Scoring Beauty

BTU Alumni #6

by Alley Ciz

Ryan
I’m done with dating.
Happily-ever-after isn’t in the cards for me, so I’m officially taking myself off the market.
Hockey is my mecca.
The arena my temple.
The ice the altar I worship at.

Then…I met her.
Strip me naked and run me over with a Zamboni—she’s the textbook definition of a bad love match.
Amara Miller, beyond beautiful and effortlessly drawing me into her orbit and making it impossible to resist her.

Amara
It should have been a simple cross-country move.
Instead, it sent me crashing—quite literally—into the captain of Coach’s new hockey team.
Did I mention he was half-naked when it happened?

It doesn’t matter that he’s sexy as sin and the swooniest motherpucker I’ve ever met.
I will not lust after hockey players.

Been there.
Done that.
Bought the maternity shirt.
And Ryan Donnelly? He’s pretty much Mr. Hockey.
The problem is, I’m not the only one enamored with him—my kid is too.
It’s turning into a problem, because this mama doesn’t have time to play games when it comes to our hearts.


Scoring Beauty is a sporty, sexy romcom featuring a hot-mess (at least in her eyes) single mom who’s about to knock this swoony motherpucking hockey player on his very fine behind. This interconnected stand-alone comes complete with your favorite can’t-mind-their-own-business Covenettes, a next generation trying their hands at the matchmaking shenanigans, and a guaranteed happily-ever-after.

Genres: Sports, Sports Romance, Romance, Hockey, Hockey Romance, Contemporary, New Adult

418 pages, Kindle Edition

Published September 24, 2021

About the author

I'm Alley. I'm an Indie author and I write Contemporary/New Adult, Rom-Com, Sports Romances with fierce heroines and their swoony Alpha partners with heart. There's a heavy dose of witty banter and sarcasm in my characters.

I'm a stay at home mom to 3 amazing and crazy minis all under 4yo, a 95lb lab, and let's face it on some days my hubby is my 4th kids... But to be fair I totally love him a a lot. When I'm not corralling my crazy minis I can be found writing the stories the voices in my head tell me at naptime and when the rest of my house goes to sleep at night.

I'm a complete romance junkie. Pizza and mac and cheese are major food groups to me.

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Reviews

[Sanyah(Taylor’s Version) · Rating 2 out of 5]

What kind of nickname is Whoa?

[TMR]

Note: I received an ARC in exchange for an honest review.
Trigger warnings: Teenage pregnancy, mention of breast cancer

Woah (hehe woah, you'll know the reference if you read the book), a whole month's delay. I guess my studies really did manage to take up all my time, rather than some. I apologise to myself and my book now.

Anyway, what an amazing book, y'all! Totally loved it.

Ryan and Amara and Maverick were all hilarious, lovely, and downright connected with each other, alongside all other characters (who are infamously known for making cameos in each others' books haha), and just downright good times and shenanigans to love with the gang.

Sure, there were obstacles and lost moments, but Ryan and Amara prove time and time again that they were meant to be with steamy chemistry, lots of emotional moments, and total family togetherness alongside the Covenettes (obviously), and some other outside input as well (here's looking at you lyle and kyle, and barry), to help them along and be who they were meant to be.

Such a sweet and nice guy (tagline reference) and wonderfully written novel, I could just worship Ciz for the rest of my life and her amazing novels, literally it was this damned good.

Thank you to Alley Ciz for wonderful writing, well-developed characters, plenty of rock hard, and soft moments (hehe), and family togetherness that I absolutely lived for, so thank you Alley!

Until the next read,

-TMR

[Jenifer Briggs · Rating 5 out of 5]

I'm still relatively new to Alleys books, so this was the first BTU book I've read, and I have to say -- I LOVED it!!! I'm such a sucker for hockey romances and Ryan is the sweetest hero I've read about in a long time. That man held a special place within my heart after the first few chapters and I loved how he was everything Amara needed him to be, and not just for herself but for her child as well. When this man loves, he loves unconditionally and this book just gave me all sorts of good feelings that I've been missing for a while. Plus he's totally alpha where it counts! *winks*

This book had me laughing like crazy one minute, highlighting all the sarcastic comments, and and I was swooning like crazy the next. The relationship between Ryan and Amara was just electrifying, and even though they both had their own reasons to be cautious at first, they just couldn't deny the overwhelming connection they shared. Plus all the moments between Ryan and Maverick (Amara's son) just had my ovaries meeting everywhere!!

