



She’s good at achieving her goals…
College
senior Sabrina James has her whole future planned out: graduate from
college, kick butt in law school, and land a high-paying job at a
cutthroat firm. Her path to escaping her shameful past certainly doesn’t
include a gorgeous hockey player who believes in love at first sight.
One night of sizzling heat and surprising tenderness is all she’s
willing to give John Tucker, but sometimes, one night is all it takes
for your entire life to change.
But the game just got a whole lot more complicated
Tucker
believes being a team player is as important as being the star. On the
ice, he’s fine staying out of the spotlight, but when it comes to
becoming a daddy at the age of twenty-two, he refuses to be a bench
warmer. It doesn’t hurt that the soon-to-be mother of his child is
beautiful, whip-smart, and keeps him on his toes. The problem is,
Sabrina’s heart is locked up tight, and the fiery brunette is too
stubborn to accept his help. If he wants a life with the woman of his
dreams, he’ll have to convince her that some goals can only be made with
an assist.
THE SERIES
4
Stars
Ever since
Tucker made his surprising announcement at the end of “The Score”, I could not
wait to get my hands on his story and did a little happy dance when it finally popped
up on my kindle. So excited for more hockey hotness from one of my favorite
college/sport romance series. A lovable hunk of a hero, a sassy chick, moments
of laughter, and off the charts steaminess, Elle Kennedy scored another win
with the roller coaster ride that was Tucker and Sabrina’s relationship in the “The
Goal”.
Sabrina was
very fortunate to catch the eye of the handsome and charming John Tucker. Gentle,
affectionate and extremely patient, he was the perfect compliment to her
stubborn character. However, going into this read, I had my reservations about
this couple. Following the series, Sabrina had an icy vibe and I wasn’t
convinced she was “the one” for Tucker. After seeing her unfortunate
circumstances and struggles, I understood why she was so closed off. Sabrina
had a tough life, which causes her to be extremely driven and focused on her
future. I got where she was coming from and respected her determination, but
felt her character held back. I wanted Sabrina to get over her hang-ups, open
up and accept all the love and support Tucker generously offered sooner in the
story. Regardless, they had chemistry and were good together. Tucker was a
nurturer and I loved the way he gave Sabrina exactly what she needed.
Even though I
adore all of Kennedy’s hockey heroes, Tucker became my favorite. Wonderfully
sweet and super sexy, he instantly melted me. It was so easy to fall in love
with this laid-back southern gentleman with a heart of gold and dirty
mouth. Overly romantic and charismatic, Tucker had me gushing the entire story.
He was amazingly swoon-worthy.
All in all,
“The Goal” was a steamy read that I devoured in one sitting. I enjoyed
revisiting these crazy couples and chuckling over their hijinks while savoring Tucker
and Sabrina’s journey. Although these are mainly lighthearted romances, this
read had a more serious feel, especially seeing Beau once again. *Deep
sigh* Experiencing the tragedy broke my heart…again. This can
certainly be read as a standalone even though it’s the fourth book within the
series. But, I highly recommend reading from the beginning to truly appreciate
the dynamics of these loony characters’ relationships and their bonds of friendships.
A good choice for when you’re in the mood for a fun and sexy read.
ARC received in
exchange for an honest review
A New York
Times, USA Today and Wall Street Journal bestselling author, Elle Kennedy grew
up in the suburbs of Toronto, Ontario, and holds a B.A. in English from York
University. From an early age, she knew she wanted to be a writer, and actively
began pursuing that dream when she was a teenager.
Elle currently writes for various publishers. She loves strong heroines and
sexy alpha heroes, and just enough heat and danger to keep things interesting!
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