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Cold as Ice: A Curvy Girl Hockey Romance (Playing for Keeps) Kindle Edition

by Nichole Rose (Author) Format: Kindle Edition
4.5 out of 5 stars 1,397 ratings

Captain of the team? He's not giving up until he's Captain of her heart.

Kris
When you're the Captain, you get what you want.
Until the one thing you want refuses to cooperate.
I've been chasing Kelsey, our feisty publicist, for years.
She won't give me the time of day.
I know she wants me too.
I see it in her eyes every time she looks at me.
But she runs as soon as I get close.
I've let her get away with it until now.
But the day she tries to quit without notice?
All bets are off. I'm claiming this curvy queen, no matter what.

Kelsey
Trying to keep this hockey team in line is exhausting.
It's like herding feral cats with a penchant for scandal.
They never do what I say. Except for Kris.
He's the only one who ever listens.
I've been in love with him for years.
But he doesn't know that I've been sick most of my life.
I've tried to protect him, but the truth is out now.
And I can't hide anymore.
But letting this man love me is the most terrifying thing I've ever done.
Am I strong enough, or are we on the fast track to heartbreak?

Warning
When the team captain makes a play for the publicist, he won't back down until he's Captain of her heart. If you enjoy laugh-out-loud comedy, steamy romance, over-the-top hockey players, and sassy heroines, you'll love Kris and Kelsey's emotional story. As always, Nichole Rose titles come with a sugary-sweet and guaranteed HEA.

This book deals with chronic illness and infertility.

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  1. "Why that code, Kelsey?" he growls, watching me intently. He knows the answer. I know he does. But he's going to make me say it anyway. "Because it's your birthday. Because I never stop thinking about you either, Kris." "Jesus." My eyes drift close.
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  2. "That sound is our baby's heartbeat, Kelsey. You aren't falling out of remission. You're pregnant, princess." "Kris." Her expression crumbles. She crumbles, falling to pieces in my arms. A giant sob wracks her body. I bury her face in my throat, holding her as the news sets in. She's having my baby.
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  • ASIN ‏ : ‎ B0C5V2QFJ3
  • Publication date ‏ : ‎ June 20, 2023
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • File size ‏ : ‎ 2.9 MB
  • Simultaneous device usage ‏ : ‎ Unlimited
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  • Print length ‏ : ‎ 117 pages
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  • Part of series ‏ : ‎ Playing for Keeps
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Nichole Rose

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Four-time award-winning author Nichole Rose writes deliciously dirty rom-coms, contemporary and small-town romance, featuring relatable curvy women and the devoted alpha men who can't live without them. From obsessed billionaires to over-the-top hockey players to the firefighter next door, no one is safe from the hilarious, sassy women she sets loose on the world. She loves delivering relatable characters, hilarious banter, and enough heat to make you squirm.

Nichole's short rom-com Romancing the Cowboy, about a hot-mess author, a bossy cowboy, and the escape artist bull who brings them together, won gold in the 2022 Readers' Favorite Book Awards for general romance. She won the same award for her mafia romance, Wrecked, in 2023. She's also won an Outstanding Fiction award in the IAN Book of the Year Awards, has been a Member's Choice Award finalist in the Australian Romance Readers Association Awards, and won a bronze medal for her books.

When not writing, Nichole enjoys fine wine, cute shoes, and everything supernatural. She is happily married to the love of her life and is a proud ringleader in the world’s most ridiculous chihuahua circus. She and her husband live in central Arkansas.

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Nichole is represented by Laura Pink at SBR Media. For inquiries regarding foreign rights, audio, and other media outlets, please contact Laura.

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Customers find this romance book heart-wrenching with a happy ending, featuring sweet and full-of-love characters. Moreover, the book receives positive feedback for its readability, emotional depth, and steamy content that melts readers' hearts. Additionally, customers appreciate its uplifting tone, with one review noting it's full of hope and love, while another mentions how it helps readers pick up the pieces of their hearts.

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24 customers mention "Emotional content"24 positive0 negative

Customers find the book emotionally engaging, describing it as a heart-wrenching story with a very happy ending that will make readers cry.

"...I say this is the best of the series because it had me in tears at some point. We have read about Kris and Kelsey from the first book...." Read more

"This book has ALL. THE. FEELS. You will laugh, cry, and pick up the pieces of your heart as you read Kelsey and Kris’s story about their..." Read more

"...I LOVED this story! Kris is a wonderful would be boyfriend, and Kelsey just can't stay away! I truly enjoyed this read 📚!..." Read more

"...Loved this sweet and emotional tale." Read more

13 customers mention "Romance"13 positive0 negative

Customers enjoy the romance in the book, describing it as cute and full of love, with one customer noting it features a wonderful would-be boyfriend.

