I am actually not a hockey fan, just a hockey romance fan. What makes Theo a 5 star read to me might not be the same to someone else. As a general observation, the writing really solid. This is an author that knows her craft.
As far as the story goes, this isn’t a typical nanny romance because Nathalie is a talented woman in addition to being loving and kind. The story appealed to me as a teacher and was well researched and smartly written. Rosalie was what I live in a single dad romance - a sweet playful little girl whose dad is turned inside out over.
Theo had so much pain yet did everything to make life for his special little girl what she needed. He was a fierce protector, and a Frenchman to boot!
If that isn’t enough, there is an intriguing and at times frightening side plot with Theo’s ex-mother in law. The excellent writing shows up in this part of the story because there is actual surprise at the plot twists with the MIL.
But the best part of the writing was a heartfelt, slow burn romance with a nice dose of steam. When Theo was happy, we felt it. When he hurt Nathalie’s feelings, we felt it. When he feared for Nathalie and Rosalie’s safety we felt it. Now I have to go read the other books in the series, because the men and women we got to meet in this story have stories I want to know, too.
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