Taking A Shot, by new to me author Taryn Leigh Taylor, is a hot, well-written sports romance. The two main characters, event planner Chelsea London, and professional hockey player Brett Sillinger, spend a passionate night together. The day after their one night stand, they find out that they both work for same hockey team, of which Chelsea is the owner's daughter. Due to the antics of Brett's ex-wife and the paparazzi, Brett is lucky to still be playing hockey. He has to earn the trust of his new teammates and keep his nose clean, which means staying away from Chelsea.

Chelsea has always been a "good girl" and never upsets the status quo. She is in charge of planning and overseeing the team's charitable events, and ensures that every detail is perfectly executed. She is a workaholic and a perfectionist. When her incompetent brother receives the promotion she believes she deserves, Chelsea decides to shed her nice reputation for an evening of lust. She and Brett have an amazing chemistry, which evolves into much more.

Chelsea and Brett make a nice couple, and I was cheering for them from the moment I felt their feelings for one another other. Ms. Taylor creates the perfect balance of plot, passion, and character development. Overall, this is a sexy read with two main characters that compliment each other with their differences. The only thing missing is an epilogue.

Complimentary copy provided by the publisher via NetGalley.

3.5 stars.

This was an overall fun read.

We have Brett and Chelsea, they have a wild night together only to realize later on that they have to work in the same company and that she’s the boss’ daughter. A big no-no for Brett.

I liked these two, you could tell there was real chemistry between them and that it was pretty much impossible to stop even though the had to. There were some ups and downs for them, but all in all it was fun and sexy times for them.

There was a situation at the end, that happened to Brett and I was happy for Chelsea’s reaction and help. It really could’ve taken a turn for the worse. I was glad she found her passion again, and that Brett finally realized he wasn’t ‘cursed’.

All in all, a fast and sexy read.

*Thank you to Entangled Publishing for providing a copy for which I’m giving my honest opinion*

A great start to a new series!

Charity worker Chelsea London just wanted one night of rebellion after her brother got the promotion that she wanted when she meets a guy at the bar and spends the night with him without giving her name leaving in the morning without waking him up.

Hockey player Brett Sillinger knew he was on thin ice because the Montana Wolfpack was the only team interested in giving him a contract after his former team released him. Brett wanted just to lay low but he meets a woman at the hotel bar and after she spent the night he meets her the next day at the team’s headquarters.

If you like Catherine Gayle and Toni Aleo hockey romances, you will like Taryn Leigh Taylor. The Montana Wolfpack series is a spin-off of her Portland Storm series.

I voluntarily read and reviewed an advanced copy of this book. All thoughts and opinions are my own.

Chelsea's looking to spread her wings. Brett is trying to tone himself down. When the right people meet at the wrong time, there's bound to be chaos. Like finding out your one night stand has a connection to your everyday life that could blow up in a very big way. Taking a Shot jump starts the heart with sex appeal, laughter and happily ever after. A fun way to get your flirt on.

This book can totally be read as a standalone but its even better if Ms Taylor's previous book Playing Dirty has already been as it gives some context to her Brett Sillinger's background.
Loving that Brett got his HEA.
Wow, just wow is all I can say about the challenge that Brett and Chelsea had to overcome in getting to their HEA. Not a situation anyone should be placed in but an negative experience that does happen to some people these days.
I found this was a speedy read, but just long enough that I couldn't read it in a single setting.
Looking forward to seeing what the author has in store for Brett' s Wolfpack teammates, as well as Chelsea's brother Andrew.

when bad boy brett sillinger gets one last shot at a team to keep his hockey career alive in taking a shot, he's determined to avoid distractions and the unwanted media attention that got him his reputation in the first place. the truth about brett is that he's actually a really good guy whose image problem has little to do with who he is as a person, and more about how circumstances out of his control have made him look bad.

meanwhile, chelsea london wants to take a walk on the wild side. a one night stand should be enough to prove to herself and her lame ex that she is not boring. she doesn't know the man at the bar is the latest addition to her father's hockey team. even more confusing is the intensity of the connection between them. it's supposed to be just one night. but somehow she keeps finding her way back into brett's bed. into his life too.

the more she sees of him, the clearer it is that brett doesn't deserve his reputation. he's one of the good guys. maybe she'd been looking to walk on the wild side. but there's something about the wildness between them that is oh-so-good.

i really enjoyed this hockey romance. brett is such a sweetheart of a guy, and you really feel for him when things go sideways. because a lot of what goes wrong is entirely out of his control. and his relationship with chelsea is beautifully developed.

**taking a shot will publish on september 10, 2018. i received an advance reader copy courtesy of netgalley/entangled publishing (brazen) in exchange for my honest review.

