercoaster ride of emotions. Alexei may start off with a carefree attitude about his kind of fun, but when his career and his future are put in jeopardy he knows he must put in some hard work to truly reach HEA. Along the way he has his strong-willed After meeting Alexei Petrov in his brother Anton’s book I knew his story was going to be intense...and it definitely was. In dealing with his sex and alcohol addictions some hard truths were revealed throughout the story that kept readers on a rollercoaster ride of emotions. Alexei may start off with a carefree attitude about his kind of fun, but when his career and his future are put in jeopardy he knows he must put in some hard work to truly reach HEA. Along the way he has his strong-willed counselor Greyson giving him the strength to deal with his past while keeping their burgeoning attraction on the back burner.

Alexei is always the life of the party...and getting more and more out of control. The night he crashes into a barn, discovers he’s way over the legal limit, and loses his place on his hockey team because of severe injuries is an eye-opening experience that means the party’s over. It’s off to rehab for him, rehab for his body and mind, and while there he learns things about himself that make him a better man in the end. It’s a journey that’s difficult, and Alexei doesn’t always sound heroic, but by the end he’s accepted his imperfections and made amends to those who needed it. Alexei is clearly a charmer at the start but has used those charms for far too long to keep his real feelings at bay, with him facing the truth about himself though I found him at his most attractive and he slowly endeared himself to me with each turn of the page.

Greyson Wells is a cool, calm, collected heroine who’s a great support to others which leaves her heart open to pain. After a childhood dealing with her father’s issues, and now her mothers, she’s closed herself off. She may not be interested in relationships right now, but the moment she meets Alexei her heart starts to race. She knows it’s wrong though and early on set boundaries to keep his recovery in the forefront of their actions. They lean on each other as friends, but nothing more is acted on until months later which left me counting down the chapters until they finally crossed that line...and at times it slowed the story down to a crawl. Despite that small quibble I liked this heroine. She was smart, honest, and didn’t take crap from Alexei, she made him think and forced him to stop laughing off life. She pushed him and I was cheering her on as she helped him become a better man.

The issue of addiction takes up a large part of this story and the author definitely didn’t sugarcoat things. She depicted characters with vivid realism, imperfections and all. Alexei’s therapy group were an intriguing blend with some individuals you’re clearly meant to like and know will succeed while some will stay stuck in a dangerous cycle. These scenes are intense at times and it’s where a lot of interactions occur between Alexei and Greyson as they slowly become friends. They both open up their hearts and it’s a sweet foundation for their much later romance. It’s a romance that’s ultimately a slow burn, one that I wished had progressed faster, but one that was steeped in realism and that needed to move slowly in order to flourish. I enjoyed seeing Anton, and Mia again too, and how much he clearly loves his brother and their reconnection warmed my heart. From the first page to the last this was a book that captivated me while introducing readers to a man made all the more admirable for embracing his imperfections. It’s about acceptance and unconditional love, and though not much hockey is played, it’s a fine addition to the Chicago Blaze series! ...more

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Feb 05, 2020 Misty (Reds Romance Reviews) rated it it was amazing · review of another edition

Alexei Petrov has a problem, but he doesn't want to admit it. He loves to drink, spend his evenings with beautiful ladies vying for his attention, and he does it often... too often. He for one thinks there is nothing wrong with blowing off a little steam and enjoying himself, but one night his enjoyment gets a little out of hand and he finds himself waking up in a hospital bed with no recollection of the night before. Now not only is his body paying the price, but he is also about to lose his Alexei Petrov has a problem, but he doesn't want to admit it. He loves to drink, spend his evenings with beautiful ladies vying for his attention, and he does it often... too often. He for one thinks there is nothing wrong with blowing off a little steam and enjoying himself, but one night his enjoyment gets a little out of hand and he finds himself waking up in a hospital bed with no recollection of the night before. Now not only is his body paying the price, but he is also about to lose his job, that is unless he agrees to go to a treatment program and get himself back on the straight and narrow.

