The D-Man: Steamy Hockey Romance

· Redtails Hockey Book 5 · Moonlit Night Publishing
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Opposites attract...and ignite.  

On the ice, Justin Perry is always in control. As one of the Reading Redtails' best defensemen, he plays with an intense focus and skates like he was born on blades. Off the ice, he's content to keep his head down and his eyes on the prize: a spot on an NHL team. Except when Vivi Martin's around. She's bright, bold and beautiful and Justin can't make himself look away.

Vivi can't help but notice Justin's interest and, yeah, she's not immune to his awkward charm or his grin that steals her breath. But falling for another athlete who will only leave and break her heart is the last thing she needs. Been there, done that. No t-shirt required. She's too busy working three part-time jobs to make ends meet while figuring out how to use her passion for photography to build a career.

Until Vivi gets a peek at what's underneath Justin's boy-scout exterior and discovers a tattooed hunk who rocks her world with a kiss. She'd be a fool to pass up a chance to get him in her bed....and in front of her camera. And Vivi's no fool.

But when a career-focused hockey player pursues a free spirit who's built a fortress of ice around her bruised heart, Justin's going to have to step up and take his best shot to break through Vivi's walls...and hope it doesn't shatter them both.


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Cheryl Whitty
January 14, 2019
I’M VERY LUCKY TO HAVE A GREAT START TO THE New Year it’s seems I’ve had the pleasure to enjoy every book I’ve read so far, and this book was so different. I love sports romances, but this was different where our hero Justin comes across shy and reserved toward Vivi the waitress his has pining after for a while but is nervous about asking her out. Vivi has sworn of men and her ex left a nasty taste in her mouth, but when Justin a Redtails Defense-men asks her out she can’t say no. Justin was a real sweetheart, but when she finally gets him bed and sees his body and ink, he leaves her craving more. This was an entertaining and sweet romance with just the right amount of heat. I thoroughly enjoyed it and after reading it left a nice smile on my face after finishing my read.
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Diane Subsits Lynch
January 13, 2019
Stephanie Julian scores with THE D-MAN. Reading Redtails’ defenseman Justin Perry has had a crush on Vivi Martin for a long time. Vivi had a bad break up with an athlete and refuses to put herself in that situation again. However, she is intrigued by his tattoos and begins to get to know him better. Justin is nothing like her ex. I like Justin and Vivi. Justin is on the shy side. He is quiet and kind. He has high moral standards. Vivi is artistic and bold. She is hard working and sociable. They don’t seem like they would be a good fit, but they totally are. My son’s name is Justin, and he is a defense high school hockey player I couldn’t help but appreciate the main character for their similarities. THE D-MAN is a heartfelt and enjoyable read. The characters have some misunderstandings and obstacles that make the story interesting. This book fits in well with the series. It is skillfully written and enjoyable. I voluntarily reviewed an advance reader copy of this book.
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Stephanie Julian is a USA Today and New York Times best-selling author of contemporary and paranormal romance for adventurous readers.

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