I always love discovering authors whose writing style makes me happy and Taryn Leigh Taylor is just that kind of author. This story is very well written and while it's a fairly classic storyline she crafted characters that made the whole thing feel fresh and fun. Brett is the typical sports bad boy who has let his bad behavior get out of control. He knows this chance with the Wolfpack may be his last so he plans on keeping his head down and staying out of trouble. That plan goes right out the window when he realizes the woman he shared a passionate night with is actually the coach's daughter. Chelsea stepped out of her good girl world right into trouble but what a fun sexy way to do it!

I definitely recommend this one!

This book had me hooked from the first page. This is a very steamy romance read. The story was well paced and flowed really well. Amazing well written characters with very hot and intense chemistry between them. A fab story for these rainy autumn afternoons.



Highly recommended read

I voluntarily reviewed an advance reader copy of this book

Taking a Shot is a sexy, flirty and fun story—exactly what I would expect from Taryn Leigh Taylor! I loved getting to know Chelsea and Brett. Their chemistry was off the charts but watching them fall in love despite trying not to, tugged at my heart. The path to happily ever after is not without its pitfalls so when I wasn’t panting or laughing, I was attempting to read through misty eyes.

I loved this story and can’t wait for more from this author!

I received an ARC from NetGalley in exchange for an honest review.

Taking A Shot was a well paced, entertaining and enjoyable read. That easily held my interest throughout. Thanks to the two main characters and the chemistry they generated. As well as all the likable secondary characters. Who I'm hoping to read more about at some point in the future.

Plus, the storyline, although a little predictable at times did have substance. As well as a touch of drama, which was not only nicely handled, but offered a positive message too.

And as a new author to me, I would certainly read more from Taryn Leigh Taylor in the future.

Fun, fast paced sports romance

I found Taryn Leigh Taylor's Taking a shot a very enjoyable read. I really liked Chelsea and Brett together. It was interesting to see how they snd their relationship grew as they moved to their HEA. There were some fun secondary characters and I look forward to reading more books in this series.
I received an advance reader copy from Netgalley.

This is a new to me author and I highly enjoyed and reccomend this story.
This story made me swoon and sigh multiple times.
I loved these characters

Hockey denfenseman Brett Sillinger likes to push the limits on the ice, and off, but his latest little mishap has cost him a spot on the team, and lots of money in divorce court. After having his name splashed across the tabloids there aren't many teams that will take a chance on him because of the negative publicity and his wild antics as of late, but then he gets the call that he is being sent to Montana. He decides it's time to take this opportunity he's been given and make the most of it, first thing he needs to do is slow down on his partying and and focus on hockey... no distractions! But his little plan takes an unexpected turn when a gorgeous woman with undeniable charm pulls up a seat beside him at the bar... so much for no distractions!

Chelsea London is the quintessential good girl, always doing what is expected of her, never straying from the plan put in front of her, and never doing anything wild or questionable. And for a while this life has worked for her, but then she goes through a eye opening break-up and it leaves her feeling a little restless, and in the mood to walk on the wild side, just for a night or two of course! When she sets out on her little mission of fun she never expects it to completely change the course of her life... but it does, the moment her eyes land on Brett she is a goner!

Taking a Shot is sultry little literary romp that delivers on many fronts; it's brimming with emotion to speak to your heart, steamy times to weaken the knees, and has a beautifully crafted story line to take you on a thoroughly satisfying literary escape!! This was a very impressive first time read for me, it scored some serious points, being that it centered around hockey for one, but the characters were downright AMAZING, and of course the writing was completely absorbing, I devoured this one in a matter of hours. I was beyond excited to discover that this was the start of a new series, I cannot wait for the next installment, and have the opportunity to meet more of the men from the Montana WolfPack series, especially if this is any indication as to what will be waiting for me! Highly recommend this one!!!

I requested an advanced copy of this title from NetGalley, and I am voluntarily leaving my honest opinion.

We meet Chelsea who was passed over for a position that she was gunning for by her brother who tends to party hard and she is so unhappy that she decides she is going to do something reckless something so unlike her, she is going to have a one-night stand, no names. Brett has been thru the ringer by his ex-wife who was a puck bunny and just out to use him and he has been in the tabloids too often, and now he has just been traded to a new team the Wolfpack and warned that he must behave or they could not resign him. While out in a bar drowning his sorrows he bumps into Chelsea and he decides he will behave tommorrow. These two have an explosive one-night and she sneaks out in the morning they didn't even give each other their names. But they sure do find out who is who, she is the daughter of the teams owner, and he is hockey bad boy..Now what? I have to say that while it wasn't bad I did have to make myself continue, they kept talking about his sister and apparently she had a book previously that explained they added tidbits from, but it made me feel like I was missing some of the story. Then Chelsea drove me crazy with the wanted to be a bad girl but she so wasn't she was a good girl/nerd. And her friend was so judgmental..Anyhoo I did finish it so it can't be that bad or I wouldn't have..Do I recommend? If you have no other books.