"...Kris is awesome!! How sweet and strong he is for her. Finally fed up, he doesn’t let her push him away...." Read more

"...I LOVED this story! Kris is a wonderful would be boyfriend, and Kelsey just can't stay away! I truly enjoyed this read 📚!..." Read more

"...Loved this sweet and emotional tale." Read more

"I was extremely happy to read a love story involving a female with a chronic illness...." Read more

10 customers mention "Readability"10 positive0 negative

Customers find the book highly readable, with one describing it as mesmerizing.

"...There is a twist which I did not expect, but still really good." Read more

"...I wondered why she ran from Kris all the time. This was really good. I thought it was going to be the last book in the series but I am glad it is not." Read more

"...I cannot recommend this enough. A must must Mesmerizing, fiery, Romantic, heartfelt and spectacular story that you will read again and again." Read more

"...This book is a buyer." Read more

5 customers mention "Feel"5 positive0 negative

Customers enjoy the emotional content of the book, with one describing it as touching.

"This book has ALL. THE. FEELS...." Read more

"What is not to love about this story? It had all the feels and more! Kelsey is a publicist for the team the Kris plays in the NHL for. The Predators...." Read more

"...Kris and Kelsey’s story is captivating, touching, sensational and fantastic. Their chemistry burns off of the pages...." Read more

"This book hit me right in the feels. I don't like to give the story away but I will tell you that I laughed and cried with them...." Read more

5 customers mention "Uplifting"5 positive0 negative

Customers find the book uplifting, describing it as heartfelt and full of hope and love, with one customer noting how it helps pick up the pieces of one's heart.

"...THE. FEELS. You will laugh, cry, and pick up the pieces of your heart as you read Kelsey and Kris’s story about their journey to Happily..." Read more

"...Hope for the future. Hope for the goodness of others. Hope fulfillment is better than gold when you don't have any particle of hope...." Read more

"...A must must Mesmerizing, fiery, Romantic, heartfelt and spectacular story that you will read again and again." Read more

"...It was devastating and heart wrenching but so full of hope and love...." Read more

4 customers mention "Steamy content"4 positive0 negative

Customers enjoy the steamy content of the book, describing it as both fiery and heart-melting.

"...I cannot recommend this enough. A must must Mesmerizing, fiery, Romantic, heartfelt and spectacular story that you will read again and again." Read more

"I just want to say wow. This story is so sad, but sweet and steamy. I loved the characters and the story line...." Read more

"Love, love, love this book!! It was amazing, heartbreaking, steamy, romantic with a happy ever after. I think this is now my favorite book." Read more

"Cold as Ice is anything but cold!..." Read more

3 customers mention "Character development"3 positive0 negative

Customers love the characters in the book, with one describing them as charismatic.

"This story is absolutely amazing. I loved every word. It has perfect characters. Perfect background. Perfect extended family...." Read more

"...This story is so sad, but sweet and steamy. I loved the characters and the story line...." Read more

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  • RileyGirl
    5.0 out of 5 stars Finally Kris and Kelsey’s story!!
    Reviewed in the United States on September 9, 2024
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    To me this is the best story of the series except for 2 things. 1) I hated how their first time went. After waiting 2 years to have her it was not romantic, looked more like a hookup or a quickie. And it got worse when she ended rejecting him. AGAIN!! 2) 2 years!! that is way long. Even Kris has to admit it, that he should’ve pushed through her stubbornness. But it is sweet that Kris doesn’t give up.

    I say this is the best of the series because it had me in tears at some point. We have read about Kris and Kelsey from the first book. And many of us were waiting for there romantic story. Kris is awesome!! How sweet and strong he is for her. Finally fed up, he doesn’t let her push him away. How everyone managed her resignation and sickness. How much the teammates love her. Theo’s panic when he knew about her sickness, since he considers her his sister. All the love they gave her because of all she has done for them.

    This book has deep feelings. I loved it.

    SAFE.
    virgin h / virgin H - I think (gives the impression that he hasn’t been with any other women before) - «There is no one except her for me. There never has been and never will be.»
    no cheating
    no drama
    no om/ow
    recommended
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  • MBD
    5.0 out of 5 stars Prepare to fall hard
    Reviewed in the United States on June 21, 2023
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    This book has ALL. THE. FEELS.

    You will laugh, cry, and pick up the pieces of your heart as you read Kelsey and Kris’s story about their journey to Happily Ever After.

    Kelsey has a couple of secrets. One is that she’s been in love with Kris since she met him two years ago. She’s been running from him ever since to protect him and everyone else she cares for, from secret number two. But Kris will not be deterred. Kelsey is his One and he knows he’s hers. One smexy hot encounter is all Kris needs to finally crack Kelsey’s reluctant heart and what he learns will blow his mind.

    I’ve loved Kelsey since book one of this series. She is fierce and smart and loyal. Kris has been enigmatic throughout the series but HOLD ON to your hearts! He’s going to slay you. He’ll be your newest book boyfriend friend for sure.

