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Ruthless Player: A College Hockey Romance (Westfall U Series) Kindle Edition
Hockey winger and campus hottie, Cole Davis, might be an MVP with the ladies, but I’m not falling for a player... not with medical school on the line.
With our best friends dating, our forced proximity is inevitable.
That doesn’t mean I have to like it—or the way he makes me feel. Like I’m missing out and there’s more to life than sitting on the sidelines.
It only takes one moment of weakness to remind me why I should have stayed away from Cole.
He might be a ruthless player, but nothing about this is a game.
Cole
Holland Donovan knows exactly what she wants out of life— and it isn’t me.
She’s not looking for any distractions, and I’m a one-night kind of guy, but that doesn’t stop me from wanting her.
From the first electric kiss—I know one night will never be enough.
I just need to convince her that I’m in it for the long haul—this isn’t just about scoring.
On the ice, I’m a pro at blocking shots and stealing passes, but when it comes to Holland the rules change.
I won’t stop fighting for her, for us, until I make her mine.
Authors Note: A heartfelt college sports romance with an HEA. No Cliffhanger.
For mature readers.
- LanguageEnglish
- Publication dateNovember 30, 2021
- File size2.1 MB
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- ASIN : B09HCL9DXB
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- Publication date : November 30, 2021
- Language : English
- File size : 2.1 MB
- Screen Reader : Supported
- Enhanced typesetting : Enabled
- X-Ray : Enabled
- Word Wise : Enabled
- Print length : 278 pages
- Page Flip : Enabled
- Part of series : Westfall U Series
- Best Sellers Rank: #128,790 in Kindle Store (See Top 100 in Kindle Store)
- #2,276 in Sports Romance (Kindle Store)
- #3,877 in New Adult & College Romance (Kindle Store)
- #4,758 in Romantic Comedy (Kindle Store)
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Customers enjoy this hockey romance book, with one review noting how true friendship blossoms between the characters. The story and plot pull readers in, and customers find it heartwarming, with one mentioning how it gets readers emotionally invested. They appreciate the sweetness of the narrative, with one review highlighting the cute pregnancy trope.
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Customers find the book enjoyable and worth their time.
"...Don’t get me wrong it’s a pretty okay book just couldn’t give it higher rating then a 3.5⭐️. I think it’s the style of writing that’s throwing me..." Read more
"Ruthless Player will own your heart. This is a fantastic read that will fill your heart up and even bring a tear or two to your eyes...." Read more
"...This makes for a fun read as their relationship progresses while they manage to deal with all the surprises thrown at them...." Read more
"...Overall, it was an enjoyable read, if a bit predictable." Read more
Customers enjoy the hockey romance in the book, with one mentioning how true friendship blossoms between the characters.
"...They built a solid foundation for their relationship and it strengthened the connection from attraction to love...." Read more
"...out the conventional way at all but builds over time as a true friendship blossoms and then turns to love...." Read more
"...He’s actually a sweet , compassionate, loving person and his Granny was sooo sweet 🫂🥰...." Read more
"...A perfect choice for fans of sports romance especially if hockey is your thing. I really liked it so I give it 4/5 stars." Read more
Customers find the story engaging and well-written, with the plot pulling readers in.
"...death at a young age and was some how connected and their storyline is just sweet,caring, and understanding...." Read more
"...I’ll keep reading the series. The storytelling is fantastic, but I am often thrown off by the rushing of certain parts while others are dragged out." Read more
"Cole and Holland's story was enjoyable, although you could see what was going to happen from the moment Holland cut loose...." Read more
"...However, the story and plot really pull you in and are worth your time. You won’t be disappointed when you read this one." Read more
Customers enjoy the heartwarming story of the book, with one customer noting how it fills their heart up and gets them emotionally invested.
"...young age and was some how connected and their storyline is just sweet,caring, and understanding...." Read more
"...This is a fantastic read that will fill your heart up and even bring a tear or two to your eyes. I loved every moment of this one...." Read more
"It gets you in your feels. It’s not a slow burn, but there is only 2 graphic sex scenes...." Read more
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Customers find the book sweet, with one mentioning the cute pregnancy trope and another noting Granny's endearing character.
"...He’s actually a sweet , compassionate, loving person and his Granny was sooo sweet 🫂🥰...." Read more
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- Reviewed in the United States on June 22, 2022Format: KindleVerified PurchaseCole & Holland’s relationship is a work in progress. They’ve got the chemistry but a scared to act on it. So the rib each other. Cole does have a reputation of being well known on campus. Add in hockey and I was hooked!
They’ve both suffered loss and daddy issues but they communicate more as time goes by. Then, one night there’s plenty of alcohol flowing, a gathering of friends and let’s throw in a slip and slide. Holland has decided to let loose and live a little because she’s been working a degree in the medical field and working. And…let loose she did, but she doesn’t remember much.
Cole is hot, sweet and cares for Holland and wants more, but he knows that he’s got to go slow with her and prove himself. I loved all the characters in this story. Can’t wait for Declan’s book!!
- Reviewed in the United States on February 19, 2023Format: KindleVerified PurchaseThis was the ultimate slow burn. Holland and Cole had been circling each other since their meeting at the beginning of Heartless Player, but I never could have guessed how connected they were. At first glance they seem like total opposites, but the more they get to know each other, the more their lives seem inexplicably connected.
Cole grows exponentially from the beginning of Heartless Player to the end of this book. He starts his journey as a cocky playboy and ends up being a reliable family man. He, surprisingly, falls for Holland first and is the driving force in them taking the next step in their relationship. He really proved himself to Holland and ended up a better man for it.