A supremely sweet love story. Brett and Chelsea make the most adorable couple. Brett reminds me of a big squishy grizzly teddy bear. This line from the story I think perfectly embodies his character. “It was absolutely heart-melting, if you were into watching a gorgeous, hard-bodied man make a fool of himself over a tiny, adorable baby.” You can’t help but love him and root for him. Of course there are lots of steamy scenes that are involved to remind you that this is a romance novel.

This is a highly entertaining, sexy romantic read. Jake & Chelsea indulge in a hot one night stand after she picks him up in a bar. Their chemistry is hot & intense. Unfortunately, as they discover the next day, their lives are intertwined. Jake is a new player for the Montana Wolfpack hockey team. He has a reputation & is on the verge of no team picking him up anymore. He needs to keep his head down & concentrate. Why can’t he keep his mind off of Chelsea?

Chelsea is the new Event Director for the Montana Wolfpack. Her father is the Coach & she took the job to help him get over her mother’s passing & his depression. The job maybe a bit beneath her & a little boring but she’s determined to do a good job. She keeps finding herself in strange situations with Jake. Why can’t she stay away from him?

I loved this book! The plot was fast paced. The dialogue was witty & sexy. Some of the situations they found themselves in were hilarious. I hope we hear more about the Wolfpack!

Taking a Shot is a sports romance involving Brett, a bad boy hockey player and Chelsea, the team's Type A charity events planner. I enjoyed their meet cute and how the characters had to overcome some obstacles to find their HEA. This quick read is sweet and sexy. I loved the romance. Thanks to Entangled Books for the ARC of this title for review.

So I am so excited to review this book. It's been a while since I read a steamy romance book and I have to say that this made up for the lost time.
In the book we follow hockey star Brett who tries to get back at his feet after some publicity scandal. Fortunately, he is accepted in a team. However, he sleeps with the boss's daughter, Chelsea, and then can't seem to get her out of his system and mind. But if people find out, then that would be the end of his career.
I have to say that I really enjoyed the setting and backround of this book.
The characters are really well-written and they have the depth and personality to make them unique. I think that both of them are perfect fits for the story. I love reading about their connection. It's impossible to ignore. You know sparks and fireworks and everything. I really enjoyed 'watching' their relationship blossom and become something more and something that both of them couldn't deny.
The steamy scenes that this book has don't disappoint the reader. If not they are really pleasing to read. Although, if you aren't comfortable with reading them then this book isn't for you. I really liked reading them.
One thing that I loved about this book is the support that Brett's teammates show him after some situations that really put him under the spotlight. I don't know anything about the friendship between teammates since I haven't been a team before but I think that I loved this part of the book. People supporting people in order for peace to exist.

I LOVED this book. The chemistry these two had was amazing.

I could relate to Chelsea in so many ways. She is the dependable, hardworking, overlooked “yes” woman who has always been a good girl. After a devastating announcement, she decides that for one night, she isn’t going to be the good girl. This is how she meets Brett.

Brett is a man who can’t catch a break. Some of his issues are of his own doing but for the most part he is a good guy who gets himself into situations that don’t paint him in the best light. After being traded he is at a hotel bar one night where he meets a woman that is the opposite of what usually interest him.

I loved that he knew right away that this wasn’t her “normal” thing but he indulges her. He gave her the sexy times she so desperately wanted. He allowed her to be “naughty” in a safe way. We as a reader know that he is a good guy.

When these two strangers find out the next day that they must work together, this is where the fun begins. Both are trying to prove something apart all the while the chemistry is pulling them together.

I highly recommend this book!

Chelsea and Brett heat up the ice in this premier book of the Montana Wolfpack series by Taryn Leigh Taylor!

Right from the beginning, Taking A Shot grabs you and you won't want to put it down! I loved the bar-scene awkwardness when Chelsea dresses up for a one night stand to meet a stranger, can't get a drink, and then ends up hooking up with Brett, who "blows her house down". Then when he ends up being a new player on her father's hockey team. and the heart dropping realization of the relationship of their jobs...AWESOME! The banter added into this book with the hockey players gave me some laugh out loud moments, and the nickname "Red" for Chelsea was sexy and perfect for her!

This book has all the feels! From anxiety, lust, heartbreak, love, sex, drama...aaahhh...soooo good!

Taryn does an amazing job writing hockey books (which happens to be one of my FAVORITE genres!) The supporting characters and a prelude to their upcoming stories were great and have me anxiously waiting the next books in the series!