It seems easy enough to do, he'll be a good boy do the program, and be back on the ice in no time. But then he meets his counselor and he realizes he may have just signed up for far more than he bargained for! She is beautiful, pushes his boundaries, and truly sees the man underneath the jersey, and that is a little more scary than he cares to admit. For the first time in his life he feels like he has met someone who understands and accepts him for who he really is... but she pushes him away at every turn because them being together is wrong on so many levels. But he is a determined man, one that really wants the girl, and he will do anything to win her heart!

Alexei is a moving tale of new beginnings, healing old wounds, and embracing love. This one took me by surprise a little, while it had the expected steamy side to it, it also a deep emotional punch to it too, at times the words stole my breath. The pain these characters carried could easily be felt, their addictions or associations with addiction lead them down similar paths, and ultimately united them. Both caring for one another, but knowing that care could lead them down a dangerous path, one that could cost them deeply, or reward them with something they both craved dearly. Watching these two fight their hearts and minds and try to keep things strictly business was a little torturous on the heart, but totally worth it in the end. I absolutely adored these characters, the story they had to tell was enlightening, heartfelt, humorous, and passionate... a story I loved every single second of! Highly recommend!!

I requested an advanced copy of this title from the publisher, and I am voluntarily leaving my honest opinion. ...more

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Feb 07, 2020 Cyndi Becker rated it it was amazing · review of another edition

I always get that giddy feeling when I see start a new Chicago Blaze story and with Alexei, there was a frisson of excitement to see how this bad boy and self-imposed black sheep of the family would fall into the fold of the Blaze.

Alexei has hit the proverbial rock bottom, without even knowing he needed to. He's confronted with the fact that out of a job unless he gets clean. He certain he's not really an addict, he just likes to party. It's only in getting clean that he can look back and see I always get that giddy feeling when I see start a new Chicago Blaze story and with Alexei, there was a frisson of excitement to see how this bad boy and self-imposed black sheep of the family would fall into the fold of the Blaze.

Alexei has hit the proverbial rock bottom, without even knowing he needed to. He's confronted with the fact that out of a job unless he gets clean. He certain he's not really an addict, he just likes to party. It's only in getting clean that he can look back and see how his actions indicate there was something driving him to drink. Therapy is the best thing that could have happened to him, and meeting Greyson, his in treatment therapist, allows him to see things much more clearly and provides the opportunity to fall in love.

I loved this story for both the honest portrait of addiction and recovery, and of two people so unaware they found their person in each other. Rothert handles the scenario by injecting the story with a "forbidden" aspect as Greyson is forced to deny her attraction to her patient. But Alexei will have none of that, he's feeling something he's never felt before and he's not convinced that his recovery is jeopardized by a relationship and their connection is beyond simple attraction. In fact, who could be better for him?

There's a bit of drama in the therapy group, but there's also incredible friendships formed as well. One thing I loved is that they were perfectly balanced to provide each other with clarity and what the other person needed. I just really liked both characters. I thought they were immensely likable and deserved happiness. Both characters experience personal growth and their togetherness made me happy.

It's a long circuitous path for Alexei, but the second line of the Chicago Blaze just got an injection of pure heart. He ends up right where he belonged, closer to his family and in love with life. And Greyson finds a man who provides her the much needed emotional support and protection, and membership in a family that deserves her loyalty and love. 5 Stars and recommendation!!

*I received a copy of this book in exchange for an honest review* ...more

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Feb 12, 2020 Luisa Rivas rated it it was amazing · review of another edition

As I’ve been reading this series, I’ve often wondered if there would be a book about Alexei. He’s mentioned a lot, as he’s Anton’s twin, and he’s been portrayed as a very talented hockey player, but with drinking problems. He’s often embroiled in some fight, always related to his drinking, so I was glad to finally read his story.

I loved that the problems in his relation with Anton are presented, so we get into it deeply. Anton is hard-working and methodical, we saw that in his book. He didn’t As I’ve been reading this series, I’ve often wondered if there would be a book about Alexei. He’s mentioned a lot, as he’s Anton’s twin, and he’s been portrayed as a very talented hockey player, but with drinking problems. He’s often embroiled in some fight, always related to his drinking, so I was glad to finally read his story.

