Member Reviews

The advance copy I read of this book is the only one in the Chicago Rebels series I’ve read, but it makes me eager to read the others. I adored every one of these unique, larger than life, endearingly human characters and enjoyed every minute of Bren and Violet’s story. Oh my goodness, this one had so much sweetness my heart was oozing with it! The close-knit hockey team, the reenacting of “Ferris Bueller's Day Off,” painting toenails and garden hose water fights all contributed to the beautiful sense of family and community and cranked the emotion way up. The author expresses this feeling beautifully when she states, “she still loved hearing about these people who’d carved their initials into the bark of her heart.” This one has it all. Adorable, precocious kids, big brute hockey players with hearts of gold, plenty of chemistry and steam, unusual but heartfelt family dynamics, sprinkles of humor and a ton of heart. This was a terrific read, and I can’t wait to dig into the earlier books in the series!

*I reviewed this book freely and voluntarily, having made no commitment to provide a review and receiving no compensation of any kind from any source for this review.

Was this review helpful?

Meader is an avid scorer when it comes to temptation, but this time around she has a surprise ace up her sleeve. A DILF. In the world of fast track sports and heartbreaking choices, nobody's perfect. There's heartache in every life. Bren and Violet have seen enough disappointment. This time their shooting for the stars. No matter the obstacle, the hard won reward is so worth it. Hooked on You is like an icy rink. There's some rough terrain ahead, but once in the zone, there's nothing but smooth sailing.

Was this review helpful?

I have long been a fan of this hockey series, and I was sad to tell them good-bye. I am so glad the last book was about the most colorful and passionate couple of the series, Violet and Bren (or Nessie as Violet likes to call him).

The book opens with the very first time Bren and Violet meet. I knew it would be good, and it was. Now, months later, Violet and Bren are still fighting their unresolved sexual chemistry. He acts likes he can’t stand her, and she enjoys annoying the heck out of him. Bren finds himself in a precarious situation. He and the team are in contention for the Cup, and his two daughters are now living with him. However, he is need of a sitter when he travels, and he no choice but to turn to Violet in his time of need. He has to do whatever is needed to keep custody of his girls, so falling for their nanny is out of the question. Violet is becoming the hardest temptation to resist.

One thing I love about is a series is you just get a glimpse of characters who will eventually get to tell their stories. Meader did a phenomenal job of showing us just enough of Bren and Violet throughout the books to know their story would be GOOD, and she exceeded all my expectations. I had no idea what extraordinary people Bren and Violet were until I got to know them.

Bren has a reputation…”the Puck Prince and Hell’s Highlander.” Now, he has one he never wanted as a “washed-up alcoholic has-been.” He is trying so hard to do better. That quality is what makes him most attractive. Granted, who can resist a hot Scotsman, but that isn’t what defines him. He really does have a heart underneath his surliness, but it has been broken. He has committed the past months trying to make amends to his daughters and his team. He is afraid if he lets Violet in she could destroy that. She is life and passion, and she brings light into everyone around her. He fears that he will lose control if he gives into temptation. He melted my heart anytime he was around his daughters, and I fell even harder when he began opening his heart to Violet. Talk about swooning….

Violet was the character that stood out throughout the series. Don’t get me wrong, I loved all the other characters, but she colored every scene she was in. Little did people know that underneath was that little girl who was abandoned and shunned by her father and the woman who feared that the big “C” was coming back to cut her life short. Until you really got to know her, you would never guess she carried those doubts with her. As confident as she appeared with Bren, constantly getting under his skin, she knew he had the power to completely break her. She was not only in love with him but also with his girls. She was wonderful with them, just letting them be themselves and not something their mother could use. Violet was the epitome of strength and perseverance.

As you can imagine, there is angst between her and Bren. There had to be. Both are lost souls, but each of them were also strong. They would have to each give up important pieces of themselves and trust that the other would take care of each other’s hearts. The sexual tension was definitely off the charts, but Meader also made sure their emotions and feelings never got lost in the lust.