Do yourselves a favor and immerse yourself in Alleys amazing hockey men today! You won't be disappointed!

**I received an ARC of this book and these are my honest opinions!**

[Laura Lee · Rating 5 out of 5]

I feel like I’ve been waiting for Cap’s story FOREVER, and it did not disappoint! Ryan is one swoony motherpucker. Amara is an awesome addition to the Covenettes, and her son, Maverick is adorable. I’m gonna need those next-Gen books ASAP, Alley! Scoring Beauty had everything you look for in a RomCom. Many laugh-out-loud moments, hot sexy times, and a cast of characters that make you never want to leave their world. 1-click this book now!

[Sarah Allen · Rating 2 out of 5]

DNF 25%

There are way too many people in this story to follow along. I thought it could be read as a standalone, but it's too much for me. Factor in all their code names, in addition to there being so many of them, and I'm lost. I was excited for a sports romance with a single mom, but needed more of their storyline and not so much from all the others. I recommend reading the other BTU books first, maybe that would have helped...

[We Like them Dark Book Blog · Rating 4 out of 5]

4.5 stars

This author really has grown SO much. She really gets more confident with each new story-and it totally shows in her writing. I love that she’s found her writing style-because she’s just completely knocking this serious out of the park now.
If you’re looking for a sports romance-look no further. This book will be well loved by any sports romance lover-seriously, it’s a must one click if you’re into that genre. The two main characters are attracted to one another instantly, but it isn’t the corny insta love story thy we sometimes get slapped with. The hero in this story is so dreamy-he was just perfect, and complimented Amara so well.
I’m so looking forward to more from this author!

[queen_of_the_books_18 · Rating 5 out of 5]

For any fan of the BTU Alumni series you’ll know just how much everyone has been dying for Ryan’s book. Scoring Beauty is an interconnected standalone but will be enjoyed better if you’ve read the whole BTU series so you know the back story on Ryan’s love life.

Normally I’m not a fan of the single parent trope, but Alley Ciz made me fall in love with Amara and Maverick. She pulled on my heart strings and had me rooting for the happily ever after both Ryan and Amara deserved.

If you love sports/single mum romances, with all the feels and a group of side characters who feel like family then read this book. If you haven’t started the series, start at power play and binge your way through. You won’t regret it. Ciz will have you laughing so hard you can’t see the pages.

I can’t wait for the next BTU book! I’ll never get enough of this series.

[Rochelle · Rating 4 out of 5]

Book 6 in the BTU Alumni series and it was a great addition. This is a standalone in the series but I suggest reading the others. You won’t be disappointed. Loved Ryan and Amara so much. The chemistry and attraction between them was so much fun to witness and experience through the pages. Highly recommend this book. With each book that I read from Alley, I fall in love more and more with her books. She creates characters that will stay with you long after the book is over and have you impatiently waiting for the next book.

[Michelle Krystel · Rating 5 out of 5]

I was given an advance readers copy of this book and have decided to write a voluntary honest review. Ok I will admit I was one of those people who were upset that it wasn't Ryan and Mads. Because they had so much history together. But after reading mads book I realized I was wrong. And dex and her are perfect together. Ryan neeed that hea. With Amara she's like perfect for him and Maverick they all just make more sense. I love Ryan so much! But I'm so damn excited for Chance and Gemma. Oh the angst!

[Brittany waggingwithwords · Rating 5 out of 5]

Ahhh @alley.ciz has a way of sucking you in and making you feel like you belong in the circle of family and besties in her books. ⁣
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Ryan and Amara are no different. This was everything I need; swoonworthy, steamy, sassy and so much alpha, I melted to goo. ⁣
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Also the Coven and 9 year old kiddos, Mav especially were hilarious and constantly cracking me up with their matchmaking and sass.⁣
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Ryan is a sweet and sexy Captain America, hockey Captain. 🤤 🔥 Amara is a sweet but sassy, make up artist and the best single mom to the best kid Mav!⁣
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⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⁣
Thank you @wildfiremarketingsolutions and @alley.Ciz for an ARC! This is out today! 😍