I loved that the problems in his relation with Anton are presented, so we get into it deeply. Anton is hard-working and methodical, we saw that in his book. He didn’t get the natural ability for hockey like his twin Alexei did, so he made up for it in hard work. I had read that he resented Alexei for having the natural ability but wasting it by drinking and partying too much. Now in this book, we read the other side of the coin!

In this book, Alexei partied too much and ended up in the hospital. He was also released from his hockey team. The owner of Anton’s hockey team, the Chicago Blaze, makes him an offer he can’t refuse; if he fixes his drinking problem, he can join his team. With no other choice but to get into rehab, he goes unwillingly. He just doesn’t believe he has a drinking problem, it’s just that he likes to party, right?

In therapy, he makes new discoveries, finds a lot of hidden truths in his soul, he finds friends, and he finds love. It’s a beautiful love story and I loved his girl.

Dr. Graysen Wells is the daughter of addicts. Her experience is what took her in the route of counseling addicts to help them overcome their habits. She’s very guarded with her heart and has a conflict falling in love with a patient.

The author’s treatment of Alexei’s addiction and Graysen’s heart is delicate and beautiful. Alexei’s negation of his problem feels real, and Graysen’s kind and giving heart feels just like what Alexei needed. This couple was made for each other and there was a lot of caring and consideration between both. As always, I love this author’s stories because there’s a little bit of angst with a lot of love and sweetness. In this case, there’s a little darkness because of the subject theme and it added spice to a lovely story. ...more

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Feb 04, 2020 Erin Lewis rated it it was amazing · review of another edition

5 star Review Alexei (Chicago Blaze #5) by Brenda Rothert

Although this is the fifth book in the series, it is a stand alone and it is not necessary to have read the previous books. However, do yourselves a favour if you haven’t read them and one click.

Alexei is so swoon worthy, perhaps because there is so much more to him than just being a bad boy hockey player. His strength and determination in overcoming his self inflicted injuries as well as his addiction was inspiring.

I freely admit to 5 star Review Alexei (Chicago Blaze #5) by Brenda Rothert

Although this is the fifth book in the series, it is a stand alone and it is not necessary to have read the previous books. However, do yourselves a favour if you haven’t read them and one click.

Alexei is so swoon worthy, perhaps because there is so much more to him than just being a bad boy hockey player. His strength and determination in overcoming his self inflicted injuries as well as his addiction was inspiring.

I freely admit to numerous snort worthy, laugh out moments whilst reading and I was riveted from the first to the last page.

Brenda Rothert has written a story that you cannot help but become invested in. There were times I laughed and times I cried and on a few occasions I wanted to scream in frustration. However through our it all there was a feeling of hope, strength, and determination in facing down situations that might well knock others out.

This is at times an emotional roller coaster of a read as Alexei and his group at the Rehab centre for substance abuse, are forced to face the harsh realities of their addiction.

Dr. Graysen Wells was the perfect heroine for Alexei, her kind, compassionate and beautiful heart was exactly what he needed and deserved; not to mention her tough love.

Initially Alexei expects to sail through his rehab, just planning to tell his therapist what she wants to hear, but Graysen really challenges him to look deep inside and what he finds certainly opens his eyes to a lot of emotions. It also surprisingly opens his heart to a possible relationship.

Graysen knows the smart thing to do would be to keep things professional and yet she has a hard time ignoring the feelings that Alexei beings to the surface.

Ms. Rothert has written a story that is thought provoking and challenges us as readers. It was extremely well written and she certainly tackled the issues of addiction and rehab with dignity.
I cannot wait for the next book in the Chicago Blaze series. ...more

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Feb 08, 2020 Dotti Elrick rated it liked it · review of another edition

3.5 Stars
It was OK.
This was a slow burn/forbidden romance.
Most of Alexei and Graysen’s story takes place while he is in rehab. The patients and his therapist. There is attraction on both parts from the very beginning. But never acted on.
Alexei’s partying has finally landed him in serious trouble. Injured and released from his team, his only hope of salvaging his career is to complete the rehab treatment. He’s forced to take a long hard look into his life, and slowly peels away the layers to ...more

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Feb 04, 2020 Jo - •.★Reading Is My Bliss★.• rated it really liked it

Alexei knows he has really hit rock bottom and run out of chances when he wakes up in hospital after being in a medically induced coma for 72 hours. He is on the verge of losing everything he has worked so hard for in his NFL hockey career as well as the respect of his brother Anton. His actions could have life changing consequences if he doesn’t do something about his lifestyle now.

