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Defending Dani (Alaska Blizzard, Book 1) Kindle Edition

by Kat Mizera (Author) Format: Kindle Edition

4.4 1,926 ratings

Book 1 of 10: Alaska Blizzard

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Professional hockey player Sergei Petrov has had a rough time after the tragic loss of his beloved wife. Playing hockey and taking care of his son are all he has time for; getting traded was not on the agenda. Neither was a sexy, hockey-playing nanny to further complicate things.

Star college athlete Danielle Cloutier may dominate the rink, but off the ice, she’s an amateur. She’s been trying to get rid of her virginity for years, but guys are always intimidated by her strength. That changes when she meets her new boss. Chemistry between them sizzles, hot enough to melt the most frozen of hearts, but Danielle can’t afford to get attached.

Sergei doesn’t know what to do with the beautiful, stubborn woman, but watching her turn his new house into a home gives him a few ideas. Can he come to terms with his feelings before she skates out of his life for good?

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"My new favorite book! This is an awesome read and great start to a new Series!!!" Ashley @ White Hot Reads

"This book is the first book in a new series for Kat Mizera, and I loved it!...I already know who I want the next 4 books to be...and I am already emotionally invested in their HEA." - Emily, Goodreads Reviewer

"Cute story about a widowed father and the nanny he can't resist!" - Kati, Goodreads Reviewer

"I love this book. I can't wait to get to know more of the Alaska Blizzard men. This is one hot hockey single dad romance." - Becky, Amazon Top 1000 Reviewer

Product details

ASIN ‏ : ‎ B07CV9N8FD
Publisher ‏ : ‎ (June 7, 2018)
Publication date ‏ : ‎ June 7, 2018
Language ‏ : ‎ English
File size ‏ : ‎ 2690 KB
Text-to-Speech ‏ : ‎ Enabled
Screen Reader ‏ : ‎ Supported
Enhanced typesetting ‏ : ‎ Enabled
X-Ray ‏ : ‎ Enabled
Word Wise ‏ : ‎ Enabled
Sticky notes ‏ : ‎ On Kindle Scribe
Print length ‏ : ‎ 214 pages

Best Sellers Rank: #3,283 Free in Kindle Store (See Top 100 in Kindle Store)
- #18 in Sports Fiction (Kindle Store)
- #105 in Action & Adventure Fiction (Kindle Store)

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USA Today Bestselling author Kat Mizera is a South Florida native. Born in Miami Beach with a healthy dose of wanderlust, she's called Los Angeles, Long Island, upstate New York, Massachusetts, New Hampshire and Atlanta home. She's never been able to pick which locale is her favorite, but if pressed, she'd probably choose the west coast.

Kat's a typical PTA mom with a wonderful and supportive husband (Kevin) and two amazing boys (Nick and Max). When she's not writing, she's either scrapbooking or indulging in her second love (after writing) - traveling. Greece is one of her favorite places in the world. She loves that Athens is a big city with a small-town feel. The food, beaches and culture keep her going back as often as possible. She hopes to retire there one day so she can spend her days writing books on the beach.

As you can guess from her series, the Las Vegas Sidewinders, Kat loves hockey. She is also a freelance hockey writer, covering her favorite team, the Florida Panthers, and any other teams that have an interesting story. The rest of the time, she writes novels: sexy, romantic fiction that she hopes makes you as happy as it makes her. There's something enticing about hockey players and romance...

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Gatorfan

GREAT story, LOVED IT

Reviewed in the United States on August 13, 2021

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DEFENDING DANI is a standalone read with a happy ending. Lots of sexy scenes and colorful language if that is an issue for you. This story starts in Las Vegas and moves to Anchorage, Alaska. It is a sport romance. Normally I don't care for sport romances but the cover got me on this one. This guy is a Russian hockey player. He is all that and a little bit more. It is a great story and I highly recommend it.

Since I am reviewer about 540, I'm not going to spend a lot of time going over the story. I doubt if anyone will ever see this review - not counting the Amazon guys that check for the wrong words being used. Just let me say this. I was pleasantly surprised at the story and I truly enjoyed every word. I totally disagree with the 2 star reviewer that didn't seem to like anything. According to that reviewer they needed to remove about 99% of the words and she would have been happy. Frankly I think it all added to the story. It is a great read and I stayed up way past my bedtime to finish it. Good read.

I was not paid for this review. I am not a writer nor do I know one. I am not kin to this author. I am a reader and this is my opinion, nothing more, nothing less. 8/13/2021.

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MaggicHanz44

Great adventure. Good erotic book!

Reviewed in the United States on March 8, 2024

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Well written and fun-loving story. Kat Mizera starts up a new series on how 'the heart knows what the heart wants'. Nicely written with several plot twists and turns. I can not wait to read the rest of this series.