[hopelesslyinlovewith_books · Rating 5 out of 5]

OMG what do I even say! This book was pucktastic! Totally swoon worthy kindle freaking crack! I couldn’t put it down! I totally missed my BTU peeps! And Ryan! Aka Captain America/ Cap, I’ve been waiting for his book what seems like forever and now that I’ve read it I want to read it again! The single mom and the celebrity hockey player. So much love for this book. I laughed at all the coven antics I missed so much and swooned the whole time. Ryan is unbelievably amazing! And can I say I wanted to strangle you know who (you’ll know who if you read the book) and dip him in acid. That’s all I’m saying about that. I’m completely addicted to Alley Ciz books. I laugh and have fun while reading them. The way she writes is just fun! I look forward to her next book! I’m so excited to see what she blows us away with next!

[Eva · Rating 5 out of 5]

Scoring Beauty
My rating: 5/5
Genre: Romance

* Hockey Romance
* He’s a hockey player
* She’s a beauty influencer
* Single Parent Trope
* Kinda Forbidden
* His Coaches daughter

Ugh first off I have been so excited to finally read Ryan Donnellys book! My favorite from the series thus far! Ryan Donnelly is just so😍😍
And Amara I absolutely loved meeting her! She has sworn off hockey men after her sons ‘sperm donor’ as her best friend likes to call him was a douchey hockey player.
But when Ryan Donnelly comes into the picture she may have to reevaluate her stance on hockey players, especially one as sweet and sexy as Ryan Donnelly.

[Lager Lefse Book Blog · Rating 4 out of 5]

Ryan. Captain America finally gets his book and I’m here for it!! Scoring Beauty is part of the BTU series, which is interconnected and standalone, however, it would probably be better if read together just for Cap’s background. Ryan is a champ on the ice, but off the ice, he’s struggling. He sweet, sassy, and totally swoon-worthy! Enter Amara. She is a makeup artist with an incredibly funny and lovable son named Maverick. All I will say is that she is at the rink waiting to meet someone when, *BAM*, body meets muscle. Lots of muscle, belonging to one incredible captain!

Alley is back with Ryan’s story, yes, but she has brought so much more to the table on this one. The Covenettes are back and all I need to say is holy h-e-double hockey sticks, have I missed this group. From their text messages to sucking in any estrogen in the room to continue to torment anyone with testosterone (good luck boys). Amara just fell into the group easily, but it’s Maverick, who had me in stitches. That kid is funny!!

Alley Ciz has definitely found her niche and I am here for it!! I am so anxious and excited to see where we go next.

[Kodie Mackay · Rating 5 out of 5]

All the swoon worthy vibes.

Ryan is a doll. That man is the definition of the perfect book boyfriend. Sweet, attentive, loving and present but also so fucking nasty in all the right ways it was like he was to good to be true. Honestly I don't have a bad word to say because as far as characters go he was pretty darn perfect and very well developed. A great captain, a good son, a loving brother and true friend and finally a fabulous boyfriend.

Amara is my kind of woman. She wasn't immediately open to the idea of the hot hockey captain despite everything and everyone telling her hes perfect. She had good reasons to doubt and question, the past hasn't always been so kind to her. But she was a phenomenal mum, a fabulous daughter and true friend. She was relatable and sweet with so much to give when she opened up and I'd definitely say she grew the most in this story.

Mav for sure was the VIP of this show. His wit and audacity had me crying in laughter. He was a credit to his mum, sweet loving and trying in all the best ways he just never failed to bring the feels.


Their story truly was as sweet as they come.
A slow burning trust building hilarious journey filled to the brim with all kinds of crazy outrageous shenanigans that had my crying in laughter. I loved that Amara and Ryan took time to build that connection because it just felt so natural when things did start happening. Their chemistry was INTENSE... but nothing beats that undeniable trust and knowing that they were safe with one another and that could be felt through the pages. Plus ... a hot guy who's great with kids to?... man it's was a dream.

Which leads me to my next love..

Holy side characters. You quite literally have a huge section of giant personalities gracing the pages throughout the story bringing all kinds of terror and trouble in their wake. There was never a dull moment. Great chemistry between characters, undeniable emotional and a whole lot of laughter. What is not to love.

