Another sexy, hockey playing Westmore knocks our socks off in the next book in Jennifer Snow's Colorado Ice series! This family is fun, down-to-earth and a pleasure to spend time with. The connection between Ben and Olivia was sweet ... it might not have enthralled me quite as much as Jackson's story did previously, but was a fast paced joy to read! Looking forward to Asher's story!

Colorado Avalanche captain Ben Westmore's partying has finally caught up to him! His love 'em and leave 'em, every night is a party attitude has kept him company for years, but after a night he doesn't remember in Vegas comes back to haunt him, he decides to lay low for awhile ... and get it taken care of FAST!

Attorney Olivia Davis has decided to move forward with her goal of having a family even if she is still single. The last thing she needs is a woman loving playboy trying out his smooth moves on her! She has to admit though ... the guy she sees is front of her is so not what she expected! He's kind, generous, loving to his family ... how can she resist him??

Ben is a professional hockey player, who has skills on and off the ice. He knows he can have any woman he wants and quite often he takes advantages of it. When he suddenly hears what he had done on New year’s Eve, he’s in big trouble and needs a lawyer to take care of the situation. He’s not a big drinker, but a moment from his past hit him hard and drunken night out led to a mistake he never meant to make. Olivia is a divorce attorney for professional athletes and she’s worked hard to get where she’s now. Concentrating on work didn’t leave time for her personal life, but being in her 30-s, she longs for a family, especially because she doesn’t have any family members herself. When Ben and Olivia meet there’s instant chemistry, but considering the circumstances, they just can’t be together at the time. Fate on the other hand has other plans and they start to bump into each other and as they spend more time in each other’s present, feelings are starting to develop.

It was my first book by Jennifer Snow and even though it’s the second book in the series it can be read as a standalone. I really enjoyed this book and I definitely want to read about the other Westmore brothers. It’s a well written book that makes you devour this sweet romance. It has a great storyline, characters and romance. I loved seeing both main characters open up to each other and working through their issues towards the ir happily ever after. I’m really happy I decided to read this book, because I found a new author whose work I enjoy.

Ben is the oldest of the Westmores - He's always been the serious one, only concentrating on the game. He doesn't have time for love and he likes his life, being able to get any woman he wants. But all of a sudden Ben finds himself in quite the predicament. It's play-off season again and now he finds out he's married? WTH?! On a drunken New Years Eve, it seems he married a girl he didn't even know. Or so he thinks. But it's not the girl that he married that has him in knots in the woman who is representing her in his divorce! There is an instant connection between Olivia Davis and himself and it's one he just doesn't think he can ignore.

Why did Ben Westmore have to walk into her office? Just when she's decided to give up on her Happily Ever After and reach for her goal herself, the suave and gorgeous Ben Westmore comes into her office and knocks her off her feet. But it's all wrong... it can't work between the two of them can it?

I loved this book. Ben turns on the charm and makes this a super fun read. I love this series and can't wait for the rest of the books in the series.

4 stars

Maybe This Love was a sweet and entertaining read.
The storyline held my interest, the characters were likable and relatable and I enjoyed watching them come together.
Ben and Olivia entertained me while I got to know them and while I did find myself a little frustrated with some things, it wasn't enough to take away from my overall enjoyment.
The Colorado Ice series has been a fun and enjoyable read, each book can be read as a standalone and I highly recommend them.

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I love when a book comes together with great characters, chemistry, nice storyline, and laughs. This is what you get when you read Maybe This Love.

I was drawn to this book by the words Colorado and hockey. I am a fan of hockey. It is the only sport that I watch. Living in Colorado, I can remember when the Colorado Avalanche first came on the scene with Patrick Roy, Joe Sakic, Peter Forsberg, and Adam Foote to name a few. So, you can imagine by delight when I discovered that Ben was the captain of the Avalanche in this book. That fact won him major brownie points in my book. Additionally, it did not hurt that Ben was easy on the eyes.

