"delightful, hot, and humorous tale"

Jane Alcott, reporter, is seemingly settled in her dull job of writing the "Single In the City" dating advice column in the Seattle Times newspaper. She has another job so she can save for the house she wants, and that job is not dull at all. She writes the monthly serial "The Life of Honey Pie" for the men's magazine "Him". Her character, Honey Pie, is famous for screwing her latest conquest into a coma. As she's writing her next installment of "Honey Pie", the managing editor of the newspaper calls to tell her she has a new assignment. It seems the owner of the Seattle Chinooks hockey team wants a woman's view on the games to draw the female fans to the games. Jane (who is infamous for her Post-it notes) writes herself a note to buy books on hockey.

Luc Martineau, notorious goalie for the Chinooks, is a very private person. He never gives interviews, and is usually a bear to talk to. The first time he and Jane meet, he offers to "piss in her coffee". He doesn't think that Jane should be covering the games, not to mention traveling with the team. She dresses in mostly black and gray, and he first considers her dull. But he soon learns that Jane has a very strong backbone. She takes everything in stride, including the synchronized jock-dropping in the locker room after the game. The guys have tried everything in their power, short of what would be considered sexual harassment, to get her to quit. But Jane's not going anywhere.

As Jane gains the respect of the players, Luc realizes that he's undeniably attracted to her. And he's certain she feels the same. But can he let her in and trust her enough with his secret? Can Jane allow herself to get involved with Luc, and risk losing her job?

Rachel Gibson has penned a delightful, hot, and humorous tale that is enjoyable from beginning to end. I could not put this book down, and stayed awake until the wee hours of the morning to finish it. The development of the relationship between Jane and Luc is funny, heartfelt, and heartbreaking. They both have issues to get through before they can commit. As a hockey lover, I enjoyed the references to current NHL teams and players, but you do not need knowledge of hockey to appreciate this book! I highly recommend this book.

NOTE: If you've read Ms. Gibson's previous hockey book, SIMPLY IRRESISTIBLE, there are cameo appearances from those characters in this book as well.

SEXUAL CONTENT: R.

Reviewed by Maryellen Kunkel
Courtesy Sensual Romance
Posted February 26, 2003