I love reading contemporary romance, especially when the author has found a niche that celebrates women and all of their choices.
Many of the mainstream romance authors tend to shy away from steamy sex in their stories, choosing to do the long drawn-out romantic build. But that’s where this author is different.
With a new book getting ready to release, continue for my full review.
Walk of Shame by Avery Flynn
ASIN : B0C72JBJS5
Publisher : Entangled: Amara
Publication date : March 18, 2024
OVERVIEW:
One night. No strings. And a really good puck.
Five years ago, Astrid O’Malley experienced the ultimate in public humiliation. Being dumped at the altar by her childhood sweetheart was horrifying enough. That fact that he was a professional hockey goalie and her dad was his coach? It was all anyone in sports could talk about.
Eff hockey. Eff goalies.
These days, Astrid lives a life (mostly) free of hockey and free to pursue whoever she wants with exactly zero shame in her game. Like tonight’s hook-up. This guy’s nailed the lumberjack aesthetic perfectly. Especially when he has the stamina and creativity to back it up.
Because the rule is: it’s one night only. Which is gonna be a problem because she’s just discovered he lives in the apartment upstairs.
And he’s joined her dad’s team. As the goalie coach. To train her ex.
Now Astrid is in some kind of hockey hell–filled with her ex, her family, and the best sex of her life. And somehow she’s been roped back onto the team.
Puck my life.
Walk of Shame by Avery Flynn Review
From the first time I read a book by Flynn I was captivated because she unashamedly writes her characters enjoying life. Her characters are realistic – enjoying food, enjoying other people, maybe a little overweight and built, and definitely not perfect.
This book is a great example of why I enjoy this author so much. Flynn is the type of author who creates characters that you can really identify with the fact that they enjoy themselves without too much remorse.
From the beginning of Walk of Shame and all the way throughout, this author knows how to humanize her characters. Not only do we enjoy their personality, but also the building of the relationship throughout the story.
Her supporting characters are interesting and add a lot to the story. Astrid’s love interest is a sweetheart and oh, they are perfect together! Simmering heat and a connection that sizzles!
Flynn is funny and writes in an addictive style that makes it tough to stop reading. I love that it is low angst as I love to escape into my stories and this author pulls you right in!
Fast-paced, steamy, sweet, and a wee bit emotional, Walk of Shame is a fabulous read. The spoiler for me was the ending! I wanted soooo much more!
4 STARS!!
Disclaimer: Chris has personally reviewed the product listed above. She has not received any monetary compensation for her review but did receive a free ebook so she could evaluate and use it for this post. Her thoughts & opinions in this review are unbiased & honest and your opinions may differ.
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