Olivia had me from the first moment she was introduced. She is a woman who is comfortable in her own skin. Confidence is the best thing women can have. Olivia shows that if you have confidence it does not matter what size you are. The ripping she gave Ben was funny. Yet, he could take it and dish it back. Their playful banter helped spark the chemistry between them even more. One of my favorite scenes was when Olivia was taking a ice skating lesson from Ben. In that moment it was just the two of them. Author, Jennifer Snow has gained a new fan in me.

3.5 Stars

Just when you think you have life all figured out, it starts to spin out of control. Now if you can stop it in the right spot though, you might just find what you never thought you were looking for.

Ben had it all figured out. After giving love a solid shot and having it blow up in his face, he had decided he was find without commitment. It is never easy as a NHL player anyway, all that time on the road and the woman throwing themselves at you. When he finds himself in need of a lawyer, the last thing he ever expected across the room was Olivia. Something about this woman drew him in from the very beginning. Sure he new it was a bad idea. But he kept putting himself out there. Needing to get to know her better.

Olivia was taking her life in her own hands. Who needs a man to have a family? She is career focused, but nobody said she couldn't have a child and make her life what she wanted. She feels the attraction and chemistry but she can't follow on it. But the more she is around Ben the less her strength is. Soon she finds herself being wooed by him but can she believe he as truly changed. Can she live the life of the woman left at home while he is away playing games?

Can he love again? Will she be willing to put herself out there? Could this be the love that changes two people for life? Could there be a family in the near future?

This book was a nice romantic read. I did find it took a little bit to pull me in and want to know what was happening. I enjoyed the characters and the secondary characters let you know that there is more to come with this series.

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4 stars

Ben Westmore has been a confirmed playboy bachelor for years. He is captain of the Colorado Avalanche and they are just about to start play offs for the Stanley Cup. He needs all of his focus to finally achieve this dream. But all of a sudden he is faced with some big distractions. He finds out that a recent trip to Vegas with a bit too much alcohol has left him in a vulnerable position and he needs a lawyer. And turns out the opposing counsel sparks reactions in him that he cannot deny. Big distractions he does not need.

Olivia Davis is a work-a-holic divorce attorney. She is driven, tough, untrusting, but has her own vulnerability and loneliness. She is making plans for her future that does not involve a man. But she cannot deny the fact that Ben Westmore is an attractive one. No matter how much of a player she thinks he is.

Their situation is messy and complicated. They alternate between dynamic banter that is antagonistic, flirty, humorous, and sweet. But for once, Ben is interested in the challenge and chase. And Olivia does her best at avoidance and guarding herself, but Ben can be persuasive when he sets a goal for himself. They have undeniable chemistry, but they are definitely distractions to each other's current goals. Not to mention the unprofessionalism of it all.

Ben is determined not to choke this time in the play offs, and surprisingly he is finding it just as important not to let her down. The longstanding commitment phobe does not seem to be as terrified when it comes to her. For once he can just be himself. But his reputation proceeds him and does not invoke trust. And there is a chance that being with Olivia could be even more commitment than he was ever planning on. She has her dreams. He has his. But could they co-exist?

This is an easy, funny, sweet, passionate love story that mixes up various popular romance tropes and mixes them all together. It has likable characters in a close knit community. I enjoyed more with his family Jackson and Abby, Becky and Neil, Asher, and his friend, Owen who is now the team mascot. And their mom is a scene stealer for sure. I love their interactions with each other and how close they all are. I really adored Ben. I loved his sense of humor, and seeing him grow and begin to look at life in a different way. And Olivia was a good match for him.

This one is about finding what you need when you least expect it, and believing in yourself and the other person. They both needed validation, and were afraid of rejection and hurt. But sometimes dreams can grow and change, and some things are worth the fight. But Ben has a big fight on his hands both for the cup and for the girl and the future he never thought he would want. I am looking forward to more in this series with Owen and Asher.

3.5 Stars

This is a quick, somewhat predictable read. The plot and how the main characters met are unique though. Even though the characters from book one are in this book, it can be read as a standalone.

Ben is a really good guy in a bad situation. He is super sweet and very grounded even though he’s a famous hockey player. Other than the few texts he received, his ‘player’ personality doesn’t really show. I’d call him more of a commitment-phobe and that’s with good reason.

