I received an advanced copy of this book from the publisher via NetGalley. This is my honest review.

I love when one of the mc are involved with sports. This is the first time reading something written by this author and I liked it so much that I’m going to read more of her books. Big Stick is a sweet story and have friends to lovers romance, I love the relationship between the twins and Sloane is iconic
*** I NEED A BOOK FOR HER***

If you are looking for a emotional and at the same time sweet this it for you!!

Big Stick is one of those books that caught my eye by the title and cover -- but for reasons you wouldn't think. It wasn't the half-naked man or what "big stick" could possibly be. I am a sports romances. Hockey romances are usually very well done. I learn a little more about the sport each time and get to fall in love with (normally) a cute couple. So when I saw the title Big Stick and the hockey stick, I clicked "request" on NetGalley. I'm really glad I did.

Big Stick was not just a hockey romance. It was also a second chance romance between childhood best friends. Flynn was a tomboy growing up. She hung out with her twin brother, Oli, and their best friend Myles constantly. As she got older, Flynn developed a major crush on Myles. Their friendship was dramatically severed in high school, and Flynn has been avoiding Myles for years. That all changes when Flynn is forced to move in next door to Myles.

I'm fairly new to R.C. Stephens writing. I enjoyed it a lot. It was fast-paced and easy to relate to. I appreciated that she included dual points of view. That gave me a good look into what her characters were thinking and feeling.

Myles and Flynn were fun characters. I liked the dynamic they had going on. They had great chemistry. It wasn't quite a hate to love thing, but close. Flynn feelings were all over the place, and I loved her hesitation to renew her friendship with Myles. Myles desperately wanted to have Flynn's friendship and possibly more back, and wasn't going to let everything that happened in the past keep him from her anymore. It was sweet and frustrating in the best way to watch them dance around each other. 

I had one problem with Big Stick. It was so over dramatic at times. Some heavy stuff had happened to Myles and Flynn. I got that and I understood why their relationship was they way it was. What I didn't quite get was the reaction Flynn had to Myles' big secret. Honestly, I was shocked at how affected Flynn was by it at this point. It just seemed like she was reacting to the same thing over and over again even though it wasn't exactly the same. That was really just a small part of this story, though. It didn't take away my enjoyment of Flynn and Myles' story.

The weird thing about Big Stick was my favorite thing about it. I adored Flynn's best friend and brother. They kind of stole the show for me. I actually found myself more interested in them than Myles and Flynn by the end of the book. I'm really hoping there's going to be a second book about them. Sign me up to read that one now! 

Overall, Big Stick was a great contemporary sports romance. Fans of that genre are sure to enjoy this book.

Big Stick by R.C. Stephens a five-star read that will make you hop. This is my first read by this author and it won’t be the last, they have made a puck bunny out of me. There is everything in this story, a heartfelt story, romance, and twists that will break your heart harder that a player hitting the ice during a rough game. From playing Peter pan as children the two lost boys and Tink have all grown up but does that mean they are grownups able to deal with grown up emotions. This was a great read, at times it did stall a little, but it picked right back up and got going again. I can only hope we get t hear more of Oli’s story, as I am sure there is more to that lost boy than meets the eye.

*copy provided in exchange of honest review*
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Book Synopsis
Hockey is my life. And it's a great one. There's an endless line of women, and I get to hang with my best friend Oli. Everything is perfect until she shows up. Oli's twin sister, Flynn...hates my guts. I don't blame her. I'm part of one of the worst nights of her life.
Now she's next door and seeing her every day is killing me slowly. I wonder if we can ever get back to being friends. The way she looks at me sometimes, well, let's just say my hockey stick isn't the only thing that's feeling hard these days.
But if she finds out the secrets I'm keeping, forgiveness will be the last thing on her mind..

My thoughts:

Y’all. Ok. I got a confession. *eye roll* Yes, another one. Just let me great ok?! Anywayssssss, I got s confession. I freaking love hockey. It’s legit my favorite sport. And that’s saying a lot cause I’m not a sport person. I mean really, I’m not. I don’t understand most sports things. But hockey? Hockey I fucking get. Where else do you get to see hot guys, in tight pants who get to legitimately beat up the opposing team and only get sent to a penalty box for a few moments?! You can go out there was a grudge and break people’s knee caps and your team will just say good effort!! So yeah ya girl is allll over that! So when I saw this was a hockey book and his ass plays for the Chicago Blackhawks I was like SCORE! They are my favorite team! And Jonathon Toews is my favorite player which is why I may have been using him to imagine Myles. *shrugs* What can I say? He’s cute.