He agrees to go to rehab and deal with not just his drinking but the reasons behind his behaviour. He has always ...more

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Feb 08, 2020 Caroline F rated it really liked it · review of another edition

Shelves: arc, forbidden, dual-pov, sports-romance, rare20

This was a super story, which dug deep into addiction and how it affects everyone in the addict's life.

"We're clearly incompatible, but I can't deny she's attractive, in a sexy librarian kind of way."

Alexei Petrov is a well-known good-time guy. He loves to have fun - drinking, women and hockey. Unfortunately, one fun night leads to him in a coma. On waking, he finds out that his career is on the line and the only way to redeem it is by going into rehab.

"The therapist in me thinks his ...more

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Feb 05, 2020 Diane Lynch rated it it was amazing · review of another edition

Brenda Rothert’s Alexei (Chicago Blaze #5) has an epic comeback. Alexei Petrov is the brother of Chicago Blaze captain Anton (Chicago Blaze #1). Anton didn’t paint a pretty picture of Alexei. After DUI car crash, Alexei is released from the Comets. Blaze team owner, Oliver Durand, offers Alexei the opportunity to play for the Blaze contingent on cleaning up his act, entering rehab, and healing his injuries. Alexei didn’t plan on his feeling for his rehab group leader Dr. Graysen Wells. This ...more

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Feb 04, 2020 Jackie Wright rated it it was amazing · review of another edition

Alexei is book 5 in the Chicago Blaze Series but it can certainly be read as a stand-alone and its a must read for all lovers of hockey romance as well as romance lovers.
Brenda Rothert has given us an emotional roller coaster that will make you smile, have you shearing a tear and at times have you screaming at your e-reader. Alexei is a beautifully written love story that touched me on so many levels, I was captivated by Alexei and his group at the rehab centre and I found myself hoping and ...more

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Feb 10, 2020 Joelle rated it really liked it · review of another edition

Shelves: handsome, chemistry, contemporary, friends, new-author, read-books-over-a-lifetime, bad-boy-romance, challenges, kindle-read, reviewed

This was a first time author for us and we have to say that our first time read by them was quite enjoyable.

We enjoyed the story it was heart felt and engaging and had character's that were all flawed.This story had a serious under- tone and had it's character's living with some sort of addiction some owning it and others others refusing to face their reality just yet.

Alexei was one of those cocky bad boys that never thought about much more than his next party and next willing women until a ...more

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Feb 10, 2020 Tracey rated it really liked it · review of another edition

I knew going into this book that I would be meeting a man at a crossroads. Because Alexei Petrov has been the proverbial bad boy of hockey, leaving a trail of bad behavior that his brother and his team has had to clean up. But now it's time for him to deal with his demons. Forced to enter rehab or lose the opportunity to play hockey, Alexei is about the start down a road of both discovery and recovery.

Grayson Wells has her work cut out for her. Faced with a man that doesn't want to admit that he ...more

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Feb 05, 2020 Mari rated it really liked it · review of another edition

Alexei is probably one the most serious themes tackled in the Blazes series dealing with addiction and alcoholics. If you've followed along we know Alexei is Anton's brother. He's been an excessive partier and drinker always in trouble. This time he hit rock bottom he crashed into a barn was in a coma and hurt himself. His team released him and the owner of the Chicago Blaze gave him a second chance if he completes rehab and gets back in shape plus stays sober. I have to note Alexei's kinda ...more

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Feb 06, 2020 Bookgasms Book Blog rated it it was amazing · review of another edition

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The life of a professional hockey player is one of privilege and decadence. And Alexei Petrov has certainly lived his life to the fullest. In excess. And after almost killing himself by driving drunk, the only way he’ll be able to continue to play the sport he loves is if he goes to rehab. How hard can it be, right? He can stop anytime—he’s not an addict or an alcoholic.

Too bad he’s in denial.