Olivia is a bit confusing. She’s making a life altering decision even though she hasn’t really even tried to be in a relationship with a man. She makes several unethical decisions where Ben is concerned and she’s a bit wishy-washy at times.

I don’t feel like their story is over so I’m actually hoping they show up in the next book. I’m assuming the next book will be about Asher and there was a bit of foreshadowing with him in this one.

The writing was pretty good but I’m a huge hockey fan and there were a couple of inaccuracies about the playoffs that bugged me a little. 1) The 2nd round of the playoffs is the semi-finals which would lead to the conference finals, not the cup finals. 2) If Colorado was home for the first game of the cup finals, then they would stay at home for game 2, not go on the road. The format is 2-2-1-1-1. 3) There is never a shootout in overtime in the playoffs; they play until someone wins.

Overall, this book is as good as book one and if you’re looking for a quick, albeit predictable, romance story this would be a good book for you.

As most know, I worked for the Dallas Stars hockey team from 1999-2004. I saw them win the Cup and then to watch in horror as Scott Stevens, Captain of the New Jersey Devils skate the Cup in our arena when they beat us. To say that I’m a hockey fan would be an understatement. So going into this series I realized that Ben played for the Colorado Avalanche (GAG!!!) and Asher played for the Devils (Double GAG!) and that I might have a problem cheering for them in their stories.

Ms. Snow knows her hockey and she doesn’t over do the hockey part of the story. Whew! Thank goodness for that. However, I did like and appreciate her knowledge of the Cup, the keeper, and the superstitions. In fact, the Stanley Cup finals are playing right now. Go Nashville! I also enjoyed seeing Jackson’s decision in Ben’s eyes and how Asher is doing. Can’t wait to read his book next. While the hockey references were great, the romance between Ben and Olivia sparkled. I don’t think that I’ve ever read a romance where the hero had to work so hard for the heroine. At times, I felt like Olivia pushed him away too much but once she was all in…she was in. There isn’t much angst or conflict, just two people that aren’t really ready for love but it somehow finds them.

The pregnancy thread was real. Unfortunately for me, I didn’t get the ending that I wanted. However, watching Ben with Olivia at the bookstore was cute, funny and of so real. My own husband was like that. LOL! Plus, I was a first-time mother at age 38 so the whole thread was a little too real but Ms. Snow handled it well. Again, the romance in the book is off the charts. Ben has to work hard to win Olivia and the end, it was sweet. The driving lesson in the Hummer was the funniest thing in the book. Or maybe seeing Abigail and Becky gang up on Ben. Not sure but those two women had his number…good.

Overall, I love this series. I’ve read a lot of books so far this year and Ben Westmore is my favorite hero right now. Captain of the Avalanche no less…just don’t tell anyone. I have a rep to protect. I can’t wait to see how Ms. Snow is going to tell Asher and Emma’s story.

Seeing Ben lose control and fall in love was great. Ben is a great guy. He is funny, sexy, charming and sweet. He is kind and caring as well. but he was hurt in the past and now doesn’t believe love is in his future so seeing him start to have feelings for the lawyer stopping him for getting a divorce and having her fight him not only on the divorce but in love was great.

Olivia is trying to create a family for herself. She is alone and feeling lost. She is also a great divorce attorney and was always taught she can do anything herself with needing to ask for help. when she meets Ben her first impression is that of a playboy who is just like every other athlete. But there is a insane sizzle between them. You feel it though the pages of the book. She feels and so does Ben except she won’t acknowledge it like he does.

At first it is Ben being all flirty and trying to charm her but having it not work. than something changes and we see them not fighting the attraction. When this happens we get some seriously romantic and steamy moments.

I love seeing Ben’s interaction with his family and how they keep him grounded. Also how he cares for those around him. He treats everyone with respect and gives his all to what he does. Seeing him let stress affect him was hard. But watching him pursue Olivia and realize he was in love was so fun and entertaining.

this was a great book. It was nicely paced and the characters are ones to fall in love with. Watching Ben fall in love was great and seeing Olivia finally give in was awesome. Seeing their story play out and how they learned to trust and believe in the other was wonderful. I didn’t enjoy at the end when Olivia was stubborn but Ben did such a swoony gesture and showed himself that he can overcome anything to keep on track and win in all aspects of his world and that was worth it. A swoony end to a fun entertaining book.

