by Kate Meader
Series: Chicago Rebels #3
Genres: Contemporary Romance
Source: Publisher
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The steamy Chicago Rebels series returns with this racy and sassy tale of embittered hearts, second chances, and going for the goal—on and off the ice.
Violet Vasquez never met her biological father, so learning he left his beloved hockey franchise—the Chicago Rebels—to her is, well, unexpected. Flat broke and close to homeless, Violet is determined to make the most of this sudden opportunity. Except dear old dad set conditions that require she takes part in actually running the team with the half-sisters she barely knows. Working with these two strangers and overseeing a band of hockey-playing lugs is not on her agenda…until she lays eyes on the Rebels captain and knows she has to have him.
Bren St. James has been labeled a lot of things: the Puck Prince, Lord of the Ice, Hell’s Highlander...but it’s the latest tag that’s making headlines: washed-up alcoholic has-been. This season, getting his life back on track and winning the Cup are his only goals. With no time for relationships—except the fractured ones he needs to rebuild with his beautiful daughters—he’s finding it increasingly hard to ignore sexy, all-up-in-his-beard Violet Vasquez. And when he finds himself in need of a nanny just as the playoffs are starting, he’s faced with a temptation he could so easily get hooked on.
For two lost souls, there’s more on the line than just making the best of a bad situation… there might also be a shot at the biggest prize of all: love.
Hooked On You by Kate Meader is the third and final book in the Chicago Rebels series featuring three estranged sisters who own a Chicago hockey team. To keep it, they must work together and have a winning season. Along the way, they find family, friendship, and love. In Hooked On You, sassy, flirtatious and unapologetic, Violet Vasquez, goes head to head with team captain, Bren St. James.
Caffeinated Dates with Hooked on You
- First Date: Throughout the series, we have witnessed a sizzling, snarky chemistry between Vi and Bren. As the book opens we get a glance at their first encounter. She is finally ready for a little fun after healing from cancer. He is at the low point in his life and has just come out of rehab. I enjoy haters to lovers scenario, where the hate comes from undeniable attraction and I was all in. Fast forward to present day. The season is almost over, and the Chicago Rebels are in the playoffs. A situation with Bren’s daughters arises and I love how this team, staff, and management rallied around Bren to help him keep his head in the game while putting family first. The story touches on addiction, fears, and support.
- Second Date: As the team helps Bren, it leads to opportunities for Bren and Vi to interact. I loved the banter, snark and sexual tension these moments created. Bren’s daughters served as the catalyst for the two to spend even more time together and I loved the setup Meader created. It allowed the two to really get to know each other. Vi comes off as all fun and games, but she is really grounded and her inner strength is to be admired. This doesn’t mean she isn’t without flaws. I loved watching the heat between these two become combustible as my Kindle sizzled with the wickedly hot scenes.
- Third Date: The conflict or drama comes from an outside source in Hooked On You and it all felt very realistic especially in the professional sports world. I really enjoyed Bren’s girls in this story from talks of slugs to their own struggles. It added depth and believability to the story. While I didn’t doubt that Meader would deliver all the feels and a swoon-worthy HEA, it wasn’t an easy road but the character growth, the developing relationship, and bonds made it all worth it. I laughed, swooned and devoured the final one-third of this story.
Those looking for a touching series with heat, loveable characters and sexy accents should grab the Chicago Rebel series. Kate Meader has become a favorite here at Caffeinated and I cannot wait to see what she brings us next.
I loved watching the heat between these two become combustible as my Kindle sizzled with the wickedly hot scenes. Hooked on You by Kate Meader #mustread #romance Share on X
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Kimberly is a coffee loving book addict who reads and listens to fictional stories in all genres. Whovian, Ravenclaw, Howler and proud Nonna. She owns and manages Caffeinated PR. The coffee is always on and she is ready to chat. BlueSky | Facebook | Instagram
Mary @StackingMyBookShelves!
God, who doesn’t love a sexy accent. – IDK – I do for sure. This sounds like a loveable read. I have to add this one too. I have a lot of catching up to do in my reading. I have a month off from semesters so I plan on doing just that! =)
Mary
Kimberly
Right. Yes, some accents just curl my toes.
