Samantha Whiskey

Vamps

Been awhile since I’ve read a vampire story and this sounded interesting. I liked it more than I thought I would. Good characters and an interesting mystery to balance the sexy romance make this a winner.

I enjoyed this well enough. I have mentioned before that I like hockey romances. Though I don't really understand why, I can enjoy a hockey game but I am not really into any sport. Still, these work for me, and since there are hundreds I guess I am not alone. The writing on this was serviceable, no more than that but within the sports romance genre "servicable" is a gift to readers. The short story is that Bentley and Chloe were childhood sweethearts in Canada and broke up when he got a show more hockey scholarship in the States because SPOILER! Do not scroll down if you don't want to know

Spoiker Start: Chloe learns her mother has early onset dementia and she needs to stay and care for her, and she knows Bentley would turn down the opportunity he had to stay with her so she just breaks it off. Ten years after breaking up, Betley is a professional player and Chloe is a respected physical therapist. When she comes onboard as in-house trainer for Bentley's team the clock starts ticking as we move toward their HEA.

Overall I really loved the respect they two leads had for each other, and the backdrop of dealing with a parent with dementia -- both of these were done well. There is a storyline that ends up being important having to do with Chloe's emotionally abusive ex. I thought the whole thing was badly developed and felt tacked on. It could have been removed entirely, or better written, but as it was I thought it minimized the very real experience of emotional abuse, and that is irresponsible. show less

Samantha Whiskey is winning streak with WHEELER the eighth book in the Seattle Sharks series. Lukas Vestergaard hires his best friend Eric Gentry’s little sister, Faith, as his personal assistant. He struggles with keeping her off limits. This contemporary sports romance is suitable for adult audiences.

I love Lukas. He reminded me of Henrik Lundqvist: always well dressed, with model looks. They are both Swedish, but Lukas is not a goalie. Lukas is about to launch a new clothing line show more called Adrenaline. He needs to hire a personal assistant to help his work load. Lukas has been interested in Faith for Years, so he is hesitant to hire her.

Faith is a fun heroine. She is a student at the University of Washington. She wants to start a concierge public relations firm. She becomes Lukas’ personal assistant to get experience and the finances to pursue her goal. She is also attracted to Lukas but plans to keep it professional. I love that after working together they truly get to know one another.

The plot was entertaining and skillfully executed. Lukas and Faith have great chemistry and banter. I love that Faith calls him out on stuff. They are believable. They have very human emotions like lacking confidence at times. The last chapter before the Epilogue was perfect. It put a huge smile on my face. I voluntarily reviewed an advance reader copy of this book. show less

Samantha Whiskey is on a game-winning streak with Sawyer (Carolina Reapers #2). I was really looking forward to Sawyer McCoy’s story. We first meet Sawyer in the Seattle Sharks series. He was a goalie at the University of Washington. He was the roommate of Faith Gentry (Wheeler, Seattle Sharks #8) and Harper Thompson (Defender, Seattle Sharks #9).

Sawyer is a loveable character. He has taken care of his mother who has Parkenson’s since he was fifteen. He is a really good guy, who hasn’t show more had things go his way. Now he is finally given the opportunity to have his dream come true and play in the NHL.

Sawyer first met Scythe’s bartender, Echo Hayes, in book one, Axel. This is their story. The two seem like opposites, but they truly work together. Their chemistry is combustible.

I love Samantha Whiskey’s writing style. I have enjoyed every book that I have read by her. They are skillfully-written and thought-provoking. I recommend this book to people who enjoy sports romances. It can be read as a standalone, but I suggest reading the books I mentioned in my review first to appreciate Sawyer’s character. Plus, they’re awesome books, so you should read them anyway. I voluntarily reviewed an advance reader copy of this book. show less