Not only was this a magical romance, it was also a journey of self-discovery. Bren had to discover who he was as an individual without the numbing effects of alcohol. Violet had to figure out where she fit into her sisters’ lives and trust the relationship she was forming with them. Most of the series was about three women who had to deal with the issues they each had with their father and build a family despite all of his mistakes. Great series with lots of heart!!!! I will miss them. Each sister found a place in my heart, and I’m so glad they each found their HEA with their men and with each other!

***READ AND REVIEWED FOR DEVILISHLY DELICIOUS BOOK REVIEWS***

Was this review helpful?

"O Captain! My captain!"

Bittersweet, the final installment of the oh-so-amazing #ChicagoRebels series. I've loved every page of every book and I'm sad it's over. But what a perfect finale #HookedOnYou was...sigh. ❤

I met Bren, the surly Scott, in previous books. He's the captain of the team, and he's very lucky to not have lost that title with his past shenanigans. He let the bottle get the best of him and hit rock bottom, risking his career and his family. When he showed up to a game drunk, Harlow, the team's new female owner gave him "orders to dry out or get out." That was the wake-up call he needed to realize what he had to be thankful for and what was at stake.

I have to admit, Violet is my favorite of the three sisters. She's got enough sass and spicy Latino flavor to have all the players drooling over her. She takes her self-appointed job of team morale-boosting very seriously and finds creative ways to entertain the men. Not having been raised on hockey like her sisters, she doesn't have sport-related skills to offer, but support and enthusiasm make her a well-loved addition to the team family.

Bren has been attempting to keep his eyes and other parts of his body off of Violet from the first moment he saw her. He knows that he has much more important things to focus on as he tries to reclaim his family and his future. But the damn woman drives him crazy. She pushes all of his buttons, on purpose, making him feel #Quangry, queasy and angry. As his team gets closer and closer to their goal of winning the cup, he finds himself between a rock and a hard place. The hard place is between his legs and the rock is his new nanny. How the hell is he supposed to resist her when she's in his house, with his children, worming her way into all of their hearts?

Let me tell you, being inside Violet's head is better than chocolate. What comes out of her mouth is unfiltered, but her internal dialogue is even better. I hate grocery shopping, but going with Violet and Bren was an experience that brought a smile to my face. "Meet 'n' greet-slash-eye-fuck in aisle five."

The explosive chemistry and banter between Vi and 'Mr. Kilt 'n' Built' is hotter than her #Dicktabase and almost melted my Kindle. How cruel of the author to not share the Tumblr handle for us to stalk, right? I also enjoyed the banter between sisters. They are all so opposite, but still supportive of each other as they grow closer while carrying out their father's wishes. Their sense of humor kept me giggle-snorting throughout. I especially got a kick out of, Sheesh, I'm thinking we need to put something in the player's contracts. Must be willing to sleep with management."

And of course, the suspense of whether the girls will be able to meet the terms of their father's will regarding the future of the franchise is exciting too. Will the #Chicago Rebels win the Stanley Cup, or will winning the hearts of the sisters be enough for the NHL players who fell for them? I happened upon this author by accident, but I guarantee that I'll keep reading her books on purpose. I'm already suffering withdrawal and I'm anxious to see what she has for her readers next. The line forms here...

Was this review helpful?

Once again the hot hockey world of Kate Meader explodes with Violet's story.

I was filled with all the emotions as I read this story. Two people will come to terms with their past, their actions and the way that people treat them. Sometimes first impressions aren't always the best and sometimes people judge you by the style of dress or how you express yourself.

Kate does a stellar job creating a world of sassy, spicy, and all that goodness in-between.

Don't miss this must read.

I wish I could dive into this story!

Was this review helpful?

