Power Play
4 Stars

One would think that the small town of Elk Crossing, Idaho wouldn't have a problem with overbooked hotels, but Emily Saunders soon learns that a hockey tournament is in play and there are no rooms to be had other than the one she must share with sexy Jonah Betts - a full-time cop and a part-time hockey player. Soon Emily and Jonah realize that they want to share more than a room, but interfering relatives and smarmy cousins may just ruin a perfect romance.

Emily and Jonah are fantastic characters - real and down to earth. They have excellent chemistry and manage to avoid any overblown angst and drama by knowing what they want and not being afraid to admit it to themselves and to each other.

The minor suspense plot is well executed but doesn't add very much to the romance. The only minor issue with the story is the unnecessary inclusion of a secondary romance, which isn't all that inspired.

Overall, a short and entertaining read and I will definitely be reading more by this author. ( )

This book didn't seem to know whether it was romantic suspense or plain romance. The romantic suspense storyline was kind of a fail and added nothing to the story. It needed to be fleshed out more if going down that path. On the other hand the romance was sweet and enjoyable - when it wasn't destroyed by the other storyline. It also had very little to do with hockey. I liked both the main characters. The supporting characters were a little weak but the humour was funny and overall it was an easy read. Probably more 3 stars but I'm giving an extra one for just plain enjoyment. It made me laugh and swoon. ( )

Even though the events take place in six days, I believed in the romance. I had finished the book before I knew it and just wanted more!
Grade B ( )

This is another fun contemporary romance by Nancy Warren. The sex is hot, but not too over the top for a Blaze. Emily and Jonah are stuck in a room together after an unfortunate bedbug incident and further failures on the part of the hotel staff. Emily's in town for her cousin's wedding, Jonah for a hockey tournament. Sparks fly, at first they think just sexually, but then when Emily is in danger they both realize it's become something more. Fun, sexy romance. Four stars. ( )