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I am loving this new series from Kelly Jamieson. In It to Win It was a fun, sweet and sexy book all rolled into one. JP has a chance to redeem himself after making some poor choices. JP amd Taylor have an instant attraction and some wicked chemistry. I love all the characters in this story and can't wait for the next book in this series.

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A fantastic hockey romance that you do not want to put down. I am a big fan of this series so far. I was not a fan of JP from the stunt he pulled in the first book but after reading this story I am converted. Him and Taylor are perfect together as they balance one another when they really need it the most. All the hot hockey players and all the drama that ensues throughout the book also make this a must read. You will not be disappointed. Cannot wait for more of this series.

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

This book was so good! Starts out steamy with a hook up and then it takes a bit for the couple to get together. I did not read the first book, so I was not at all familiar with the Wynn family. It wasn’t too hard to keep up. I love a good sports romance and this one nails it. I really liked the characters and the flow was good. All around, it was a good read.

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I'm absolutely a fan of Kelly Jamieson, and at least two of her hockey series are among my all-time favorites. This new series is looking sure to join that list also, with a load of interesting characters, a mess of familial concern, and a whole lot of swoon to be had . . .

I really enjoyed In It to Win It, the way it made me laugh and smile and roll my eyes. It was a heart happy book, and one that was incredibly easy to get sucked into with no hope of escaping until the very end. Indeed, I read this book super duper fast—I just needed to know what would happen to JP, the Wynn family bad boy, and Taylor, the woman who (inadvertently) dumped him into new drama, at his brother's wedding, no less! Gah, even now, a good two days after I finished it, just thinking about the small moments between JP and Taylor are giving me a reason to smile and feel good.

If I were to have one complaint about this book, it would be the lack of one certain scene that I felt should have been present, and the absence of which will most likely be my lingering memory of an otherwise excellently written, easily likable book. However, although I'm knocking half a star off due to the dearth of that scene, I can honestly say that Ms. Jamieson has, once again, produced a hockey romance that's well worth a one-click and is sure to give readers a pleasurable, enjoyable and altogether wonderful experience.

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This was a bit of an up and down book for me. I always love Jamieson's hockey- the descriptions of the games, the practices, the hard work and love of the game. 'Win It' has a delightful dog who gets a good amount of page time, paddle board yoga, and some truly perfect moments of talking/thinking about what love is, how to forgive others (and yourself) when mistakes are made, and life in general, On the other hand, there was more repetition in 'Win It' than usual, and there were times I thought the plot dragged. JP and the Wynn family never seem to let anything go, it takes forever before they learn from mistakes, and you can definitely see why JP feels he has so much pressure on him to be either perfect or a total screw up all the time. All in all, not my favorite of Jamieson's books, but not a shut out either.

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This is such a steamy hockey romance! I didn’t realize it was part of a series until after I read the ARC, but it was still a great read! JP and Taylor have instant chemistry that only continues to heat up as the book goes on! I enjoyed the author’s writing style, switching characters with each chapter. And who doesn’t love a golden retriever? Byron was such a fun addition. Romance, hockey, dogs, how can you go wrong?

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Saucy, sexy and hot all perfectly describe this book. Kelly's spin on learning how to be our best selves was handled in such a touching way, all the while throwing in plenty of hot sex to spice things up along the way.

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ARC REVIEW: In It To Win It by Kelly Jamieson is a Wynn Hockey book. If you love hockey romances involving a gorgeous bad boy hockey player (who is actually a really good guy underneath it all) and a beautiful sassy heroine who works helping children then you will love this book. It was filled with humorous dialogue, good character development and really spicy bedroom scenes. I really enjoyed JP’s development through the story, he managed to do it without making any super horrible decisions (like men tend to do). Taylor was a sweetie and I liked everything about her. This was a really enjoyable book that I devoured on an hour plane ride, I couldn’t take even a small break from it. I loved JP’s family, they are nuts in the best way. I am a hockey romance lover and this was one of the top books in this area I have read as there was no crazy angst that had to be added to the story, this was just a love story with good characters, a romantic plot line and hockey. My favorite things.
I received this ARC from #netgalley and @penguinrandomhouse in exchange for my honest opinion of the book.

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JP and Taylor seem to have an instant connection. But they’ve both had past relationships that have left them jaded.
With the help of their friends, family and a crazy loveable dog, they might just find they’re forever.
I thoroughly enjoyed JP and Taylor’s story. Kelly Jamieson does not disappoint! 5 stars!!!

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It wasn't until after I finished this book that I realized it was the second book in a series. While there is a family chart at the front of this book, it's super confusing to follow along. I felt like the reader just gets thrown into the middle of a story, but not in a "oh, engrossing!" way, more in a "did this book start in the middle?" way.

Honestly, I continued to read the book because of Byron. I will read anything with a Golden Retriever as a character.

I would read more from this author, but make sure I start in the beginning of a series if it is part of one.

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The Wynn Family isn’t an easy family to be a part of. And for JP Wynn, he seems to be having an even tougher time pleasing anyone. So why not play up the bad boy image everyone thinks he is... and what better way than to have a dirty fling with the bridesmaid at his brother’s wedding.

Things get hot and heavy with Taylor but what he didn’t expect was to find himself in the middle of a fight with her boyfriend?!

I really loved getting a peek into JPs world. Deep down he really is a great, sensitive guy who really puts too much stress and pressure on himself. I did get s little frustrated with a Taylor - but overall the two of them really are magnetic together and flaming hot! And oh my goodness I loved Byron!!

Such a fun series and once I started I couldn’t put the book down!