I have been one of the masses waiting for this book and Meader did not disappoint. Violet and Bren's story can be read as a stand alone, their romance starts and ends with this book I would recommend reading the previous ones just so you know what's going on with the Rebels hockey team and the other's characters. I fell in love with Kate Meader from the first book (technically it was a novella) of hers that I read, Rekindle the Flame I fell in love with the Hot in Chicago series and a certain firefighter and former mayor make a cameo appearance in this book. Meader's writing pulls you in, I get so emotionally invested in these books I always end up laughing out loud and crying my eyes out and at times both.

Violet for being as brash and in your face at times is still trying to get use to her new life, not only did she get a second chance after beating cancer but the father she never knew, the father who never wanted her gave her one third of his hockey team. Granted he apparently knew her well enough to know she would shake things up between her other two sisters but she did so in a way that brought them all closer together in a way their father probably never realized would happen.
Bren more than anything wants to be a good father to his girls, he sobered up for them only to have his ex take them away. Bren is taking things one day at a time one game at a time and now the Rebels are in the playoffs for the Stanley Cup and he needs all his focus in winning that cup so of course that's when everything happens. His ex needs a "rest" so he gets his girls now and he's not going to give them up this time; he's better than what he use to be and even better with them in his life. But with the playoffs he's going to need childcare and Violet is there to help.

For almost a year the chemistry has been simmering between Violet and Bren, from the moment they saw each other the wanted each other but Bren had just gotten out of rehab and Violet had just found out she was now an owner of the Rebels. The next nine months Bren has done his best to avoid her and Violet has done her best to tease him but when he needs her she's there to help with the girls, who are adorable by the way. But the days to come test their relationship in more ways than one. Overall it was an outstanding conculsion to the series, it was so good. The romance was so hot and wooo Bren could make you weak at the knees. Violet is such a great character she's one of my favorites of this series. I can't decide if I love the Hockey players more or the firefighters. Meader knows how to write a steamy romance with fantastic characters and I can't wait to see what she got for us next.

Was this review helpful?

Violet Vasquez has had a time of it when she finds out she is inheriting part of her biological fathers hockey franchise. She has struggled and is trying to find her place when she ends up helping with Bren St. James girls.

Bren has his own issues, alcoholic and just about ruined his career, Bren is trying to do right. There is something about Violet that Bren wants to keep pushed away but the more he gets to know her the more he questions if he is making the right decision.

This was different than I expected, I thought the author took a real life take on this couple. Both are broken in their own way and are struggling to find their feet. Great read, filled full of intriguing characters.

Was this review helpful?

I have been waiting for Violet and Bren's story forreeeevvvvveerr - well, not that long really, but it has felt like decades since I have been chomping at the bit for it.

I didn't think anything could have been better than Cade and Dante's story in this series, however Hooked On You has given it a run for its money.

This story is sweet, sexy, emotional and a little broody - and I love it. There has been attraction between this unlikely couple for a long time, and they have been circling each other, not willing to act on said attraction. You could feel the UST build up between them, and you just know things are going to be hot AF if they ever get together.

My heart ached for both our lovelies as the story progressed. They both have a lot of baggage they bring along with them, and I just wanted to hug them both.

I like to think that Violet and I would be great friends.

It am sad to see this series come to an end, as it has become a favourite.

I can't wait to see what Ms Meader bring us next.

Was this review helpful?

This was the perfect ending to this series' arc. I found myself laughing out loud at time -- much to my husband's annoyance -- and sniffling at others. Watching snarky Violet and smoldering Bren clash was both funny and sad, but their devotion to his two kids was fantastic. No matter what happened to their relationship the girls came first. The brotherhood of the hockey players and the sisterhood of the three women is so believable as well. I'm going to miss them all.

Was this review helpful?

With the last entry of her Chicago Rebels series, Kate Meader delivers a steamy, sweet and heartfelt of a recovering alcoholic looking for redemption and a woman with a second chance at living who brought light to his life.

Violet Vasquez is a vibrant, valiant and vivacious with a new lease on life who unexpectedly finds she’s owner of a third of the Chicago Rebels hockey franchise. The other two thirds belonging to her half-sisters who she’ll have to get to know and work with in order to get her share of the inheritance. She wasn’t really interested until she comes across the brooding half Scot, half Canadian team captain and knows she won’t walk away until she gets him.

