I enjoyed this book. Nick who you knew had some skeletons in the closet, was happy to be a loaner... until he met Jodie and she showed him that is was kind of fun to have someone to share things with. Jodie, who has her own skeletons and challenges with relationships, decided to become a single mom to experience unconditional love... something she didn’t have as a child.

She thought had everything she needed when she had her daughter, Little did she know what she was missing out on and tell Nick walked into her life.

Sometimes the nine you’re having seen what’s right in front of me is the hardest thing, until it’s gone.

It was a fun read. I'd call this a beach or holiday read.
Sex was hot, funny banter, and I could wish the whole conflict was more complex but it was fun and I enjoyed the fact that it featured hockey players.

Loved loved loved this book! I'm a huge fan of sport romance books and this one did not disappoint.
Seriously if you're a fan of hot sport romances one click it.

This book was a great addition to this series. It can definitely be read as a standalone, but for those who have read the previous books, you get to revisit the great characters from the other stories. Nick and Jodie were likable characters with relatable flaws, but Zyana stole the show.

This book had a bit of everything, humor, sadness, steam, romance, and, of course, hockey. For their own reasons, neither Nick nor Jodie are interested in a serious relationship, but rather some companionship of the opposite sex. Seeing the development of their relationship from reluctantly attracted, to friendship, to love was authentic. Seeing little Zyana steal Nick's heart was entertaining and satisfying as well.

Again, anyone can enjoy this book, but if you haven't read the others in the series, they are all great reads. I recommend this book to anyone looking for a realistic fun and sexy story.

I love to read Ms. Jamieson’s books! I have read several now and have thoroughly enjoyed every one! I would absolutely recommend and can’t wait to see what she comes up with next!

Broody, anti-social hockey hunk. Single mom with an adorable little girl. Snow storms. Blanket forts. Meddling friends. I mean, what is not to love about this one?

Nick and Jodie are not looking for any type of relationship yet they end up being thrust together and reluctantly agree to be friends. Not a whole lot of hockey happening in the story but a great enemies to friends to lovers story. Slow burn but so worth it in the end.

Great addition to the story. Loved seeing the rest of the team.

Kelly Jamieson never disappoints! All the Aces Hockey books are fun, flirty, and you don't want the story to end. Luckily, there's always another Aces hockey player who gets his story written!

Big Stick is the seventh title in the Aces Hockey series. I was quite eager to read this story as the heroine was first introduced in Max and Kendra’s story Slap Shot.

Nick Balachov is a complex and enigmatic character. He’s a broody, gruff, standoffish and at times grumpy individual. His outward appearance hides a gentle giant. Although he may be a bit of a loner, he is also incredibly kind , caring and compassionate. He’s had a life of heartbreak and loss, and has quite a few demons surrounding his grief that he needs to face in order to find happiness.

Jodie, is a successful, independent business woman. She’s strong and resilient, incredibly intelligent and resourceful. She’s a single mother by choice, not circumstance. She made an informed decision, knowing that she wanted to be a mother, and set out to achieve her goal. She’s optimist, kind, caring, patient and above all a wonderful mother.

Jodie, Nick and Zyana’s story is an emotional and poignant story full of ups and downs, with strong themes of family, friendship and love. It’s a sexy, engaging and slow burn romance, that I thoroughly enjoyed and I cannot wait for more of the Aces Hockey series, and will be eagerly awaiting future additions to the series.

I absolutely loved Big Stick! I had previously read Playing Hurt and was blown away by the characters, story and the hockey world that Kelly Jamieson created. I was hoping that Big Stick would be just as good and I was pleasantly surprised that it exceeded my expectations. Nick and Jodie are both flawed characters that mistakenly thought they would never find someone and had given up looking. It was special to see two people, that had given up on ever finding love, slowly fall in like and then have their feelings evolve into love. The growth of these two characters was a joy to watch unfold. I can’t wait for the next book in this series, I am officially hooked! #Big Stick

This was cute, even if a bit cliche. I really enjoyed it though. It sucked me right in from the start and I devoured it in basically one sitting. It's sexy, romantic, fast paced with a good dose of angsty push and pull. Like all Kelly Jamieson books, I enjoyed this one completely. I love a non committal brooding hero and the fact that he's a sexy hockey player ratcheted Nick up the delicious meter even more. This was an easy read, a steamy sports romance with a single mom component and I really enjoyed it.

I loved this addition to the series! I can always count on Kelly Jamieson to deliver for romance and hockey. I love her characters, their complexity, their depth and how they find happily ever after. I can't wait to read the next in this series. #acesforever

This is the first Kelly Jamieson book I've read and I loved it! It was a feel good romance with a brooding hunk and strong independent woman. There is some drama and I loved the slow burn romance between the two.

I sooo loved this book! Hot hockey players, wonderful female characters and real life situations to navigate. Jodie and Nick are just so great together. I will definitely be catching up with this series and anxiously waiting for the next one!!

Kelly Jamieson is my go-to author for yummy hockey romance books. Her stories have equal elements of humor and angst and are a delight to read. There’s always something special about her characters, some issue they need to overcome and their soulmate arrives in timely manner to help them resolve their lives. The women are strong and spunky characters that add life and heart to the sport story. Meanwhile, we get many games of hockey with commentary like no other author can.