Alexei is the story of a man who’s a bit broken and while on his path to recovery, discovers the perfect ...more

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Feb 11, 2020 Gin rated it really liked it

Wow! This was an emotional story with a serious storyline that I was not expecting. Addiction, rehab and recovery. I certainly didn’t think this would be the sexy Russian’s story but party boy Alexei really pulled a big one when his partying ways landed him in the hospital with serious injuries. He finds he’s out of a job and may never play again. Yikes! He is also forced to admit to his drinking problem and go into a rehab program if he wants a chance to play again. His tough as nails rehab ...more

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Feb 05, 2020 Kim rated it it was amazing · review of another edition

Brenda Rothert, to me, is the queen of taking normal, clichéd topics and turning them into romantic masterpieces. There are a lot of books featuring pro male athletes (or any man in a position of power) falling in love with women who, technically, work for/with them out in the world. “Alexei,” though, is a bit more intense.

He’s a pro hockey player; she’s his sobriety therapist. Rothert takes ultra-sensitive topics, hand-holds her readers through unfathomable and incredibly complex journeys with ...more

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Feb 09, 2020 Jennifer Pierson rated it it was amazing · review of another edition

Alexei is a crazy amazing story about two flawed people with read problems. See, he (Alexei) thinks he has life by the tail, except he has a problem which is destroying things little by little until he has no choice but to get sober since he's been given an ultimatum after a HUGE mistake. He has to, or the owner of his new hockey team will send him down to the minors in hockey, and he really isn't having any of that. He checks himself into rehab, and comes face to face with Greysen who becomes a ...more

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Feb 08, 2020 Kari Hansen rated it it was amazing · review of another edition

Alexei has always had a reputation of being the life of the party and enjoying women and alcohol to the excesses but he has always refused to acknowledge that while in the beginning it may have been a choice it is now a necessity. When his latest escape finds him about to lose the hockey career he values about all else he agrees to go into rehab just to please others but his counselor is not about to let that happen.

Graysen is a woman who is determined to use her past to help other. She is drawn ...more

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Feb 03, 2020 Chris rated it really liked it · review of another edition

If you love hockey and you love romance then you should check out Alexei! It is not just your average hockey romance story since most of it takes place in an alcohol rehab center but that is what I like best about this story. It is unique and puts our hot alpha hockey man, Alexei in a vulnerable situation where he has to come to terms with why he is living his life this way and he also needs to take responsibility for his mistakes. What he didn’t expect to find through his journey was this ...more

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Feb 04, 2020 Amber - TBR Book Blog rated it it was amazing · review of another edition

I MIGHT have read this book from start to finish at work (don't tell)! I was THAT into Alexei and his story! First off, Brenda Rothert is one of my go-to authors! I know that I will read an AMAZING story once I open the cover (or tap on the cover on my Kindle) of any of her stories. Plus, I love sports stories - even hockey which I know less than nothing about. And a wounded male lead character? I'm SOLD! And Alexei did not disappoint.

You do not read to the other books in the Chicago Blaze ...more

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Feb 07, 2020 Jenifer rated it it was amazing · review of another edition

Shelves: really-liked-4-5, standalone-but-in-series, sports-hockey, a-team, a-brenda-rothert, shhh-nobody-can-know, doc-not-book, pov-dual, doctors-n-stuff, 2020

There's only one way to go from rock bottom
The road up from rock bottom is a hard bumpy climb. Seeing big tough hockey stud realize how vulnerable he is and get his therapist to actually gain some insight into her own demons was very touching. They support and compliment each other perfectly. And try to see a future together, if possible. Not just recovering from alcohol but recovering- or discovering - their best life.
I had the same problem with this book as I do with all Brenda Rothert books: ...more

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Feb 03, 2020 Becky Claxon rated it it was amazing · review of another edition

I love this Chicago Blaze series. Alexei and Anton are twins from Russia. Alexei has always been the bad boy and getting into trouble. When he gets himself into some real trouble, he has to go to rehab. This is where he meets his therapist, Graysen. I wasn’t crazy about Alexei in past books, but I was glad to see another side to him in this book. I have always heard that many people have to hit rock bottom before they get help. Alexei hit his bottom and found some truths about himself he never ...more

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