REVIEW: Melting The Ice by Jaci Burton

Melting The Ice (Play by Play #7) by Jaci Burton: Melting the Ice features my favorite sport, Hockey. Jaci Burton has written another sexy entertaining romance. The banter between Carolina and Drew is witty, and the desire is steamy (hence the title).

Carolina Preston is preparing to launch her new clothing line at the upcoming fashion week. Her new line is a combination of casual apparel for both men and women. Her male line is inspired by athletes. She blackmails her brother, NASCAR champion, Gray Preston to model her new male line. Determined that he will not suffer this indignity alone he volunteers his best friend, Travelers Hockey forward, Drew Hogan.

“Gray’s right. Drew would be ideal,” Evelyn said. “He’s good looking, sexy, and immensely popular. He has a huge fan base. I can’t think of anyone who would be better to help launch your line.”

Carolina agrees that Drew is the embodiment of the sexy athletic male that is the inspiration behind her clothing line. The problem is that he once inspired her in a completely different way.

His gaze never wavered from hers. “Yeah? So tell me what’s inspiring you, Lina.”
His nickname for her never failed to make butterflies dance in her stomach. Or infuriate her, reminding her the way that nickname sailed from his lips that one night they’d spent together. That one and only night, before he’d walked out on her life as if she’d never existed. As if what they’d shared had never meant anything.

I love the commitment the author gives to each installment in a series, always fresh and unique. She assembled the prefect power play – amazing characters, incredible dialogue, and an astonishing HEA.

Book Info:

February 4th 2014 by Berkley Trade | Series: Play-by-Play Series #7

BODY CHECK

Everything’s coming together for budding fashion designer Carolina Preston. Only months away from having her own line, she could use some publicity. That’s when her brother suggests his best friend as a model—hockey player Drew Hogan.

Carolina and Drew already have a history—a hot one, back in college. Unforgettable for Carolina, but for Drew, just another slap shot. This time, though, it’s different. His perfect body would be for professional use only. This time, she could use him.

Drew is all for it. He’s looking forward to the exposure. Plus, it would give him a chance to prove to Carolina that he’s changed. If only he could thaw her emotions, convince her to let down her guard and let him in just one more time…