I absolutely loved books 1 and 2 in this series. And I was greatly looking forward to Ben's story in Maybe This Love. And honestly, the ONLY reason I finished the book and didn't DNF is because I was invested in Ben. But Maybe This Love, was a disappointment. Yes, it's fiction, but the ethical and legal liberties taken by Ms. Snow around Ben's divorce and Olivia's involvement were way too much for me. Especially since Olivia's whole world was her legal career. I'm hopeful that this is just a mere blip and that the next story will be significantly more believable.

This is the second book in this series by this author and can be read as a stand alone read. This is a fun and heart warming story. You will fall in love with the characters as you read. This book has it all good characters, lots of chemistry, a few laughs and a fantastic story line. I can't wait to read more from this author in the future.
Highly recommended
I voluntarily reviewed and advance reader copy of this book.

I haven't read the previous stories in the series, but fortunately this story can be read as a standalone and you won't feel lost. YAY! Oh my gosh Maybe This Love was pretty good. Seriously, Ben could had me eating out of his hand; he's that lovable. Talk melting a girls heart. Ben did something stupid, he got married while drunk and now he's trying to get out of the marriage. That's pretty much the easy part trying to convince his ex-wife's lawyer to go out with him is another story.

Okay, Ben has his player image that kind hinders any action with Olivia, so he ups his game through the story. Seriously, I fell in love with the guy and he was popping ovaries left and right. Once the player persona is taken away, he's an amazing guy. Olivia is one tough cookie. She has to be, if she's helping her clients eat their despicable ex-husbands balls for dinner. However, with an extra boost of hormones and Ben's charm she stands no chance.

Honestly, I enjoyed Maybe This Love. Totally fell in love with Ben. I mean he could have run to the hills when he found out what Olivia was trying to do, but that connection was too powerful. Watching Ben trying to win a ballbuster like Olivia was pretty sweet. I mean Ben relies a lot on his charm, that he truly had to up his game which cause ovary popping in Olivia. Overall, a pretty good read, and I think I might have to add the previous books from the series.

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Lately I have been enjoying hockey romance book so of course I just couldn't wait to read Maybe This Love by Jennifer Snow.

This is book 2 in the Colorado Ice series but you don't have to read the first book because the series can be read as stand- alones.

I very much enjoyed Maybe This Love. I found it fun and quick to read. I read this in one afternoon because I just enjoyed the story so much.

I give this 4 out of 5

A sexy and sweet sports romance that had me longing for my very own hockey player! OMG I swear, Jennifer Snow writes incredible romances. Enough sparks fly between Olivia and Ben to start some SERIOUS fireworks and oh boy, every moment they spend together had me smiling and happy to turn the pages. Ben is one sexy, cocky hockey player with a pantie dropping smile and a sinfully seductive attitude that was both infuriating and irresistible. And Olivia she is my kind of gal! She knows what she wants out of life and she is smart, sassy, and knows that sometimes love is worth changing the course of things sometimes.

I want to to just STARE at this gorgeous cover ALL day long. On top of that we have great characters, a perfect plot and delicious HOT sex! Maybe This Love gets an IRRESISTIBLE FIVE SHOOTING STARS! If you love a good sports romance with plenty of heat and sweetness this is the book for you!

4.5 stars rounded up

My favorite of the series so far! I started reading Maybe This Love on the subway one day, and I just couldn't stop--even for work! The chemistry between Ben and Olivia is tangible and for that reason, their story is addictive. There is so much more to Ben than I could have imagined based on the glimpses of him in the first two books, and I really, really liked what I saw. And Olivia, she's spunky, and I admire her for going after what she wants. I sincerely appreciated the fact that the drama with Olivia's client was minimal, and generally, Maybe This Love was a light-hearted and fun romance! I only wish there was an epilogue because I was a bit unsatisfied with the brief reunion, but I'm still more excited than ever to continue on with this series!