Bren St. James had it all, the team’s captaincy, the multi million contract, the beautiful wife and even more beautiful and loving children and nearly lost it all because of his drinking problem. Being lucky enough to get a second chance Bren is now rebuilding his career and life as a single father. He doesn’t need any distractions but the feisty temptress and now primary caregiver to his daughters, Violet, is proving to be an addiction he can’t resist. Can he become the man his team, his daughters and Violet deserve?

The attraction between Bren and Violet was delicious torture that kept me turning page after page. I cheered them on in each book and greedily devoured their story. Meader provides two captivating main characters, each a bit lost by past sufferings. Violet though brave and resilient, covered her insecurities with humor while Bren battled his addition and failures as a father and team captain. Both must learn to trust in themselves and each other to bask in the happiness and love they deserve.

Along with the romance, there are other elements in this story that make it so enjoyable like Bren’s adorable daughters, the incredible relationship that’s been forged between Violet and her sisters, the return of all the couples in the past books which could be considered as goodness overload, and oh yes! that incredibly swoon worthy epilogue. Meader delivers an intoxicating tale that’s full of awesome feels!

Hooked on you is book #3 of the Chicago Rebels series by Kate Meader. It is a sweet, steamy and heartfelt hockey romance. Told by both points of view with an even more swoon worthy ending.

Was this review helpful?

My heart is so ridiculously happy. I loved Violet and Bren's story, they're the perfect match of opposites attract and I couldn't get enough of their heartfelt, sexy ride!

Violet and Bren were like fire and ice and I loved the animosity and tension between them. There was an excellent push and pull happening and I enjoyed their playful banter and snarky comments. Violet was such a wonderful person, so sweet and caring. I freaking loved Bren! I loved his grumpy attitude and how hard he was working to put his life back together. There were so many fantastic scenes that had me falling more in love with them both as the story went on. I really liked their building friendship and relationship and how everything developed, I thought the timing to it all was great.

The character development was awesome. There were some hard truths to learn but it was very healing. I loved watching Bren and Violet open up and grow, accept and forgive and embrace their future. There were fun times and sexy ones too (hello smokin’ hot Scot who has a way with words!) but I really enjoyed the emotional moments as well. I think Kate Meader did an extraordinary job with all the different dynamics and things happening in the story, making me feel like I was right there feeling it all.

The Chase sisters are wonderful! I have adored this complicated relationship between Harper, Isobel, and Violet since the very beginning. They’re very different women in a unique situation and I found it incredibly touching how they forged ahead, worked together, embraced one another, and formed a new family. This foundation was almost more important to me for the overall series than the couples themselves. It was just so meaningful!

This story had the right amount of sweet and sexy with just a touch of drama to keep you on your toes. Amazing characters you can't help but fall in love with. Excellent story and series! You can’t go wrong with the Chicago Rebels!

Was this review helpful?

'Love was the ultimate battle and the future was so worth fighting for.'

I probably say something similar to this every time I read a new book by Kate Meader, but I think Hooked Up is my new favorite. Maybe it’s the just the post-book glow talking, though I doubt it. Because this was one hell of a story.

(I’m literally sitting here, staring at my cursor, trying to find words. It’s hard. I have so many and none at all . . .)

From the first book in the Chicago Rebels series, I was addicted to the idea of Bren, the grumpy, recovering-alcoholic Scot, with Violet, the vivacious, unexpected daughter of Clifford Chase. Their dynamic, even when not at the center of the story, was mesmerizing. Put them in the spotlight, and it becomes unputdownable—hypnotic and fulfilling and, at times, a little heartbreaking.

Ms. Meader does an incredible job of making a hero out of a fallen man. One who made terrible mistakes, but is still lust-and-swoon worthy, who still puts ovaries on notice, because #SingleDads, am I right?