As much as Cole grew, he also helped Holland loosen up and find herself. They both shared some very similar issues with their fathers and I loved their support of each other. They built a solid foundation for their relationship and it strengthened the connection from attraction to love.
Although I loved this plot, I feel like it ended in more of a HFN instead of a HEA. There were so many unresolved issues with their fathers and Cole’s struggle with being away from Holland. There was also a lot less hockey and I definitely missed that. And it really felt kinda like a cliffhanger with the lead in to the next book in the series. I’m interested to see where Dec’s book leads and hope some of the unresolved plot points are answered.
- Reviewed in the United States on November 30, 2021Format: KindleVerified PurchaseThis is one of those love stories that doesn’t start out the conventional way at all but builds over time as a true friendship blossoms and then turns to love. I loved Holland and Cole watching their relationship grow over the course of the story was truly something special it was natural and organic and when real life issues arise that threaten everything they have been building watching them deal and overcome those issue was completely perfect. These two had to deal with real life issues as well as people that were closest to them and should be supporting them absolutely did not and were actually worse for them but through it all they relied on one another and they trusted one another. This was a definite must read and I cannot wait for more from this author.
- Reviewed in the United States on April 4, 2022Format: KindleVerified PurchaseRuthless Player: A College Hockey Romance (Westfall U Series) 🏒⛸🥅
First start off with the ratings 📖
⭐️⭐️⭐️.5/5
0.5/3🌶
I love a good college sports romance and enemies-friend-lover & Slow burn trope 🤍
Cole and Holland were a cute little read 🧡🫂!! It was a really really slow burn, but I liked the chemistry they both had and built. Underneath the cocky player Cole let everyone believe he was. He’s actually a sweet , compassionate, loving person and his Granny was sooo sweet 🫂🥰. They both dealt with death at a young age and was some how connected and their storyline is just sweet,caring, and understanding. Holland you rock girl 💪♥️🩺🥼 she took a lot of curve balls but in the end she was strong and brave!!
I wanted to give this a 4⭐️ , but I felt like If I didn’t get the audio for this book I probably wouldn’t have enjoyed it as much as I did. Don’t get me wrong it’s a pretty okay book just couldn’t give it higher rating then a 3.5⭐️. I think it’s the style of writing that’s throwing me honestly, but I will continue the series because I’m invested in the other characters story. Next up is Declan and Poppy 🤓🏒⛸
- Reviewed in the United States on May 13, 2023Format: KindleVerified PurchaseIt can sometimes take us a long road to finally get where we are suppose to be! But the journey along the way has a way of making us grow into the person we are suppose to be! Life sometimes throws us a curveball we aren’t expecting and we have to figure out how you want to handle it!!
- Reviewed in the United States on November 30, 2021Format: KindleVerified PurchaseRuthless Player will own your heart. This is a fantastic read that will fill your heart up and even bring a tear or two to your eyes. I loved every moment of this one. Holland and Cole have a lot in common and you will learn all about it as you read. Holland is so strong and you get why she has her trust issues with men. Cole was a bit of a player and just so sweet. I love the banter between Cole and Holland throughout this one as they get to know each other better. Holland and Cole have so much going for them and yet against them but you will watch as they over come and figure everything out. There is such love and growth with this one that you are going to just love. I could not get enough of this one. Holland and Cole are amazing together. You need to read this one.
- Reviewed in the United States on December 23, 2021Format: KindleVerified PurchaseCole and Holland’s story got me feeling some type of way! I love their progress! They went from kind of hating each other, then best friends… and lovers.. They got to know each other on a different level and i loved that. Not many stories are like that. Thanks for the great read, i definitely recommend this book!
- Reviewed in the United States on April 17, 2023Format: KindleVerified PurchaseBad boy hockey player, shy girl and too many drinks. College. Mothers passed away from cancer, controlling fathers, happy ending.
Top reviews from other countries
- Maguie75Reviewed in France on June 5, 2024
5.0 out of 5 stars Sweet story
Format: KindleVerified PurchaseHolland and cole story is quite a slow burn but they need time to overcome their fears due to their past
- Hailstorm3113Reviewed in Australia on July 16, 2022
5.0 out of 5 stars Great read
Format: KindleVerified PurchaseJust like the first book of this story, this story is just as good. Im so happy that it has the characters in the first book too. Loved their characters, even though sometimes i wanted to slap some sense into Holland lol loved it
- TinaReviewed in Canada on January 20, 2022
5.0 out of 5 stars Awesome read
Format: KindleVerified PurchaseWhat a great story. Cole and Holland make an awesome couple. Really loved their story. Can’t wait to read more by this author.
- L beaverReviewed in the United Kingdom on March 16, 2024
4.0 out of 5 stars Easy read.
Format: KindleVerified PurchaseHolland and Cole are both at university with Holland wanting to follow her father and become a doctor with Cole being a star hockey player loved by all the females. She tries to stay well away from him and his fans and works hard to keep her grades at the best. She relaxes one weekend and Cole is the man she sleeps with not remembering anything about it the next day. Cole likes her and somehow they manage to become friends and he helps her when her father decides he doesnt want anything to do with her anymore. He lets her stay in his place. When she finds out she is pregnant he doesnt give up on supporting her and he wants to be with her, he just has to bide his time.
- JewelsReviewed in Canada on May 4, 2022
2.0 out of 5 stars Cute
Format: KindleVerified PurchaseIt was a cute, quick romance and loved the surprising backstory with a bit of fate thrown in there but that ending….would have liked to see things through a bit more and not stop literally mid sentence.