Will
broken hearts replace the wedding they dreamed of?
Ryker's heart has space for three things—his family, hockey, and Jacob. As
their wedding grows closer, it seems that nothing can stand in the way of an
idyllic celebration, surrounded by friends and loved ones. But things appear to
be changing; Jacob is forging a future that might take him away from Ryker, and
Ryker alternates between pride and fear when a new man comes into his fiancé's
life. A hockey season from hell has him doubting his life choices, but worse,
he's driving Jacob into another man's arms. How has their perfect life suddenly
gone so wrong?
Life has certainly thrown many twists and turns in Jacob's path. Most of the
goals he’d set for himself as a teenager had to change, but one has remained
constant: finding his heart's desire and marrying him. That aspiration was
reached when Ryker said, "I do." Planning their wedding was meant to
be the best time of their lives, but Jacob unwittingly puts his trust in the
wrong man and finds himself in danger. Is their love strong enough to survive
the fallout?
Don’t miss our reviews of other books in the Owatonna U Hockey series!
For book one, Ryker, click HERE.
For book two, Scott, click HERE.
For book three, Benoit, click HERE.
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Sarah – ☆☆☆☆☆
I’m not a wedding fan. I’m definitely not a Valentine’s Day fan. Even though I
felt committed to reading Ryker and Jacob’s wedding story, I was expecting at
least a little bit of sentimental schmaltz. The darker elements in this story
were a very welcome surprise. I love this book. The books in the three series
leading up to this book have made me laugh, cheer, and sometimes hold my breath
in suspense. This is the only one that has made me ugly cry.
I don’t want to reveal any spoilers. Ryker starts this book as a bit of a
bridezilla who is losing his form on the ice. It’s not Ryker at his best – but
it is definitely Ryker at his most vulnerable. And while Ryker is in full blown
angst mode, Jacob is quietly becoming more and more stressed by the seemingly
impossible demands of his pushy boss.
Jacob has always faded into the background in this series, but this is his
book. He’s wonderful. Like Ryker, we see Jacob at his most vulnerable here. We
also see his dogged resilience.
Brought together by a crisis, this book allows Ryker and Jacob to demonstrate
the strength of their connection without any sentimental schmaltz at all. This
is a beautiful short story and I love the way the author even manages to
mention Jack Campbell-Hayes at the end.
Ruthie – ☆☆☆☆
This is the fifth book in this much loved series – and I would recommend that
you look at the interlinking series (Arizona Raptors and Harrisburg Railers)
and decide where you want to start, there is so much goodness for you to
discover if these hockey romances are new to you. For fans of RJ Scott, there
is an additional treat at the very end, as the Texas series gets a nod too!
Jacob and Ryker are looking forward to their wedding, but with very different
budgets in mind. Jacob is now working in research, and living with Ryker, but
his memories of losing the family farm due to lack of funds makes spending a
fortune on a celebration feel all wrong. Add in a demanding boss wanting Jacob's
attention and Ryker lacking success on the ice, and the men are not in the
happy place that we like to think of them.
Whilst Charlie helps Ryker sort his head out, Jacob suffers a horrible
incident, which is heart-breaking and upsetting. I felt it was clearly
signposted to us, and so though awful, that somehow helped me prepare. It was
really carefully dealt with, and everyone came together to support them both.
The wedding was fabulous and I am sure that you will enjoy how everyone
contributes to make it special. A moving story, thank you to both Scott and
Locey.
Veronica – ☆☆☆☆
I was so looking forward to spending more time with Jacob and Ryker, expecting
some Valentine’s fun. What I got was tension and buckets of angst. Jacob’s new
job is putting demands on his time, making it hard for the men to spend time
together, and Ryker doesn’t trust Jacob’s new boss.
I was so worried for Ryker and Jacob. I couldn’t see an easy way to resolve the
issues they were facing. Unfortunately, a terrible event puts their issues on
the back burner and makes what the men had been arguing over less important.
The twist in Valentine’s Hearts was so hard to read and had me in tears.
I won’t give away the ending, but I will say it felt a little simplistic even
if I was happy by the end. Valentine’s Hearts is a difficult read at
times, but I was still happy to be spending time with Jacob and Ryker and I
hope we get to see them again.
RJ SCOTT is a USA Today bestselling
author of over 140 romance and suspense novels. From bodyguards to
hockey stars, princes to millionaires, cowboys to military heroes to every-day
heroes, she believes that love is love and every man deserves a happy ending.
Connect with RJ
Facebook ~ Twitter ~ Instagram ~ Website
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Facebook Group: RJ Scott - Special Secret Group
USA Today bestselling author V.L. LOCEY –
Penning LGBT hockey romance that skates into sinful pleasures.
V.L. Locey loves worn jeans, yoga, belly laughs, walking, reading and writing
lusty tales, Greek mythology, Torchwood
and Doctor Who, the New York Rangers,
comic books, and coffee. (Not necessarily in that order.) She shares her life
with her husband, her daughter, one dog, two cats, a pair of geese, far too
many chickens, and two steers.
When not writing spicy romances, she enjoys spending her day with her menagerie
in the rolling hills of Pennsylvania with a cup of fresh java in one hand and a
steamy romance novel in the other.
Connect with V.L.
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Facebook Group: Vicki’s Vixens
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Reviewers on the Wicked Reads Review Team were provided
a free copy of Valentine's Hearts (Owatonna U Hockey #5) by RJ Scott & V.L.
Locey to read and review for this tour.
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