In the same way, Ms. Meader makes Violet one of the most likable heroines I’ve encountered. She is light and happy and a little quirky, but what she has bubbling below the surface gives her strength, and makes her very relatable—and the kind of woman you’d like to call friend.

When you bring all of that together, along with the conclusion of the series arc (NB: these books can be read standalone but would be better read in order, if only because you don’t want to miss all this amazingness), you’re left with a feeling that you’ve just read one hell of a story. Maybe even your new favorite book.

'This wasn’t a textbook or fairy-tale kiss. This wasn’t smooth or gentle. It was hard and needy and unrepentant.
It was Violet.
It was Bren.
It was everything.'

~ FIVE Nessie STARS ~

Was this review helpful?

Captivating characters, explosive sexual chemistry and a hockey team trying to go all the way! With the next book in Kate Meader's Chicago Rebels hockey series, we get the final sister Violet's story. When the series started we delved into the storyline of an NHL owner dying, leaving his struggling team to his three daughters who were all fairly estranged from him and barely new each other ... with the stipulation that they had to work together to run the team and the team had to make it into the play-offs. They're here in all of their glory! This story belongs to the most unknown sister whose feisty attitude shines through everything else she does ... and the team's brooding but sober captain. They met at a turning point in both of their lives, and even though the snark is strong when they're in the same room together, the attraction between them is out of this world! I loved this entire series and wish there were a few more sisters to meet! I personally feel like you get the back story a whole lot more in detail if you read the whole series, but they are stand-alone and you can catch up the bare minimum of what happened previously with each book.

Violet Vasquez never expected the father that never wanted to be a part of her life to up and leave her a third of his profession hockey team, but she's here to claim her portion. Stipulations lead to her staying around longer than her original intention, but it gives the sisters time to actually get to know each other. She can't deny her hunger for the team captain is a strong selling point to stick close as well!

Bren St. James hit rock bottom a few months ago, but luckily his team stood by him and allowed him to take the time to get sober and make his way back to having his head in the game enough to make this strike towards the Stanley Cup Play-offs! His ex-wife however is another matter ... and now she's dropping his girls off on him with no warning. When Violet makes a connection with his youngest, he grudgingly agrees to let her stay with them when he's at his away games ... but he doesn't have to like having her temptation front and center all the time!

Was this review helpful?

Violet Vasquez never had much to do with her late father, but at least he left her a part of his legacy when he died. However, having to share it with her half sisters and work towards the goal of showing everyone that they can get the Chicago Rebels to the playoffs isn't easy, but she's trying her best. Yet, when Bren St. James asks her to be a nanny to his two girls, Violet knows she faces an even bigger challenge. Will she be able to convince Bren that he picked the right woman for the job or will they lose their shot at happy ever after because Bren is another man that lets her down?

Ms. Meader delivers an utterly fantastic read in this third book of her Chicago Rebels series, which I loved from the very beginning because these two have such strong chemistry and I could understand why Violet feels the need to taunt the hero after what happens when they first meet. Will Bren see Violet as anything more than a party girl? Will Violet be able to win Bren over, considering they didn't get off to the best of starts when they first met, which makes him all the more intriguing to the heroine?

Both the main characters are an absolute delight because of their interesting back stories, their growing relationship and everything they go through on their journey to happy ever after. Their interactions are fun and I loved how good the heroine is for the hero's girls and vice versa, especially when Violet tells cheesy jokes that had me smiling. Moreover, the heroine has been through a lot and I liked how she handles everything she goes through in this story. Really, she's resilient, courageous and I liked that she was willing to take on the role of nanny. Yet, what I liked most of all about the heroine was the growing bond she shares with her sisters. They didn't know much about each other when they were thrown together because of their late father's will, but I liked that Violet's sisters do everything in their power to show her that they want a relationship with her.

