Hard Hitter

While Hard Hitter didn't evoke the over-the-top swoons like Overnight Sensation and Brooklynaire, it still has all the things I love so much about Sarina Bowen's stories:
The characters feel real, their story is equally funny, sexy, and heart-wrenching, and the side-plot with Ari's ex adds some suspense, too.
Doulie and Ari are easy to root for, and I enjoy following their developing relationship.
But sometimes - as in all of Sarina's books I've read so far - the supporting cast (in this case the hockey team and their posse) absolutely steal the show, and I also found myself crossing all available digits on the Bruiser's way to the play-offs...

Looking forward to reading more in the series!