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Hard Checked (Ice Kings Book 4) Kindle Edition
I probably shouldn’t have gone to my favorite bar and gotten wasted trying to drown my sorrows.
I definitely shouldn’t have spent the night passed out in the bed of the bartender’s daughter, Gigi.
And the absolute last thing I should have done was let my guard down and start having fun. Now I’m thinking of her all the time… fantasizing about the things I want to do to Gigi.
I’m in the middle of the best hockey season of my life. I need my head in the game and my focus on the playoffs – not playing house with the gorgeous bartender who makes me feel more alive than I have in years.
Finding someone new so soon after a failed marriage isn’t the smartest thing I’ve ever done.
But it just might be too late. I’ve been checked hard into the boards, right off my skates, and I’m not only spinning out of control…
I might just be falling in love all over again.
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"Finally, a book worth sinking your heart into." ~~Isha Coleman, Reviewer
"This book had all the feels in it! It should be considered a user guide on how to maneuver after an unexpected divorce." ~~ Laura, Goodreads Reviewer
"I have been an Ice Kings fan since the first book but Sebastian is definitely my favorite!!
From the very beginning of this book, I was hooked. My heart broke for Sebastian and I wanted to scoop him up and give him a hug." ~~ Southern Chics Lit Reviewer
"I love this series and cannot wait for more from them!" ~~ Nix Reads Romance
"Hands down my favorite Stacey Lynn book to date! Sebastian & Gigi captivated me from the first page to the last!" - Stephanie, Goodreads Reviewer
"I really do love this series. Each and every character's story is so unique and emotional but completely real. I'm officially a huge Ice Kings fan and can't wait for another glimpse at this amazing team." - Stital
"WOW. This is hands down my favourite story of the series. Hard Checked had all the feels." - Amity Book Blog
Product details
- ASIN : B08F8HJ25X
- Accessibility : Learn more
- Publication date : September 15, 2020
- Language : English
- File size : 2.8 MB
- Simultaneous device usage : Unlimited
- Screen Reader : Supported
- Enhanced typesetting : Enabled
- X-Ray : Enabled
- Word Wise : Enabled
- Print length : 302 pages
- Page Flip : Enabled
- Book 4 of 5 : Ice Kings
- Best Sellers Rank: #746,009 in Kindle Store (See Top 100 in Kindle Store)
- #1,341 in Sports Fiction (Kindle Store)
- #1,693 in Sports Fiction (Books)
- #5,186 in Saga Fiction
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About the author

A long-time dreamer, Stacey Lynn has always loved the emotional journey of two different and complex individuals finding their way to a happily-ever-after.
The author of over fifty romance novels, many of which have been best-selling titles on Amazon, AppleBooks, and Barnes & Noble, she loves being able to turn her vivid imagination into a career that brings entertainment and joy to her readers. Focused on emotional, small-town romance, she happily admits her books might require keeping tissues nearby.
Born in Texas and raised in the Midwest, she now makes her home in North Carolina and loves all things Southern. Blessed with her ultimate tall, dark, and handsome hero, and four children, she loves every minute of her wild and wonderful life.
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- Reviewed in the United States on August 10, 2024Format: KindleVerified PurchaseLaughed , cried told my husband funny parts I laughed about cried about. Want to read more! Love them hockey men!
- Reviewed in the United States on September 26, 2020Format: KindleVerified PurchaseNot many books start with the main character receiving divorce papers for New Years Stacey Lynn has taken that idea and make it work finding love again with a friend.
Hockey player Sebastian Hendrix is devastated when he gets divorce paper because he thought they could work through his problems at the team’s favorite bar. Sebastian deciding that he more comfortable talking to Gigi and being friends healing both their hearts.
Friends to lover and then to something more for both Sebastian and Gigi.
- Reviewed in the United States on September 16, 2020Format: KindleVerified PurchaseHands down my favorite Stacey Lynn book to date! Sebastian & Gigi captivated me from the first page to the last!
My heart broke for Sebastian in the beginning of the book. Gigi was exactly what Sebastian needed in his life. She brought him back to life. I loved Sebastian & Gigi’s banter & their chemistry. I just loved how they just fit together.
I hope there is more to come in this series!
I voluntarily reviewed this book.
- Reviewed in the United States on October 2, 2020Format: KindleVerified PurchaseI have read the whole and I loved every one of the book so far. Feels like real people to me! Hopefully the next one in series won’t be too long in the works. God, I love Hockey Players!
- Reviewed in the United States on September 20, 2020Format: KindleVerified PurchaseWow what a book. Loving someone from childhood and then losing that love. He was blindsided by what happened. He healed with the unexpected chemistry of someone else. Great book
- Reviewed in the United States on September 21, 2020Format: KindleSebastian and Madison’s marriage has been falling apart for a while, unfortunately he didn’t see it that way. But you know what they say, “When one door closes another one opens” and lucky for him Gigi is the person in other side of the door because she is perfect for him!
Sebastian has a kind heart and loved his wife with everything he had for most of his life. When you find out the struggles they were having the past few years you start to understand why she was becoming the person everyone was claiming she was. The issue was no one on the team knew the problems they were having so I have to say they were casting unfair judgement, but lets be honest that's what most people do because no one knows everyone's entire story.
Anyway fast forward to when Sebastian is delivered divorce papers, to say he was blindsided would be an understatement and my heart broke for him because he truly is a nice guy. and wanted to give his wife everything she desired. Who ever says nice guys finish last ..... well you're wrong because this opened up chance for Gigi who has been crushing on him for about a year.
Gigi is a fun spirit, she has a good head on her shoulders and a huge heart. She had been traveling around the world when she found out her dad was not feeling well, she jumped on a plane and has been home helping him run his bar, where the Ice Kings hang out, ever since even though he is doing just fine.
The chemistry between Gigi and Sebastian is great but what I truly liked was that they formed a friendship before they decided to take things further.
If you enjoy Sports Romances you have to read this book, heck the entire series is worth grabbing. You will fall in love with each of the Ice Kings but I have to say that Sebastian is the one that holds my heart.
Happy Reading!!!
**I have voluntarily reviewed an Advanced Readers Copy of this book for my Blog, Nadine's Obsessed with Books**
- Reviewed in the United States on November 15, 2020Format: KindleVerified PurchaseWow what a great book! The characters are amazing and the storyline is perfect! Thank you so much for writing!!
- Reviewed in the United States on October 17, 2020Format: KindleVerified PurchaseSebastian was heartbreaking and so sweet! I love how Gigi fit with him and their story was so emotional and I loved it!