Axel

Samantha Whiskey — 2019

The NHL’s been at my door since I was 18. But I’d never leave the Swedish Hockey League—Not while raising my little brother. But now he’s grown and the Carolina Reapers show up with my greatest weakness: Langley Pierce, their new head of PR. I’ve never been able to say no to her. She’s fierce, independent, and the sexiest woman I’ve ever met. She also has a stubborn streak wider than my entire country. One comment from her smart mouth about never dating again, and I propose. No, really, I actually propose: A six-month marriage contract in exchange for signing with the Reapers. I want to date this woman so badly that I’m going to marry her first. I’ll use each day to show her how a queen should be treated. Our wedding day started a countdown I’m powerless to stop, and the faster the months fly, the harder I fall. She’s sworn she’ll never choose a man over her career, and I promised never to ask her to.Until I’m forced to. How can we move forward when we started this whole thing backwards? If I can’t convince her this marriage is anything but fake—The next document we sign will crush us both. Welcome to the Carolina Reapers, Samantha Whiskey’s newest hockey series where the chill of the ice meets sultry southern nights. --Back cover.

Reviews

Nialani Thompson@nialanireads

Dec 14, 2023

This book was really good. I was so excited to read about Axel and Langley. I loved the Reapers and I’m literally so excited for the rest of the series. Axel really would be a good captain and I’m so excited to see how he moves with team! He was such a great character, I loved everything about him. Langley was so strong and independent. I do wish there was more groveling, I feel like she barely did anything before he forgave her but I guess if you love someone as much as Axel loves Langley, it makes sense. Can’t wait for more! Especially Cannon.

Kathleen Tom@kateee

Jan 2, 2023

5 Stars! Hi BookLovers, AXEL & LANGLEY! TWO ALPHA MALE-FEMALE!!!!!!! There is no way in hell I could give this 4 stars. It deserved to have 5 or more. OMG! I just love everything in this book, it was just lovely and I honestly love their chemistry together. Arranged Marriage? Check. Hockey Romance? Check. Friends to Lover Romance? Check. Check. Check. Check. GAH!! I adore Axel so much, the love he has for his brother and to Langley is just incredible. Although he can be possessive he was also soft on the inside. I'm not always a big fan of the man in long hair but you know I can make an exception. Right? Hehe. But I might not like a little just a little thought-of Langley Work First attitude. It's just too much sometimes but I understand where she came from just that I don't think it worth it with the way Axel treated her. But I guess we needed the drama right? Glad I save this for the last! You guys should read this series. It's Amazing. Highly Recommended! :)

Missy Zuber @mlz2883

Aug 15, 2022

Loved the story, but I was left confused on more then one occasion due to all of the other hockey players and their back stories I didn't know. This was my first book hockey book by this author so I didn't realize some characters had their stories told in another series.