Such a good book and all the good feels. For me this was the perfect pallet cleanser with just the right amount of everything.

[Rhi · Rating 5 out of 5]

I do love a sports romance especially a hockey romance. Now I'll be honest i haven't read the other books in the BTU Alumni series but you can guarantee I'm going to be diving in now. I absolutely adored Ryan and Amara.

After several disastrous dates Ryan decides it's time to take a break and just concentrate on hockey, well I guess fate has other plans when Amara literally falls in to him. One look in to Amara's eyes and Ryan is pretty much done for.
After moving across country with one thing in mind the last thing Amara was expecting was Ryan Donnelly and his charm. Amara isn't the only one she has to think of though she has to think of her 9yr old son Maverick, should she risk falling for the Cap or walk away before she falls? Ryan might be the good boy of hockey but hot damn that does not extend to the bedroom, he has a mouth on him that's for sure.

"Are you saying it's finally time for our faithful captain to bend the knee for The Coven"

I loved this book, the slow burn, the sexual tension, the little angst, the humour and especially the covenettes group chats were all on point. I definitely recommend reading this sports romance.

[Bookiechick Reviews · Rating 5 out of 5]

Aaaaaand Alley slays again!

My gawd Ryan!!!! This man had me swooning from the start not even lying. I have been waiting for his story and I finally got it and it did not disappoint.

I love everything about this book. It’s giving me angst, drama, swoon, spice and a whole lot more!! This was the perfect read for me right now. I have been wanting something fun yet angsty and full of all the feels. I devoured this in half the time it would normally take me to read a book. And I could not put it down. I need more!!!

These characters are everything. They compliment each other perfectly and their dynamic and chemistry is explosive. I was engaged and enthralled in their journey from the first page and it’s a journey that you won’t forget. I loved their individual growth but I loved their relationship growth more. I can’t quiet put my finger on it but something about it rang true with me. I could relate to Amara so much and maybe that was it but I also feel like there was some other reason why I felt so connected to this story and it made the read so much better.

This was an amazing read and I can’t wait to see what Alley has in store for us next.

[Laura ~ Not Now I'm Reading · Rating 4 out of 5]

I'm glad to see Ryan, aka Captain America, get his HEA. However, this was my least favorite BTU Alumni book so far. I just could not connect with the heroine. I tried. I tried so hard. Amara just didn't do it for me. And that happens. The group texts were awesome, as usual, and the kids are fantastic.

It was wonderful seeing some favorites in the group and learning random relationship updates on the couples. It was a little disconcerting that Kaye Denning was in high school in this book's timeline as she and Mason were the main couple in the U of J trilogy. So, be warned, the chronology of the BTU series and the U of J series is not linear or concurrent.

Sorry, Alley, I wanted to love it but couldn't. It wasn't you, it's me. But you keep writing them and I'll keep reading them!

[World Of Books 65 · Rating 5 out of 5]

I am a sucker for single parent romances, especially when we have 9-year-old boys like Maverick that completely steal the show, but I was equally impressed with his sassy mom Amara who gave me some great smiling moments as well as some beautiful normal moments that made me really contact with this lady. Alley Ciz gave us a great swoon-worthy hero in Ryan, who has been holding out on us (he is a cameo in some of the other books in the series) in the hot, naughty bedroom way.

There is a great deal of push and pull in their love, hate relationships but Ms Ciz always manages to put me in the heart of what is going on.

[Sara · Rating 5 out of 5]

I love any chance to catch up and enjoy the crazy and fun group of OG characters from the BTU world Alley Ciz has created. Ryan Donnelly has been a favorite of mine from her first book Power Play, and when his relationship with Tink ended I was sad he wasn’t getting his HEA.

Well Captain America finally got to run into his soul mate, and of all places in the team locker room when he’s wearing just a towel fresh from the shower! Swoon! What red blooded woman could resist meeting him like this?!

I loved how Ryan’s relationship with Amara happens despite him trying to resist. He just declared a no dating policy for this season. She is the pseudo daughter of his new Coach - he knows that’s forbidden. But she’s the most beauty woman and his immediate reaction every time he sees her is ‘Whoa!’