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A very entertaining story! JP is a bad boy, a hockey star who could have any woman, is used to a good life but is easily drawn into fights. No one yet has seen the softer side of him, his good heart, his desire to do better, his desire to curb his temper on the ice. Then along comes Taylor who is attracted to him and he to her. So much goes wrong before they can get together. I loved JP and his family too!
I voluntarily read and reviewed an advanced copy of this book. All thoughts and opinions are my own.

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Kelly Jamieson has done it again with another amazing hockey series and a great family to easily fall in love with!! I adore the Wynn's and am totally fascinated by their incredibly complicated family dynamic. This story is sweet, fun, hot, sexy and heartwarming all wrapped into one! In this second book of the series, JP Wynn has a chance to redeem himself after being firmly placed out of his family's good graces for some poor choices he made. Honestly, I love JP and am happy he is trying to put the past behind him and be a better man. Taylor and Byron are very good for him!! He and Taylor have some serious chemistry and attraction from the start! Their wedding hook-up was flaming hot! But they sort of went back to square one after that. I loved watching their relationship bloom again from there. It certainly was not without complication and drama, but the way it was worked out and those who help along the way, made the story that much heartier. I love that we get so much of the other family members in the story too! I can't wait for Everly's HEA next and more of the Wynn family!!!!

Thank you to the publisher and Netgalley for this wonderful ARC!!!

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I really liked the first book in this series but this one just wasn't as good and I think a lot of it is that I genuinely disliked Taylor. I got tired of hearing how good she is, how sweet and kind especially from JP. After the scene at the wedding she started treating him badly and taking her own guilt out on him and letting him take all the blame from his family. The family he's trying desperately to get back in good graces with. I did like JP for the most part though, no he wasn't innocent but you could tell he was truly trying to be better, do better.

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In It to Win It is another must-read from Kelly Jamieson. It is the second book in the Wynn Hockey series and I would definitely recommend reading the series in order. We met both main characters, JP and Taylor, in the first book of the series (Play to Win).

JP Wynn is a hockey player trying to get back into his family's good graces. Taylor Hart is Lacey Wynn's best friend. She has heard plenty about JP - almost none of it good. The two have undeniable chemistry and I think this book does a great job exploring not only that, but also the friendship between the two main characters.

We see a lot of the Wynn family in this book, including Theo and Lacey from book one. I can't wait to read about the rest of the Wynns! Thanks to NetGalley and the publisher for this ARC in exchange for my honest review.

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I was excited to be able to revisit the Wynn Family in this novel. Having previously read Play to Win (Theo and Lacey's story), I had been introduced to the main characters of this book, JP and Taylor. If you didn't read Play to Win, In It to Win It is still a fun book to read, there is enough detail provided that you never feel like you missed something that might have been in the first book.

JP and Taylor was a fun and at times frustrating couple to read about. They meet for the first time at JP's brother Theo's wedding. They hook up, a little bit of chaos ensues at the wedding reception and this makes Taylor assume JP's all wrong for her. They have major chemistry each time they see each other (which is often since his brother and her best friend are married.)

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This didn't seem to have the same charm as the other hockey books by this author. The hero came across as really immature. He kept talking about how he had to change but then never changing. The biggest issue I had was their breakup. One chapter ended and then in the next they were broken up. The flow of this book seemed to be much more staccato.

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The Wynn Family may be one of my favorite Hockey families. Their family tree is a messy one (if you’ve read the first book and/or this one you understand). It definitely is not easy to be member of this family.
If you’ve read the first book, you may remember JP, you know the one who stole his brothers girlfriend? He is the black sheep of the family and though he is working on his relationship with his family still isn’t his biggest fan. Taylor was also introduced in the first book, she is neighbors and friends with Theo and Lacey.
When they see each other at Lacey and Theo’s wedding there is an instant connection and let’s just say their hook up is HOT HOT HOT! Their chemistry is through the roof. Of course, there is plenty of drama at the wedding surrounding them but they can’t seem to stay away from each other. They try to be friends, but it is a struggle and you can just feel the chemistry and the tension between them. Will the timing work out for these two to every be more than just friends?
I was not a fan of JP in the first book for what he did with his brothers ex, but he MAJORLY redeems himself in this one. There is so much more to the man. Yes, he has some control issues and tends to easily lose his temper, but he also has a sweet side and is super swoon worthy.
I loved every single moment of this book. I was completely sucked into JP and Taylor’s relationship I devoured this book in one sitting. I can’t wait for more of the Wynn family and for updates on Theo and Lacey and JP and Taylor.
For any fans of hockey romances full of steamy and family drama this is a MUST READ.

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Wow, just wow! I'm loving this series by Kelly, and JP just became my new book boyfriend! 5 hockey sticks for this one!
Meet JP Wynn, currently not the favorite of the Wynn family, because he dated his brothers girlfriend, but lets just say, she told him they were broken up. But JP just sucks it up and accepts the label of bad boy Wynn. While getting ready for his brother Theo's wedding, he see's Taylor, single bridesmaid and sets his sites on her!
Taylor doesn't want a relationship right now, but dammit that bad boy JP showing her all the attention, she can't resist! And these two start off hot and heavy! Taylor was hurt by Manny, so does she really want to be involved with another hockey player? But she can't resist JP's charms!
Follow along as their story unfolds, can JP get people to see he's not the actual bad boy, and try not to fall in love with Taylor? Read along and find out!

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JP, Theo's bad boy brother from the first book, and Taylor, Lacey's friend with the cute dog, have sparks fly when they meet and hook up during Theo and Lacey's wedding weekend. Then there's the fight we saw in the first book, which Taylor's ex starts. Some other misunderstandings follow. JP and Taylor try to resist each other but can't. Fun book, and I liked that it was set during hockey season. I enjoyed all the family members more in this book.
I received an arc in exchange for an honest review.

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