While the hero, he's been through so much and I loved how he's gotten his life back on track after the rough patch he had that could have ruined his career if he didn't do something to turn things around. I also liked the support he's received from those that care about him, which is proven by the close friendship he shares with one of Violet's sisters and the friendships he shares with his teammates. Then there's the relationship he shares with his daughters and that he would do anything for them, which is proven by what he's doing to ensure their happiness. Yet, what I liked most of all about the hero is his determination to win the heroine over and that he gave a relationship between them a chance because Bren needs Violet just as much as she needs him to heal from their pasts.

Overall, Ms. Meader has delivered a superb read in this book where the chemistry between this couple was intense; the romance full of exquisite heat and passion and had me loving these two together; and the ending had me cheering for this couple's happy ever after. Certainly, I loved how much good Violet and her sisters have done for the Chicago Rebels, yet it was the words Bren says to Violet to show her that she's the one for him. However, it was the epilogue that wrapped this story up wonderfully, as Violet and Bren are so happy and it shows through the gratitude Violet feels for everyone in their lives. I would recommend Hooked on You by Kate Meader, if you enjoy the opposites attract trope or books by authors Kelly Jamieson, Jamie Davenport, Sylvia Pierce and Lisa B. Kamps.

Was this review helpful?

I always think that Kate can't come out with another great series, and then she goes and proves me wrong. I love Chicago so it's like an extra bonus for me that her books are set there.

"Violet’s attention was a fresh slice of hell, because in a way it was. She reminded him of everything he couldn’t have. She reminded him of the man he used to be."

Bren is moody but loveable, and Violet is sassy and fun. These two together have a lot of chemistry from the moment they meet. They are both a bit loss and looking for their place in this world after something came and flipped it upside down. Their romance is slow burn but it's oh so good. This book may have less hotness than the other books but it packs a punch with the swoon factor.

“With her he felt renewed. Changed. Worthy. With her he felt like the man he was meant to be.” 

The Rebels all make an appearance which I appreciate. The back and forth between the guys were some of my favorite things about this book. I can't wait to find out if Kate comes out with another amazing series set in one of my favorite towns. Her books are light-hearted, fun, and full of emotion. I love them.

Was this review helpful?

The build up for Violet and Bren's story has developed over the three previous volumes and their book did not disappoint. Kate Meader's style is on full display in the last installment of her contemporary sports romance series, sharp, witty, fun and of course sexy. The plot doesn't disappoint with a focus on building family relationships of Violet with her sisters and Bren with his young daughters along with the growing attraction of the main characters. Not overly maudlin or sentimental, Hooked On You, skates the line of heartwarming and just plain hot. And all the characters from previous books get their moment to wrap up their own happily ever afters. It's a perfect read for hockey fans and romance fans. Very excited to see what Meader does next.

Was this review helpful?

What a great story, I loved Violet and Bren, they made me laugh and swoon almost all the time!These two had painful pasts and I believe they were perfect for each other!

“You’re this vibrant force, a woman who lights up every room she enters. You can’t be expected to dim your sun.”
They were very different but together they made perfect sense.I love their banter it was entertaining! Bren's commitment to being a better man felt real.

Overall, this is definitely my favorite from what I have read in this series so far!It was more intense and I have feelings while I was reading it!

Was this review helpful?

I've been waiting very patiently for this book just to get me some more of Bren. When Kate Meader introduced him in book one as big, broody and a Jason Mamoa look alike...I was sold and he did not disappoint. Add in him being such a great dad to two little girls, well lets just say there will be many hearts falling for this guy.

As much as I like to dedicate my whole review to Bren, Violet held her own against him. You learned in previous books that she survived breast cancer but we only got to see her as the fun loving woman who just wanted to enjoy life. Who could blame her for that? I'm so glad we got to see a deeper side to her. There was so much more to learn about her and enjoy about her character. I hurt for her and I rejoiced for her. She is type of character you wish you could get to know in real life.

I'm sad to see this series end. We've gotten to know some fun characters that kept us entertained. I also really loved the message of girl power in this series. I don't think we see enough of women being lifted up and Kate Meader did a fantastic job of that. These books can be read as a standalone but you will get so much more if you start from the beginning and get to know all these characters from the start. ARC provided by NetGalley.