Amara is a very young single mom to a nine year old boy, who is her whole world. She was pregnant at 15 and the father of her child is more sperm donor than parent. She doesn’t let down her guard for many people because her past has taught her she is easily discardable.

This book gives us a swoony relationship between good guy Ryan, who has been hiding his secret bad boy in the bedroom persona, and Amara. Nine year old Maverick is a great addition to the Next Gen younger siblings, Sean and Carlee. These three contribute some matchmaking moves that are equally sweet and hilarious.

I was thrilled with the appearance of so many of that BTU characters I love and yet again wish these were really people in my life. Alley has given us another spectacular book to enjoy.

I received an ARC from the author and I am voluntarily leaving a review.

[Gem · Rating 5 out of 5]

YESSSSS!
Ryan finally got his story and good lord was it worth the wait!
A MUST read for any BTU fan and everyone else too.

[Brittany (happy.ending.always) · Rating 5 out of 5]

Oh. My. Gosh!!!!! That was incredible!!! I loved it soooooo much! I apologize because, Tap Out, book two in this series, Rocky and Gage’s story has been my absolute favorite for always and forever. Well…this story bumped them out of that spot! #sorrynotsorry Ryan and Amara are the couple! Yes, THE COUPLE!!! They are #couplegoals, they are amazing and beautiful and what a love story they have. Eeekk, so good!

I didn’t want this book to end. I kept seeing the percentage on my Kindle app go up and up and I wanted it to stop, I never wanted an ending and though every great story must come to an end, this one by far was INCREDIBLE and the ending was awesome!!!! I had this weird feeling before it was announced who this book would be about that it was going to be Ryan’s book. Heck, I needed it to be Ryan’s book so badly, so thank you soooo much Alley for giving us Ryan’s amazing story, it fit him so perfectly.

Ok so much awesomeness happened in this book. First having the BTU gang come back in full swing was INCREDIBLE!! I missed them all so much!!! Second, Amara, the female character is incredible. Throughout this entire book, she had me laughing (especially when she was thrown in with the coven, but she held her own). Amara is no stranger to crazy families and best friends, so having her pair with Ryan was perfection, they literally were made for each other.

Speaking of Amara I love her sooooo much! She brought a cast and crew to this story that was all new people for us to love and adore. And let me tell you I really fell hard for them. Especially Amara’s son. He has easily become a favorite character of mine. Seeing the Mama side to Amara was my favorite. Her story, her background was deep but beautiful. The love she has for her son was by far amazing. I loved their back and forth. The will they make room for Ryan in their happy bubble or not. Ryan’s relationship with Maverick was special and truly a joy to read.

Ryan and Amara’s fit was perfect. I didn’t want the story to end. Then it does but Alley gives us a prologue that not only blew me away, but had me sobbing. What an incredible story. I loved the journey these characters took. Even though it took them sometime to see if they were the right fit, that push and pull was sooooo entertaining. An absolute must devour if a read! You won’t want to put this one down!!!

[Ash Lovesbooks · Rating 5 out of 5]

Ryan and Amara's story has captured my heart and will never let go! There’s a character named Maverick and Top Gun references *epic badass fighter pilot swoon *

This book could be read as a standalone but it would be better if read in the series order. Alley Ciz continues her BTU Alumni series (book #6) and the crew is full of their usual shenanigans. The secondary characters are so full of personality and larger than life attitude makes for a fun, entertaining read. With that being said, this book has earned a special spot in my top favorite sports romances because of the main characters and their storyline. Both Ryan and Amara have complicated personal experiences in the past with relationships which influences them still.

Alley Ciz's books are so good that I bought them all for my friend to read as well. If you are a fan of sports romance Alley should be on your automatic YES and BUY categories.

[Sarah N · Rating 5 out of 5]

Calling all BTU alum - Ryan gets his HEA!!!!! Scoring Beauty, book 6 in the BTU Alumni series by Alley Ciz is everything I wanted for our favorite captain! I absolutely adore this series. Author Alley Ciz created the most amazing crew, and book after book, I cannot get enough! It's the kind of series where you're dying for every side character's book, and hoping it never ends!

After having read the previous books I thought I knew everything to expect from the sexy, dependable, savior that is Ryan Donnelly... you guys he was a surprise! He's everything honorable you would expect, but Ry is definitely an alpha with a dirty side. The chemistry and steam is heavy in this one.

