Sometimes an event that knocks you on your butt, off your feet or in this case ice skates, can turn into an enlightening time. A time to take stock of your life and perhaps offer an uninvited, unexpected look into your future. I like to call this your new normal. Most everyone has to face challenges and changes and in MAYBE THIS CHRISTMAS by Jennifer Show there is a lot of both in the air.

You could call it having your cake and eating it too. Old fashioned as it seems mothers are always lecturing about not giving away the milk without buying the cow. So when two consenting adults have been indulging in several years of friends with benefits it's an awesome challenge to move to a more connected relationship. One with the word love attached. And to a confirmed single hockey star that's a move he just hasn't mastered.

Asher Westmore along with his brothers Jackson and Ben practically grew up on ice skates. You have to be tough to be a professional hockey player. Learn how to take hits along with fabulous wins and heartbreaking losses. Those hits hurt and can cause some physical challenges to recover.

Lucky for Asher his best friend Emma was once again there for him while he rehabbed from knee surgery. Asher was a smart guy and was beginning to see the writing on the wall. Emma was moving on in her own personal career as a Physical Therapist. And this signaled a possible, no probable change in their relationship.

So the burning question is does Asher acknowledge his feelings for Emma, putting him and his heart on the line. Or is it just a case of Asher worrying that he will miss his friend with benefits. Asher does not like to lose but winning Emma's heart is not a game. Its reality, a relationship hangs in the balance. Emma has been waiting a long time for Asher to catch up. Her feeling is true and sold, and she wants, no expects nothing less from Asher.

Jennifer Snow is a Canadian and never doubt that as one she knows hockey. Having said that Snow also knows a lot about love and relationships and her books show it. Great coupling is an art and once again in MAYBE THIS CHRISTMAS, we are introduced to a wonderful complex pair of characters who come to life on every page thanks to wordsmith Jennifer Snow. Problem with any of her books is they end too soon leaving you wanting more. Never too late to join the growing ranks of Jennifer Snow fans, Colorado Ice series is lovely and memorable.