*clears throat* Okay I’m done being a total fan girl. Well maybe not but I’m gonna try to at least be slightly professional here. I chose this book on netgalley mainly cause it was a hockey book. And I’m happy that I did cause if I’d gone by the rest of the Synopsis I probably would have passed. I’m not a huge fan of friends becoming lovers. Yes the idea is great: one day these people who for years finally notice that the other friend is hot and the other one does the same. But 9 times out of 10 that person really ends up in the friend zone dying a painful death. Yeah no thanks, I’ll pass. I embarrass myself enough in real life that I don’t need that in my literary world.

But I really liked this book. I loved the relationships the most if I’m honest. Flynn, Oli, and Myles had been friends for years when something bad happened to rip them apart. If wasn’t until Flynn has to move in with her twin brother, Oliver, that she realizes that the feeling she had for Myles, Oli’s best friend and neighbor, are still there. And Myles is the perfect book boyfriend. Like for real. When dude decided to up his game up he did that!

So if you’re looking for a cute, sexy book about hockey players and lost loves, this is definitely one to check out. This is my first book by Stephens but I don’t think it will be my last. BTW, can I put in an order for a Sloane\Oli book, please?!?!

I like hockey romances, but this one just gave me the icks a few many times. Storyline and the characters weren't the problem. What irritated me was the repeated use of "my Peter Pan." The Tink and Peter Pan thing was so overused, it became treacly irritating. Not to mention, wasn't Tink in love with Peter and he was oblivious?

It seemed as if the writing was overly plotted with the drawing out of the "secret" and making sure she sprinkled Peter Pan and Tink in as many times as possible. Had the author allowed herself to wander off course more, I think the story might have felt more organic and natural.

1.5 stars.

I absolutely loved this book. Honestly I am a sucker for any book that has hockey. This book was a sports hockey romance that was a friend to lover’s romance. When you have both those things in the same book, let’s just say wow. I just fell in love with Flynn and Myles. I found their story to be so sweet but also so heart breaking in parts. This book pulled me in from the very first chapter and it would not let me go. I was so engross in reading the book and finding out how it ended. There was so many obstacles placed in their way and so much they had to overcome. This book just pulled at my heartstrings. I highly enjoyed this book and I am really hoping that Oli gets his own book. Thanks Net Galley. I voluntarily reviewed this book in exchange for an honest review.

I loved this friends to lovers sports romance following top NHL player Myles Sanders as he tries to win back the affections of his former best friend Flynn Russell.
After tragedy hits Flynn, her twin brother Oliver and their best friend Myles things get awkward for Flynn and she cuts Myles out of her life. Fast forward 7 years and they are forced back into each other’s lives, but can Flynn forgive and forget, and is Myles willing to let her. A beautifully written emotional romance that had me hooked from the first chapter. I loved the characters, Myles was adorable, a true gentleman with a heart of gold. Flynn was such a trooper, trying her best to deal with all her emotional issues, whilst having to work with a douche of an ex, and struggling with her feelings for her first love. With best friends Sloane and Oli in the mix, it made for an addictive, sexy and emotional read.
I received an advanced copy of this book from the publisher via NetGalley. This is my honest review.

This book starts with Flynn finding out her boyfriend of several years has cheated on her with his assistant. (Seems he has been with his assistant for a long while since he wants her to move in with him.) She gets DRUNK and then gets carried to her brother's apartment - right across the hall from Myles, her old best friend (and still current BFF to her twin brother - also fellow hockey teammate) who she has been secretly in love with up until she last saw him.
The attraction between these two is intense!
Such a sweet second chance romance! I loved the hockey aspect of this story as well.

I highly enjoyed this book and hope this is a series.
I have read most books by this author and as usual, Ms. Stephens does not disappoint.

This book was ok, I will definitely read the next if there is one especially if it's going to be Oli and Sloane book!! That's going to be a good one! This one is Flynn and Myles book, Myles is a hockey star and Flynn twin brother Oli is on his team, they've known each other for most of their lives the three of them were the three musketeers growing up! Like I said it was a good read definitely worth reading but not my top favorite it lagged a little here and there ? Great sex, good story line, definitely an ok read! Thank you NetGalley and entangled publishers for sharing this book with me!