If you love single parent romances, hockey, family ties, instalove, laugh-out-loud moments, and all the spice, then you have to read Scoring Beauty by Alley Ciz!

[Heather Rada · Rating 5 out of 5]

Once again Alley Ciz has made me fall more in love with a fictional character than some may say is healthy - but I don’t need that kind of negativity in my life! I have loved Ryan from the very beginning and my heart broke for him in the other BTU books so for him to finally get his HEA I could not be more elated! Amara and Maverick are perfect and fit seamlessly in with the Coven/BTU crew. I have some new favorites in Coach and Mama Watson and I cannot wait to read more of the BTU world!! #fcancer

[Rochelle Spaccamonti · Rating 5 out of 5]

I really have no words for Ryan Donnelly. Alley always gives me book hangovers and I can hear her evil laugh as type that.

Ryan and Amara are by far my favorite BTU couple. I absolutely LOVED Maverick and wish my kids were as cool as he is. I love the friendship Ryan established with Amara and Mav. This slow burn friends to lovers book is definitely a must read. It has swoon, laughs, tears and of course hockey. It truly is a well written masterpiece.

[Jasmine | Filthylittlereader · Rating 5 out of 5]

“𝙄’𝙢 𝙜𝙚𝙩𝙩𝙞𝙣𝙜 𝙩𝙝𝙚 𝙞𝙢𝙥𝙧𝙚𝙨𝙨𝙞𝙤𝙣 𝙄 𝙣𝙚𝙫𝙚𝙧 𝙨𝙩𝙤𝙤𝙙 𝙖 𝙘𝙝𝙖𝙣𝙘𝙚 𝙖𝙜𝙖𝙞𝙣𝙨𝙩 𝙍𝙮𝙖𝙣 𝘿𝙤𝙣𝙣𝙚𝙡𝙡𝙮.”

This statement couldn’t be more true. Oh my swoony word that Ryan Donnelly is something else. I have been impatiently waiting on pins and needles and for what seemed like foreverrrr for my Captain to get his well deserved hea. And of course my girl Alley did not disappoint. BUT, let me just say my guy Ryan surprised me in the best of ways!

“𝙏𝙝𝙚 𝙞𝙘𝙚 𝙞𝙨𝙣’𝙩 𝙩𝙝𝙚 𝙤𝙣𝙡𝙮 𝙥𝙡𝙖𝙘𝙚 𝙄 𝙨𝙘𝙤𝙧𝙚 𝙝𝙖𝙩 𝙩𝙧𝙞𝙘𝙠𝙨.”

Well, stick a fork in me because I am dooone, a gentleman in the streets and a filthy dirty talker in the sheets? In the words of my girl Maya Wilkes: “oh HELL yes!” Then seeing the way he was with Maverick *insert heart eyes gif here* phew I can’t even, oh captain, my captain.

“𝙎𝙝𝙚’𝙨 𝙩𝙝𝙚 𝙗𝙚𝙨𝙩. 𝙒𝙚 𝙣𝙚𝙚𝙙 𝙩𝙤 𝙛𝙞𝙣𝙙 𝙨𝙤𝙢𝙚𝙗𝙤𝙙𝙮 𝙬𝙤𝙧𝙩𝙝𝙮 𝙤𝙛 𝙝𝙚𝙧 𝙖𝙬𝙚𝙨𝙤𝙢𝙚𝙣𝙚𝙨𝙨.“

I could not dare write this review without spotlighting the adorably sweet and little charmer that is Maverick. I loved the way he loved his mom. I loved their relationship. I just loved his character so much. He was a mama’s boy much like I’m a mama’s girl so I could definitely relate to only wanting the best for his main girl.

Speaking of Amara, even though it was clouded in comedic relief, I can appreciate the realness of her insecurity as a single mom. I liked seeing her confront it and learn to not let it rule her life and affect her relationships.
The dynamic between Amara, Mav and Ryan just sent my heart a flutter with all the happy feels.