4.5 of 5 Stars

Jennifer Snow’s MAYBE THIS LOVE is an excellent addition to the Colorado Ice series. Colorado Avalanche Captain, Ben Westmore, ends up needing a lawyer after a weekend in Vegas. He finds himself attracted to the opposing counsel, Olivia Davis. This contemporary sports romance is suitable for adult audiences.

We met both Ben and Olivia in book one, MAYBE THIS TIME. Ben is Jackson’s brother, and Olivia was Abby’s lawyer. I found how the two met amusing. They both were hurt in previous relationships and are leery of commitment.

I like Ben. I felt bad for what happened to him with Janelle. I can see how it would have messed with him to make the stupid mistake that he made. It doesn’t help that all this happens when his team is making a run for the cup, and he has been criticized for choking in previous playoffs. There is a lot of pressure of him. He has an amazing family. Olivia is a great character. She is a successful lawyer, but she lacks confidence socially. Her parents died when she was young, and she longs for a family.

I enjoyed the plot. The story was believable and well laid out. I like how Ben was adaptable on their dates. He is very creative and thoughtful. I also, appreciated how Ben handles things with Brandon. I love that Olivia gets along great with Ben’s family. There are a lot of funny scenes. I especially found the episode with the police officer amusing. MAYBE THIS LOVE had a great ending. I’m looking forward to Owen’s story in the next book of the series, MAYBE THIS SUMMER. I voluntarily reviewed an advance reader copy of this book.

Maybe This Love is the second book in the Colorado Ice series but can be read as a standalone although the characters are interconnected. This book started off really strong for me and I loved the way that Ben and Olivia meet. Ben is the captain of the Colorado Avalanche hockey team and when he got really drunk in Vegas he ended up married. He doesn't remember it or the woman he married and wants a divorce as soon as possible. Olivia is a divorce attorney who is representing Ben's soon to be ex-wife and has a rule against dating athletes.

I loved the first time they meet in the parking lot and the instant attraction they both feel. It was different and although the chemistry is clearly there they are on opposing sides. Not to mention Ben is supposedly a player. This is where I started to have a few difficulties and maybe his "player" status is clearly defined in the first book which I didn't read but other than getting a lot of phone calls from various women we don't really ever see Ben as a player. Although the book tells us he is I never really felt it and so when the heroine had some major trust issues with him I didn't really sympathize with her or understand it.

I wish Olivia's character was a bit more fleshed out as well. She is written as a very successful and competent lawyer although within days of meeting Ben she makes some decisions that just boggle my mind as a professional. (view spoiler). She is also going through artificial insemination to have a baby but even Olivia isn't clear on why she is doing this so the reader is never clear on why. Is it because she lost her family at an early age and is trying to replace them? Is it because she is lonely? Or does she truly desire to have a baby? Even by the end of the book I wasn't sure. She has a very demanding job, no friends or family so having a baby with no support system seemed a bit odd for someone who is all about control and being safe (which I got from her character).

Although Olivia is 36 years old she sometimes make's some immature decisions and I just couldn't buy her being so upset towards the end. (view spoiler) I did enjoy the hockey story line and the secondary characters especially Ben's mother. So while I enjoyed the story the questions I had with the characters that were never resolved has me giving this book 3 stars.

I completely adored the first two books in this Jennifer Snow series and was so looking forward to reading this one. Unfortunately, this one didn't work for me at all. The storyline seemed a little...preposterous? And very unethical. And I was immediately put off by that. As more of the story unfolded - I felt like things got worse, not better - in a way that had me wondering what the heck was wrong with these people - with the possible exception of Ben who was sort of impossible not to like even as everyone around him wasn't...particularly likeable.

I struggled with Olivia a lot - both as an individual and in her relationship with Ben. Everything seemed to move very quickly and...maybe just a little too neatly. In the end, I found myself skimming in order to move myself through the story faster and ultimately decided not to finish. I didn't really like anyone enough - to feel invested on how things resolved in the end.

This was a disappointment - it felt like a wrong turn after a couple of completely wonderful books. I definitely will be back for more from this author (and may just circle back to this one again in a couple of weeks to make sure it wasn't just my current state of mind driving my feelings on this book) but for now, this one just didn't work for me.