    I adored this book! I received a complimentary copy and I purchased a copy. This is my honest review. 🔥⭐️🔥⭐️🔥⭐️🔥⭐️🔥⭐️.
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  • Letitia Bennion
    4.0 out of 5 stars Emotional
    Reviewed in the United States on June 20, 2023
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    This book made me cry! So be warned that it could happen to you too. We get Kelsey's story and Kris finally gets his hands on her. We get to see our past favorite characters and they still pull the goofy stuff. There is a twist which I did not expect, but still really good.
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  • NoemiAGirlReads
    5.0 out of 5 stars Kris and Kelsey's story is full of true love and some miscommunication
    Reviewed in the United States on June 27, 2023
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    Kris and Kelsey's story is full of true love and some miscommunication. Kris has been hounding Kelsey for a chance to be together, but she's keeping a secret. Will Kris and Kelsey manage to resolve their issues and find their HEA?

    I LOVED this story! Kris is a wonderful would be boyfriend, and Kelsey just can't stay away!

    I truly enjoyed this read 📚!
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    5.0 out of 5 stars Letting People In
    Reviewed in the United States on July 16, 2023
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    Kelsey has a big secret, it's why she keeps Kris at a distance, she is sick with leukemia. When she thinks she has fallen out of remission she tries to quit the team but Kris won't give up on her, even when he learns her truth and encourages her to let the rest of the team who love her like a little sister in. Loved this sweet and emotional tale.
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  • Daneev
    3.0 out of 5 stars cute but short
    Reviewed in the United States on September 5, 2024
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    I think the story was very cute, but it was also very short so there were a lot of plot holes that I think you’re missing in a lot of moments. That could’ve been great, but for the length of the story, it was fine. It just could’ve been longer.
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  • Rachel Sherfey
    5.0 out of 5 stars This book is fire!
    Reviewed in the United States on June 20, 2023
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    Okay, so, in all the previous books you get to know Kris and Kelsey fairly well and I have to admit, I was wondering how their story would pan out. THIS was absolutely my favorite. I laughed and cried and just… I literally could not put this book down and read far past when I should have gone to sleep but it was SO worth it! Their journey is emotional, and definitely pay attention to the trigger warnings, but oh my goodness. I just can’t say enough how much I loved it.
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  • NC reader 2
    4.0 out of 5 stars kris and Kelsey
    Reviewed in the United States on June 21, 2023
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    After pursuing Kelsey for two years persistence pays off for hockey player Kris. He finally gets his girl but it’s not easy!
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  • Genesis Ruissen-Hohaia
    5.0 out of 5 stars Short & Sweet
    Reviewed in Australia on September 5, 2024
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    If your looking for a sweet quick romance this is it. I absolutely loved this, his obsession, her reluctance. And then when she finally let's him in adore. Highly recommend if you looking for a quick read, literally took maybe 2 hours to read 🤣🤣🤣
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  • Laura Alice
    5.0 out of 5 stars incredible book
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on June 20, 2023
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    Wow Nichole what a book! So many emotions I laughed and cried god it tugged at my heart I felt for Kelsey I could see how hard it was for her to hold back from Kris but I’m so happy she was as able to have him and he could help her shoulder her problem. It was an incredible story and I loved all the words this series is so good to hockey team is one big family and they all are so passionately there for each other and I love love the banter with all the players it’s epic! Thank you for this I was so lucky to receive an ARC for you.
    Everyone needs Kris and Kelsey in their TBR x
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  • Nichole Loza
    5.0 out of 5 stars The “C” Word
    Reviewed in Canada on June 22, 2023
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    There is not a person in this world that has not been affected by the bad “C” word, cancer has taken so many people. Nichole Rose has spotlighted how cancer affects every day life. Cold as Ice is wonderful, it is spicy and the MMC, Kris, loves Kelsey with his whole heart and soul, but he knows she is keeping something from him. Kris is ready to move on from hockey being the centre of his universe to making Kelsey the centre of his universe, but Kelsey keeps pulling away, even though Kris knows she loves him as much as he loves her. Kelsey’s secret is a terrible secret, one she does not want to burden anyone with, especially the man she loves more than anything. Thank you Nichole for bringing this beautiful story to us.
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  • Chooky
    5.0 out of 5 stars Totally awesome
    Reviewed in Australia on June 21, 2023
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    Nichole Rose has done it AGAIN could put it down Kris and Kelsey’s story was so worth the wait absolutely loved it
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  • Kindle Customer
    5.0 out of 5 stars Kelsey and Kris
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on June 22, 2023
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    I loved this story so much.
    Kris has been in love with Kelsey for two years, but she keeps turning him down.
    What she doesn't know is that she is hus world and he will never let her go.
    When Kris finally finds out her secret, the reason she has kept him at arms length for so long leaves him heartbroken but determined more than ever to be at her side.
    Fantastic plot, likeable characters, and red hot romance.
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