One of the issues with new adult romance is that it tends towards treacle just a little too often. The author builds complex stories and you think are heading somewhere deep and then it veers into... not. CONFESSIONS OF A FORMER PUCK BUNNY by Cindi Madsen suffers from that syndrome, but is much more enjoyable than most.

Hockey is - for some reason - one of the most frequently written about in Romancelandia and is one of my favorites to read about. I enjoyed this story immensely -until the end, when the angst was just a little too much.

However, if you're looking for a fun read to while away these dog days of summer, and you're into new adult romance and hockey, and like your heroes just a little nerdy (this one plays hockey and likes math!) then go for it! You won't regret your time with these folks.