Was this review helpful?

This is the book I have been waiting for Violet and Bren St James have been teasing us since the beginning of the series.

This was a great way to wrap up the series the dynamic between these two was great. The interaction of Violet and Brens girls was amazing and they bond between sisters was touching. While I loved the story I still want more from this family I am sad it’s over.

Was this review helpful?

HOOKED ON YOU is the third and final full-length instalment in Kate Meader’s contemporary, adult THE CHICAGO REBELS erotic, romance, hockey series focusing on the men and women of the professional hockey team the Chicago Rebels. This is team co-owner Violet Vasquez, and team captain Bren St. James’s story line. HOOKED ON YOU can be read as a stand alone without any difficulty. Any important information from the previous story lines is revealed where necessary but I recommend reading the series in order for back story and cohesion. For fans of Kate Meader there is a slight cross-over with the author’s Hot in Chicago series with the cameo appearance of Alexandra and Eli Cooper (Playing with Fire #2).

SOME BACKGROUND: Upon their father’s death, estranged sisters Harper Chase, Isobel Chase and Violet Vasquez inherited the ownership of the struggling NHL hockey franchise-the Chicago Rebels. With only months remaining in the current season, the sisters are tasked with turning the team into a play-off bound franchise or risk loosing everything, including their father’s legacy, one piece at a time.


Told from dual third person perspectives (Violet and Bren) HOOKED ON YOU follows the building relationship between The Chicago Rebels co-owner Violet Vasquez, and team captain Bren St. James. Months earlier Violet hit on the stranger in a bar not realizing the stranger was the Chicago Rebels troubled captain, and essentially her new employee. With the death of her absentee father, Violet inherited one-third of the mantle of ownership of professional hockey’s struggling Chicago Rebels, and subsequently, along with two half-sisters she knew little about. But when troubled team captain Bren St. James found himself in desperate need of childcare for his two young daughters, Violet reluctantly stepped in knowing Bren didn’t feel the same way about her as she did about the handsome Scot. What ensues is the building relationship between Bren and Violet, and the potential fall-out as Bren’s past comes looking for a second chance forcing Violet to step aside to protect her heart and Bren’s future with his beloved daughters.

Bren St. James’ personal life had spiralled out of control but close to a year of sobriety finds our hero looking towards the future with the children he loves, and the woman that calls to his heart. Violet Vasquez had no plans to stick around past the current hockey season; falling in love was never on the agenda, but having her heart broken meant moving on was more of necessity than previously planned.

All of the previous story line couples and characters play secondary and supporting roles. We are introduced to Bren’s daughters, nine year old Franky, and eleven year old Cat, as well as Violet’s mother, whose own history with Violet’s father was nothing more than a one-night stand.

HOOKED ON YOU is a story of family and friendship; struggling against the demons from the past; romance and love. The premise is entertaining, encouraging and captivating; the romance is hot, erotic and intense; the characters are broken, colorful and real. HOOKED ON YOU is a sassy, sexy and heart-warming story; an energetic conclusion to an addicting series.

Copy supplied by Netgalley

THE READING CAFÉ: http://www.thereadingcafe.com/hooked-on-you-chicago-rebels-3-by-kate-meader-review-excerpt-giveaway-tour/



AMAZON.COM: https://www.amazon.com/gp/customer-reviews/R1WX2TNGI6HTNJ/ref=cm_cr_arp_d_rvw_ttl?ie=UTF8&ASIN=B0784PTVDL


GOODREADS: https://www.goodreads.com/review/show/2202062514


BOOKBUB: https://www.bookbub.com/reviews/777017664


B&N: (Sandy_thereadingcafe) posted

CHAPTERS/INDIGO (Sandy_At_The_Reading_Cafe) posted

GOOGLE PLAY : (Sandy S) posted

Was this review helpful?