Nick is a loner. He only has his teammates as friends, and he neither needs nor wants any others. He tolerates the girlfriends/wives and tries his utmost to be polite and friendly to them. In this one instance, he goes to a party held by Hallsy. Hallsy is the one who lost a wife to cancer and then found love again. His story was epic! In this one party there were three pregnant woman, so imagine the horror for Nick. He also doesn’t want a girlfriend nor kid, so not his scene. He got drunk and kept escaping from this one woman who was very nosy and annoying. Finally he escapes to a room and lies down for a nap. Then wakes up to a scream and sees a naked woman in front. It was the annoying woman!

Jodie is Kendra’s best friend and business partner. When Kendra hooked up with Hallsy and moved from New York to Chicago, she convinced Kendra to move their business also, and now Jodie is finding her way around Chicago. They have a sex toys manufacturing firm and they talk sex all the time. Poor Nick is in for a reckoning!

Jodie has a little two-year old precious girl. Nick has a coach house on the grounds of his mansion. Jodie hasn’t found an apartment for her and her daughter. Kendra and Hallsy just moved together and have many hours of sex suspended due to the presence of said best friend and her daughter. So Hallsy convinces Nick to rent the little house to Jodie and the rest is history.

Beneath that grumpy exterior is a kind and generous man. When he finds Jodie and Zyana having problems during a blizzard, he comes to the rescue. He’s considerate and attentive, and when he finds that Zyana loves hockey, he even gets her a mini hockey set and plays with her. Little by little his grumpiness dissolves and out came the gentle giant with a golden heart. The grumpy exterior comes out at times, forcing Jodie to deal with his back and forth attitude.

This is a heartwarming story about lonely people who find someone they can trust in. It takes a lot of working and overcoming issues and the help of a great circle of friends. It was great to visit old friends, like Duper, Army, Jared and Hallsy and see them with their families.

I have read a couple of the aces hockey novels by Kelly Jamieson and am a big fan. I received an advanced reader copy of this book to leave an honest review. My opinion is that if you like a good sports romance, this series is for you.

This book follows Nick, a loner hockey player, and Jodie, a mother who just relocated from New York to Chicago. Nick meets Jodie at a party through mutual friends and both development instant opinions of the other. Nick thinks Jodie talks too much and is a bit brash whereas Jodie things Nick is a bit of an jerk and aloof; basically instant distrust and dislike even though there is attraction on both sides. So when Jodie can't find an affordable place to live close to her daughter's daycare and her work, their mutual friends suggest she live in Nick's remodeled coach house. Nick is very hesitant at first because he likes his (self=imposed) solitude but he eventually gives in. Fast forward a bit and Nick's protective instincts kick in and he ends up helping Jodie out more and more when she needs it and getting involved in her and her daughter's lives.

Of course there has to be some drama and things can never go smoothly for the couple. Nick is a loner for a reason and has a history that makes it hard for him to care for others. He feels that if he cares, he will be responsible for them and their happiness and always seems to let them down. Jodie on the other hand, isn't looking for long term as she has her daughter to think of, but she finds herself falling for the loner. So when Nick messes things up due to his own issues and past, will they be able to work things out?

Overall, a very well written book and a fast, fun read. You will enjoy getting to know all of the hockey players from the previous books and how the characters really are one big family.

I really enjoyed Nick and Jodie's story... Jodie is an independent single parent helping to run a business that focuses on sensual products. Nick is an aloof hockey player who holds everyone at a distance. When Jodie and her young daughter are thrown into Nick's orbit, it shakes him up. Even though they strike sparks on each other, their chemistry may not be enough foundation to build a relationship that lasts.

Part of the Aces Hockey series, this title can also be read as a stand alone.

I received an ARC in exchange for my honest review.

I like the series and the author but I found Big Stick to be incredibly boring. I like the single parent plot and the brooding make but these two co using generate any great or chemistry.
It was a struggle to get to the end but theses two do get there HEA

I received a copy for a honest review

Kelly Jamieson has made me cry! I love to be forced to tears while I'm reading. This book is so touching. A big, strong hockey player gets turned to romantic mush. That's my kind of romance novel.

It is refreshing to find a book that includes my nearby city, Chicago. There aren't a lot of books I've found that are based here. Another rarity is to have a small child involved in the story. Zyana is a brilliant, funny, adorable 2-year-old girl who wraps everyone around her tiny pinky finger. She warms my mama heart!

If you like a little bit of hockey, a lot of romance, some hot sexy times, and adorable moments with a sweet child, oh, and a giant man who is a softie, then this book is for you. It's a quick read with a happy ending. So worthwhile.

I received a copy of this book from NetGalley in exchange for an honest review.

I love the Aces series and was looking forward to reading this book. It is good and I especially loved Jodie and her strong nature. I also liked Nick too once he loosened up! My only criticism is the plot lacked excitement. It felt like it followed the same plot line as many of the other Aces books. I'm hoping the next is more intriguing.

Nick and Jodie are so cute together but since Nick doesn't want kids and Jodie is a single mother they may be doomed before they get a chance to explore the possibilities. Okay. so Big Stick was such a fun read. I loved how NIck responded to Jodie's daughter and his reaction when she was sick was so touching and sweet. Awesome story with lots so sizzle and a happen ending that will melt your heart.