Now you know a BTU book isn’t BTU if we don’t have our hilariously entertaining cameos from our beloved coven and the men who fear them. Only Alley made it even sweeter this time by adding in the next gen, that included Sean, Carlee and Maverick, so yeah cue all the crazy shenanigans. But, our evil queen wouldn’t be worthy of her name if she didn’t leave us begging for more and that bonus epilogue definitely did the trick.

[Traci Bookstagram · Rating 5 out of 5]

𝗧𝗿𝗼𝗽𝗲𝘀: Hockey Romance, Single Mother, Chosen Family, Cinnamon Roll, Coach’s Daughter
𝗢𝘃𝗲𝗿𝗮𝗹𝗹 𝗥𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗴: 🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟
𝗦𝗽𝗶𝗰𝗲 𝗟𝗲𝘃𝗲𝗹: 🌶️🌶️🌶️
𝗖𝗵𝗮𝗿𝗮𝗰𝘁𝗲𝗿𝘀: 💜💜💜💜
𝗧𝗲𝗮𝗿𝘀 𝗟𝗼𝘀𝘁: 💧
𝗣𝗹𝗼𝘁 𝗗𝗲𝘃𝗲𝗹𝗼𝗽𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁: 🖊️🖊️🖊️
𝗣𝗢𝗩: Dual
𝗙𝗼𝗿𝗺𝗮𝘁: Audiobook

𝗢𝗿 𝗱𝗼 𝗜 𝘁𝗼𝘀𝘀 𝗵𝗲𝗿 𝗼𝗻𝘁𝗼 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗯𝗲𝗱 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝘀𝗵𝗼𝘄 𝗵𝗲𝗿 𝘄𝗵𝘆 𝗶𝘁’𝘀 𝗮 𝗴𝗼𝗼𝗱 𝘁𝗵𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗻𝗶𝗰𝗲 𝗴𝘂𝘆𝘀 𝗳𝗶𝗻𝗶𝘀𝗵 𝗹𝗮𝘀𝘁?

I seriously love the audiobook narrators. They do an absolutely phenomenal job with this book. I also love Love LOVE how they switch off narrating the text conversations between Ryan & Amara!

I am so sorry to Rocky & Gage, but Ryan's story has officially taken over as my favorite BTU Alumni book. The internal musings of both Ryan & Amara are some of my absolute favorite & had me rolling on the ground laughing. Seriously, I cannot sing enough praises of this book! It was down right hilarious & both characters completely frustrate me to no end. Thank goodness the next generation were around to help them out as they both needed some pushing & shoving in the right direction.

This series has always been of of my favorites & the latest book does not disappoint. Alley Ciz is absolutely brilliant in how she forms her amazing characters. Plus that little teaser for the next BTU book has me so excited for the next one!

[bookjunkiejane · Rating 2 out of 5]

Single mom romance! *SHUDDERS*
I wanted Ryan Donnelly to get an easy happily ever after! Especially after getting his heart broken by Maddie! (And get this, she was shamelessly living in his house even after callously rejecting his proposal) !!!!!!!
I expected something else altogether for his book! Guess what they say about having expectations!!!!!!!
Yesssssss, that's right! DON'T EXPECT!!!!!!!!

[Yami’s Bookshelf · Rating 5 out of 5]

Alley Ciz has done it again. She managed to write another amazing story into the BTU series. No wonder she has definitely become one of my top go to authors. Every book she writes is golden in my opinion.

I could not put this book down. I had been waiting for Ryan’s story for the longest time.

This is definitely one you do not want to miss in the series.

[Valeen Robertson (Live Thru Books Blog) · Rating 4 out of 5]

Universal



Running into a wall of muscles while trying to find her pseudo father was not how Amara expected her day to go. When she realizes that wall of muscle is a HOCKEY player, she's immediately put off, no matter how hot he is, no matter how attracted her body is to him. She's got permanent proof of just how hockey players are, and she wants none of it, of him. But meddling family may just have something else in mind for Ryan and Amara...



First, I have to claim Ryan. Captain America (and Bucky) indeed! This good guy with the sweet personality is probably the swooniest hockey player I've ever read. He's so darn sweet and adorable, with a hidden dirty alpha hiding inside all that sweetness. Amara is a damn lucky woman! I admit to not connecting to Amara like I did to Ryan, but I really enjoyed their story - it's sweet and sexy, and Amara's permanent proof is a straight up scene, no, STORY, stealer.



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