Kim
LOVED your review! Kate is one of my favorite authors
Kimberly
Thanks Kim. I love her too. I am excited to start her new series.
Katherine @ I Wish I Lived in a Library
I need all of these! I love your overall description of the series and this one really appeals to me as well. I really love the sisters premise.
Kimberly
This was a fun, heartfelt and sexy series, Katherine.
Bookworm Brandee
I love the foundation for this series…3 sisters who must find a way to work together and save this team? Yeah. And then there’s the hockey. *swoon* I have the first one of these in audio…I may even have book 2. And Kate Meader is an author on my tbr thanks to YOU. So I’ll move this series up in the queue. 🙂
Kimberly
I imagine listening will be delightful as all of these men have accents. Glad I made her part of your TBR pile <3
Barbara Strickland
Love this series and been waiting for this one. Great review as always
Kimberly
Enjoy, this was so good!
Nise'
Looking forward to this last book in the series. Loved it on audio.
Kimberly
I bet it is awesome on audio!
Samantha
Oh yay I’m so glad you liked this!!!! I can’t wait to read it!
Kimberly
Glad to hear you enjoy Meader too Samantha!
Christy LoveOfBooks
Aww gotta add this series. I love me some good banter and snark.
Kimberly
Yay. I think you’d have fun with this series. The chef especially
Jennifer
I’ve added these to my wishlist on my library account. I’ll have to check them out at some point.
Kimberly
Yay. This was a good series, Jennifer.
Angela Adams
Wow! A reader can get hooked just by looking at that book cover!! Thanks for the post!!!
Kimberly
Right. I love that the minute you look at it you have an idea of what the book is about.
Heidi
Sexy accents, I am thinking this would be great on audio!
Kimberly
Oh my yes, I do think this would be yummy to listen too!
Ethan
My mom loves reading romance, so I recommended your blog to her! It was a great way to help us connect this Mother’s Day!
Kimberly
Awe, that was sweet of you. I do enjoy romance and other genres so hopefully she will find her next read 🙂
Sophia Rose
The story set up and how its been building along with the other stories is a win to me. The way the team rallies around him and his daughters in a time of need reminds me why I love big family elements in my stories. I have book one languishing on my kindle.
Kimberly
Yes, that was my feeling exactly.
blodeuedd
Omg yes on this series..YES
Lily B
sounds like it was a fun read, love that it was a hate to love romance 😀 and snarky to boot
Kimberly
One of my favorite tropes 🙂
Debbie Haupt
Well hello there mr. 8 pack with a 4.5 star and 4 heat rating, whew better turn up the air conditioning 🙂 Great review Kim. I’ve seen her around but have never read her.
Kimberly
LOL, summer sizzler indeed!
Melliane
i’ts great that you had once agin a great time with her novels! I really need to try one day too
Kimberly
Yes, she is quickly becoming a go-to author <3
Ailyn Koay
is this one that i have to read from book 1? because this seems like a last book?
Kimberly
Yes, this is the last book, and while I think it would be better to read them in order, each book features one romance and Meader does a good job with a recap.
kindlemom1
Nick really loved this one as well. It does sound like a really fun and steamy series to try. Glad you loved it Kim!
Kimberly
Thanks, Ali. Yes, Meader delivers the goods 🙂
Quinn's Book Nook
I have heard such amazing things about this series by Kate Meader but I haven’t tried them out yet. I don’t know why because I love sports romances. I’m so glad you really loved this one.
Kimberly
I’ve had lots of luck with this author’s books.
Jenea’s Book Obsession
A sizzling kindle tells me all I need to hear, I need to read this series and soon!
Kimberly
Hehe..it was hot.
Cindy
Now that sounds like one hot book! Great review!
Kimberly
Thanks, Cindy. The heat was good but well balanced.
Nadene
Your kindle sizzled, now that is hot. This sounds like a really good series.
Kimberly
It really was. I became invested which is always fun..plus sexy accents and swoons.