Reviewed in the United States on March 23, 2023

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Sergei comes to Las Vegas to pick up his son after his hockey season ended to find his son calling a woman Mama D. He is upset because his wife died. He takes his anger out on Dani, his son's Mama D. She lets him know she does not appreciate his attitude. When he decides he needs to go back to Anchorage, Alaska, to get ready for next season, he convinces Dani to come with him as the nanny for his son. She agrees but only until she needs to go to Colorado in September to get ready for the Olympics hockey team. Will they become more than nanny and employer? Will Dani leave in September? Will heartbreak be in their future?

I liked this story. I liked Dani. She is strong and independent. She loves Nico, Sergei's son, and the feeling is reciprocated. She has a clear picture of where she is going. Sergei, while I like him, becomes a roadblock. I could feel the warring inside of her. She dictates what he will do but she is not happy with it. He is willing to do whatever she wants. He is no pushover. I liked his teammates--Aaron and Jake. They speak directly to him, no rambling about what he should do. They call him on his BS. I liked Aaron's solution. He seems to be trouble. I was glad everything worked out.

I look forward to reading the rest of the series and learning all the guys' stories.

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Ashley Stuckey

This is an awesome read and great start to a new Series!

Reviewed in the United States on June 7, 2018

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I need another Kat BookL!!! I still can’t get over Defending Dani!!!! I loved the story and it is my new favorite book! If you need something to read it is a truly wonderful read! Ashley @White Hot Reads.

My new favorite book! This is an awesome read and great start to a new Series!!! Ashley @ White Hot Reads

I love Kat’s Sidewinders Series and have read them all and could not wait to get my hands on her new book Defending Dani and it did not disappoint. You do not have to have read any of her other books to truly fall in love with Dani and Sergei but there are cross over characters throughout this entire book. This book has so many emotions and I could not put it down read it in one day. Sergei is the widowed single dad hockey player who has been traded to a new city and who has closed his heart to falling in love again. Dani who is a virgin Olympic Hockey player who’s helping her brother and his teammates as a nanny while she finishes her Master’s and go to the Olympic Games! When Sergei needs someone to help him take his son to Alaska and get his home set up Dani takes on the task. There is an expiration to Dani being in Sergei’s house but what these two do not count on is the attraction and feelings that bloom in this environment. Niko, Sergei’s son adds so much to the relationship and the story. There are so many real life issues that draw you in and keep you wanting more. Be prepared to laugh out loud and ugly cry because of these two. A truly great love story about to hurt souls. A great start to a new series and I cannot wait for the next book.

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Jennifer O'Connell

Good, but…

Reviewed in the United States on February 9, 2023

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This is book is well written, has interesting characters, good pacing, good dialogue, and a good plot.

However… It’s supposed to be book one of a series, but it’s set in a world where a LOT of crazy stuff has apparently happened before this book takes place. I would say before reading this book, go find the author’s recommended reading order and follow that.

I won’t say anything too specific, just that a number of characters seem to have experienced quite a lot of really serious trauma, and there is no mention of them seeking or receiving any mental health support to deal with these traumas.

The one thing that really was kind of a deal breaker for me ***SPOILER ALERT***

was that a 3 year old was allowed to call a family friend “Mama D” and when Mama D became the child’s nanny, he was allowed to call her “Mommy”. As a parent, I understand that you can’t always control what kids call people, but you can certainly use the na

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M. Wright

Five stars for Defending Dani by Kat Mizera

Reviewed in Canada on June 9, 2018

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This book was hot. Love the second chance love story, love the first love love haha. I think Dani has become one of my favorite wives. I predicted this series will be just as beautiful and wonderful as The Last Vegas Sidewinders. Can't wait for the second book

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KathyC

Loved every page

Reviewed in Australia on September 13, 2019

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Loved every single page of this story
I was stealing away to be able to read just one more page
Hard to put down I can’t wait for the next book

L beaver

Good strong story

Reviewed in the United Kingdom on September 23, 2019

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Sergei needs to find a nanny, he's just been transferred to Alaska and his training will be starting soon. Dani offers to help until she flies to Colorado ready to train for the Olympics. He doesn't want to get involved with anyone after a divorce and the death of his second wife he thinks that's enough. The affair was supposed to be fun but for Dani it becomes something more until Sergei tells her they are finished.

Kindle Customer

Great read

Reviewed in the United Kingdom on October 19, 2019

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Great story enjoyed it so much you wanted to keep reading to see what was happening

Amazon Customer

Good

Reviewed in the United Kingdom on September 4, 2023

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The trials and distance these couples have to go through just to find themselves back together would break anyone if they didn’t have love and wonderful families